Friday, April 30, 2021

Apple Tops Tablet, HP Leads Chromebook Markets as Global Shipments See Massive Growth in Q1 2021: IDC

Tablets registered a growth of 55.2 percent with shipments totalling 39.9 million units, while Chromebooks grew by 357.1 percent with 13 million units shipped in Q1 2021, International Data Corporation (IDC) said in a report. Samsung and Lenovo registered growth in both tablets and Chromebook shipments.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale from May 2: Discounts and Offers on Phones, Smart TVs, Other Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will go live on Sunday, May 2. Here are the deals and discounts you’ll get on popular mobile phones and other electronic devices.

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Apple Tops Tablet, HP Leads Chromebook Markets as Global Shipments See Massive Growth in Q1 2021: IDC

Tablets registered a growth of 55.2 percent with shipments totalling 39.9 million units, while Chromebooks grew by 357.1 percent with 13 million units shipped in Q1 2021, International Data Corporation (IDC) said in a report. Samsung and Lenovo registered growth in both tablets and Chromebook shipments.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale from May 2: Discounts and Offers on Phones, Smart TVs, Other Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will go live on Sunday, May 2. Here are the deals and discounts you’ll get on popular mobile phones and other electronic devices.

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Redmi Note 10T Tipped to Launch as Rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G With Some Differences

Redmi Note 10T could be launched as a rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G. Noted tipster XiaomiUI has shared a screenshot from MIUI code that shows the name of three phones – Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 10, and Redmi Note 10T. All the phones are codenamed Camellia and the tipster claims that the global Redmi Note 10 5G may launch in other international markets as Redmi Note...

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Wonder Woman 1984 Sets May Release Date on Amazon Prime Video in India

Wonder Woman 1984 OTT release date is May 15. You can stream and download the full movie online on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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‘That Backfired’: Mark Zuckerberg Explains ‘Lizard’ Look in Live Chat

The Facebook founder explained his viral photo from last year where he was covered up in a thick layer of sunscreen by saying he was trying to hide from paparazzi, but admitted on a live chat that it backfired.

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Google Play to Enforce Guidelines to Eliminate Misleading, Spam, or Clone Apps Later This Year

The new strict policy change brings restrictions to app metadata and new guidelines for Store listing preview assets. For instance, an app cannot use graphic or text to indicate ranking, promote deals, incentivise deals, or for any tactics that can be misleading to users. These changes are set to go into effect in the ‘second half of 2021’.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 Specifications Tipped via Geekbench Listing

Samsung Galaxy M32 specifications have been tipped through a listing on Geekbench. The new Samsung phone is said to be a rebranding of the Galaxy A32 4G.

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VPN Hack Within US Federal Agencies Faces Probe as Government Races to Find Clues

The US government is investigating a hack against federal agencies that began during the Trump administration but was only recently discovered, according to senior US officials and private sector cyber defenders.

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Samsung Leads as Global Smartphone Shipments Record 27 Percent YoY Growth in Q1 2021

Smartphone shipments worldwide grew 27 percent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 347 million smartphones. The growth has been attributed to regions like Europe that are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oppo F11 Pro Getting Android 11-Based ColorOS 11 Update in India

Oppo F11 Pro is receiving Android 11 update in India, the company confirmed via a tweet reply. There has been no official confirmation from Oppo regarding the changelog or the firmware version of the update. However, it is reported to be 2.81GB in size.

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Samsung Leads as Global Smartphone Shipments Record 27 Percent YoY Growth in Q1 2021

Smartphone shipments worldwide grew 27 percent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 347 million smartphones. The growth has been attributed to regions like Europe that are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Disaster Girl’ Zoe Roth Turns Her Meme Into $500,000 NFT

The girl had shot to Internet fame after her father had shot a photograph of her smiling in front of a burning house in 2005.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini in Purple Colour Now Available in India; AirTag Goes on Sale as Well

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Purple colour variant and AirTag are now on sale in India, just days after their debut at Apple’s Spring Loaded event last week. Apple is also set to start taking pre-orders for the iPad Pro (2021), iMac (2021), and Apple TV 4K (2021) later today.

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Samsung Leads Global Smartphone Market as YoY Shipments Record 27 Percent Growth in Q1 2021

Smartphone shipments worldwide grew 27 percent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 347 million smartphones. The growth has been attributed to regions like Europe that are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini in Purple Colour Now Available in India; AirTag Goes on Sale as Well

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Purple colour variant and AirTag are now on sale in India, just days after their debut at Apple’s Spring Loaded event last week. Apple is also set to start taking pre-orders for the iPad Pro (2021), iMac (2021), and Apple TV 4K (2021) later today.

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Army of the Dead, Lucifer, Toofaan, and More: May 2021 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

Radhe, Army of the Dead, Lucifer season 5 part 2, Love Death + Robots season 2, Toofaan, Sardar Ka Grandson, Castlevania season 4, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Jupiter’s Legacy, Master of None season 3 — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5 and Apple TV+ in May 2021.

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IBM to Acquire Software Provider Turbonomic for Over $1.5 Billion

IBM said it has agreed to acquire Turbonomic, a provider of software that helps companies monitor the performance of their business applications, the latest in a series of cloud computing acquisitions by the tech giant.

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Microsoft to Take Smaller Cut From Video Game Developers: Report

Microsoft will cut its charges for video game developers who publish games in its online store, starting August, the New York Times reported.

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NASA Postpones Mars Ingenuity Helicopter’s Fourth Flight Due to Software Glitch

NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter missed its fourth scheduled flight on Thursday, with the space agency blaming a software glitch and vowing to try again the next day.

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Twitter Warns of Rising Costs, Slow User Growth as Pandemic Boost Fizzles; Meets Revenue Expectations

Twitter posted revenues and user numbers mostly in line with analyst estimates in stark contrast to the better performing digital ad firms like Facebook and Alphabet.

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Amazon Expects Sales Windfall as US Economy Reopens, Posts Record Profits

Amazon, one of the biggest winners of the pandemic, posted record profits and signalled that consumers would keep spending in a growing US economy and converts to online shopping are not likely to leave.

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Redmi Note 10 Price in India Increased by Rs. 500: All the Details

Redmi Note 10 is currently priced on Amazon India and Mi.com at Rs. 12,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model and Rs. 14,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. This reflects a Rs. 500 hike from its original launch price of Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 13,999, respectively.

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Google Adds Travel Tools to Show COVID-19 Advisories, Updates Explore Tab, More

Google has added new travel tools to show COVID-19 related advisories and restrictions to its search engine. Google’s travel page has also got a dedicated Explore tab that shows additional information.

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DC FanDome Date Set for October 16: What to Expect

DC FanDome 2021 date is October 16. Warner’s virtual DC convention returns — expect The Batman, Black Adam, Gotham Knights, The Flash, Aquaman 2 to be invovled.

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Amazon, Intel, Google, More Companies Step Up to Combat India's COVID-19 Crisis

Global and Indian firms are flexing their industrial muscle to help the world's second biggest population battle coronavirus, coming to the rescue of a public health system buckling under the weight of surging infections and deaths.

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Samsung Rides Smartphones, Home Appliances Sale to Post 46.3 Percent Jump in Q1 Profits

Samsung posted a 46.3 percent rise in first-quarter net profits, largely driven by robust sales of its smartphones and home appliances due to continued stay-at-home demand.

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NASA Pays Rich Homage To Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins

Michael Collins, the third American astronaut on the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon along with Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, passed away on Wednesday, and was paid tribute to by NASA.

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Among Us Getting 6 New Colours, Enhanced Art Style, 15-Player Lobbies, More

Among Us developer InnerSloth is updating its popular game. The game will get new features including 6 new colours, enhanced art styles, and more, along with various bug fixes and improvements.

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Apple M1 Successor to Debut in July, Could Be Called M2 or M1X: Report

Apple may start shipping the successor to its M1 chip in July, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Speculated to be called M2 or M1X, the new Apple Silicon is said to have entered mass production.

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1.32 Crore Vaccination Registrations in One Day Through CoWIN Portal

The registration process began 4pm on Saturday, April 28, and the government has announced that over 1.32 crore people registered in just one day. There were initial glitches, probably because the portal was handling more than 50,000 API calls per second.

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Tencent Said to Face Substantial Penalty From China in Antitrust Crackdown

China is preparing a substantial fine for Tencent as part of its sweeping antitrust clampdown on the country's Internet giants, but it is likely to be less than the record penalty imposed on Alibaba earlier this month, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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Netflix’s Play Something Button Rolls Out for All Users Globally

Netflix’s shuffle play “Play Something” button on TV is here for everyone. You hit the Play Something button and Netflix will pick a title from its catalogue — a film or a TV show — that draws on your existing tastes.

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PUBG Lite Will Not Be Playable Anymore From Today, April 29; Player Support Ending on May 29

PUBG Lite has reached its end of service as of today, April 29 and players will no longer be able to play the game like they did. The player service will remain active till May 29 and the Facebook page will remain live till further notice.

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Xiaomi Retains Top Spot as India Smartphone Market Sees 11 Percent YoY Shipment Growth in Q1 2021: Canalys

Smartphone shipments in India grew 11 percent on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 37.1 million smartphones in the country. The growth has been attributed to COVID-19 crisis that pushed the use of smartphones for remote education and work from home.

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Spotify Now Has 158 Million Subscribers, Company Posts Rare Profit

Spotify posted rare net profit in the first quarter and a sharp increase in paid subscribers as the music streaming giant launched in dozens of new markets, but disappointing total users sent shares tumbling. The company said in a press release that it now has 158 million subscribers.

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Apple M1 Successor to Debut in July, Could Be Called M2 or M1X: Report

Apple may start shipping the successor to its M1 chip in July, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Speculated to be called M2 or M1X, the new Apple Silicon is said to have entered mass production.

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Xiaomi Retains Top Spot as India Smartphone Market Sees 11 Percent YoY Shipment Growth in Q1 2021: Canalys

Smartphone shipments in India grew 11 percent on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 37.1 million smartphones in the country. The growth has been attributed to COVID-19 crisis that pushed the use of smartphones for remote education and work from home.

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Xiaomi Retains Top Spot as India Smartphone Market Sees 11 Percent YoY Shipment Growth in Q1 2021: Canalys

Smartphone shipments in India grew 11 percent on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter of 2021, as per a report by Canalys. The market research firm said that smartphone vendors shipped a total of 37.1 million smartphones in the country. The growth has been attributed to COVID-19 crisis that pushed the use of smartphones for remote education and work from home.

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Luca Trailer Out Now, Sets Up Pixar’s Coming-of-Age Italian Adventure

Pixar’s Luca gets a new trailer. Luca release date is June 18 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer lead Luca voice cast. Enrico Casarosa directs.

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Vivo V21 5G to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications, More

Vivo V21 5G is all set to launch in India today. The phone was unveiled in Malaysia just two days ago and now it is set to arrive to the Indian market. The launch event in India will be livestreamed for all users to see. It will begin at 12pm IST.

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Facebook Benefits From Pandemic Ad Spending but Warns Apple Privacy Policies Could Spoil Its Party

Facebook beat Wall Street expectations for both quarterly revenue and profit but warned that growth later this year could "significantly" decline as new Apple privacy policies will make it more difficult to target advertisements.

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#ResignModi: Facebook Blocks Posts ‘by Mistake’ for Hours as India’s COVID-19 Crisis Grows

Facebook blocked posts tagged #ResignModi before restoring them hours later, stoking a controversy that’s erupted over government requests to remove social media content as India grapples with an escalating COVID-19 crisis.

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Apple Rides 5G iPhone Demand to Soar Past Sales, Profit Targets; Warns of Chip Shortages

Apple posted sales and profits ahead of Wall Street expectations fuelled by 5G iPhone upgrades but warned a global chip shortage could dent iPad and Mac sales by several billion dollars.

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Apple Rides 5G iPhone Demand to Soar Past Sales, Profit Targets; Warns of Chip Shortages

Apple posted sales and profits ahead of Wall Street expectations fuelled by 5G iPhone upgrades but warned a global chip shortage could dent iPad and Mac sales by several billion dollars.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Xiaomi Leads India Smartphone Shipments, OnePlus Sees Highest YoY Growth in Q1 2021: Counterpoint

Counterpoint’s latest report on Indian smartphone shipments in Q1 2021 has released, and Xiaomi has come out on top once again. While Xiaomi grabbed the highest market share of 26 percent, it recorded only a 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in Q1 2021, largely driven by the Redmi 9 series. Counterpoint says Redmi 9A was the best-selling model during the quarter, ...

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Series, Fire HD 10 Kids, Fire Kids Pro Tablet Models With Brighter Displays, More RAM Launched

Amazon Fire HD 10, Fire HD 10 Plus, Fire HD 10 Kids, Fire 7 Kids Pro, Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet models have been released. Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus come with 10.1-inch 1,920x1,200 pixels resolution displays.

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Xiaomi Leads India Smartphone Shipments, OnePlus Sees Highest YoY Growth in Q1 2021: Counterpoint

Counterpoint’s latest report on Indian smartphone shipments in Q1 2021 has released, and Xiaomi has come out on top once again. While Xiaomi grabbed the highest market share of 26 percent, it recorded only a 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in Q1 2021, largely driven by the Redmi 9 series. Counterpoint says Redmi 9A was the best-selling model during the quarter, ...

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Dogecoin Investor Says He Became a Millionaire in 2 Months

The investor said his initial investment had grown from Rs. 1.3 crores to almost Rs. 15 crores after the value of the meme cryptocurrency surged.

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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G Specifications, Design Tipped Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G specifications have been tipped by an alleged Google Play Console listing. An image suggesting the design of the phone also said to have appeared on the Google site.

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Asus ZenFone 8 Launch Date Set for May 12, to Sport Hole-Punch Cutout for Selfie Camera

Asus ZenFone 8 will be launched at an event scheduled for May 12 at 7pm CEST (10.30pm IST). Asus is likely to livestream its event on its social media channels. The smartphone will have a display that has a hole-punch cutout in the top left corner for the selfie camera, Asus confirmed via a tweet. Past leaks have suggested that Asus may launch ZenFone 8 Mini and ZenFo...

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is the latest smartphone to launch in the Indian market by the Korean tech giant. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and has a quad rear camera setup. It has a waterdrop-style notch up front and a multi-coloured panel at the back.

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Man Tweets To Google CEO Sundar Pichai, for Help Resetting His Gmail Password

When Google CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted to talk about how Google will aid India in the fight against COVID-19, he probably wasn’t expecting a tech support request.

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Apple Music Launches Top 25 Playlists for 100 Cities Around the World With iOS 14.5 Update

Apple Music is launching Top 25 Playlists in more than 100 cities around the world. Users who aren’t subscribed to Apple Music can access the playlists through its Web player. Alongside, Apple Music will allow record label searches so listeners can find songs and albums from a particular record label.

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Apple Music Launches Top 25 Playlists for 100 Cities Around the World With iOS 14.5 Update

Apple Music is launching Top 25 Playlists in more than 100 cities around the world. Users who aren’t subscribed to Apple Music can access the playlists through its Web player. Alongside, Apple Music will allow record label searches so listeners can find songs and albums from a particular record label.

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Zomato Files for Rs. 8,250-Crore IPO as Food Delivery Surges in Pandemic

Zomato has filed for an IPO of up to Rs. 8,250 crores as consumers increasingly turn to ordering food online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Realme X7 Max India Launch Expected at Major Event Confirmed for May 4

In the latest #AskMadhav podcast, Sheth revealed that Realme will be hosting a launch event on May 4. At the event, the company will unveil a new flagship smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The name of the phone was not revealed during the episode, but it is largely anticipated to be the Realme X7 Max.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration to Go Live in India for People Aged 18-44 Years From 4pm Today: How to Register

COVID-19 vaccine registration in India for people aged between 18 and 44 years will begin from 4pm today (Wednesday, April 28). You can register using the CoWIN portal or through the Aarogya Setu or Umang app.

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Microsoft Rides Cloud Strength to Post Sales Growth; Windows, Xbox Businesses See Strong Demand

Microsoft met analysts' quarterly sales expectations and beat profit estimates, but its shares fell slightly reflecting some scepticism about one-off benefits included in the results and high hopes after a year-long rally.

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WhatsApp Chat History Migration Tool Is Being Tested for Android Devices

WhatsApp is testing a new feature for Android devices that will let users import their chat history from iOS devices. Previously, the instant messaging app was working on an export chat feature on iOS. Google Drive may be used to import chat on Android.

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SpaceX Plan to Deploy Over 2,000 Starlink Satellites Gets US FCC Approval

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it had voted to approve a SpaceX plan to deploy some Starlink satellites at a lower Earth orbit than planned as part of its push to offer space-based broadband Internet.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, More

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is all set to launch in India today. The launch event is scheduled to begin at 12pm IST and the phone is already confirmed to be available via Amazon. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is seen to sport a waterdrop-style notch. On the back, the phone may feature a quad camera setup in a square-shaped module. The phone is seen to have a multi-coloured striped ...

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Apple Fined $12 Million by Russia for Alleged App Market Abuse

Russia said it had fined Apple $12 million (roughly Rs. 90 crores) for alleged abuse of its dominance in the mobile applications market, in the latest dispute between Moscow and a Western technology firm.

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WhatsApp Chat History Migration Tool Is Being Tested for Android Devices

WhatsApp is testing a new feature for Android devices that will let users import their chat history from iOS devices. Previously, the instant messaging app was working on an export chat feature on iOS. Google Drive may be used to import chat on Android.

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Apple Fined $12 Million by Russia for Alleged App Market Abuse

Russia said it had fined Apple $12 million (roughly Rs. 90 crores) for alleged abuse of its dominance in the mobile applications market, in the latest dispute between Moscow and a Western technology firm.

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Google Parent Alphabet Rides High Online Consumer Activity to Post Record Profit, Plans $50 Billion Buyback

Google owner Alphabet reported record profit for the second consecutive quarter and a $50-billion (Rs. 3,72,780 crores) share buyback but warned a surge in usage and advertising sales during the pandemic may slow as people resume in-person activities.

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Instagram to Create Marketplace to Connect Brands, Influencers; Will Help Creators Earn From Recommendations

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will build new features starting with Instagram for content creators to earn money from recommending products on the app and a marketplace to help connect brands with influencers.

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Realme 8 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today at 12 Noon: Price, Offers

Realme 8 5G will go on sale for the first time in India today, April 28 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and other retailers. The smartphone was launched as an upgraded version of the Realme 8 a day after its debut in other markets like Thailand. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, and features a 90Hz display.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Tecno Spark 7 Pro With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 7 Pro unveiled today is the latest phone in the Spark 7 series. It joins the Tecno Spark 7 and the Tecno Spark 7P. Only the Tecno Spark 7 has made its way to the Indian market so far.

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Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition Teased to Pack 5,065mAh Battery, 67W Fast Charging Support

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will launch on April 27 and fresh teasers give away details of the battery and fast charging support. In the past, the phone has been tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup and have dedicated gaming switches on the sides.

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Apple Releases iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5: What’s New

Apple has released iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5 for all its compatible devices. In the series, the iOS 14.5 update brings the ability to unlock your iPhone using an Apple Watch while wearing a face mask.

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Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition Teased to Pack 5,065mAh Battery, 67W Fast Charging Support

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will launch on April 27 and fresh teasers give away details of the battery and fast charging support. In the past, the phone has been tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup and have dedicated gaming switches on the sides.

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COVID-19 Relief: Amazon Transports Oxygen Concentrators, BiPAP Machines to Indian Hospitals from Singapore

Amazon has announced that it is airlifting over 8,000 oxygen concentrators and 500 BiPAP machines from Singapore to donate them to hospitals in India in order to boost their capacity to help COVID-19 patients. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Xiaomi have also offered help.

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Apple Releases iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5: What’s New

Apple has released iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5 for all its compatible devices. In the series, the iOS 14.5 update brings the ability to unlock your iPhone using an Apple Watch while wearing a face mask.

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COVID-19 Relief: Amazon Transports Oxygen Concentrators, BiPAP Machines to Indian Hospitals from Singapore

Amazon has announced that it is airlifting over 8,000 oxygen concentrators and 500 BiPAP machines from Singapore to donate them to hospitals in India in order to boost their capacity to help COVID-19 patients. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Xiaomi have also offered help.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Just Sold Some of Its Bitcoins: Find Out Why

Elon Musk said Tesla had sold 10 percent of its Bitcoin holdings to demonstrate the cryptocurrency’s liquidity on balance sheet, while he has retained his personal Bitcoin investment. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was responding to a tweet by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who questioned Musk’s sale of Bitcoins and said that he had bought the cryptocurrency and ...

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House of the Dragon Filming Begins, to Release in 2022 on HBO and HBO Max

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has begun production and will release in 2022 on HBO and HBO Max. Expected to air on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

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Itel Vision 2 With Octa-Core SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel Vision 2 has launched in India as a successor to Itel Vision 1 that was launched in February 2020. It is an entry-level offering that costs Rs. 7,499 and comes with decent specifications. It sports a triple rear camera setup and an HD+ display.

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Blue Origin Protests NASA's Awarding of Moon Lander Contract to SpaceX

Blue Origin, the space rocket company backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is formally challenging the $2.9-billion (roughly Rs. 21,650 crore) Moon lander contract awarded by NASA to rival Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Apple to Establish North Carolina Campus That Will House Up to 3,000 Employees, Increase US Spending Targets

Apple said it will establish a new campus in North Carolina that will house up to 3,000 employees, expand its operations in several other US states and increase its spending targets with US suppliers.

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Apple to Establish North Carolina Campus That Will House Up to 3,000 Employees, Increase US Spending Targets

Apple said it will establish a new campus in North Carolina that will house up to 3,000 employees, expand its operations in several other US states and increase its spending targets with US suppliers.

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Apple Advertising Tracking Changes’ Impact Will Hinge on App Developers, Company’s Privacy Chief Says

The impact of Apple's new privacy controls over digital advertising tracking is likely to depend greatly on how app developers implement a new pop-up notification, Apple's user privacy chief said.

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WhatsApp Group Admin Not Liable for Objectionable Post by Other Member: Bombay High Court

An administrator of a WhatsApp group cannot be held criminally liable for an objectionable post by another member of the group, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has held and quashed a case of sexual harassment lodged against a 33-year-old man.

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Facebook in Process to Build Its Own In-App Podcast Player, Will Be Separate From Spotify Miniplayer: Report

Facebook is building its own in-app podcast player, the company reportedly confirmed. According to The Verge, the new addition will be separate from its new in-app Spotify player.

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Apple Advertising Tracking Changes’ Impact Will Hinge on App Developers, Company’s Privacy Chief Says

The impact of Apple's new privacy controls over digital advertising tracking is likely to depend greatly on how app developers implement a new pop-up notification, Apple's user privacy chief said.

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Spotify Teams Up With Facebook to Let Users Play Music, Podcasts on the Social Network App

Spotify said it has partnered with Facebook to allow listeners to play music and podcasts directly from the social network's iOS and Android apps.

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Spotify Teams Up With Facebook to Let Users Play Music, Podcasts on the Social Network App

Spotify said it has partnered with Facebook to allow listeners to play music and podcasts directly from the social network's iOS and Android apps.

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Moto G60 to Go on Sale in India Today for the First Time at 12 Noon: Price, Specifications

Moto G60 sale in India today. The Motorola phone was launched alongside the Moto G40 Fusion last week. The Moto G60 comes with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

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Oppo A53s 5G Set to Launch in India Today, to Go on Sale via Flipkart: Price, Specifications

Oppo A53s 5G is set to launch in India today. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart at 12pm (noon). It will be priced under Rs. 15,000 and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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Mi 11X, Mi QLED TV 75 to Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Mi 11X and Mi QLED TV 75 will go on sale in India today on Xiaomi’s website starting 12pm. Both the products were launched in the country last week. Mi 11X features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) E4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the 75-inch television packs a QLED panel, and runs on Android TV 10.

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Mi 11X, Mi QLED TV 75 to Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Mi 11X and Mi QLED TV 75 will go on sale in India today on Xiaomi’s website starting 12pm. Both the products were launched in the country last week. Mi 11X features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) E4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the 75-inch television packs a QLED panel, and runs on Android TV 10.

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Monday, April 26, 2021

BigBasket Data Allegedly Leaked on Dark Web, Database Claimed to Include Details of Over 20 Million Users

BigBasket database of over 20 million users has allegedly been leaked on the dark Web. The leaked data includes email addresses, phone numbers, and hashed passwords of the affected users. Another hacker has claimed to have decrypted some of the passwords leaked and is selling them on the dark Web.

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The Witcher: Monster Slayer Is Open for Registration on Android for Early Access

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is gearing up for a soft launch for an early access version for Android users. The beta version will be released this summer.

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Oscars 2021: Late Chadwick Boseman ‘Immortalised’ As Digital Artwork

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was honored by a 3D digital tribute include as a gift to all Oscar nominees, created by artist Andre Oshea. The NFT will be auctioned online, and half the proceeds will go to the Colon Cancer Foundation in New York.

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Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow Variant Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow variant is now up for purchase in India. The smartphone was launched last week, and it carries a yellow coloured back that glows in the dark.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale to Bring Deals and Discounts on Smartphones, Electronics Starting May 2

Flipkart Big Saving Days will be held from May 2 to May 7. There will be up to 80 percent discount on electronics and accessories as well as up to 75 percent off on TVs. Samsung is offering “great discounts” on its handsets, as per the e-commerce giant.

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Ride Sharing Services Add to Road Congestion, New Study Finds

Do ridesharing services like Uber and Ola cause traffic jams? A new study carried out on Uber and Lyft in the US showed that these platforms are leading to increased traffic congestion in urban areas in America.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale to Bring Deals and Discounts on Smartphones, Electronics Starting May 2

Flipkart Big Saving Days will be held from May 2 to May 7. There will be up to 80 percent discount on electronics and accessories as well as up to 75 percent off on TVs. Samsung is offering “great discounts” on its handsets, as per the e-commerce giant.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale to Bring Deals and Discounts on Smartphones, Electronics Starting May 2

Flipkart Big Saving Days will be held from May 2 to May 7. There will be up to 80 percent discount on electronics and accessories as well as up to 75 percent off on TVs. Samsung is offering “great discounts” on its handsets, as per the e-commerce giant.

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Nokia Smartphone With 5G, 108-Megapixel Penta Rear Camera Setup in Works; Could Be Nokia X50: Report

Nokia is reportedly developing a 5G smartphone which could come with an 108-megapixel penta rear camera setup, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 SoC, and a display with 120Hz refresh rate, a report by NokiaPowerUser has claimed. The smartphone may be called Nokia X50 and may pack a 6,000mAh battery.

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Mi 11X First Impressions: Premium Specs at an Attention-Grabbing Price

Xiaomi is offering the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 in its new Mi 11X, which is priced under Rs. 30,000 in India. Will this phone take on models such as the OnePlus 9R which cost much more?

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iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend With 120Hz Displays, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo 7 and iQoo 7 Legend were launched in India on Monday. Both new iQoo phones come with triple rear cameras and 120Hz displays.

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Potential Breakthrough In Malaria Vaccine? New Jab Demonstrates 77 Percent Efficacy

Despite many vaccines tested over the years, this is the first to meet the required WHO’s required efficacy target.

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Oppo A74 5G to Go on Sale in India Today for First Time: Price, Specification, Offers

Oppo A74 5G is going on sale in India for the first time. It will be available through Amazon and leading retail outlets. It is also available with many offers via Amazon.

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Captain America 4 in the Works With The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Duo: Report

Captain America 4 is reportedly in development with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman, and fellow writer Dalan Musson. Anthony Mackie will no doubt return as Captain America/ Sam Wilson. Emily VanCamp’s Power Broker and Wyatt Russell’s US Agent are also likely cast candidates. Don’t expect Captain America 4 before 2023.

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WhatsApp Testing 24 Hours Option for Disappearing Messages on Android, iOS, Web: Report

WhatsApp is now testing a 24 hours option for disappearing messages for iOS, Android and Web/ desktop, as per a report. It already has a 7 day disappearing messages option and the new feature will be an addition to this option.

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WhatsApp Testing 24 Hours Option for Disappearing Messages on Android, iOS, Web: Report

WhatsApp is now testing a 24 hours option for disappearing messages for iOS, Android and Web/ desktop, as per a report. It already has a 7 day disappearing messages option and the new feature will be an addition to this option.

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Elon Musk Set to Host Saturday Night Live With Miley Cyrus as Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live has roped in Tesla CEO Elon Musk to host the May 8 release of the well-known sketch show with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

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iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

iQoo 7 series is set to launch in India today (Monday, April 26). iQoo 7 and iQoo 7 Legend will debut at the virtual launch that will be livestreamed through YouTube.

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COVID Situation in India: Satya Nadela ‘Heartbroken’, Sundar Pichai ‘Devastated’

The CEOs of Microsoft and Google said they would do whatever it takes to aid relief efforts in the country.

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ISRO to Launch Data Relay Satellite to Track Gaganyaan

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch a data relay satellite that will help maintain contact with the Gaganyaan mission throughout after the launch, sources said.

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NASA's Mars Helicopter's Third Flight Goes Farther, Faster Than Before

NASA's mini helicopter Ingenuity on Sunday successfully completed its third flight on Mars, moving farther and faster than ever before, with a peak speed of 6.6 feet per second.

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Oscars Winners 2021: The Full List, From Best Actor to Best Picture

Oscars winners 2021: Netflix wins the most Oscars with seven, but Disney rules the top categories (Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director for Nomadland). Anthony Hopkins won for Best Actor.

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Facebook, Twitter Remove Nearly 100 Posts Critical of COVID-19 Response in India After Government Order

Twitter and other social media platforms have removed about 100 posts and URLs after the government asked them to remove content that was critical of the handling of the current medical crisis or spreading fake news around the pandemic.

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Apple Moving Forward on App Privacy Update Despite Pushback

Apple will begin requiring app makers to tell users what tracking information they want to gather and get permission to do so, displaying what have been referred to as "privacy nutrition labels."

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Apple Moving Forward on App Privacy Update Despite Pushback

Apple will begin requiring app makers to tell users what tracking information they want to gather and get permission to do so, displaying what have been referred to as "privacy nutrition labels."

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Ethereum Co-Founder Donates Rs. 4.5 Crores For COVID-19 Relief in India

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated cryptocurrency tokens worth approximately Rs. 4.5 crore to a covid relief fund for India being organised by tech founder Sandeep Nailwal. Buterin also thanked the Indian investor and entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan for signal boosting the campaign.

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How to Check CIBIL Score Online

CIBIL stands for Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited and a CIBIL score is a simple number that summarises your credit history. It shows how credit worthy an individual is based on how timely and efficiently said individual made previous payments. This is important for things like loans - here we explain how to check this score online.

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

NASA Shares Image of a Luminous Blue Star for Hubble Space Telescope’s 31st Birthday

NASA has shared a beautiful picture of a blue star to mark the 31st birthday of its Hubble Space Telescope. Called AG Carinae, it is located approximately 20,000 light-years away and is not just a luminous dot in the sky, but a glowing gas-and-dust nebula waging a battle within itself to avoid self-destruction.

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Spotify Said to Launch Podcast Subscription Service Soon

Spotify is said to soon launch its podcast service that will rival Apple Podcasts Subscription recently announced at the company’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event.

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Disney Imagineering Brings ‘Groot’ to Life as an Amazing New Robot With Its Project Kiwi

Disney Imagineering has built an exciting new robot under Project Kiwi that closely resembles its character ‘Groot’. It took the team more than three years to make the fully functional robot that it hopes one day will greet people at Disney theme parks.

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Xiaomi to Donate Rs. 3 Crore for Oxygen Cylinders, OnePlus to Help Amplify COVID-19 Emergencies

Xiaomi has pledged to donate Rs. 3 crore to relief efforts in India. The company looks to procure 1,000+ oxygen cylinders with the money, and donate it to hospitals or state governments wherever they are needed the most. Some of the state governments Xiaomi plans to include are Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

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Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Endeavour Safely Reach International Space Station

Four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon Crew capsule Endeavour propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket by a have safely arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). This makes them the first crew ever to be propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight.

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Xiaomi to Donate Rs. 3 Crore for Oxygen Cylinders, OnePlus to Help Amplify COVID-19 Emergencies

Xiaomi has pledged to donate Rs. 3 crore to relief efforts in India. The company looks to procure 1,000+ oxygen cylinders with the money, and donate it to hospitals or state governments wherever they are needed the most. Some of the state governments Xiaomi plans to include are Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

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Vivo V21 5G India Launch Confirmed for April 29, Will Go on Sale via Flipkart

Vivo V21 5G Flipkart listing confirms that the phone will go on sale in India via the e-commerce site. The phone will launch on April 29 and the launch event will begin at 12pm (noon). The new Vivo phone will feature a waterdrop-style notch and a triple rear camera setup.

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New Species of Plant-Eating Dinosaur Discovered in World’s Driest Desert in Chile

Palaeontologists in Chile have announced the discovery of a new species of dinosaurs in the country's Atacama Desert. The Arackar Licanantay belongs to the gigantic titanosaur dinosaur family.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s Edition Has Actor Shruti Haasan Brimming With Excitement: Watch

Shruti Haasan is excited to have received her Cyberpunk 2077, a highly anticipated game from Polish studio CD Projekt. The actor posted a short clip on her Instagram where she is seen unboxing the gaming merchandise. Shruti captioned the post, “It’s here! Straight from night city! Finally! It’s the time to unbox this beauty”.

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WhatsApp Voice Messages Playback Speed Feature Reportedly Tested in Public Beta, May Be Close to Rollout

WhatsApp voice messages playback speed feature was enabled in WhatsApp for Android beta 2.21.9.4, according to a report. But it is said to have been disabled with a new WhatsApp for Android beta 2.21.9.5 update for all those who had it enabled in the previous beta.

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Mi 11X Pro Pre-Orders Begin in India Today: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

Mi 11X Pro is up for pre-order in India via Mi.com. Amazon India is only delivering essentials at the moment in some areas and, therefore, the pre-order button is not live for those pin codes. Launch offers include up to Rs. 4,000 instant discount on HDFC credit cards and EMI transactions.

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Mi 11X Pro Pre-Orders Begin in India Today: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

Mi 11X Pro is up for pre-order in India via Mi.com. Amazon India is only delivering essentials at the moment in some areas and, therefore, the pre-order button is not live for those pin codes. Launch offers include up to Rs. 4,000 instant discount on HDFC credit cards and EMI transactions.

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Mark Zuckerberg Asks Question on Facebook. Followers Respond, But His Father Wins Hearts

Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a question on the social media platform that indicates he and his team has been working hard to launch something new. Earlier this week, Zuckerberg announced that Facebook was planning to enter the audio market on the lines of Clubhouse, an invite-only audio social media app that has soared in popularity in a ve...

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Apple to Help Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine Shots for at Its Offices

Apple said on Friday that it will help its employees get COVID-19 vaccine shots at its offices. Apple is one of the first large Silicon Valley companies to launch a program to help workers get vaccinated.

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Apple to Help Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine Shots for at Its Offices

Apple said on Friday that it will help its employees get COVID-19 vaccine shots at its offices. Apple is one of the first large Silicon Valley companies to launch a program to help workers get vaccinated.

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Twitter Now Allows Android, iOS Users to Share 4K Images

Twitter for Android and iOS will now allow users to upload and view 4K images on the microblogging platform. The resolution for the images on Twitter’s mobile apps was previously limited to 2,048x2,048 pixels.

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Crafting Broader Cryptocurrency Regulations, No Intend to Ban, Says Turkey Central Bank Head

Turkey Central Bank last week banned the use of crypto assets in payments affecting the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11X series has launched in India. The Mi 11 Ultra is the first Mi 11 series phone to come to India while the Mi 11X series includes Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro. The Mi 11X is a rebranded Redmi K40 and the Mi 11X Pro is a rebranded Redmi K40 Pro+.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11X series has launched in India. The Mi 11 Ultra is the first Mi 11 series phone to come to India while the Mi 11X series includes Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro. The Mi 11X is a rebranded Redmi K40 and the Mi 11X Pro is a rebranded Redmi K40 Pro+.

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Oppo A53s 5G India Launch Date Set for April 27, Will Be Priced Under Rs. 15,000

Oppo A53s 5G is confirmed to launch in India on April 27. The phone will be made available on Flipkart and it will be priced under Rs. 15,000. Key specifications include MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and a triple rear camera setup at the back.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Go Price, Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 Videos Surface Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy Book Go will be priced at $349.99 (roughly Rs. 26,200) in the US, as per a report. Furthermore, video renders of the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 have been shared online by tipster Evan Blass. Samsung is expected to launch these laptops at its next Galaxy Unpacked 2021 on April 28.

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How to Fix Missing Media Problem on WhatsApp for Android

In this article, you’ll get a step-by-step guide to fix the missing media problem on WhatsApp for Android. Some WhatsApp users reported the missing media problem that appears to have arrived on the recent WhatsApp updates.

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Garmin Venu 2, Garmin Venu 2S With Up to 11-Day Battery Life Launched: Price, Specifications

Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Venu 2S smartwatches have been launched. Garmin Venu 2 has a 45mm dial, whereas Garmin Venu 2S has a 40mm dial. Both the watches are available in different strap and dial colours. They offer up to 11-day battery life, have an AMOLED display, and are compatible with Android and iOS phones.

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Vivo S1 Pro, Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo Z1x Get Android 11-Based Funtouch OS 11 Update in India: Report

Vivo S1 Pro, Vivo Z1 Pro and Vivo Z1x are said to be receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update in India, according to user reports. However, the update for these smartphones is currently undergoing greyscale testing. The build number for Vivo S1 Pro and Vivo Z1x is rev 8.12.6 and vivo rev 8.70.31, respectively. There is no information regarding Vivo Z1 Pro buil...

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 You Can Buy In India

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15000 in India

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 10,000 You Can Buy In India

If you're looking for a powerful phone with all the best features for under ₹ 10,000, we have options for you from Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola that are well equipped despite lower prices.

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Apple Was Targeted in Ransomware Attack Before ‘Spring Loaded’ Event

A ransomware attacking group REvil targeted Apple to extort money ahead of its ‘Spring Loaded’ event that was held on Tuesday, April 20. The group has been posting details of Apple’s next-generation devices on the dark Web that it claims to have sourced from Apple supplier Quanta Computer.

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Realme Q3, Realme Q3 Pro, Realme Q3i With Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme Q3 series has been unveiled in China and it brings three budget-friendly 5G phones. Realme Q3, Realme Q3 Pro, and Realme Q3i are the three phones in the lineup and they come with triple rear cameras. More details here.

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Amazon Is Offering 10 Free Kindle Ebooks in India to Mark World Book Day

Amazon is offering 10 free Kindle ebooks to Indian users to mark the World Book Day on April 23. Users can download these books on a Kindle, Amazon Fire tablet, or the Kindle app on their smartphones till 12:29pm (IST) on 25 April. The list of books include The Broken Circle: A Memoir of Escaping Afghanistan by Enjeela Ahmadi-Miller, The Son and Heir: A Memoir by Alex...

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Apple Was Targeted in Ransomware Attack Before ‘Spring Loaded’ Event

A ransomware attacking group REvil targeted Apple to extort money ahead of its ‘Spring Loaded’ event that was held on Tuesday, April 20. The group has been posting details of Apple’s next-generation devices on the dark Web that it claims to have sourced from Apple supplier Quanta Computer.

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Has Dogecoin, Elon Musk’s ‘People’s Crypto’, Fizzled Out After Record Rally?

Dogecoin value is faltering after a record making rally where it hit new highs. Dogecoin’s value was driven up with enthusiastic backing from people like Elon Musk, who helped drive the value of the light-hearted dog-themed cryptocurrency that was created as a meme, to an all-time high. The value of the cryptocurrency soared to $0.45 (approximately Rs 34) on April 1...

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Alexa Gets Ability to Search for Nearby COVID-19 Vaccine Centres, Helps Check Availability

Alexa can now help customers access information about COVID-19 vaccines and connect them to vaccination sites. Apart from hearing a list of nearby vaccination centres, users can also ask Alexa to make a call to one of the sites on the list and check for availability.

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iOS 15 Said to Feature Notifications Upgrades, iPadOS 15 Could Come With Redesigned Home Screen

Apple is readying a major revamp of its mobile software that will include an upgrade to how users handle notifications, a redesigned iPad Home Screen, an updated lockscreen, and additional privacy protections for its flagship devices, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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TSMC Approves $2.8 Billion for Capacity Expansion in Response to Global Chip Shortage

TSMC board has approved $2.89 billion (roughly Rs. 21,690 crores) in spending to increase capacity, the company said, responding to a global chip shortage that has affected carmakers in particular.

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iOS 15 Said to Feature Notifications Upgrades, iPadOS 15 Could Come With Redesigned Home Screen

Apple is readying a major revamp of its mobile software that will include an upgrade to how users handle notifications, a redesigned iPad Home Screen, an updated lockscreen, and additional privacy protections for its flagship devices, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 6 Trailer Teases the Ending of the Marvel Series

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6 trailer gives us a very brief peek at the final episode of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6 release date and time is April 23 at 12:30pm IST/ 12am PT.

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Facebook to Incorporate User Feedback on News Feed Arrangement Based on Preference

Facebook said on Thursday it was taking steps to incorporate direct feedback from users to arrange their News Feed as per their preference.

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Instagram Reels to Show Advertisements in India, More Countries

Facebook said it will begin testing advertising on its TikTok clone Instagram Reels in India, Australia, Brazil, and Germany, as the social media giant aims to make money from its short-form video feature.

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Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11X Phones to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Event Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications, More

Xiaomi is hosting a virtual event in India today, and it will launch the Mi 11 Ultra. The Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are also anticipated to launch alongside the Ultra model. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a secondary display at the back for notifications and a acts as a viewfinder for selfies.

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Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11X Phones to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Event Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications, More

Xiaomi is hosting a virtual event in India today, and it will launch the Mi 11 Ultra. The Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are also anticipated to launch alongside the Ultra model. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a secondary display at the back for notifications and a acts as a viewfinder for selfies.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Daiwa 4K UHD Smart TV D50162FL With 50-Inch ‘Frameless’ Display, Android TV 9 Launched in India

Daiwa 4K UHD Smart TV D50162FL comes with a 50-inch 4K display that has HDR10 support. It is priced at Rs. 39,990 in India and the company says it will be available at leading retail stores.

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Google Meet to Get Refreshed UI for Web in May; Will Feature AI-Powered Autozoom, Auto-Brightness Adjustment

Google Meet is getting a refreshed UI along with a new set of features. Users can set photo or video backgrounds from Meet library. Alongside, Meet also gets a data saver mode and an autozoom function.

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Realme 8 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 5G was launched in India on Thursday, April 22. The smartphone comes with a 90Hz display and offers triple rear cameras. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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Hero MotoCorp Partners With Taiwan’s Gogoro to Launch Electric Scooters, Battery-Swapping Stations in India

Hero MotoCorp has partnered with Taiwan’s Gogoro to launch its battery-swapping platform in India and collaborate on building Hero-branded electric scooters.

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LinkedIn Used by ‘Hostile Actors’ to Seek Sensitive Information Online, MI5 Warns

LinkedIn has been used by “criminal and hostile actors” to approach at least 10,000 people over the past five years, according to British intelligence agency MI5. These anonymous “actors,” masquerading as recruiters, often connect with people in possession of or with access to valuable and sensitive information.

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Facebook, WhatsApp Pleas Against CCI Privacy Policy Probe Get Rejected by Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court dismissed pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp challenging competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy.

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Google Pixel 5a 5G Tipped to Feature Snapdragon 765G SoC, Same as Last Year’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G

Google Pixel 5a 5G is said to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, which also powers the Google Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G launched last year. Google has already announced that the smartphone will be launched in Japan and the US.

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Amazon Web Services, Google Chosen by Israel for Over $1-Billion ‘Nimbus’ Cloud Project

Israel's government chose Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google for a more than $1-billion (roughly Rs. 7,530 crores) project to provide cloud services for the country's public sector and military.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Variant With Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC Tipped to Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC could launch soon as the company is expected to be retiring its Exynos 990 SoC-powered Galaxy S20 FE. This Snapdragon 865-powered Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will have its Snapdragon X55 5G modem disabled.

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OnePlus Watch Update Brings Improved GPS Performance, Better Activity Tracking; Always-On Display and New Language Support Coming in The Future

OnePlus Watch 4.0 update is rolling out to users in US and Canada. It will be extetnded to other countries in the coming days. The changelog suggests the OnePlus Watch update will bring improved GPS performance, improved accuracy of activity tracking (walking and running), optimised heart rate monitoring algorithm, and optimised notification syncing algorithm.

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Apple, Google Questioned by US Senators on App Store Dominance During Antitrust Hearing

A panel of US senators questioned officials from Apple and Alphabet's Google about the dominance of their mobile app stores and whether the companies abuse their power at the expense of smaller competitors.

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Apple, Google Questioned by US Senators on App Store Dominance During Antitrust Hearing

A panel of US senators questioned officials from Apple and Alphabet's Google about the dominance of their mobile app stores and whether the companies abuse their power at the expense of smaller competitors.

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Signal Alleges Flaws in Law Enforcement Equipment Sold by Israeli Surveillance Firm Cellebrite

Signal suggested in a blog post published on Wednesday that products sold to law enforcement from Israeli surveillance provider Cellebrite can easily be sabotaged.

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NASA Shares an Image of a ‘Cosmic Rose’. Here’s What It Is

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Instagram account has shared a post with a stunning image of “interacting galaxies Arp 273”. The group of spiral galaxies seems to have created a shape resembling a “cosmic rose”.

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Realme RMX3333 Specifications, Images Surface Online via TENAA Listing

Realme RMX3333 has been spotted on TENAA running Android 11 OS. The phone is listed to sport a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED display. As per the listing, the smartphone has 6GB and 8GB RAM options, paired with 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options.

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Moto G20 Specifications Leak Tips Camera Details, Android 11 Ahead of Launch

Moto G20 specifications and renders have leaked again. The new leak suggests the phone will come with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

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Facebook Disables Accounts Used by Palestinian Intelligence to Spy on Citizens

Facebook said it had disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists, and political opponents.

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Infinix Hot 10S, Infinix Hot 10S NFC With MediaTek Helio G85 Launched: Specifications

Infinix Hot 10S and Infinix Hot 10S NFC models have been launched in the Indonesian market. The phones are powered by the Helio G85 SoC and have a triple rear camera setup. The NFC model has a lesser battery and RAM option than the standard model.

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SpaceX Crew-2 Launch: Flight to ISS Postponed by One Day Due to Weather

SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed by a day due to weather concerns downrange of the launch site, NASA said.

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Earth Day 2021 Google Doodle Shows Video Encouraging People to Plant Seeds

Earth Day 2021 Google Doodle is encouraging people to plant more trees through an animated short story. The video shows children planting and caring for trees and passing on the lesson as they grow old. Earth Day is celebrated across the world on April 22 to support causes related to the protection of the environment and our planet.

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Facebook Tweaks Advertising Tools Ahead of Apple's Privacy Changes

Facebook said it is making changes to its advertising tools to comply with an upcoming privacy update by Apple, limiting the effectiveness of data collection features used by advertisers.

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NASA Extracts Breathable Oxygen From Thin Martian Air

NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said.

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Facebook, WhatsApp Probe: Delhi High Court Likely to Pronounce Verdict on CCI Inquiry Today

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce verdict on pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp challenging competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into the latter's new privacy policy.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Cat-sized Stegosaur Footprints 6-cm Long Found in China

Researchers say the characteristics are similar to that of stegosaur footprints, with three short, wide and round toe impressions

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Poco M2 Reloaded With 4GB RAM, Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco M2 Reloaded has been launched in India. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and it features a quad rear camera setup. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery on board.

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Sony Bravia X75 Ultra-HD HDR Smart Android TV Series Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 59,990 Onwards

Sony has launched the Bravia X75 series of televisions in India, with prices starting at Rs. 59,990 for the 43-inch variant. The new 4K TVs go on sale in India on April 21.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Registration for All Indians Aged Above 18 Begins May 1: How to Register

All citizens aged above 18 will be eligible for vaccination starting May 1. MyGovIndia has tweeted that phase 3 will begin on May 1, and registrations for vaccination will begin soon through the CoWIN platform and the Aarogya Setu app.

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Apple AirTags Trackers Can Be Found Using NFC-Enabled Android and iOS Smartphones

Apple support page reveals that Apple AirTags launched on Tuesday, April 20 can also be found using Android devices. However, the all-new AirTags trackers need to be registered using an iOS device.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 Design Tipped Through Purported Case Renders

Samsung Galaxy A22 purported case renders have been leaked online to suggest the design of the upcoming phone. The renders indicate that the smartphone carries triple rear cameras and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Realme Smart TV 4K 43-Inch With Slim Bezels Teased by Company CEO, Could Launch Next Month

Realme Smart TV 4K 43-inch will be the next TV to join the company’s portfolio that currently includes three models. Realme Smart TV 4K 43-inch will have slim bezels and 4K resolution.

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Apple AirTags Trackers Can Be Found Using NFC-Enabled Android and iOS Smartphones

Apple support page reveals that Apple AirTags launched on Tuesday, April 20 can also be found using Android devices. However, the all-new AirTags trackers need to be registered using an iOS device.

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Money Heist Season 5, The Witcher Season 2 Slated for Second Half of 2021

Money Heist season 5, Sex Education season 3, You season 3, and Dhamaka due in H2 2021. The Witcher season 2, Cobra Kai season 4, Red Notice, Escape from Spiderhead slated for Q4 2021.

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Facebook Messenger Users Hit by Scammers in Over 80 Countries: Report

Group-IB, a global threat hunting and adversary-centric cyber intelligence company have detected a large-scale scam campaign targeting Facebook Messenger users all over the world.

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Vivo Phones With Model Numbers V2066A and V2069A Spotted on TENAA Certification Site, Specifications Tipped

Vivo smartphones with model numbers V2066A and V2069A have been spotted on China’s TENAA certification site. The V2069A is listed with dual-SIM 5G support, Android 11, and a triple rear camera setup. The phone with model number V2066A is listed as a dual-SIM 4G handset that runs Android 11 and packs a dual rear camera setup.

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Poco M2 Reloaded Will Be Unveiled Through Tweets, No Virtual Event Planned Due to Pandemic

Poco M2 Reloaded will not have a livestream event for its launch today, April 21, at 12pm (noon). The phone will go on sale at 3pm via Flipkart.

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Grofers CEO Says Lockdown Fears on Tuesday Drove Spike in Carts for Grocery Delivery

Grofers CEO and Co-Founder Albinder Dhindsa took to Twitter just minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his address to the nation on Tuesday to reveal that more than 600,000 carts were created on the platform and waiting to checkout in anticipation of a national lockdown.

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Twitter Expands Engineering Team in India, Hiring for Several Positions

Twitter announced plans to expand its engineering team in India that it described as a priority market and one of its fastest-growing markets globally.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) With Hands-Free Alexa Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 12,999

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) in India, priced at Rs. 12,999. The powerful new streaming device supports Ultra-HD HDR streaming, along with hands-free Alexa voice assistance and a hexa-core processor.

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Emilia Clarke in Final Talks to Join Marvel’s Secret Invasion Series at Disney+: Reports

Emilia Clarke is reportedly in final talks to join Marvel's Secret Invasion series, set to air on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar worldwide. Clarke joins Olivia Colman, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Mostly Abandons $10-Billion Wisconsin Project Touted by Donald Trump

Foxconn is drastically scaling back a planned $10 billion (Rs. 75,400 crores) factory in Wisconsin, US, confirming its retreat from a project that former US President Donald Trump once called "the eighth wonder of the world."

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Mostly Abandons $10-Billion Wisconsin Project Touted by Donald Trump

Foxconn is drastically scaling back a planned $10 billion (Rs. 75,400 crores) factory in Wisconsin, US, confirming its retreat from a project that former US President Donald Trump once called "the eighth wonder of the world."

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OnePlus Watch Goes on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

OnePlus Watch is up for grabs via OnePlus.in at an introductory price of Rs. 14,999. The smartwatch is listed in Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver colour options. Availability details of Cobalt Limited Edition still not known. OnePlus Watch is open to buy for Red Cable Club members on the company website. Interestingly, the ‘Add to Cart’ option is live for custo...

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Netflix Subscriber Growth Slows After Pandemic Boom: Here’s Why

Netflix said slower production of TV shows and movies during the pandemic hurt subscriber growth in the first quarter, sending shares of the world's largest streaming service down 11 percent.

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Apple AirTags Could Factor Into US Senate Antitrust Hearing

Apple on Tuesday announced the launch of attachable AirTags to help users track lost items, and the devices could become the focus of a rival company's challenge during a hearing before the US Senate on Wednesday.

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Apple AirTags Could Factor Into US Senate Antitrust Hearing

Apple on Tuesday announced the launch of attachable AirTags to help users track lost items, and the devices could become the focus of a rival company's challenge during a hearing before the US Senate on Wednesday.

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Discord Said to End Sale Talks With Microsoft, Plans to Expand Business as Standalone Company

Messaging platform Discord has ended deal talks with Microsoft and plans to focus on expanding the business as a standalone company, sources familiar with the matter said.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Olivia Colman in Talks to Join Secret Invasion MCU Disney+ Series: Report

Olivia Colman is reportedly in talks to join Marvel’s Secret Invasion series, set to air on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar worldwide. Secret Invasion cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

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Oppo A74 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 480 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo A74 5G was launched in India on Tuesday with Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC and a triple rear camera setup. The Oppo phone also comes with a 90Hz display and offers 18W fast charging support.

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Man Sees Animated Photo of Deceased Wife Created With Deep Nostalgia, Gets Emotional: See Reddit Post

A Reddit user on Monday posted a video of an octogenarian reacting to a visual of his deceased wife, Lola, created on MyHeritage app’s Deep Nostalgia feature that uses video re-enactment technology to animate faces in still photos.

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IBM Rides Cloud Computing to Record Highest Quarterly Sales Growth in Over 2 Years

IBM recorded highest quarterly sales growth in more than two years and beat Wall Street targets on Monday, boosted by its bets in the high-margin cloud computing business.

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Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion With 6,000mAh Batteries, Snapdragon 732G Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion have been launched in the Indian market. Both phones will be available for purchase through Flipkart. Moto G40 Fusion is priced starting at Rs. 13,999 whereas Moto G60 is priced at Rs. 17,999 in India.

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Google, Apple Executives to Testify in App Store Antitrust Hearing on April 21

Senior executives with Google and Apple will testify about antitrust concerns related to their app stores along with executives of three companies which rely on those online stores, the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel said.

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Google, Apple Executives to Testify in App Store Antitrust Hearing on April 21

Senior executives with Google and Apple will testify about antitrust concerns related to their app stores along with executives of three companies which rely on those online stores, the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel said.

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The Flash Movie Logo Unveiled by Director Andy Muschietti as Filming Begins

The Flash movie now has a logo and has begun production. The Flash movie release date is November 4, 2022.

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Zoom Creates $100-Million Fund to Invest in Apps Using Its Technology

Zoom said it has created a $100-million (roughly Rs. 750 crores) fund to invest in startup software companies that build apps using its technology.

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Vivo V21 5G India Launch Confirmed, Will Sport 44-Megapixel Selfie Camera

Vivo V21 5G will be launched in India soon with a 44-megapixel selfie camera, the company announced on Twitter. The Vivo V21 series is expected to include Vivo V21 (in both 4G and 5G variants) and the Vivo V21e. The smartphone may come equipped with a 64-megapixel primary sensor in the triple rear camera sensor.

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Apple Event 2021 Today: How to Watch Live, Expected Launches

Apple event 2021 will begin at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST) today. It will be livestreamed from the company’s campus in Cupertino, California, US. Today’s Apple event is expected to bring a new iPad, iPad Pro, iMac, AirTags, and some other announcements.

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Nvidia’s $40-Billion ARM Deal Faces Scrutiny From UK Government Over National Security

The UK government will look into the national security implications of US group Nvidia's purchase of British chip designer ARM Holdings, it said, raising a question mark over the $40-billion (roughly Rs. 2,99,130 crore) deal.

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Apple Event 2021 Today: How to Watch Live, Expected Launches

Apple event 2021 will begin at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST) today. It will be livestreamed from the company’s campus in Cupertino, California, US. Today’s Apple event is expected to bring a new iPad, iPad Pro, iMac, AirTags, and some other announcements.

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Nvidia’s $40-Billion ARM Deal Faces Scrutiny From UK Government Over National Security

The UK government will look into the national security implications of US group Nvidia's purchase of British chip designer ARM Holdings, it said, raising a question mark over the $40-billion (roughly Rs. 2,99,130 crore) deal.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 Getting Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update, User Reports

Samsung Galaxy A31 receives Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in South Korea. The update carries build number A315NKSU1CUD3 and is bundled with April 2021 Android security patch.

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Fitbit Luxe With Jewellery-Like Design, Stress Management Tools Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Fitbit Luxe has been unveiled by the company as the latest product offering The fitness band from Fitbit has a colour AMOLED display and a sleek design with an option of a bracelet band that looks to make a fashion statement. It offers 24x7 heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and stress monitoring features.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Now Free on PS4 and PS5

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition is now available for free on both PS4 and PS5. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition can be downloaded for free until May 15 8:30am IST / May 14 8pm PT.

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Microsoft xCloud Arrives on iOS and PC as Invite-Only Beta

Xbox will roll out a beta version of its cloud gaming service on Web browsers of Windows 10 PCs and Apple's iPhone and iPad models starting Tuesday.

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Parler to Be Brought Back to App Store by Apple Following Ban After US Capitol Violence

Apple will bring social media app Parler, favoured by US conservatives, back to its App Store after the iPhone maker pulled it following the deadly January 6 US Capitol riot, according to a letter sent to two Republican lawmakers.

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Microsoft xCloud Arrives on iOS and PC as Invite-Only Beta

Xbox will roll out a beta version of its cloud gaming service on Web browsers of Windows 10 PCs and Apple's iPhone and iPad models starting Tuesday.

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Facebook Takes on Clubhouse: Plans to Launch Soundbites Audio Clips, to Begin Testing Live Audio Rooms

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company planned to launch several audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a way for users to find and play podcasts.

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Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion Set to Launch in India Today: Specifications

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion launch in India is set for today, April 20. Both new Motorola phones will be available for purchase through Flipkart shortly after their official debut.

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Oppo A74 5G India Launch Today at 12 Noon: See Expected Price, Specifications

Oppo A74 5G India launch is set for today, April 20. The launch will take place at 12pm (noon), as recently teased by Amazon.

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A22 BIS Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch

Samsung Galaxy A22 has allegedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website and an HTML5 test listing with SM-A225F model number. The smartphone may be launched in both 4G and 5G variants in the second half of the year.

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Apple Event on Tuesday: New iPad Pro, iMac, AirPods, and More Expected

Apple event is taking place on Tuesday, April 20. Called the ‘Spring Loaded’ event, the virtual launch is expected to bring next-generation iPad Pro, iMac, Apple TV, and AirPods. This Apple event could also be the one where the long-awaited AirTag will debut.

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Infinix Hot 10 Play With 6,000mAh Battery, Helio G35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10 Play has launched in the Indian market. It is priced at Rs. 8,499 and will be available on Flipkart from April 26. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and it packs a 6,000mAh battery.

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NASA Prepares Ingenuity Helicopter for Historic Flight on Mars

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will attempt its first flight on the Red Planet on Monday. The space agency had originally planned the flight for April 11 but postponed it over a software issue that was identified during a planned high-speed test of the aircraft's rotors.

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Apple Event on Tuesday: New iPad Pro, iMac, AirPods, and More Expected

Apple event is taking place on Tuesday, April 20. Called the ‘Spring Loaded’ event, the virtual launch is expected to bring next-generation iPad Pro, iMac, Apple TV, and AirPods. This Apple event could also be the one where the long-awaited AirTag will debut.

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Amazon Kindle E-Readers Can Now Add Current Book as Lock Screen

Amazon Kindle and Audible are getting new features. Kindle users can now put their current book as their lock screen. Audible users on iOS can now make in-app purchases.

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Amazon Kindle E-Readers Can Now Add Current Book as Lock Screen

Amazon Kindle and Audible are getting new features. Kindle users can now put their current book as their lock screen. Audible users on iOS can now make in-app purchases.

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WhatsApp Pink Scam in Circulation, a Fake App That Could Steal User Data and Gain Access to Phones

WhatsApp Pink is in circulation as a malicious app that could allow hackers to steal your data once installed and allow hackers to gain access to your phone.

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Realme Q3 Series Launch on April 22, Realme Q3 Pro Specifications Tipped via TENAA, Geekbench Listings

Realme Q3 series will be launched in China on April 22, the company has announced. Meanwhile, key specifications of the upcoming Realme Q3 Pro have been tipped via TENAA and Geekbench listings. The smartphone could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and will run on Android 11. A Realme executive revealed that the smartphone will have a fluorescent colour opti...

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Vera Gedroits' 151st Birth Anniversary Commemorated in Google Doodle. All You Need to Know

Vera Gedroits is being honoured by a Google Doodle on the occasion of her 151st birth anniversary, on April 19, 2021. The Russian surgeon and professor, who was also an author and poet, was thanked by Google for taking forward the world of medicine.

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Dog Gets Surgery After Swallowing AirPods —and They Still Work

Vets has to perform an emergency surgery to remove a pair of AirPods swallowed by a pet dog. While they were worried about battery fluid leaking and harming the dog, the swift surgery meant that the dog and the AirPods were both fine afterwards.

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Oppo A54 With Triple Rear Camera, Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo A54 has launched in the Indian market after debuting in Indonesia last month. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and it packs a 5,000mAh battery. It has triple rear cameras and a hole-punch display.

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Telegram WebZ and WebK Web Apps With Animated Stickers, Dark Mode Launched

Telegram WebZ and WebK Web apps have been launched. Both the apps have identical features, but with a few differences in design elements. The apps come with features like animation stickers, dark mode. Both of these can be found listed under the “Web Apps” sub-head on the Telegram website.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Receiving Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 Hotfix Update

OnePlus 7 series along with OnePlus 7T series are receiving Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update. The update will be bundled with March 2021 Android security patch and will be rolled out in phases. The rollout will not be geographically based rather random users will receive the update in a phased manner.

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Assault Rifle, Machete Among 3D-Printed Weapons Recovered in Police Raid in Spain

Police have discovered a factory in Spain that was producing 3D-printed weapons including replicas of assault rifles, gun barrels, and tasers. Officers raided the illegal weapons workshop in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands and arrested the owner, who has been charged with illegal possession of weapons and explosives.

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Domino’s India Data Allegedly Breached by Hacker Selling It on the Dark Web

Domino’s India data that included customer information such as their names, phone numbers, and credit card details has allegedly been breached by a hacker and is put on sale on the dark Web.

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Oppo A54 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Oppo A54 was launched in Indonesia last month and it is all set to launch in India today. The phone will be launched at 12pm (noon) and will be available on Flipkart. The Oppo A54 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, has a 60Hz screen refresh rate, and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi 10 Series Tipped to Launch in India Soon, Redmi Note 10S Specifications, Colour Options Leak

Redmi 10 series could be launched in the Indian market soon, according to a new report. It is said to be a budget-friendly series just like its predecessor Redmi 9 series, and is expected to have a starting price under Rs. 10,000. The Redmi 9 series includes Redmi 9, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 Prime, and Redmi 9A, and successors to many of these phones will be launched in the ...

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Tesla With 'No Driver' in Fatal US Crash, 2 Killed: Report

A Tesla car was involved in a deadly crash in Texas, US on Sunday that killed two men, according to US media reports. The police that arrived at the scene said preliminary investigation determines that there was no one at the wheel.

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Lord of the Rings Game Announced in 2019 Cancelled by Amazon Game Studios

Lord of the Rings game announced in 2019 and in development at Amazon Game Studios alongside China-based Leyou Technologies, which was acquired by Chinese tech giant Tencent in December, has been cancelled. The online role-playing game based on the fantasy series was canned due a dispute between Amazon and Tencent.

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Facebook to Launch Clubhouse Competitor, Podcast Discovery Tool Among ‘Social Audio’ Products Today: Report

Facebook will introduce new “social audio” products today, April 19, including its take on audio-chat app Clubhouse and a push into podcast discovery and distribution, according to a new report.

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WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Lead to User Account Hacks, Warns CERT-In

WhatsApp has a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to access sensitive user data, CERT-In, India’s national technology arm to combat cyberattacks, warned users on Monday.

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WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Lead to User Account Hacks, Warns CERT-In

WhatsApp has a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to access sensitive user data, CERT-In, India’s national technology arm to combat cyberattacks, warned users on Monday.

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

Indian Jumping Ants Can Shrink, Restore Their Brain, Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Wednesday revealed that Indian jumping ants possess the ability to increase and shrink their brain size.

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EasyDNS Starts to Accept Dogecoin as Payment

Dogecoin seems to be riding the wave. On Saturday, it saw one more taker in the form of easyDNS, which became the first Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) registrar to accept the cryptocurrency as a mode of payment.

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Twitter Experiencing Global Outage, India Users Also Affected

Twitter is down in India after glitching in some parts of the world earlier. Users trying to access their Twitter accounts in the India are being abruptly logged out. The login page is throwing an error which reads, “Something went wrong – it’s not your fault.

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Vivo V21 Series Launching in Malaysia Said to Also Debut in India on April 27; Vivo V21 SE Specifications Tipped

Vivo V21 series will launch in Malaysia on April 27. A report says that its India launch could also be on the same date. The series in Malaysia will include the Vivo V21 and the Vivo V21e, but a Vivo V21 SE recently spotted in a Google Play Console listing could also launch alongside.

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Ever Heard What a Spiderweb Sounds Like? It’s Spookier Than Spiders

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studying spiders using artificial intelligence have shared the characteristic reverberating tune of a spiderweb. Research say that spiders use vibrations to “communicate with the environment”.

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NASA Offers Stunning Pictures of Earth’s Natural Systems Taken From International Space Station

NASA has shared new pictures of the Earth’s natural systems as seen from the International Space Station (ISS) on Instagram. NASA wrote that the photos showed the natural systems of land, water, ice, and air “connecting to each other” to bring life on the planet.

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Dogecoin Rides Cryptocurrency Wave to Jump 160 Percent. Elon Musk Eyes Vindication

Dogecoin grew by 160 percent in a single day and received fresh impetus from its unofficial influencer Elon Musk. The cryptocurrency, which started as a joke in 2013, is now one of the top five digital currencies in the world.

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Oppo A94 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, Quad-Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A94 5G has launched in the European market and joins the 4G-enabled Oppo A94. The 5G variant is a rebranded Oppo Reno 5Z 5G that launched in Singapore last week. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U and a 4,310mAh battery.

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Cleartrip Acquisition by Flipkart Met With Fond Farewells on Indian Twitter

Flipkart has announced the acquisition of online travel aggregator Cleartrip for an undisclosed amount. And Twitter has put up a befitting farewell to the original minds behind Cleartrip founded in 2006.

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Fitbit Luxe Said to Be Company’s Next and Most Elegant Fitness Tracker; Design and Specifications Leaked

Fitbit Luxe could be the next smart fitness tracker form the wearables company now owned by Google. An online publication has shared some images and specifications of the rumoured Fitbit Luxe. It may be offered in three colour options.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000 You Can Buy In India

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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Facebook Oversight Board Extends Timeline to Decide on Donald Trump Ban

Facebook Oversight Board said on Friday that it needed more time to decide whether the ban on former US president Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram will be upheld.

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Google Misled Consumers About Data Collection, Says Australian Watchdog

Google misled some consumers about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices, Australia’s federal court has found as per the country’s competition regulator. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it is seeking declarations and penalties from Google.

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'NASA Rules,' Says Elon Musk as SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Moon Lander Contract

Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has secured a $2.9 billion (roughly Rs. 21,616 crores) contract from NASA to build a spacecraft to bring astronauts to the moon as early as 2024, the space agency said on Friday, picking it over Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and defense contractor Dynetics.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Pakistan Suspends WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Other Social Media Platforms Following Violent Protests

Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media services to stop their use to organise demonstrations following violent protests in the country.

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Amazon Commits $250 Million for India's Small Businesses as Traders Question Practices

Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,860 crores) venture fund for India, focused on bringing the country's small businesses online, as the company comes under fire from local retailers.

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WhatsApp Brings Larger Media Previews, Expands Disappearing Messages Setting for iPhone Users

WhatsApp version 2.21.71 brings two new changes for all iOS users on the stable version of the app. The first change makes it easier for users to be able to see photos and videos easily without opening them. The photos and video previews will be much bigger than the small square preview that is seen currently.

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WhatsApp Flaw Allows Cyber-Stalking via Online Status, Researchers Say

WhatsApp is found to have a flaw that could allow third parties to stalk users by exploiting its default online status feature.

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Asus ZenFone 8 Mini Specifications Tipped by Alleged Geekbench Listing, May Be Powered by Snapdragon 888

Asus ZenFone 8 Mini has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench with model number ASUS_I006D. The smartphone may come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. The phone previously appeared on TUV SUD certification and is said to have codename “SAKE.”

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AirPods 3 Image Surface Online, Third-Gen Apple Pencil Tipped to Be in the Works

AirPods 3 and the next-gen Apple Pencil are tipped to be in the works. A Chinese tipster has shared an image of what he claims to be AirPods 3. The case and the earbuds have a similar design as the AirPods 2, apart from slight differences in cutouts for sensors and noise flow. The tipster claims that the AirPods 3 and third-generation Apple Pencil are being readied fo...

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AirPods 3 Image Surface Online, Third-Gen Apple Pencil Tipped to Be in the Works

AirPods 3 and the next-gen Apple Pencil are tipped to be in the works. A Chinese tipster has shared an image of what he claims to be AirPods 3. The case and the earbuds have a similar design as the AirPods 2, apart from slight differences in cutouts for sensors and noise flow. The tipster claims that the AirPods 3 and third-generation Apple Pencil are being readied fo...

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Beosound Emerge by Bang & Olufsen With 120W Output, Unique Book-Like Design Launched

Beosound Emerge by Bang & Olufsen is a smart speaker that is designed to look like a book that blends in your book shelf. The smart speaker comes with 120W output with its three driver setup that includes one 4-inch woofer, one 1.45-inch mid-range driver, and one 0.6-inch tweeter.

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Dogecoin Records Biggest Jump in a Day, Soars Over 100 Percent After Elon Musk’s Tweet

Dogecoin jumped to an all-time high on Friday as it gained over 100 percent growth and reached the milestone price of $0.291 (roughly Rs. 20). The growth followed a tweet posted by billionaire Elon Musk supporting the cryptocurrency.

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Jeff Bezos' Final Annual Shareholder Letter Is Full of Life Lessons, Twitter Users Say

Jeff Bezos in his annual letter to Amazon shareholders has included a few tips on how to become successful in business and in life. Many users on Twitter have appreciated Bezos' inspiring words in the letter.

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Mads Mikkelsen Cast in Indiana Jones 5 Opposite Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge: Report

Mads Mikkelsen has reportedly joined the Indiana Jones 5 cast opposite Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Indiana Jones 5 release date is July 29, 2022.

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Apple Supplier TSMC Sees Global Chip Shortage Lasting Into 2022

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Thursday that a worldwide chip shortage will likely continue into next year and that it was doing all it can to increase productivity.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G, ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G With Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Launched: Price, Specifications

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G and ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G smartphones have been launched in China with Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoCs. Both the smartphones have 64-megapixel sensors, large battery and fast charging support. The handsets will be available for pre-order in China from April 19.

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Realme 8 5G Set to Launch in India on April 22: Expected Specifications, More Details

Realme has sent out media invites for a launch event on April 22. Realme 8 5G is confirmed to launch in Thailand a day earlier, and teasers released there have revealed key specifications of the phone. The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and pack a 5,000mAh battery.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants To Make Life ‘Multiplanetary’

Elon Musk tweets “Make life multiplanetary”, a dream he has been promoting since 2016. His involvement in SpaceX has been driven by this goal, but the timeline has wavered over the years.

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Google Earth Timelapse Shows 4 Decades of Planetary Changes in 4D Experience

Google Earth Timelapse is an interactive 4D experience that shows the planetary changes of the last four decades. It is the biggest update to Google Earth since 2017.

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Oppo A74 5G India Launch Date Set for April 20, Oppo A54 to Debut on April 19

Oppo A74 5G India launch date is set for April 20, Amazon has revealed through a dedicated listing. The Oppo A54, on the other hand, is launching in the Indian market on April 19.

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Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion Confirmed by Motorola India; to Sport Triple Rear Cameras

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion monikers have been confirmed by Motorola India and features for the two phones will be unveiled on Flipkart. Motorola India shared the development through a tweet without sharing a release date.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G to Launch in India on April 28, Amazon Availability Confirmed

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has been listed on Amazon India, and the dedicated landing page confirms that the phone will launch in India on April 28. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and come with Samsung Knox security as well as Samsung Pay.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Urged by Advocacy Group to Cancel Launch Plans for Instagram for Kids

An advocacy group called on Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to not create a version of photo-sharing app Instagram for children who are under 13, as it would put them at "great risk."

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Apple Arcade’s ‘Timeless Classics’ Category Gives Old Games Fresh Appeal

Apple Arcade added 30 new games to its collection in April 2020, along with two new categories including Timeless Classics and App Store Greats. The new additions give Apple Arcade a big boost, and make some old, simple games appealing once again.

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Jeff Bezos Says Amazon Needs to Do Better for Employees in Last Investor Letter as CEO

Amazon needs to do better at taking care of its employees, Jeff Bezos said in his final letter to shareholders as chief executive officer of the online retail giant.

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Google Pledges to Provide 250,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to ‘Countries in Need’

Google on Thursday went international with tools designed to help people find COVID-19 vaccination locations, as the US internet titan ramps up efforts to fight the pandemic.

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Facebook Signs First Deal to Buy Renewable Energy in India From Local Firm CleanMax

Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from local firm CleanMax’ wind power project, the social media giant's first such deal in the South Asian nation, the companies said.

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IBM Uncovers More Attacks Against COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain

A hacking campaign that IBM detected last year against organisations involved in the manufacturing, transportation, and storage of COVID-19 vaccines was wider than initially understood and is now found to have targeted more than 40 companies in 14 countries, the company said.

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Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma’s Double-Whammy Marks End of China Tech’s Golden Age

The full implications of Beijing’s rapid-fire moves against Jack Ma’s Internet empire in recent days won’t be apparent for weeks, but one lesson is already clear: the glory days for China’s technology giants are over.

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TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming's $60-Billion Fortune Makes Him One of the World's Richest, but Not Without Risks

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is among the world’s richest people — a distinction that lately has carried increased risks in China. Learn more about him.

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Oppo A74 5G India Launch Tipped for Last Week of April, May Be Priced Less Than Rs. 20,000

Oppo A74 5G may be launched in India in the last week of April via offline channels and may be priced downward of Rs. 20,000, as per a tipster. The India-bound variant may also be launched with a little different camera specifications. There is no information on the colour options that will be offered in India.

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Realme 8 5G Supersonic Blue Variant Teased, Reportedly Spotted in Google Play Console Listing

Realme 8 5G Supersonic Blue variant has been teased by Realme Thailand on Facebook. The phone was also reportedly spotted in a Google Play Console listing with 8GB RAM, Android 11, and full-HD+ display.

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Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listings

Motorola Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion specifications have been suggested by Geekbench. The Moto G40 Fusion is speculated to launch in India as a rebranded Moto G60.

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Anker PowerConf C300 HD Webcam, S500 Portable Conference Speaker Launched to Help Improve Remote Working

Anker has introduced two new products to enhance remote working. This includes the Anker PowerConf C300 HD webcam and the Anker PowerConf S500 portable conference speaker. The PowerConf C300 is available from today via Amazon, Anker.com, and select retailers.

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Chrome 90 Rolling Out With AV1 Codec for Optimised Video Conferencing, More Improvements

Chrome 90 update gets AV1 Codec for optimised video conferencing, HTTPS as default protocol, among others.

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Dell Spins Off Cloud Computing Software Maker VMware Stake, Generating Up to $9.7 Billion to Pay Down Debt

Dell said it would spin off its 81 percent stake in cloud computing software maker VMware, in a move that will help the PC maker reduce its debt.

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Uber Expects Employees to Return to Office by September 13

Uber said it expects its employees to return to office by September 13, making it one of the first major US tech companies to set a return date.

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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) With Enhanced ANC, Smaller Design Launched

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) TWS earphones with custom Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology have been launched in the US. These earphones are claimed to be 20 percent smaller than the previous generation model.

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Facebook Faces Inquiry by Irish Watchdog Over Data Leak of Over 500 Million Users

Ireland's data regulator has launched an official inquiry into Facebook after details on 533 million users were leaked on a hacking website, a spokesman said Wednesday.

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TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L, TCL 20L+, TCL 20S, TCL Fold ‘n Roll Smartphones Unveiled: Price, Specifications

TCL 20 series of smartphones got four new additions with TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L, TCL 20L+, and TCL 20S. The company also showed off its TCL Fold ‘n Roll concept phone with folding and rollable display.

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Google Texas Lawsuit: Judge Issues Protective Order Against Search Giant in Antitrust Case

The judge hearing the Texas antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet's Google put limits on what the search giant's in-house lawyers can see in an order aimed at ensuring that confidential information used in an upcoming trial remains secure.

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iPhone 2022 Lineup Expected to Get 48-Megapixel Camera, 8K Video Recording; May Drop mini: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is streamlining its iPhone lineup in 2022 by ditching the 5.4-inch iPhone mini and bringing new models in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch sizes, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said in a note to investors. The 2022 iPhone lineup is also said to have high-end models with a 48-megapixel primary camera and 8K video recording.

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iPhone 2022 Lineup Expected to Get 48-Megapixel Camera, 8K Video Recording; May Drop mini: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is streamlining its iPhone lineup in 2022 by ditching the 5.4-inch iPhone mini and bringing new models in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch sizes, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said in a note to investors. The 2022 iPhone lineup is also said to have high-end models with a 48-megapixel primary camera and 8K video recording.

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Amazon Smbhav Virtual Summit to Be Countered by Protest Event by Angry Indian Traders

Thousands of Indian small businesses will organise an event this week in protest at the business practices of foreign e-tailers like Amazon, taking a dig at the US group's summit with their own event.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 Trailer Teases a Fight With Captain America

Marvel has released a 15-second trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5, out Friday, April 16 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

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Instagram Dabbles With Letting Users Hide 'Like' Counts on Their Posts

Instagram said it is dabbling with letting users hide "like" counts in an effort to ease the pressure of seeking approval from others.

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Sotheby’s Holds Its First NFT Sale, Works by Digital Artist Pak Sells for $16.8 Million

Sotheby's hosted its first sale of art supported by NFTs by artist Pak, with the works bringing in $16.8 million (roughly Rs. 130 crores), the auction house said.

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Twitter Unveils Algorithmic Fairness Initiative to Offer More Transparency in Its AI

Twitter said it was launching an initiative on "responsible machine learning" that will include reviews of algorithmic fairness on the social media platform.

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OnePlus 9R to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, OnePlus.in: Check Price, Specifications

OnePlus 9R is set to go on sale in India today. The phone will be available for regular customers through Amazon, OnePlus.in, and offline retailers.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

iQoo 7 Series Launching in India on April 26, Vivo Sub-Brand Confirms

iQoo 7 series will break cover in India on April 26 after being originally launched in China in January this year. The phone comes in a standard finish and a Legend Edition that has been designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport.

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Apple Backs Far-Reaching Emissions Disclosure Rules for Companies

Apple called for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require companies to disclose emissions including from their "value chain," according to a tweet from Apple Vice President Lisa Jackson.

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Apple Backs Far-Reaching Emissions Disclosure Rules for Companies

Apple called for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require companies to disclose emissions including from their "value chain," according to a tweet from Apple Vice President Lisa Jackson.

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Xiaomi to Launch Mi QLED TV 4K 75-Inch Television in India on April 23

Xiaomi announced that it will launch the Mi QLED TV 75-inch television in India on April 23. This is the company’s largest TV in India yet, and like the rest of the range, will run on Android TV software with PatchWall UI.

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Xiaomi to Launch Mi QLED TV 4K 75-Inch Television in India on April 23

Xiaomi announced that it will launch the Mi QLED TV 75-inch television in India on April 23. This is the company’s largest TV in India yet, and like the rest of the range, will run on Android TV software with PatchWall UI.

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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 With Snapdragon 855+ SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 has launched in South Korea in partnership with telecom operator SKTelecom. The phone has a triple rear camera setup and is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The phone is up for pre-orders currently and will go on sale April 23.

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Oppo A35 With 6.52-Inch 60Hz Display, 4,320mAh Battery, and Triple Rear Cameras Launched

Oppo A35 has been launched in China with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. Price of Oppo A35 hasn’t been announced yet.

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Microsoft Defends Against New Threat to Exchange Mail Servers

Microsoft moved to defend against a dangerous new threat to Exchange email servers while the fight continued against hackers taking advantage of a flaw patched last month.

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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Comparison Trailer Shows How It Improves on Original Mass Effect Trilogy

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has gotten a new comparison trailer with a month to May 14 release date, which showcases how the upcoming remastered version improves on the original Mass Effect trilogy of games.

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WhatsApp ‘Illegal’ Data Collection Halted by German Regulator

Germany's lead data protection regulator for Facebook said that it was taking action against the social network to prevent the collection of personal data from users of its WhatsApp messaging app.

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Google I/O 2021 Registrations Are Now Open: What to Expect From the Annual Developers Conference

Google I/O 2021 registrations are now open and those interested can register free-of-cost for Google’s annual developer’s event. As per the registration page, the company will offer attendees a sneak peak into the products and service it is working on along with workshops, Q&A sessions, and personalised content.

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Flipkart Flagship Fest Sale Begins: iPhone 12, LG Wing, Xiaomi Mi 10T, and More Get Deals and Discounts

Flipkart Flagship Fest will go on till April 15 and offers buyers smartphones with low no-cost EMI options, starting from Rs. 2,500 per month. LG Wing is priced at just Rs. 29,999 instead of its launch price of Rs. 69,990. This is nearly a Rs. 40,000-price cut on the phone. Xiaomi Mi 10T series is listed with an up to Rs. 2,500 instant discount on HDFC Bank cards and ...

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Samsung Hosting Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Virtual Event on April 28, Galaxy Book Laptops Expected

Samsung on Wednesday announced its next Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event that will be held on April 28. The event is expected to be the place where Samsung could its Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 regular laptops as well as Galaxy Book Go affordable machine and some new Chromebook models.

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Raises $1 Billion in Funding, Now Valued at $28.7 Billion

Epic Games said that it was valued at $28.7 billion (roughly Rs. 2,15,890 crores) in a round of funding from investors including PlayStation maker Sony.

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OnePlus Watch First Sale on April 21 for Red Cable Club Members, Open Sale From April 22

OnePlus Watch will go on sale for the first time exclusively for Red Cable Club members on April 21. Non-members will be able to purchase the watch the next day, April 22, from Amazon and Flipkart.

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iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 Developer Beta 8 Released by Apple: How to Install

iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 developer beta 8 have been released. There are no release notes shared by Apple this time around. This could be the last of the betas with an official rollout in the offing. These developer betas are meant for developers to update their apps and try out new features and test apps against API changes that new builds bring.

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Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani Resigns as Buyout Offer Stirs Turmoil

Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani has resigned, the firm announced, as a buyout offer from a private equity fund reportedly stirs turmoil inside the Japanese company.

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iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 Developer Beta 8 Released by Apple: How to Install

iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 developer beta 8 have been released. There are no release notes shared by Apple this time around. This could be the last of the betas with an official rollout in the offing. These developer betas are meant for developers to update their apps and try out new features and test apps against API changes that new builds bring.

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Facebook Oversight Panel Will Now Review Takedown Requests for ‘Harmful Content’

Facebook's independent Oversight Board announced it would start accepting requests to remove "harmful content" that users believe has been wrongly allowed to remain on the leading social network.

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Apple Event to Be Held on April 20, Next-Gen iPad Pro Expected to Be Launched

Apple said on Tuesday it was holding a special event on April 20, with many expecting the tech giant to launch new iPad Pro models and other products ahead of its annual developers' conference in June.

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Apple Event to Be Held on April 20, Next-Gen iPad Pro Expected to Be Launched

Apple said on Tuesday it was holding a special event on April 20, with many expecting the tech giant to launch new iPad Pro models and other products ahead of its annual developers' conference in June.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon for Amazon Prime and Red Cable Club Members

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9R will go on their first sale today in India at 12pm (noon) for Amazon Prime members and Red Cable Club members. Regular customers can purchase the phones from April 15.

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Realme C21 to Go on First Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme C21 first sale in India is taking place today, Wednesday (April 14). The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) through Flipkart, Realme.com, and mainline channels.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Apple Event for Rumoured New iPad Pro Models May Be Scheduled for April 20, Siri Reveals

When asked about Apple’s next event, Siri is currently answering that the event will be held on April 20 at Apple Park in Cupertino. The message reads, “The special event is on Tuesday, April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA. You can get all the details on Apple.com.”

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Tablet Range Tipped to Launch in May Featuring Snapdragon SoCs, High Refresh Rate Displays

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 range may have varied models that may include Mi Pad 5 Lite, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Plus. Popular Chinese tipster XiaomiUI on Weibo tips that the Mi Pad 5 Pro may be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have a 48-megapixel main camera.

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Twitter to Open First Africa Office in Ghana to Tap Fast-Growing Market

Twitter said on Monday that it will open its first Africa office in Ghana, as the social media company seeks to tap some of the world's fastest-growing markets. Nearly 59 percent of African internet users had Facebook accounts as of March 2021, StatCounter figures show, compared with 11.75 percent who have Twitter.

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Mi Pad 5 Tablet Range Tipped to Launch in May Featuring Snapdragon SoCs, High Refresh Rate Displays

There’s also reportage that claims the Mi Pad 5 range may have varied models that may include Mi Pad 5 Lite, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Plus. Popular Chinese tipster XiaomiUI on Weibo tips that the Mi Pad 5 Pro may be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have a 48-megapixel main camera.

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Snapchat Brings AR Lenses to Celebrate Gudi Padwa, Vaisakhi, Puthandu

Gudi Padwa, Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi), and Puthandu can be celebrated virtually through newly released Snapchat AR lenses.

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Lucy Liu Cast as Villain Kalypso in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Lucy Liu has been cast as the villain Kalypso in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the upcoming sequel to DC’s Shazam!. Like her sister Hespera (Helen Mirren), Kalypso comes from Greek mythology. Rachel Zegler, Zachary Levi also part of Shazam 2 cast.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Update Brings Fix for Touchscreen Issues, April 2021 Android Security Patch: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is getting an update that brings a fix to a touchscreen issue, which was first reported soon after its launch, along with the April 2021 Android security patch. The update has firmware number G781BXXU2CUD1.

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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 aka Galaxy A82 5G Leaked in Unboxing Video, Tipped to Feature Curved Display

In the unboxing video, the Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 is seen sporting a triple camera setup at the back with three sensors lined vertically. The setup is expected to include a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 12-megapixel secondary camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and another 5-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.

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iQoo 7 Series Will Be Available via Amazon India When It Launches This Month, Vivo-Sub Brand Confirms

iQoo 7 series will be available for purchase in India from Amazon, the Vivo-sub brand has revealed. The series includes the iQoo 7 offered in two colours and the iQoo 7 Legend edition that has been designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport.

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Gundam Live-Action Movie Set at Netflix With Jordan Vogt-Roberts as Director

Netflix is making a live-action Gundam movie with Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island) set as director and producer. Brian K. Vaughan wrote the screenplay. Legendary Pictures is producing.

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Realme 8 Pro Update Brings Camera, Fingerprint Sensor Improvements: Report

Realme 8 Pro is getting another update in India that brings along camera, fingerprint sensor, and network improvements and also improves the lagging experienced in low battery conditions. There has been no information as to when it will be rolled out to other regions.

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WhatsApp Vulnerability Discovered That Could Allow Attackers to Suspend Your Account Remotely

WhatsApp is found to have a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to suspend your account remotely using your phone number. A large number of WhatsApp users are at risk as a remote attacker can deactivate WhatsApp on your phone and then restrict you from activating it back.

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Will Smith Apple TV+ Film Emancipation Georgia Shooting Cancelled Over Controversial Voting Law

Will Smith film Emancipation on slavery won’t be filmed in Georgia, US over the state’s enacting of a controversial voting law that critics say is intended to depress turnout in Black and other underrepresented communities.

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Will Smith Apple TV+ Film Emancipation Georgia Shooting Cancelled Over Controversial Voting Law

Will Smith film Emancipation on slavery won’t be filmed in Georgia, US over the state’s enacting of a controversial voting law that critics say is intended to depress turnout in Black and other underrepresented communities.

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LG Shares List of Phones Eligible to Get Android 11, Android 12, Android 13 OS Updates

LG has shared a list of smartphones on its South Korean and German websites that will receive Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 OS updates in the future. The South Korean website mentions phones that will get updated to Android 12 and Android 13, while the German website shares a list of phones that will receive Android 11.

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Powerpuff Girls Are All Grown-Up in Official First Look at New CW Live-Action Series

Meet your new Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. The CW has unveiled the first look at the leading trio of Powerpuff, its upcoming live-action reimagining of the beloved Cartoon Network series.

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Vivo V21 5G India Launch Soon Likely, Gets BIS Certification

Vivo V21 5G may soon be launched in India as the smartphone has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) website. As per a tipster the smartphone has model number V2050. A smartphone with the same model number was also spotted on Indonesia Telecom certification website.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Price in India Leaked, Amazon Availability Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is largely expected to launch in India soon. The phone, in a fresh leak, is tipped to be priced between Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000 in India. It may be made available on Amazon India, Samsung official site, and official retail stores.

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Volvo to Use Nvidia Chips for Autonomous Driving Functions in Cars Starting Next Year

Volvo announced on Monday that it will use a new generation of high-powered chips from Nvidia to enable more autonomous driving functions in future vehicles, starting next year.

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Microsoft Acquires AI Speech Recognition Firm Nuance in $19.7 Billion Deal to Boost Cloud Healthcare Business

Microsoft is acquiring artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance for $19.7 billion to give a boost to its cloud healthcare business. Nuance's technology includes a conversational AI tool versed in specialised medical terms, freeing physicians from note-taking, and allowing better patient-physician interactions in person or in the telemedicine appoin...

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Nvidia ‘Grace’ Server Chips Announced, Will Take on Intel

Nvidia on Monday announced its plans to make server processor chip ‘Grace’ based on the technology from UK’s Arm, putting it in the most direct competition yet with rival Intel.

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Realme 8 6GB + 128GB Storage Variant to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specification

Realme 8 (6GB +128GB) is set to go on Sale again today via Flipkart and Realme.com at 12pm (noon). The phone is priced at Rs. 15,999 and comes with several offers.

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Realme C20 to Go on First Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme C20 is set to go on sale in India today via Flipkart and the company website at 12pm (noon). The phone is priced at Rs. 6,999 and is offered with an initial discount of Rs. 200, along with many other offers.

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Vivo Y20s G Launched in Philippines as Rebranded Vivo Y20G: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y20s G has been launched in the Philippines as a rebranded version of the Vivo Y20G that debuted in India in January. The handset comes with triple rear cameras and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. The smartphone comes in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration.

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Mi 11X Series to Launch in India on April 23, Could Bring Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro

Mi 11X series will launch in India on April 23 and while the company has not confirmed product details yet, past leaks and rumours have suggested the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro will be unveiled on the date.

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iPad Pro Models Tipped to Launch This Month, One With Mini-LED Screen

Apple may be launching two iPad Pro tablets this month. The mini-LED screen may be introduced in the larger iPad Pro model, possibly the 12.9-inch one, and the other model will continue to feature LCD display. The report says that there are a few production issues of the mini-LED display for the top-tier iPad Pro, leading to short initial supply.

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iPad Pro Models Tipped to Launch This Month, One With Mini-LED Screen

Apple may be launching two iPad Pro tablets this month. The mini-LED screen may be introduced in the larger iPad Pro model, possibly the 12.9-inch one, and the other model will continue to feature LCD display. The report says that there are a few production issues of the mini-LED display for the top-tier iPad Pro, leading to short initial supply.

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Oppo Reno 2Z, Oppo Reno 3A, and Oppo A91 Getting Android 11-Based ColorOS 11 Update

Oppo Reno 2Z, Oppo Reno 3A, and Oppo A91 smartphones have started getting the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update in various countries. While the update for Oppo Reno 2Z is being rolled out in India, Oppo A91 customers in Indonesia and Oppo Reno 3A customers in Japan are getting the latest ColorOS iteration.

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Microsoft OneDrive Finally Gets 64-Bit Release Allowing Transfer of Large Files, Multiple at a Time

Microsoft OneDrive has finally got a 64-bit release after being in 32-bit for over a decade. The company shared the development through a post on its community page last week. The application is currently in early access and there is no release date for a general rollout.

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Google Shopping Mobile App to Be Shut Down, Will Only Be Available on Web

Google Shopping’s Android and iOS apps will no longer be available to users. Shoppers can access its Web app to use Google Shopping. Here’s all you need to know.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Video Teasers Leak Hinting at Imminent Launch

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G video teasers have been leaked by Technical Guruji aka Gaurav Chaudhary and tipster Mukul Sharma. Both have leaked two different teasers indicating the imminent launch of the phone. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G teaser shows the Samsung Monster synonymous tot the Galaxy M range.

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Flipkart Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Adani Group to Strengthen Logistics, Data Centre Capabilities

Flipkart on Monday announced a strategic and commercial partnership with the Adani Group, India's largest multinational infrastructure company.

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Run Out of Milk? Robots on Call for Singapore Home Deliveries of Groceries

Hoping to capitalise on a surge in demand for home deliveries, Singapore-based technology company OTSAW Digital has deployed a pair of robots to bring residents their groceries in one part of the city state.

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Google Shopping Mobile App to Be Shut Down, Will Only Be Available on Web

Google Shopping’s Android and iOS apps will no longer be available to users. Shoppers can access its Web app to use Google Shopping. Here’s all you need to know.

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Outriders Inventory Wipe Bug ‘Top Priority’, Will Restore Lost Items, Developer People Can Fly Says

Outriders inventory wipe bug became more frequent after the new patch. Players have lost up to 100 hours of progress. Outriders developer People Can Fly has said that fixing the inventory wipe is their “top priority” and they will also work to restore the lost items — with some caveats.

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PUBG: New State Crossed 10 Million Pre-Registration Mark on Google Play Since February Debut

PUBG: New State developers have shared on Twitter that the game crossed 10 million pre-registration mark on Google Play store. It was announced back in February and has been available for pre-registration on Google Play store since.

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Moto G60 Tipped to Feature 108-Megapixel Sensor in Its Triple Rear Camera Setup

Upcoming Motorola smartphone in the company’s Moto G series could feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor. The smartphone, which may be the Moto G60, is said to feature three physical rear cameras while it may be a working quad rear camera. The smartphone is also said to feature a 32-megapixel front camera.

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Google Photos for Desktop Web Gets Google Lens Functionality

Google Lens expands from mobile to desktop Web client. It utilises optical character recognition (OCR) to analyse and search for texts from images. Check out all the details.

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Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Confirmed to Launch Later This Month With Leica-Branded Cameras

Xiaomi has started teasing the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 in China and the foldable is confirmed to debut later this month. The upcoming clamshell fo...