AmazonBasics Fire TV Edition Ultra-HD TVs Launched in India, Price Starts at Rs. 29,999

Amazon’s in-house brand, AmazonBasics, that is best known for its affordably-priced products spanning various categories, has finally entered the TV segment with its first Fire TV Edition televisions priced at Rs. 29,999 onwards.

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Vodafone Is Cutting 3G Services: Amid a Pandemic, Vi Asks People to Visit Stores for 4G Upgrade

Vodafone Idea, that runs its business under the Vi brand, is upgrading its 3G users to 4G. However, this is a questionable move in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak as the telco asks customers to travel physically to a Vi store to upgrade to 4G services.

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Vybe Together App That Promoted Private Parties During COVID-19 Removed From Apple's App Store

Vybe Together, an iOS app that promoted private parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been removed from the App Store. Vybe Together’s deleted FAQ page said that the app was designed to promote ‘small gatherings’ rather than ‘big parties’, although it acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic, as per a report.

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iQoo 7 Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests 12GB RAM Variant in Tow

iQoo 7 smarpthone, with model number V2049A, has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench website. The listing shows that the phone could sport 12GB of RAM. iQoo has already announced that the iQoo 7 BMW Edition will come with an enhanced version of LPDDR5 RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and an enhanced version of UFS 3.1 storage.

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PS5 finally launching in India on February 2, pre-orders begin January 12, 2021

Alright, it looks like the new year has brought some actual good news for all console gamers out there. The India launch date for the PS5 has finally been announced! The much-anticipated console will hit Indian shores on February 2, 2021. You can even start pre-ordering the console at 12PM on January 12. The PlayStation 5 will be available to pre-order from Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, Shop at Sony Center, Vijay Sales and select other authorized Retail partners. It’s been a long time coming but at the vert least, we’re finally getting the PS5 in India. As we reported earlier, the PlayStation 5 will cost Rs 49,990 while the Digital Edition of the console will cost 39,990. 

PS5 India Launch Date and Price

Here’s what Sony India had to say, “We are happy to announce that PS5 shall be launched in India on the 2nd of February 2021  - Pre Orders for PS5 shall begin 12PM on the 12th of January and shall be available for Pre-Orders (until stock lasts at respective retailer) at Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, Shop at Sony Center, Vijay Sales and select other authorized Retail partners. We take this opportunity to once more thank our PlayStation enthusiasts for their patience and enthusiasm around PS5.”

It’s been a long time coming for Indian console fans as the PS5 has been out in the international market for a while now. With a launch date set, we can rest easy knowing that the much-awaited console will finally be here. Sony India took its time to finally confirm the launch date, but we now know when the console will be out in India and start planning accordingly. 

In fact, just to hype you guys up, you can check out our first impressions of the console right here. You can also check out Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay on the PS5 in the video below. 

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PlayStation 5 India Launch Set for February 2, PS5 Pre-Orders Start January 12

PlayStation 5 will launch in India on February 2 with pre-orders starting from January 12 at 12pm IST. It launched in select regions on November 12 and November 19, 2020, and sold 3.4 million units in the first month, as per a report.

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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair — the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is hoping to buy for themselves in 2021.

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Alphabet Unit Wing Blasts New US Drone ID Rules, Citing Privacy

Alphabet's drone delivery unit Wing criticised Trump administration rules issued this week mandating broadcast-based remote identification of drones, saying they should be revised to allow for internet-based tracking.

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Microsoft Says SolarWinds Hackers Viewed Internal Source Code, Were Unable to Modify Software

Microsoft acknowledged that attackers who spearheaded a massive hack of government and private computer networks gained access to its internal source code, a key building block for its software.

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Google’s New Year’s Eve Doodle Is a Ticking Cuckoo Clock Waiting for 2020 to End

Google is ushering in the new year by featuring an animated doodle with a ticking cuckoo clock, waiting to strike midnight to end the year. The cuckoo clock has 2020 written at the bottom. The rest of the letters of the Google doodle are decorated in festive lights.

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Jio to Offer Free Voice Calls to Other Networks Again, Starting January 1

Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that it would once again allow its subscribers to make free domestic voice calls to other networks starting January 1, 2021. The operator said the new move comes as a result of the ‘Bill and Keep’ regime that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is implementing in the country from January 1 that will end interconnect ...

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OnePlus Band leaked as the companys first wearable, could debut alongside OnePlus 9 series in 2021

OnePlus Band could be the name of the first wearable from the company, as per the latest leak. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has already confirmed that they are planning to launch the rumoured OnePlus Watch in early 2021. The company could likely announce the OnePlus Band and Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series that’s rumoured to launch in mid-March 2021. 

According to a report by Android Central that cites insider sources, OnePlus Band has been pegged as the first smart wearable device by the company and will launch in Q1 2021 at a price of around $40. With this, OnePlus wants to go up against the Xiaomi’s affordable Mi Band fitness tracker range. The report indicates a price tag of under Rs 3,000 ($40) for the OnePlus Band that could debut in India first.

As per the information in the report, the OnePlus Band could be announced ahead of the OnePlus 9 series sometime in late-January or early-February. The OnePlus Band is said to share a lot in common with the Mi Band 5 with features like AMOLED screen, water-resistance and long battery life.

OnePlus has been very transparent about entering into the smart wearable segment and has been developing a smartwatch since 2015. OnePlus had a design for a smartwatch back in the day but shelved it to focus more on its smartphone ecosystem. Some earlier reports have tipped the OnePlus Watch to feature a round dial and will run on a WearOS system.

The company CEO Pete Lau has also stated that they are working with Google and want to improve the synergy between smart devices like televisions and smartwatches. The OnePlus Watch, as it is rumoured to be called, is due out in early 2021, but we still don’t know much about it since the company is keeping everything under wraps for now.

Nevertheless, we can expect OnePlus to launch multiple products across smartphones and smart wearables in early 2021. There could be individual launches planned for the next year, or it could happen alongside the OnePlus 9 series launch. We will know more about the OnePlus Band and OnePlus Watch in the coming weeks and will be sure to keep you updated.

 

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Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store to Meet Year-End Deadline

Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence.

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BSNL Extends Free SIM Offer Till January 31; Revises Rs. 186, Rs. 199 Plans

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended its free SIM offer to January 31, 2021. It is valid for new customers as well as those who port over to BSNL, provided their first recharge coupon is for Rs. 100 or more.

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Mi 10i India Launch Confirmed for January 5, Teased to Feature a ‘Brand New’ Camera Sensor

Mi 10i launch in India has been confirmed by Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain. The new smartphone was earlier a part of the rumour mill, though Xiaomi last week suggested its launch for January 5.

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BenQ EW3280U, EW2780Q Entertainment Monitors With Eye-Care Features Launched in India

The new BenQ EW3280U monitor is more premium model of the two, and is priced at Rs. 69,990. The BenQ EW2780Q monitor, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 29,999 in India. These monitors are available with partnered retail outlets, which can be searched for here.

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Caviars PS5 Golden Rock Edition console makes rappers look plain and refined

The design of the Sony PlayStation 5 is already pretty wild when it comes to consoles, thanks to its gigantic size, curves and lighting. In fact, compared to the Xbox Series X, one might even call it flashy. But what if wasn't flashy enough? What if you want it ostentatious enough to rival Dubai? Well, Caviar’s PlayStation 5 Golden Rock Edition might just be what the doctor ordered. 

This ‘special edition’ of the PS5 lives up to its name by being decked out in enough gold to make Bappi Lahiri proud. In fact, the company claims that the console will be “assembled from 8 sheets, cast in solid gold. About 20 Kilograms of gold were used to create it.” So make sure your table is strong enough to take the extra weight. 

Caviar further elaborates, “The case of this exclusive gadget is made in the original jewellery technique, which adds volume and texture to the model. The inspiration for the designers was the unique geometry of the gold ore and the graceful, beautiful outlines of the rock. That is why the console was named Golden Rock.”

The company also customised the PS5 DualSense gamepad just as ostentatiously. The controller now features grips made with Crocodile leather, along with gold inserts. 

The price of this console has not been revealed, but rest assured that most of us reading (and definitely the one writing) this piece cannot afford it. Oh, well. At least we can still buy the standard PS5 console. Not wait, we can’t do that either as the console hasn’t officially been launched in India yet! 

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Amazon is looking at setting up a computer science program called Future Engineer in India in 2021

As if shipping anything you want, at any time, all over the world wasn’t enough, Amazon is now looking at brining its computer science program to India. Called Future Engineer, the program will look to teach underprivileged children and teens computer science and give them a chance in the emerging and vibrant tech market. First reported by TechCrunch, the program plans to launch sometime in 2021. 

Most of this comes from a job listing that was looking for an ‘Amazon Future Engineer’ on Amazon Jobs. This is what is currently listed on the page. “ Full-Time Contract Position to lead the Amazon Future Engineer program as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility team in Amazon India for a period of 12 months (extensible basis requirement).”. Amazon is looking at launching the program sometime in 2021. 

Amazon also stated that it, “has a specific focus on equipping children and young adults from underserved and underprivileged communities to build better futures for themselves.”. The company is essentially looking for someone who can dive deep into operationalising the programme to what is relevant for India and the student’s needs. Amazon has also announced a feature that will live translate conversations between people who speak different languages. The feature is currently available on select devices running Amazon’s Echo assistant. You can read more about that here. 

 

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Apple AirPods Max Showing Condensation Issues Near Drivers, Some Users Report

Apple AirPods Max owners are reporting condensation issues in normal use, with water droplets forming inside the headset near the drivers. This is of particular concern owing to the high price of the headphones and the expectations attached to it.

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Google Photos Is Rolling Out a ‘Year in Review’ Feature, 2020 Photo Book: Report

Google is letting Android and iOS users look back at 2020 through a ‘Year in Review’ feature in the Memories carousel in Google Photos. You can also create a 2020 photo book from the pictures of the year gone by.

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Mi 11 Pro Launch Tipped for February, May Come With ‘Same’ Display Specifications as Mi 11

Mi 11 Pro could still be in development and may come with the same display as Mi 11. The new phone could debut as early as February.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models May Come With 120Hz Displays, All Models May Have Smaller Notches, Wi-Fi 6E Support

iPhone 13 series rumours suggest that the Pro models will come with 120Hz displays and all models in the series may come with smaller notches and Wi-Fi 6E support.

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Vivo V2035 Spotted on US FCC With 5,000mAh Battery

The US FCC listing of Vivo V2035 has leaked some details about the phone. The Vivo V2035 should be called something else when it goes official, but its marketing name is still a mystery. The FCC documents leak that the Vivo V2035 may support 4G LTE and come with a dual-SIM slot. Connectivity options on the Vivo phone are listed to include Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, a...

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LG Wing Update Makes Dual Screens Easier to Use; Report Claims Less Than 50,000 Units Sold in South Korea

LG Wing has sold less than 50,000 units in South Korea, as per a report. The dual-screen phone, however, is getting a new software update that will make its two screens easier to use. Users can now send apps quickly from one display to the other through a ‘Send’ or ‘Fetch’ button.

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PlayStation Plus Free Games announced for January: Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Greedfall

PlayStation Plus subscribers can get their hand on three free games in January 2021 – Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall. Take a quick look at the titles on offer.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones in Europe and Nigeria have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the latest December 2020 Android security patch.

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Asus Adolbook 13 (2021) With 11th-Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, Full-HD Display Launched

Asus Adolbook 13 (2021) has been launched in China. It comes with a 13.3-inch display and is powered by the latest Intel 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPU. It comes with slim bezels and is offered in a single RAM and storage configuration.

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OnePlus Band Rumoured to Be in the Works, May Initially Launch in India in Q1 2021

OnePlus Band could be in the works and may launch in India sometime in the first quarter of 2021. The fitness band could carry specifications similar to those of Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Band 5.

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Redmi Note 9T Spotted on Geekbench With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 4GB RAM

Redmi Note 9T has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number M2007J22G. It’s the same model number that was spotted recently on Thailand’s NBTC certification site. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 9 5G that launched in China recently has the model number M2007J22C, and its global variant, expected to called Redmi Note 9T, is likely to carry the model number M2007J...

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Ticketmaster to Pay $10-Million Fine Over Hacking Charges

Ticketmaster agreed to pay a $10-million (roughly Rs. 73 crores) fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking into the computer system of a startup rival.

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Amazon Signs Deal to Acquire Popular Podcast Producer Wondery

Amazon said it signed a deal to acquire the hit podcast production firm Wondery, in a move which boosts the US tech giant's efforts to round out its offerings from its music platform.

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Netflix January 2021 Releases: The White Tiger, Cobra Kai, and More

The White Tiger, Cobra Kai season 3, Mortal Engines, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Season 2, Pieces of a Woman, Outside the Wire, Call My Agent season 4, The Dig, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix India in January 2021.

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Android’s Smart Text Selection Tool Adds Unit Conversion Feature, Redirects to Google

Android’s Smart Text Selection tool has added a feature for unit conversions. If you select part of a measurement, it will automatically select the full measurement, with the number and the unit, and a button offering to convert it will pop up. The feature doesn’t appear to have rolled out to all users as of now.

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20 Most Popular Smartphones of 2020 According to You, Our Readers

These are the 20 most popular smartphones of 2020 as per Gadgets 360 readers, giving us a glimpse into what India has been keen on adding to its cart in 2020.

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Samsung Announces HDR10+ Adaptive Feature That Improves HDR Experience Regardless of Lighting Conditions

Samsung has announced HDR10+ Adaptive feature that offers an improved HDR10+ experience, regardless of the lighting conditions in the room. HDR10+ Adaptive will be launched with Samsung’s upcoming QLED TV models.

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Samsung Galaxy M01, Galaxy M01s Price Cut in India; Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live Price Revised as Well

Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s have received a price cut in India. Alongside the Galaxy M-series phones, Samsung has dropped the pricing of the Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Buds Live earbuds in the country.

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21 Tech Trends, Tips, and Things to Look Out For in 2021

Here's your essential guide to navigating the world of PCs, phones, and online services in 2021

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iQoo 7 BMW Edition Launch Set for January 11, Snapdragon 888 SoC Confirmed

iQoo 7 BMW Edition will be launched on January 11 at 7:30pm local time (5pm IST) in China and come with the Snapdragon 888 SoC, UFS 3.1 storage, and LPDDR5 RAM.

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The Family Man Season 2 Teaser Poster Out, Hints at February 12 Release

The Family Man is set to return for a second season, a teaser poster tweeted by Prime Video India shows. It may release on February 12, 2021.

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Google Assistant Will Sing You a New Year Song, and It’s Terrible

Google Assistant is ending what is admittedly a terrible 2020 with a really strange song. You can get the voice assistant to sing the song by saying “Ok Google, sing the new year song” on any Google Assistant-enabled device.

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Google Is Testing a Feature That Will Aggregate Short-Form Videos From TikTok, Instagram: Report

Google is testing a feature that will aggregate videos from TikTok and Instagram in dedicated carousels in the Google app, as per a report. It appears to be a limited early-stage feature as of now. If this feature rolls out widely, users won’t have to open individual apps to watch short-form videos.

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Nokia TA-1322 Smartphone US FCC Listing Tip Specifications, Design

A Nokia smartphone with model number TA-1322 has been listed on the US FCC website with a 3,900mAh battery capacity. Earlier reports suggest that it could be the Nokia 7.3 or Nokia 4.4.

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LG Stylo 7 Leaked Renders Tip Triple Rear Camera Setup, Hole-Punch Display

LG Stylo 7 will be a successor to the LG Stylo 6 that was launched in May this year. It is expected to come with a hole-punch cut out design for the selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ Images Leaked, Galaxy S21 Series ‘Official Cases’ Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21+ images have purportedly been leaked online. The leaked images show the Samsung phone from its front and back. Separately, the Galaxy S21 series “official cases” have also surfaced online.

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Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro With Exynos 1080 SoC, 120Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro have been launched in China. Both new Vivo phones come with Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC and feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro will be available in the Chinese market starting January 8, though the details about their global debut are yet to be announced.

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Realme 8 With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

A Realme phone with model number RMX3092 has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone is listed to be powered by the Dimensity 720 SoC and tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that this may be the Realme 8. The handset is listed to run on Android 10 and is expected to pack 8GB RAM.

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Google to Host ‘Hello 2021 India’ Virtual New Year’s Eve Party on YouTube, Launches Party Popper Icon on Search

Google is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a virtual party on YouTube. Users in India can join ‘Hello 2021 India,’ which will premiere at 11pm IST on December 31 on YouTube and feature performances from celebrities such as actor Tiger Shroff, rapper Badshah, singer Jonita Gandhi, and comedian Zakir Khan.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 Support Page Goes Live in India, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy M12 support page has gone live in India. This could mean that the phone could launch in the country soon. The page shows a smartphone with model number SM-F127G/DS, which has been associated with the Galaxy M12 on various certification websites.

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Vivo Y20 (2021) With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y20 (2021) has been launched in Malaysia as a refreshed version of the Vivo Y20 that was launched back in August this year. Vivo Y20 (2021) comes in a single RAM and storage configuration and two colour options.

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OnePlus 8T Getting November 2020 Security Patch, OnePlus Store App for Indian Users With OxygenOS Update

The latest OnePlus 8T update brings a new OnePlus Store app that offers users easy-to-access support, exciting member benefits, and allows users to shop for OnePlus products. This app has been introduced only for Indian users and can be uninstalled at any time.

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Apple Hits Record After December Surge Sends It Past Amazon

Apple shares briefly rallied to an intraday record on Tuesday, continuing a year-end surge that’s cementing its lead over Amazon as 2020’s best performer among the largest technology stocks.

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Intel Says Prepared to Work With Third Point Hedge Fund on Business Focus

Intel said it was prepared to work with Third Point hedge fund on changes to its business to boost shareholder value.

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Apple Loses Copyright Suit Against Cyber-Security Startup Corellium Over ‘Virtualisation’ of iOS

A federal judge dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cyber-security startup Corellium in a case that could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and vulnerabilities.

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WandaVision, The White Tiger, and More: January 2021 Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

Tandav, The White Tiger, Riverdale season 5, Cobra Kai season 3, WandaVision, Dickinson season 2, Pieces of a Woman, Batwoman season 2, One Night in Miami, American Gods season 3, Outside the Wire — the biggest movies and TV series on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Colors Infinity in January 2021.

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The 42 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

The biggest Bollywood and Hollywood movies in 2021: Marvel (Spider-Man 3, Black Widow, Eternals, Shang-Chi), Fast & Furious 9, Tom & Jerry, Mission: Impossible 7, No Time to Die, The Matrix 4, The Suicide Squad, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Dune, Uncharted, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Minions: The Rise of Gru.

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OnePlus 9 pre-production unit leaked, sold for 6,000 on eBay

The OnePlus 9 pre-production unit that was leaked earlier this month has apparently been sold for $6,000 on eBay. The pictures were first posted by PhoneArena but soon after a listing of the same or a similar prototype unit surfaced on eBay priced at $3,000. As per PhoneArena, the device in question was a T-Mobile variant but the one listed on eBay is an unlocked version that’s compatible with all GSM carriers.

This particular listing was taken down shortly afterwards as few images of the OnePlus 9 prototype contained device identifiers that would have easily led the company to track the owner of the phone. The OnePlus 9 prototype surfaced again in a new listing but at $6,000. The seller added a text in the new listing that says, “I am not responsible for oneplus erasing this phone or anything they may do to the phone after purchase period. If you purchase this you agree to those terms.”

It will probably be very, very easy for OnePlus to trace this device back to its owner. I don't know what compels people to put up prototype devices for sale online, especially without even redacting identifiable information.

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) December 26, 2020

The listing now has a sold-out tag indicating that someone actually managed to purchase the device. Do note that this is not the final production unit and a lot could change between now and the final product that is rumoured to launch sometime in mid-March 2021. 

OnePlus 9 series has been leaked previously with reports hinting that OnePlus 9 Lite could be joining the fray. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor while the OnePlus 9 Lite is rumoured to launch with Snapdragon 865 under the hood.

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 is said to feature a slightly bigger 6.7-inch screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will likely opt for a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support 120Hz refresh rate. 

OnePlus 9 is expected to feature a triple camera setup on the back headlined by a 50MP primary camera, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS support. There are also rumours that the standard OnePlus 9 could skip the telephoto lens and get a macro camera instead. As per the latest report, OnePlus could collaborate with Lecia optics to improve the camera performance of the OnePlus 9 series. 

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to support 65W fast charging out-of-the-box that debuted with the OnePlus 8T in October.

 

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Apple Tipped to Be Working on Clamshell-Like Foldable iPhone, May Arrive in 2022 or 2023

Apple may launch a foldable iPhone in the future. YouTuber Jon Prosser shared a concept image of a folding iPhone, suggesting that it may have a flip-like design, identical to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. This rumoured iPhone is seen to flip open and reveal a big display, and there will be a smaller display in the outer shell as well.

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HomePod mini Gets Support for 18W Power Adapters Through 14.3 Software Update, Users Report

HomePod mini has received 18W power adapter support through the software version 14.3, some users report. The HomePod mini was earlier working with its bundled 20W adapter and was giving an error when connected with an 18W charger.

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Mi 10T Pro Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G in DxOMark Camera Ranking

Mi 10T Pro has got 118 overall points in DxOMark’s smartphone camera review and has beaten the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon variant) which scored 117 points.

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LG QNED Mini LED 8K TV to Launch at Virtual CES 2021

LG is set to unveil the QNED range of mini-LED TVs at the virtual CES 2021 event, with 10 new models to be unveiled in various resolutions and sizes of up to 8K and 86 inches, respectively.

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Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 May Come With 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh Batteries, Alleged TUV Rheinland Certification Shows

Nokia 6.3 (could also be named Nokia 6.4) and Nokia 7.3 (could also be named Nokia 7.4) smartphone models may be in the pipeline. They will reportedly come with 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively. The models were spotted on TUV Rheinland certification website.

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BSNL Rs. 1,999 Prepaid Plan Revised to Offer Annual Eros Now Subscription, 60 Days Lokdhun Subscription: Report

BSNL Rs. 1,999 annual prepaid plan offers unlimited voice calls (Home + LSA + National roaming including Mumbai and Delhi. The free calls are capped at 250 minutes per day. Additionally, the plan offers 3GB high speed daily data. After the cap, the data speed is reduced to 80Kbps. There’s also 100 SMS per day and free PRBT ringtone with unlimited song change option ...

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MIUI 12.5 Released With Enhanced Privacy Controls, New Animation Effects

MIUI 12.5 has been released by Xiaomi as its latest custom skin. The new version comes as an intermediate update after MIUI 12, and includes enhanced privacy protection as well as a list of new features and improvements. MIUI 12.5 also includes MIUI+ to let users integrate their phones with a Windows PC.

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LG’s 2018 Smart TVs Getting Support for Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit: Report

LG’s 2018 smart TV models are receiving Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, as per a report. The software update is reportedly rolling out in a phased manner to limited models. LG had said in September that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will be rolled out to its 2018 smart TV models this year.

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LG to unveil QNED Mini LED TV at CES 2021: What is QNED

CES is just around the corner, and it is that time of the year when we get a glimpse at new TV technology that will make its mark in the coming year. LG isn't waiting for CES to start. The electronics giant has announced that at CES 2021, they will show off their all-new QNED TVs. The TVs will be available in 10 models from 4K to 8K in screen sizes up to 86-inches. 

“Our new QNED series is a premium home entertainment option that expands and improves the LCD TV space and gives consumers another terrific viewing choice,” said Nam Ho-jun, senior vice president of R&D at LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “These TVs deliver an experience that set them apart from other LCD TVs and speak to our commitment to innovation and pushing the standard forward.”

What is LG’s QNED TV?

If you thought QNED was somehow related to QLED TVs, you wouldn’t be wrong. Put simply, QNED combines the technology of quantum dot (QLED) and NanoCell technologies with Mini LEDs as the light source. LG says this will result in better colours, contrast and brightness ideal for consuming HDR content. According to LG, “As the first TVs to combine quantum dot and NanoCell in one product, LG QNED TVs produce incredibly accurate colours while the advanced LED backlight offers better contrast and deeper blacks for images of exceptional vibrancy and realism. And with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, these TVs render motion smoothly and more naturally”. 

From the above statement, it looks like we can expect the QNED TV to support HDMI 2.1. Since 2019, LG’s OLED and high-end NanoCell TVs have come with support for HDMI 2.1. With HDMI 2.1, users can expect to 4K at 120Hz, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). 

LG’s Mini LED backlighting has up to 30,000 tiny LEDs. LG says this will help with peak brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. The 86-inch 8K QNED TV will have nearly 2,500 dimming zones and advanced local dimming technology. This means we can expect some truly stunning peak brightness and dynamic range for HDR content, but it's a judgement we will hold off on until we get our hands on the TV. It will be interesting to see if QNED TV's can achieve OLED-like black levels. 

Mini LED backlighting for a TV isn't new, but this is the first time we are seeing Mini LED paired with quantum dot technology and LG’s NanoCell. Considering LG has had a stellar lineup of OLED TVs in 2020 like the GX (review) and the C9 (review) in 2019, it will be interesting to see the QNED TVs in action. 

If you are looking to pick up the best TV that money can buy, you can check out the winners of the Digit Zero1 Awards 2020 here. Xiaomi recently launched its QLED TV in India and you can check out our review of that TV here.

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Xiaomi Mi Router AX6000 With Wi-Fi 6 Support, Up to 4,804Mbps Speed Launched

Xiaomi Mi Router AX6000 has been launched in China. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 support, six external high-gain antennas, one external AIoT antenna, and is powered by a Qualcomm processor.

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HBO Max, Disney+ See Bump in App Downloads With Film Debuts

HBO Max set a single-day record for downloads of its mobile app following the release of the superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984, from Warner Bros. studio.

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Redmi 9T Alleged NBTC Listing Suggest Imminent Launch in Thailand

Redmi 9T has allegedly been spotted in Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website. The smartphone could be a rebranded version of Redmi Note 9 4G that debuted in China last month.

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OnePlus 9 Series May Not Include Periscope Lens, Tipster Claims

OnePlus 9 series is tipped to not include a periscope lens. Tipster Digital Chat Station alleges that the phones will have a telephoto lens instead. The tipster further claims that fewer phones will see the integration of periscope lens in the future, and the reason for this is not known. It could be due to supply chain issues.

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From Zoom to Quibi: Tech Winners and Losers of 2020

In many ways, 2020′s pandemic-induced isolation threw our dependence on technology into overdrive, snipping away at our real-life connections while bringing digital relationships to the fore.

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US to Allow Small Drones to Fly Over People and at Night in Significant Boost to Commercial Deliveries

Small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the US, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries.

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Samsung Extends South Korea LCD Production for Indefinite Period

Samsung Electronics said it will extend production of LCD panels for TVs and monitors, as stay-at-home trends of the coronavirus pandemic created an uptick in demand.

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TikTok US Ban: Trump Administration Appeals Federal Order Blocking App Restrictions

The Trump administration appealed a federal judge's order blocking restrictions that would have effectively barred the use of Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok in the US.

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Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Gadgets 360 staff picks the best gadgets they bought in 2020. On the list: iPhone XR, Apple Watch (Series 6, SE), Realme Buds Air Pro, Galaxy S20+, OnePlus TV, Hisense TV, TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi, Dyson V10, HomePod, Acer Predator, Sony Z9F soundbar, 360 S7 robot vacuum, and more.

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Over 1,500 Mobile Towers Vandalised Amid Farmers' Protest in Punjab, Chief Minister Issues Stern Warning

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday directed police to take strict action against vandalisation of mobile towers and disruption of telecom services in the state during the farmers' stir against the agri laws.

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How to Switch From Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid

For the Airtel subscribers who wish to shift from postpaid to prepaid, we have collated a step-by-step guide on how to make the switch.

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How to Switch From Vi (Vodafone Idea) Prepaid to Postpaid

For all those interested in switching from Vi (Vodafone Idea) prepaid to Vi postpaid, we have compiled a step-by-step guide on how to make the transition.

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How to Switch From Vi (Vodafone Idea) Postpaid to Prepaid

For all those interested in switching from Vi (Vodafone Idea) postpaid to Vi prepaid, we have compiled a step-by-step guide on how to make the switch.

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Google Camera 8.1 Update Disables Astrophotography for Ultrawide Lens on Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G: Report

Google Camera 8.1 update disabled ultrawide lens for astrophotography shots for Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G phones, as per a report. A Google support page was updated to say that astrophotography only works on zoom settings equal to, or greater than, 1x on Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G.

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These iOS and Android phones will no longer support WhatsApp from January 1 2021

WhatsApp will stop working on some old Android phones and iPhones from January 1. With just a few days away from the end of the year, the popular instant messaging app is dropping support for some really old Android smartphones and Apple iPhones. It is fairly common for WhatsApp to halt support for old smartphones running on dated operating systems every year.

According to the official website, WhatsApp will support Android OS 4.0.3 and newer smartphones along with iPhones running on iOS 9 and above. Additionally, WhatsApp is also supported by select phones running on KaiOS 2.5.1 including the JioPhone and JioPhone 2. As per the report by News18, WhatsApp will stop working on six versions of older iPhones and seven versions of older Android smartphones. 

This means that all iPhones until the iPhone 4 are not compatible to run WhatsApp anymore as iOS 7 is the final iOS version it received. The latest iOS 14 is compatible with iPhone 6s and above. So users of the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s will need to update their phones to iOS 9 to continue using WhatsApp.

As for Android smartphones running on a version older than Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, WhatsApp will stop working on phones such as the HTC Desire, LG Optimus Black and more. Android phones don’t have an extended shelf-life in comparison with iPhones. Most phones running on Android 4.0.3 and above are not available anymore but people using those phones will either need to update it to the newer version or change their smartphone to continue using the messaging app. 

To check if your phone is running on the latest version of Android, do a manual check by going into the Settings menu. Select About Phone from the list of options and tap on Check for Updates. The phone will perform a check for any pending OTA update for your smartphone. 

WhatsApp recently went live with its Payments system in India in partnership with major national and international banks. Additionally, the company also unveiled its shopping tools for making it easier to shop directly on WhatsApp including the Add to Cart button and the shopping button. You can read more about it here.

 

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The ‘How Bad Is Your Spotify’ Bot Mercilessly Roasts You for Your Awful Music Taste

The AI bot by The Pudding not only ruthlessly ridicules you for your miserable music taste, but makes sure that you keep laughing at yourself while it majestically derides us. Even if you consider yourself an elite listener of music, the AI will make sure that it will smash all the 'fine-music-listener-persona' that you've built in your head.

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Realme Watch S First Sale Today, Realme Watch S Pro Goes on Sale Tomorrow: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Watch S is going on first flash sale today, and the Realme Watch S Pro will be available for its first sale tomorrow. Both the wearables will be available via Realme.com and Flipkart with a 10-percent instant discount on select credit cards and EMI transactions via Flipkart.

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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ Specifications Surface in Detail, Camera Samples Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ specifications have surfaced online ahead of their official launch. The leaked specifications detail the display, cameras, and dimensions of the upcoming Galaxy S21 models. Separately, camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra have also been leaked.

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PS5 DualSense Controllers adaptive triggers are reportedly breaking

“A few days ago, I was swinging around in Miles Morales when I felt the R2 snap and immediately become looser. It was as if whatever was causing the trigger to "resist" broke, causing it to go back to being a regular, non-adaptive trigger,” writes resetera user EeK9X. The user goes on to say that he has less than 50 hours of playtime on the PS5 and says he has taken good care of the console. 

One user on Reddit writes, “Hello All. About one week into Demon's Souls, I just noticed my R2 trigger abruptly started activating under the slightest touch, or even controller movement. Inspecting the outside of the controller, The R2 trigger is now significantly looser than the L2; the slightest jiggle will rattle it in its place. I noticed several posts on Reddit and YouTube with other users experiencing this issue, but no feedback other than Sony seems to charge return shipping to address the issue”.

So, it looks like the issue with the DualSense adaptive trigger isn’t an isolated incident. However, the good news is that since the console is a little over a month old for almost all users, gamers can get this fixed through warranty. It will mean being without a controller for a few days, but you can use your DualShock 4 controller to play PS4 games on the PS5. 

During various teardowns of the DualSense controller, we have seen the mechanism that provides the resistive tension in the triggers and the longevity of this mechanism was questioned. It is possible that Sony will alter the design and implementation of the Adaptive Trigger to provide longevity going forward, but that’s something we will have to wait and see.  

We have a PS5 with us (first impressions) and we have not faced any problems with the adaptive triggers so far. Games like Call of Duty Cold War and Astro's Playroom have heavy implementation of the Adaptive Triggers. Upcoming games like Deathloop and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has also emphasised the use of the Adaptive Triggers, so it is a feature that game developers are definitely  looking to exploit. 

If you are sceptical about using the adaptive triggers, know that you can go into the system settings of the PS5 and disable the adaptive triggers, so they will function like regular triggers. 

While the PS5 is selling internationally and is out of stock in most places, India is still left without an official launch date with the grapevine still suggesting a January 2021 launch with limited stocks. We do however have an India price for the PS5 and you can see how it compares to the price in other countries here.

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Steam’s Best Games of 2020 List Includes Among Us, Cyberpunk 2077, Dota 2, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Steam list of ‘Best Games of 2020’ includes Among Us, Cyberpunk 2077, Dota 2, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Grand Theft Auto V, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and PUBG. The top-performing Steam games are broken down into six lists.

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Bitcoin May Face Regulatory Scrutiny After Record-Breaking Rally, Experts Say

With Bitcoin capturing greater attention, it could also garner further scrutiny from regulators, says Guy Hirsch, managing director for the US at online-trading platform eToro.

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Facebook Shutting Irish Units at Centre of Tax Dispute: Report

Facebook has moved to wind down several Irish holding companies that had allowed it to shift billions of dollars in profit to the country, where it was lightly taxed, the Times reported, citing company documents.

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Wonder Woman 3 in the Works With Gal Gadot, Director Patty Jenkins

Fans of the DC universe have a reason to rejoice as Diana Prince will be officially heading back to the big screens for the third instalment of Wonder Woman.

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Alibaba’s Ant Group Ordered by Chinese Regulators to Comply With Anti-Monopoly Scruitny

Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country’s Internet sector.

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Vodafone Idea Supplements 4G Services in Mumbai With 3G Spectrum to Increase Data Speed

Vodafone Idea (Vi) said that it has started using the 5MHz of spectrum in 2100MHz band, which was earlier being used for 3G, for 4G services in Mumbai. The company said that it will increase data speeds and improve indoor network connectivity for Vi 4G customers in the city.

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Mi 11 to Not Bundle Charger Inside Box, CEO Lei Jun Confirms

Mi 11 has been leaked in the past to sport a triple camera setup at the back with a 108-megapixel main sensor. The phone is said to come in four colour finishes and is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Wonder Woman 1984 post-credits scene features Lynda Carter as Asteria, in a tribute to the past. Carter played Wonder Woman in 1975–79 TV series. It also reveals that Asteria is alive.

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High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till January 8; Ganderbal, Udhampur Exempted

Restrictions on high-speed internet in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been extended till January 8, 2021. This means that 3G and 4G internet will continue to be banned and mobile internet speeds will be limited to 2G.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Review: DC Sequel a Major Step Down From the Original

Wonder Woman 1984 review: Diana (Gal Gadot) is reunited with lover Steve Treveor (Chris Pine) as she goes up against two new villains, Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig) and Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), in the new DC movie. Wonder Woman 1984 out in cinemas in India, also on HBO Max in the US.

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Amazfit GTS 2 mini With SpO2 Monitor Goes Up for Pre-Orders: Price, Features

Amazfit GTS 2 mini comes with GPS support, has an SpO2 blood oxygen level monitor, and offers more than 70 sports modes. It has a built-in GPS and comes with an always-on AMOLED display.

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Oppo Slider Smartphone Concept Renders Leak, Designed by Tom Ford

Oppo X Tom Ford rollable smartphone concept renders have leaked. It has a triple rear camera setup with the sensors aligned horizontally in the top centre of the module. The back seems to have a soft leather finish, but the space around the camera has a wood grain structure, and the words “Oppo X Tom Ford - Design for concept Shakira” engraved below the sensors.

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FASTag Daily Toll Collection Crosses Rs. 80 Crores With 50 Lakh Transactions

Toll collection through FASTag crossed Rs. 80 crores with a record 50 lakh FASTag transactions for the first time on December 24, 2020. FASTag will be mandatory for all vehicles starting January 1, 2021.

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Instagram DM Tricks: How to Add Special Effects to Instagram Messages

Following a recent software update, Facebook merged Messenger and Instagram direct messages, and since then the latter has received some cool new features. In this article, we tell you about one of these features that lets you add cool special effects in Instagram DMs.

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Amazon Says Work on Marathi Language Support Has Already Begun, to Launch ‘Soon’

Amazon in a tweet has said that the work on adding Marathi language on the e-commerce platform has already begun, after Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon said the language support will launch soon.

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Apple Watch, HomePod Users Report of Activation Failure During Setup

Apple Watch and HomePod customers have reported activation failures online. One user found that two new Apple Watch SE purchases failed verification upon setup. Several other users have commented below his post confirming that they were experiencing similar problems.

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Amazon Warehouse in Pune Vandalised Allegedly by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Workers

An Amazon warehouse in Pune’s Kondhwa has been vandalised allegedly by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after a Mumbai court sent a notice to its chief Raj Thackeray following Amazon’s complaint. MNS had recently written a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos asking him to include Marathi language as an option on the Amazon website for its customers in M...

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Xiaomi Tipped to Launch Three Foldable Phones in 2021

Xiaomi may launch three foldable smartphones in 2021. As per a tweet by display analyst Ross Young, Xiaomi will launch three types of foldable phones in three different designs – out-folding, in-folding, and clamshell.

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Mi 11 Leaked Images Tip Design, Specifications Ahead of December 28 Launch

Mi 11 purported live images have surfaced online. The images suggest the specifications and design of the upcoming Xiaomi phone ahead of its launch. Separately, some alleged marketing renders of the Mi 11 have been leaked on the Web.

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The Most Exciting PC News of 2020 for Gamers, Enthusiasts, and Working from Home

The biggest names in the PC hardware industry - Apple, Intel, AMD and Nvidia - all made the news in 2020 for their bold innovations and performance leaps, and in some cases, their setbacks as well

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Apple Starts Charging Reduced App Store Commission From Some Developers

Apple has started rolling out its reduced App Store commission, according to some developers. The company originally promised to bring the change under the App Store Small Business Programme from January 1, 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 Gets NBTC Certification: Report

Samsung Galaxy M12 has allegedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification website. The smartphone has allegedly surfaced on the US FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance.

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iOS 14: How to Automatically Change Your iPhone’s Wallpaper

With iOS 14.3, users now get the ability to automatically change their iPhone’s wallpaper with the help of wallpaper automation in Shortcuts app. Follow this guide as we tell you how to automate setting up wallpaper on your iPhone.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphones have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The 5G variant is likely to get the same updates as the 4G variant. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the December 2020 Android security patch.

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GoDaddy Apologises Over Fake Christmas Bonus ‘Phishing’ Email Security Test for Employees

US web company GoDaddy apologized after an email that promised employees a Christmas bonus in the midst of the economic crisis turned out to be a computer security test.

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Mi 11 to Feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Advanced Display Tech, Xiaomi Reveals

Mi 11 is teased to come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Alongside the new glass, the new Mi-series flagship is teased to have an all-new display technology that is touted to be the best ever featured on Xiaomi phones to date.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G India Launch Imminent, Leaked BIS Listing Suggests

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G listing on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website has been tipped on Twitter, hinting at its upcoming India launch. A smartphone with model number CPH2201, which is claimed to be of the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone, has reportedly been spotted on the BIS site.

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WHO Launches Mobile App for COVID-19 Updates, Again

World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a mobile app called WHO COVID-19 Updates to provide latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Initially, WHO brought its coronavirus-focussed mobile app in April that it pulled from app stores shortly after release.

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Is Mi QLED TV 4K the Best Affordable TV for Enthusiasts?

Does this Xiaomi TV hit the sweet spot between price and performance? Mi QLED TV 4K price in India is Rs. 54,999.

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Phone Under 15000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy In India [December 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market.

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Over 60 Percent of Cybercrime Complaints in 2020 Linked to Financial Frauds: Delhi Police

Sixty-two percent of the cybercrime complaints lodged in 2020 were related to financial frauds, Delhi Police said in a statement.

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Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission’s Initial Data Released, Shows ‘Excellent Capability’ to Achieve Goal: ISRO

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has released the first set of data from the country's second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2, for the general public.

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FASTag Mandatory From January 1, Commuters Won't Be Required to Stop at Toll Plazas

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from the new year.

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AI-Designed Serotonin Sensor May Help Scientists Study Sleep, Mental Health

In an article in Cell, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers described how they used advanced genetic engineering techniques to transform a bacterial protein into a new research tool that may help monitor serotonin transmission with greater fidelity than current methods.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Key Specifications Tipped, Include Up to 28 Hours Battery Life, IPX7 Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro key specifications have been leaked by tipster Ishan Agarwal. He claims that the Galaxy Buds Pro earphones will feature IPX7 water-resistance, up to 28 hours of battery life, 3D spatial audio with head tracking, and voice detection.

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WhatsApp Adds Merry Christmas Stickers: How to Find, Share With Friends and Family

WhatsApp is used heavily to greet each other during festivals and holidays. As Christmas is around the corner, WhatsApp groups and chats are sure to be filled with messages and stickers. Check out how to find the right stickers to deck up your seasonal greetings.

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Xiaomi Rides Smartphone Sales to Top $100 Billion in Market Value, Reaching 2018 IPO Goal

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun can finally rejoice after the Chinese smartphone maker’s market value swelled past the $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7,36,000 crores) mark, a figure his company fell far short of when it listed two years ago.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Getting OxygenOS Open Beta 5 With Bug Fixes and Improvements

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, that brings various fixes and other small improvements to the operating system. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.

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IBM Agrees to Pay $24.25 Million to Resolve FCC Probes Over Subsidies

IBM has agreed to pay $24.25 million (roughly Rs. 180 crores) to resolve a pair of investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over subsidies awarded to connect schools and libraries to broadband.

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Telegram Launches Group Voice Chat Rooms; Android Users Get New Animations, SD Card Storage Support

Telegram Voice Chats feature has been announced. It allows a “few thousand people” to engage in always-on group video chats, and gives them freedom to join and leave a group voice chat as they please. The update brings new animations to Android and iOS users get Siri support.

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Vodafone Idea Supplements 4G Services in Mumbai With 3G Spectrum to Increase Data Speed

Vodafone Idea (Vi) said that it has started using the 5MHz of spectrum in 2100MHz band, which was earlier being used for 3G, for 4G services in Mumbai. The company said that it will increase data speeds and improve indoor network connectivity for Vi 4G customers in the city.

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Mi 11 to Not Bundle Charger Inside Box, CEO Lei Jun Confirms

Mi 11 has been leaked in the past to sport a triple camera setup at the back with a 108-megapixel main sensor. The phone is said to come in four colour finishes and is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Wonder Woman 1984 post-credits scene features Lynda Carter as Asteria, in a tribute to the past. Carter played Wonder Woman in 1975–79 TV series. It also reveals that Asteria is alive.

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High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till January 8; Ganderbal, Udhampur Exempted

Restrictions on high-speed internet in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been extended till January 8, 2021. This means that 3G and 4G internet will continue to be banned and mobile internet speeds will be limited to 2G.

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Xiaomi to follow Apple footsteps with Mi 11 shipping without charging adapter

Xiaomi Mi 11 is set to launch on December 28 as the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. Ahead of its launch, company CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the speculations that the Mi 11 will not come with a charging adapter out-of-the-box. So much for mocking Apple when it decided not to bundle charging adapter with its new iPhones anymore. The joke, it seems is now on Xiaomi as it has decided to follow Apple’s footsteps.

Writing a post on Weibo, Lei Jun revealed the retail box of the Mi 11 and said that in response to the calls for environment protection the company has taken this measure and will not include a charger in the box of the Mi 11. The retail packaging of the Mi 11 also confirms that the phone has 108MP camera system along with Super AMOLED screen certified for HDR10+ playback and the sound has been tuned by Harman Kardon.

A similar thing happened when Apple went ahead and removed the 3.5 mm audio jack from iPhones and Android manufacturers followed suit. Seems like we are about to enter a charger-less world but that would mean accessible wireless charging products that are still in its infancy. However, Xiaomi has said that the company will talk more about this during the launch that’s slated for next week.

Xiaomi Mi 11 has been leaked and teased in the past few weeks ahead of the official unveil and here is what you can expect from the upcoming Mi 11 series.

Xiaomi Mi 11 series is rumoured to feature a QHD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate and curves along the four edges. The company has also confirmed that the Mi 11 will also have a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus screen. A previous leak has also hinted that the Mi 11 may be offered in four colours with a matte finish and a squircle camera module on the back. 

It is confirmed to have a 108MP primary camera along but there is no information on the other cameras. The phone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor clocked at 2.84GHz and will run on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box. 

We will know more about the Mi 11 series as we near the official date of the launch which is December 28.

 

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Wonder Woman 1984 Review: DC Sequel a Major Step Down From the Original

Wonder Woman 1984 review: Diana (Gal Gadot) is reunited with lover Steve Treveor (Chris Pine) as she goes up against two new villains, Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig) and Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), in the new DC movie. Wonder Woman 1984 out in cinemas in India, also on HBO Max in the US.

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Amazfit GTS 2 Mini With SpO2 Monitor Goes Up for Pre-Orders: Price, Features

Amazfit GTS 2 mini comes with GPS support, has an SpO2 blood oxygen level monitor, and offers more than 70 sports modes. It has a built-in GPS and comes with an always-on AMOLED display.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro passes BIS listing ahead of India launch in early 2021

Oppo Reno 5 Pro has been spotted visiting the BIS certification website ahead of its India launch in early 2021. The Reno 5 series has already been teased to arrive in India and was officially launched earlier in December in China. Just this past week, the company also announced the Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ with Snapdragon 865 processor and 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera.

OPPO CPH2201 (Reno5 Pro) has received the Indian BIS certification. Launch is not too far away from now.#OPPO #OPPOReno5Pro pic.twitter.com/mieLXlqVKh

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) December 24, 2020

According to a tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma, Oppo Reno 5 Pro with the model number CPH2201 has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which indicates that the phone is set to launch soon in India. Recently, the company's Vice President and India R&D head, Tasleem Arif posted a tweet hinting at the launch of the Reno 5 series in India. Do note, however, that there is no word on the exact date of launch yet and with the year coming to an end, it is likely we may see the new phones in the Reno 5 series arrive in early January in India. 

The Reno 5 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor which was recently announced for the Indian market. At the time, MediaTek revealed that phones powered by the 1000+ chip will be released in early 2021.

Oppo Reno 5 Pro specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The phone has a metal-glass design and measures 7.6 millimetres in thickness and weighs 173 grams. 

The Reno 5 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. The phone runs on ColorOS 11.1 that’s based on Android 11.

It features a quad camera setup on the back that has a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera inside the cutout. 

The Reno 5 Pro has a 4,350mAh battery to boot and supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box. 

 

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Oppo X Tom Ford patent pictures reveal slider phone with rollable display

Oppo X Tom Ford has been revealed in patent pictures filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) that shows a slider design with a rollable screen. This looks to be a special edition of the Oppo X (2021) that was unveiled during the Oppo Inno Day 2020 held in November. However, the concept revealed earlier extends horizontally, while the Tom Ford edition is seen to slide vertically. The pictures also reveal an engraving on the camera module that says “Oppo X Tom Ford Design For Concept Shakira”. 

The Oppo X Tom Ford edition has a square form factor that extends to a large-screen smartphone. The back cover of the phone seems to be clad in leather giving a premium finish while the camera module has golden accents with three cameras and a flash. Interestingly, the phone does not have a notch cutout for the front-facing camera which increases the possibility for an in-screen sensor. According to a report by LetsGoDigital, the Oppo X Tom Ford slider phone can extend to around 80% in height, however, the screen size remains a mystery for now.

The phone has a rounder design and has two golden tabs that can be pulled out to hang it from your neck as a fashion accessory. The phone has been designed in collaboration with American fashion designer Tom Ford. It seems to have a metal chassis and the SIM tray is situated on the sides and is accessible when the phone is extended. 

There is no official word on the launch of the Oppo X Tom Ford anytime soon and since this is a patent listing it is likely that the final product has gone through some changes. Nevertheless, the company did give us a glimpse of its rollable concept smartphones in November with the Oppo X (2021). Another report filed by MySmartPrice has the full patent application filed by Oppo and you can have a look at it here. 

The Oppo X (2021) features a variable OLED screen that can extend from 6.7-inches to 7.4 inches horizontally. The company claims that Oppo X 2021 does not have hard folding involved which leaves no room for creases to be formed. There’s no word on a commercial roll-out of the Oppo X 2021 given that it is a concept product. You can read more about it here. 

 

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Some Apple Watch and HomePod users complain of setup issues

Some Apple Watch and HomePod users have reported that they are facing problems in setting up these devices using iCloud. The issue caught attention after multiple new buyers started complaining about it on forums.

The issue was first reported by MacRumors, who also spotted that Apple's status page shows an ongoing issue with "iCloud Account and Sign In" since early Christmas morning. At the time of writing this, the page still says that there is an ongoing issue with ‘iCloud Account and Sign in' for and that ‘some users are affected' and may be ‘experiencing a problem with the service'.

MacRumors has shared some forum posts that report issues related to activation where are a number of users complaining that their new Apple Watch is failing verification during setup.

Many HomePod users have also complained of the speaker setup being stuck on ‘configuration' in MacRumors forums. Complains suggest that the setup is getting stuck even after multiple resets.

Here's what the users wrote

A user named BeatCrazy, who gifted his two teenage kids the Apple Watch SE on Christmas wrote, "I'm able to start the pairing process using my iPhone, sign into their Apple IDs with their passwords, but I keep getting hung when Apple wants me to enter the passcode of another device. I'm given options like their iPad passcodes, or one of my Macs. After entering any of these, the watch spins for about 2 minutes and I get the error "Verification Failed - There was an error verifying the passcode of your (or insert family member name here) iPhone (or insert iPad/Mac)." Apple gives me a choice to "reset encrypted data", which I take as an offer to destroy all their existing Apple ID passwords and data - not a good option IMO.

I have even turned off Screen Time for their accounts, and both accounts use 2FA (cannot turn that off). Everything else seems to be normal, and the watches even show up under their respective appleid.apple.com device list accounts. But of course set up cannot be complete."

After this complaint, many other users starting reporting the exact same issue. We read a lot of them and it seems like the issue is faced by users who're trying to activate the device via Family Setup. Some users who contact Apple were told that "their servers are busy" and they were asked to try again in some time. 

Similarly, a Homepod Mini user named alecc131 says, “I cannot setup my mini. Gets stuck on ‘configuring' after initial setup, then after a while will reset itself. I have three other HomePods and never before had this issue. Unless there is a fix, mini is unusable,” says a user who goes by the name alecc131."

Soon after his post, tons of other users reported the same issue. The Apple status page suggests the service is still facing the problem, and these issues are most likely related to a sudden increase in traffic from new Apple users logging into Apple's verification servers a the same time.

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Oppo Slider Smartphone Concept Renders Leak, Designed by Tom Ford

Oppo X Tom Ford rollable smartphone concept renders have leaked. It has a triple rear camera setup with the sensors aligned horizontally in the top centre of the module. The back seems to have a soft leather finish, but the space around the camera has a wood grain structure, and the words “Oppo X Tom Ford - Design for concept Shakira” engraved below the sensors.

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FASTag Daily Toll Collection Crosses Rs. 80 Crores With 50 Lakh Transactions

Toll collection through FASTag crossed Rs. 80 crores with a record 50 lakh FASTag transactions for the first time on December 24, 2020. FASTag will be mandatory for all vehicles starting January 1, 2021.

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Instagram DM Tricks: How to Add Special Effects to Instagram Messages

Following a recent software update, Facebook merged Messenger and Instagram direct messages, and since then the latter has received some cool new features. In this article, we tell you about one of these features that lets you add cool special effects in Instagram DMs.

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Amazon Says Work on Marathi Language Support Has Already Begun, to Launch ‘Soon’

Amazon in a tweet has said that the work on adding Marathi language on the e-commerce platform has already begun, after Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon said the language support will launch soon.

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Apple Watch, HomePod Users Report of Activation Failure During Setup

Apple Watch and HomePod customers have reported activation failures online. One user found that two new Apple Watch SE purchases failed verification upon setup. Several other users have commented below his post confirming that they were experiencing similar problems.

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Amazon Warehouse in Pune Vandalised Allegedly by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Workers

An Amazon warehouse in Pune’s Kondhwa has been vandalised allegedly by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after a Mumbai court sent a notice to its chief Raj Thackeray following Amazon’s complaint. MNS had recently written a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos asking him to include Marathi language as an option on the Amazon website for its customers in M...

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Dont expect Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer anytime soon

One of the most anticipated games of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has had one of the rockiest launches in gaming history. While the game runs fine on mid to high-end PC’s it is on the consoles where the game offers a lacklustre experience. Cyberpunk 2077 launched on a whopping 9 platforms - PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Google Stadia. The game was quite buggy overall but it was the last-gen consoles, the PS4 and Xbox One which saw the worst version of the game to the point that Sony has removed the game from the PlayStation Store. Those dissatisfied with the game can claim a refund as well. 

During the announcement phase of Cyberpunk 2077, it was revealed that the game will offer post-launch content in the form of meaty story DLC and multiplayer. But it looks like gamers will have to wait longer to get their hands on the DLC and the multiplayer. 

CDPR CEO Adam Kicinski has said, “At the moment please let us handle the situation, and please let us make some more assessments – that’s still ahead of us; we don’t know yet, and we’re now focused on improving Cyberpunk. We’ll discuss this early next year”. So, it looks like the priority is to fix the game on all platforms and also to release the native PS5 and Series S/X version of the game before focusing on the DLC and multiplayer. It looks like we will have to wait longer than expected for the multiplayer of Cyberpunk 2077. If this means getting a great experience at launch, we are sure gamers won't mind the wait.

We spent some time playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a PS5 and you can check out our experience of the game here.

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Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earphones, Smart Bulbs and more IoT products coming in 2021

It looks like Realme is going to expand way beyond the smartphone and smartphone accessories segment in 2021. In conversation with GSMArena, Madhav Sheth - VP of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe shed some light on some of the products we can expect from Realme in 2021. To begin with, Madhav Sheth said that the company will launch the Buds Air 2 TWS earphones in Q1 2021. In addition to the TWS, the company will also launch Smart Bulbs in Q1 2021. The smart bulbs will likely be controlled via the Realme Link app.

But that’s not all. It looks like Realme has big plans for the AIoT segment. Realme is expected to add more than 100 products in the AIoT segment. This will be across different categories throughout 2021. Madhav Sheth told GSMArena, "2021 is going to be an even more thrilling year for our AIoT segment as we plan to launch more than 100 products. We are working towards building Realme's ecosystem in India, to democratize leading technology and empower everyone's life. Basically, it's a smart and connected home. That is why our product team is also looking into other categories. I myself am very much involved in that. There will surely be some surprise launches in 2021, which I can't talk too much about now. But I will let you guys know as soon as I get new insights.”

Realme’s portfolio of devices goes way beyond smartphones in India. The company has launched a 32-inch, 43-inch TV (review) in India and also launched the 55-inch SLED TV (review). It has also launched a soundbar to complete the home entertainment ecosystem. The company has a range of Bluetooth and TWS headphones available as well. It also has smart plugs, home security cameras and smartwatches in its portfolio. Not to mention power banks and backpacks as well. Realme recently launched the realme Watch S Series and Buds Air Pro Master Edition in India. You can learn more about them here. 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 specs and design leaked ahead of December 28 launch

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi 11 on December 28 and it looks like the design and specifications of the phone have leaked online just days before the launch. If the leaks are to be believed, then we have a pretty good look at the design and specifications of the smartphone. Kicking things off with the specifications, it was known that the smartphone will run on the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC but now we know that it is clocked at 2.84GHz. The leak also reveals that the smartphone runs on Android 11 with Mi UI 12 overlaying it. It also appears as though the phone has 12GB RAM. 

Coming to the display, it is speculated that the Mi 11 could house a QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. For the optics, it looks like the smartphone will have the same 108MP primary camera that we saw on the Mi 10 (review) and the Mi 10T. It is expected that the camera on the Mi 11 could see some improvements in the pictures it takes thanks to computational photography.

Moving over to the design of the smartphone, it looks like the Mi 11 will have a curved screen up front wrapping around the edges of the smartphone. The rear also looks to have a matte finish. It is also expected to offer 4 colour options.  

The Mi 11 will launch in China first on December 28 but it is expected to go on sale in India and the rest of the world in 2021. There is no information on the pricing of the smartphone. 

In other Xiaomi news, the company recently launched a QLED TV in India. You can check out the details of the TV here and our review of the TV here.

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Apple Starts Charging Reduced App Store Commission From Some Developers

Apple has started rolling out its reduced App Store commission, according to some developers. The company originally promised to bring the change under the App Store Small Business Programme from January 1, 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 Gets NBTC Certification: Report

Samsung Galaxy M12 has allegedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification website. The smartphone has allegedly surfaced on the US FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance.

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iOS 14: How to Automatically Change Your iPhone’s Wallpaper

With iOS 14.3, users now get the ability to automatically change their iPhone’s wallpaper with the help of wallpaper automation in Shortcuts app. Follow this guide as we tell you how to automate setting up wallpaper on your iPhone.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphones have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The 5G variant is likely to get the same updates as the 4G variant. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the December 2020 Android security patch.

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GoDaddy Apologises Over Fake Christmas Bonus ‘Phishing’ Email Security Test for Employees

US web company GoDaddy apologized after an email that promised employees a Christmas bonus in the midst of the economic crisis turned out to be a computer security test.

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Mi 11 to Feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Advanced Display Tech, Xiaomi Reveals

Mi 11 is teased to come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Alongside the new glass, the new Mi-series flagship is teased to have an all-new display technology that is touted to be the best ever featured on Xiaomi phones to date.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G India Launch Imminent, Leaked BIS Listing Suggests

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G listing on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website has been tipped on Twitter, hinting at its upcoming India launch. A smartphone with model number CPH2201, which is claimed to be of the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone, has reportedly been spotted on the BIS site.

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WHO Launches Mobile App for COVID-19 Updates, Again

World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a mobile app called WHO COVID-19 Updates to provide latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Initially, WHO brought its coronavirus-focussed mobile app in April that it pulled from app stores shortly after release.

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Is Mi QLED TV 4K the Best Affordable TV for Enthusiasts?

Does this Xiaomi TV hit the sweet spot between price and performance? Mi QLED TV 4K price in India is Rs. 54,999.

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Phone Under 15000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy In India [December 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market.

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Over 60 Percent of Cybercrime Complaints in 2020 Linked to Financial Frauds: Delhi Police

Sixty-two percent of the cybercrime complaints lodged in 2020 were related to financial frauds, Delhi Police said in a statement.

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Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission’s Initial Data Released, Shows ‘Excellent Capability’ to Achieve Goal: ISRO

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has released the first set of data from the country's second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2, for the general public.

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FASTag Mandatory From January 1, Commuters Won't Be Required to Stop at Toll Plazas

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from the new year.

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AI-Designed Serotonin Sensor May Help Scientists Study Sleep, Mental Health

In an article in Cell, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers described how they used advanced genetic engineering techniques to transform a bacterial protein into a new research tool that may help monitor serotonin transmission with greater fidelity than current methods.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 4G With Snapdragon 720G SoC Spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy A72 has been allegedly spotted on Geekbench, suggesting that the smartphone could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The 4G smartphone was spotted with model number SM-A725F.

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Retailers Brace for Flood of Returns From Online Shopping During Pandemic

A huge surge in online shopping during the pandemic has been a saviour for retailers, but it comes at a price. Shoppers are expected to return twice as many items as they did during last year's holiday period.

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MediaTek Surpasses Qualcomm to Become Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020: Counterpoint

MediaTek outstripped Qualcomm and became the biggest smartphone chipset vendor, according to Counterpoint. The chipmaker gained 31-percent market share in the third quarter of 2020.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Could Cost USD199, and Around Rs. 20,000 in India

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earphones in January 2021 alongside the S21 series. A new rumour suggests that it will be priced at USD199, which means it could be the company’s most expensive true wireless headset yet.

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Odisha Launches Career Portal for Students in Collaboration With UNICEF

The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF has launched a career portal for Secondary and Higher Secondary students to help them with expert advice on their future careers.

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Department of Telecom Conducts Drive Against Illegal Mobile Signal Boosters in Mumbai

To curb the use of mobile boosters that wreak havoc on mobile networks and impact the experience for customers, Wireless Monitoring Organisation, Department of Telecom (DoT), with the support of relevant authorities and mobile operators, has conducted inspection drives in Mumbai.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Sued by Investor Over Botched Launch

CD Projekt, the Polish video-game publisher of Cyberpunk 2077, was sued by an investor who claims the company misled him about the potential of the error-plagued game whose botched release this month caused shares to dive.

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Laptops, Desktop PC Sales See 'Renaissance' Due to Pandemic; Shortages Won't Ease Until 2022

The world stocked up on laptop and desktop computers in 2020 at a level not seen since the iPhone debuted in 2007, and manufacturers still are months away from fulfilling outstanding orders, hardware industry executives and analysts said.

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SolarWinds Hack Cleanup Could Take Months, Cyber-Security Experts Say

Using a subverted version of the company's software as a makeshift skeleton key, SolarWinds hackers crept into a swathe of US government networks, including the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce, Energy, State and other agencies besides.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Key Specifications Tipped, Include Up to 28 Hours Battery Life, IPX7 Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro key specifications have been leaked by tipster Ishan Agarwal. He claims that the Galaxy Buds Pro earphones will feature IPX7 water-resistance, up to 28 hours of battery life, 3D spatial audio with head tracking, and voice detection.

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WhatsApp Adds Merry Christmas Stickers: How to Find, Share With Friends and Family

WhatsApp is used heavily to greet each other during festivals and holidays. As Christmas is around the corner, WhatsApp groups and chats are sure to be filled with messages and stickers. Check out how to find the right stickers to deck up your seasonal greetings.

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Xiaomi Rides Smartphone Sales to Top $100 Billion in Market Value, Reaching 2018 IPO Goal

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun can finally rejoice after the Chinese smartphone maker’s market value swelled past the $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7,36,000 crores) mark, a figure his company fell far short of when it listed two years ago.

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Honor V40 with 120Hz screen expected to launch on January 12

If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then we can expect to see the Honor V40 on January 12. The information comes from Chinese microblogging website Weibo, hinting at the January 12 official launch date. The same user who posted about the date posted that the display of the Honor V40 will support 120Hz refresh rate. 

Coming to other information about the Honor V40, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The Dimensity 1000+ SoC is a 5G flagship chipset from MediaTek. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC is manufactured on a 7nm process with 5G support that includes dual 5G SIM, UltraSave power-saving solution and more. The 5G Ultrasave feature is said to improve the battery life by managing 5G connectivity, including modem’s configuration and frequency for better power efficiency. The Dimensity 1000+ also supports 144Hz high refresh rate displays along with HyperEngine 2.0 technology that optimizes the phone for enhancing the gaming experience. You can learn more about the chip here. 

The Honor V40 is also rumoured to come with 66W charging. Speaking of the design, leaked renders of the smartphone show a curved display covering the front of the smartphone with a small pill-shaped cutout for the dual-selfie cameras. The back of the smartphone has a quad-camera set up in a circular housing. It is speculated that the primary camera will be a 50MP shooter. 

If you are looking to pick up a new smartphone and aren't sure which phones are around the corner then you can check out our list of new and upcoming phones here.

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Amazfit GTS 2 mini Smartwatch Price in India Revealed, Pre-Bookings Start From December 26

Amazfit GTS 2 mini gets India pricing and availability details. The smartwatch will be available for pre-bookings in the country starting December 26.

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OnePlus 9 Lite could launch alongside OnePlus 9 series in 2021

The OnePlus 9 series is rumoured to launch in mid-March 2021 and some details about the rumoured third phone in the lineup have just been leaked. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are expected to be joined by a third phone called OnePlus 9 Lite, according to the latest report. While the launch is still a few months away, it has not stopped the rumour mill from digging up everything related to the upcoming OnePlus phones including a new smartwatch that’s in development.

According to a report by Android Central that cites insider source, OnePlus 9 Lite is the name of the third OnePlus phone in the upcoming series, and it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor instead of the Snapdragon 888. This places the OnePlus 9 Lite between the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Nord and the company could be targeting the sub-Rs 40,000 price range. 

Previous reports have also indicated that the company is looking to launch a third phone in its upcoming series and could be called the OnePlus 9E. This phone may share a lot of its feature set with the OnePlus 8T as it was just launched in November with Snapdragon 865 SoC. We’ll likely see a high-refresh-rate display along with triple or quad camera array and a fast-charging battery. 

Not much is currently known about this rumoured third smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series except its name that could likely be OnePlus 9 Lite. Nevertheless, we do has some leaked information around the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, courtesy of multiple leaks including CAD renders and pre-production unit. 

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch display while the Pro version is rumoured to have a  bigger 6.7-inch screen. Both phones will likely support 120Hz refresh rate and have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera upfront. 

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and could support 65W fast charging out-of-the-box that debuted with the OnePlus 8T.

OnePlus 9 is expected to feature a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS support. Additionally, there have been rumours that OnePlus could collaborate with Lecia optics to improve the camera performance of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series. You can read more about it here.

 

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Getting OxygenOS Open Beta 5 With Bug Fixes and Improvements

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, that brings various fixes and other small improvements to the operating system. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.

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IBM Agrees to Pay $24.25 Million to Resolve FCC Probes Over Subsidies

IBM has agreed to pay $24.25 million (roughly Rs. 180 crores) to resolve a pair of investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over subsidies awarded to connect schools and libraries to broadband.

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Telegram Launches Group Voice Chat Rooms; Android Users Get New Animations, SD Card Storage Support

Telegram Voice Chats feature has been announced. It allows a “few thousand people” to engage in always-on group video chats, and gives them freedom to join and leave a group voice chat as they please. The update brings new animations to Android and iOS users get Siri support.

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Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7 Plus Getting December 2020 Security Patch: Report

Nokia 2.4 latest update bumps the version number to V1.130. It brings along the latest December 2020 Android security patch and some under-the-hood improvements. The update size is reported to be quite large, at 1.36GB.

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Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Honk app, on iPhone only, offers real-time chat and texting. On Honk, your messages are shown to the other person as you type.

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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube May Soon Get Blocked in Russia Over ‘Censorship’

Russian lawmakers moved a step closer to allowing regulators to block internet platforms like Facebook and YouTube if they are deemed to have censored content produced by Russians.

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Alibaba Faces Antitrust Probe in China Over Monopolistic Behaviour

China has launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group and will summon the tech giant's Ant Group affiliate to meet in coming days, regulators said, in the latest blow for Jack Ma's e-commerce and fintech empire.

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Daiwa launches 43-inch Smart TV with Alexa Built-in priced at Rs 24,490

Daiwa has launched a new Alexa enabled TV in India. The TV is available in 43-inch FHD, priced at Rs 24,490 but the TV will also be available in 32 and 39-inch HD ready options in the coming weeks. The TV comes with Alexa built-in, letting you control the TV using your voice. 

Daiwa 43-inch D43QFS Full HD Smart TV Features and specifications

The highlight of the TV is that it comes with Alexa built-in. This not only lets you ask Alexa about the weather, but you can also control your Alexa-enabled smart home appliances from the TV. The 43-inch Daiwa TV has a 1920x1080 FHD resolution. The TV also comes with pre-set picture modes – Cricket and Cinema for a customized user experience. For audio, the TV has 20W of sound output. Under the hood, the TV has the A53 Quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. It runs on Android 8.0.

The TV comes with a UI called ‘The Big Wall’ and the company claims users have access to 2500000+ hours of content with Cloud TV certified Apps – Disney+Hotstar, Eros now, Voot and more. 

For connectivity, the TV has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports along with Bluetooth and E-Share that helps assist Screen mirroring. Users can also use their smartphone as an air mouse for controls. 

If users register the TV by using the 'My Daiwa' app, they get 12 Months warranty + 1-year additional warranty on the Panel.

In other TV news, Xiaomi recently launched its QLED TV in India. You can check out the details of the TV here and our review of the TV here. Hisense has also announced its Tornado 4K TV with JBL speakers packing 102W of sound output. You can check out the details of the TV here.  

Daiwa and Shinco TVs are made in India. We had a chance to visit the assembly line to check out how the TVs are made. You can watch How Shinco and Daiwa TVs are made in India below.

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SolarWinds Hackers Are ‘Impacting’ State, Local Governments: US Cyber Agency

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said that the SolarWinds cyber espionage campaign made public earlier this month is affecting state and local governments, although it released few additional details.

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OnePlus 9 Lite With Snapdragon 865 SoC May Launch Alongside OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro: Report

A new report suggests that the OnePlus 9 Lite may be priced at around $600 (roughly Rs. 44,100), and the OnePlus 9 may in the range of $700 to $800 (roughly Rs. 51,500 to Rs. 58,800). The OnePlus 9 series is likely to launch in the first quarter of 2021.

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Vivo V20 2021 With Snapdragon 730G SoC Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 2021 has gone on sale in India after being a part of the rumour mill for the last few days. The new Vivo phone comes as an upgrade to the Vivo V20 that was launched in the country in October.

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Apple's AirPods Max Headphones Offer Big Sound, but Bugs Compromise $549 Price Tag

Apple AirPods Max headphones sound terrific. For almost the price of an iPhone 11, anything less would be a major let-down. Apple’s entry into the rapidly expanding category of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones was inevitable, and the end result lives up to the company’s usual high standards.

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Facebook Joined by Human Rights Groups to Fight Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Group

A coalition of human rights and press freedom groups have filed a brief supporting Facebook’s lawsuit against the Israeli surveillance technology company NSO Group, arguing that the “very core of the principles that America represents” are at stake in the case.

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Russia to Launch Ya Molodets, a TikTok-Like Video-Sharing Social Platform

Russia's leading media holding, controlled by state energy giant Gazprom, will launch an app similar to the video-sharing social network TikTok, the group's CEO said Wednesday.

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Amazon to Face Renewed US Union Push in 2021

Energised by protests at Amazon's US warehouses and a more labour-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world's largest online retailer to see if its warehouse or grocery workers would like to join their ranks.

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2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, and Most Innovative Designs

These are the products and announcements that shaped laptops in 2020

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What Makes Christmas-Themed Movies So Popular, All Over the World?

Christmas-themed movies have easy to follow plotlines, characters that feel relatable, and an air of festivity around them. The themes of kindness, giving, love, and family overshadow everything else in the Christmas movies. Is escapism what pulls viewers to these ‘holiday’ movies, or is there more to it?

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Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 Wi-Fi 6 Router With Five Gigabit Ports Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 19,499

The Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 6-stream Wi-Fi 6 Router (RAX50) is priced in India at Rs. 19,499. It is available in India through various e-commerce and authorised Netgear stores.

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Twitter API v2 Update Brings New Conversation Controls and Features to Track Tweets for Developers

The first expansion to Twitter’s API v2 brings conversation and reply controls. The new endpoints will allow developers to track tweets from particular accounts, those mentioning a certain account, or retrieve a list of accounts who follow a particular user.

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Apple places order for TSMCs 3nm chip for future iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple releasing its new M1 chips, which are based on ARM, has definitely stirred up the market. The chips are made using a 5nm technology from TSMC and are installed in their new MacBooks. According to industry reports, Apple seems to be the first one to order the chips based on the 3nano-meter process for their upcoming iOS and Apple Silicon devices.

TSMC is almost in the final stages of completing the 3nm process node ahead of Samsung. The trial production is expected to start sometime in the latter half of 2021. TSMC has already been mass-producing the 5nm processor for most flagship devices at the moment including Apple’s A14 Bionic and the M1 chips.

According to a UDN report, the trials for 3nm technology have been successful and Apple is the first to contract TSMCs advanced manufacturing 3nm process. The report has not yet been confirmed by TSMC, but sources estimate that 3nm and 4nm trial preparations are already progressing smoothly. The 3nm process line is all set to produce 600,000 processors annually, or 50,000 per month according to reports.

The move from TSMC towards 3nm is going to benefit Apple as the company has started to move its entire portfolio towards self-designed chips. The Cupertino giant will be the first customer of the initial 3nm process batch. The order is mostly for the M-series processor at present and might be used for their A-series lineup as well.

Samsung is also working on its 3nm process node, and as per reports the Taiwanese chipmaker is ahead of Samsung in producing the chips. 

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Amazfit GTS 2 Mini launched in India at almost half the price of GTS 2: Whats different

Huami has launched the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini in India two days after launching the GTS 2. As the name suggests, the Mini is a more affordable and toned-down version of the original GTS 2. The company had launched the GTS 2 Mini in China earlier this month and just three weeks later it debuts in India at Rs 6,999. The entry-level smartwatch will go on sale starting December 26 via Amazfit's online store and Amazon India.

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini vs GTS 2: Which one is for you?

At almost half the price of the Amazfit GTS 2, the GTS 2 Mini offers a lot of similar features, but what's makes them different from each other?

The Amazfit GTS 2 has a 1.65-inch Super Retina display with 3D glass, whereas the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has a slightly smaller and less sharp display. It is a 1.55-inch AMOLED with a 354 x 306p resolution, 450 nits brightness and 301ppi pixel density. 

It also offers always-on functionality and will come with 30+ always on patterns and 50+ watch faces. 

What's commendable is that there's no compromise on the materials. Both the smartwatches come in the same quality aluminium alloy case. The key differentiators are finish and form factor. The GTS 2 Mini is 8.95 mm thin and weighs only 19.5g in comparison to 9.7mm thickness and 27g weight of the GTS 2. 

In terms of features and sports modes, the GTS 2 has more modes than the Mini, but it still offers more than 70 modes. The GTS 2 Mini has a women-focused feature that tracks the menstrual calendar along and can give reminders. Other notable features available on both the watches include heart rate monitoring, SpO2 measurement and sleep tracking.

Now, a few features that the GTS 2 Mini misses over the GTS 2 include built-in storage that lets you save your own songs on the watch. The Mini also lacks support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth calls, so you cannot pick calls because it only has a mic but not a speaker like the GTS 2. All of this impacts the battery life of the watch.

The GTS 2 Mini has a 220mAh battery that is said to last 14 days on typical use and 21 days on basic watch mode. Its battery is said to be charged in 2 hours. Contrarily, with a bigger 246mAh battery, the GTS 2 claims of 7-day battery life on typical usage and 20 days on basic watch mode.

Just like the Amazfit GTS 2, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has Amazon Alexa voice assistant, so you can set reminders, ask questions, and control compatible smart home products.

Which one is for you?

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini brings most of the useful features at almost half the cost of the GTS 2. What it still lacks is the internal storage, Wi-Fi and a speaker to take calls, which might matter to a set of buyers. If this is something you can compromise, the GTS 2 Mini makes for a more value for money entry-level smartwatch in a sleeker and lighter form factor.

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