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Listed on 24 Jul 2019

IIT Madras Students Impress Elon Musk With Their HyperLoop Pod

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The work on the project is likely to begin by December this year and completed by 2023.

Listed on 24 Jul 2019

Honor 9X and 9X Pro go official with a pop-up camera, Kirin 810 chipset

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The Honor 9X and 9X Pro are officially the first phones in the brand’s lineup that sport a pop-up selfie cameras. Both phones are almost identical, with the Pro having an extra camera on the rear, plus more RAM and storage.

Listed on 23 Jul 2019

Hyundai Mobis Builds Camera System To Replace Vehicle Side Mirrors

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Three high-performance camera sensors inside the vehicle will not only increase driving safety by significantly reducing blind spots, but also improve fuel efficiency.

Listed on 22 Jul 2019

Samsung Galaxy Fold passes all testing with flying colors, re-launch imminent

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It's going to be a busy August for Samsung with the Galaxy Note10 launch nearing and preparing the re-launch of Galaxy Fold. Yes, you read that right - the most recent report claims that Samsung is ready to launch its foldable handset.

Listed on 18 Jul 2019

Amazfit GTR unveiled in 42mm and 47mm versions, has up to 24 days battery life

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As expected, Huami unveiled the Amazfit GTR smartwatch. It features a round OLED display like the Amazfit Smart Watch 2 and comes in two sizes – 42mm and 47mm.

Listed on 18 Jul 2019

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FaceApp is a popular free app that allows you to edit a person’s picture to make him or her look younger or older. Here’s everything you need to know about the app.

Listed on 17 Jul 2019

Huawei Watch GT Active With Up to Two-Weeks Battery Life Launched in India

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Huawei Watch GT Active is now available on Flipkart with a price tag at Rs. 15,990. It runs on the company's Lite OS.

Listed on 16 Jul 2019

Realme X, Realme 3i launched in India: Specs, Price and Features

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The Realme X has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 16,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant.

Listed on 16 Jul 2019

A Solar Powered Car With Solar Panels Across The Roof Is Coming

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A Dutch startup called Lightyear will soon be releasing an electric vehicle equipped with large solar panels that stretch across the roof. The solar panels will charge the vehicle’s batteries, so it will technically be a solar-powered car, although it will also have a charging port to plug into a charging station.

Listed on 15 Jul 2019

Sigma fp Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Launched, Features L-Mount, 24.6-Megapixel Bayer Sensor, Professional-Grade Video Features

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It’s small but packs in a tonne of features for both stills and video

Listed on 15 Jul 2019

Google Admits “Home” Smart Device Is Listening To Your Recorded Audio

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As smart devices have become ubiquitous in our lives, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the privacy implications of the technology.

Listed on 12 Jul 2019

Dropbox Transfer will make it possible to send files up to 100GB

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Dropbox will revolutionize file sharing with Transfer - a service that will allow you to send files as large as 100GB to others.

Listed on 11 Jul 2019

Beware of ‘Agent Smith’, a new malware that has infected 15 million devices in India

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Disguised as a Google-related app, ‘Agent Smith’ malware exploits known Android vulnerabilities and automatically replaces installed apps with malicious versions without the users’ knowledge or interaction

Listed on 11 Jul 2019

LG Launches New Range of OLED, Smart, UHD, NanoCell AI ThinQ TVs in India

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The new range starts from Rs. 24,990 and goes up to 10,99,990.

Listed on 11 Jul 2019

Mobvoi announces second gen TicWatch Pro with 4G connectivity

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Exactly one year ago today, Mobvoi announced the TicWatch Pro, a Wear OS smartwatch with stacked dual displays for maximizing battery life along with a premium design and fitness features.

Listed on 10 Jul 2019

7 Best Phone Chargers For Android

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No matter what type of Android phone you use, nobody wants their device to charge slowly. That’s especially true with manufacturers supporting standards like Qualcomm’s QuickCharge, so it’s important to find the right accessories for your device. Here’s a peek at the best of the best in each category. Want more? Click the blue text to...

Listed on 10 Jul 2019

Micromax Android TV Lineup Launched in India, Starting Rs. 13,999

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Users of the new Micromax Android TV lineup will get access to the Google Play Store, and accompanying games, movies, and music.

Listed on 09 Jul 2019

Keto Diet For Weight Loss: Try This Keto-Friendly Poha For A Healthy Breakfast

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As Keto diet is gaining popularity around the world, the demand for more variety of 'Keto-friendly' foods is also rising. Try this Keto-friendly poha for a healthy hight-fast breakfast meal.

Listed on 08 Jul 2019

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Earphones Launched With Active Noise Cancellation, Up to 32-Hour Battery Life

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Sony’s premium range of headphones and earphones gets a truly wireless boost.

Listed on 02 Jul 2019

Google Chrome gets some 'Brave' competition from the new browser

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• New browser 'Brave' that automatically blocks third-party ads and cookies • 'Brave' was initially launched for iOS back in 2018 but is now also available on Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.

Listed on 01 Jul 2019

WhatsApp Can Be Good for Your Health, Researchers Find

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A study found that the more time people spent on WhatsApp per day, the less lonely they were and the higher their self-esteem.

Listed on 01 Jul 2019

MG Hector Warranty, Maintenance Package Comparison: Better Than Harrier, Compass And XUV500?

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The MG Hector makes a strong case for itself with the extensive warranty plan and maintenance packages on offer, which should definitely instil more confidence in buyers

Listed on 01 Jul 2019

Google’s Android replacement ‘Fuchsia OS’ finally starts taking shape with new dev site

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Google has begun preparations for the roll-out of its Fuchsia OS, set to replace Android in the near future. Here’s everything you need to know.

Listed on 01 Jul 2019

This New Wrist Band Could Help Monitor Emotions like Depression and Anxiety

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You may have used a wrist band that tracks your steps, but a new generation of smart wearables might help you monitor emotions which can be very useful for those who diagnosed with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.

Listed on 28 Jun 2019

Can the Government See Which Websites I Visit?

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There was a time when the idea that the U.S. government might spy on your web activity might have seemed like a far-fetched conspiracy theory.

Listed on 28 Jun 2019

Apple designer Jony Ive is quitting to start his own independent design firm

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Apple's chief designer Jony Ive joined the company in 1992 and was responsible for designing some of Apple’s most iconic products, including the iMac, iPod, and iPhone. He is quitting to start his own firm

Listed on 28 Jun 2019

Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops Now Fully Customisable in India via Lenovo.com, Other Models to be Included Soon

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Customers will be able to pick and choose exactly what hardware they want.

Listed on 28 Jun 2019

MG Hector launched at Rs 12.18 lakh

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The Tata Harrier-rivalling SUV comes in four variants with three engines for buyers to choose from.

Listed on 28 Jun 2019

How to enable WhatsApp dark mode on Android and iOS devices

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One common feature that has repeatedly come to several apps and platforms is 'dark mode', whether it is Messenger or Google Chrome or Google app for smartphones. WhatsApp has also stepped into the arena and will soon introduce dark mode to its platform. The dark mode for WhatsApp has still not officially launched.

Listed on 27 Jun 2019

Google Maps gets new safety feature in India, to alert passengers if cab driver deviates from route

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The new safety feature is now available to Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.

Listed on 27 Jun 2019

OPPO shows off the first under-screen camera, but don’t expect great photos

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The race to a completely bezel-less phone has forced OEMs to get creative. We’ve seen numerous methods for removing components typically found on the front of a phone. The front-facing “selfie” camera has been especially tricky, bringing forth the infamous “notch,” hole punch, and pop-up mechanism. OPPO is introducing the first ...

Listed on 26 Jun 2019

Top 5 Fast Chargers You Can Buy

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Despite a little disadvantage of harming the battery in the long run, quick charging has made the lives much easier. You do not need to leave your phone on charge for whole night long. And sometimes you must not be having much time for charging your phone. We have made a list of top 5 Fast Chargers available to purchase in India.

Listed on 26 Jun 2019

E-waste Recycling 101: Where to Donate Your Old Electronics, Phones in India

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India’s love affair with consumer electronics will likely rage on for years to come. But embracing new technologies brings up a huge question: What do you do with the old stuff? Here are some sustainable answers. #LiveGreen

Listed on 26 Jun 2019

Amazon paid zero tax for the second year in a row - and it is not illegal

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In 2017, Amazon paid zero tax, and in 2018, the tech giant went on to get a tax rebate of $129 million despite making a profit of $11.2 billion.

Listed on 26 Jun 2019

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Says His Greatest Mistake Was Losing to Android

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HIGHLIGHTS Bill Gates expressed his disgrace in an interview with Village Global During over hour-long coversation, Gates emphasised on the Android growth Google acquired Android back in 2005

Listed on 21 Jun 2019

WhatsApp's New Update Will Ensure You Don’t Send Pictures To The Wrong Contact

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We all have accidentally sent pictures to contacts we were not supposed to on WhatsApp. And thankfully, the popular messaging app is now rolling out a new feature that can save you from this goof-up.

Listed on 21 Jun 2019

Soon track your stolen mobile phone: Govt ready to roll out IMEI database

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Once implemented in the coming weeks, consumers in India whose mobile phones are lost or stolen can inform the Department of Telecom (DoT) via a helpline number after filing a report with police.

Listed on 20 Jun 2019

Mahindra Thar 700 launched at Rs 9.99 lakh

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Thar 700 marks the end of production of the first generation of this SUV.

Listed on 20 Jun 2019

FACEBOOK ANNOUNCES CALIBRA, A DIGITAL WALLET FOR ITS LIBRA CRYPTOCURRENCY

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Facebook has been working for some time now to build its own cryptocurrency called Libra. Recently, the company received backing from major finance companies including Mastercard, PayPal, Visa and Uber for its digital currency goal. It had also consulted the US Treasury and the Bank of England on the same. A recent news report also stated that the company pl...

Listed on 20 Jun 2019

Revolt RV400 India’s First “AI-Based” Electric Bike Launch Highlights: Prices, Features, Images and Specifications

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Revolt Electric Motorcycle India Launch Highlights and Updates: Revolt Intellicorp has unveiled India's first ever connected electric bike in India and is said to have a 156km range to offer an alternative to the 125cc commuter segment.

Listed on 20 Jun 2019

This app turns your phone into robot

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The researchers demonstrated this app with robots watering a plant, vacuuming and transporting objects. A study on the embedded app, called VRa, was presented at DIS 2019 in San Diego.

Listed on 19 Jun 2019

WhatsApp features that you may still not be aware of

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For those who may have missed them, here is a rundown of the recent WhatsApp features.

Listed on 18 Jun 2019

Electric cars have various health benefits

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Researchers suggest that the migration from polluting vehicles to electric vehicles could significantly reduce the incidence of cardiopulmonary illness due to air pollution.

Listed on 13 Jun 2019

Amazon dethrones Apple as most valuable brand in the world

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Amazon is now the world's most valuable brand, unseating Apple and Google, and ending the 12-year run of technology brands atop BrandZ's list. Amazon was the third most valuable brand in 2018, behind Apple and Google but rose to the top thanks to a 52% year-on-year increase in value.

Listed on 13 Jun 2019

WhatsApp will soon sue you if you violate its terms of use

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WhatsApp, in an update on its FAQ page, wrote that it would take legal action against individuals and entities that send bulk messages or use WhatsApp for non personal purpose.

Listed on 13 Jun 2019

Zomato Tests First Drone Delivery of Food in India

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The first test saw Zomato make a drone-based food package delivery under restricted conditions, covering 5 km in 10 minutes and at peak speed of 80 kmph.

Listed on 10 Jun 2019

Why And How Data Science Is More Than Just Machine Learning

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Many often we use the terms Data Science and machine learning interchangeably. However, while there is an overlap between the two, they are distinct from each other in terms of roles and responsibilities.

Listed on 06 Jun 2019

Three little-known facts about ATMs

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• The process of cash withdrawal has become much simpler, given that the machines are automated • To prevent users from removing the card, the ATM pins it down and holds it while the transaction is underway

Listed on 05 Jun 2019

Samsung is bringing AMD graphics technology to its smartphones

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Samsung and AMD have made a surprise announcement today which could significantly change the graphics experience on the former’s future devices. The two companies have inked a strategic partnership in ultra low power, high performance graphics technologies. What this means in simple words is that Samsung’s future Exynos processors will integrate ...

Listed on 05 Jun 2019

Apple unveils new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR

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Apple today announces its new Mac Pro at WWDC 2019. It's the most powerful and most expandable Mac the company has ever made. Alongside that, the company also announced its new Pro Display XDR, a professional grade monitor for HDR and pro-grade applications.