Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Offers Include Discounts on Poco F1, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and More

Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale commenced on 9pm October 31 for Flipkart Plus users and 12am on November 1 for all users.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Offers Include Discounts on Poco F1, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and More

Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale commenced on 9pm October 31 for Flipkart Plus users and 12am on November 1 for all users.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL now on sale in India: Prices, offers and all you need to know

The Google Pixel 3 (Review) and the Google Pixel 3 XL smartphones are have now gone on sale in India. The smartphones are available online on Flipkart and offline on Reliance Digital, Croma, Poorvika, Bajaj Electronics and Vijay Sales. The 64GB storage variant of the Google Pixel 3 is priced at Rs 71,000 while the 128GB Google Pixel 3 will be sold for Rs 80,000. The Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) will be sold for Rs 83,000 while the 128GB variant will be offered at Rs 92,000. The smartphone was already available for pre-order from October 11. Flipkart is giving exclusive launch offers on the two Pixel 3 flagships. There is a No-Cost EMI option with the purchase of the smartphones and if you buy any of the devices with EMI transaction through HDFC Credit or Debit Card, you are entitled for a 5% instant cashback. Customers can also avail up to Rs 17,900 off on exchange. With the Pixel 3 XL, one can opt for a 50% buyback value offer by paying Rs 199. Previously, Mumbai-based popular smartphone retailer Mahesh Telecom revealed that existing Pixel and Nexus owners will get a free Google Home Mini with the purchase of the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL. Noteworthy is that there is no need for Pixel or Nexus owners to exchange their existing Google devices to avail the offer which is valid from November 1 to November 7. Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL specs and features Google announced the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL on October 9 with a bunch of other ‘Made By Google’ products including the Pixel Stand, Google Home Hub, Pixel Slate and more. Both the phones are powered by an octa-core flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is coupled with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with either 64GB or 128GB onboard storage. The smartphones also feature the Titan M custom chips for added security. While the Pixel 3 features a Full HD 5.5-inch flexible OLED display, the Pixel 3 XL sports a 6.3-inch QHD+ flexible OLED panel with 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a notch. Both the smartphones have a 12MP dual-pixel camera with 1.4um pixels and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). There’s an added spectral and flicker sensor and the lens has f/1.8 aperture. On the front is a dual camera setup. Two 8MP sensors are housed in the notch of the Pixel 3 XL, while on the Pixel 3, they are placed above the display. The second sensor on the front has a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 97-degree wide field of view. The second sensor has an aperture of f/1.8 with a field of view of 75-degrees. Both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL inherit the pressure-sensitive edges from their predecessors and there’s an Android Sensor Hub for added sensory information. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL support wireless charging which works with Qi-certified chargers. There is a speaker on the chin and the earpiece doubles up as the second speaker to deliver stereo sound. The Google Pixel 3 sports a 2915mAh battery while the Google Pixel 3 XL is powered by a 3,430mAh battery. The smartphones run on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and are Daydream ready. Customers get the Pixel USB-C earbuds, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, Quick Switch adapter, charging cable and an USB-C 18W fast charger. The smartphone is launched in Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink colours.

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Huawei to launch laptops and tablets in India soon

If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then Huawei is planning on launching more than just smartphones in the country. It looks like the Chinese giant will launch laptops and tablets in India as well. There is no information on when these devices will launch, nor which models will come first to the Indian shores. Jim Xu, Vice President, Huawei Consumer Business Group told a group of journalists, “India is now a Tier-1 country for us and we will make new investments in the country to bring to the Indian consumers the benefits of new technology as early as possible. We are making strategic investments in the PC business. In the smartphone segment, Honor will continue to do their business as usual even as we plan to increase the presence of Huawei-branded phones” If India is a tier one market for the company it only makes sense for Huawei to launch a diverse portfolio of their offerings in the country. At MWC 2018, Huawei unveiled a new MateBook X Pro laptop and the MediaPad M5 tablet. Both the devices are aimed to provide a better viewing experience and come with a 91 percent and 82 percent screen-to-body ratio respectively. The laptop is powered by up to 8th-gen Intel processor and comes with a discrete GeForce MX150 GPU. You can read more about it here. Moving to the tablet, the MediaPad M5 comes in 8.5-inch and two 10.8-inch display size models. They are powered by a Kirin 960 chipset and feature a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The 10.8-inch Pro variant offers a desktop-like experience which can be accessed via a detachable keyboard dock. You can read about the tablets in detail here. Xu said, "We understand the importance of offline business. We may shortly open either exclusive Huawei brand shops or Huawei display zone or display desks in India." Huawei won’t be the only one starting its own dedicated offline experience centres in the country. OnePlus and Xiaomi already have their experience centres for consumers to experience their products. Xiaomi recently opened its Mi Home store in Bengaluru, where consumers can not only purchase products available in India, but also experience Xiaomi products that are yet to launch in the country.

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Honor Launches Waterplay 8 Tablet, Watch Magic Smartwatch, FlyPods Earbuds

Besides the Honor Magic 2, the company also announced a trio of other devices called the Honor Waterplay 8, Honor Watch Magic, and Honor FlyPods.

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Google Home Officially Gains Hindi Language Support

Google on Thursday announced its smart speaker Home will now be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts.

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US Limits Tech Exports to Chinese Firm on Security Grounds

The controls imposed Monday on Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. reflect concern Chinese competition could drive American technology suppliers out of business.

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OnePlus 6 gets OnePlus 6Ts Nightscape and Studio Lighting camera features with latest OxygenOS beta

When it launched, the OnePlus 6T was marketed with two new features called Nightscape and Studio Lighting in the camera. According to OnePlus, Nightscape uses AI to enhance the photos taken in low-light conditions and the Studio Lighting feature augments the minute details in an image. The company has now announced the OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for OnePlus 6, which makes the smartphone inherit these features from the OnePlus 6T. “Here is the latest open beta build for OnePlus 6, some of the most exciting features that we introduced on the OnePlus 6T are now available on OnePlus 6!” the company said in a blogpost. The beta update also adds new navigation gestures, improved UI for “About phone”, and improvements for taking screenshots. The beta also adds the November Android security patch to the phone. Further, there is a new Google quick search box design, while the Gallery will gets an improved zooming gesture and magnification. Like most of their hardware, the OnePlus 6T and the OnePlus 6 have the same camera and this could be a reason why these feature may work seamlessly on both the phones. The smartphones have a 16MP Sony IMX 519 primary sensor with 1.22um pixel pitch and f/1.7 aperture lens, combined with a secondary 20MP Sony IMX 376K with 1.0um pixel size and f/1.7 aperture lens. Both lenses are also electronically and optically stabilised and they offer a 25mm focal length. You can read our analyses of the camera-centric features here.

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Gmail for iOS users can now toggle between multiple accounts from a single inbox

Google has announced that it is bringing a new feature to the Gmail for iOS app that will let people check emails from multiple Google accounts without having to leave that account via the switcher on the top of the navigation bar. Google says that its launching both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release, which will be available to all G Suite editions. This gradual rollout will take up to 15 days to be visible in the app. Once the update is done, users can see emails from different accounts by simply selecting the “All Inboxes” view from the left-hand side drawer which appears by tapping the navigation button on the top left corner of the screen. The inbox will show all your emails in a single list, “but don’t worry—no emails will be shared between your accounts,” Google said in a blog post. The feature has been available for Android for quite a long time.   The announcement comes a  few weeks after Google rolled out AI capabilities to send notifications for high priority mails. The importance of the email will be determined by leveraging Google’s machine learning and AI. The feature will help users get rid of alerts for spam and other not-so-important mails. Google will also shut down the Inbox by Google email service in March 2019 after 4 years of its existence. The company had stated that it will now shift its focus solely on Gmail service.

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Milky Way Forged by Galaxy 'Mega-Merger' 10 Billion Years Ago: Study

The Milky Way's signature halo is mostly stellar rubble from a cosmic collision 10 billion years ago with another galaxy a quarter of its size, a study said.

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Japan Antitrust Authorities to Investigate Tech Giants Like Google, Amazon

The head of Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) said the investigation would take place next year.

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Twitter Gives More Freedom to Report Spam, Fake Accounts

Twitter announced the new measure through its official safety account by saying that it will not allow any attempts to manipulate or disrupt its service.

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Netflix to Release Three Films in Theatres Ahead of Online Debut

The move for Roma, Bird Box, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a change from the Netflix's traditional practice of simultaenous release.

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Oppo F9 Pro 128GB Storage Variant Now Available in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo F9 Pro has received a new variant in India with 128GB inbuilt storage, double of what the existing model offers.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Makes Case for Shift to Video, Instagram

Zuckerberg is betting the company's future on video and disappearing posts called "stories," not the company's famous news feed.

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Google X Lab Director Rich DeVaul Leaves in Midst of Sexual Misconduct Tensions

Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday confirmed that an executive accused of sexual harassment left the company without an exit package.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Kicks Off With Deals on Poco F1, Asus ZenFone 5Z, and More

Flipkart’s big Diwali Sale has offers on popular mobiles like Xiaomi Poco F1, Asus ZenFone 5Z, and a whole lot more. Here are our top picks from the Flipkart sale.

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Paytm Mall TV deals: Offers on Sony, LG, Vu and more

Today, Paytm Mall is offering up to Rs 20,000 cash back on TVs and other large appliances. In this lister, we have added the best deals Paytm Mall has on TVs from brands like Sony, LG, Vu and more.  Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 56,900 Deal price: Rs 42,547 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TV also gives users the option to give commands using their voice. View deal here. LG 43-inch Ultra HD LED Smart TV  Price: Rs 66,990 Deal price: Rs 42,492 (inclusive of cashback) The LG 43-inch UHD LED Smart TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It has built-in Wi-Fi and offers Bluetooth connectivity, letting users connect a speaker or headphone to the TV directly. View deal here.  CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV  Price: Rs 61,990 Deal price: Rs 33,471 (inclusive of cashback) The CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. As it is a smart TV, one can also download and watch content from apps like Netflix, Youtube, and more. View deal here.  Vu 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 41,000 Deal  price: Rs 28,923 (inclusive of cashback) The Vu 43-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV has built-in Wi-Fi for streaming music & videos from apps like Youtube, Hotstar, Voot and more. It is equipped with multiple HDMI and USB ports as well to connect external devices. View deal here. Kodak 32-inch HD Ready Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 20,990 Deal  price: Rs 14,275 (inclusive of cashback) The Kodak 32-inch HD Ready Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The smart TV features built-in Wi-Fi, that allows you to access and download apps on TV such as Netflix, Hotstar and more. View deal here.  TCL 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 89,990 Deal price: Rs 58,773 (inclusive of cashback) The TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and comes with a panel size of 55-inches. With built-in Wi-Fi, one can also download apps and stream movies, TV shows and video on TV. View deal here.  LG 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 54,990 Deal price: Rs 39,248 (inclusive of cashback) The LG 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV comes with a full HD display that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This smart TV allows you to watch videos and movies of your smartphone on the bigger screen via Miracast. You can also download apps and stream movies, shows on the TV. View deal here.  Sony 49-inch Full HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 89,990 Deal price: Rs 61,519 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony 49-inch Full HD Smart LED TV offers the same features as the Sony 43-inch TV that I have mentioned earlier in the list. It comes with a panel size of 49-inches and offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. View deal here.

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Smartron tband Review

Smartron tband claims to measure blood pressure and activity, and has a built-in ECG tester at an attractive price of Rs. 4,999. Does it work? Read our review to find out.

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Honor Magic 2 With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor Magic 2 price starts at CNY 3,799 for its 6GB RAM/ 128GB inbuilt storage variant.

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OnePlus 6T to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight via Amazon: Price, Specifications

With a price in India starting at Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus 6T will be available exclusively on Amazon from 12am tonight.

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Lenovo K9, Lenovo A5 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight via Flipkart: Price, Specifications

With a price in India set at Rs. 8,999, the Lenovo K9 will be available exclusively on Flipkart from 9pm tonight.

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WhatsApp Stickers: How to Download and Send

While the stickers option is live with iOS version 2.18.100, some Android stable users aren't seeing it yet with latest version 2.18.327.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: Best deals revealed so far

Flipkart is kicking off its Big Diwali sale from 12PM tomorrow. The sale will offer deals and discounts on hundreds of products including smartphones, laptops, TVs and more. Other than that, the e-commerce platform has also collaborated with SBI Bank and is offering up to 10% instant discount on using bank’s credit card. Let’s just take a look at all the deals that has been revealed by Flipkart so far.  iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV  Price: Rs 45,999 Sale price: Rs 41,999 The iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV comes with built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to connect the TV to your home network and download apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar and more. The TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and has a panel size of 55-inches. It is also equipped with Dolby Surround Sound Audio technology. You can get this TV during the sale for Rs 41,999.  Check out the product here. Thomson B9 Pro 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV  Price: Rs 25,999 Sale price: Rs 16,999 The Thomson B9 Pro is a full HD smart TV that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. During the Flipkart Big Diwali sale, this TV will be available for Rs 16,999. Check out the product here. Vu Official Android 55-inch Ultra HD 4K LED Smart TV  Price: Rs 66,000 Sale price: Rs 43,999 The Vu Official Android 55-inch 4K TV runs on Android 8.0 with built-in Chromecast. During the sale, one can get this TV for Rs 43,000. There is also a no-cost EMI available on this purchase. Check out the product here.  MarQ by Flipkart 560L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator  Price: Rs 65,999 Sale price: Rs 39,999 The MarQ by Flipkart 560L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator comes with a water dispenser that allows you to drink cold water without opening the door of the fridge. It has an LED touch panel on the door to control the temperature inside. Check out the product here.  Honor 9N (64GB)  Price: 13,999 Sale price: Rs 9,999 The Honor 9N sports a 5.84-inch FHD display with a notch on top. The smartphone is powered by a Kirin 659 octa-core processor, which is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. During the sale, the smartphone will be available on Flipkart at Rs 9,999. Check out the product here.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL to Go on Sale in India Tonight

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are all set to go on sale in India via online and offline partners including Flipkart at 12am midnight.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL to Go on Sale in India Tonight

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are all set to go on sale in India via online and offline partners including Flipkart at 12am midnight.

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OnePlus 6T Gets OxygenOS 9.0.4 and OnePlus 6 Gets Open Beta 6 Update, Both Bring November Security Patches: All New Features

OnePlus 6 users are receiving the new OxygenOS Open Beta 6 update which brings OnePlus 6T features like Nightscape mode, Studio Lightning, new screenshot experience, and more.

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WhatsApp Preparing to Put Ads in Status, Confirms VP Chris Daniels

Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time.

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WhatsApp Preparing to Put Ads in Status, Confirms VP Chris Daniels

Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time.

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Siri Shortcuts App Updated With Actions for Weather, Alarms, Unit Conversion, and More

Now, with iOS 12.1 rolling out globally, the Siri Shortcuts app has also received an update in the form of version 2.1.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9.0 Pie Update Now Rolling Out

Nokia 6.1 Plus has now become next in line to receive the latest Android 9.0 Pie software update.

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WhatsApp to Organise Startup Challenge in India

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a tie-up with Invest India to promote Indian startups.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Update Reportedly Brings AR Emoji Support, November Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo has received an update that introduces AR Emoji to the company's budget lineup.

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Poco F1 will receive updates to both Android P and Android Q, Jai Mani confirms

The Poco F1 has been praised for the set of features it offers for the price it retails for. It packs flagship-grade hardware for prices that are much, much lower than the OnePlus 6 or the new OnePlus 6T. The phone relies on a customised version of MIUI called Poco launcher which keeps getting updated with the latest security patch as well as to MIUI 10. Now, a tweet by Jai Mani confirms that the Poco F1 will also receive update for Android 9.0 Pie as well as Android Q in the future. The Tweet was in a response to a user’s query posed to Mani, asking for at least two version upgrades. Mani went ahead and put it on record. A 2-year update cycle is the same as what Android One devices promise and those that release this year will receive the update to Android P and Android Q as well. The Poco F1 has shaped up to be quite the contender for a high-end smartphone under a budget. It’s the most affordable Snapdragon 845-powered phone that is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It also has a notched 5.99-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. It’s also regularly updated with bug fixes based on customer feedback. The Poco F1 is quite popular among enthusiasts and has seen a lot of third-party development of custom ROMs, kernels, etc. The Poco Launcher itself is a customised version of MIUI, and the primary difference is the presence of an app drawer. The phone comes with MIUI 9.6 out of the box while the update to MIUI 10 will roll out soon globally. The phone recent fixed some compatibility issues in PubG Mobile, and has also addressed the lack of Widevine L1 certification which prevents the phone from streaming videos in HD. Poco has promised a beta update in Q4 that will reportedly fix the streaming issue.

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Microsoft test shows 83 of new PCs sold in select Asian countries, including India have malware-infected pirated software

Microsoft has conducted a PC purchasing probe and examined a total of 166 new PCs from nine Asian markets, including India, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, and has found that four in five, which is approximately 83 percent, brand new PCs in these targeted countries are loaded with pirated software which makes these machines a fertile ground for Cybercriminals to exploit. The PC samples selected were purchased from retailers that offered computers at much lower prices, bundled with free software to lure customers. In several cases, these retailers also sold pirated software at their stores. “Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their techniques to evade security measures, and embedding their malware into pirated software is one of their tactics as it allows them to compromise large numbers of PCs and access vast amount of stolen credentials with ease. When vendors sell pirated software containing malware in their PCs, they are not only fueling the spread of malware in the region but are also putting their customers’ personal information and digital identity at the mercy of cybercriminals,” Mary Jo Schrade, Assistant General Counsel and Regional Director, Digital Crimes Unit, Microsoft Asia, said in a statement. Microsoft says that the sweep is aimed to educate consumers and owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region and provide them insights on the prevalence of new PCs loaded with pirated software and the risks that they can pose to individuals and businesses. The company found that one of the most common practices for vendors installing pirated software on new PCs is to turn off the security features, such as anti-virus software and Windows Defender as doing this allows them to run the hack-tools needed to activate the pirated software. The process, however, leaves PCs vulnerable to malware and other cyberthreats. The probe also uncovered that the new PCs loaded with pirated software were infected with some type of malware, with the most common being Trojans and viruses. While Trojans are employed to gain remote access and control of devices for spying on the users and steal private data, viruses can cause infected computers to do a variety of things which are not beneficial to the PC owner, such as terminating devices’ security features, sending spam messages, and contacting remote hosts to download additional malware. Mary Jo says that using genuine software is the first line of defense against cybercriminals and “the most fundamental step that users can take to safeguard themselves digitally is to always insist on buying PCs from established retailers and not ones that also sell pirated software, and ensuring they are getting genuine software.” Besides using the genuine software, people should keep it updated with the latest security patches, which are always free. Safe internet practices like not visiting potentially dangerous websites, such as those that offer adult content, illegal downloads, and pirated software, as well as file sharing portals will also keep PC users safe.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 to Have Industry-Leading Screen-to-Body Ratio, Company Says

According to Harksang Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Visual R&D at Samsung Electronics, the company's next flagship smartphone will have industry-leading, screen-to-body ratio.

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Coinbase Valued at $8 Billion in Latest Fundraising Round

Coinbase was one of the top beneficiaries of the Bitcoin boom last year after the cryptocurrency rocketed more than 1,300 percent.

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MacBook Pro With Radeon Pro Vega Graphics Coming Next Month, MacBook Gets Gold Colour Option

Apple has refreshed the Gold colour variant of the 12-inch MacBook and has also discontinued its Rose Gold colour option.

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Nintendo Says Nearly Half of All Switch Users Have Downloaded Fortnite

Nintendo has announced that Fortnite has gained so much momentum that it has been downloaded to nearly half of all Nintendo Switch systems worldwide.

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Russia's Next Mission to ISS May Launch on December 3: Report

Roscosmos also said that the crew of the ongoing mission may return home on December 20, TASS reported.

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Russia's Next Mission to ISS May Launch on December 3: Report

Roscosmos also said that the crew of the ongoing mission may return home on December 20, TASS reported.

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Honor Magic 2 launch today: How to watch livestream and what to expect

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is hosting an event in Beijing, China to launch the Honor Magic 2 smartphone, which was teased at the IFA 2018 tech show a couple of months back. As per the information making rounds on the internet, the smartphone could have been the first device to sport a manual slider but recently Xiaomi launched its Mi Mix 3 in which a user can pull the slider down to reveal the cameras. At the event, the company may also launch Waterplay 2 tablet, a smartwatch and a new version of Apple AirPods-like wireless earphones, called FlyPods. Honor will stream the launch event live on its website for its followers globally and if you want to catch the action unfolding at the event, you can watch the Honor Magic 2 livestream here. The launch will begin at 7PM in Beijing which translates to 4:30PM in India. A tipster “Bang Gogo” recently tweeted a screenshot of an AnTuTu benchmark score sheet allegedly of the the Honor Magic 2. The image shows a smartphone with model name Honor TNY-AL00 scoring 248,368 points. Honor Magic 2 expected specifications Going by the information available on the internet, the device is expected to be powered by Huawei’s latest flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor. The phone is tipped to come with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory which can be further expanded up to 256GB. It is not clear if Honor Magic 2 will use the Nano SD card which its parent company Huawei talked about during the unveiling of the Mate 20 series in London. The smartphone could feature a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. In the optics department, the smartphone is likely to arrive sport a triple camera setup on the back with 16MP + 24MP + 16MP sensor arrangement. The company may incorporate a 16MP sensor with 3D facial recognition capability on the front. It is also rumoured that the smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and will be powered by a 3400mAh battery. The Honor Magic 2 may launch in Red, Blue and Silver colours.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale wave 3: Deals revealed so far

Amazon is back with a third edition of the Great Indian Festival sale that will run from November 2 to November 5. The e-commerce giant will feature deals and offers on a wide range of products from almost every major product category. Besides that, Amazon is offering 10% instant discount to customers on using HDFC Bank debit and credit card. Buyers will also get an additional cashback from Amazon on orders above Rs 2,000. In this lister, we have added all the deals that has been revealed by Amazon so far.  Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker  Price: Rs 21,990 Sale price: Rs 9,990 The Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker comes with built-in Wi-Fi, which lets you stream music from online music streaming apps. It is Bluetooth enabled and has an AUX port as well. At the sale, it will be available for Rs 9,990. View deal here.  WD 3TB External Hard Drive  Price: Rs 9,280 Sale price: 6,299 The Western Digital 3TB External Hard Drive features a USB 3.0 port and is compatible with USB 2.0 as well. The hard drive will be available during the sale for Rs 6,299 down from its MRP of Rs 9,280. View deal here.  Sennheiser HD 4.40-BT Headphone  Price: Rs 7,490 Sale price: Rs 5,990 The Sennheiser HD 4.40 is a wireless Bluetooth 4.0 enabled over-the-ear headphone, which offers a battery life of up to 25 hours. You can get this headphone during the sale for Rs 5,990 along with an option to get 10% instant discount upon using a HDFC Bank card. View deal here. Lenovo Ideapad 330S  Price: Rs 31,690 Sale price: Rs 23,490 The Lenovo Ideapad 330S is powered by AMD-A9 processor, which is paired with 4GB RAM and 1TB hard drive. The laptop is pre-installed with Windows 10 and will be available during Amazon Great Indian Festival at Rs 23,490. View deal here.  HP 15  Price: Rs 45,980 Sale price: Rs 40,990 The HP 15 is backed by an Intel Core i5 7th Gen processor, which is paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. The laptop is equipped with an Intel HD 620 graphics card. One can get this machine for as low as Rs 37,990, including the HDFC bank 10% discount as well. View deal here.

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Five cameras to help you capture picture perfect images this Diwali

Diwali is not only the festival of light, but also one where we get together with all our loved ones and dress up like royalty. Every year, Diwali is one evening where everything is practically as colourful as Holi and as such, is an evening worthy of remembering. It is also the perfect evening to capture long lasting memories of your family and you, amidst all the glorious celebration. If you’ve felt that your smartphone wasn’t shooting images good enough, its time to splurge a little and get yourself an advanced point and shoot camera. We recommend an advanced point and shoot over a smartphone because of multiple reasons, the most important being better image quality due to larger sensors and superior lens design. We’ve curated a list of five advanced point and shoot cameras that you can consider right now. Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm is typically known either for its X-series mirrorless cameras or the fun Instax cameras, so it’s easy to miss the X100F, which is their fixed lens point and shoot camera. However, this isn’t an ordinary camera. Featuring Fujifilm’s 24-megapixel X-Trans III CMOS sensor and a 23mm f/2.0 lens, the X1000F is an excellent camera for taking photos on Diwali night. The X-Trans sensor is exceptionally good in low light situations and tends to generate noise that looks more like old-school film grain and less like coloured dots that would ruin your photo. However, some people might find the fixed 23mm lens a little limiting, especially on a camera that costs Rs 102,999. Good thing we’ve got more cameras to recommend! You can buy the Fujifilm X100F at a discounted price of Rs 94,990 on both Amazon here and Flipkart here Sony RX100 Mark 5 The Sony RX100 camera was originally released way back in 2012 and was such a hit with photographers world over that Sony has continued to develop the camera into what is now its sixth iteration. However, we would recommend looking out for the fifth version of the camera, the Sony RX100 Mark 5. This is because the lens on the Mark 5 has an aperture range of f/1.8-2.8 whereas the Mark 6 trades aperture for more zoom. When shooting in low light, you’re better off with a bigger aperture than zoom. The RX100 Mark 5 offers a 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor with a 20-megapixel resolution and a lens that offers a focal range of 24-70mm. The Sony has a track record of great focusing speed and of course, stellar image quality. The Sony RX100 Mark 5 bears an official price tag of Rs 82,490 but can be had at a discounted price of Rs 69,990 on Amazon here. Canon Powershot G5 X The Canon Powershot G5 X is an advanced point and shoot camera from Canon that comes with a 1-inch sensor sporting 20-megapixel resolution, very similar to the Sony RX100 Mark5. Where it differs, however, is the lens which offers a focal length of 24-100mm with an aperture of f/1.8-2.8, an additional 30mm of zoom. It is even cheaper than the Sony RX100 Mark 5, but what you lose is the incredibly compact form-factor of the RX100 Mark 5, which can easily slip into your pocket. The Powershot G5 X is pretty bulky in that regard, but it still produces good images. The official price of the G5 X is Rs 53,495, but you can buy it at a discounted price of Rs 46,990 right now on Amazon here and Flipkart here. Canon Powershot G7 X MarkII Another Canon camera for your consideration, the G7 X MarkII is another compact shooter from Canon which offers the same lens setup as the Powershot G5 X. The 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens will aid you in shooting better images in low light, especially since its paired with a 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor and Canon’s Digic 7 image processor. While the G5 X allows you to attach accessories such as an external flash to the camera, the G7 X MarkII is designed to be an all-inclusive camera, allowing the company to reduce the size of the camera to a considerable point. The Canon Powershot G7 X MarkII is discounted from its original price of Rs 43,856 right now and can be picked up from Amazon here and Flipkart here for just Rs 41,700. GoPro Hero7 Black A complete deviation from the typical point and shoot camera, the GoPro Hero7 Black is the best GoPro the company has made. It has an improved sensor for both photos and video but adds a few neat tricks to its sleeve. The Hypersmooth stabilisation will allow you to shoot some very impressive motion videos without any shake. There are new options in the Time-Lapse mode that will allow you to create some very interesting videos around the festivities. The GoPro Hero7 Black is available on Amazon right now for Rs 37,000 with free accessories and can be bought by going here.

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Nubia X With Dual Displays, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Up to 8GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

The Nubia X comes with a 6.26-inch primary display and a 5.1-inch secondary display.

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IBM's Rometty Stakes Legacy on Risky $33-Billion Red Hat Deal

The $33-billion acquisition is designed to save the century-old company from irrelevancy in a business led by younger tech giants like Amazon.

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European Tech Firms Warn Against EU Digital Services Tax

In a letter to finance ministers of the EU, leaders of 16 tech companies including Spotify, Booking.com and Zalando say the proposed tax would undermine the EU's goal of a digital single market.

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NASA Searches the Stars, but Can't Keep Track of All Its Earthly Goods

Why can't the agency that documents the stars and the planets keep better track of its earthly goods?

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Best Smart Speakers and Portable Bluetooth Speakers to buy or gift this Diwali

Diwali is all about coming together and celebrating and what’s celebration without a little music? Speakers, both portable Bluetooth ones and smart ones always make for good gifting ideas. Amazon’s Alexa-enabled speakers can be used to entertain children, get information without having to look at your phone, and play music by just asking for it. Portable Bluetooth speakers are also quite useful in the sense that they allow you to take your music outside, or play from anywhere. We have compiled a list of the best portable Bluetooth speakers as well as smart speakers that you can gift or buy this Diwali. After all, what’s Diwali without a little entertainment?    UE Wonderboom  Price: Rs 5,4999   The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, for the price of Rs 5,999 is a damn good portable speaker with a thumping sound output. It produces good audio clarity, and the slight bias for low frequencies adds a touch of depth to how it sounds. It is a bit heavy for its size, and there’s no microphone in it to take calls which is perhaps the only caveat we found in it. The new Wonderbooms also come in new colours and funky decals that can add to your flair.    Click here to buy the UE Wonderboom    Echo Plus 2nd Gen  Price: 14,999   The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) builds on top of the chimney-shaped older Echo Plus. It’s more plump and stout with a new fabric cover that looks aesthetically pleasing. It sounds much better than its predecessor. The new Echo Plus also doubles up as a smart home hub which you can use to control your smart devices like lights, music, etc. Alexa will always be on your beck and call and answer your queries and even entertain you.    Click here to buy the Echo Plus 2nd Gen   Echo Spot Price: Rs 12,999   The Amazon Echo Spot is a cute little speaker with a display and a webcam. It also doubles up as a funky alarm clock on your bedside table and can thanks to the display, it can show you news clips, videos from Prime Video, or Vimeo (no YouTube yet though) and even let you video call other Echo Spot users. Amazon will also open up Skype support for the Echo Spot improving the usability. It’s just a cool device to have by your side (just a little creepy because of the camera on it).    Click here to buy the Amazon Echo Spot   Google Home Mini Price: Rs 4,449   Amazon is not the only smart speaker ecosystem to choose. You can also opt for Google’s version of it if you are invested in the Google ecosystem through your Android and Chromecast devices. The Google Home Mini, for Rs 4,449 has Google Assistant built-in which can be used to play music, control smart appliances and to ask general questions. It basically has Google Search built into a speaker which, while not as loud as the Echo Dot, is a good buy if you solely want to be in the Google ecosystem. You can also cast your music from your smartphone to the Home Mini which is much more hassle-free than pairing the phone via Bluetooth.    Click here to buy the Google Home Mini   JBL Go Price: Rs 1,799   The JBL Go is your no-nonsense portable Bluetooth speaker that comes in multiple funky colours and is water and dust proof. It’s a pocketable speaker that’s quite loud for its size.    Click here to buy the JBL Go    Bose Soundlink Micro Price: Rs 8,090   The SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is the company's rugged and waterproof portable speaker. It can be paired via Bluetooth using voice prompts and comes with an integrated speakerphone and a multi-purpose button for calling. The device can also be connected with the Bose Connect app and paired with other SoundLink speakers for Stereo or Party Mode   Click here to buy the Bose Soundlink Micro   Marshall Acton Portable Bluetooth speaker  Price: Rs 16,590   The vintage-looking Marshall Acton looks a lot like the company’s famous guitar amps and are known for their signature loud sound. It can be paired via Bluetooth 4.0 and also comes with AUX input. The speaker also has three analog knobs to control the volume, and change the treble and bass settings. This looks quite good in your book shelf and the best part is that it doesn’t have to be tethered to a plug point.    Click here to buy the Marshall Acton Portable Bluetooth speaker   Creative Sound Blaster Roar  Price: Rs 9,499 The Sound Blaster Roar is easy to reccommend, and in our review, we noted that it performs neck to neck with the Bose SoundLink Mini. It also packs a lot of features and can even be used as a USB speaker for PC as well.    Click here to buy the Creative Sound Blaster Roar    Mass Fidelity Core Price: Rs 31,999   The Mass Fidelity Core is an elegant little bookshelf Bluetooth speaker that uses custom designed drivers to deliver what the company calls holographic sound. When placed right, it produces an intricately detailed, balanced sound. It’s perfect for someone looking for a minimal footprint to improve the home A/V setup.    Click here to buy the Mass Fidelity Core    Sony XRS XB-41  Price: Rs 13,135   The Sony XRS XB-41 is the Bluetooth speaker designed for the average bass-head. It’s also IP67-rated water and dust proof and the nylon mesh on the body feels quite premium. It’s capable of delivering good, party-grade sound with added lighting effects. You can also daisychain more of these speakers to create a surround sound effect.    Click here to buy the Sony XRS XB-41

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro will launch with Huaweis 15W quick wireless charger in India next month

Earlier this month, Huawei Consumer Business Group, India announced that it will bring one of its latest flagship devices, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, to the country. In a latest press note, the company has announced that it is also set to bring its wireless charger to the Indian market alongside the launch of Mate 20 Pro next month. Huawei says that it has developed a 15W (Max) quick wireless charger that delivers speed that matches wired charging. According to the company, with a 10-minute 15W wireless charging session on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the charger fills the battery to the 12 percent mark and if a user charges a phone for 30 minutes, the battery is charged to 31 percent. The charger is developed according to the Qi standard for universal compatibility and it is said to adjust output power automatically to safely charge different hardware like smartphones, earphones and smartwatches which support wireless charging tech. Huawei says that the charger includes Comprehensive Safety Protection features through which it is capable of automatically turning off when it detect metallic objects likes keys and coins. The Huawei wireless charger also has a built-in chip that can adjusts the output power automatically according to the ambient temperature and real-time battery percentage. Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specifications and Features The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a 6.39-inch 2K+ Curved OLED HDR display with a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio. It has a a notch that houses the front camera and sensors for face recognition. The smartphone is powered by the company’s latest 7nm Kirin 980 processor that uses Cortex-A76 based CPU. The phone supports 40W SuperCharge technology, which the company claims can charge 70 percent of the device’s 4200mAh battery in 30 minutes. When it comes to the camera, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes equipped with a triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP sensor configuration, in which the sensors are placed in a square setup. The first sensor is paired with a 27mm wide lens with f/1.8 aperture, while the 12 MP sensor gets a 16mm ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture. The 8MP sensor is paired with a 3X 80mm telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device’s camera supports Artificial Image Stabilisation (AIS), along with varying focal range from 16mm with ultra wide angle, 80 mm with 3x optical zoom, 135mm with 5x Hybrid zoom to 270 mm with 10x digital zoom. On the front, the smartphone comes equipped with a 24MP RGB sensor inside the notch. The phone sports dual speakers without any speaker grille and this is done by routing audio through the Type-C port on the bottom. It runs on MIUI 9, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. The smartphone was launched in Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight and Black colours in only one 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. As far as the price is concerned, the Mate 20 Pro is priced at 1049 Euros (approx Rs 88,000) in Europe. The phone will be an Amazon Exclusive as the online retailer has hosted a dedicated webpage for it with the ‘Notify Me’ button.

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First Tata Harrier rolls out of new Pune assembly line

The Harrier is Tata’s long-awaited SUV that’s slated for an early 2019 launch in India. According to a recent press release by Tata Motors, the first Harrier has just rolled out of Tata’s new assembly line in Pune. The SUV is being built in an assembly line that is 90-percent automated. Set up within six months’ time, the new assembly line borrows manufacturing processes from Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited. Tata’s new assembly line in Pune uses over a hundred robots by KUKA and ABB to achieve this high level of automation. Talking about the upcoming Harrier SUV, Mayank Pareek, President of Tata’s Passenger Vehicle Business Unit said, “We have been receiving a tremendous response from the customers ever since we opened bookings of the Harrier, a fortnight ago. With the all- new assembly line ready and the roll out of the 1st Harrier, we are now gearing up to start deliveries in early 2019. The Harrier, with its stunning design will definitely appeal to customers, especially those who have eagerly waited for the product since its showcase as the H5X concept at the Auto Expo 2018. We are confident that the Harrier will set new benchmarks in the SUV segment, in 2019.” The Tata Harrier is a five-seater sport utility vehicle built on a monocoque frame. It uses a proprietary Omega Modular Efficient Global Architecture (OMEGA) borrowed from Land Rover’s tried-and-tested D8 architecture. The Harrier will be powered by Tata’s 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine, which is capable of delivering a max power output of 140 horsepower. Tata claims it has tested the Harrier over 2.2 million kilometres and over “the toughest of terrains.” Reports say that Tata will bring in a seven-seater version of the Harrier with a more powerful 170-horsepower engine later in the future. Tata is expected to offer a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox on the Harrier. The Tata Harrier is expected to come with features like multiple driving modes that work with an ESP-driven terrain response system, push-button start, steering-mounted controls, and an infotainment system with a large touchscreen. Taking on competitors like the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Captur, the Tata Harrier SUV is expected to cost somewhere between Rs 16 and 21 lakh at the time of launch next year.

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Apple iPad Pro costs a whopping 649 to repair making Apple Care a must have

Apple announced the new iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch variants at an event hosted in New York. The new iPad Pro models are aimed squarely at power users and creative professionals with their incredible display and an updated Apple Pencil. Not to mention the A12X Bionic chip that supposedly puts desktop-grade performance into what is essentially a tablet. Of course, the iPad Pros are not cheap and turns out, neither is getting them repaired. The official iPad Service and Repair page has been updated to reflect the cost of repair for the new iPad Pro models. In case you were to break the display on the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, you will have to fork out $649 to get it fixed. A new 12.9-inch iPad Pro will cost you $999 for the 64GB variant, although India prices are a little higher. However, if you do get Apple Care+, the repair cost comes down to $49, a considerably lower amount. Apple Care+ itself costs $129 but given the cost of repairing the new iPad Pro outside of Apple Care+, the $129 price for extended coverage seems like a bargain. The revised cost of repair/replacement is listed out for all the iPad models in the chart below. Apple’s devices have been getting increasingly expensive, as is the price to have them repaired, making Apple Care+ look not just like a good idea, but also a great bargain. Apple Care+ extends the warranty on the iPad to two years and includes coverage for two incidents of accidental damage. Given that a cracked display is the most common reasons to avail service, getting Apple Care+ to reduce the burden of repair would be a wise decision.

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Asus ZenFone Lite L1, ZenFone Max Pro M1, ZenFone 5Z Get October Security Patch, Optimisations With New FOTA Update

Asus has rolled out FOTA updates for three of its smartphones in the Indian market - Asus ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone Max Pro M1, and ZenFone Lite L1.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Makes Record Opening Weekend Sales, Raking in Over $725 Million World Wide

Red Dead Redemption 2, the highly awaited Western adventure video-game, made over $725 million in worldwide retail sales during its opening weekend.

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Vivo X23 Star Edition With New Gradient Colour Finish Launched: Price, Specifications

The Vivo X23 Star Edition is a Red-coloured smartphone with vertical stripes of other contrasting colours at the back.

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Samsung Showcases 5G Tech for Smart Agriculture in India

Samsung believes smart agriculture will be a key focus area when 5G services are rolled out in India.

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Xiaomi Ships Record 12.1 Million Smartphones in India in Q3 2018: Canalys

The overall smartphone market in India saw a decline with 40.8 million smartphones shipped in Q3 last year versus 40.4million smartphones sold in Q3 this year.

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Airtel's Rs. 99 Recharge Revised to Rs. 119, Offers Similar Benefits: All Details

Airtel hasn't delisted the Rs. 99 pack, but that plan has been revised to offer 1GB of data only with a validity of 10 days.

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OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Poco F1 vs Asus ZenFone 5Z: Price, Specifications Compared

OnePlus 6T price and specifications compared with those of Xiaomi's Poco F1 and Asus ZenFone 5Z.

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Gmail for iOS Gets the Ability to View Multiple Accounts in the Same Tab

The “All Accounts” feature, which has been present on Gmail for Android for a long time now, has started to gradually roll out on iOS.

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PUBG Xbox Update 2 adds Halloween skins, new vehicles and weapons Joker, Harley Quinn skins teased

With all the updates to PUBG PC and PUBG Mobile, it was high time the Xbox version of the game got a little love. Update #2 for PUBG Xbox brings it up to speed with the PC and mobile versions with the inclusion of Halloween skins, Training map and many more additions. The new Halloween skins include the same sets as the PC version and are only available till November 20. Further, Those who log into the game will get the Haunted Pumpkin Mask clothing item for free until November 6. The update also brings the Training map to the Xbox version of the game. Like the PC version, the map is 2x2 in size and gives players a safe location where they can practice the various aspects of the game without dying.  Besides this, the update adds a number of items and vehicles to the game. The game now features two new weapons, the Beryl M762 and the MK47 Mutant. Both these weapons use the 7.62mm ammunition and will be available across all three maps (Erangel, Miramar and Sanhok). The Beryl M762 offers a 30 round magazine, whereas the MK47 Mutant has a smaller 20 round magazine.  The Sanhok map get some extra love as both the new vehicles added with this update are exclusive to it. The Scooter is a two-seat vehicle that offers the same HP as the Motorbike. Both vehicles will continue to spawn on Sanhok. The Scooter is slower than the Motorbike, but has an increased turning circle. The second vehicle added to the game is the Tukshai. This is a three person vehicle that replaces the UAZ, Dacia and the Minibus and is slower than all three. However, the patch notes state that it “fits perfectly with Sanhok’s environment.”  Besides all this, Update #2 also brings with it a huge list of UI and gameplay changes to the Xbox version of the game, including bug fixes. You can read the entire patch notes here.  Besides this, PUBG has also teased new skins on its Twitter account. Judging by the teaser, it looks like the developers will be adding Harley Quinn and Joker skins to the game. Details are not yet known, but it looks like the skin will be based on the look of the characters from the Suicide Squad movie that was released in 2016. Warning... Prison Breakout Imminent. pic.twitter.com/AzqIeAe6Rg — PUBG (@PUBG) October 31, 2018  

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Facebook user growth sluggish as company misses Wall Street estimates once again

The world is used to seeing Facebook posting a substantial growth every quarter but since last quarter, the social media giant has been posting a marginal increase in its revenue. Multiple controversies around data breaches and fake news put the company on a sticky wicket this year. Back in July, more than $100 billion were wiped out from Facebook's market value after the company reported Q2 2018 numbers that showed stagnation in Daily Active Users. Problems seem to have continued to hit Facebook’s revenues in the third quarter, as once again, it posted a marginal increase compared to the last quarter and narrowly missed Wall Street’s estimates. The company reported that revenue increased 33% during the thirs quarter to $13.72 billion, which is lower than the average Wall Street estimate of $13.78 billion. User growth on Facebook also seems to have stalled. FactSet and StreetAccount estimated that the Daily Active Users (DAUs) on Facebook would reach 1.51 billion mark but Facebook says that it could touch the 1.49 billion number. Similarly, Monthly Active Users (MAUs) were estimated to be 2.29 billion but Facebook notes that it reached the 2.27 billion mark. The company matched the average revenue per user: $6.09 versus $6.09 estimated, per 2.29 billion, according to Street Account. Citing Facebook’s earnings announcement, CNBC pointed out the revenue estimates by several analysts. Facebook said that its earnings per share (EPS) in the third quarter, which ended on September 30, was $1.76 versus $1.47 estimated by Refinitv -- a only silver lining. The total revenue was $13.73 billion which was estimated to be $13.78 billion as per Refinitiv.   Operational and Other Financial Highlights 1) The 1.49 billion DAUs on average for September show an increase of 9 percent year-over-year. 2) The 2.27 billion MAUs as of September 30 is an increase of 10 percent year-over-year. 3) Facebook’s mobile advertising revenue represented approximately 92 percent of advertising revenue for the third quarter of 2018, which is up from approximately 88 percent of advertising revenue in the quarter a year ago. 4) Facebook hired a lot of people since last year, and the headcount was reported to be 33,606 as of September 30, which is an increase of 45 percent. In last quarter, the headcount was reported to be 30,275. 5) In addition, Facebook estimates that more than 2.6 billion people now use Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or Messenger each month, and over 2 billion people use at least one of its “Family of services” every day on average. In the last quarter, the number was reported to be 2.5 billion. When it comes to Facebook’s future plans, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks that people would lay more emphasis on privacy. “Public sharing will always be very important but people want to share privately too. People feel more comfortable being themselves when they know their content is only seen by a small group and when they know it won’t be around forever,” Zuckerberg said on an earnings call. On the several controversies surrounding the company, the top executive said, “The upcoming elections will be a real test of the protections we've put in place. With a community of more than 2 billion people, we will see all the good and bad that humanity can do, and we will never be perfect.”

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Apples T2 security chip on new MacBook Air and Mac Mini is more secure than we thought

Apple published, during the launch of its new hardware yesterday in New York City, a full security guide for its T2 security chip, which does duty on the new MacBook Air, the new Mac Mini, and the current MacBook Pro. According to TechCrunch, who was the first to dig into the guide, the T2 security chip comes with a hardware microphone disconnect feature for added security.  According to Apple’s security guide, the hardware microphone disconnect feature physically kills the connection between the microphone and the rest of the hardware every time the lid of the MacBook is closed. This is done to prevent any software (with root or kernel privileges) either on macOS or on the T2 security chip from accessing the microphone. The security guide goes on to say that the camera does get disconnected in the same way because closing the lid anyway obstructs its field of view. At the end of the security guide, Apple adds confidently, “The features of the Apple T2 Security Chip are made possible by the combination of silicon design, hardware, software, and services available only from Apple. These capabilities combine to provide unrivaled privacy and security features never before present on Mac.” Apple’s words sound convincing, especially considering how only last month almost all Macs except the ones sporting T2 were reportedly found vulnerable to an unexpected cold boot attack. The T2’s unique feature, where connection to the microphone is physically removed, should go a considerable distance in preventing eavesdropping on a closed MacBook as no malicious software can reconnect something that’s physically removed. The T2 chip is also responsible for controlling audio output, solid-state drives, the System Management Controller (SMC), and the Touch ID sensor.

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iPad Pro 2018 Models Don't Have a Headphone Jack, USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter Needs to Be Bought Separately

For the new iPad Pro, Apple has released a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter on its website.

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Gboard Gets New Emoji Minis Sticker Packs on Android and iOS

Gboard Minis can now recreate your face in a range of emoji-style expressions, which means that you can create mini custom emojis of yourself to express better in conversations.

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Apple T2 Security Chip in 2018 MacBook Air Prevents Hackers From Tapping Microphones

Apple says that its T2 Security Chip disconnects the microphone when users close the lid.

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How to play Googles first multiplayer, interactive Halloween 2018 Doodle game

Google is celebrating Halloween 2018 with its first ever interactive, multiplayer Google Doodle game called Trick-or-Treat: The Great Ghoul Duel! The Halloween themed game is hosted on Google’s Cloud platform and players around the world can team up randomly and join a match or host their own game with up to seven friends and family members via a custom invitation link. In the game, you play as a Green or a Purple Ghost and your job is to collect souls. Spooky music plays out as you dash to collect as many souls or spirit flames as you can and deposit them to your base. Players can also steal souls from other members of the opposing team and gain special ghostly powers like speed boosts, night vision and more. Players can share personal superlatives awarded to them at the end of the match based on their performances. Google implemented this special Halloween Doodle game with the help of Open Match, a highly-scalable, open source matchmaking framework cofounded by Google Cloud and Unity. Open Match is designed to allow game developers to reuse a common matchmaker framework. It includes three core components: a frontend API for game clients, a backend API for game servers, and an orchestrator that runs game-specific custom matchmaking logic. But that’s TMI for Halloween so head on over here to play Google’s Trick-or-Treat: The Great Ghoul Duel!

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Google Pixel 3 XL notch bug gives the phone two display notches, fix coming soon

If you thought Google Pixel 3 XL’s big and bulky notch was enough to put you off, you were wrong. While several handset users (hilariously) reported that their devices grew another notch on the sides of the display, some were really annoyed at the glitch. The virtual notch was not seen at one particular position, and while some said it appeared on the left edge, some side the second notch grew on the right side. Luckily, Google is aware of the problem and says that it will fix it soon. The problem was first reported by UrAvgConsumer who posted a tweet on October 25. Although there is no exact explanation of what caused this glitch, according to Slashgear, there is a possibility that a rogue developer settings could have been enabled. This might have confused the auto-rotate on the phone possibly causing the faux notch stuck in the wrong place. The tech news platform says that Android offers coders the ability to add a virtual notch to their phone so that they can test under development apps to see how they work when run on a device with a notch on the screen. According to AndroidPolice, Google reached out to them to let the publication know that “not only is the company aware of this highly anomalous behaviour, but that a fix should be coming soon”. Google launched the third generation of Pixel smartphones on October 9. In our review, we listed the notch as one of the cons of the smartphone. The notch contains the earpiece which doubles up as one half of the stereo speaker setup, neatly sandwiched between two front-facing cameras.

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Microsoft Office for macOS Mojave is getting a dark mode

Microsoft Office 365 for the Mac is getting a dark mode on macOS Mojave. The information comes from Microsoft's own Akshay Bakshi, a Product Manager for Microsoft on Twitter. He tweets, “Look closely at the Pictures icon. Office running on macOS Mojave in Dark Mode.” If you are a part of office insider, you will be able to access this feature as early as next week. As an office insider, users will get previews of the updates coming to MS office, like this upcoming dark mode for Mac. Insiders will also be able to give feedback to Microsoft about the features. It also seems that the dark mode will be limited to Office 365 subscribers. MacOS Mojave already has a dark mode and the dark mode in MS Office will compliment this if you are one that is using dark mode in Apple’s latest desktop and laptop OS. Once testing of the new features is complete, it will roll out to Office 365 users. There is no official information whether dark mode will make its way to any other versions of Office for Mac as of now. Microsoft also introduced a dark mode in File Explorer in the October update for Windows 10. You can read more about the October Windows 10 update here.

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Best computer accessories deals on Paytm Mall: Discounts on keyboards, gamepads, and more

Whether you’re looking for a new keyboard or a mouse for your system, we’ve got your back. Paytm Mall has some effective deals on its platform today along with reasonable cashback offers. Let’s just begin.  Logitech M275 Wireless Mouse  Price: Rs 1,295  Deal price: Rs 849 (inclusive of cashback)  The Logitech M275 Wireless Mouse features a 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. The mouse connects to your PC via a nano receiver. As per the company, the battery can last for up to 18 months, which means you do not need to replace the batteries before 1.5 years. View deal here.  Dell WM126 Wireless Mouse  Price: Rs 799 Deal price: Rs 677 (inclusive of cashback) The Dell WM126 Wireless Mouse comes with a nano receiver that goes into your PC USB port and can be connected to up to six devices at once. As per the company, it has a year-long battery life. View deal here.  Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo  Price: Rs 2,092 Deal price: Rs 1,572 (inclusive of cashback) If you’re thinking of replacing both your wired keyboard and mouse with wireless ones, then this might be the right deal for you. The device works within a range of 10m from a connected device. View deal here.  Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad  Price: Rs 4,495  Deal price: Rs 2,379 (inclusive of cashback) The Logitech F710 is a wireless gamepad that features a 2.4GHz connectivity. The gamepad is compatible with Windows 7 and above. It comes with 3 years of manufacturer warranty as well. View deal here.  HP Mini 300 Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 2,299 Deal price: Rs 1,079 (inclusive of cashback) The Hp Mini 300 is a wireless portable speaker that you can connect to your laptop or PC via an AUX cable or Bluetooth. One can also connect the speaker to their smartphone and listen to music. View deal here. 

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Best Tech deals on Amazon: Offers on speakers, gamepads and more

If you have missed out the Great Indian Festival sale both times then you don’t need to feel disheartened, we’ve got you covered. Amazon still has some pretty good offers on a plenty of gadgets such as speakers, Amazon devices and more. So, let’s take a look at the deals. Amazon Fire TV Stick  Price: Rs 3,999 Deal price: Rs 3,499 The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device that connects to your TV via an HDMI cable and allows you to stream movies and songs from apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar, Gaana and more. It also comes with a voice remote, which lets you search on Amazon Prime app for movies or TV shows using a voice command. View deal here.  Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad  Price: Rs 1,799 Deal price: Rs 1,199 The Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad is compatible with Windows 7 and above. The controller works within a range of 10m from a connected device. As per the company, on a single charge user play for up to ten hours. View deal here.  Amazon Echo  Price: Rs 9,999 Deal price: Rs 6,999 The Amazon Echo is a hands-free smart speaker that connects to a cloud-based assistant Alexa, which allows you to control the speaker using your voice. One can ask the assistant to play music, check the weather, book a cab, order food and for a lot of other stuff. Users can also connect an external speaker with the Echo via Bluetooth or an AUX cable. View deal here.  Marshall Wireless Speaker  Price: Rs 26,499 Deal price: Rs 16,390  The Marshall Wireless Speaker is a portable music streaming device that also features a 3.5mm audio jack. As per the company, the speaker can last for up to 20 hours on a single charge. View deal here.  Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse  Price: Rs 795 Deal price: Rs 499 The Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse is compatible with Windows XP and above. The mouse comes with a 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and features an advanced optical tracking sensor that allows the mouse to work on almost any surface. View deal here.

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Oppo R17 Neo With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, 6.4-Inch Display, Snapdragon 660 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo has unveiled a variant of the Oppo R17 in Japan with an in-display fingerprint sensor, called as Oppo R17 Neo.

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watchOS 5.1 Update Rollout Suspended After Reports of 'Bricked' Apple Watch Series 4 Units

With the launch of its latest premium iPad Pro tablet series, Apple also released its latest iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 software updates.

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Poco F1 to Get Android Pie and Android Q Updates, Confirms Jai Mani

Xiaomi has earlier confirmed that Android Pie will arrive for Poco F1 in Q4 this year, while Android Q still has a long way to go.

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Samsung Posts Record Profit in Q3 Despite Smartphone Struggles

Samsung profits have been driven by its mighty semiconductor unit, which provides chips for its own devices as well as competitors including Apple.

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Twitter Says Typical Tweet Shorter Since Character Length Doubled

Twitter said a year after doubling the character limit for tweets, the average length of messages fired off in English actually got a smidge shorter.

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Mastercard Says Storing India Payments Data Locally in Face of New Rules

Mastercard has started storing all its new payments transaction data in India at its technology centre in the western city of Pune

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Google Spinoff Waymo to Test Truly Driverless Cars in California

The regulatory approval announced Tuesday allows Waymo's driverless cars to cruise through California at speeds up to 65 miles per hour.

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NASA Retires Its Planet Hunter, the Kepler Space Telescope

Currently orbiting the sun 156 million kilometres km from Earth, the Kepler telescope will drift further from our planet when mission engineers turn off its radio transmitters.

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Facebook Revenue Rises Less Than Expected as User Growth Stagnates

Facebook had 185 million daily users in the US and Canada, the same number as the two previous quarters.

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OnePlus 6T gets first software update with OxygenOS 904 improving Nightscape, adding November security patch

It has been two days since the OnePlus 6T became official globally and just a few hours since its India price was announced and the company is already rolling out a software update to the phone. OnePlus is now seeding OxygenOS 9.0.4 update to the OnePlus 6T, which brings improvements to Nightscape in camera and also updates the phone’s Android security patch to November, which the OnePlus 6 also received recently through Open Beta 6. We still don't know what the November patch fixes, because Google is yet to release the November Security Bulletins. Nightscape on the OnePlus 6T is nothing but the pro-mode sprinkled with some computational photography. When shooting in low light, the camera bumps up the ISO and slows down the shutter speed. The update was originally spotted by HDBlog and apart from improvements to Nightscape and an updated security patch, it also brings improvements to Screen Unlock, come new navigation gestures, optimised standby power consumption and some general bug fixes. OnePlus 6T’s camera also gets added studio lighting to enhance face contour. The OxygenOS 9.0.4 update is rolling out right now and users may receive it in a phased manner. The OnePlus 6T is priced starting at Rs 37,999 for 6GB+128GB variant while the 8GB+128GB variant will retail for Rs 41,999. The top most variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will be available for Rs Rs 45,999. You can read more about its India availability and buying offers here.

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OnePlus 6T becomes third fastest Android smartphone after scoring 298,011 on AnTuTu

OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus 6T with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor that can clock speeds of up to 2.8GHz and comes in two variants, one with 6GB RAM and another with 8GB RAM. Though this is not a spec bump from the OnePlus 6, AnTuTu has scored the OnePlus 6T 298,011 which is an increase on 277,000 that its predecessor scored. This means that the latest offering from the company becomes the third fastest Android phone in the market now. The scores of the OnePlus 6T were unveiled on Weibo after the launch event in New York. The OnePlus 6T follows the recently-launched Huawei Mate 20 which scored 357,000 and ASUS ROG Phone that scored 304,000 on AnTuTu benchmarks, suggests China-Prices.com. Huawei Mate 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 SoC, which is based on a 7nm architecture. The Cortex-A76 based CPU features Dual-NPU with Mali-G76 GPU and supports LPDDR4X memory that is clocked at 2133MHz. Meanwhile ASUS ROG Phone has Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4x 2.96 GHz Kryo 385 and 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 that using 64 bits architecture and graphic processor Qualcomm Adreno 630. The OnePlus 6T is equipped with a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED 19.5:9 display with a 2340 x 1080p resolution. The screen gets a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and OnePlus says that the new notch design has helped push the device’s screen-to-body ratio to 86 percent. The smartphone sports LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 2-Lane storage. And runs on the latest OxygenOS, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system. The new OS brings plenty of improvements and many new features to the phone such as updated Gaming Mode and Smart Boost that is said to improve app start up times by 5 to 20 percent.

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