Monday, November 30, 2020

MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.

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Nokia Laptop Series Spotted in BIS Listings, May Debut in India Soon

Nokia laptop series may debut in India soon. Multiple models have received certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), though there are no official details to confirm the development.

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Jabra Elite 85t TWS Earbuds With ANC, HearThrough Mode Launched: Price, Features

Jabra Elite 85t earbuds have been launched with advanced active noise cancellation. The earbuds feature 6-microphones for clear communication, and are equipped with 12mm speakers. The earbuds are claimed to offer up to 25 hours of total run time with ANC on.

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Apple Is Offering New Users a Five-Month Free Apple Music Subscription via Shazam

Apple is offering new Apple Music users a free five-month subscription via Shazam as part of a special holiday offer. The offer is valid till January 17 2021 and applies to users in India, Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and some other countries.

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MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.

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Microsoft Teams Will Stop Working on Internet Explorer 11 Today, Microsoft 365 Apps Support Will End August 2021

Microsoft Teams will stop working on Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) from November 30 as per the company’s timeline that was shared back in August. Users will have to switch to Microsoft Edge to use Teams.

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'World’s Smallest Atom-Memory Unit’ Created for Smaller, Faster, More Energy-Efficient Computing Chips

Researchers claim to have created the world’s smallest memory device that may lead to faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronic chips for consumer electronics and brain-inspired computing. The scientists reduced the size of the thinnest memory storage device to just a single square nanometre.

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Lunar Eclipse 2020: How to Watch Chandra Grahan Live in India Today

Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is appearing in the skies today. It will be the fourth and the last eclipse of 2020. The lunar eclipse November 2020 will be seen in many parts of Europe as well as Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic — along with some parts of Asia.

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Spotify Is Testing a Stories Feature With Playlists, Artists: Report

Spotify has started testing a Stories feature with selected playlists and a few artists whose songs are present in the playlist, a media report has said. The feature allows users to share video clips that can contain snippets of songs as well as introduce their playlists.

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Samsung’s Upcoming True Wireless Earphones Will Be Called Galaxy Buds Pro: Report

Samsung’s upcoming true wireless earphones will be called the Galaxy Buds Pro, as per a new report citing certification confirmations. The earphones are expected to come with active noise cancellation.

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Flipkart’s Flipstart Days Sale to Start Tomorrow, With Offers of Up to 80 Percent Off on Electronic Accessories

Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale beings tomorrow, December 1, and will go on till December 3, 2020. The sale will include discounts up to 80 percent off on electronic accessories and up to 50 percent off on TVs, ACs, and refrigerators. Discounts up to 30 percent off will be offered on the purchase of bestselling laptops.

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Amazon India Cyber Monday Sale Brings Up to 50 Percent Off on International Brands

Amazon India Cyber Monday sale brings up to 50 percent off on international brands such as Ecovacs, Akaso, Tribit, Huion, Nibosi, Sojos, and more. There are other limited time offers as well.

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Moto G 5G Launched in India With 5,000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Camera: Price, Specifications

Moto G 5G was launched in Europe earlier this month, and it has now made its way to India. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. It has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Samsung Level U2 Neckband Earbuds Launched With 12mm Drivers, 18 Hours Music Playback

Samsung Level U2 neckband earbuds have been launched. The new model comes over five years after the launch of the original Level U. The Samsung Level U2 are designed to deliver up to 18 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge.

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Nokia 5.4 With 6.4-Inch Hole-Punch Display May Be Launched Soon, Price Tipped

Nokia 5.4 may be launched with a 6.4-inch hole-punch display and a faster SoC than its predecessor, a report has said. The smartphone’s alleged 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has been seen on two Australian retailers’ websites.

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Disney+ Hotstar December 2020: Mulan, Pixar’s Soul, Euphoria, and More

The Mandalorian season 2, Mulan, His Dark Materials season 2, Pixar’s Soul movie, holiday specials for Euphoria and High School Musical, Godmothered — the biggest TV shows and movies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in December 2020.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Debut in January

Xiaomi Mi 11 series, comprising the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro, is speculated to debut as early as January. The Chinese company is likely to make a formal announcement about the Mi 11 series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later this week.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Appears on HDR10+ Certification Site With Model Numbers PDSM00, PDST00

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G has appeared on an HDR10+ certification site. Two variants of the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, carrying model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00, were listed on the site. . The smartphones were spotted on TENNA a few days ago, revealing key specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel camera.

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ZTE Blade V2021 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Launching on December 2

ZTE Blade V2021 5G will be released on December 2, according to its listing on Chinese e-retailer JD.com. The phone will come with 5G support and a triple rear camera setup.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Debut in January

Xiaomi Mi 11 series, comprising the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro, is speculated to debut as early as January. The Chinese company is likely to make a formal announcement about the Mi 11 series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later this week.

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Huawei 5G Kit Installation Banned in Britain from September 2021

Britain has ordered telecom firms to not install any new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021. They were already banned from buying new Huawei 5G kit after year’s end.

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Trump to Add Chinese Chipmaker SMIC to Defense Blacklist: Sources

The Trump administration could add China's top chipmaker SMIC and national offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, according to a document and sources, curbing their access to US investors. This could escalate tensions between US and China weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

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Motorola Moto G 5G India Launch on November 30, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Come in December

Motorola Moto G 5G will launch in India on November 30, the company has confirmed. It will be available via Flipkart on November 30, 12pm (noon) onwards. The Moto G9 Power has been tipped to launch in the second week of December. Both phones were launched in the European market earlier this month.

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Saturday, November 28, 2020

Moto G9 Plus Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Hints at India Launch: Report

Moto G9 Plus has been spotted on Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification website, hinting at a future launch in the country. The phone has already gone official in Brazil in September, and since then there has been no clarity on whether it will be launched in the Indian market or not. However, the fresh BIS listing raises hopes of an India launch in the ...

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Amazfit Pop Pro Smartwatch Set to Launch December 1, Key Specifications Teased

Amazfit Pop Pro will launch in China on December 1. The smartwatch will come with a square dial with colour touchscreen display. Key specifications and features of Amazfit Pop Pro have also been teased, and it is set to offer NFC support and come with inbuilt GPS. The latter will prove to be the biggest differentiator between the upcoming Amazfit Pop Pro and the base ...

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Instagram Seen Blocking #Sikh Hashtag Yet Again for Some Users

Instagram seems to have blocked the #sikh hashtag on its platform. Some users have complained about the issue on Twitter. The new blocking comes just over five months after Facebook and Instagram were seen restricting the #sikh hashtag on their platforms for a number of users.

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Boat, Noise Lead Wearables Shipments in India in Q3, TWS Segment Sees 1156.3 Percent Annual Growth: IDC

IDC notes that the overall wearables market in India saw 11.8 million units shipped in third quarter of 2020 and a significant YoY growth of 165.1 percent was registered. A total of four million true wireless stereo (TWS) devices were shipped during the quarter, recording a whopping annual growth of 1156.3 percent in Q3, 2020.

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Huawei P50 May Integrate Patented Liquid Lens Technology to Enable Millisecond-Level Focusing: Report

New liquid lens technology may be integrated into the Huawei P50 next year. This new technology was patented by Huawei on December 25 last year and announced in April this year. It is expected to be mass produced and commercialised next year. This liquid lens technology will be integrated into the telephoto lens module on the phone.

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Buds With ANC, Improved Ambient Mode May Launch Alongside Galaxy S21 Series: Report

Samsung Galaxy Buds TWS earbuds will reportedly launch alongside the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The South Korean tech giant has been introducing new earbuds alongside its flagship Galaxy S series for a few years now, and the next year may not be any different. These next-gen earbuds are tipped to support active noise cancellation (ANC) and have the same in-ea...

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iPad Pro 2021 High-End Models Expected to Come With 5G mmWave Support: Report

iPad Pro next-gen line-up will reportedly support 5G mmWave technology seen on current generation iPhone 12 models in the US. This technology is said to offer faster speeds than sub-6GHz 5G at short distances. A new report suggests that Apple is actively developing its own in-house mmWave AiP (antenna in package) to integrate it into more of its portfolio, apart from ...

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iPad Pro 2021 High-End Models Expected to Come With 5G mmWave Support: Report

iPad Pro next-gen line-up will reportedly support 5G mmWave technology seen on current generation iPhone 12 models in the US. This technology is said to offer faster speeds than sub-6GHz 5G at short distances. A new report suggests that Apple is actively developing its own in-house mmWave AiP (antenna in package) to integrate it into more of its portfolio, apart from ...

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Electronic Skin Has Strong Future Stretching Ahead, Study Suggests

A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability, and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real-time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation prosthetics, personalized medicine, soft robotics, and artificial intelligence.

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Tecno Pova With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC to Launch in India on December 4

Tecno Pova smartphone will be launched in India on December 4, a dedicated Flipkart page has revealed. It features a 6.8-inch HD+ (720x1,640 pixels) display with a hole-punch cutout that houses the selfie camera.

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Reliance Jio Adds Nearly 90 Million Subscribers in 2019, Vodafone Idea Loses Over 80 Million: TRAI

Reliance Jio saw considerable gains in 2019. However, Vodafone Idea and Airtel lost millions of wireless subscribers. Vodafone Idea lost 86.13 million subscribers in 2019 and Airtel lost 12.96 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea subscriber base declined from 418.75 million subscribers in December 2018 to 332.61 million subscribers in December 2019.

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Apple Patent Application Shows It Could Bring Force Touch to MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

Apple could develop a new MacBook Pro model with a Touch Bar supporting its pressure sensing tech Force Touch, a patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests. Force Touch was introduced on the first-generation Apple Watch back in September 2014. It later moved to the iPhone as 3D Touch and debuted on the MacBook family in 2015.

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Xbox Bug That Could Have Leaked Actual User Email IDs Through Gamer Tag Patched by Microsoft: Report

Microsoft has reportedly patched a bug that could potentially give hackers access to actual email IDs through Xbox users’ gamer tags.

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Apple Patent Application Shows It Could Bring Force Touch to MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

Apple could develop a new MacBook Pro model with a Touch Bar supporting its pressure sensing tech Force Touch, a patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests. Force Touch was introduced on the first-generation Apple Watch back in September 2014. It later moved to the iPhone as 3D Touch and debuted on the MacBook family in 2015.

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Realme Phone With Model Number RMX3063 Spotted on FCC Certification Site, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

Realme phone with model number RMX3063 has been listed on FCC certification site, suggesting that the company could be working on a new phone to launch in global markets. The phone’s key specifications have leaked through FCC, and it is tipped to include a 5,000mAh battery and a triple rear camera setup.

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Huami Amazfit GTS 2 mini Launch on December 1, Thin and Light Profile Tipped

Huami Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is scheduled to launch in China on December 1. According to Huami Technology’s CEO, the wearable will feature a smaller screen and a thinner profile compared to the original Amazfit GTS 2 that was launched in September.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G Launched in China: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G have been launched in China. International availability of the new phones has not been announced yet. The phones will go on sale in China on December 1.

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Vivo V20 Pro India Launch Confirmed for December 2: Expected Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 Pro India launch is set for Wednesday, December 2, the company confirmed through a media invite. The new Vivo phone was unveiled alongside Vivo V20 in Thailand in September. Vivo V20 Pro comes with dual selfie cameras as well as includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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Black Friday Deals: Dyson Offers Discounts on Air Purifiers, Hair Straighteners, More Products Till November 30

Dyson has announced exclusive offers on a range of its products as a part of Black Friday sale, starting November 27 and will last up to November 30. The deals and money-back policy is exclusive for purchases made through the official website of Dyson India.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G Launched in China: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G have been launched in China. International availability of the new phones has not been announced yet. The phones will go on sale in China on December 1.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Get OxygenOS Update With Game Space Improvements, November 2020 Security Patch

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T get OxygenOS 10.3.7 update with November 2020 security patch and improvements to the Game Space. It brings some system improvements and new additions to the Game Space.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Tips Forthcoming India Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21+ has reportedly been spotted on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) website hinting at an India launch in the near future. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch sometime in January, and there’s also going to be a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra model.

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Lenovo Teases Design Elements of Upcoming Smartphone Series

Lenovo has released a new teaser on Weibo that hints at the design of its upcoming smartphone series. The teaser comes along with three distinct images. The new smartphone series by Lenovo is aimed to go up against the newly launched Redmi Note 9 phones.

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How to Watch India vs Australia Live Stream

India vs Australia ODI series began Friday, and the tour will last until January 2021. Here’s how you can watch the live stream of IND vs AUS, the channels it’s broadcasting on, and the schedule for the full tour.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Alleged Case Renders Show Triple Rear Camera Module Design

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G leaked case renders show the design of its unique rear camera module. The images also show that the rumoured phone carries a dual flash setup on the back.

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Redmi Watch With Up to 12 Days Battery Life, 5ATM Rating Launched

Redmi Watch has launched in China for a price of CNY 299 (roughly Rs. 3,300). It is up for pre-orders for an introductory low price of CNY 269 (roughly Rs. 3,000). It has a square dial and supports 24x7 heart rate monitoring as well. The wearable comes with seven sports modes that include running, swimming, and cycling.

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Surface Laptop 4, Surface Pro 8 Images Allegedly Leak, Tipped to Launch in January Next Year

Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 alleged leaked images that seem to be from a US FCC filing have been shared by a tipster on Twitter. The two laptops are expected to launch in January next year.

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Redmi Watch With Up to 12 Days Battery Life, 5ATM Rating Launched

Redmi Watch has launched in China for a price of CNY 299 (roughly Rs. 3,300). It is up for pre-orders for an introductory low price of CNY 269 (roughly Rs. 3,000). It has a square dial and supports 24x7 heart rate monitoring as well. The wearable comes with seven sports modes that include running, swimming, and cycling.

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TCL 20 5G Leaked Renders, Specifications Tip Snapdragon 690 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras

TCL 20 5G specifications and renders have surfaced online. The new smartphone is rumoured to carry model number T781. The leaked specifications of TCL 20 5G suggest Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC and triple rear cameras.

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Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Urges Honor Sub-Brand to Become Competitor After Split

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei called on employees of its departing Honor subbrand to strive to surpass its parent in a farewell speech as the tech giant sells the budget brand to keep its sanction-hobbled supply chains alive.

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Amazon Workers in Germany Go on Strike on Black Friday Over Pay, Working Conditions

Amazon workers in Germany started a three-day strike Thursday timed to disrupt the online retailer's "Black Friday" sales bonanza.

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Facebook, Google to Face Tougher Competition Rules in UK From New Antitrust Body

Britain will impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers.

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Vivo V21 Series Could Launch as Early as Q1 2021: Report

Vivo V21 series is in the works and could be launched by February, as per a report. While there are no details about the number of models in the lineup and specifications of the upcoming Vivo V21 series, it could release in the first quarter of 2021, according to a company spokesperson.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Bill of Materials Surface Online, South Korean Components Dominate Value: Report

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro bill of materials (BOM) details have emerged on the Web. The iPhone 12 Pro is said to cost $406 (roughly Rs. 30,000), while the iPhone 12 reportedly carries a bill of materials of $373 (roughly Rs. 27,500).

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Nokia 2.4 With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 2.4 has debuted in India with dual rear cameras and a 20:9 display. The Nokia phone was launched in Europe in September — alongside the Nokia 3.4.

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MacBook Air, Pro, Mac Mini Users Facing Bluetooth Issues With First- and Third-Party Peripherals: Report

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with M1 processor seem to be having Bluetooth connectivity issues with both first- and third-party peripherals. Apple is yet to respond to these issues.

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MacBook Air, Pro, Mac Mini Users Facing Bluetooth Issues With First- and Third-Party Peripherals: Report

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with M1 processor seem to be having Bluetooth connectivity issues with both first- and third-party peripherals. Apple is yet to respond to these issues.

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Callers Will Soon Have to Dial ‘0’ Before Making Landline to Mobile Phone Calls: Telecom Department

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says that all fixed line subscribers should be provided with ‘0’ dialling facility, i.e., STD calling. Furthermore, an announcement explaining the change should be created and fed into fixed line switches to bring awareness. DoT orders that this announcement should be made whenever a subscriber dials a mobile number witho...

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Vivo V20 Pro Registrations Begin in India, Launch Expected December 2

Vivo V20 Pro registrations have begun in India and the company’s official website now has a ‘Stay Notified’ button. Previous reports suggest that the phone may be launched in India on December 2.

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Tesla Plans to Produce Electric Car Chargers in China, Document Shows

Tesla plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the US firm that is seeking to expand sales in the world's biggest car market.

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TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

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TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

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TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

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Steam Autumn Sale: FIFA 21, Death Stranding, Marvel’s Avengers, and More

FIFA 21, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Marvel’s Avengers, Death Stranding, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Star Wars: Squadrons, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, PUBG, GTA 5, Among Us — these are the best Steam Black Friday deals during the Steam Autumn Sale.

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SpaceX to Press Ahead With Starlink Tests, Delays Commercial Service

SpaceX will continue beta testing its satellite-based broadband service Starlink into next year, the company said, indicating commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as previously planned.

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Amazon Web Services Sees Widespread Outage; Websites, Software Providers Affected

Amazon's widely used cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is experiencing a large-scale outage, the company said on Wednesday, affecting users ranging from websites to software providers.

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Samsung Odyssey G9, Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Samsung Odyssey G9 and Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitors are available for pre-orders in the Indian market till December 31. They start at Rs. 49,000 and go up to Rs. 1,99,000.

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Vivo Y1s With Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y1s has discreetly launched in India. The phone is listed on the company site and is priced starting at Rs. 7,990. It is positioned in the entry-level segment and key specifications include Android 10 software, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 4,030mAh battery.

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France Orders Tech Giants to Pay Digital Service Tax

France's finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech companies liable for its digital service tax to pay the levy as planned in December.

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France Orders Tech Giants to Pay Digital Service Tax

France's finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech companies liable for its digital service tax to pay the levy as planned in December.

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Tech Giants May Face Fines or Be Forced to Break Up if They Breach New Rules: EU Digital Chief Thierry Breton

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines, be ordered to change their practices, or even be forced to break up their European businesses, the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton said.

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Tech Giants May Face Fines or Be Forced to Break Up if They Breach New Rules: EU Digital Chief Thierry Breton

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines, be ordered to change their practices, or even be forced to break up their European businesses, the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton said.

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Slack in Talks to Be Acquired by Salesforce: Report

Salesforce plans to buy corporate messaging platform Slack, according to a report, leading to a jump in stock prices for the young company.

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TikTok Sale Deadline Extended to December 4 by US Treasury

The US Treasury said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform's American business.

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Micromax in 1b to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today via Flipkart, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Micromax In 1b will be available for purchase through Flipkart as well as the Micromax website. The phone comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, and this version is priced at Rs. 7,999.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Apple HomePod mini Facing Global Availability Issues, Long Shipping Times

Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini smart speaker is facing availability issues in many countries, including some where it has already launched. For now, easy availability is limited to the US and India.

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Google Contacts Will Soon Be Visible on the Gmail Side Panel to Provide Additional Information

Google is adding Contacts to the side panel on Gmail. Soon, you’ll be able to learn more about the person you’re collaborating with on Gmail by hovering around the Contacts icon on the side bar. The feature has begun rolling out, but will take a couple of weeks to reach all users globally.

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Xiaomi 55W Fast Charger Spotted on 3C Certification Website: Report

Xiaomi seems to be working on a 55W fast charger with model number MDY-12-EQ for its mid-range and high-end models, and future Redmi phones, a tipster has shared.

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WhiteHat Jr Exposed Data of Over 2.8 Lakh Students, Teachers Due to Multiple Vulnerabilities: Report

WhiteHat Jr, a popular online coding platform for young kids, exposed personal data of over 2.8 lakh students and teachers due to multiple vulnerabilities that existed in its servers until the middle of November, according to a report. The platform have fixed the issues after it was informed by a security researcher.

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MacBook Air With M1 Processor Scores Over One Million Points on AnTuTu

The M1-based MacBook Air has managed to achieve 11,19,243 points that includes a CPU score of 2,82,265, GPU score of 5,38,944, MEM score of 1,89,921, and UX score of 1,08,113.

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Apple HomePod mini Facing Global Availability Issues, Long Shipping Times

Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini smart speaker is facing availability issues in many countries, including some where it has already launched. For now, easy availability is limited to the US and India.

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MacBook Air With M1 Processor Scores Over One Million Points on AnTuTu

The M1-based MacBook Air has managed to achieve 11,19,243 points that includes a CPU score of 2,82,265, GPU score of 5,38,944, MEM score of 1,89,921, and UX score of 1,08,113.

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Xiaomi 55W Fast Charger Spotted on 3C Certification Website: Report

Xiaomi seems to be working on a 55W fast charger with model number MDY-12-EQ for its mid-range and high-end models, and future Redmi phones, a tipster has shared.

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Samsung Galaxy A12, Samsung Galaxy A02s With 15W Fast Charging and 5,000mAh Battery Announced: Price, Specifications



Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s have been announced in Europe but the company has not shared details on international availability as of yet. The Galaxy A12 starts at EUR 179 while the Galaxy A02s starts at EUR 150.

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Red Dead Online Standalone Game Available December 1 for $5

Red Dead Redemption 2’s online-only Red Dead Online becomes a standalone game on December 1 for an introductory price of $5 (roughly Rs. 370). It will be available on PlayStation Store (for PS4), Microsoft Store (for Xbox One), Rockstar Games Launcher, Epic Games Store, and Steam (for PC).

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EU Says It Could Be Self-Sufficient in Electric Vehicle Batteries by 2025

The European Union could produce enough batteries by 2025 to power its fast-growing fleet of electric vehicles without relying on imported cells, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said.

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Google Docs, Sheets, Slides for iOS Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides users on iOS will now be able to edit Microsoft Office files. This will streamline the workflow, as users won’t be required to covert file types all the time. You can edit, comment, and collaborate through this new feature. The feature was already available for Android and Web users.

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Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro Launch Announcement by Xiaomi Likely for Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun is joining Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 where he’s likely to announce the Mi 11 flagship. The virtual conference is taking place between December 1 and 2.

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Google Docs, Sheets, Slides for iOS Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides users on iOS will now be able to edit Microsoft Office files. This will streamline the workflow, as users won’t be required to covert file types all the time. You can edit, comment, and collaborate through this new feature. The feature was already available for Android and Web users.

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Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro Launch Announcement by Xiaomi Likely for Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun is joining Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 where he’s likely to announce the Mi 11 flagship. The virtual conference is taking place between December 1 and 2.

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Wonder Woman 1984 India Release Date Set for Christmas

Wonder Woman 1984 release date in India is December 25, Christmas Day. India release date for WW84 is the same day as its release on HBO Max and in cinemas in the US. In India, Wonder Woman 1984 will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Dell Rides Booming Demands for Remote-Working Tools to Beat Quarterly Sales Estimates

Dell forecast current-quarter sales above market expectations as a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and learning powered demand for its desktops and notebooks, helping it post a surprise rise in third-quarter revenue.

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Tesla Plans to Build 'World's Largest' Battery Plant Near Berlin

Tesla boss Elon Musk said that he plans to build the world's largest battery-cell factory at the group's electric car plant near Berlin.

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Amazon Offers Up to $3,000 Signing Bonus for New Holiday Hires at US Facilities

Amazon is offering signing bonuses of up to $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2.2 lakhs) at certain facilities in the US as it ramps up hiring for the busy holiday season.

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YouTube Bans One America News Network From Posting New Videos for a Week Due to COVID-19 Rule Violation

YouTube said it had barred the right-wing outlet One America News Network from posting new videos for a week after it broke the site's rules against content that claims there is a guaranteed cure for COVID-19.

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Bitcoin Climbs Towards All-Time High After Topping $19,000

Bitcoin moved to within a whisker of its all-time high on Tuesday, after hitting $19,000 (roughly Rs. 14 lakhs) for the first time in nearly three years.

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ZTE Petition to Reconsider US National Security Threat Designation Rejected by FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it had rejected a petition from ZTE asking the agency to reconsider its decision designating the Chinese company as a US national security threat to communications networks.

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Twitter Verification to Relaunch in Early 2021 Following Public Feedback

Twitter released plans for its new policy on how people are "verified" on the site, an area the company has long promised to revamp to address confusion and criticisms over the blue check-mark badges it uses to authenticate the identity of prominent accounts.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Paytm Postpaid Users Can Now Convert Their Monthly Spends into EMIs

India’s leading fintech company and online payment app, Paytm announced yesterday that their postpaid users can now pay back their dues in instalments (EMIs). The service is intended to add a new level of flexibility to the users’ shopping experience and is available in different categories.

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Nintendo Black Friday Deals: Raji, Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and More

Raji: An Ancient Epic, Hades, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Super Mario Party, Just Dance 2021, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, Torchlight 3, FIFA 21 Legacy Edition, NBA 2K21, Crysis Remastered — these are the best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch games in the Nintendo Cyber Deals sale.

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Moto G 5G, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power may come to the Indian market soon, as per a known tipster. The phones were launched in early November in the European market.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Review

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more than just a iPhone 12 Pro with a larger display and battery. Apple has saved its best camera tech for this model. Does that make it worth the premium over the iPhone 12 Pro? Find out in our review.

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Motorola Nio Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 865 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras, Up to 12GB RAM

Motorola Nio seems to be the next flagship smartphone from the Lenovo-owned company. The phone may be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and come with a triple rear camera setup.

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Twitter to Warn Users Before Liking a Labelled Tweet With Potential Misinformation

Twitter will start showing you a warning when you try to like a tweet that has been labelled for potentially including misleading information. This is rolling out to iOS and the Web globally this week, as per a report. Twitter already shows a warning when you attempt to retweet a labelled tweet.

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Some Apple HomePod mini Users Are Having Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues, No Solution Available Yet

Some users of Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini are facing connectivity issues with the smart speaker, and there doesn’t seem to be a fix for the problem yet. The issue seems to be specific to voice commands for now.

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The Mandalorian AR Experience Brings the Star Wars Series Into Your Home

The Mandalorian AR Experience brings Baby Yoda and the Star Wars series into your homes. Available only on 5G Android phones, The Mandalorian augmented reality app has been developed with the help of Google’s ARCore.

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Some Apple HomePod mini Users Are Having Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues, No Solution Available Yet

Some users of Apple’s newly launched HomePod mini are facing connectivity issues with the smart speaker, and there doesn’t seem to be a fix for the problem yet. The issue seems to be specific to voice commands for now.

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Amazon Echo Buds Get Fitness Features to Track Your Workouts Using Alexa

Amazon Echo Buds are getting a new update that brings fitness features. These new features will enable Amazon’s truly wireless (TWS) earbuds to track activities such as running and walking. The Echo Buds will also be able to track calories burned and offer step count through the new update.

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iPhone 12 Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Speed Test G by a Clear Margin

iPhone 12 has gone head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and secured a clear win in a real-world speed test. The iPhone 12 showed significantly faster speeds in terms of CPU and GPU compared to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

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Poco M3 Price Leaks Ahead of Launch Today, Expected to Start at EUR 149

Poco M3 price has surfaced online hours before its launch. As per a report, the upcoming Poco smartphone will be priced at EUR 149-159 (roughly between Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 14,000) for the base 4GB + 64GB storage variant, and EUR 169-179 (roughly between Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 15,700) for the 4GB + 128GB storage option.

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Delhi Crime Is India’s First Winner at International Emmys. Here’s the Full List

International Emmy Awards 2020 winners list: best drama series winner Delhi Crime is India’s first honour at the International Emmys. Richie Mehta thanked women for the role they played in the Nirbhaya case and on the Netflix series.

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iPhone 12 Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Speed Test G by a Clear Margin

iPhone 12 has gone head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and secured a clear win in a real-world speed test. The iPhone 12 showed significantly faster speeds in terms of CPU and GPU compared to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

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Poco M3 Price Leaks Ahead of Launch Today, Expected to Start at EUR 149

Poco M3 price has surfaced online hours before its launch. As per a report, the upcoming Poco smartphone will be priced at EUR 149-159 (roughly between Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 14,000) for the base 4GB + 64GB storage variant, and EUR 169-179 (roughly between Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 15,700) for the 4GB + 128GB storage option.

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Apple Security Head Thomas Moyer Charged With Offering Bribe for Gun Licences

A California district attorney accused Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer of offering a bribe to state officials for gun licences, according to indictments issued.

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China Launches Chang’e-5 Moon Probe to Bring Back Lunar Rocks

China launched an unmanned spacecraft with Chang'e-5 probe to bring back lunar rocks – the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from the Moon in four decades.

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Micromax In Note 1 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Micromax In Note 1 will go on sale in India. The Micromax phone was launched alongside the Micromax In 1b earlier this month. Micromax In Note 1 competes against the likes of Redmi Note 9 and Realme Narzo 20.

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Google Faces UK Scrutiny Over New Advertising Data Revamp

Google faces fresh regulatory scrutiny in Britain over plans to revamp its ad data system, after an industry lobbying group complained to the competition watchdog that the changes would cement the US tech giant's online dominance.

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Apple Security Head Thomas Moyer Charged With Offering Bribe for Gun Licences

A California district attorney accused Apple Chief Security Officer Thomas Moyer of offering a bribe to state officials for gun licences, according to indictments issued.

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Apple to Extend Fee Waiver for Paid Events Through June 30 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Apple said it would extend through June 30 a waiver on app fees for paid events such as tutoring and fitness classes, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

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Apple to Extend Fee Waiver for Paid Events Through June 30 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Apple said it would extend through June 30 a waiver on app fees for paid events such as tutoring and fitness classes, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

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Snapchat Spotlight Feature Launched, Designed to Be In-App Competitor for TikTok

Snapchat unveiled Spotlight, a new curated short-form video feed, in a stepped-up challenge to social media rivals like TikTok.

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Counterfeit Mi India Products Worth Rs 33.3 Lakh Seized in Bengaluru, Chennai, Here’s How You Can Identify Fake Xiaomi Products

Counterfeit Mi India products worth Rs. 33.3 Lakh were seized from four suppliers in Chennai and three in Bengaluru, as per Xiaomi. The company said in a statement that seven people are currently held in custody for selling the allegedly unauthorised products. Over 3,000 products were found in raids conducted in October and November.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Renders Tip Quad Rear Camera Setup; OnePlus 9 Triple Camera Details Leaked

Onleaks aka Steve Hemmerstoffer has published renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro on Voice. He has additionally tipped key specifications of the OnePlus 9 Pro, including a 6.7-inch display size. The tipster claims that the OnePlus 9 Pro may launch in March 2021.

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Indian Smartphone Exports Estimated to Cross $1.5 Billion by End of 2020: techARC Research

India smartphone exports are estimated to cross $1.5 billion in 2020. India exports smartphones to 24 countries with total of 12.9 million mobiles phones shipped between January and September.

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Samsung 'SHG-N375' Phone With 5G-Enabled Snapdragon 750G Spotted on GeekBench

A GeekBench 5 benchmark run was recently spotted online from a device that bears the model number “Samsung SHG-N375.” The handset has been brought to attention by a reputable tipster, along with some additional information about the hardware that also mentions an Adreno 619 GPU.

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PlayStation 5 Requires a Native Build to Support 120fps, Xbox Series X Only Needs a Minor Patch: Report

PlayStation 5 does not seem to be getting updates for older generation games to run at 120fps like the Xbox Series X does and this is because of the way Sony has implemented backward compatibility.

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Timex Alarm Clock With Wireless Charging Spotted on Wireless Power Consortium Site

Wireless Power Consortium has certified a new Timex alarm clock with wireless charging (TW300) device. The listing has an image attached alongside that shows a cylindrical table-top design with a flat surface on top for wireless charging support. There’s a display screen up front that shows the time in red LED light. This product lets you charge your phone wirelessl...

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Excell Broadband Revises Plans, 150Mbps Available for Rs. 1,199

Excell Broadband is revising its Internet plans with higher speeds and reduced rates. A 150Mbps broadband plan, referred to as the preferred plan, is being offered at Rs. 1,199. Its ‘Smart’ plan, meanwhile, starts at Rs. 499 and offers users 60Mbps speed with 400GB data limit and 1Mbps speed post FUP.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch, Lu Weibing Hints at Snapdragon 750G SoC On-board

A leaked poster claims that the Redmi Note 9 Pro may have an LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and have an 108-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is reported to pack 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The poster also claims that there will be 3.5mm audio jack support and offer NFC. It is also le...

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Google Call May Be the New Name for Phone by Google App, Redesigned Icon Spotted Online

Google Call could be the new name for Google’s phone app as it was spotted in a YouTube ad. The app icon comes with the four Google colours that fall in line with the Workspace rebrand.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch, Lu Weibing Hints at Snapdragon 750G SoC On-board

A leaked poster claims that the Redmi Note 9 Pro may have an LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and have an 108-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is reported to pack 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The poster also claims that there will be 3.5mm audio jack support and offer NFC. It is also le...

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Xbox Black Friday Deals: Sea of Thieves, Watch Dogs: Legion, and More

FIFA 21, Forza Horizon 4, Watch Dogs: Legion, Sea of Thieves, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Gears 5, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, No Man’s Sky, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition, Star Wars: Squadrons, Marvel’s Avengers — these are the best Xbox Black Friday deals on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC games.

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Google Chrome Extensions Must Show Details on User Data They Collect Starting January 2021

Google Chrome extensions will have to show more detail on user data they collect starting from January 2021. The tools for this have been provided to developers and they are required to implement the changes by January 18 next year.

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Poco M3 Key Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch, to Come With 6,000mAh Battery

Poco's global Twitter account has revealed several key specifications of the Poco M3. The phone is teased to sport a 6.53-inch display and is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. The phone is also confirmed to pack a large 6,000mAh battery on board.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Data Hints at Ancient Megaflood on Mars: Study

Flash floods of “unimaginable magnitude” once washed through Gale Crater on Mars' equator around four billion years ago, according to a study which hints at the possibility that life may have existed on the Red Planet.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 Receives Bluetooth Certification, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A12 has been spotted on a Bluetooth certification site. The smartphone has been subject to several leaks of late, indicating that it could be launched soon. Samsung Galaxy A12 is expected to be backed by a Helio P35 SoC, run Android 10 out of the box, and have 3GB RAM on board.

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ShopDisney, Disney’s Online Store, Now Live in India

ShopDisney.in, Disney’s online store, is now open for orders in India, and will serve more than 500 cities at launch. Free shipping is only offered on ShopDisney.in orders that cross Rs. 999.

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Twitter Fleets Accessible Even After 24-Hour Expiration Period, Company Working on Fix: Report

Twitter Fleets are accessible even after their 24-hour expiration period due to a bug, claims a report. The company is working on a fix and will be releasing it soon.

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Vivo V20 Pro Pre-Order Details, Offers in India Leaked Ahead of Launch

Vivo V20 Pro pre-order offers are tipped to include 10 percent cashback on ICICI credit and debit cards, Bank of Baroda credit cards, and ZestMoney Finance. Bajaj Finance may offer an EMI scheme that allows for an upfront fee of just Rs. 101, and there will be several other EMI schemes from IDFC First Bank and Home Credit. Pre-order users may also get Vivo upgrade rew...

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PlayStation Black Friday Deals: FIFA 21, Watch Dogs: Legion, and More

FIFA 21, Watch Dogs: Legion, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Star Wars: Squadrons, NBA 2K21, Persona 5 Royal, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, GTA 5, God of War, PUBG — these are the best PlayStation Black Friday deals on PS4 and PS5 games.

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Google Task Mate Is Now in Testing in India, Users Can Earn Money by Completing Simple Tasks on Their Phone

Google is testing Task Mate, an app that will let users earn money by doing ‘simple’ tasks on their phones. There will be a variety of tasks users can perform, such as clicking a picture of a restaurant or translating a sentence from English to a local language. The app is currently in beta and is limited to selected testers through a referral code system.

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WhiteHat Jr Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Critic Pradeep Poonia: Report

IIT alumnus Pradeep Poonia released a series of tweets earlier this month, sharing internal slack chats from WhiteHat Jr among other things. Poonia alleges that the teachers aren’t trained enough, and lack sufficient knowledge to teach the students who sign up for the program about coding. WhiteHat Jr has dismissed these claims and asked for $2.6 million (roughly Rs...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 With S Pen May Launch in June 2021; Galaxy Note Series May Be Discontinued

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (not the official name) is said to launch in June 2021 and the company may discontinue the Galaxy Note series as it is bringing S Pen support to the Galaxy S lineup and its future foldable phones.

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China’s Moon Probe to Seek First Lunar Rocks Retrieval for a Nation Since 1970s

China plans to launch a moon probe this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from Earth's natural satellite since the 1970s. China's Chang'e-5 probe will attempt to collect 2 kg (4 1/2 pounds) of samples in a previously unvisited area.

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Sunday, November 22, 2020

Tenet Release Date in India Set for December 4

Tenet India release date is December 4, Warner Bros. India has announced in a video featuring Tenet cast member Dimple Kapadia.

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HDFC Bank Is Down, Debit Card, UPI Transactions, and Even ATMs Not Working, Customers Say

HDFC Bank is down for a large number of its customers in India, who are not able to use UPI payments, debit cards, or netbanking on the site. Users have taken to Twitter to complain, but the bank says the issue will be resolved soon.

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Lenovo Teases Smartphone Series That Could Take on New Redmi Note 9 Models

Lenovo has teased the launch of its new smartphone series in China that could take on the new Redmi Note 9 models. While the Redmi Note 9 launch is set for November 26, Lenovo hasn’t yet provided any details about when it’s planning to bring its new models.

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Instagram Reels Gets ‘Branded Content Tag’ Feature

Instagram has announced new updates for branded content on its platform, including the Branded Content Tag feature in Reels.

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Instagram Reels Gets ‘Branded Content Tag’ Feature

Instagram has announced new updates for branded content on its platform, including the Branded Content Tag feature in Reels.

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LG May Have a 17-Inch Rollable Laptop in the Works, Patent Suggests

LG has reportedly filed a patent for a rollable laptop. The laptop appears to come with a foldable keyboard and touchpad.

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Amazon Music Expands X-Ray With Trivia for Your Favourite Songs

Amazon Music is expanding its existing X-Ray feature to provide you with some interesting behind-the-scenes titbits and trivia for your favourite songs. The new expansion comes months after the music streaming service provided line-by-line lyrics through the X-Ray integration.

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Microsoft Teams Bringing Free All-Day Video, Voice Calling Option to Take on Zoom

Microsoft Teams is bringing a free all-day video and voice calling option that will go live for up to 300 participants. In addition to free all-day calling, Microsoft Teams is getting the ability to create a group chat with up to 250 people and view up to 49 members simultaneously.

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Black Panther Sequel to Begin Shooting in July 2021

Months after the demise of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studio is planning to begin shooting for the sequel of the superhero film in July 2021.

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Google, Facebook, Twitter, More Tech Giants Threaten to Leave Pakistan Over Censorship Rules

Internet and technology companies have threatened to leave Pakistan after the government granted blanket powers to authorities to censor digital content, a move critics say was aimed at curtailing freedom of expression in the conservative Islamic nation.

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Twitter to Hand Presidential @POTUS Account to Joe Biden on Inauguration Day



Twitter will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he is sworn in on inauguration day, even if President Donald Trump has not conceded his election loss.

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Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gaming Involving Betting; Rs. 5,000 Fine, Imprisonment for Violators

An ordinance to "ban online gaming" involving betting, has been promulgated by the Tamil Nadu government in the backdrop of suicides by gamers who allegedly lost money, and any violation would attract both fine and imprisonment, ranging up to two years.

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Tesla Workers Deemed Essential, Not Impacted by California’s New Coronavirus Curfew: State Health Department

Workers at Tesla’s California vehicle factory are deemed essential and are not impacted by the state's latest restrictions to curb a new surge in coronavirus infections, the California health department said.

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Reliance-Future’s $3.4-Billion Deal Cleared by CCI Despite Amazon’s Objections

Competition Commission of India (CCI) cleared conglomerate Reliance Industries' $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 25,200 crores) deal to buy Future Group's retail assets, thwarting Amazon’s efforts to block the deal.

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Bitcoin Climbs to Three-Year Peak, All-Time High in Focus

Bitcoin rose to a nearly three-year high on Friday, as investors continued to scoop the virtual currency on expectations it could well exceed its all-time peak of just under $20,000 (roughly Rs. 14.8 lakhs).

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Google Antitrust Lawsuit: Apple, GroupM Ask for Tough Protection for Data

Apple, GroupM, and others asked the judge hearing the Justice Department's lawsuit against Google to allow them to designate certain data used by the government as "highly confidential," to ensure that no one from Google could see it.

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Google Antitrust Lawsuit: Apple, GroupM Ask for Tough Protection for Data

Apple, GroupM, and others asked the judge hearing the Justice Department's lawsuit against Google to allow them to designate certain data used by the government as "highly confidential," to ensure that no one from Google could see it.

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Samsung Galaxy A12 5G Leaked Case Renders Suggest Waterdrop-Style Display, Square-Shaped Camera Module



Samsung Galaxy A12 5G case renders have surfaced on the Web. The renders hint at a waterdrop-style display notch as well as a quad rear camera setup on the unannounced Samsung phone.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 750G SoC, 8GB RAM



Redmi Note 9 5G has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench. The smartphone achieves a score of 645 in single-core testing and a score of 1,963 in multi-core testing. Xiaomi is yet to officially announce the arrival of the rumoured Redmi Note 9 5G series, and with leaks pouring in at this speed, the company is expected to make an announcement soon.

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Google Strikes Copyright Payment Deal With Some French Media Groups



Google said that it had signed "some individual agreements" on copyright payments with French newspapers and magazines after months of wrangling over the sharing of revenues from the display of news in search results.

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Amazon to Delay Black Friday Sale Operations to December 4 in France, Head Frederic Duval Says



Amazon France head Frederic Duval said his group had decided to postpone its Black Friday discount shopping sales to December 4.

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Twitter to Finish Delayed Fleets Rollout by November 20, Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour Says



Twitter has resolved most performance issues with its new ephemeral Fleets and expects to complete the global launch by Friday, the company's product chief said.

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Apple Defends Delay of Privacy Feature, Slams Facebook



Apple slammed Facebook and other internet giants for their ad-targeting practices in response to a letter questioning a decision by the iPhone maker to delay a new privacy feature.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer, Behind-the-Scenes Look at Keanu Reeves, Music Unveiled

Cyberpunk 2077 has released a new gameplay trailer, a trailer for Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the game’s music and soundtrack, and Reeves’ performance. Cyberpunk 2077 release date is December 10 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Apple Defends Delay of Privacy Feature, Slams Facebook



Apple slammed Facebook and other internet giants for their ad-targeting practices in response to a letter questioning a decision by the iPhone maker to delay a new privacy feature.

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Show Similar Internals to Intel-Powered Models, iFixit Teardown Reveals



MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor have made their way to iFixit’s teardown process and the team found not much has changed. The new laptops come with pretty much the same internal configuration as the Intel models.

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Fortnite to Be Brought Back to Apple Devices by Nvidia, Epic Games in 'Near Future'



Nvidia and Epic Games said they are working together to put Fortnite back on Apple devices in the "near future" as part of Nvidia's streaming game service.

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Facebook Offers Up First-Ever Estimate of Hate Speech Prevalence on Its Platform



Facebook for the first time disclosed numbers on the prevalence of hate speech on its platform, saying that out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter, 10 to 11 included hate speech.

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Poco M3 Poster Leak Tips Design Details, Colour Options Ahead of Launch

Poco M3 poster shows the design of the phone from the front and back, leaving very little to the imagination. The Poco M3 is seen to sport a waterdrop-style notch up front, slight chin at the bottom of the display, and flat edges. The volume rocker and the power button are seen to sit on the right edge of the screen.

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Samsung Galaxy A70 Starts Receiving One UI 2.5 Update With November 2020 Security Patch: Report

Samsung Galaxy A70 is reportedly receiving the One UI 2.5 update, carrying the firmware version A705FNXXU5CTK. The update brings with it the November 2020 Android security patch and adds new features and improvements. It is currently only rolling out to Galaxy A70 variants sold in Ukraine by mobile operator Kyivstar, as per a report.

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James Bond Origin Story Game, Project 007, in the Works at Hitman Studio IO Interactive

Hitman developer IO Interactive is in “active development” stage on Project 007, the very first James Bond origin story game. It will be made for “modern systems and platforms,” that means Project 007 should be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Apple Brings iOS 14.2.1 to Address Issues With iPhone 12 Series, Fixes iPhone 12 mini Lock Screen Problem

Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 that brings fixes for some of the issues impacting the iPhone 12 series. Among other fixes, the latest update addresses the issue that was causing the lock screen to be unresponsive on iPhone 12 mini.

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Facebook Said to Be Shut Down in Vietnam Over Censorship Requests

Vietnam has threatened to shut down Facebook in the country if it does not bow to government pressure to censor more local political content on its platform, a senior official at the US social media giant said.

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Fortnite to Be Brought Back to Apple Devices by Nvidia, Epic Games in 'Near Future'



Nvidia and Epic Games said they are working together to put Fortnite back on Apple devices in the "near future" as part of Nvidia's streaming game service.

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Apple Brings iOS 14.2.1 to Address Issues With iPhone 12 Series, Fixes iPhone 12 mini Lock Screen Problem



Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 that brings fixes for some of the issues impacting the iPhone 12 series. Among other fixes, the latest update addresses the issue that was causing the lock screen to be unresponsive on iPhone 12 mini.

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Show Similar Internals to Intel-Powered Models, iFixit Teardown Reveals



MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor have made their way to iFixit’s teardown process and the team found not much has changed. The new laptops come with pretty much the same internal configuration as the Intel models.

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Netflix’s Free Weekend, StreamFest, Begins December 5. Here Are All the Details



Netflix free weekend, StreamFest, comes to India December 5 at 12:01am. Here’s what you need to know, including dates and times, how to sign up, and stream access and quality.

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Twitter Faces Renewed Heat From Legislators Over Inaction Against Anti-Court Posts



Twitter faced censure from Indian legislators for a second time in weeks for failing to take down posts critical of India's top court and judges that a parliamentary panel called "obscene."

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Google Messages to Get End-to-End Encryption for Android Users



Google said it will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android users, making it harder for anyone – including law enforcement – to read the content of messages.

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Netflix’s Free Weekend, StreamFest, Begins December 5. Here Are All the Details



Netflix free weekend, StreamFest, comes to India December 5 at 12:01am. Here’s what you need to know, including dates and times, how to sign up, and stream access and quality.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Redmi Note Series Sold Over 140 Million Units Globally, Redmi Note 8 Series Saw Second Highest Sales in H1 2020



Redmi Note series has sold over 140 million units globally. Xiaomi shared the development on Weibo. Redmi Note 8 series was the second highest selling series globally in the first half of 2020.

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Redmi Note 9 5G Launch Tipped for November 26, Redmi Note 9T Spotted on SRIM Site



A Chinese tipster on Weibo has shared a leaked poster that suggests that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch in China on November 26. The poster says that the launch event will begin at 8pm local time. Redmi is yet to confirm this event officially. This refutes previous reportage of a launch on November 24.

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Redmi Note Series Sold Over 140 Million Units Globally, Redmi Note 8 Series Saw Second Highest Sales in H1 2020



Redmi Note series has sold over 140 million units globally. Xiaomi shared the development on Weibo. Redmi Note 8 series was the second highest selling series globally in the first half of 2020.

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Redmi Note Series Sold Over 140 Million Units Globally, Redmi Note 8 Series Saw Second Highest Sales in H1 2020



Redmi Note series has sold over 140 million units globally. Xiaomi shared the development on Weibo. Redmi Note 8 series was the second highest selling series globally in the first half of 2020.

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Google Tree Canopy Lab Tool Launches to Help Cities Plant More Trees



Google has unveiled Tree Canopy Lab, a new tool that will help cities keep cool. City areas are prone to trap heat during summers, and Tree Canopy Lab aims to develop an understanding of the tree cover in a city and help its residents plant more trees where they are sparse.

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NordPass Report Reveals Worst Passwords of 2020; ‘123456’, ‘password’, ‘iloveyou’ Are the Usual Suspects



A report by password manager NordPass reveals the 200 worst passwords of the year, details how many times they have been exposed, used, and the time it would take to crack them. ‘123456’ was the most commonly used password in 2020 and has been breached more than 23 million times, as per the report.

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Redmi Note 9 5G Launch Tipped for November 26, Redmi Note 9T Spotted on SRIM Site



A Chinese tipster on Weibo has shared a leaked poster that suggests that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch in China on November 26. The poster says that the launch event will begin at 8pm local time. Redmi is yet to confirm this event officially. This refutes previous reportage of a launch on November 24.

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Vivo OriginOS Rollout Details Revealed, Upcoming 'X Series' Phone to Get It First



The roadmap reveals that the Vivo Nex 3S, Vivo X50 Pro+, Vivo X50 Pro, Vivo X505, Vivo S7, iQoo 5 Pro, iQoo 5, iQoo 3, iQoo Pro, iQoo, and iQoo Neo 3 will receive the new OriginOS open beta before January 21, 2021.

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Realme 7 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications



Realme 7 5G has been launched in the UK. The new smartphone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC and includes a 120Hz display. Realme 7 5G also features quad rear cameras as well as a hole-punch display design.

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Google AI’s Chimera Painter Can Turn Your Doodles Into Realistic Monsters



Google AI’s Chimera Painter tool transforms rough outlines into fleshed-out creatures. It is a machine learning (ML) model created via Unreal Engine and the GAN-based ML algorithm. It adds features and textures to a creative outline, segmented with body part labels.

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Audeze Penrose Planar Magnetic Gaming Headphones With PS5 Compatibility Launched



Audeze, a brand better known for its high-end audiophile headphones, has launched its Penrose gaming headphones for Rs. 24,990. The standard edition of the headset is compatible with the Sony PS5.

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Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones With 40mm Drivers, Personal Sound Profile Support Launched in India



Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones have been launched in India. They feature 40mm drivers and the company says the audio quality has been improved over the original Crusher.

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Google Assistant, Fi Expand Family-Oriented Features; Allow Users to Create Notes for Chores, Set Data Budget



Google is adding a bunch of new family-oriented features to Google Assistant and Google Fi. Family Notes will let users create digital sticky notes to centralise chores, while Family Bell will be getting new sound effects and suggested bells. Google Fi will let you block strangers from calling and texting your child by only allowing saved and recent contacts to reach ...

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Support CrossOver 20 to Run Windows Apps



MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor now support CrossOver 20 by CodeWeavers. It allows users to run some Windows apps without having to install the operating system.

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Facebook Brings E.gg App That Lets You Design Your Own Zine-Like Webpages



Facebook has launched an app called E.gg to offer users with a “platform for freeform creative expression” and build zine-like webpages with GIFs, images, and text. E.gg was initially launched as a pilot earlier this year.

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YouTube App Update Brings Dedicated Section for Purchased Content, Audio Ads Announced




YouTube has added a dedicated section for purchased content on the app. It has also announced audio ads in beta to help interested businesses connect with the podcast-listening audience on YouTube. These audio ads need to be around 15 seconds long and they’ll focus more on audio, rather than video.

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MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Support CrossOver 20 to Run Windows Apps



MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor now support CrossOver 20 by CodeWeavers. It allows users to run some Windows apps without having to install the operating system.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite With UTG May Democratise Foldable Smartphone Technology Next Year



Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be an affordable foldable display smartphone coming next year. It is believed that it will use Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) and will democratise foldable display technology.

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Amazon Fire TV Devices Get Alexa in Hindi, Routines Support



Amazon Alexa on Fire TV devices in India has received Hindi language support. Amazon has also expanded Alexa Routines to Fire TV devices.

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Pokemon Go ‘Go Beyond’ Update to Release November 30, Level Cap Increased to 50







Pokemon Go will get a new ‘Go Beyond’ update on November 30, Niantic has announced. This will shake things up for pro players who have already reached level 40. These users will now get the chance to go up to level 50 – and be the first ones to do so. Game makers have also made adjustments to the levelling up mechanism, giving users more ways to earn XP.

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Gionee M12 With Quad Rear Cameras, 5,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications





Gionee M12 has launched in Nigeria. It comes in two variants — a Helio A25 model and a Helio P22 model. The phone has launched in Dazzling Black and Magic Green colour options.

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iPhone 12 Models Having Display Issues, Apple Believes a Software Update Can Fix Them: Report





iPhone 12 series users have reported display issues including a green tint and screen flickering. Apple believes this can be solved by a software update and has advised technicians to not service iPhone 12 models with these issues.

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Amazon Prime Air Drone Project Sacks Dozens of Staff, Taps New Manufacturers: Report






Amazon has laid off dozens of R&D and manufacturing staff from its delivery drone project, Amazon Prime Air. The company has reached tentative deals with two external manufacturers to build component parts of its long-awaited drone.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

How to Change Site Title and Tagline in WordPress
















we're going to see how you can change the site and the tagline on your website.


Let's say you have launched a new site.


And you have the full title and titles like this now, how do you change this?


Now, if we search for our website on Google. You can see that our website has a default WordPress title and Tag along. But it looks unprofessional.


So let's see how you can change the default title and tagline inwardness.


Religious sites, title and tagline. First, let's log to our website.

By adding login. And enter. Not allowing log onto what was.

And they use a name and password. And slogan. Now see site, let's go here.


And click visit site.




Now, to change the title and tagline, all you have to do is just click customize.

And you will get this option now identity.


And here we got the option for changing the title and tackling.


Now, under the title, which you want for your website,


so I'm going to enter my title and untangling. Now, once you enter your title and tagline, this is how it will look on your website.


And on the Google search results. So once you have added the title and tagline to see the changes, just click publish.


As soon as you click publish, the title and tagline will be updated on your website. So now if we go back to our website.


And click refresh.


You can see that we have successfully changed our title and tagline. And now we have a more professional look when a site appears on the Google search results. So now you know how you can change the title and tagline of your website.


Now, here, instead of having a title and text. What if you want to add a logo to your site? So next, let's see how you can add a logo to your header like this.





So to add the local. Let's go back to the STAP. And Pixelate. And just drag and drop your logo like this. Now, as you can see, the logo has been added here. And you can see that we also have the title and tag line here. Now to remove the title and tag line from here. Just disable this option. And it will be removed. So now to save the changes, let's publish. And your logo will be updated on your website. So now if we go back to our website.

You can see that we have got our logo on the site. So this is how you can add the logo to your site. Next, let's go to the bonus part of this tutorial where we see how you can add a site on.

Now, if you see here, we have a default WordPress icon next to our title. Now, how do you change this icon? So let's see how you can adjust on the outside. Let's go back to the stab. Now scroll down and select site on. And here, drag and drop the image you want as a site icon. And as you can see, this icon has been added. So to see the changes, let's click publish.

And now if we go back to our website. And then click refresh.

You can see that has been changed. So this is how you can just take on. OK, that's it. So now you know how you can change the site's title tagline, the logo and the site icon.



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