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Listed on 20 Jan 2020

New graphics tests reveal AMD's Ryzen 4000 iGPUs are significantly faster than Intel's Ice Lake alternatives

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Even though the new Ryzen 4000 APUs do not integrate Navi iGPUs, the performance gains are quite substantial, at least when compared to the previous generation. According to the latest UserBenchmark tests, the new 7 nm Vega compute units should be 34% faster than similarly clocked Intel Iris Plus iGPUs, while 3DMark 11 reports that AMD's gains are only a...

Listed on 17 Jan 2020

Microsoft's new Edge browser based on Chromium is now ready to download

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Today Microsoft is making the new Edge web browser available to download for Windows and Mac. The new Edge is based on the Chromium open source project, which makes it similar to Google Chrome in that regard. Microsoft announced the new Edge back in December 2018, when it decided to forego any further development of its own browser engine in favor of switchi...

Listed on 17 Jan 2020

Tata Altroz secures five-star rating in Global NCAP crash tests

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Only the second made-in-India car to receive a full 5-star rating for adult occupant protection, the Tata Altroz also scored three stars for child occupant protection.

Listed on 17 Jan 2020

B&O announces its 3rd gen Beoplay E8 TWS with improved battery life, Type-C charging and Bluetooth 5.1

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Bang&Olufsen updated its Beoplay E8 truly wireless (TWS) earbuds which now come with improved battery life, Bluetooth 5.1 and a USB-C charging case. The earbuds have also been slimmed down in size compared to their predecessors and now weigh in at 5.8 grams each. Another improvement comes in the microphone department where each earbud now houses two mics...

Listed on 17 Jan 2020

Read Oyo's letter to employees announcing job cuts

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In the few weeks, online hotel aggregator Oyo has sacked over two thousand employees across job roles and geopgraphies (Indian and China). The company is undergoing restructuring, leading to job cuts. The company's founder Ritesh Agarwal told staff that the focus of the company is on profitability as it is looks to balance. In a mail to employees, the 26...

Listed on 17 Jan 2020

Google Changes the Look of Paid and Organic Search Results on Desktop

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Google is rolling out an updated look for paid and organic search results on desktop, bringing it more inline with the look of mobile search results.

Listed on 16 Jan 2020

This is Google CEO Sundar Pichai's ‘morning routine’

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai was recently handed the reins of Google’s parent company Alphabet, after founders Sergrey Brin and Larry Page stepped down from their posts. The India-born, IIT-Kharagpur and Stanford University-educated CEO joined Google in 2004 and has risen in the ranks to become the CEO of the search engine giant. It is said that breakfast ...

Listed on 15 Jan 2020

Bajaj Auto launches electric Chetak for ₹1 lakh

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• Bajaj Chetak has a running range of about 95 km per charge • Bajaj Auto also said that it will offer a warranty of 3 years of 50,000 km, whichever is earlier

Listed on 14 Jan 2020

Flipkart Launches Falkon Aerbook Thin-and-Light Laptop Under MarQ Label, Price Starts at Rs. 39,990

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Flipkart is now adding laptops under its MarQ label, and this is its first attempt

Listed on 13 Jan 2020

[App Fridays] Why Google has named Ablo the best app of 2019

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Ablo lets you connect and have one-on-one conversations with users from around the world with a real-time translation for text as well as video chats. YourStory reviews the app that has Google impressed.

Listed on 13 Jan 2020

Tata Motors to debut four new models at Auto Expo 2020

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Tata’s H2X concept-based micro-SUV, along with the Gravitas and Altroz EV will be unveiled at the auto show.

Listed on 13 Jan 2020

13 most innovative gadgets expected to come in 2020

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Like always, this year also the Consumer Electronics Show saw some really interesting gadgets and innovative products. The list includes ‘weird’ TVs, robots and some really helpful tools. The list is pretty long but we have handpicked some really interesting, offbeat and bizarre gadgets which may interest you and may also come to the market later...

Listed on 13 Jan 2020

Foldable and dual-screen laptops desperately need Windows 10X

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Microsoft’s Windows 10 variant still feels like a mystery

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

How to reach 1 million app downloads - 10 quick hacks

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One million app downloads! That’s where the party begins for app developers. But the task in question isn’t easy to achieve. I’ve seen a lot of app developers who’ve spent enormous amount of marketing dollars on worthless tactics (in order to achieve this mark) but have failed miserably.

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

Air conditioners are set to change with this new government rule: 10 things to know

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If you are planning to buy a new air conditioner (AC) -- split or window-- then brace yourself for a major development. The new regulations set by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in consultation with the central government mandates that the default temperature of all room air conditioners sold in India will be 24-degree-Celsius. Here is everything you ...

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

PS5 is shaping Sony's next wave of 8K and 4K TVs

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The latest displays are made specifically with next-gen consoles in mind

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

Watch: Sony stuns world by showcasing electric concept car Vision-S at CES 2020

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• Sony took the covers off Vision-S at the ongoing CES 2020 being held in Las Vegas. • The Vision-S gets as many as 33 unique sensors on the exterior as well as inside, features a plethora of widescreen displays, 360 degree audio and always-on connectivity system.

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

Charged up: Gegadyne's carbon-powered batteries can break China's monopoly on electric vehicles

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HIGHLIGHTS • Gegadyne uses non-lithium based battery technology that can charge EVs from 0-100% in less than 15 min. • The firm is in talks with various international battery manufacturers for licensing the technology to aid its global expansion. • If an apple to apple comparison for Gegadyne batteries vs lithium ion batteries...

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

SanDisk's 8TB SSD could be a photographer's dream, but it's not for sale

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Expect the portable drive to cost a fortune -- if it ever leaves prototype status.

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

Audio-Technica brings active noise cancellation to its wireless earbuds

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Short battery life may limit the true wireless buds’ appeal, though.

Listed on 09 Jan 2020

BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350 launched at Rs 1.65 lakh

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Compared to the outgoing BS4 version, the BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is pricier by about Rs 11,000 and gets fuel injection, alloy wheels and more.

Listed on 07 Jan 2020

Tata Nano ends 2019 with zero production, sales of 1 unit

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Tata Motors did not produce a single unit of its entry-level car Nano in 2019 although it sold just one unit in February even as the company is yet to officially retire Ratan Tata's "people's car".

Listed on 07 Jan 2020

One year of Tata Harrier: Right SUV at the wrong time?

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• Tata Motors sold 15,000 units of the Harrier in the first 11 months since the SUV was launched in India. • Kia sold 45,000 units in just five months. 15,390 units of Hector were sold till December of 2019, since it was launched by MG in July.

Listed on 07 Jan 2020

Flashback: the Galaxy Alpha was Samsung's attempt at making an iPhone

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By 2013 Samsung was one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, but it had a reputation of building plastic phones at a time when Apple, HTC, Sony and others were pushing metal as the material of choice for flagships.

Listed on 06 Jan 2020

Love OnePlus Concept One invisible camera? You can thank McLaren and Boeing for it

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OnePlus will show its invisible camera technology on the Concept One device at the CES 2020 in Las Vegas. OnePlus derives this technology from McLaren supercars and Boeing jets.

Listed on 06 Jan 2020

BS6 Toyota Innova Crysta launched at Rs 15.36 lakh

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In BS6 form, the Toyota Innova Crysta's 2.8-litre diesel motor is discontinued, but carmaker retains the 2.4 diesel; prices spike by Rs 11,000-1,12,000.

Listed on 06 Jan 2020

How to change Google Play country: Know steps here

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Here is the step by step guide which can help you to change your Google Play country.

Listed on 03 Jan 2020

10 stunning gadgets to look forward to in 2020

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While the year gone by witnessed a surge in foldable smartphones, smart home speakers, wearables and PC gaming, 2020 is set to herald tech-lifestyle brands like 5G-capable devices, including Internet of Things (IoT) home products, smart shoes, fitness bands and gaming-focused smartphones.

Listed on 01 Jan 2020

Kia Seltos awarded 5-star ANCAP rating

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Kia’s smallest SUV in the Australian market scored 85 percent for adult occupancy and 83 percent for child occupancy

Listed on 31 Dec 2019

Can Hybrid Vehicles Make A Difference As India Awaits EVs?

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What is the biggest difference between hybrid and electric vehicles and can the Indian market adapt to support EVs?

Listed on 31 Dec 2019

Doctor Sues Apple Over Apple Watch’s Ability to Detect Atrial Fibrillation

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The doctor said he notified Apple about his patent on September 20, 2017, following the rollout of the Apple Watch Series 3.

Listed on 30 Dec 2019

5 features of the Google Assistant that you probably did not know about

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From Google Interpreter Mode to games you can play, did you know about these features of the Google Assistant?

Listed on 30 Dec 2019

OnePlus 8 Pro will come with dual-mode 5G connectivity, spotted on certification sites

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The OnePlus 8 Pro has recently been spotted on certification websites. The flagship phone from OnePlus might come with dual-mode 5G connectivity.

Listed on 27 Dec 2019

Best of 2019: Top SUV/MPVs Launched This Year - Kia Seltos, MG Hector and More

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While the Indian automotive industry faced a prolonged slump, the SUV segment in the country narrated a different story. Here's a list of all the SUV that made it to the headlines this year.

Listed on 27 Dec 2019

Google Chrome’s five interesting features every user should know

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To recover lost Google Chrome tabs, type Control+Shift+T. Check out similar interesting features of the popular browser.

Listed on 27 Dec 2019

INNOVATION: Scientists find a way to extract and store CO2 from vehicle exhaust

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Researchers at EPFL, Switzerland have now come up with a novel solution to this problem: capturing CO2 directly in the trucks' exhaust system and liquefying it in a box on the vehicle's roof

Listed on 24 Dec 2019

Amazon Alexa Told This Lady to Kill Herself Because Humans Are Bad For The Planet

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But it could easily be written on the Wikipedia page that Amazon Alexa was reading off.

Listed on 23 Dec 2019

App On Your Phone Can Help You Verify Type And Authenticity Of Rice From Just A Photo

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Shopping for groceries can be a confusing affair, especially if you aren’t a regular and are just helping your mom or partner to shop, it can be quite a process -- especially when it comes to what kind of rice to pick with so many varieties offering different kinds of flavours and textures.

Listed on 19 Dec 2019

2020 Suzuki Hayabusa launched at Rs 13.75 lakh

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For 2020, the Hayabusa receives a new front brake caliper and two new colour schemes.

Listed on 19 Dec 2019

U.S. may block Facebook from integrating WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger

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Earlier this year, reports revealed that Facebook’s co-founder Mark Zuckerberg planned to unify the infrastructure of all three of Facebook’s messaging services — WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. The idea was to operate all three services as standalone apps but on the same underlying messaging infrastructure. Naturally, this raised priva...

Listed on 18 Dec 2019

Apple is no longer the world's 'biggest company'

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Apple has been toppled as the world's most-valuable company. The iPhone maker has been dethroned by Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco after a record-breaking IPO. Apple, which was valued at around $1.2 trillion recently, was overtaken by Saudi Aramco that went public. Aramco surged 10% on its opening day and touched almost $1.9 trillion. The company...

Listed on 18 Dec 2019

Google is adding a screenshot editor to Chrome for Android

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In order to make annotations a simpler and more straightforward process, Google rolled out a new markup tool in Android 9 Pie last year. While the tool was initially limited to devices running Android 9, it was soon unofficially ported over to phones running older versions of Android. Earlier this year in September, Google started testing a couple of new fea...

Listed on 18 Dec 2019

Buying an Audi car will be cheaper than Apple's new Mac Pro computer. Here's why

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• For most consumers, Apple Mac Pro’s price is shocking • If you buy the Mac desktop computer along with its wheels, you will become poorer by another ₹28,000

Listed on 17 Dec 2019

RedmiBook 13 arrives with slim bezels and 10th gen Intel processors

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Alongside the highly anticipated Redmi K30 series, we got a sleek ultrabook that brings narrow bezels, a durable metal unibody, 40Whr battery and 10th gen Intel CPUs. The RedmiBook 13 comes with a very compact footprint which is narrower than an A4 sheet and weighs in at just 1.23kg.

Listed on 17 Dec 2019

Gmail now lets you send email as attachment: How to use the new feature

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Now, Gmail users can attach emails to other mails without needing to download them first.

Listed on 17 Dec 2019

OnePlus 8 Lite – The return of the real flagship killer?

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The company which started off as a Flagship Killer and offered premium hardware experience

Listed on 16 Dec 2019

HP Chromebook x360 convertible launched in India in 12″ and 14″ variants

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Chromebooks were formerly seen as cheaper alternatives to bigger or bigger and laptops. Apart from premium offerings like the last year’s $999 Pixelbook, the availability of native support for the Google Play Store and Android apps on Chromebooks has helped change the perception to an extent. HP is among the manufacturers that spare some SKUs for Chrom...

Listed on 11 Dec 2019

Man Asks For New Maps Feature, Google India Responds With Shayari

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Twitter has become a platform for interactions between brands and customers. Brands know this fact and they are very active on this micro-blogging platform. A man recently asked Google India for new maps feature. He wrote Dear @Google Itne badhiya maps banaye, chota sa feature aur daal dete ki saaf saaf bolde flyover par chadhna hai ya neeche se jaana hai. 5...

Listed on 10 Dec 2019

This may be Samsung’s answer to Apple iPhone 11

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The Android rival to Apple iPhone 11 may come soon. And the device is reportedly being developed by none other than Apple's arch rival Samsung. This may be the Galaxy S11e, the second device in the Galaxy S11 series that's reportedly in the works, as per tipster @Onleaks and tech site PriceBaba.

Listed on 19 Nov 2019

What happens if you engage reverse gear at 100 Kmph [Video]

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Automobiles are comprised of several interesting parts, all of which come together to form the car we know. A lot of research and engineering goes into determining the best parts and ratios for a car which is the reason behind their high cost. Among the various components a car has, the gearbox holds a special place and is also one of the most important comp...