Sunday, 31 October 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Discontinued In India; May Get A Successor Next Year (Tech)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra was launched in the country about three months after its global debut.

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Will 5G Affect Aviation Safety? FAA Raises 'Deep Concern' About 5G Network Plan (Tech)

The FAA held a lengthy October 14 meeting with the aviation industry on the issue.

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WhatsApp Will Not Work On These Smartphones Anymore: Full List And What Users Can Do (Tech)

Android phones that are running on Android 4.0.3 or lower, and Apple iPhones that are running on iOS 9 or older will not support WhatsApp from now on.

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WhatsApp Will Go Through This Change With Facebook Name Change To Meta (Tech)

The new change has been found in a beta version of WhatsApp. It is expected to be introduced soon in a stable version of the app.

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German Union Calls For Strikes At Seven Amazon Sites (Tech)

The German labour union Verdi on Sunday called on employees to strike at seven different Amazon locations in a protracted pay dispute.

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Apple Objects to Links to Outside Payments Ahead of Epic Games Hearing (Tech)

Apple has until December 9 to implement the order, but the company has appealed the ruling and asked the order to be put on hold while the appeal plays out, which could take a year or more.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Get New OxygenOS Update With Call Display Bug Fix (Tech)

OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7's latest update fixes the call screen lag among a couple of other bug fixes and improvements.

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XGIMI Elfin 'Ultra Sleek' Projector With Android TV 10 Launched, Priced at Rs 79,999 (Tech)

The XGIMI Elfin is available to purchase on XGIMI India's official website and Amazon. Amazon is also offering some sale deals as a part of its festive sales.

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Lava to Launch Its First 5G Phone 'Agni' on November 9: Expected Price, Specs (Tech)

The official website even reportedly revealed the pricing of the Lava Agni 5G that is set at Rs 19,999. The alleged listing highlights other key specifications as well.

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Payu Launches Tokenisation Solution 'Payu Token Hub' With Major Card Networks (Tech)

Powered by Wibmo, PayU Token Hub is developed as an interoperable plug-n-play solution, to enable card on file and device tokenisation using a single integration point.

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YouTube Gets 'New to You' Feature to Help Users Discover Fresh Content (Tech)

Using YouTube's "new to you" feature, users can find content "beyond the recommended videos" they normally see.

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Saturday, 30 October 2021

How Apple Is Gaining Smartphone Customers During Global Chip Shortage (Tech)

Apple increased shipments in the third quarter, while market leader Samsung Electronics and rival Xiaomi saw a drop as customers were lured by the price cuts to the iPhone 12 series.

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There's a Squid Game Cryptocurrency, but It Could Prove to Be a Risky Investment (Tech)

The warning from CoinMarketCap comes amid a recent spate of "Squid Game"-related scams and malware, with cybercriminals looking to lure fans.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro Plus May Launch in India Under Xiaomi Branding (Tech)

The Redmi Note 11 series is powered by MediaTek chipsets. The Redmi Note 11 Pro is priced at CNY 1,599 onwards (roughly Rs 18,700) in China.

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JioPhone Next First Impression: Affordable Smartphone In A Class Of Its Own (Tech)

JioPhone Next has no other visible competitor matching up to its feature and price combo. Another likely blockbuster from Jio.

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Confusion Over Big Tech's FAANG Acronym After Facebook Changes To Meta (Tech)

The elite FAANG stocks have a combined market capitalization of about $7.416 trillion so far this year, up from about $5.8 trillion last year.

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Apple's Rs 1,900 Polishing Cloth Went Through A Teardown: Find Out If It's Repairable (Tech)

The Apple-branded cloth is made of nonabrasive materials, and is available for purchase at Rs 1,900 in India.

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Here's Your First Look At JioPhone Next And Pragati OS In Exclusive Unboxing Video (Tech)

The JioPhone Next, co-developed by Jio and Google will be available for purchase starting this Diwali. The smartphone will be available for orders at JioMart, jio.com, and buyers can also order the smartphone on WhatsApp.

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CES 2022 Returns As In-Person Event, To Be Held From 5-8 Jan, Vaccination Required to Attend (Tech)

CES 2022 will be held between January 5, 2022 to January 8, 2022 in Las Vegas.

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Friday, 29 October 2021

Move Over Apple, Microsoft Is The Most Valuable Company In The World Now (Tech)

Analysts say Apple has managed the supply chain issue well, but with Cook warning of more pressure, the door is open to a hit to its performance as the holiday season kicks in.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max Speed Test: Check Out Which Flagship Is Faster (Tech)

The video tests the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max opening around 12 apps and 4 games with the help of robotic arms.

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WhatsApp Offering Rs 51 Cashback On Making Payments Via Messaging App: All Details (Tech)

While the cashback is guaranteed with no limit on the amount of money that needs to be sent, WhatsApp will only reward you for the first five payments through the app.

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Why JioPhone Next, Developed By Reliance & Google, May Be The Best 4G Phone Under Rs 10,000 (Tech)

The JioPhone Next will be made available for purchase on Diwali (November 4) and users can purchase the smartphone for Rs 1,999 entry price and pay the rest in easy EMIs.

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How to Order JioPhone Next By Dropping A WhatsApp Message Or On Jio Website and App (Tech)

To make this phone accessible to every India, a unique financing option like this is being introduced for the first time.

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U.S. House Plan Would Give Electric Vehicles Boost But Faces Opposition (Tech)

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the U.S. Postal Service, but it faces opposition from Republicans, foreign automakers, Canada and Mexico.

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EU Countries Aiming For Common Position On Tech Rules On Nov. 25 (Tech)

EU countries aim to agree on a common negotiating position on two sets of draft rules to curb the powers of U.S. tech giants on Nov. 25, people involved in the discussions said on Friday, though squabbles among EU lawmakers could delay the rules' adoption.

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EU Countries Aiming For Common Position On Tech Rules On Nov. 25 (Tech)

EU countries aim to agree on a common negotiating position on two sets of draft rules to curb the powers of U.S. tech giants on Nov. 25, people involved in the discussions said on Friday, though squabbles among EU lawmakers could delay the rules' adoption.

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U.S. House Plan Would Give Electric Vehicles Big Boost (Tech)

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the U.S. Postal Service.

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U.S. House Plan Would Give Electric Vehicles Big Boost (Tech)

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the U.S. Postal Service.

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JioPhone Next Launch On Diwali: Some Standout Features Of The Upcoming Smartphone (Tech)

In addition to asking for latest cricket scores or a weather update, users can also ask Google Assistant to play music on JioSaavn or check their balance on the My Jio app.

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Here’s how OnePlus TV U1S makes for a stellar smart home addition this festive season (Tech)

What the OnePlus TV U1S offers is a sensible assortment of specs and smart features that account for most viewing needs.

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JioPhone Next: Know Price And Specifications Of The Affordable Smartphone (Tech)

JioPhone Next will be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon QM-215 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM.

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JioPhone Next Coming This Diwali: Know What Features The Affordable Smartphone Has (Tech)

JioPhone Next is priced at Rs 6,499, but buyers can get the smartphone at Rs 1,999 down payment and pay the rest in easy EMIs.

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JioPhone Next Launch On Diwali; You Can Buy It For Just Rs 1,999 Plus Easy EMIs (Tech)

JioPhone Next is the first smartphone in the entry-level category to be launched with a financing option.

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JioPhone Next Available from Diwali at Rs 1,999: Here's How to Order Yours (Tech)

JioPhone Next is up for sale at an affordable price of Rs 1,999 downpayment and the rest can be paid on EMI.

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WhatsApp Tips And Tricks: How To See People's Status Without Letting Them Know You Did (Tech)

WhatsApp Status is similar to Instagram Stories and allows users to share images, videos, and other multimedia items with their contacts for 24 hours.

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'Privacy-preserving' Brave Search Replaces Google As The Default Search Engine in Web Browser (Tech)

In March 2021, Brave obtained the search engine Tailcat and the team behind it. And in June 2021, the company released a public beta version of Brave Search.

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New Digital Wallet For Amitabh Bachchan's NFT Debut Launched (Tech)

Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor Salman Khan has also announced the launch of his own collection of NFTs that will be available on BollyCoin.

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Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ Launched: Price, Specifications, More (Tech)

It is not known as to when the Redmi Note 11 series will be launched in India.

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Meta Watch From Facebook Coming Soon? Leaked Image Shows Smartwatch With Front Camera (Tech)

Facebook has announced that it is changing its name to "Meta" and will shift its focus into building a "metaverse" that will succeed mobile Internet.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021

New MacBook Pro Laptops, AirPods 3 Finally On Sale: How To Order, Prices & Features (Tech)

Interested buyers can purchase the AirPods 3 and new M1 Pro and M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro laptops by going to Apple's official online store.

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Metaverse of Controversy: Charting FB's Turbulent Ride from Cambridge Analytica Scandal to Whistleblowing (Tech)

Critics are seeing Facebook's rebranding as an effort to distract users amid rising controversy and waning popularity.

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Facebook Changes Name To Meta: Everything That Was Announced At Facebook Connect 2021 (Tech)

Everything that Meta (erstwhile Facebook) announced during the Facebook Connect 2021 event last night. Hint- we may see GTA: San Andreas in VR soon.

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Facebook Name Change: What Is The Metaverse And How Will It Work? (Tech)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg last night announced that Facebook is changing its name to Meta Platforms Inc or Meta

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U.S. Lawmakers Vote To Tighten Restrictions On Huawei, ZTE (Tech)

The U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to approve legislation to prevent companies such as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd or ZTE Corp that are deemed security threats from receiving new equipment licenses from U.S. regulators.

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Software Services Firm Zendesk To Buy SurveyMonkey Parent For Nearly $4 Billion (Tech)

Software services company Zendesk Inc said on Thursday it would buy Momentive Global Inc, owner of the popular SurveyMonkey platform for nearly $4 billion in an allstock deal.

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Chipmaker GlobalFoundries Valued At $26 Billion In Lackluster Nasdaq Debut (Tech)

Shares of GlobalFoundries Inc, which is owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co, opened flat on the Nasdaq on Thursday, giving the chipmaker a market capitalization of about $26 billion.

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Russian Extradited To U.S. To Face Cyber Crime Charges (Tech)

A Russian national appeared in a U.S. federal court on Thursday after he was extradited from South Korea to Ohio to face charges for his alleged role in a cybercriminal organization, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

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Apple Results Hit By Supply Chain Woes; Cook Says Holiday Quarter Impact Will Be Worse (Tech)

Supply chain woes cost Apple Inc $6 billion in sales during the company's fiscal fourth quarter, which missed Wall Street expectations, and Chief Executive Tim Cook said that the impact will be even worse during the current holiday sales quarter.

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Telecom Italia Top Investor Vivendi Asks For Board Discussion On Revamp-source (Tech)

Telecom Italia's (TIM) top shareholder Vivendi has asked for an extraordinary board meeting at the Italian telecoms group to discuss the proposed reorganisation of TIM's businesses, a source close to the matter said.

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Facebook Changes its Company Name to Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Focus on Building Metaverse (Tech)

The tech giant said the change would bring together its different apps and technologies under one new brand. It said it would not change its corporate structure.

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LinkedIn Launches Dedicated Search Filters for Remote Job Opportunities (Tech)

LinkedIn claims that 70 percent of job searches during the beta test of the feature involved people looking for remote working options.

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Facial Recognition in Schools? Here Are the Risks to Children (Tech)

If facial recognition technology is used in school settings, we'll need clear information as to if and how students' images will be used beyond the purpose of the lunch queue.

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Apple Again Faces Lawsuit For Selling iPhones Without Chargers Inside the Box (Tech)

Apple used to provide customers with a set of EarPods and an adapter with every phone purchase until 2020. Things changed after the launch of iPhone 11 series.

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WhatsApp Voice Notes May Soon Get These Upgrades: All You Need to Know (Tech)

WhatsApp may soon let its users preview and pause the voice message before hitting send.

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Pt 2 Now Live: Deals, Offers on These 5 Best Smartphones (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale microsite notes that smartphones and tablets are getting up to 80 percent off during the sale event.

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How to View Amazon Browsing History Via App and Website (Tech)

Browsing history lets customers track every product that they have ever searched and viewed since the time of the creation of their Amazon account.

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Paytm vs PhonePe vs Google Pay: Which Digital Payment App Should You Use (Tech)

PhonePe had the most number of UPI transactions in September 2021 (1,653.19 mn), followed by Google Pay (1,294.56 mn) and Paytm (462.71 mn).

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Google Pay Partners With SBI General Insurance to Offer Health Insurance on Platform (Tech)

The Arogya Sanjeevni health insurance will be available on the Google Pay app, and users will be able to book both individual and family schemes of the plan.

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Microsoft Nearly Overtakes Apple as Most Valuable Company (Tech)

Apple's shares dipped 0.3 percent ahead of its report due after the bell on Thursday, with investors focused on how the global supply-chain crisis is challenging the company's ability to meet demand for its iPhones.

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Chipmaker GlobalFoundries Prices IPO At Upper End To Raise $2.6 Billion -sources (Tech)

Chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc on Wednesday sold shares in its initial public offering at $47 a piece, at the higher end of its targeted price range, to raise about $2.6 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

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Music Streamer Akazoo Agrees To $38.8-million Settlement Over SEC Fraud Charges (Tech)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said it had settled charges against Akazoo S.A., a Greek firm purporting to be a music streaming business, for $38.8 million after the firm allegedly defrauded investors out of tens of millions of dollars.

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El Salvador Adds Nearly $25 Million In Bitcoin To State Coffers, Says President (Tech)

The Salvadoran government acquired 420 more bitcoin on Wednesday, President Nayib Bukele announced on social media, as the Central American doubled down on its splashy cryptocurrency experiment.

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U.S. SEC Will Not Greenlight Leveraged Bitcoin Fund - WSJ (Tech)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked at least one asset manager to scrap plans for a leveraged bitcoin exchangetraded fund, the Wall Street Journal reported https://on.wsj.com/3mivSkT on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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Microsoft Nearly Overtakes Apple As Most Valuable Company (Tech)

A surge in Microsoft Corp's shares nearly unseated Apple Inc as the world's most valuable company on Wednesday, a day before the iPhone maker reports its quarterly results.

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Telecom Italia Cuts 2021 Core Profit Goal On Home Market Weakness (Tech)

Telecom Italia (TIM), Italy's largest telecoms company, on Wednesday said it had further cut its 2021 core profit guidance to reflect worsening market conditions.

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U.S. SEC Says Music Streaming Firm Reaches $38.8 Million Settlement In Fraud Action (Tech)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said it had settled charges against Akazoo S.A. for $38.8 million after the firm allegedly defrauded investors out of tens of millions of dollars.

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U.S. SEC Says Music Streaming Firm Reaches $38.8 Million Settlement In Fraud Action (Tech)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said it had settled charges against Akazoo S.A. for $38.8 million after the firm allegedly defrauded investors out of tens of millions of dollars.

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Vivendi Committed To TIM Despite Disappointing Results -source (Tech)

Telecom Italia's (TIM) top investor Vivendi is committed to supporting Italy's biggest telecoms group despite its disappointing financial results, a source close to the French media group said on Wednesday.

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EBay Revenue Outlook Disappoints As Pandemic-led Boom Fades (Tech)

EBay Inc on Wednesday projected holidayquarter revenue below market expectations, another sign that the online shopping boom fueled by the pandemic was tapering as consumers returned to stores.

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U.S. Consumer Watchdog To Review Big Tech Data, Promote Lending Competition (Tech)

Chief consumer finance watchdog Rohit Chopra told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday his agency will review Big Tech's impact on the flow of money in the economy as leading technology firms use realtime consumer payments systems that collect huge amounts of personal data.

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Facebook Asks Employees To Preserve Internal Documents For Legal Inquiries (Tech)

Facebook Inc has told its employees to preserve all internal documents and communications for legal reasons, as governments and regulators have started inquiries into its operation.

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U.S. Consumer Watchdog Lays Out Ambitious Agenda On Big Tech, Lending Competition (Tech)

Chief consumer finance watchdog Rohit Chopra told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday his agency will investigate Big Tech's impact on the flow of money in the economy as leading technology firms use realtime consumer payments systems that collect huge amounts of personal data.

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U.S. Consumer Watchdog Lays Out Ambitious Agenda On Big Tech, Lending Competition (Tech)

Chief consumer finance watchdog Rohit Chopra told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday his agency will investigate Big Tech's impact on the flow of money in the economy as leading technology firms use realtime consumer payments systems that collect huge amounts of personal data.

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Google, MeitY Launch Appscale Academy to Help Indian Startups Boost Business (Tech)

Interested startups can apply for the Appscale Academy via the Events with Google website today, October 27. The last date to apply is set for December 15,

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Airtel CEO Warns Users About Cyber-Fraud Cases Becoming 'Alarmingly Frequent' (Tech)

In an email outreach to subscribers, Gopal Vittal, CEO of Airtel urged users to be vigilant against such cases of cyber fraud that are becoming "alarmingly frequent".

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Want to Remove Unnecessary Files on Your Android Phone? 5 Options You Must Try (Tech)

It makes no difference if your Android phone has the expandable capacity through a microSD card; you use whatever space you're allocated, whether it's 32GB or 200GB.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes: Here's How You Can Enjoy Rewards In Few Easy Steps (Tech)

Before you can redeem Garena Free Fire codes, make sure that you have a social media account linked to your game. You can log in with any of these accounts – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.

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iQoo 8 Series Tipped to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications (Tech)

The regular iQoo 8 debuted with a starting price of CNY 3,799 (approx Rs 43,600), while the iQoo 8 Pro launched at CNY 4,999 (approx Rs 57,300).

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Samsung Phones in India Now Getting Scan QR Option for Faster Digital Payments (Tech)

Samsung says the company's R&D team built the Scan QR feature specifically for India as the country is witnessing a "monumental growth in Scan and Pay."

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Snapchat Clocks 100 Million Monthly Users In India; Announces Multiple Partnerships (Tech)

Snap also announced that it is working with Flipkart to develop AR experiences for e-commerce.

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Twitter and Clubhouse Introduce New Options to Promote Newsletters (Tech)

Twitter wants to make its newsletter service, Revue, more visible on its platform. Whereas, Clubhouse's "Pinned Links," will allow people to highlight external links.

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MacBook Pro 2021 Gets High Power Mode for Intensive Workloads: How to Use (Tech)

The new High Power Mode is only available on the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 with the M1 Max chipset.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Diwali Offers Announced: Full List Of Gifts and Discounts (Tech)

The Diwali offers for Battlegrounds Mobile India were announced via a Facebook post.

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Apple Finally Explains Why It Introduced A Notch on MacBook Pro 2021 Laptops (Tech)

Apple introduced the notch display on new MacBook Pro 2021 laptops, unveiled at its Unleashed event earlier this month. The notch display has been appearing on iPhones since November 2017.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

WhatsApp Chat Migration Feature From iPhone To Android Now Available on Pixel Phones (Tech)

Google says that your iPhone won't receive any WhatsApp messages while the transfer is going on, in order to prevent data loss while moving chats.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Confirms JioPhone Next Will Arrive By Diwali (Tech)

JioPhone Next was announced earlier this year in June during Reliance's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Google Tensor Chip Beats Qualcomm Snapdragon, Samsung Exynos 2100 in Benchmark Scores (Tech)

The Google Pixel 6 series was launched last week with Google's Tensor chipset.

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Rogers Communications Battle Reaches Court As Rival Chairmen Claim Legitimacy (Tech)

The family feud for control of Canadian telecom company Rogers Communications Inc ratcheted up on Tuesday as Edward Rogers filed a court petition to validate his reconstituted board, a move swiftly challenged by his mother and sisters.

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Trump Tightens Grip On Social Media Company After SPAC Deal Success (Tech)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to retain the ownership of his newly launched social media venture even if he chooses to make another White House run or is convicted by prosecutors who are looking into his business dealings.

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AMD Forecasts Strong Revenue On Data-center, Gaming Chips Demand (Tech)

Advanced Micro Devices Inc on Tuesday projected higher fourthquarter revenue than market expectations, betting on its ability to overcome a weak supply chain to meet strong demand for chips used in gaming consoles and data center servers.

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Rogers Communications Battle For Control Reaches Court As Ex-chairman Asks To Validate New Board (Tech)

The battle for control of Rogers Communications Inc has ratcheted up again, as Edward Rogers filed a petition in a Canadian court on Tuesday to validate his reconstituted board, but his mother and sisters swiftly disputed the narrative set out in the legal documents.

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Activision Blizzard Pauses Plans For Online BlizzCon In 2022 (Tech)

Activision Blizzard Inc on Tuesday paused plans for an online version of the video game publisher's annual BlizzCon convention that was scheduled for early next year.

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Texas Instruments Forecasts Tepid Revenue For Holiday Quarter (Tech)

Texas Instruments Inc forecast tepid quarterly revenue and missed market expectations for the third quarter on Tuesday, as the chipmaker struggles with supply chain constraints in the semiconductor industry, sending its shares down 4.6%.

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Texas Instruments Fourth-quarter Revenue Outlook Below Estimates (Tech)

Texas Instruments Inc forecast fourthquarter revenue largely below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as the company struggles with supply chain constraints that have plagued the entire chip industry.

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Advanced Micro Devices Forecasts Revenue Above Estimates (Tech)

Advanced Micro Devices Inc forecast fourthquarter revenue above market expectations on Tuesday, betting that it would overcome supply chain snarls to meet strong demand for its chips used in PCs, gaming consoles and data center servers.

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Apple AirPods 3 Gets Pro Features, Force Sensor: Here’s How To Use All Of Them (Tech)

Force sensor makes an array of applications associated with the AirPods easier, making the user experience extremely smooth.

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Learn A New Word Every Day With This New Google Search Feature (Tech)

According to Google Trends, the top-searched English definition in September was "introvert", followed by "integrity."

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For October 26: Enjoy Premium Rewards Using These Codes (Tech)

Garena Free Fire is available on iOS and Android Play Store for free.

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Sony Xperia Pro-I Launched With 1-Inch Camera Sensor For Smartphone Photographers (Tech)

The Sony Xperia Pro-I has been launched at a price of $1,799.99 (roughly Rs 1,35,200).

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New MacBook Pro With M1 Pro, M1 Max Sale Delayed; Will Hit Markets On Oct 29 Now (Tech)

The M1 Pro-powered MacBook Pro 14’s price in India starts at Rs 1,94,900, and the MacBook Pro 16 with the same chipset is priced from Rs 2,39,900 onwards. The M1 Max-enabled MacBook Pro 16 carries a price tag of Rs 3,29,900 onwards.

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Monday, 25 October 2021

Inside The Big Facebook Leak (Tech)

We live in a time of megaleaks, enabled by the same digital technology that allows us to surveil one another and document our lives as never before.

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Apple iOS 15.1 Now Rolling Out For iPhone Users: Here's How To Install And What's New (Tech)

The iOS 15.1 update will be an over the air update, meaning that all iPhone users will get it automatically on their smartphones.

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MacOS Monterey Is Now Rolling Out To All Macs: Here's How To Download And What's New (Tech)

FaceTime is also getting several updates including Spatial Audio support, a fresh new Grid view, and the ability to include non-Mac users to FaceTime calls.

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Facebook Reports $9 Billion In Profits Amid Complaints Of Ignoring Hate For Profit (Tech)

Facebook released results showing its profit in the recently-ended quarter grew to $9.2 billion -- a 17 percent increase -- and its ranks of users increased to 2.91 billion.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 With S-Pen: Does Samsung Even Need The Galaxy Note Anymore? (Tech)

We experienced the S Pen on Samsung's latest foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and it makes us wonder, does Samsung still need the Samsung Galaxy Note?

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SK Hynix Sees Rising Demand For Chips As Quarterly Profit Surges (Tech)

SK Hynix forecast steady growth in demand for memory chips on Tuesday as it posted its highest quarterly operating profit since 2018 on the back of rising prices which offset slowing personal computer sales as COVID19 lockdowns eased.

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SK Hynix Sees Rising Demand For Chips As Quarterly Profit Surges (Tech)

SK Hynix forecast steady growth in demand for memory chips on Tuesday as it posted its highest quarterly operating profit since 2018 on the back of rising prices which offset slowing personal computer sales as COVID19 lockdowns eased.

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EU Tech Rules Should Curb Cloud Computing Providers, Study Says (Tech)

Draft EU rules to curb the power of Amazon, Apple, Alphabet unit Google and Facebook should also tackle cloud computing services providers over potential anticompetitive practices, a study said on Tuesday.

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Uber, Carrefour Expand Partnership To Speed Up Deliveries In Paris (Tech)

U.S.based ride hailing app owner Uber Technologies and Europe's largest retailer Carrefour are to launch a new rapid grocery delivery service in Paris, extending their 18month partnership, the two companies said on Tuesday.

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Apple Likely To Face DOJ Antitrust Suit- The Information (Tech)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accelerated its twoyearold antitrust probe on Apple Inc in the last several months, increasing the likelihood of a lawsuit, the Information reported on Monday.

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Apple Likely To Face DOJ Antitrust Suit- The Information (Tech)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accelerated its twoyearold antitrust probe of Apple Inc in the last several months, increasing the likelihood of a lawsuit, The Information reported on Monday.

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Tesla Zooms Past $1 Trillion Market Cap On Bet That The EV Future Is Now (Tech)

Tesla Inc surpassed $1 trillion in market value on Monday after landing its biggestever order from rental car company Hertz, a deal that reinforced the electric car leader's ambitions to top the entire auto industry in sales over the next decade.

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Tesla Zooms Past $1 Trillion Market Cap On Bet That The EV Future Is Now (Tech)

Tesla Inc surpassed $1 trillion in market value on Monday after landing its biggestever order from rental car company Hertz, a deal that reinforced the electric car leader's ambitions to top the entire auto industry in sales over the next decade.

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In Face Of Hack Attacks, U.S. State Department To Set Up Cyber Bureau (Tech)

The U.S. State Department plans to establish a bureau of cyberspace and digital policy in the face of a growing hacking problem, specifically a surge of ransomware attacks on U.S. infrastructure.

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EXPLAINED: Why End-To-End Encryption May Not Mean That Nobody Can Read Your WhatsApp Chats (Tech)

WhatsApp says not even the service itself or its owner Facebook can read any messages exchanged between two users. But then how do chats keep getting leaked?

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for October 25: How to Unlock Premium Features (Tech)

The premium features make the gaming experience enjoyable but if you don't wish to spend money, you can use these free redemption codes to access premium content.

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Worried About Online Security? How to Check Your Compromised Passwords on iPhone (Tech)

Apple's password manager service not only tells you the problem with the safety of your password but also gives you a direct link to change your password removing a lot of hassle.

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PlaySation 5 Tips: Here's How To Connect PS5's DualSense Controller To Smartphone, PC (Tech)

The DualSense controller also features a new and enhanced design, with some extra weight to increase feedback.

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Reliance JioPhone Next Will Run on Android-Based Pragati OS, Company Reveals (Tech)

The JioPhone Next promises to offer great battery life with Pragati OS, powered by Android. The phone will also get automatic software updates.

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JioPhone Next's Qualcomm Chip To Offer Optimised Connectivity & Technology: All Details (Tech)

Reliance Jio has partnered with Google to develop the JioPhone Next. The company announced the smartphone during its Annual General Meeting earlier this year in June.

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7 Features That Define JioPhone Next: Made in India, Made for India and Made by Indians (Tech)

JioPhone Next will run on Pragati OS, powered by Android OS. It has been engineered by both Jio and Google to bring Pragati (meaning progress).

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Not Liking Windows 11? Here's How You Can Go Back To Windows 10 On Your PC (Tech)

Depending upon the speed of your hard drive and the amount of data stored, the process take will at least more than 10 minutes.

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How To Use iOS 15's New Focus Modes to Beat Distractions (Tech)

Focus mode on iOS 15 essentially aims to filter your notifications and interruptions in a way that you only get what you need or want at the moment.

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Running An Old PC? Here's How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported CPUs (Tech)

But not everyone is happy with the arrival of the latest update, thanks to a big if that came with the promise of a free upgrade to Windows 11.

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Explained: What is Donald Trump's New TRUTH Social App, How It Works? (Tech)

The TRUTH Social app is available for pre-order in the Apple App store, a sign that its backers plan to distribute it through conventional routes.

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Australian Regulator 'Concerned' About Facebook's Approach to Media Law (Tech)

Under the News Media Bargaining Code, Facebook and Google must negotiate with news outlets for content that drives traffic to their websites or face possible government intervention.

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PlayStation 5 India Restock Today Today - How And Where To Pre-Order, Prices & More (Tech)

The PlayStation 5 is priced at Rs 49,990 for the standard edition while the Digital Edition PS5 is priced at Rs 39,990 in India.

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Sunday, 24 October 2021

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Returns on October 28, SBI Users Will Get Extra Benefit (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale microsite notes that smartphones and tablets will get up to 80 percent off during the sale event. iPhone 12 series and iPhone SE 2020 are expected to get price cuts.

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This Squid Game App Was Installing Malware On Android Phones: All Details Here (Tech)

Researchers say that the threat lurks around given the popularity of the Netflix show, and warned users to take a cautious approach while downloading Squid Game apps.

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Attn! Prepaid Recharge On PhonePe Will Cost More From Now: Here's Why And By How Much (Tech)

Those who recharge for under Rs 50 will not be charged anything.

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NFTs & Bollywood: Indian Celebs Like Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan & More Launch NFTs (Tech)

Global sales volumes of NFTs have galloped to $10.7 billion in the third quarter of 2021.

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WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Android Phones, iPhones By Next Month: Full List (Tech)

The smartphones will stop getting security updates, new features, which will gradually lead to app being defunct on these older smartphones.

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Microsoft Issues Fixes for AMD PCs After Windows 11 Bug Hindered Performance, Gaming (Tech)

Earlier this month, AMD noted that users could face errors with some games while running Windows 11 OS that started rolling out recently.

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Facebook Selective in Curbing Hate Speech, Anti-Muslim Content in India: Report (Tech)

According to the documents, Facebook saw India as one of the most "at risk countries" in the world and identified both Hindi and Bengali languages as priorities for "automation on violating hostile speech."

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Webcam on Old PC With Windows 11 Not Working? Here Are Some Fixes (Tech)

There can be times when the software doesn't understand the camera plugged in or doesn't have the right enabled permission that effectively blocks the webcam on Windows PC.

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Five Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 30,000 in India in October 2021 (Tech)

From Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to OnePlus Nord 2 5G, here are five smartphones under Rs 30,000 you can buy in India this month.

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Epic Games Opposes Apple's Effort to Pause Antitrust Trial Orders (Tech)

Apple has until December 9 to comply with the injunction, but earlier this month the company said it will appeal the ruling.

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Saturday, 23 October 2021

Facebook Faces More Heat, New Leak Claims It Didn't Stop Poll Misinformation (Tech)

Faced with the mounting criticism, Facebook has detailed anew steps it has taken to protect the election and keep the social network safe.

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Cadbury's New AI Tool Will Let You Create Free Ad With Shah Rukh Khan's Face and Voice (Tech)

Through a dedicated website, customers can create their custom advertisement, led by Shah Rukh Khan. Cadbury says it is using machine learning and AI technology to recreate the actor's face and voice.

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InPhotos: Check Out The Latest Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro & Amazfit GTS 3 Smartwatches (Tech)

The Amazfit GTR 3 has been launched at a price of Rs 13,999 in India. It is being offered in two colour variants, including Thunder Black and Moonlight Grey.

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Google Pixel Smartphones Facing App Crashes, Issues With Touch Post Android 12 Update (Tech)

Android 12 was released earlier this week alongside the launch of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Android 12 update brings many new interface-level changes, along with other improvements.

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WhatsApp Tips And Tricks: How To Change Chat Background Wallpaper On WhatsApp (Tech)

In this article, we’re going to walk you through the steps on how to change the background of your chats.

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Deleting Facebook Account? Here's How To Delete As Much Data As You Want (Tech)

While you do not have much control over most data that you did not actively post and you may have to rely on Facebook to keep its promise, you still can make sure to delete as much as you can.

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Diwali Gifting: Best Speaker Systems, Soundbars & Portable Speakers To Buy From Amazon Sale (Tech)

Let us take a look at some speakers you can buy during Amazon's Great Indian Festival sale for Diwali gifting purposes.

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Oppo K9s, Launched In China With Snapdragon 778G SoC, 5000mAh Battery: Full Details Here (Tech)

The price for the Oppo K9s handset is estimated to be around the Rs 18,000 - Rs 20,000 bracket in India, reports have suggested.

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Friday, 22 October 2021

Garena Free Fire: Exclusive First Look Of Diwali Items in Free Fire And How To Get Them (Tech)

It is important to note that the Free Fire redemption codes are restricted to a specific server. Garena Free Fire redeem codes can be claimed via the game's official website.

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iQoo Releases Android 12 Rollout Schedule: iQoo 7 Series First-In-Line To Get Update (Tech)

iQoo has said that the iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend, iQoo Z3, and the iQoo Z5 will get the beta version of Android 12 by the end of December 2021, and the iQoo Z3 will get the Android 12 beta by by the end of March 2022.

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Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro & Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Prices, Specs Leaked: All Details (Tech)

The Redmi Note 11 series launch in China is scheduled for Thursday, October 28. Alongside the new Redmi Note phones, the Chinese giant is launching a Redmi Watch 2 as its new smartwatch model.

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Canada Says Proposed U.S. EV Tax Credit Could Harm Sector, Mulls Possible Challenge (Tech)

Canada said on Friday that U.S. proposals to create new electric vehicle tax credits for Americanbuilt vehicles could harm the North American auto industry and fall foul of trade agreements, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Twitter Launches Cricket Scorecard And Community For Indians (Tech)

Twitter has brought its first Community outside of the US in India for the massive cricket fan base in the country.

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Instagram Reels Gets New Effects To Help Users 'Perform With Music' (Tech)

The new Reels features dubbed SuperBeat, Dynamic Lyrics and 3D Lyrics will aim to combine music and AR effects on Reels.

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Here's How To Connect You Smartphone To Your TV In More Than One Ways (Tech)

There are multiple ways for people to mirror their smartphone screen to their TVs.

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India's Smartphone Shipments Fall 5 Percent in Q3 2021, Xiaomi Leads Market (Tech)

Samsung remained the second-largest smartphone brand in India that shipped 9.1 million units in Q3 2021. Vivo came third with 8.1 million shipments, followed by Realme with 7.5 million units.

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Microsoft Is Now Letting Users Test Android Apps on Windows 11 (Tech)

Microsoft notes the company has partnered with popular app developers to curate 50 Android apps for Windows Insiders to test.

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WhatsApp Hack: Retrieve Delete WhatsApp Messages Using These Simple Tricks (Tech)

Naturally, retrieval of a deleted WhatsApp message can be a tricky business since the code associated with that particular message get wiped off of the company’s database as well.

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Thursday, 21 October 2021

Nokia C30 Budget Smartphone Launched With Exclusive Jio Offers: All Details, Specs (Tech)

The Nokia C30 has been priced at Rs 10,999 onwards for the base 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option.

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Done With Instagram? How To Delete/Disable Your Account, And Download Data Before It (Tech)

In this post, we'll walk you through the steps to permanently deactivate or disable your Instagram account. We'll also show you how to back up your Instagram data.

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Google Meet Finally Getting A Feature That Will Allow Hosts To Mute Others: How it Works (Tech)

The feature is being rolled out for Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals and Education Plus domains.

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Google Slashes Play Store Fee For Subscription-Based Apps By Half. Kicks In January (Tech)

The new structure will kick in from January next year and likely encourage developers to switch from one-time payment modes to subscriptions.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro May Never Come To India: Google Says India Launch Not In Plans (Tech)

The eight regions where the Pixel 6 series will be initially launched are US, Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, Australia, France, and Taiwan.

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Merger Talks Between Western Digital And Kioxia Stall - Sources (Tech)

Western Digital Corp's talks to merge with Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp have stalled, according to two people familiar with the matter, highlighting challenges in completing deals in the evolving semiconductor sector.

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Merger Talks Between Western Digital And Kioxia Stall - Sources (Tech)

Western Digital Corp's talks to merge with Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp have stalled, according to two people familiar with the matter, highlighting challenges in completing deals in the evolving semiconductor sector.

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Ericsson Says U.S. DOJ Advises It Breached Obligations Under DPA (Tech)

Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson said Friday it received correspondence from U.S. Department of Justice stating that the company breached its obligations under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) by failing to provide certain documents and factual information.

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Trump Deal Delivers $420 Million Windfall For Wondering Dealmaker (Tech)

A merger with former U.S. President Donald Trump's new social media venture has delivered a potential windfall of $420 million for a former finance executive who has been trying for a decade to reinvent himself as a serial dealmaker.

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Western Digital Talks To Merge With Kioxia Stall - Sources (Tech)

Western Digital Corp's talks to merge with Japanese chipmaker and partner Kioxia Holdings Corp have stalled over the last few weeks, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

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Snap Shares Plunge 25% As Apple Privacy Changes Hit Ads Business (Tech)

Shares of Snap Inc plummeted 25% on Thursday after the owner of photo messaging app Snapchat said privacy changes implemented by Apple Inc on iOS devices hurt the company's ability to target and measure its digital advertising.

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Governments Turn Tables On Ransomware Gang REvil By Pushing It Offline -sources (Tech)

The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multicountry operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former official.

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Rogers Board Votes To Remove Chairman After Family Feud Erupts Into Open (Tech)

The board of Rogers Communications Inc has voted to remove Edward Rogers as chairman, the company said on Thursday, amid a tussle between the family members of late founder Ted Rogers over who should lead one of Canada's biggest telecoms companies.

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Rogers Board Votes To Remove Chairman Amid Tussle Of Company Control -Globe And Mail (Tech)

The board of Rogers Communications Inc has voted to remove Edward Rogers as chairman, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Thursday, amid a tussle between the son of late founder Ted Rogers and his sisters and mother over who should lead one of Canada's biggest telecoms companies.

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Walmart Allowing Some Shoppers To Buy Bitcoin At Coinstar Kiosks (Tech)

Walmart Inc said on Thursday customers at some of its U.S. stores will be able to purchase bitcoin using ATMlike machines installed by Coinstar.

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Exclusive: Governments Turn Tables On Ransomware Gang REvil By Pushing It Offline -sources (Tech)

The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multicountry operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former official.

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Internet Providers Collect "Staggering" Amounts Of Data -- U.S. FTC Chair (Tech)

Internet service providers collect a "staggering" amount of detailed data on consumers, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said on Thursday in discussing an agency staff report on information collected by major providers like AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

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Redmi Note 11 Series Design Revealed Ahead of Launch on October 28 (Tech)

The new Redmi Note 11 series will likely include three variants - Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

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BSNL Slashes Prices of Entry-Level Prepaid Plans for Wider Adoption: New Rates (Tech)

The company has revised the rates for plans costing below Rs100 and has brought a difference of as much as Rs 2 in the plans’ prices, starting from October 18.

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Alphabet's Wing Project Unveils New Drone Delivery Model in the US (Tech)

Wing said Walgreens employees will process and load packages onto the delivery drones, rather than Wing employees.

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Vivo Reveals Phones Eligible for Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 Beta: Full List (Tech)

By the end of December Vivo X60 Pro+, X60 Pro, X60, V21 and Y72 5G will be eligible for the FunTouch 12 Beta Version.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For October 21: Enjoy Premium Rewards Using These Codes (Tech)

Garena Free Fire competes against games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Battlegrounds Mobile that also offer a similar style of gameplay. Use the codes to get special rewards.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Twitter Users Can Now Remove Followers Instead of Blocking Them: How To Use (Tech)

Other Twitter users will not receive a notification when you remove them from the follower list. However, if they choose to visit your profile, they can still access your Tweets.

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How To Disable Apple TV Keyboard Notifications on iPhone (Tech)

If you are on iOS 15 and you want to disable the Apple TV Keyboard notification as soon as possible, we recommend you update the version to iOS 15.1.

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Changing Facebook's Name Will Not Deter Lawmaker or Regulatory Scrutiny: Experts (Tech)

Facebook is battling intense scrutiny after a whistleblower leaked thousands of internal documents that showed it contributed to increased polarization online when it made changes to its content algorithm.

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Amazon Prime Subscription in India to Be Hiked Soon, Annual Plan Will Cost Rs 1499 (Tech)

Amazon notes the quarterly Amazon Prime membership will be available at Rs 459 instead of Rs 329, while the monthly subscription will carry a price tag Rs 179.

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U.S. Consumer Watchdog To Query Tech Giants Over Financial Data -sources (Tech)

The U.S. consumer watchdog is expected this week to query tech giants including Facebook, Amazon and Google on how they handle consumer financial data as part of a broader effort to boost consumer protections and financial sector competition, according to two people briefed on the matter.

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U.S. Consumer Watchdog To Query Tech Giants Over Financial Data -sources (Tech)

The U.S. consumer watchdog is expected this week to query tech giants including Facebook, Amazon and Google on how they handle consumer financial data as part of a broader effort to boost consumer protections and financial sector competition, according to two people briefed on the matter.

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No Elon Musk Show During This Tesla Quarterly Call (Tech)

Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk did not participate in the company's earnings conference call for the first time on Wednesday, making him one of the rare top executives in the United States to miss the quarterly ritual of talking to Wall Street.

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Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Watch 4 Bespoke Edition, One UI 4 Teased (Tech)

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2 recap: Take a look at Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4's Bespoke edition. Samsung is collaborating with lifestyle brand Kitsune for two new special-edition wearables.

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Govt To Roll Out 5-Yr Strategic Plan to Make India Big Tech Player: Minister of State (Tech)

The minister said the government is willing to walk the extra mile and is open to all sorts of consultations to prepare a road map for India to emerge as a significant player in the technology space.

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Samsung Unpacked Live Updates: Mystery Around Samsung's Announcement Tonight (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event will being at 7:30PM, but there is a certain mystery around what the company may launch.

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MSI Modern 15 A5M unboxing and first impressions: Join us as we rip apart the packaging and take a closer look at MSI’s slick new workhorse Ultrabook (Tech)

Ultrabooks are everywhere these days, and when you’re looking for a reliable machine that you can trust with your work, studies, or simply for managing your life, you need something like the MSI Modern 15 A5M.

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Jio Gains 6.49 Lakh Mobile Users in August, 5 Lakh More Than Airtel (Tech)

Jio continued to outpace rivals in subscriber gains, adding 6.49 lakh wireless users in August, as its mobile base swelled to 44.38 crore.

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Netflix Is Opening Its Third Movie Theater on October 22 (Tech)

This isn't the first movie theater acquired by Netflix. The American giant reopened The Paris Theater in New York in 2019 and is set to reopen The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood in 2022.

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How To Clean Your Recently Played List Music and Podcasts in Spotify (Tech)

Congratulations, you are now the curator of what your followers or everybody else see about your listening activity on Spotify.

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Facebook To Pay Up to $14 Million To Settle US Employment Discrimination Claims (Tech)

The US Justice Department said that Facebook used recruitment practices designed to deter US workers such as requiring applications to be submitted only by mail.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 Get New Colour Options: Full Details Here (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will now also be available in Phantom Silver, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Lavender shade.

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iQoo and Krafton Announce First Battlegrounds Mobile India Esports Tournament (Tech)

As a part of the partnership, iQoo will be the title sponsor of the Battlegrounds Mobile India esports tournament that is expected to register over 1 lakh teams.

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Realme Q3s With 144Hz Display and Realme GT Neo 2T Launched: Price, Features (Tech)

The Realme GT Neo 2T comes just months after the company unveiled GT Neo 2 with a Snapdragon processor. The Realme Q3s is also designed for the mid-budget segment.

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Miners Can Now Rule Their World Sitting On This Minecraft-Themed Gaming Chair (Tech)

Popular gaming chair manufacturer, Secret Lab, announced its conglomeration with the Stockholm-based video game developer and the father of Minecraft, Mojang Studios, to introduce an official Minecraft-based gaming chair.

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Xiaomi's Upcoming Redmi K50 Pro+ Smartphone May Pack in Snapdragon 898, 108-MP Camera (Tech)

Xiaomi has not formally approved the unveiling of the Redmi K50 Pro+ or with any of these hardware specifications.

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Google Shuns Its Plex Banking Service (Tech)

The company in India already ranks among the leading digital payment providers.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Instagram Collabs Launched to Let Users Co-Author Same Posts, Reels: How to Use (Tech)

Instagram explains Collabs works with only two users - the original publisher and one collaborator. The feature seems to be unavailable in India right now.

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Android 12 Starts Rolling Out For Google Pixel Smartphones: Here's How To Download (Tech)

Android 12 also brings many privacy-focused features to Pixel smartphones like a new Privacy Dashboard, indicators for permissions, and more.

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Sony PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition India Restock On October 25: What We Know (Tech)

The PlayStation 5 is priced at Rs 49,990 for the standard edition in India, while the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at Rs 39,990 in the country.

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Facebook May Be Planning To Change Its Name, To Focus On 'Metaverse': Report (Tech)

It's not uncommon in the Silicon Valley for companies to change their names as they bid to expand their services.

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Bad News For Pixel Fans! Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Won't Come To India Initially (Tech)

Google said that the Tensor has been designed specifically for Google’s work with AI. The Google Pixel 6 has been launched at a price of $599 (roughly Rs 45,000) in the US, while the Pixel 6 Pro has been priced at $899 (roughly Rs 67,500).

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U.S. Senate Panel To Hold New Hearing On Social Media Impact On Young Users (Tech)

The U.S. Senate will hold an Oct. 26 hearing with tech firms Snap's Snapchat, TikTok, and Alphabet's YouTube about their platforms' impact on young users, the panel said on Tuesday.

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Australia To Make Permanent Company Laws Allowing Virtual AGMs - AFR (Tech)

Australia will make permanent rules introduced during the COVID19 pandemic that allow companies to hold virtual shareholder meetings and electronically distribute documents, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported on Wednesday.

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U.S. Futures-based Bitcoin ETF Rises In First Day Of Trading, Bitcoin Nears Record (Tech)

The first U.S. bitcoin futuresbased exchangetraded fund began trading on Tuesday, sending bitcoin to a sixmonth high and just off its alltime peak, as traders bet the ETF could boost investment flows into cryptocurrencies.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Put Google's AI Smarts In Your Pocket With Tensor Chip (Tech)

Now, throughout the event, Google executives talked about how Google's Tensor chipset has helped the company achieve new features and remove barriers that the company has faced in the past.

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Pixel 6 Launch Live Updates: Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Coming Soon With Tensor Chip (Tech)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will come with a completely new design and Google's in-house Tensor chip.

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Telegram Clocks 1 Billion Android Installs After Gaining New Users Post Facebook Outage (Tech)

Telegram had crossed 1 billion total downloads globally back in August this year.

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Relocating To New Country? How To Change Google Play Store Region (Tech)

If you want to explore the Google Play Store of another region without having to actually take a flight, then you can use a third-party VPN app.

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Apple Also Launched A Rs 1,900 Cleaning Cloth Last Night, But Should Anyone Buy It? (Tech)

Apple recommends using "soft, lint-free cloth" and avoiding "abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items."

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Microsoft's Meme-Inspired Xbox Mini Fridge Pre-Orders Begin Today: Full Details Here (Tech)

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Mini Fridge at a price of $99 (roughly Rs 7,400) in the US. The company says that it will expand availability to more regions in 2022.

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WhatsApp Emoji Reactions Coming Soon? Code Hints At Notification Setting For Messages (Tech)

The reactions feature is still said to be in early stages, and will still take some time to reach all users.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For October 19: Enjoy Premium Rewards Using These Codes (Tech)

Talking in terms of numbers, Free Fire has hit more than 1 billion downloads, and the number is only increasing.

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MacOS Monterey Coming On October 25, Apple Announces: New Features, How To Download (Tech)

In order to download the new macOS Monterey, users will have to make sure that their iMac, MacBook, or any Mac computer is running on macOS Big Sur.

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Monday, 18 October 2021

Qualcomm Takes A Jibe At Google Ahead Of Pixel 6 Series Launch, Tweets Red Flag Meme (Tech)

Google has created the Tensor chip with the aim to enhance the experience of Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning(ML) in the upcoming Pixel 6 series of phones.

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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Launch Today: How To Watch Live, What To Expect At Google Event (Tech)

The Google Pixel 6 series launch event will begin at 10:30PM IST tonight. The event will be livestreamed on Made By Google YouTube channel, but you can follow live updates here at News18.

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Apple AirPods 3 Launched With Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, And A Familiar Design (Tech)

The Apple AirPods 3 have been launched at a price of Rs 18,500 in India ($179 in US) and are already available for pre-orders in the country. Apple said that the third-generation AirPods will start shipping from next week.

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Apple MacBook Pro With Notch Display, No Touch Bar Launched: Check India Prices (Tech)

The M1 Pro-powered MacBook Pro 14's price in India starts at Rs 1,94,900, and the MacBook Pro 16 with the same chipset is priced from Rs 2,39,900 onwards.

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Exclusive: Email Security Software Vendor Zix Explores Sale - Sources (Tech)

Zix Corp, a U.S. provider of email security solutions, is exploring strategic alternatives that include a sale of the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Cloud Storage Provider Backblaze Files For U.S. IPO (Tech)

Cloud storage provider Backblaze Inc filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, cashing in on growing demand for cloud computing from businesses expanding their digital offerings during the COVID19 pandemic.

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Cloud Storage Provider Backblaze Files For U.S. IPO (Tech)

Cloud storage provider Backblaze Inc filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, cashing in on growing demand for cloud computing from businesses expanding their digital offerings during the COVID19 pandemic.

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British Fintech Zopa Hits $1 Billion Valuation With SoftBank Investment (Tech)

British digital bank Zopa has raised $300 million from investors including Japan's SoftBank Group, it said on Tuesday, as the lender looks to expand its business ahead of a possible listing as soon as next year.

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Apple Launches Faster Chips, MacBook Pro Laptops, Airpods At October Event (Tech)

Apple Inc on Monday released two new chips built into more powerful MacBook Pro laptops and a thirdgeneration AirPod wireless earbud that pair with a new cheaper monthly music streaming service.

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Apple Doubles Down On Chip Strategy With New Premium-priced MacBooks (Tech)

Apple Inc on Monday announced two new MacBook Pro models that run on more powerful inhouse chips, furthering its break from previous supplier Intel Corp and showing its strategy for setting its machines apart from the rest of the PC industry.

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Apple Event Recap: From Macbook Pro to AirPods 3, Everything New Apple Launched (Tech)

Apple Event: From new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs to third-generation AirPods, here's everything that the company launched tonight.

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Apple Event Live: M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 Expected During Apple's Unleashed Event (Tech)

Apple is expected to launch the new MacBook Pro models and third-generation AirPods during its "Unleashed" event that starts at 10:30PM tonight. Follow this space for live updates.

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Be The Spark This Festive Season With The All New vivo V21 Neon Spark (Tech)

Choosing Neon Spark – with all of its energetic, exciting and lively vibes – is one way of ensuring those attributes steep into your daily life as well.

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Nokia XR20 'Rugged' Smartphone Launched in India: Price, Specs (Tech)

The Nokia XR20 will cost Rs 46,999 for the single 6GB + 128GB storage variant. The phone will be available for pre-bookings starting October 20.

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How To Make Space on Your Mac by Deleting Unnecessary iMessage Media (Tech)

To make sure that you don't end up exhausting all your space, it is important to clean unnecessary media files from iMessage and iCloud time to time.

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Five Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 40,000 in India in October 2021 (Tech)

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro, Vivo X60, and OnePlus 9R - here are some smartphones under Rs 40,000 you can check out in India.

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Check Out The Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For October 18, 2021 (Tech)

These 14-digit codes, which are a combination of letters and words, help the player to get rewards, which is otherwise difficult to achieve in Garena Free Fire.

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Twitter 'Ticketed Spaces' Now Available on Android to Help Creators Earn Money (Tech)

Twitter Spaces is an audio-based chatroom that lets users gather virtually with limited speakers and audiences, discussing almost anything.

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Smartphone Market Shrank By 6% in Q3 2021, Samsung Remains Leader With 23% Share: Report (Tech)

The Canalys report said that he ongoing chip shortage is the reason for the smartphone market shrinking by 6 percent.

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Facebook Plans To Hire 10,000 Workers To Build Its 'Metaverse' (Tech)

Facebook also said in July it was creating a product team to work on the metaverse which would be part of Facebook Reality Labs.

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Sunday, 17 October 2021

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Unveiled in India, Priced at Rs 16,999 (Tech)

Available for Rs 16,999, the OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition will be available across OnePlus website, OnePlus Store App, Red Cable Club app, and offline OnePlus Experience Stores starting 12 PM, October 21.

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Apple Event: No M1X? Last-Minute Tip Suggests 'M1 Max' & 'M1 Pro' Names For New Chip (Tech)

The Apple event will begin at 10:30PM IST tonight. Apple may also launch the third-generation AirPods during tonight's event, alongside the new MacBook Pro models.

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Apple Event: M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 & Some Last-Minute Rumours - What To Expect (Tech)

The Apple event is said to start at 10:30PM IST tonight. The event will be livestreamed on Apple's website and official YouTube channel.

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Apple Event For M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 & More Today: How to Watch, What To Expect (Tech)

Apple is reported to launch the M1X-powered MacBook Pro laptops along with other things during tonight's "Unleashed" event.

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Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark Edition Launched in India, Price Starts at Rs 29,990 (Tech)

Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark is up for grabs with up to Rs 1,250 instant discount on Kotak Mahindra Bank debit and credit cards.

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China Crackdown on Apple Store Hits Holy Book Apps, Audible (Tech)

The makers of apps for reading and listening to the Quran and Bible say their apps have also been removed from Apple's China-based store at the government's request.

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How to Pay Electricity Bills Via Paytm, BHIM and PhonePe (Tech)

Other apps like Google Pay also allow users to pay electricity bills. Additionally, many UPI apps offer auto-pay services as well.

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Nothing by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei May Launch its First Phone in Early 2022 (Tech)

Additionally, the new report suggests that Nothing is also working on a power bank, reportedly called Nothing Power (1), which might launch before the Nothing smartphone.

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Saturday, 16 October 2021

Upgrade to Windows 11? Here's How You Can Check Whether Your PC is Compatible (Tech)

Some of the processors compatible with the Windows 11 OS include AMD Ryzen 3, Intel's eight-generation or higher and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c or a higher variant.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Now Live: Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs 15,000 (Tech)

Flipkart Big Diwali sale: Check out deals and offers on budget phones like Poco M3 Pro 5G, Moto G40 Fusion and more.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Now Live: Cool Offers on iPhone 12, Pixel 4a and More (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale event will end on October 25. Customers with SBI cards can enjoy additional discounts on a range of smartphones.

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Global PC Sales Remain Strong in Q3 2021 Despite Semiconductor Shortage (Tech)

Lenovo sold 19.9 million PCs between July and September 2021, representing a market share of 23.7 percent. It comes ahead of HP (17.6 million, 20.9 percent share).

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Apple Worker Says She Was Fired After Leading Movement Against Harassment (Tech)

Janneke Parrish, an Apple program manager, said the iPhone maker informed her last week that she had been terminated for deleting material on company equipment.

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TCL Unveils Thunderbird Smart Glasses With MicroLED Colour Display and Augmented Reality (Tech)

The display of Thunderbird Pioneer Edition leaves Xiaomi’s concept smart glasses behind.

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Twitch Says Source Code Was Exposed in Last Week's Data Breach (Tech)

Twitch said it was "confident" the incident affected only a small number of users and that it was contacting those who had been directly impacted.

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Google Search Getting Continuous Scroll Instead Of Multiple Pages For Search Results (Tech)

Google is said to have been testing this feature for some time. It is not known as to how soon this change will reflect on our devices.

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New MacBook Pro Models Coming On Oct 18? How To Watch, What To Expect At Apple Event (Tech)

The Apple event will take place at 10:00AM PDT (10:30PM IST), and interested viewers can watch the livestream via Apple's official YouTube channel and the company's official website.

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Ever Wondered What Happens To Google Your Data When You Die? We Tell You, In Detail (Tech)

Google has a feature that will allow us to decide when it should consider our account to be inactive and what happens with our data afterwards.

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Friday, 15 October 2021

Ransomware Payments Increased To $590 Million This Year As Attacks Spike: Report (Tech)

The report, based on the suspicious activity alerts that financial firms have to file, noted it was unclear if the jump represented increased awareness of the cybercrime.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for October 16: Use These Codes to Get Access to Premium Content (Tech)

Garena Free Fire is available for both Android as well as iOS devices.

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Realme GT Neo 2 Goes On Sale In India At Midnight: Prices, Specifications & More (Tech)

Realme GT Neo 2 is priced at Rs 31,999 onwards for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 35,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: Best Deals On Smartphones From Infinix During Festive Sale (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Diwali sale will begin on October 17 and will go on till October 23.

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BSNL Is Giving Up To 4 Months Of Free Broadband To Bharat Fibre, Landline Customers (Tech)

BSNL also offers three months of free service to its broadband customers paying an advanced rent for 24 months

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OnePlus 9RT May Be Priced Similar To OnePlus 8T In India; Over Rs 40,000 Price Tipped (Tech)

The OnePlus 9RT comes with a 6.62-inch full-HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Best Deals On Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops (Tech)

Amazon Great Indian festival sale started on October 3 and will go on for the whole month leading up to Diwali.

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Apple Worker Says She Was Fired After Leading Movement Against Harassment (Tech)

An Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they called harassment and discrimination at the company said on Thursday that she had been fired.

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El Salvador Sees Greener Crypto-currency Mining In Its Future (Tech)

El Salvador's unfolding experiment as a firstadopter of the crytocurrency bitcoin could be increasingly powered by new streams of renewable energy, the chief of the country's hydroelectric commission told reporters on Friday.

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Bitcoin Tops $60,000, A Six-month High, On U.S. ETF Expectations (Tech)

Bitcoin topped $60,000 for the first time in six months on Friday, nearing its alltime high, as hopes grew that U.S. regulators would allow a futuresbased exchangetraded fund (ETF), a move likely to open the path to wider investment in digital assets.

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Bitcoin Tops $60,000, A Six-month High, On U.S. ETF Expectations (Tech)

Bitcoin topped $60,000 for the first time in six months on Friday, nearing its alltime high, as hopes grew that U.S. regulators would allow a futuresbased exchangetraded fund (ETF), a move likely to open the path to wider investment in digital assets.

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Tinder Will Help You Find A Date For Weddings With New Plus One Feature (Tech)

Tinder launched the Explore section earlier to give users a new way to find matches based on interests and more.

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Call Of Duty: Vanguard Coming On November 5, Makers Showcase Zombie Mode In New Trailer (Tech)

Any experience users earn while playing Zombies will count towards Vanguard's Battle Pass, which also shares progression between multiplayer and Warzone.

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HTC Vive Flow VR Headset Launched With 2 Cameras, 75Hz Display, Stereo Speakers, More (Tech)

There are two front-facing cameras for motion tracking, and there are in-built stereo speakers with spatial audio support.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Update 1.6.5 Coming Soon: All Upcoming Game Modes (Tech)

Separately, Krafton has also announced that it has banned 81,049 accounts on the account of misconduct or cheating between October 1 and October 7.

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Apple Targeted by South Korea Over New App Store Regulation (Tech)

The law went into effect last month but Apple had told the South Korean government that it was already complying and did not need to change its app store policy.

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Facebook Verified Users Can Now Host Live Audio Rooms Worldwide, Get Dedicated Tab (Tech)

The expansion will bring thousands of creators across the world on Facebook's audio social platform, but it will be limited to only verified accounts.

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Acer India's Service Systems Hacked, Login and Financial Data Breached: Report (Tech)

The cause of the current cyber attack remains unclear, and Acer is yet to share information officially. Data amounting to roughly 60GB has reportedly been compromised.

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Thursday, 14 October 2021

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Coming Soon: Here's Everything We Know So Far (Tech)

OnePlus' teaser shows an image of a brown leather strap on OnePlus Watch with a Hogwarts logo.

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Nokia XR20 'Rugged' Smartphone to Launch in India Soon, Company Reveals (Tech)

The Nokia XR20 smartphone is "designed for the long run" with three years of OS upgrades. It sports a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display and supports 5G.

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Apple Watch Series 7 Goes On Sale In India Today: All Prices, How To Order & More (Tech)

The Apple Watch Series 7 has been priced at Rs 41,900 onwards in India for the 41mm GPS-only variant of the Aluminium model.

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Microsoft Shuts LinkedIn In China Amid Scrutiny, Will Be Replaced With 'InJobs' (Tech)

In March, LinkedIn paused new sign-ups in China, saying that it was working to be compliant with Chinese laws. In March, LinkedIn paused new sign-ups in China, saying that it was working to be compliant with Chinese laws.

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WhatsApp Dussehra Stickers: Here's How To Download And Send Dussehra 2021 Stickers (Tech)

The festival of Dussehra is celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil. Dussehra, which falls on the tenth day of Navratri, celebrates Lord Ram's victory over asura king Ravana.

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WhatsApp End-To-End Encrypted Chat Backup Rolling Out Now: Here's How To Enable (Tech)

WhatsApp was spotted testing the End-to-End Encrypted chat backups feature earlier. WhatsApp chats have been end-to-end encrypted by default since 2016.

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Ford To Suspend Production On Friday At Mexico Plant On Materials Shortage (Tech)

U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co will temporarily suspend production on Friday at its Hermosillo plant in Mexico's Sonora state due to a shortage of materials, the plant's labor union said on Thursday.

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Ford To Suspend Production On Friday At Mexico Plant On Materials Shortage (Tech)

U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co will temporarily suspend production on Friday at its Hermosillo plant in Mexico's Sonora state due to a shortage of materials, the plant's labor union said on Thursday.

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ViewSonic Launches New Home Projectors With SuperEco Plus Mode That Extends Lamp Life (Tech)

Yhe ViewSonic CPB701-4K and CPB701-HD carry a price tag of Rs 1,99,000 and 1,00,000, respectively. The SuperEco Plus Mode

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Here’s how to score big discounts on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Nord CE 5G this Diwali! (Tech)

If you’re looking for a phone under 30k, these phones are indeed hard to ignore.

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Amazon, Google and Other Big Tech Firms To Face Another Antitrust Bill (Tech)

The bill would bar Big Tech platforms, like Amazon and Alphabet's Google, from favouring their products and services.

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With Over 10 Crore Users, India Has Highest Number of Crypto Owners in World: Report (Tech)

Despite an uncertain fate of private cryptocurrencies in India, the cryptocurrency craze is just soaring onwards and upwards among people.

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Samsung Updates Global Goals App to Let Indian Galaxy Users to Donate for UN Causes (Tech)

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has also joined the cause to promote the initiative and boost awareness about Global Goals. Samsung Global Goals app is available to download on both Google Play and Apple App Store

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Apple AirPods 3 Expected to Launch on October 18, Everything We Know So Far (Tech)

Leaks suggest the AirPod 3TWS earbuds might launch at Apple's Unleashed event on October 18 alongside M1X MacBook Pro. The earbuds were expected to launch last month alongside iPhone 13 series.

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Facebook's First Ever Event for India's Gaming Community to Take Place on Oct 19 (Tech)

Facebook Gaming Press Start event's first day will focus on publishers. On the second day creators, publishers and Esports companies will be able to check out sessions.

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Instagram Now Lets Users Schedule IG Live, How it Works (Tech)

Instagram Live lets users stream live videos to their followers through their Instagram Stories. Instagram said the feature would help with "discovery and distribution.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Gets New Awesome Mint Colour, Price Starts at Rs 35,999 (Tech)

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is priced at Rs 35,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and at Rs 37,499 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model.

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PUBG 2 Reportedly In the Works, How's It Different from PUBG Mobile? (Tech)

PUBG 2, in all likelihood, will debut as a PC game and the mobile version of it could come at a later stage. Krafton is yet to confirm the development.

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WhatsApp Ending Free Cloud Backup? Here's What We Know (Tech)

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature to let users exclude specific files such as documents and photos from their cloud backup during the upload process.

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Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Want Automatic Weather Alerts on Android and iPhone? Here's A Solution (Tech)

Setting automatic alerts at desired temperature levels also frees you from the hassle of regularly checking the native weather app on Android and iOS phones.

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How To Add UPI as Preferred Payment Method on Your Apple iPhone (Tech)

Apple App Store did not allow its users to purchase apps and pay for subscriptions managed by Apple ID using UPI until this July.

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XGIMI Launches Its First 4K Laser TV 'Aura,' Priced at Rs 4,00,000: Check Features (Tech)

The premium XGIMI Aura projector comes with an equally premium price tag of Rs 4,00,000. It'll soon be available to pre-book in India.

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OnePlus 9RT 5G vs OnePlus 9R 5G: Similar Design Yet Considerable Differences (Tech)

The latest OnePlus 9RT 5G carries Qualcomm's flagship mobile processor Snapdragon 888, while the OnePlus 9R 5G features Snapdragon 870.

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Facebook To Change Rules To Protect Activists and Journalists on Its Platforms (Tech)

Facebook is under wide-ranging scrutiny from global lawmakers over its content moderation practices linked to its platforms, especially after the leak of internal documents.

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Tesla Directors Get Softer Support, Shareholder Proposal Gains Traction (Tech)

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc on Wednesday reported lower support than usual for two directors at its recent shareholder meeting, and greater support for a call to review the company's use of mandatory arbitration after a court decision in favor of a temporary employee who accused Tesla of racial discrimination.

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Shareholder Support Rises For Arbitration Review At Tesla (Tech)

Automaker Tesla Inc on Wednesday said in a securities filing that support for a shareholder resolution on how it handles arbitration matters rose to 46% of votes cast at its annual meeting last week, up from 27% for a similar proposal in 2020.

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Volkswagen CEO Warns A Delay In Shift To Electric Vehicles Could Cost 30,000 Jobs - Sources (Tech)

Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess told a supervisory board meeting in September that the company could lose 30,000 jobs if it transitioned too slowly to electric vehicles (EVs), two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Dell Targets Market For 5G Networks Built On Open-source Hardware (Tech)

Dell Technologies Chief Michael Dell said on Wednesday he sees an opportunity to play a key role in the global rollout of 5G networks with new technology that makes specialized equipment unnecessary.

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Adobe All Set To Bring Camera RAW Editing on Photoshop for Apple iPad (Tech)

Adobe is expected to begin the large scale roll of this feature on iPad very soon. The Camera Raw plugin allows users to edit RAW photographs in Photoshop.

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5G Will Redefine Future of Telecom in India, Open New Opportunities: CII-Deloitte (Tech)

The CII-Deloitte report highlights new opportunities that would open up for major industries, such as healthcare, education, fintech with 5G rollout.

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WhatsApp Testing Feature That Will Let Users Manage Their Chat Backups Over The Cloud (Tech)

WhatsApp has no backup size related feature on its app. Users only have the option of excluding videos from their cloud backups.

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Don't Have iPhone 13 Pro? How to Use Its New 'Macro' Mode on Older iPhones (Tech)

Halide is considered one of the most notable photography apps made for iPhone, and the developers recently updated it with a new macro feature.

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Realme GT Neo 2 Review: Slick Display, Super Fast Charging, But Camera Disappoints (Tech)

The Realme GT Neo 2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM, which is further expandable to 19GB. Read on to find out what these specs put out.

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Fed Up Of Multiple Notifications On iPhone? Here's How To Turn Them Off (Tech)

Notifications on iPhones have also been improved with the latest iOS 15 update. To reduce interruptions, you can schedule a notification summary at your desired time.

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Realme GT Neo 2 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India (Tech)

The Realme GT Neo 2's price in India starts at Rs 31,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option while the 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 35,999.

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Anker Sub-Brand AnkerWorks Enters India, PowerConf Speaker for Home Offices Launched (Tech)

Designed for home offices, the Anker PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone comes with six microphones and delivers 3W audio output.

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M1X-Powered MacBook Pro Models Coming on Oct 18: All We Know About Upcoming MacBooks (Tech)

The Apple M1X chip is said to come with more professional-focused and graphics-intense capabilities. The chip is also said to come with better neural processing capabilities and may support up to 64GB of RAM.

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Amazfit GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro Smartwatches Launched: Price, Specifications & More (Tech)

Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro and GTS 3 are available at a price tag of Rs 13,500, Rs 17,300 and Rs 13,500 respectively.

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Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Samsung Hosting Unpacked 2 Event on Oct 20, Two Days After Apple 'Unleashed' Show (Tech)

The Samsung Unpacked 2 event will start at 7 AM PT (7:30 PM in India), and fans can watch the live show via the Samsung newsroom site and official YouTube channel.

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Twitter Debuts New Ad Features, Revamped Algorithm Ahead of Ecommerce Push (Tech)

Twitter is positioning itself to eventually allow brands to sell products through the service by first improving on its ability to show users relevant ads and increasing the likelihood they will click the ad.

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Realme GT Neo 2, 4K Smart Google TV Stick Launch Today: How To Watch, What To Expect (Tech)

Realme GT Neo 2 will come with a 120Hz refresh rate display and Realme's RAM expansion technology.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For October 12 : Enjoy Premium Features Using These Codes (Tech)

The redeemed code can take up to 24 hours to reflect in your account. Once the redemption is confirmed, you will be able to use some premium content as a reward.

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OnePlus 9RT Launch Today Alongside OnePlus Buds Z2: How To Watch, What To Expect & More (Tech)

The OnePlus 9RT will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

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Apple May Cut iPhone 13 Production By 10 Million Units Due To Ongoing Chip Shortage (Tech)

Apple had launched the iPhone 13 back in September. Analysts have warned that Apple's customers will have to wait for longer to lay their hands on the new iPhone 13.

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Android Phone Sending To Many Ads? How To Get Rid Of Ads On Any Android Device (Tech)

As per the Google Play policy, apps listed on Google Play Store must not send any fraudulent ads to the device.

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U.S. Senator Asks Facebook CEO To Retain Documents Linked To Testimony (Tech)

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell on Tuesday called on Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to preserve all documents related to a testimony last week from company whistleblower Frances Haugen.

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Cryptocurrencies Post Eight Straight Weeks Of Inflows - CoinShares Data (Tech)

Cryptocurrency products and funds attracted $226.2 million in investments last week, marking their eighth straight week of inflows, a report from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Tuesday.

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U.S. Senator Asks Facebook CEO To Retain Documents Linked To Testimony (Tech)

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell on Tuesday called on Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to preserve all documents related to testimony last week from company whistleblower Frances Haugen.

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Tesla To Expand Presence In Palo Alto Despite HQ Move To Texas -source (Tech)

Tesla Inc has agreed to lease office space from HP Inc near the electric carmaker's current headquarters in Palo Alto, California, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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More Than 100 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pelosi To Back Union EV Tax Credit (Tech)

More than 100 U.S. House lawmakers on Tuesday urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to keep a $4,500 tax credit incentive for unionbuilt electric vehicles (EV) in a massive spending bill.

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Apple Announces 'Unleashed' Event on October 18, M1X MacBook Pro and AirPods 3 Expected (Tech)

The Apple Unleashed event will start at 10:00 AM PDT (10:30 PM in India), and fans can watch the event via its website and official YouTube channel.

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Apple iPhone With Type-C Charging Port! Robotics Student Puts Type-C Port On iPhone (Tech)

The engineering student reverse-engineered Apple's custom C94 connector, creating his own flexible PCB design that fits inside an iPhone.

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OnePlus 9RT: A Day Ahead Of Launch, Everything You Need To Know About Latest OnePlus (Tech)

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9RT on October 13 alongside the OnePlus Buds Z2 true wireless earphones.

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Ola Cars Aims To Change The Way We Buy Cars: All You Need To Know About New Ola Platform (Tech)

Ola has named Arun Sirdeshmukh as Ola Cars’ Chief Executive Officer.

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Moto E40 Launched in India With Triple Cameras, 5000mAh Battery: Price, Specs & More (Tech)

The Moto E40 will go on sale starting October 17 on Flipkart. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

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HP's First AMD-Powered Chromebook x360 14a Launched in India, Priced at Rs 32,999 (Tech)

The HP Chromebook x360 14a is available for Rs 32,999 on Amazon India. Customers can choose between Mineral Silver, Ceramic White, and Forrest Teal colour options.

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Monday, 11 October 2021

Want To Add Your Signature To Digital Document? Here's How To Do It Via Google Docs (Tech)

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to add a signature to a Google Doc, there are a few options.

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How To Install Android 12-Based OxygenOS 12 On OnePlus Smartphones (Tech)

By following a few simple steps, you can update your OnePlus 9/9 Pro phone with the latest OxygenOS 12 Open Beta.

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Instagram Is Testing A Feature That Will Alert You About Outages Within App (Tech)

Instagram is also planning to roll out a feature that will help making it easier for people to know whether their account is at risk of being disabled

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Apple Releases iOS 15.0.2: Here's Why You Should Update Your iPhone Right Now! (Tech)

The iOS 15.0.2 update brings a fix for a security flaw that Apple says may already be under attack.

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Here's How You Can Enjoy AAA Quality Games On Your Android Smartphone (Tech)

As part of GFN Thursday, the game is there to play starting today via GeForce NOW.

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Moto E40 India Launch Today: Here's What To Expect In Terms Of Price, Specifications (Tech)

The Moto E40 was launched in Europe last week alongside the Moto G Pure.

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Navratri 2021 WhatsApp Stickers: How to Download, Share Navratri Stickers on WhatsApp (Tech)

The sticker pack will be added to the Sticker section of your WhatsApp instant messaging application.

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Google Plans to Revamp iPhone Apps to Match Apple iOS Aesthetics (Tech)

Google put Material components libraries for iOS into maintenance mode back in July. It now encourages developers to follow Apple's Human Interface guidelines and depend on modern UIKit and SwiftUI components.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Price, Renders Leak Ahead of Official Launch: Check Details (Tech)

Samsung India has kickstarted a new campaign to assure its commitment towards producing 5G-enabled phones in India. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is yet to be confirmed officially.

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Realme GT Neo 2T to Launch on October 19, Company Reveals (Tech)

At the moment, the specifications of the Realme GT Neo 2T remain unclear, though an alleged TENAA listing indicates a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display.

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How To Disable Address Bar Ads In Mozilla Firefox (Tech)

Fortunately, you can disable these ads if you find them annoying as Mozilla has provided such an option in the browser settings.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Will Get These Events, Modes, And Updates Ahead Of Diwali (Tech)

There is also a Diwali log-in event that will start from October 29 and go on till November 8, 2021.

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China Has Won AI Battle With US, Pentagon's Ex-Software Chief Says (Tech)

Nicolas Chaillan, the Pentagon's first chief software officer who resigned in protest against the slow pace of technological transformation in the US military, said the failure to respond was putting the United States at risk.

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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro TWS Earbuds Launched With HearID Smart ANC Feature, More (Tech)

The earbuds support AAC, SBC, and Sony's LDAC codec for wireless audio and feature the company's 3D Surround Sound.

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Vivo Y20T 'Made in India' Phone With Snapdragon 662 Launched: Price, Specs (Tech)

Priced at Rs 15,490 for 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant, the Vivo Y20T will be up for sale from October 11 onwards via Vivo e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Bajaj Finserv EMI Store and all partner retail stores.

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Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Review: AMD RX 6800M Outguns Nvidia RTX 3060 (Tech)

The Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers the best of AMD’s performance prowess, and packs all of this at a fairly well priced offering in the flagship gaming category.

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WhatsApp May Soon Let Users Pause Voice Recording for Shorter, Clearer Messages (Tech)

WhatsApp users will record voice notes the same old way, but there's a new button at the centre to pause recording.

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iOS 15: How To Use Apple iPhone Camera To Make UPI Payments (Tech)

If you want to use this newly introduced feature in iPhone’s camera, in a few simple steps, you can let your iPhone camera relay payment instructions to your most recent UPI payment app.

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Apple Introduces New Camera Features for iPhone 13 Pro Series With iOS 15.1 Beta 3 (Tech)

Apple may roll out the stable iOS 15.1 later this month or early in November. The iOS 15.0 started rolling out globally in September.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days: Buyers Saved Rs 11,500 Crores During Sale; More Stats (Tech)

The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale started on October 3 and ended on October 10.

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Garena Free Fire Active Redeem Codes For October 11, How You Can Activate Them (Tech)

To keep Free Fire fans active, developers keep releasing special codes periodically, to allow users to gain rewards.

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Apple iPad Air 2020 Gets Massive Discount at Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale (Tech)

Amazon Great Indian Festival: The Wi-Fi plus Cellular option of iPad Air 2020 is also available with discounts. The base 64GB option is retailing at Rs 59,900.

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Sunday, 10 October 2021

Long-Banned Apple Facetime Calls Apparently Working in UAE (Tech)

The UAE for long has blocked internet calling apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime, presumably due to security concerns and to protect the revenues of its monopoly state-run telecommunication companies.

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Oppo's Android 12-Based ColorOS 12 UI Launches Today: How To Watch, What To Expect (Tech)

Oppo and OnePlus are reportedly bringing a beta version of the ColorOS 12 to the Oppo Find X3 and the OnePlus 9 series, respectively.

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In Bid To Resolve Chip Shortage, TSMC And Sony Building A Chip Factory In Japan (Tech)

TSMC has been concerned about the the concentration of chipmaking capability in Taiwan, which produces the majority of the world's most advanced chips.

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Rapoo V700 Gaming Keyboard With 108 Keys Launched in India, Priced at Rs 4,999 (Tech)

The Rapoo V700 RGB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard is available on most of the online platforms and partner offline stores for Rs 4,999. from D...