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Realme X2 Pro's India launch event: Ticket prices and sales
Realme X2 Pro, which was originally announced in China last month, will go official in India on November 20.
NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Facebook's leak, Mi Watch, Nokia TV, and more
The second week of November was all about fancy new gadgets and security issues.
Apple caught leaking encrypted emails via macOS: Details here
Despite betting big on privacy, Apple hasn't been able to deliver the 'super secure' experience that we all expected.
Browser bug exploited to hack Amazon Alexa: Details here
When it comes to smart assistants, Amazon's Alexa is one of the undisputed winners.
Vivo S5 teased with punch hole design, quad rear cameras
Vivo is gearing up to launch a new premium smartphone, the Vivo S5, in China on November 14.
WhatsApp users report battery drain problems after latest update
WhatsApp is constantly introducing new features, general bug fixes, and performance improvements to its messaging platform. However, some updates do not perform as intended.
Why are Twitter users switching to the social platform Mastodon?
Ever since Twitter suspended the account of the Supreme Court lawyer twice, several users of the micro-blogging site have been moving to the alternative social network Mastodon.
WhatsApp may ban you permanently if...
If you are a part of a group that has an illegal and suspicious name, WhatsApp may ban you from using the messaging app, permanently.
Google Stadia app is now available (not for Indian users)
Google Stadia, the upcoming cloud-based gaming service will be launched in 14 countries including the US, Canada, and the UK on November 19.
How Alexa, Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers/flashlight
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri have long drawn flak, primarily due to concerns around how they store/use our intimate user conversations.
Apple AirPods Pro with Android phone: Good, bad and ugly
With features like active noise cancellation, adaptive music equalizer, high-quality sound output, and great battery life, the Apple AirPods Pro is surely one of the best wireless earbuds you can buy today.
These Samsung smartphones have become cheaper in India
Samsung Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s, the mid-range smartphones which were launched in September this year, have received a price cut of Rs. 1,000 in India.
#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8 Pro to feature 120Hz AMOLED display
While OnePlus did spearhead the trend of 90Hz displays on smartphones, the Shenzhen-based tech giant is now looking to go a step further.
Garmin Fenix 6-series smartwatches launched, price starts at Rs. 80,000
US-based Garmin has expanded its portfolio of wearables in India with the all new Fenix 6 series smartwatches.
All about the camera performance of iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple's most-advanced flagship smartphone to date, the iPhone 11 Pro Max, has been adjudged as the second-best camera smartphone by benchmarking website, DxOMark.
iOS killing background apps? Here's a fix
A week ago, we reported about an annoying iOS issue that was found to be killing background apps rather abruptly.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 v/s Note 10 Pro: The differences
As the global variant of the camera-centric Mi CC9 Pro, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Note 10 in Spain. Alongside the standard model, the company has also introduced Mi Note 10's Pro variant.
Dozen red wine bottles launched into space; here's why
Last week, a dozen bottles of red wine were blasted off from a NASA launchpad in Virginia. The Bordeaux wines have already made their way to the International Space Station (ISS).
Confirmed: Disney+ will be streaming on Fire TV devices
Disney's direct-to-consumer content streaming service, Disney+, is set to go live on November 12.
Google open-sources Cardboard, moving further away from phone-based VR
Just a month after killing Daydream View, a super-impressive virtual reality headset, Google has taken another step away from the smartphone VR category.
Soon, Netflix will stop working on these devices
With a humongous range of TV shows, movies, and originals, Netflix dominates as one of the finest content streaming services on the internet.
Google Pixel 4 XL fails bend test, rather unceremoniously
Thanks to YouTuber JerryRigEverything aka Zack, we know how (less) durable our modern-day smartphones and gadgets are. He has tested hundreds of devices so far and the latest one to face the music is the Pixel 4 XL.
Now, Google has a 'defense alliance' to fight malware-laced apps
Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.
Here's how to disable annoying tab hover cards in Chrome
Just recently, Google released Chrome 78, the latest version of its desktop browser.
OPPO reduces prices of these mid-range phones in India
In a bid to boost sales, OPPO has slashed the prices of Reno 2F and Reno 2Z smartphones in India.
Soon, Facebook could use facial recognition to verify your identity
Amid growing security concerns, Facebook appears to be working on a way to verify your identity.
Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3 launched: Should you buy it?
As an addition to its portfolio of home appliances, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 in India.
Windows 10 November 2019 Update: Here's what you will get
In a matter of days, Microsoft will push the next big iteration of Windows 10- the November 2019 Update.
Flipkart launches MarQ Turbostream Android TV stick for Rs. 3,500
Flipkart has launched an Android-based streaming stick under its private brand 'MarQ by Flipkart', venturing into a segment that has largely been dominated by Amazon's Fire Stick TV and Google's Chromecast.
Mid-ranger Vivo Y19 to launch in India soon: Report
Vivo Y19, the mid-range smartphone which recently went official in Thailand, is likely to hit the Indian shelves soon.
Dozens of apps may have accessed your Facebook data (again!)
In another shocking revelation, Facebook has revealed that dozens of third-party apps and developers may have accessed your data without permission.
IIT Madras launches India's first 'standing wheelchair' for differently-abled people
In a major development, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has launched an affordable new 'standing wheelchair' for differently-abled people.
Xiaomi launches Apple Watch lookalike for Rs. 13,000
Xiaomi has ventured into the wearables segment with its first-ever smartwatch, the Mi Watch.
NASA Voyager 2 just found a weird interstellar boundary
Last year, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft crossed into interstellar space and became the second-ever man-made object to enter the realm between the Sun and stars (first being Voyager 1).
Instagram caught hosting online 'slave markets': Details here
Instagram dominates as one of the most favored places for sharing precious moments with friends and family.
Is OnePlus planning to launch its smartwatch? Yes!
OnePlus is working on its latest batch of flagship killers, but they won't be the only highlights we will see next year.
Watch out! Your phone can be hacked via NFC beaming
Just like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, near-field communication, aka NFC, has grown to become a commonality on modern-day smartphones.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A now available via open sale in India
Xiaomi's budget-friendly Redmi 8A, which was so far available via flash sales only, can now be purchased anytime in India.
PUBG Royale Pass Season 10: Here's what you can expect
In a matter of days, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG Mobile, will get a major upgrade in the form of Royale Pass Season 10.
Finally, Google has fixed Pixel 4's annoying display issue
Google's Pixel 4 family has become a subject of criticism, and rightly so.