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Addicted to phone? Try Google's new apps which shame you
The problem of smartphone addiction has been growing worse, thanks to more and more people falling into the mitts of engaging games, social media, and OTT platforms.
Google says Safari's 'anti-tracking' feature actually allowed tracking
Researchers at Google have flagged multiple security flaws in Apple's Safari web browser.
Motorola's foldable phone releasing on February 6 (not in India)
After a slight delay, Motorola is finally releasing its highly-anticipated RAZR foldable phone in the US on February 6.
Aliens could be living with us, says an astrobiologist
A few weeks back, Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, made the bold claim that aliens exist and could be living among us - completely undetected.
OnePlus 8 Pro tipped to come with wireless charging support
The OnePlus 8 Pro is shaping out to be a major upgrade over the OnePlus 7T Pro with a w-hole new design, an impressive 120Hz display with a built-in MEMC processor, and wireless charging support.
Instagram testing 'shopping' features in India: Details here
Back in 2018, Instagram had announced its plan to venture into the 'social shopping category' with a new Shop tab in its Explore section.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite launched in India at Rs. 40,000
South Korean tech giant Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone in India today.
Sony's new Walkman costs more than a premium smartphone
It's 2020 and media players still exist, for reasons unknown.
Twitter app crashing? Here's how to fix the bug
Over the last 24 hours, Twitter users have been reporting a critical problem - crashing of the main app.
Samsung's AirDresser cleans your clothes in wardrobe, without washing them
Even though Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) has come to an end, Samsung isn't shying away from showing fancy gadgets.
#LeakAlert: Microsoft exposed over 250 million customer support records
Microsoft is facing flak for exposing over 250 million customer service records on several open servers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Nothing new for the eyes
Alongside the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is expected to launch the next iteration of its Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.
Meet Vyommitra, the robot that will go on Gaganyaan mission
In a matter of months, ISRO plans to conduct the first flight scheduled for its 'Gaganyaan' mission - the effort to send Indians into space.
Cheapest iPhone till date could be launched in March: Report
Apple's upcoming low-cost iPhone, popularly referred to as iPhone SE 2 on the internet, could be launched sometime in March this year, according to a Bloomberg report.
WhatsApp finally brings dark mode feature (in beta)
WhatsApp's much-anticipated dark mode feature, that has been in the works for several months now, is finally here for Android users to try.
Now, robots can walk on walls, beat gravity: Here's how
After learning the way to open doors, move boxes, and nail backflips, robots are inching closer to another super-cool ability - walking on the walls.
OPPO Find X2 to sport a 120Hz QHD+ curved display
As a follow-up to its flagship Find X smartphone, OPPO is working to launch the Find X2 around April this year.
This phone will feature world's first 44MP dual selfie camera
OPPO's premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno 3 Pro, which went official in China last month, is likely to arrive in India by the third week of February, according to 91Mobiles.
#ScareAlert: This app can pull name, other details from images!
As Europe mulls banning public use of facial recognition systems, a new and potentially scary avatar of the technology has come to light.
Musk plans to send 10-lakh humans to Mars by 2050
We all are aware of Elon Musk's ambitious plan to use his company's 'Starship' to ferry humans to Mars, ultimately making them a multi-planetary species.
This is how Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will look like
We know Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra, with a new Note 10-like punch-hole design and segment-leading hardware.
Sundar Pichai warns of AI's misuse, calls for regulation
Sundar Pichai wants Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be regulated for the betterment of humanity.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite launched at Rs. 39,000
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, the affordable version of the flagship Galaxy Note 10 which debuted earlier this month, has been launched in India today.
A hacker leaked passwords of over 5 lakh IoT devices
With the rise of internet-connected devices, from phones and televisions to 'smart' lights, hackers now have new targets to breach into people's homes, harass them in horrifying ways.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip specifications leaked, 108MP camera isn't happening!
Samsung's upcoming foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, will come with a 12MP rear camera and not an S20 Ultra-like 108MP sensor which was reported earlier, according to a new tip-off by the reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal.
OnePlus 8 Pro's hands-on images confirm key specifications
OnePlus is working on its next batch of smartphones, and we may see as many as three new models this year including a flagship OnePlus 8, an ultra-premium OnePlus 8 Pro, and a low-cost OnePlus 8 Lite.
Finally, Instagram is dropping that IGTV button
In a minor, albeit welcome change, Instagram is dropping the annoying IGTV button from its Android and iOS apps.
SpaceX's first-ever manned space mission happening soon, says Elon Musk
Just recently, SpaceX demonstrated the capabilities of the launch escape system built into Crew Dragon, its dedicated spacecraft for manned flights.
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71's availability details leaked
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, the premium mid-range smartphones which were unveiled last month, are likely to be launched in India soon.
European Space Agency plans to extract oxygen from Moon's surface
NASA plans to take humans back to the Moon.
Facebook translates Xi Jinping's name to 'Mr Shithole'; apologizes later
Facebook is drawing flak for translating the name of China's President Xi Jinping to 'Mr Shithole'.
Now, Huawei's phones will feature TomTom's maps
Huawei has struck a deal with TomTom to use its maps and navigational services on its phones.
Honor 9X now available in India: Price, specifications and features
Honor's newly-launched 9X smartphone has gone on sale in India via Flipkart. The budget-friendly handset offers an all-screen design, 48MP triple-lens rear camera, and mid-range internals.
AirPods Pro users report poor noise cancellation after software updates
Some AirPods Pro users are experiencing degraded noise cancellation performance, which seems to have become more noticeable with subsequent firmware updates.
This high-end gaming laptop is available with Rs. 70,000 discount
If you are a hardcore gamer looking to buy a new laptop that satisfies all your gaming needs, then here's an unmissable deal for you.
These Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia smartphones to receive Android 10 update
Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 10, has been out for quite some time, and most of the premium smartphones have already received the new update.
WhatsApp to get support for animated stickers, hints beta update
WhatsApp is constantly improving its platform with new features, and the latest one to come to the messaging app might be animated stickers.
These Louis Vuitton wireless earbuds cost an eye-watering $1,090
French fashion house Louis Vuitton, known for its luxury products and accessories, has launched a pair of new truly wireless buds called the Horizon Wireless Earphones.
Soon, Microsoft could enable wireless phone-to-PC content transfer capabilities
When you have to move some data from your phone to PC (or reverse), the go-to options are fairly limited - Bluetooth, USB cable, or a third-party transfer like via SHAREit.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Living robots, Windows 10 bug, AI-based Maths Solver, more
This week, we have witnessed some major developments in tech.