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20 Dec 2019

iPhone

Now, you can earn $1.5 million for hacking Apple devices

In a major move, Apple has increased the scope and reward of its bug bounty program to fend off potential threat actors and protect its customers.

20 Dec 2019

India

LG's dual-screen smartphone, the G8X ThinQ, launched in India

South Korean tech giant LG has launched the G8X ThinQ smartphone in India at Rs. 49,999 today.

20 Dec 2019

Android

Facebook is working on an OS to ditch Google's Android

Facebook, the biggest social network on the planet, is looking to take on Google with its own operating system.

20 Dec 2019

India

Vivo launches budget-friendly Y11 smartphone in India for Rs. 8,990

Chinese tech giant Vivo has silently launched the pocket friendly Vivo Y11 smartphone in India today.

20 Dec 2019

Samsung

#LeakPeek: Is this the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2?

Thanks to previous leaks and reports, we know Samsung is working on a new foldable device that will feature a Motorola RAZR-like clam-shell design.

20 Dec 2019

Facebook

Again! Facebook data of over 26 crore people leaked online

Despite FTC's $5 billion fine for privacy violations and a lot of flak from the general public, Facebook's security issues aren't just coming to an end.

20 Dec 2019

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 v/s 855: What has improved?

Recently, Qualcomm has launched its latest flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset as a successor to the last year's Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.

19 Dec 2019

Sony

Best gadgets to start your 2020 on a 'tech' note

If we can look past the innumerable data leaks, the year 2019 has been great in the tech world. Over the past 11.5 months, we have seen impressive smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other essential tech gadgets.

19 Dec 2019

India

Samsung's One UI 2: What's new in the firmware?

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2 update for its Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e smartphones in India.

19 Dec 2019

India

Samsung announces entry-level Galaxy A01 with dual cameras

As an addition to its Galaxy A series of smartphones, Samsung has announced the entry-level Galaxy A01.

18 Dec 2019

OPPO

Realme Buds Air v/s Apple AirPods: Which one is better?

OPPO's spin-off Realme has launched its first-ever truly-wireless earbuds, foraying into the fast-growing market of audio wearables.

18 Dec 2019

Security

Worst passwords of 2019: Check if yours is there

In the wake of all the recent leaks and breaches, having a strong password has become critical for every single internet user.

18 Dec 2019

India

Nokia 2.3 launched in India, priced at Rs. 8,199

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has launched the budget friendly Nokia 2.3 smartphone in India at Rs. 8,199.

18 Dec 2019

Elon Musk

This YouTuber is building a working avatar of Tesla's Cybertruck

Last month, Elon Musk hosted the dramatic launch of Cybertruck, his company Tesla's first-ever electric pickup.

18 Dec 2019

X

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey just unfollowed Mark Zuckerberg

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has never been a fan of Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook.

18 Dec 2019

NASA

NASA's 'low-boom' supersonic X-plane will take off soon

Despite having the technology for supersonic travel for decades, we don't have a single plane that could fly passengers at speeds exceeding that of sound (343 m/sec).

18 Dec 2019

DNA

Harvard scientist plans a dating-app based on DNA. God much?

Normally, when you hear about a dating app, you think of a platform that uses location among other factors to find a partner to date.

18 Dec 2019

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8 Pro bricking for some people: Here's why

A few weeks back, Xiaomi unveiled its super-impressive Redmi Note 8 Pro in the Indian market.

18 Dec 2019

OnePlus

OnePlus to unveil Concept One at CES. What is it?

OnePlus recently sent out invites for a special event that will be hosted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas early next year.

18 Dec 2019

India

Now, get Apple Arcade for a year at Rs. 999

In a bid to boost its services business, Apple has launched an annual plan for Arcade, its subscription-based gaming service.

18 Dec 2019

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five best detective video games of all time

The thrill of solving a puzzle before the protagonist is what draws us to detective films and stories.

18 Dec 2019

Samsung

Vivo's new smartphones come with Samsung chipsets, 64MP cameras, 5G-connectivity

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the X30 Pro and X30 in its home country.

17 Dec 2019

Samsung

Leak reveals details about Samsung's Galaxy S11+ 108MP camera setup

Samsung has some major camera upgrades planned for the Galaxy S11 series and the current leak makes us more excited for the upcoming phones.

17 Dec 2019

Android

This bug crashes WhatsApp for entire groups, deletes chat history

WhatsApp - the biggest messaging service on the planet - has become a point of security concern for people around the globe.

17 Dec 2019

India

Samsung Galaxy A51 spotted on support page, India launch imminent

After announcing its premium mid-ranger, the Galaxy A51, in Vietnam last week, South Korean tech giant Samsung is working to launch the handset in India soon.

17 Dec 2019

India

OPPO ColorOS 7 brings significant gaming improvement: Details here

OPPO's newly announced Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update offers a whole new user experience with several customization features, UI changes, performance improvements, and localized features for users in India.

17 Dec 2019

Facebook

Most downloaded apps and games of this decade

Over the years, phones have changed much more than anyone could have imagined.

17 Dec 2019

India

Realme X2 v/s Redmi K20: Which one should you buy?

Realme has launched its premium mid-range handset, the Realme X2 in India today. The handset arrives as an upgrade to the Realme XT featuring an AMOLED screen, power cameras, capable Snapdragon 730G chipset, and 30W fast charging support.

17 Dec 2019

Android

#TechBytes: 5 new features you can try on WhatsApp

Unlike Telegram and Signal, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been incredibly slow with feature upgrades.

17 Dec 2019

ICICI Bank

Realme X2, and its truly-wireless earphones launched in India

After several leaks and rumors, Realme has finally launched the much-awaited X2 smartphone in India today at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

17 Dec 2019

Facebook

Now, Instagram will automatically warn about fake posts: Here's how

In a bid to combat fake news and misinformation, Facebook-owned Instagram is rolling out the ability to flag misleading posts.

Tata Sky to launch Android-based Binge+ set-top box

Taking on Airtel's Xstream Box and Dish TV's SMRT Hub, Tata Sky is working to launch its own Android-based Binge+ set-top box.

17 Dec 2019

Solar Energy

JBL's new wireless headphones charge from light, deliver unlimited listening

Every wireless headphone owner knows the pain of plugging their device to a power adapter after every few hours of usage.

17 Dec 2019

Microsoft

Windows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC

After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.

17 Dec 2019

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Top five assault games of all time

Assault games are a favorite among regular gamers.

17 Dec 2019

Technology

Top B2B tech events and conferences to attend in 2020

Major tech events and conferences are nothing less than a Mecca for technology enthusiasts and manufacturers of the world to meet and showcase the future of the industry.

16 Dec 2019

Delhi Government

Now, Google Maps will show auto rickshaw stands in Delhi

Google has been introducing a number of capabilities to make Maps better for daily commuters, especially pedestrians.

16 Dec 2019

India

#LeakPeek: Realme X2 to be launched at Rs. 20,000

Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 in India tomorrow i.e December 17.

16 Dec 2019

Android

Updated version (79) of Google Chrome for Android is catastrophic

Google recently released Chrome 79 - the latest version of its browser for Android - with predictive phishing protections and the handy ability to warn about compromised passwords.

16 Dec 2019

DNA

Elon Musk's SpaceX to send marijuana and coffee into space

Just recently, SpaceX employed its Dragon spacecraft and completed a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.