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01 Dec 2019

Technology

Now, visually impaired people can enjoy memes: Here's how

While the internet is a place for everyone, some find it hard to use, like those suffering from visual impairment.

30 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Xiaomi to launch Redmi K30 with 'World's First High-Resolution Camera'

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi K30 in China on December 10.

30 Nov 2019

India

Vivo Z5i, with triple rear cameras, goes official

As the latest addition to its Z5 series of mid-range phones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the Z5i in its home country.

30 Nov 2019

India

#HackAlert: 48 Indian government websites hacked this year alone

Thanks to PM Modi's Digital India initiative, more and more people and businesses have come online and are using the web as a tool of availing different services and broadening their reach (among many other things).

30 Nov 2019

India

Soon, Google Pay might let you gift gold online

Months after launching the option to invest in digital gold, Google Pay, the India-based payment arm of internet giant Google, is working to introduce the ability to gift gold as well.

30 Nov 2019

Cryptocurrency

Someone just stole $49 million from a crypto exchange

As cryptocurrencies - from Bitcoin to Monero - are unregulated and hard-to-trace, they make an ideal target for fraudsters, organized cartels, and crime groups.

30 Nov 2019

Brazil

Motorola One Hyper to be launched on December 3

Motorola is gearing up to launch the One Hyper smartphone on December 3 in Brazil.

30 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

This Xiaomi power bank can also keep your hands warm

Along with fancy phones, Xiaomi has a knack for making some incredibly cool-looking gadgets.

30 Nov 2019

Bharti Airtel

Airtel is working on making indoor calls better: Here's how

Bharti Airtel is gearing up to commercially launch Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) service in India next month, according to ET Telecom.

29 Nov 2019

India

After spyware hack, Indian Government plans security audit of WhatsApp

WhatsApp has come under the scanner of the Indian Government.

29 Nov 2019

Technology

#FraudAlert: Scammers can use your browser notifications to steal money

Consumer technology has come a long way over the years, but with all the new tricks/features we get, ill-intended scammers also find ways to defraud unsuspecting people, and steal their money.

29 Nov 2019

India

Vivo V17 to be launched in India on December 9

Vivo is all set to launch a new handset in India on December 9 and the company has started sending out invites for the same. As per the invite teaser, the handset will feature a punch-hole design.

29 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Mi Credit launching again: Everything you need to know

After announcing Mi Credit service for providing digitally-approved personal loans last year, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the platform again on December 3.

29 Nov 2019

Flipkart

Realme X2 Pro's limited-period open sale is now live

Realme X2 Pro, which recently went on sale for invite-only customers, is now up for grabs for all interested buyers.

29 Nov 2019

Google

What makes Pixel 4 perfect for night sky photography

With the launch of Pixel 3, Google showed the world that software processing and AI can produce some of the finest low light shots.

29 Nov 2019

India

Mi TV v/s OnePlus TV: Which one should you buy?

Xiaomi has recently launched a new Mi TV 4X smart television in India. The latest model features a 55-inch 4K screen, Dolby Atmos-powered audio, Android TV interface, and all the latest connectivity options.

28 Nov 2019

Facebook

#OutageAlert: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram all down worldwide

As the US gears up to celebrate Thanksgiving, the leading social network of the country has gone down.

28 Nov 2019

Moon

Soon, NASA will open space station for holidaying

After using Russia's Soyuz to fly astronauts to the International Space Station for years, NASA is inching closer to using home-built crafts, thanks to SpaceX and Boeing.

28 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches Mi TV 4X 55-inch at Rs. 35,000

Expanding its portfolio of smart TVs, Xiaomi has launched a new 55-inch Mi TV 4X model in India at Rs. 34,999.

28 Nov 2019

Amazon

Now, Amazon's Alexa will talk with emotions. Scary times ahead!

A virtual assistant with emotions? Are we in Black Mirror-esque dystopian world?

28 Nov 2019

Technology

These cows were asked to wear a VR headset!

Some Moscow-based farmers tried virtual-reality headsets on their dairy cows. Bizarre as it sounds, they wanted to test if it improved cows' mood, and hence milk production.

28 Nov 2019

Samsung

Best Samsung TVs with 4K resolution available in India

Samsung, which is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world, is also known for its electronic accessories and TVs.

27 Nov 2019

India

Flipkart's Nokia-branded TVs to launch in India on December 5

Last week we reported that Flipkart is working to launch the first-ever Nokia-branded television in India sometime in early December, and now, we have the official launch date.

27 Nov 2019

Apple

Steve Jobs-signed floppy, valued at $7,500, is up for auction

Collectors don't set limits. And definitely not for a piece of history associated with Apple's late co-founder, the legendary Steve Jobs.

27 Nov 2019

Elon Musk

In Ford F-150 and Tesla Cybertruck's tug-of-war, Lego wins

It so happened that Tesla Chief Executive Troll Officer Elon Musk shared a video of the recently-unveiled Cybertruck towing a Ford F-150.

27 Nov 2019

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will bring the 'self destructing' messages, really soon

By now, everyone knows that WhatsApp is working to introduce disappearing messages and dark mode on its platform, to enhance the messaging experience.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nanosatellites into space

After the Chandrayaan-2 upset in September, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday launched Cartosat-3 and 13 other US nano-satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota.

27 Nov 2019

Huawei

Honor V30-series goes official with 5G support, 40MP triple cameras

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched the V30 Pro and V30 handsets in China.

27 Nov 2019

Amazon

Best 4K LED TVs in India under Rs. 30,000

With cutting-edge technology becoming mainstream, our televisions have now become smarter than they used to be.

26 Nov 2019

Huawei

Huawei's latest TV has a 120Hz QLED screen, pop-up camera

As an addition to its range of Smart Screen television, Huawei has introduced a premium 75-inch model. Dubbed as the V75, the new variant features a 120Hz QLED 4K screen, a pop-up camera, top-tier internals, and runs on the company's in-house HarmonyOS.

26 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S launched via Mi Crowdfunding

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smart home products, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S in India today via the company's crowdfunding platform.

26 Nov 2019

Huawei

Huawei's flagship has better audio than iPhone 11 Pro Max

Due to the missing Google services support (because of the ongoing trade war between China and US), Huawei's latest flagships may not be attractive software-wise, but they still manage to beat competitors with well-crafted hardware.

26 Nov 2019

Technology

Five best strategy games (excluding Age of Empires)

A lot of us grew up playing 'Age of Empires' as children; the joy when we managed to defeat other civilizations while protecting our own was unparalleled.

26 Nov 2019

Huawei

Huawei MatePad Pro, the flagship tablet with punch-hole design, launched

Expanding its line-up of tablets, Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the MatePad Pro in its home country.

25 Nov 2019

Aadhaar Card

#TechBytes: 4 handy features in UIDAI's new mAadhaar app

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a new version of the mAadhaar app.

25 Nov 2019

Facebook

Facebook developing Instagram-like 'close friends' feature for Messenger

Last year, Instagram debuted a feature to let users share their stories with a select group of followers or their 'close friends'.

25 Nov 2019

Russia News

Vivo V17 to be launched in India next month: Report

Vivo V17, the global version of the Vivo S1 Pro, which went official in Russia today, is likely to be launched in India in December, according to 91Mobiles.

25 Nov 2019

Google

Nest Mini: What's new in Google's latest smart speaker?

Merely a month after its international launch, Google's latest smart speaker for homes, the Nest Mini, has debuted in the Indian market.

25 Nov 2019

Saturn

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, mapped for the first time ever

In a major development, astronomers have mapped the surface of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, for the first time ever.

25 Nov 2019

Nokia 5

Nokia 2.3 likely to launch on December 5: Details here

HMD Global is all set to launch a new Nokia smartphone on December 5.