As Google Eyes Australia Exit, Microsoft Talks Bing With PM

Australian PM Scott Morrison says Microsoft is confident that its search engine Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its search over required payments to media outlets for their content.

Motorola Moto G Pro Android 11 Update Rolls Out With January Security Patch

Motorola Moto G Pro is receiving the Android 11 update in the UK. The update for the phone was listed on Motorola’s update portal and confirmed by a moderator on the company’s community page. Along with Android 11 features, the phone will also receive the January 2021 Android security patch.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Reached Out to Australian Lawmakers Over New Media Rules

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reached out to Australian lawmakers to discuss rules that would make internet giants pay news outlets for content but failed to persuade them to change policy, said the country's Treasurer.

Samsung Galaxy A72 Spotted on Brazilian Certification Site, Tipped to Pack 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy A72 is likely the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A71 which had a slightly smaller 4,500mAh battery but a similar 25W fast charging charger. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is reportedly listed on the Anatel Brazilian site to pack a 5,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi Says Legal Complaint Against US to Protect Company's Interests

Xiaomi has filed a legal complaint against the US Department of Defence and the Treasury Department. The Chinese smartphone maker says that US’s decision to include the company as a "communist Chinese military company" was "factually incorrect"

WhatsApp Using Status Messages to Reassure Users of Its ‘Commitment to Privacy’

WhatsApp is now posting status messages to reassure users of its “commitment to privacy” in the latest attempt to keep them from switching to alternate messaging apps. A recent privacy policy update from WhatsApp that mentioned about sharing data with other Facebook products and services has sparked privacy concerns among users.

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WhatsApp Using Status Messages to Reassure Users of Its ‘Commitment to Privacy’

WhatsApp is now posting status messages to reassure users of its “commitment to privacy” in the latest attempt to keep them from switching to alternate messaging apps. A recent privacy policy update from WhatsApp that mentioned about sharing data with other Facebook products and services has sparked privacy concerns among users.

iPhone SE 3, iPhone 12S Pro Concept Renders Suggest What’s Coming From Apple in 2021

iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 12S Pro concept renders have surfaced online to suggest the design of Apple’s next-generation iPhone models. iPhone SE 3, aka iPhone SE (2021), appears to have a list of changes over the iPhone SE (2020). iPhone 12S Pro, on the other hand, is believed to have many similarities with iPhone 12 Pro.

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Cloverfield Sequel in the Works With J.J. Abrams as Co-Producer

Cloverfield is getting a sequel. The upcoming movie is in the works from producer J.J. Abrams, who has tapped rising British scribe, Joe Barton, to write the script.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Becomes Biggest Feature Film in Nielsen Rankings Following HBO Max Debut

Gal Gadot-starring Wonder Woman 1984, that premiered on HBO Max on December 25, 2020, made a huge streaming debut by racking up the most viewing time yet for a feature film on its opening weekend.

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GeForce Now Beta Now Available for M1-Powered Mac Machines and Chrome Web Browsers

Bringing resource-intensive games to laptops and other devices that might not have the capability to run them on their own, Nvidia has now launched its cloud gaming service GeForce Now's beta version for Chrome web browsers and M1 Macs.

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Netflix Starts Testing Timer Feature to Stop Streaming Content After a Certain Period

Netflix has started testing a new feature that will allow viewers to set a timer for their favourite show or movie. The new feature is currently live for select Netflix subscribers on Android devices globally.

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Realme X7 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 4 Launch

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G.

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Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani Likens Amazon's Bid to Stall Retail Deal to 'Ruthless' Alexander the Great

Amazon's bid to stall Future Group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,790 crore) retail assets sale is similar to Alexander the Great's "ruthless ambition to scorch the earth," the group's CEO Kishore Biyani said in an internal staff memo.

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Government Plans to Ban ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’ in India, Create Official Digital Currency

The government has queued a bill for its ongoing Budget session that will prohibit “all private cryptocurrencies” in India and provide a framework for creation of an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Justice League Snyder Cut Release Date Set for March 18 on HBO Max

Justice League Snyder Cut finally gets a release date. The director posted a tweet on Friday, confirming that his remastered version of the 2017-superhero caper will hit HBO Max in March 18.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Said to Violate Its Launch License in Explosive Starship Test: Report

SpaceX's first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, that exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, reportedly violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license.

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Your Data for Cash: Indian Lending Apps Force Tough Choice

Digital lending platforms in India have come under greater scrutiny recently for their methods, including the collection and alleged misuse of borrowers' data, underlining the risks to driving financial inclusion with newer technologies.

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Apple TV+ Plans Miniseries on WeWork Rise and Fall With Jared Leto as Co-Founder Adam Neumann

Apple TV+ has commissioned a miniseries based on the saga of WeWork, the shared office giant that almost went bankrupt after becoming a darling of Wall Street, with Jared Leto playing the role of its colourful former boss Adam Neumann.

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Facebook to Develop ‘Topic Exclusion Controls’ for Advertisers to Tackle Harmful Content

Facebook said it would soon start developing "topic exclusion controls" on its platform to give advertisers greater ability to weed out certain types of content from appearing alongside their advertisements.

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US Lobby Group Urges India Not to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules for E-Commerce

A US lobby group that represents firms including Amazon and Walmart has urged India not to tighten foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies again.

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GameStop's Reddit Rally Puts Scrutiny on Social Media Forums

Social media services including Facebook and Reddit restrict discussions about weapons, drugs, and other illegal activity, but their rules do not specifically mention another lucrative regulated good: stocks.

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Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

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The Sandman Netflix Adaptation Ropes in Game of Thrones Stars Gwendoline Christie and Charles Dance

Neil Gaimann has tweeted the cast of the upcoming Netflix adaptation of his critically acclaimed comic book series. Tom Sturridge bagged the coveted role of series protagonist Dream (aka Morpheus), as Game of Thrones stars Charles Dance and Gwendoline Christie are set to play Roderick Burgess and Lucifer, respectively.

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Hyundai Still Contemplating Deal With Apple for Autonomous Electric Cars

Hyundai is assessing the risks of partnering with Apple for making autonomous electric cars. Company executives are divided over a potential tie-up. Hyundai had earlier said that it was in preliminary talks with Apple for a deal. Apple, however, has so far refused to acknowledge the talks in the public domain.

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Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 3.1 Phones Receiving January 2021 Android Security Patch: Reports

Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 3.1 are all getting the January 2021 Android security patch, according to reports. The update is rolling out for the Nokia 6.1 Plus in India and is said to be rolling out globally for the other three phones.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Global Launch Set for February 8

Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch is set for February 8, as per launch event invites sent out by Xiaomi. Alongside the Mi 11, Xiaomi is likely to launch the Mi 11 Pro at the event. MIUI 12.5 is also coming globally on February 8.

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Bitcoin Price Soars 14 Percent After Elon Musk Namecheck on Twitter

Bitcoin jumped 14 percent to a two-week high on Friday after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tagged the cryptocurrency in his Twitter biography. Bitcoin price was up to $36,901.

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Razer Viper 8K Gaming Mouse With 8,000Hz Polling Rate Launched, Touted to Have ‘Lowest Latency Ever’

Razer Viper 8K gaming mouse has been launched in the US and European markets. It comes with Razer’s improved optical switches and introduces Hyperpolling technology that brings true 8,000Hz polling rate.

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WandaVision Episode 4 Recap: It’s All Wanda

WandaVision episode 4 review: Marvel reveals the other side of the story as Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), Jimmy Woo (Randall Park), and Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) investigate the mysterious town of Westview, New Jersey — a sitcom fantasy fashioned by Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen).

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iOS 14 Carries ‘BlastDoor’ Sandbox Security System to Protect iMessage, Google Researcher Discovers

Apple’s iOS 14 carries a new security system called BlastDoor that is meant to protect data transmitted via iMessage. The new system separates data processing on iMessage from other elements of the operating system.

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Vivo S7t Tipped to Feature Dimensity 820 SoC, 8GB of RAM via Alleged Google Play Console Listing

Vivo S7t has been reportedly spotted in a Google Play Console listing, according to a tipster on Twitter. The phone may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and have 8GB of RAM.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Review

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the company’s latest flagship smartphone with its most impressive camera tech yet. However, is it worth the high price in India? Read our review to find out.

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Is LG Wing's Unique Design Good Enough to Help It Succeed in India?

LG Wing price in India is Rs. 59,990 for the base 128GB storage variant.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Receiving February 2021 Android Security Patch With Latest Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series has reportedly started receiving the latest February 2021 Android security patch in some regions. The update brings some improvements and reportedly upgrades the bootloader version as well.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update Rolling Out in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy M21 has started receiving the One UI 3.0 update in India, according to a report. The over-the-air (OTA) update is based on Android 11. It contains the January 2021 Android security patch, along with One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features. The update for the Galaxy M21 reportedly carries the firmware version M215FXXU2BUAC.

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Realme Phone With Model Number RMX3121 Spotted on TENAA, Specifications and Design Tipped

Realme could be working on a new phone as one of its handsets with model number RMX3121 has been listed on TENAA. This unnamed model is rumoured to be called Realme V13, as per MyFixGuide who first spotted it as well. The Realme handset’s images on TENAA tip a triple rear camera setup placed inside a square-shaped module on the top left corner. At the front, the Rea...

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Vivaldi 3.6 Brings Unique Two-Level Tab Stacking for Easy Management

Vivaldi has announced the new Two-Level Tab Stacks feature that gets activated after you download the latest version 3.6. This feature allows users to expand their tab stacks in a new line, below the main tab bar. This can be done by simply just clicking on a stack. The new line allows for having full-size tabs allowing users to access them like any other tab, using t...

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Microsoft India Development Center Inspired by Taj Mahal Established in Noida

Microsoft has opened its new India Development Center (IDC) facility in Noida, making it the third in India. It is inspired by the iconic Taj Mahal. This is the third development centre for Microsoft in India, after Bangalore and Hyderabad.

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Facebook-Giphy Deal Faces Probe From UK Competition Watchdog

UK's competition watchdog launched its initial investigation into Facebook's completed acquisition of GIF website Giphy, at a time when the social media network is under global regulatory scrutiny over antitrust concerns.

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Qualcomm Loses Fight Against EU Antitrust Regulators' Data Demand

Qualcomm lost its fight against a data demand from EU antitrust regulators after Europe's top court reaffirmed the regulators' right to see it, in a case that has already landed the company a fine of EUR 242 million (roughly Rs. 2,140 crores).

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.8 Update With January 2021 Security Patch

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T have started receiving OxygenOS 10.3.8 OTA update. The development was shared on the official forum and the update brings a couple of improvements for the phones.

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PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for February – Control: Ultimate Edition, Concrete Genie, Destruction AllStars

PlayStation Plus free games for February comprises Control: Ultimate Edition, Concrete Genie, and Destruction AllStars. Available for download starting February 2, take a look at what all titles are on offer.

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Xiaomi Leads as Indian Smartphone Shipments Near 145 Million in Pandemic-Hit 2020: Canalys

Canalys says that Chinese vendors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo saw little impact due to the Indo-China political headwind and they collectively contributed to about 77 percent of total shipments in 2020, against 72 percent in 2019. While Xiaomi sits in the lead position, its year-over-year shipments reportedly saw an annual decline of five percent.

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Reliance Jio Emerges as Fifth-Strongest Company in Brand Finance Global 500 2021 Report

Jio has emerged as the world's fifth strongest brand with a brand strength index (BSI) score of 91.7 out of 100 and AAA-plus rating.

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WhatsApp Adds Biometric Security Layer for Web, Desktop App Linking

WhatsApp has announced that it is adding an extra security layer on its mobile app to prevent unethical use of WhatsApp on the desktop. In order to link WhatsApp Web or desktop app to a WhatsApp account, users will now be asked to use face or fingerprint unlock on the phone. Once this step is done, users can then access the QR code scanner on their phone that will th...

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Netflix Starts Testing Timer Feature to Stop Streaming Content After a Certain Period

Netflix has started testing a new feature that will allow viewers to set a timer for their favourite show or movie. The new feature is currently live for select Netflix subscribers on Android devices globally.

Realme X7 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 4 Launch

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G.

Realme X7 5G Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 4 Launch

Realme X7 5G price in India has been leaked online ahead of the February 4 launch. The new Realme phone will come alongside Realme X7 Pro 5G.

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Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani Likens Amazon's Bid to Stall Retail Deal to 'Ruthless' Alexander the Great

Amazon's bid to stall Future Group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,790 crore) retail assets sale is similar to Alexander the Great's "ruthless ambition to scorch the earth," the group's CEO Kishore Biyani said in an internal staff memo.

Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani Likens Amazon's Bid to Stall Retail Deal to 'Ruthless' Alexander the Great

Amazon's bid to stall Future Group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,790 crore) retail assets sale is similar to Alexander the Great's "ruthless ambition to scorch the earth," the group's CEO Kishore Biyani said in an internal staff memo.

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Government Plans to Ban ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’ in India, Create Official Digital Currency

The government has queued a bill for its ongoing Budget session that will prohibit “all private cryptocurrencies” in India and provide a framework for creation of an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Justice League Snyder Cut Release Date Set for March 18 on HBO Max

Justice League Snyder Cut finally gets a release date. The director posted a tweet on Friday, confirming that his remastered version of the 2017-superhero caper will hit HBO Max in March 18.

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Government Plans to Ban ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’ in India, Create Official Digital Currency

The government has queued a bill for its ongoing Budget session that will prohibit “all private cryptocurrencies” in India and provide a framework for creation of an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

Justice League Snyder Cut Release Date Set for March 18 on HBO Max

Justice League Snyder Cut finally gets a release date. The director posted a tweet on Friday, confirming that his remastered version of the 2017-superhero caper will hit HBO Max in March 18.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Said to Violate Its Launch License in Explosive Starship Test: Report

SpaceX's first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, that exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, reportedly violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license.

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Your Data for Cash: Indian Lending Apps Force Tough Choice

Digital lending platforms in India have come under greater scrutiny recently for their methods, including the collection and alleged misuse of borrowers' data, underlining the risks to driving financial inclusion with newer technologies.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Said to Violate Its Launch License in Explosive Starship Test: Report

SpaceX's first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, that exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, reportedly violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license.

Your Data for Cash: Indian Lending Apps Force Tough Choice

Digital lending platforms in India have come under greater scrutiny recently for their methods, including the collection and alleged misuse of borrowers' data, underlining the risks to driving financial inclusion with newer technologies.

Apple TV+ Plans Miniseries on WeWork Rise and Fall With Jared Leto as Co-Founder Adam Neumann

Apple TV+ has commissioned a miniseries based on the saga of WeWork, the shared office giant that almost went bankrupt after becoming a darling of Wall Street, with Jared Leto playing the role of its colourful former boss Adam Neumann.

Apple TV+ Plans Miniseries on WeWork Rise and Fall With Jared Leto as Co-Founder Adam Neumann

Apple TV+ has commissioned a miniseries based on the saga of WeWork, the shared office giant that almost went bankrupt after becoming a darling of Wall Street, with Jared Leto playing the role of its colourful former boss Adam Neumann.

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Facebook to Develop ‘Topic Exclusion Controls’ for Advertisers to Tackle Harmful Content

Facebook said it would soon start developing "topic exclusion controls" on its platform to give advertisers greater ability to weed out certain types of content from appearing alongside their advertisements.

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US Lobby Group Urges India Not to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules for E-Commerce

A US lobby group that represents firms including Amazon and Walmart has urged India not to tighten foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies again.

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GameStop's Reddit Rally Puts Scrutiny on Social Media Forums

Social media services including Facebook and Reddit restrict discussions about weapons, drugs, and other illegal activity, but their rules do not specifically mention another lucrative regulated good: stocks.

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Facebook to Develop ‘Topic Exclusion Controls’ for Advertisers to Tackle Harmful Content

Facebook said it would soon start developing "topic exclusion controls" on its platform to give advertisers greater ability to weed out certain types of content from appearing alongside their advertisements.

US Lobby Group Urges India Not to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules for E-Commerce

A US lobby group that represents firms including Amazon and Walmart has urged India not to tighten foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies again.

GameStop's Reddit Rally Puts Scrutiny on Social Media Forums

Social media services including Facebook and Reddit restrict discussions about weapons, drugs, and other illegal activity, but their rules do not specifically mention another lucrative regulated good: stocks.

Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

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Xiaomi Files Legal Complaint Against US Defence, Treasury Ban

Xiaomi filed a complaint in a Washington district court against the US defence and treasury departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.

Beyond Reddit, Day Traders Turning Social Media Platforms Into Squawk Boxes

Social media chatrooms are beginning to resemble the squawk boxes on old-fashioned trading floors, as a new generation of retail traders continues to gain influence over the stock market.

Google Search Bombards Australian Users as PR Campaign Intensifies Against News Payment Rule

US tech giant Google stepped up its public relations campaign against Australian regulation, presenting all search users in the country with a "proposal" to water down planned rules.

Airtel Added 4.3 Million Mobile Subscribers in November 2020, Beating Jio for Fourth Consecutive Month: TRAI

Airtel added 4.3 million mobile subscribers in November 2020. TRAI released its data for November 2020 showing Airtel beat Jio in the new subscribers race once again for the fourth consecutive month.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.

Facebook Oversight Board Overturns Four Content Takedowns in First Ruling

Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.

Airtel Added 4.3 Million Mobile Subscribers in November 2020, Beating Jio for Fourth Consecutive Month: TRAI

Airtel added 4.3 million mobile subscribers in November 2020. TRAI released its data for November 2020 showing Airtel beat Jio in the new subscribers race once again for the fourth consecutive month.

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Facebook Oversight Board Overturns Four Content Takedowns in First Ruling

Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Design Details Tipped by Leaked Renders

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G have leaked in official-looking renders online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has offered a glimpse into the design of the two handsets and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is seen to have a quad camera setup at the back.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, as per a report. It carries the firmware version N770FXXU7DUA8. The over-the-air (OTA) update brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, along with the January 2021 Android security patch. It is currently rolling out to devices in France, stated the report.

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Elon Musk's Cyberpunk 2077-Approving Tweets Helps Boost Developer CD Projekt

Elon Musk gave shares in Polish games producer CD Projekt a further boost the company's update of its flagship game prompted short sellers to close positions earlier in the week.

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MIUI 12.5 Global Launch Date Set for February 8, Xiaomi Announces

MIUI 12.5 global launch is set for February 8, Xiaomi has announced on the social media. Xiaomi is expected to announce the global launch of the Mi 11 flagship alongside releasing MIUI 12.5 for its worldwide users.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Escalates Battle With Facebook Over Online Privacy

Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off a series of thinly veiled shots at Facebook and other social media companies, escalating an online privacy battle pitting the iPhone maker against digital services that depend on tracking people to help sell advertisements.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Design Details Tipped by Leaked Renders

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G have leaked in official-looking renders online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has offered a glimpse into the design of the two handsets and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is seen to have a quad camera setup at the back.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, as per a report. It carries the firmware version N770FXXU7DUA8. The over-the-air (OTA) update brings with it One UI 3.0 and Android 11 features, along with the January 2021 Android security patch. It is currently rolling out to devices in France, stated the report.

Elon Musk's Cyberpunk 2077-Approving Tweets Helps Boost Developer CD Projekt

Elon Musk gave shares in Polish games producer CD Projekt a further boost the company's update of its flagship game prompted short sellers to close positions earlier in the week.

MIUI 12.5 Global Launch Date Set for February 8, Xiaomi Announces

MIUI 12.5 global launch is set for February 8, Xiaomi has announced on the social media. Xiaomi is expected to announce the global launch of the Mi 11 flagship alongside releasing MIUI 12.5 for its worldwide users.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Escalates Battle With Facebook Over Online Privacy

Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off a series of thinly veiled shots at Facebook and other social media companies, escalating an online privacy battle pitting the iPhone maker against digital services that depend on tracking people to help sell advertisements.

Facebook Out to Loosen Apple's Grip on App Store, Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit: Report

Facebook is readying a lawsuit aimed at loosening Apple's grip on the App Store that serves as an exclusive gateway onto iPhone platform, according to a report.

Facebook Out to Loosen Apple's Grip on App Store, Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit: Report

Facebook is readying a lawsuit aimed at loosening Apple's grip on the App Store that serves as an exclusive gateway onto iPhone platform, according to a report.

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Reddit Users Say GameStop Rocket Is Revenge of the Masses

For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.

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Facebook Shuts Popular Trading Group Robinhood Stock Traders Amid GameStop Frenzy

Facebook took down a popular Wall Street discussion group, Robinhood Stock Traders, in a move that its founder described as backlash for conversations buoying shares of GameStop and other companies this week.

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Reddit Users Say GameStop Rocket Is Revenge of the Masses

For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.

Facebook Shuts Popular Trading Group Robinhood Stock Traders Amid GameStop Frenzy

Facebook took down a popular Wall Street discussion group, Robinhood Stock Traders, in a move that its founder described as backlash for conversations buoying shares of GameStop and other companies this week.

iPhone 12 mini Scores the Same as iPhone 12 in DxOMark Camera Review

In DxOMark’s camera review, the iPhone 12 mini scores are identical to what the iPhone 12 scored earlier. It scores 132 points in the photo category, 41 points in zoom, and 112 points in the video category. As mentioned, it is said to offer accurate target exposure for both photo and video, though the dynamic range is somewhat limited.

TSMC 'Expediting' Auto Products Amid Chip Shortage

TSMC is "expediting" auto-related products through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, the company said, amid a global shortage of auto chips.

Realme X7 5G, X7 Pro 5G Key Specifications Revealed, India Launch Confirmed for February 4

Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications have been revealed by the company ahead of its launch in India on February 4. Realme X7 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC under the hood and a triple rear camera setup. The phone’s specifications suggest that it could be a rebranded Realme V15.

Apple Becomes World's Biggest Smartphone Seller With Record Shipments: IDC

Apple cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect.

Bridgerton Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Ever, as 82 Million Members Tune In

Bridgerton is now Netflix’s biggest series of all time. Over 82 million households watched Bridgerton in the first 28 days, with the show hitting number one on Netflix’s daily “Top 10” lists in 83 markets, including India, the US, and the UK.

YouTube Suspends Donald Trump Indefinitely, Stops Rudy Giuliani Monetising Clips

YouTube has suspended Donald Trump indefinitely from the platform and said it will also prevent the former president's lawyer Rudy Giuliani from being able to monetize his clips, US media reported.

Fujifilm GFX100S With 102-Megapixel Large Format Sensor, 5-Axis Image Stabilisation Launched

Fujifilm GFX100S mirrorless digital camera has launched with X-Processor 4 image processing engine and is capable of up to 4K recording at 29.97fps.

Facebook to Stop Recommending Political Groups to Users

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said the social network will no longer recommend

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Game of Thrones HBO Max Animated Series in Early Development: Reports

Game of Thrones is going animated for HBO Max. Multiple reports claim that an adult animated Game of Thrones spin-off is in the “very early” stages of development.

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Samsung Electronics Rides Pandemic-Driven Chip Demand to Report Quarterly Profit Spikes

Samsung Electronics reported fourth-quarter net profits up by more than a quarter year-on-year Thursday, with coronavirus-driven working from home boosting demand for devices powered by its chips.

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Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and Storage Options Leak Online Ahead of Expected Launch

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are tipped to launch sometime this month. Ahead of this rumoured launch, the phones’ RAM and storage options have leaked online. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is expected to come in two configurations – 4GB+ 64GB storage variant and 6GB + 64GB storage model.

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Samsung Galaxy M02 India Launch Date Set for February 2, Priced Under Rs. 7,000

Samsung Galaxy M02 India launch date is set for February 2, Amazon has revealed through its website. The Samsung phone is also teased to come with a price tag of under Rs. 7,000.

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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Hits Apple Over Privacy as the Social Media Company’s Quarterly Results Soar

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's advertisement targeting capabilities.

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Facebook to Stop Recommending Political Groups to Users

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said the social network will no longer recommend

Game of Thrones HBO Max Animated Series in Early Development: Reports

Game of Thrones is going animated for HBO Max. Multiple reports claim that an adult animated Game of Thrones spin-off is in the “very early” stages of development.

Samsung Electronics Rides Pandemic-Driven Chip Demand to Report Quarterly Profit Spikes

Samsung Electronics reported fourth-quarter net profits up by more than a quarter year-on-year Thursday, with coronavirus-driven working from home boosting demand for devices powered by its chips.

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and Storage Options Leak Online Ahead of Expected Launch

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are tipped to launch sometime this month. Ahead of this rumoured launch, the phones’ RAM and storage options have leaked online. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is expected to come in two configurations – 4GB+ 64GB storage variant and 6GB + 64GB storage model.

Samsung Galaxy M02 India Launch Date Set for February 2, Priced Under Rs. 7,000

Samsung Galaxy M02 India launch date is set for February 2, Amazon has revealed through its website. The Samsung phone is also teased to come with a price tag of under Rs. 7,000.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Hits Apple Over Privacy as the Social Media Company’s Quarterly Results Soar

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's advertisement targeting capabilities.

Google Apps to Stop Using Apple Tool to Track iPhone Users, Avoiding New Pop-Up Warning

Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple that allows them to personalise advertisements, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being tracked.

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Apple Sets Record for iPhone Sales, Tim Cook Says India Business Doubled in Last Quarter

Apple reported holiday quarter sales and profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as new 5G iPhone models helped push handset revenue to a new record and sparked a 57 percent rise in China sales.

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Google Apps to Stop Using Apple Tool to Track iPhone Users, Avoiding New Pop-Up Warning

Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple that allows them to personalise advertisements, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being tracked.

Apple Sets Record for iPhone Sales, Tim Cook Says India Business Doubled in Last Quarter

Apple reported holiday quarter sales and profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as new 5G iPhone models helped push handset revenue to a new record and sparked a 57 percent rise in China sales.

Twitter Acquires Newsletter Startup Revue, Will Eliminate Some of Its Fees to Encourage Users

Twitter has acquired the newsletter publishing company Revue for an undisclosed sum, part of an effort to expand its business and give writers who distribute their work on Twitter.

Raya and the Last Dragon Trailer: Disney Promises a Fantastical Southeast Asia Adventure

Raya and the Last Dragon trailer is here. Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, and Benedict Wong are part of Raya and the Last Dragon cast. Raya and the Last Dragon release date is March 5 in Indian cinemas and on Disney+ Premier Access.

Grindr Faces $11.7-Million Fine in Norway for Breach of Data Privacy

Norway's Data Protection Authority said it plans to fine dating app Grindr NOK 100 million (roughly $11.7 million/ Rs. 85 crores) for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms.

Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Prices Leak Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Samsung Galaxy A72 prices have been leaked through a German price comparison site, according to a report. The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G is expected to be priced starting at EUR 369 (roughly Rs. 32,700). The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is likely to be priced at EUR 449 (roughly Rs. 39,800) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

LG Display Rides Increased iPhone Shipments to Report Highest Quarterly Profit in Over Three Years

LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in over three years, returning to the black for a second quarter in a row with help from increased shipments of Apple's new iPhone models.

Samsung Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Prices Leak Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Samsung Galaxy A72 prices have been leaked through a German price comparison site, according to a report. The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G is expected to be priced starting at EUR 369 (roughly Rs. 32,700). The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is likely to be priced at EUR 449 (roughly Rs. 39,800) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

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LG Display Rides Increased iPhone Shipments to Report Highest Quarterly Profit in Over Three Years

LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in over three years, returning to the black for a second quarter in a row with help from increased shipments of Apple's new iPhone models.

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Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max Release Date Moved to March 31

Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max release date delayed to March 31. Godzilla vs. Kong to premiere March 26 in India and internationally elsewhere.

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Poco M3 India Launch Soon, New Teaser Video Suggests

Poco sent out a tweet and released a video on YouTube that confirms the arrival of the Poco M3 in India. The exact launch date has not been unveiled yet, but a past report suggests that the phone may launch sometime in February. The video shows several people using the Poco M3 and they give their advice on how the phone is. It teases the phone’s graphics and camera ...

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Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera With 50.1-Megapixel Sensor, Up to 8K Recording Launched in India

Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera has launched in India. It features a 50.1-megapixel stacked Exmor RS image sensor and the image processing is handled by the BIONZ XR engine.

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Motorola Edge S With Dual Selfie Cameras, Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge S with quad rear cameras has been launched in China. The Motorola phone also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and features dual selfie cameras.

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Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell for US Presidential Election Misinformation

Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company's policy on election misinformation, the social media firm said.

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Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max Release Date Moved to March 31

Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max release date delayed to March 31. Godzilla vs. Kong to premiere March 26 in India and internationally elsewhere.

Poco M3 India Launch Soon, New Teaser Video Suggests

Poco sent out a tweet and released a video on YouTube that confirms the arrival of the Poco M3 in India. The exact launch date has not been unveiled yet, but a past report suggests that the phone may launch sometime in February. The video shows several people using the Poco M3 and they give their advice on how the phone is. It teases the phone’s graphics and camera ...

Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera With 50.1-Megapixel Sensor, Up to 8K Recording Launched in India

Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera has launched in India. It features a 50.1-megapixel stacked Exmor RS image sensor and the image processing is handled by the BIONZ XR engine.

Motorola Edge S With Dual Selfie Cameras, Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge S with quad rear cameras has been launched in China. The Motorola phone also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and features dual selfie cameras.

Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell for US Presidential Election Misinformation

Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company's policy on election misinformation, the social media firm said.

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Grows 50 Percent, Xbox Sales Sees Boost During Pandemic

Microsoft reported its Azure cloud computing services grew 50 percent, the second quarter of acceleration in a business that had begun to slow as the global pandemic benefited the software maker's investment on working and learning from home.

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Grows 50 Percent, Xbox Sales Sees Boost During Pandemic

Microsoft reported its Azure cloud computing services grew 50 percent, the second quarter of acceleration in a business that had begun to slow as the global pandemic benefited the software maker's investment on working and learning from home.

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Facebook News Launched in UK; to Feature Content From Daily Mail, Financial Times, and More

Facebook News launched in Britain, delivering users of the world's leading social network-curated news content bought from traditional publishers that have struggled financially.

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Twitter Launches Birdwatch Trial Programme to Let Users Fact Check Misinformation

Twitter said it launched a pilot programme that lets users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.

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Facebook News Launched in UK; to Feature Content From Daily Mail, Financial Times, and More

Facebook News launched in Britain, delivering users of the world's leading social network-curated news content bought from traditional publishers that have struggled financially.

Twitter Launches Birdwatch Trial Programme to Let Users Fact Check Misinformation

Twitter said it launched a pilot programme that lets users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.

FAU-G Gives Indians a Game Based on Indian Stories, nCore Games Co-Founder Vishal Gondal Says

FAU-G has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. In an interview with NDTV, nCore Games co-founder Vishal Gondal talks about further details of the game, it...

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FAU-G Gives Indians a Game Based on Indian Stories, nCore Games Co-Founder Vishal Gondal Says

FAU-G has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. In an interview with NDTV, nCore Games co-founder Vishal Gondal talks about further details of the game, it...

FAU-G ‘Made in India’ Gaming App is Available Now: How to Download on Android

The new FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, game is now available on Google Play as a free download. Users can go to the Google Play store on their Android smartphones and download FAU-G. The game is compatible with handsets running Android 8 and above.

FAU-G ‘Made in India’ Gaming App is Available Now: How to Download on Android

The new FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, game is now available on Google Play as a free download. Users can go to the Google Play store on their Android smartphones and download FAU-G. The game is compatible with handsets running Android 8 and above.

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Vodafone Idea SMS Packs That Offer Good Value for Money

We’re listing SMS packs for Vodafone Idea customers that offer a value-for-money experience — irrespective of the price point.

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Vodafone Idea SMS Packs That Offer Good Value for Money

We’re listing SMS packs for Vodafone Idea customers that offer a value-for-money experience — irrespective of the price point.

TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports

After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.

TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports

After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.

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Republic Day Parade 2021: How to Watch Live Online and on TV

Republic Day Parade 2021 will be livestreamed at 9.00 am on Tuesday, January 26 on the YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and DD National. The Republic Day 2021 livestream can also be accessed via the Republic Day Parade 2021 Android app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. You can also watch the Republic Day Parade live telecast via a...

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Republic Day Parade 2021: How to Watch Live Online and on TV

Republic Day Parade 2021 will be livestreamed at 9.00 am on Tuesday, January 26 on the YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and DD National. The Republic Day 2021 livestream can also be accessed via the Republic Day Parade 2021 Android app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. You can also watch the Republic Day Parade live telecast via a...

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Out Now in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Godzilla vs. Kong trailer out in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong trailer song is Chris Classic’s “Here We Go”. Godzilla vs. Kong release date is March 26 in India, and on HBO Max.

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Spacecraft in Cosmic Rideshare Program

Elon Musk’s SpaceX set a new record on Sunday for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission with the launch of 143 spacecraft into space via its Falcon 9 reusable rocket.

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket With Record 143 Spacecraft in Cosmic Rideshare Program

Elon Musk’s SpaceX set a new record on Sunday for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission with the launch of 143 spacecraft into space via its Falcon 9 reusable rocket.

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Germany Urges Taiwan to Help Ease Auto Chip Shortage Affecting Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Others

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has asked his Taiwanese counterpart Wang Mei-hua to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector through talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and one of Germany's main suppliers.

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Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Stealing 26,000 Confidential Files

Tesla has filed a case against a former employee, Alex Khatilov, who the company says stole 26,000 confidential files within three days of being hired, according to a court filing.

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Germany Urges Taiwan to Help Ease Auto Chip Shortage Affecting Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Others

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has asked his Taiwanese counterpart Wang Mei-hua to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector through talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and one of Germany's main suppliers.

Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Stealing 26,000 Confidential Files

Tesla has filed a case against a former employee, Alex Khatilov, who the company says stole 26,000 confidential files within three days of being hired, according to a court filing.

FAU-G FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Before January 26 Launch

FAU-G is scheduled to launch on January 26. It is a made-in-India mobile game developed by nCore Games. The game has been delayed multiple times but is slated to launch on Republic Day, January 26.

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FAU-G FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Before January 26 Launch

FAU-G is scheduled to launch on January 26. It is a made-in-India mobile game developed by nCore Games. The game has been delayed multiple times but is slated to launch on Republic Day, January 26.

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 May Launch in Late Q1 or Early Q2 This Year

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 could be launched in late Q1 or early Q2 2021, according to a report. Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 were originally expected to launch at IFA 2020 in September but that did not happen.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite Could Be in Development, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021) Leaked in Alleged CAD Renders

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could be in the pipeline as a new report claims it may launch in Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G variants. A separate report shows alleged CAD-based renders of the rumoured Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2021).

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Xbox Live Gold Subscription Price Hike Plan Withdrawn by Microsoft Following Outrage From Users

Microsoft backtracked on a plan to raise the price for subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, its paid online gaming platform, after outrage from users.

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Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio Vicarious Visions After Dismantling Classic Games Team

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard took another step in consolidating control over division Blizzard Entertainment, that once took pride in its autonomy, by shifting a 200-person design studio to its ranks.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Patch 1.1 With Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes on PC, Consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 has got Patch 1.1 for PC, consoles, and Stadia. CD Projekt Red shared the changelog for the patch on the official website and it focuses on stability improvements, some visual fixes, fixes for quests, and more.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

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Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

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High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

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Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

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Reliance Jio Added 25.1 Million Customers in Q3, APRU Increased to Rs. 151

Reliance Jio added 25.1 million customers in the Q3 ending December 31. The company released its financial performance report for wherein it shared a churn rate of 1.63 percent was caused by continuing impact of COVID-19 and malicious campaigns against the company.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

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IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

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Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

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TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

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5 Best BSNL Recharge Packs for Data

Check out the five best BSNL recharge packs with respect to data benefits. The state-owned operator offers an extensive list of recharge packs across all circles.

5 Best BSNL Recharge Packs for Data

Check out the five best BSNL recharge packs with respect to data benefits. The state-owned operator offers an extensive list of recharge packs across all circles.

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How to Browse Vi Recharge Packs by Pack Type

Vi (Vodafone Idea) offers a host of recharge options for both prepaid and postpaid users, and is one of the largest telecom operators in India. Customers can visit the Vi website or download the free Vi app to browse plans and recharge.

How to Browse Vi Recharge Packs by Pack Type

Vi (Vodafone Idea) offers a host of recharge options for both prepaid and postpaid users, and is one of the largest telecom operators in India. Customers can visit the Vi website or download the free Vi app to browse plans and recharge.

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How to Browse Vi (Vodafone Idea) Recharge Packs by Region

In this article, you will get a step-by-step guide on how to browse Vi (Vodafone Idea) recharge packs by region. The operator provides its prepaid network in a total of 23 circles across India.

How to Browse Vi (Vodafone Idea) Recharge Packs by Region

In this article, you will get a step-by-step guide on how to browse Vi (Vodafone Idea) recharge packs by region. The operator provides its prepaid network in a total of 23 circles across India.

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MIUI 12 Disable Ads: How to Remove Ads, and Spam Notifications From Any Xiaomi Smartphone

MIUI 12 boasts a ton of new improvements, but it still features pesky ads in its interface. Here’s how you can remove them.

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MIUI 12 Disable Ads: How to Remove Ads, and Spam Notifications From Any Xiaomi Smartphone

MIUI 12 boasts a ton of new improvements, but it still features pesky ads in its interface. Here’s how you can remove them.

How to Browse Airtel Recharge Packs by Pack Type

In this article, we’re providing a step-by-step guide to help you find different Airtel recharge packs by their types through both Airtel’s website and Airtel Thanks app.

How to Browse Airtel Recharge Packs by Pack Type

In this article, we’re providing a step-by-step guide to help you find different Airtel recharge packs by their types through both Airtel’s website and Airtel Thanks app.

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How to Browse Jio Recharge Packs by Pack Type

Jio has the largest number of mobile subscribers in the country as per the numbers shared by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for October 2020. Jio offers a host of plans and recharge options for its customers be it for prepaid or postpaid users.

How to Browse Jio Recharge Packs by Pack Type

Jio has the largest number of mobile subscribers in the country as per the numbers shared by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for October 2020. Jio offers a host of plans and recharge options for its customers be it for prepaid or postpaid users.

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Xbox Live Gold Subscription Price Hike Plan Withdrawn by Microsoft Following Outrage From Users

Microsoft backtracked on a plan to raise the price for subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, its paid online gaming platform, after outrage from users.

Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio Vicarious Visions After Dismantling Classic Games Team

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard took another step in consolidating control over division Blizzard Entertainment, that once took pride in its autonomy, by shifting a 200-person design studio to its ranks.

Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio Vicarious Visions After Dismantling Classic Games Team

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard took another step in consolidating control over division Blizzard Entertainment, that once took pride in its autonomy, by shifting a 200-person design studio to its ranks.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Patch 1.1 With Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes on PC, Consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 has got Patch 1.1 for PC, consoles, and Stadia. CD Projekt Red shared the changelog for the patch on the official website and it focuses on stability improvements, some visual fixes, fixes for quests, and more.

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Patch 1.1 With Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes on PC, Consoles

Cyberpunk 2077 has got Patch 1.1 for PC, consoles, and Stadia. CD Projekt Red shared the changelog for the patch on the official website and it focuses on stability improvements, some visual fixes, fixes for quests, and more.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

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Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

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High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

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Xiaomi Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord and Mi 10i are two smartphones that offer very good performance for the price, but which one should you pick? I put them head to head to see which one is the one for you.

Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

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Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

Reliance Jio Added 25.1 Million Customers in Q3 2020, APRU Increased to Rs. 151

Reliance Jio added 25.1 million customers in the Q3 2020 ending December 31. The company released its financial performance report for wherein it shared a churn rate of 1.63 percent was caused by continuing impact of COVID-19 and malicious campaigns against the company.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

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Reliance Jio Added 25.1 Million Customers in Q3 2020, APRU Increased to Rs. 151

Reliance Jio added 25.1 million customers in the Q3 2020 ending December 31. The company released its financial performance report for wherein it shared a churn rate of 1.63 percent was caused by continuing impact of COVID-19 and malicious campaigns against the company.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available Today

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

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IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

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TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

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TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

Facebook, Google Grants Australian Local Government PR Website News Provider Status

Google and Facebook have granted an Australian local government news provider status, drawing questions about the internet giants' efforts to curate news media.

Elon Musk to Offer $100-Million Prize for 'Best' Carbon Capture Technology

Tesla chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100-million (roughly Rs. 730 crores) prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.

Elon Musk to Offer $100-Million Prize for 'Best' Carbon Capture Technology

Tesla chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100-million (roughly Rs. 730 crores) prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.

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Samsung Rolls Back Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update for Galaxy S10 Series, Could Be Due to Bugs: Report

The Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is being pulled because of bugs, claims a report. The update is no longer available for Galaxy S10 series phones. Some users had reportedly complained about camera blur and the device heating up.

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Vivo X60 Pro+ With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 55W Fast Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+ has been unveiled in China and is the latest entrant in the Vivo X60 series. The phone is the top-of-the-line model in the series, as the name indicates. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and features a quad rear camera setup.

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Game of Thrones ‘Dunk & Egg’ Prequel in Development at HBO: Report

Game of Thrones prequel “Tales of Dunk and Egg” in early development at HBO reportedly. It’s an interesting move given Dunk & Egg is also incomplete like A Song of Ice and Fire. Back in 2017, Martin said he didn’t “want to repeat what happened with Game of Thrones”.

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Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition With Kirin 820E SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition will go on sale in China via Vmall from Saturday, January 23. The phone comes in Magic Night Black, Midsummer Purple, Qijing Forest, and Silver Moon Star colour options.

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Intel Floats Possibility of Licensing Chipmaking Deals but Would TSMC and Samsung Be Interested?

Intel executives have raised the possibility of licensing chipmaking technology from outside firms, a move that could see it exchanging manufacturing secrets with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) or Samsung.

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Facebook Hands Decision on Former US President Donald Trump Ban to Its Oversight Board

Facebook said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board.

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Bitcoin Extends Slide, Heads for Worst Week Since March 2020

Bitcoin fell heavily on Friday and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since last March, as worries over its technology and regulation extended a pullback from recent record highs.

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Samsung Rolls Back Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update for Galaxy S10 Series, Could Be Due to Bugs: Report

The Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is being pulled because of bugs, claims a report. The update is no longer available for Galaxy S10 series phones. Some users had reportedly complained about camera blur and the device heating up.

Vivo X60 Pro+ With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 55W Fast Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+ has been unveiled in China and is the latest entrant in the Vivo X60 series. The phone is the top-of-the-line model in the series, as the name indicates. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and features a quad rear camera setup.

Game of Thrones ‘Dunk & Egg’ Prequel in Development at HBO: Report

Game of Thrones prequel “Tales of Dunk and Egg” in early development at HBO reportedly. It’s an interesting move given Dunk & Egg is also incomplete like A Song of Ice and Fire. Back in 2017, Martin said he didn’t “want to repeat what happened with Game of Thrones”.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition With Kirin 820E SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Lohas Edition will go on sale in China via Vmall from Saturday, January 23. The phone comes in Magic Night Black, Midsummer Purple, Qijing Forest, and Silver Moon Star colour options.

Intel Floats Possibility of Licensing Chipmaking Deals but Would TSMC and Samsung Be Interested?

Intel executives have raised the possibility of licensing chipmaking technology from outside firms, a move that could see it exchanging manufacturing secrets with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) or Samsung.

Facebook Hands Decision on Former US President Donald Trump Ban to Its Oversight Board

Facebook said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board.

Bitcoin Extends Slide, Heads for Worst Week Since March 2020

Bitcoin fell heavily on Friday and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since last March, as worries over its technology and regulation extended a pullback from recent record highs.

Alphabet Shutting Down Loon, Its Balloon-Based Internet Alternative to Cell Towers

Alphabet is shutting down its Internet balloon business, Loon, that aimed to provide a less expensive alternative to cell towers, saying that "the road to commercial viability has proven much longer and riskier than hoped."

Alphabet Shutting Down Loon, Its Balloon-Based Internet Alternative to Cell Towers

Alphabet is shutting down its Internet balloon business, Loon, that aimed to provide a less expensive alternative to cell towers, saying that "the road to commercial viability has proven much longer and riskier than hoped."

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Google Says It Will Shut Search Engine in Australia if Forced to Pay for News

Google said it would block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a new code that would force it and Facebook to pay media companies for the right to use their content.

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Parler Loses Bid to Require Amazon to Restore Service Following US Capital Violence

A US judge rejected Parler's demand that Amazon restore web hosting services for the social media platform, that Amazon had cut off following the January 6 storming of the US Capitol.

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Google Says It Will Shut Search Engine in Australia if Forced to Pay for News

Google said it would block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a new code that would force it and Facebook to pay media companies for the right to use their content.

Parler Loses Bid to Require Amazon to Restore Service Following US Capital Violence

A US judge rejected Parler's demand that Amazon restore web hosting services for the social media platform, that Amazon had cut off following the January 6 storming of the US Capitol.

US President Joe Biden Calls for Coders in Hidden Message on White House Website

The recently updated website for US President Joe Biden's White House carried an invitation for tech specialists savvy enough to find it.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 Specifications Tipped by Wi-Fi Alliance and Geekbench Listings, Include Exynos 9825 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M62 has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance. The phone is said to have SM-M625F/DS model number and the listing shows that it will come with Android 11 out-of-the-box. A phone with the same model number has also been spotted on Geekbench.

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The Boys Season 3 Episode 6 to Adapt ‘Herogasm,’ Creator Eric Kripke Reveals

The Boys season 3 episode 6 “Herogasm” will adapt the comics spin-off “The Boys: Herogasm”, creator Eric Kripke has announced. Jessica Chou will write The Boys season 3 episode 6.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 Specifications Tipped by Wi-Fi Alliance and Geekbench Listings, Include Exynos 9825 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M62 has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance. The phone is said to have SM-M625F/DS model number and the listing shows that it will come with Android 11 out-of-the-box. A phone with the same model number has also been spotted on Geekbench.

The Boys Season 3 Episode 6 to Adapt ‘Herogasm,’ Creator Eric Kripke Reveals

The Boys season 3 episode 6 “Herogasm” will adapt the comics spin-off “The Boys: Herogasm”, creator Eric Kripke has announced. Jessica Chou will write The Boys season 3 episode 6.

Samsung Galaxy M12/ Galaxy F12 Tipped to Come With Exynos 850 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M12 or Galaxy F12 specifications have been leaked by a tipster. The budget smartphone is said to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD panel, Exynos 850 SoC, and a large 6,000mAh battery, as per the leak.

Samsung Galaxy M12/ Galaxy F12 Tipped to Come With Exynos 850 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M12 or Galaxy F12 specifications have been leaked by a tipster. The budget smartphone is said to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT LCD panel, Exynos 850 SoC, and a large 6,000mAh battery, as per the leak.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Get OxygenOS 11 Open Beta Update: Download Link, How to Install, Changelog Details

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 users are getting OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update. The company took to its online forum to announce the rollout of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update for OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7. This update is compatible only for unlocked non-carrier variants. Users are recommended to ensure that their battery level is above 30 percent and a minimum of 3GB stor...

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Asus ROG Moba 5 Series Gaming Laptops With AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU Launched

Asus ROG Moba 5 series gaming laptop models with a 15-inch and a 17-inch variant have been launched in China. They are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU.

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FAU-G Surpasses Four Million Pre-Registrations Ahead of January 26 Launch

FAU-G, the made-in-India mobile action game, has crossed four million pre-registrations on Google Play store ahead of its official release that is set for January 26.

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Xbox Series X Review: Old Wine Made New

Xbox Series X review: Microsoft’s most powerful next-gen console is a 4K 60fps beast. And though it’s lacking in truly next-gen exclusives at launch, the Series X has a vast catalogue thanks to backward compatibility and more accessible than PlayStation 5 thanks to Xbox Game Pass.

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Departing US FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Warns of Espionage Threats to Telecoms From China

Outgoing US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pai said potential Chinese espionage and threats to US telecommunications networks and internet freedom are the biggest national security issue that regulators will face in the next four years.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Get OxygenOS 11 Open Beta Update: Download Link, How to Install, Changelog Details

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 users are getting OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update. The company took to its online forum to announce the rollout of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta update for OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7. This update is compatible only for unlocked non-carrier variants. Users are recommended to ensure that their battery level is above 30 percent and a minimum of 3GB stor...

Asus ROG Moba 5 Series Gaming Laptops With AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU Launched

Asus ROG Moba 5 series gaming laptop models with a 15-inch and a 17-inch variant have been launched in China. They are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU.

FAU-G Surpasses Four Million Pre-Registrations Ahead of January 26 Launch

FAU-G, the made-in-India mobile action game, has crossed four million pre-registrations on Google Play store ahead of its official release that is set for January 26.

Xbox Series X Review: Old Wine Made New

Xbox Series X review: Microsoft’s most powerful next-gen console is a 4K 60fps beast. And though it’s lacking in truly next-gen exclusives at launch, the Series X has a vast catalogue thanks to backward compatibility and more accessible than PlayStation 5 thanks to Xbox Game Pass.

Departing US FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Warns of Espionage Threats to Telecoms From China

Outgoing US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pai said potential Chinese espionage and threats to US telecommunications networks and internet freedom are the biggest national security issue that regulators will face in the next four years.

Google Asks US Judge to Move States' Antitrust Lawsuit to California

Google has asked a US judge in Texas to transfer an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 states in December to a court in California, a state that has more relevant witnesses and documents needed by the company, it said.

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Amazon Offers to Help US With COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts in Letter to President Joe Biden

Amazon offered to help with the United States' efforts involving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a letter addressed to President Joe Biden.

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Twitter Locks China's US Embassy Account Over Xinjiang Policy-Related Tweet

Twitter has locked the account of China's US embassy, @ChineseEmbinUS, for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, that the US social media platform said violated the firm's policy against dehumanisation.

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Google Asks US Judge to Move States' Antitrust Lawsuit to California

Google has asked a US judge in Texas to transfer an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 states in December to a court in California, a state that has more relevant witnesses and documents needed by the company, it said.

Amazon Offers to Help US With COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts in Letter to President Joe Biden

Amazon offered to help with the United States' efforts involving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a letter addressed to President Joe Biden.

Twitter Locks China's US Embassy Account Over Xinjiang Policy-Related Tweet

Twitter has locked the account of China's US embassy, @ChineseEmbinUS, for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, that the US social media platform said violated the firm's policy against dehumanisation.

Google Chrome 88 to Allow Users to Easily Fix Weak, Compromised Passwords

Google Chrome 88 is now rolling out with a more secure password protection feature on desktop and iOS that will allow users to check, identify, and fix weak passwords more conveniently.

Samsung 870 Evo SATA SSD With Up to 560MBps Read Speeds, Up to 530MBps Write Speeds Launched

Samsung 870 Evo SATA SSD has been launched in the US. It is a successor to the popular Samsung 860 SSD. It boasts of 38 percent higher random read performance and 30 percent improved sustained performance as per Samsung.

Netflix Shuffle Play Feature Will Roll Out Globally This Year to Help Indecisive Users Pick What to Watch

Netflix Shuffle Play feature will be available to all users in the first half of the year. The company announced during an earnings report that the feature, being tested since August last year, has been working well and will be roll out to all users across the globe. The feature chooses a random title for viewers to watch.

General Motors Teams Up With Microsoft to Accelerate Rollout of Electric, Self-Driving Cars

General Motors is teaming up with Microsoft to accelerate its rollout of electric, self-driving cars. In the partnership announced Tuesday, the companies said Microsoft’s Azure cloud and edge computing platform would be used to “commercialise its unique autonomous vehicle solutions at scale.”

Netflix Shuffle Play Feature Will Roll Out Globally This Year to Help Indecisive Users Pick What to Watch

Netflix Shuffle Play feature will be available to all users in the first half of the year. The company announced during an earnings report that the feature, being tested since August last year, has been working well and will be roll out to all users across the globe. The feature chooses a random title for viewers to watch.

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Lupin Tops Queen’s Gambit Views on Netflix, on Track for Record 70 Million Views Worldwide

Netflix-produced series Lupin, a sly modern take on France's beloved gentleman thief, is on track for 70 million views worldwide in its first month, setting a record for a French TV show, the streaming platform said.

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Alibaba's Jack Ma Makes First Public Appearance Since October in Online Meeting, State Media Reports

Alibaba founder Jack Ma met with 100 rural teachers in China via a video meeting on Wednesday, local government media reported, making the businessman's first appearance in public since October.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC With a Clock Speed of 3.2GHz Launched

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform has been launched as a slightly tweaked version of the Snapdragon 865+. The new Snapdragon system-on-chip (SoC) comes includes a processing core with a clock speed of up to 3.2GHz.

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Motorola Edge S Launch Set for January 26, Will Sport Snapdragon 870 SoC

Motorola Edge S is confirmed to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. This new handset will be Motorola’s first to feature a new Snapdragon 800 series chipset. Snapdragon 870 SoC is built on the 7nm processor architecture and has a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz.

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Twitter to Reset @POTUS Account Today Following Joe Biden’s Inauguration

Twitter is set to reset the official presidential accounts – @POTUS, @WhiteHouse, @FLOTUS, and @VP – as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated as the next US President and Vice President, respectively.

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Dunzo Raises $40 Million in Funds From Google, More Investors as It Rides Pandemic-Induced Surge

Dunzo has raised $40 million (roughly Rs. 290 crores) from existing investor Google and others after seeing a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lupin Tops Queen’s Gambit Views on Netflix, on Track for Record 70 Million Views Worldwide

Netflix-produced series Lupin, a sly modern take on France's beloved gentleman thief, is on track for 70 million views worldwide in its first month, setting a record for a French TV show, the streaming platform said.

Alibaba's Jack Ma Makes First Public Appearance Since October in Online Meeting, State Media Reports

Alibaba founder Jack Ma met with 100 rural teachers in China via a video meeting on Wednesday, local government media reported, making the businessman's first appearance in public since October.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC With a Clock Speed of 3.2GHz Launched

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform has been launched as a slightly tweaked version of the Snapdragon 865+. The new Snapdragon system-on-chip (SoC) comes includes a processing core with a clock speed of up to 3.2GHz.

Motorola Edge S Launch Set for January 26, Will Sport Snapdragon 870 SoC

Motorola Edge S is confirmed to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. This new handset will be Motorola’s first to feature a new Snapdragon 800 series chipset. Snapdragon 870 SoC is built on the 7nm processor architecture and has a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz.

Twitter to Reset @POTUS Account Today Following Joe Biden’s Inauguration

Twitter is set to reset the official presidential accounts – @POTUS, @WhiteHouse, @FLOTUS, and @VP – as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated as the next US President and Vice President, respectively.

Dunzo Raises $40 Million in Funds From Google, More Investors as It Rides Pandemic-Induced Surge

Dunzo has raised $40 million (roughly Rs. 290 crores) from existing investor Google and others after seeing a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Netflix Tops 200 Million Subscribers as It Keeps Growing in Pandemic

Netflix topped subscriber growth expectations in the past quarter, keeping ahead of new streaming rivals competing for viewers stuck in their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Netflix Tops 200 Million Subscribers as It Keeps Growing in Pandemic

Netflix topped subscriber growth expectations in the past quarter, keeping ahead of new streaming rivals competing for viewers stuck in their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amazon Could Be Hit as India Is Said to Plan Foreign Investment Rule Changes

India is considering revising its foreign investment rules for e-commerce in a move that could compel players including Amazon to restructure their ties with some major sellers.

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YouTube Extends Ban on Donald Trump’s Channel Ahead of US Presidential Inauguration

YouTube confirmed it extended a ban on new video being added to US President Donald Trump's channel due to the potential for inciting violence.

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Amazon Could Be Hit as India Is Said to Plan Foreign Investment Rule Changes

India is considering revising its foreign investment rules for e-commerce in a move that could compel players including Amazon to restructure their ties with some major sellers.

YouTube Extends Ban on Donald Trump’s Channel Ahead of US Presidential Inauguration

YouTube confirmed it extended a ban on new video being added to US President Donald Trump's channel due to the potential for inciting violence.

Realme C12 Gets a 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage Model in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C12 was launched in a single 3GB + 32GB storage model back in August 2020. The phone has now received an additional 4GB + 64GB storage model in India. This model is priced at Rs. 9,999.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Kicks Off for Prime Members: Best Offers on Smartphones and Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day sale is now live for the company's Prime members. The sale includes deals and offers on a wide range of mobile phones and electronics. We've handpicked the best deals Prime members can grab today.

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China's Retrieved Lunar Samples From Chang’e-5 Probe Weigh Less Than Targeted

Lunar rocks retrieved by a historic Chinese mission to the Moon weighed less than initially targeted, but China is still willing to study the samples with foreign scientists, the mission's spokesman said.

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Facebook to Use AI in Predicting if COVID-19 Patients Need Better Healthcare

Facebook is publishing a research conducted by its artificial intelligence (AI) unit in an effort to help healthcare providers predict in advance if a COVID-19 patient may need more intensive care solutions and adjust resources accordingly.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Gets January 2021 Security Patch With OxygenOS 10.5.9 Update

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is getting the latest Android security patch with OxygenOS 10.5.9 update. The phone remains on Android 10 and the update only brings a couple of optimisations.

Redmi K40 Battery Life Teased by Lu Weibing, Display Resolution Suggested as Well

Redmi K40 battery life has been teased through a screenshot posted by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing. The screenshot also suggests that the Redmi K40 smartphone would come with full-HD+ display.

Matt Damon Confirmed Thor: Love and Thunder Role as His Family Flies to Australia

Matt Damon will be part of Thor: Love and Thunder, though it remains unclear in what capacity. On Thor: Ragnarok, Damon played Loki in an Asgardian stage play in the honour of Loki.

Realme C12 Gets a 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage Model in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C12 was launched in a single 3GB + 32GB storage model back in August 2020. The phone has now received an additional 4GB + 64GB storage model in India. This model is priced at Rs. 9,999.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Kicks Off for Prime Members: Best Offers on Smartphones and Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day sale is now live for the company's Prime members. The sale includes deals and offers on a wide range of mobile phones and electronics. We've handpicked the best deals Prime members can grab today.

China's Retrieved Lunar Samples From Chang’e-5 Probe Weigh Less Than Targeted

Lunar rocks retrieved by a historic Chinese mission to the Moon weighed less than initially targeted, but China is still willing to study the samples with foreign scientists, the mission's spokesman said.

Oppo Enco X True Wireless Earphones Review

Oppo’s latest pair of true wireless earphones, the Enco X, has been launched in India. Priced at Rs. 9,990, these true wireless earphones offer a lot for the price including a dual-driver setup and active noise cancellation. Is this the best true wireless headset priced under Rs. 10,000 in India? Find out in our review.

Facebook to Use AI in Predicting if COVID-19 Patients Need Better Healthcare

Facebook is publishing a research conducted by its artificial intelligence (AI) unit in an effort to help healthcare providers predict in advance if a COVID-19 patient may need more intensive care solutions and adjust resources accordingly.

Salesforce Leads $15-Million Investment in Indian HR Tech Platform Darwinbox

Salesforce is making its first investment in an Indian company, a developer of human resources software that serves several of Asia’s largest tech startups.

Facebook to Appoint Turkey Envoy to Comply With Media Law

Facebook said it will appoint a representative in Turkey to comply with a new social media law aimed at forcing platforms to quickly remove contentious posts.

Oppo Enco X True Wireless Earphones Review

Oppo’s latest pair of true wireless earphones, the Enco X, has been launched in India. Priced at Rs. 9,990, these true wireless earphones offer a lot for the price including a dual-driver setup and active noise cancellation. Is this the best true wireless headset priced under Rs. 10,000 in India? Find out in our review.

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Salesforce Leads $15-Million Investment in Indian HR Tech Platform Darwinbox

Salesforce is making its first investment in an Indian company, a developer of human resources software that serves several of Asia’s largest tech startups.

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Facebook to Appoint Turkey Envoy to Comply With Media Law

Facebook said it will appoint a representative in Turkey to comply with a new social media law aimed at forcing platforms to quickly remove contentious posts.

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WhatsApp May Retain Only 18 Percent Users Amid Privacy Row: Survey

A recent survey has revealed that only 18 percent of users may continue using WhatsApp in India while 36 percent will reduce their usage drastically. Also, 15 percent of users are likely to stop using the app completely, amid the ongoing privacy row.

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Parler Partially Reappears With Support From Russian Technology Firm

Parler, a social media website and app popular with the American far right, has partially returned online with the help of a Russian-owned technology company.

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WhatsApp May Retain Only 18 Percent Users Amid Privacy Row: Survey

A recent survey has revealed that only 18 percent of users may continue using WhatsApp in India while 36 percent will reduce their usage drastically. Also, 15 percent of users are likely to stop using the app completely, amid the ongoing privacy row.

Parler Partially Reappears With Support From Russian Technology Firm

Parler, a social media website and app popular with the American far right, has partially returned online with the help of a Russian-owned technology company.

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is now live. The Republic Day special sale is now open for Plus members and will be available for everyone else starting midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on the first day of the sale.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is now live. The Republic Day special sale is now open for Plus members and will be available for everyone else starting midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on the first day of the sale.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Reaches Space for the First Time With Its Air-Launched Rocket

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached space for the first time with a successful test of its air-launched rocket on Sunday, hitting a key milestone after aborting the rocket’s first test launch last year. The rocket delivered ten NASA satellites to orbit.

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Motorola Nio Appears in ‘Sky’ Colour With a Quad Rear Camera Setup in Leaked Pictures

Motorola’s upcoming phone codenamed ‘Nio’ has appeared online. Pictures of the smartphone reveal that it will have a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Motorola Nio was visible in a ‘Sky’ colour variant in the photos, and may also be offered in a ‘Beryl’ colour variant as well.

NASA Test of Mega Moon Rocket Engines Cut Short Unexpectedly

NASA unexpectedly cut short a test firing of the engines for its giant Space Launch System (SLS) lunar rocket on Saturday, the space agency said. The "hot-fire" test was supposed to last a little over eight minutes but was shut down just over a minute into the burn.

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, Enco X India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone and Enco X earbuds set to launch in India today. The launch will be livestreamed through Oppo’s YouTube channel.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Reaches Space for the First Time With Its Air-Launched Rocket

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached space for the first time with a successful test of its air-launched rocket on Sunday, hitting a key milestone after aborting the rocket’s first test launch last year. The rocket delivered ten NASA satellites to orbit.

Trump Administration Said to Be Stopping Intel, Other US Companies From Selling to Huawei

The Trump administration notified chipmaker Intel and other Huawei suppliers that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese company, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Trump Administration Said to Be Stopping Intel, Other US Companies From Selling to Huawei

The Trump administration notified chipmaker Intel and other Huawei suppliers that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese company, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Parler App Could Return to App Store With Reforms

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that Parler, the right-leaning app popular with Trump supporters, could get back on the App Store “if they get their moderation together”. Parler was suspended from Apple’s App Store after the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Parler App Could Return to App Store With Reforms

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that Parler, the right-leaning app popular with Trump supporters, could get back on the App Store “if they get their moderation together”. Parler was suspended from Apple’s App Store after the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.

Apple TV+ Free Trial Subscription to Be Extended Till July for Eligible Customers: Report

Apple TV+ free trial subscription will reportedly be extended once again for existing free trial users. The delay for this extension could be due to postponement of shooting Apple TV+ originals due to the pandemic. Customers who availed this free trial when it launched, will now enjoy additional nine months of free access to Apple TV+.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 Spotted on FCC, 7,000mAh Battery Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M62’s FCC listing bears the model number SM-M62F/DS. Apart from the large 7,000mAh battery, the phone is tipped to ship with a 25W fast charger. Connectivity options are reported to include USB Type-C port and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Apple, Xiaomi Lead Q3 as TWS Segment Becomes Top Driver of Wearable Growth in 2020: Counterpoint

The Counterpoint report predicts that the annual TWS shipments are expected to grow 83 percent to 238 million units, while smartwatches will weather subdued category spending to increase two percent to tip the 100-million mark.

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Oppo A93 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A93 5G has been launched in China, priced at CNY 1,999 for the 256GB storage model. It is up for pre-order on the official Chinese website. The phone packs a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Amazon Union Election to Start in February, First Since 2014

Amazon's first US union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a US labour board official said in a filing on Friday.

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Samsung S Pen Pro Pencil-Sized Stylus Launched Alongside Galaxy S21 Series

S Pen Pro is expected to not only support the latest Galaxy S21 5G Ultra smartphone, but also other S Pen-capable devices that run on One UI 3.1. This means it will work on the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Tab S6, and Galaxy Tab S7 models.

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Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

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MIUI 12.5 Developer Version Rollout Begins for 28 Xiaomi Phones: Full List

Xiaomi has taken to Weibo to announce the rollout of MIUI 12.5 Developer Edition in China. In the first 28 models that are receiving the update, there are a host of Redmi-branded phones as well, including Redmi 10X, Redmi 10X Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition, Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition, R...

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Apple Said to Consider Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models

Apple has begun early work on an iPhone with a foldable screen, a potential rival to similar devices from Samsung and others, though it’s planning only minor changes for this year’s iPhone line.

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Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Face Push From Investors Over Control Ahead of US Inauguration

Pension fund managers and religious investors on Friday asked top social media companies to step up their content control efforts to reduce the threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden next week.

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Amazon Will Let Companies Build Voice Assistants on Alexa

Amazon is offering other companies the ability to use the building blocks of the Alexa digital assistant for their own automated versions, the latest effort to embed the company’s voice software into other devices.

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Walmart's E-Commerce Chief Marc Lore to Step Down After Nearly Five Years

Walmart's e-commerce chief Marc Lore is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to supercharge its online business amid stiffer competition from online leader Amazon.

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WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy Till May 15 Amid Severe Criticism

WhatsApp announced delaying by three months the implementation of a new privacy policy that has faced massive backlash with tens of millions of its users moving from the platform to rivals like Signal and Telegram.

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Signal Is Down Globally, COO Confirms This Is Due Huge Influx of Users

Signal app is down globally with thousands of users reporting errors on DownDetector — soon after millions of new users joined the app moving from WhatsApp.

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Signal Back Up: Users May See Some Errors, Company Says Will Be Fixed in Next Update

Signal said it had restored its services a day after the application faced technical difficulties as it dealt with a flood of new users after rival messaging app WhatsApp announced a controversial change in privacy terms.

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Signal Back Up: Users May See Some Errors, Company Says Will Be Fixed in Next Update

Signal said it had restored its services a day after the application faced technical difficulties as it dealt with a flood of new users after rival messaging app WhatsApp announced a controversial change in privacy terms.

WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy, But It's Still Sharing Data With Facebook

WhatsApp has been sharing metadata with Facebook for many years now, so it's new policy wouldn't have changed much for users. But that doesn't mean that people should not be concerned about their privacy.

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WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy, But It's Still Sharing Data With Facebook

WhatsApp has been sharing metadata with Facebook for many years now, so it's new policy wouldn't have changed much for users. But that doesn't mean that people should not be concerned about their privacy.

Which Are Most Popular Telecom Recharge Plans in India?

Here’s a comprehensive list of the most popular prepaid recharge plans offered by telecom operators Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Airtel, and BSNL.

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Which Are Most Popular Telecom Recharge Plans in India?

Here’s a comprehensive list of the most popular prepaid recharge plans offered by telecom operators Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Airtel, and BSNL.

What Are Voice Rate Cutter Recharge Plans

Voice rate cutter plans are recharge plans that do not focus on data or SMS or other benefits like subscriptions to streaming services, but cheaper call rates.

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What Are Voice Rate Cutter Recharge Plans

Voice rate cutter plans are recharge plans that do not focus on data or SMS or other benefits like subscriptions to streaming services, but cheaper call rates.

How to Do Mobile Recharge via Google Pay

Here’s an easy guide on how to do mobile recharge via Google Pay. Before beginning the steps, if you’ve never used Google Pay, you will have to download it via the Google Play Store. It’s a free download and registering on the app is an easy process as well. It asks for your mobile number and verifies it via an OTP to register. Prepaid customers of Reliance Jio,...

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How to Do Mobile Recharge via Google Pay

Here’s an easy guide on how to do mobile recharge via Google Pay. Before beginning the steps, if you’ve never used Google Pay, you will have to download it via the Google Play Store. It’s a free download and registering on the app is an easy process as well. It asks for your mobile number and verifies it via an OTP to register. Prepaid customers of Reliance Jio,...

Apple, Xiaomi Lead Q3 as TWS Segment Becomes Top Driver of Wearable Growth in 2020: Counterpoint

The Counterpoint report predicts that the annual TWS shipments are expected to grow 83 percent to 238 million units, while smartwatches will weather subdued category spending to increase two percent to tip the 100-million mark.

Apple, Xiaomi Lead Q3 as TWS Segment Becomes Top Driver of Wearable Growth in 2020: Counterpoint

The Counterpoint report predicts that the annual TWS shipments are expected to grow 83 percent to 238 million units, while smartwatches will weather subdued category spending to increase two percent to tip the 100-million mark.

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Oppo A93 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A93 5G has been launched in China, priced at CNY 1,999 for the 256GB storage model. It is up for pre-order on the official Chinese website. The phone packs a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Oppo A93 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A93 5G has been launched in China, priced at CNY 1,999 for the 256GB storage model. It is up for pre-order on the official Chinese website. The phone packs a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Amazon Union Election to Start in February, First Since 2014

Amazon's first US union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a US labour board official said in a filing on Friday.

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Samsung S Pen Pro Pencil-Sized Stylus Launched Alongside Galaxy S21 Series

S Pen Pro is expected to not only support the latest Galaxy S21 5G Ultra smartphone, but also other S Pen-capable devices that run on One UI 3.1. This means it will work on the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Tab S6, and Galaxy Tab S7 models.

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Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

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Amazon Union Election to Start in February, First Since 2014

Amazon's first US union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a US labour board official said in a filing on Friday.

Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

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Samsung S Pen Pro Pencil-Sized Stylus Launched Alongside Galaxy S21 Series

S Pen Pro is expected to not only support the latest Galaxy S21 5G Ultra smartphone, but also other S Pen-capable devices that run on One UI 3.1. This means it will work on the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Tab S6, and Galaxy Tab S7 models.

Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

MIUI 12.5 Developer Version Rollout Begins for 28 Xiaomi Phones: Full List

Xiaomi has taken to Weibo to announce the rollout of MIUI 12.5 Developer Edition in China. In the first 28 models that are receiving the update, there are a host of Redmi-branded phones as well, including Redmi 10X, Redmi 10X Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition, Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition, R...

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Apple Said to Consider Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models

Apple has begun early work on an iPhone with a foldable screen, a potential rival to similar devices from Samsung and others, though it’s planning only minor changes for this year’s iPhone line.

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MIUI 12.5 Developer Version Rollout Begins for 28 Xiaomi Phones: Full List

Xiaomi has taken to Weibo to announce the rollout of MIUI 12.5 Developer Edition in China. In the first 28 models that are receiving the update, there are a host of Redmi-branded phones as well, including Redmi 10X, Redmi 10X Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition, Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition, R...

Apple Said to Consider Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models

Apple has begun early work on an iPhone with a foldable screen, a potential rival to similar devices from Samsung and others, though it’s planning only minor changes for this year’s iPhone line.

Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Face Push From Investors Over Control Ahead of US Inauguration

Pension fund managers and religious investors on Friday asked top social media companies to step up their content control efforts to reduce the threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden next week.

Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Face Push From Investors Over Control Ahead of US Inauguration

Pension fund managers and religious investors on Friday asked top social media companies to step up their content control efforts to reduce the threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden next week.

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Amazon Will Let Companies Build Voice Assistants on Alexa

Amazon is offering other companies the ability to use the building blocks of the Alexa digital assistant for their own automated versions, the latest effort to embed the company’s voice software into other devices.

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Walmart's E-Commerce Chief Marc Lore to Step Down After Nearly Five Years

Walmart's e-commerce chief Marc Lore is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to supercharge its online business amid stiffer competition from online leader Amazon.

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Amazon Will Let Companies Build Voice Assistants on Alexa

Amazon is offering other companies the ability to use the building blocks of the Alexa digital assistant for their own automated versions, the latest effort to embed the company’s voice software into other devices.

Walmart's E-Commerce Chief Marc Lore to Step Down After Nearly Five Years

Walmart's e-commerce chief Marc Lore is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to supercharge its online business amid stiffer competition from online leader Amazon.

WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy by Three Months Amid Severe Criticism

WhatsApp announced delaying by three months the implementation of a new privacy policy that has faced massive backlash with tens of millions of its users moving from the platform to rivals like Signal and Telegram.

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WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy by Three Months Amid Severe Criticism

WhatsApp announced delaying by three months the implementation of a new privacy policy that has faced massive backlash with tens of millions of its users moving from the platform to rivals like Signal and Telegram.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, Galaxy SmartTag+ Trackers Launched - Help You Find Lost Things

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag has been launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event alongside the Galaxy S21 smartphone series and the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. Alongside the Galaxy SmartTag, Samsung has brought the Galaxy SmartTag+ with Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology.

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Tom & Jerry Release Date in India Set for February 19, a Week Before the US

Tom & Jerry movie release date in India is now February 19, a full week before the US, where Tom & Jerry releases February 26 on HBO Max and in cinemas on the same day.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, Galaxy SmartTag+ Trackers Launched - Help You Find Lost Things

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag has been launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event alongside the Galaxy S21 smartphone series and the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. Alongside the Galaxy SmartTag, Samsung has brought the Galaxy SmartTag+ with Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology.

Samsung Says S Pen Coming to More Phones, Chargers Won't Be Bundled in Future Models

Samsung has revealed that the S Pen experience will expand to more Galaxy devices in the future, in a reported statement. The company said it plans to expand the S Pen experience to additional device categories. Besides that, it also said that future models will not bundle the charger plug and earphones.

Samsung Says S Pen Coming to More Phones, Chargers Won't Be Bundled in Future Models

Samsung has revealed that the S Pen experience will expand to more Galaxy devices in the future, in a reported statement. The company said it plans to expand the S Pen experience to additional device categories. Besides that, it also said that future models will not bundle the charger plug and earphones.

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WhatsApp Working On New Read Later Feature to Replace Archived Chats: All the Details

WhatsApp could be working on a Read Later feature. A report by WABetaInfo says that Read Later will sit exactly in the same position as Archived Chats, on top of the chat list. Tapping on the button will show an introductory banner that explains what it is about – “To reduce interruptions, chats with new messages stay here and you won’t get any notifications.”

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Aims to Fly First Space Passengers by April: Report

Jeff Bezos-owned space company Blue Origin aims to carry the first passengers on its New Shepard space vehicle as early as April, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Chris Evans to Return as Captain America? ‘News to Me,’ Evans Says

Chris Evans is rumoured to return as Captain America in an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe project (or two). In a tweet, however, Evans wrote: “News to me,” adding a shrug emoji at the end.

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NASA InSight Mars Digger Bites the Dust After Two Years on Red Planet

NASA declared the InSight Mars digger dead after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature.

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Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Inflated Ebook Pricing

Amazon was slapped with a class-action lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating the prices of ebooks in collusion with some publishers.

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WhatsApp Working On New Read Later Feature to Replace Archived Chats: All the Details

WhatsApp could be working on a Read Later feature. A report by WABetaInfo says that Read Later will sit exactly in the same position as Archived Chats, on top of the chat list. Tapping on the button will show an introductory banner that explains what it is about – “To reduce interruptions, chats with new messages stay here and you won’t get any notifications.”

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Aims to Fly First Space Passengers by April: Report

Jeff Bezos-owned space company Blue Origin aims to carry the first passengers on its New Shepard space vehicle as early as April, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Chris Evans to Return as Captain America? ‘News to Me,’ Evans Says

Chris Evans is rumoured to return as Captain America in an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe project (or two). In a tweet, however, Evans wrote: “News to me,” adding a shrug emoji at the end.

NASA InSight Mars Digger Bites the Dust After Two Years on Red Planet

NASA declared the InSight Mars digger dead after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature.

Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Inflated Ebook Pricing

Amazon was slapped with a class-action lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating the prices of ebooks in collusion with some publishers.

Nokia Partners With Google to Build Cloud-Based 5G Network

Nokia partnered with Google Cloud unit to build 5G core network infrastructure and allow business customers to offer services such as smart retail and automated manufacturing.

Nokia Partners With Google to Build Cloud-Based 5G Network

Nokia partnered with Google Cloud unit to build 5G core network infrastructure and allow business customers to offer services such as smart retail and automated manufacturing.

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Xiaomi, 8 More Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government Over Alleged Military Links

The US government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi and China’s third-largest national oil company CNOOC for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump’s last week in office.

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WhatsApp Faces First Legal Challenge in India Over Updated Privacy Policy

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said, presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook-owned messenger.

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Google Closes $2.1-Billion Fitbit Deal as US, Australia Probes Continue

Google closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said on Thursday, even as US and Australian competition regulators said they were continuing probes of the $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,340 crores) transaction.

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Xiaomi, 8 More Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government Over Alleged Military Links

The US government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi and China’s third-largest national oil company CNOOC for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump’s last week in office.

WhatsApp Faces First Legal Challenge in India Over Updated Privacy Policy

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said, presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook-owned messenger.

Google Closes $2.1-Billion Fitbit Deal as US, Australia Probes Continue

Google closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said on Thursday, even as US and Australian competition regulators said they were continuing probes of the $2.1-billion (roughly Rs. 15,340 crores) transaction.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Hands-on Videos Leaked, Clear Images of New Phones Surface Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 series new hands-on videos have leaked online ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event. Some clear images of the Samsung Galaxy S21 models as well as screenshots, apparently associated with their official listings, have also been leaked.

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Hogwarts Legacy Release Date Delayed to 2022

Hogwarts Legacy release date delayed to 2022. Harry Potter game was originally set to release in 2021. Hogwarts Legacy will now be out in 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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Signal to Ramp Up Hiring After WhatsApp Controversy Drives Download Surge

Signal, the privacy-focused instant messaging app, is looking to hire more staff to support the "unprecedented" growth it has seen following a controversial change in rival WhatsApp's privacy terms.

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Tesla Asked to Recall 1,58,000 Model S and Model X Vehicles for Touchscreen Failures in US

Tesla has been asked to recall 1,58,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over media control unit (MCU) failures by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Hands-on Videos Leaked, Clear Images of New Phones Surface Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 series new hands-on videos have leaked online ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event. Some clear images of the Samsung Galaxy S21 models as well as screenshots, apparently associated with their official listings, have also been leaked.

Hogwarts Legacy Release Date Delayed to 2022

Hogwarts Legacy release date delayed to 2022. Harry Potter game was originally set to release in 2021. Hogwarts Legacy will now be out in 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

Signal to Ramp Up Hiring After WhatsApp Controversy Drives Download Surge

Signal, the privacy-focused instant messaging app, is looking to hire more staff to support the "unprecedented" growth it has seen following a controversial change in rival WhatsApp's privacy terms.

Motorola Edge S Tipped to Feature a New Snapdragon 800 Series Chipset, Poster Teased

Motorola Edge S could be the first smartphone to feature a new Snapdragon 800 series chipset, as per a tipster, who said it will launch with a ‘new 8-series flagship chip’. Motorola also teased the upcoming Motorola Edge S through a poster.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, 5000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has been launched as the cheapest Galaxy smartphone with 5G to date. It will be available for purchase in the European market starting February 12.

Motorola Edge S Tipped to Feature a New Snapdragon 800 Series Chipset, Poster Teased

Motorola Edge S could be the first smartphone to feature a new Snapdragon 800 series chipset, as per a tipster, who said it will launch with a ‘new 8-series flagship chip’. Motorola also teased the upcoming Motorola Edge S through a poster.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, 5000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has been launched as the cheapest Galaxy smartphone with 5G to date. It will be available for purchase in the European market starting February 12.

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Asus Chromebook CX9, Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 Laptops Launched at CES 2021

The new Asus Chromebook CX9 has launched in a single Star Black colour option. It runs on Chrome OS and is powered with up to Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The Asus Chromebook CX9 features a 14-inch full-HD (1,920x1,080 pixels) LCD display with 16:9 aspect ratio.

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Star Wars Open-World Game Announced by Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games

A new Star Wars open-world game will be developed by Ubisoft-owned Massive Entertainment (best known for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2), Disney-owned Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft have announced.

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Qualcomm to Acquire Chip Startup Nuvia in $1.4 Billion Deal, Eyes Challenge to Apple, Intel

Qualcomm on Wednesday said it will acquire Nuvia, a chip startup founded by Apple veterans, for $1.4 billion (roughly Rs. 10,240 crores), with plans to put the firm's technology into its smartphone, laptop, and automotive processors.

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Twitter Banning Donald Trump Right Decision, but Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’: CEO Jack Dorsey

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has said that banning outgoing US President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week's violence at the US Capitol was the "right decision". But he also said that such actions “limit the potential for clarification, redemption, and learning” and sets a “dangerous precedent”.

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Asus Chromebook CX9, Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 Laptops Launched at CES 2021

The new Asus Chromebook CX9 has launched in a single Star Black colour option. It runs on Chrome OS and is powered with up to Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The Asus Chromebook CX9 features a 14-inch full-HD (1,920x1,080 pixels) LCD display with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Star Wars Open-World Game Announced by Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games

A new Star Wars open-world game will be developed by Ubisoft-owned Massive Entertainment (best known for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2), Disney-owned Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft have announced.

Qualcomm to Acquire Chip Startup Nuvia in $1.4 Billion Deal, Eyes Challenge to Apple, Intel

Qualcomm on Wednesday said it will acquire Nuvia, a chip startup founded by Apple veterans, for $1.4 billion (roughly Rs. 10,240 crores), with plans to put the firm's technology into its smartphone, laptop, and automotive processors.

Twitter Banning Donald Trump Right Decision, but Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’: CEO Jack Dorsey

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has said that banning outgoing US President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week's violence at the US Capitol was the "right decision". But he also said that such actions “limit the potential for clarification, redemption, and learning” and sets a “dangerous precedent”.

Snapchat Permanently Bans Donald Trump From Platform

Snapchat has said that it has permanently banned outgoing US President Donald Trump from the platform. Operators fear that Trump could use his Snapchat account to create more unrest in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Snapchat Permanently Bans Donald Trump From Platform

Snapchat has said that it has permanently banned outgoing US President Donald Trump from the platform. Operators fear that Trump could use his Snapchat account to create more unrest in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.