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05 Apr 2020
Indian GovernmentAarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app crosses 1 crore downloads
The government's recently launched Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app has recorded over 1.1 crore downloads in India.
05 Apr 2020
YouTubeMore than 15,000 private Zoom meetings leaked online: Details here
Zoom, the video conferencing service that shot to fame in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is drawing flak for leaking private meetings of its users.
05 Apr 2020
Intel#TechBytes: The best laptops for college students
If you're a college student, having a decent laptop is crucial. Apart from being a companion in your everyday college tasks, it can also serve as a primary entertainment device.
05 Apr 2020
Samsung#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8 Pro beats Samsung's S20 Ultra on Geekbench
The upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro looks primed to beat Samsung's top-of-the-line S20 Ultra as the fastest Android phone ever.
05 Apr 2020
OPPOHere's how the OPPO A12 will look like
OPPO is gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone, the OPPO A12, in the coming days.
05 Apr 2020
HuaweiHuawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone ever: DxOMark
Huawei's newly-launched P40 Pro has "blown the competition out of the water" to become the best camera smartphone ever, according to DxOMark.
04 Apr 2020
XiaomiXiaomi expands its 4K TV range with 70-inch, 65-inch models
As an addition to its range of 4K TVs, Xiaomi has launched two new models in China.
04 Apr 2020
MicrosoftRivaling Zoom, Skype releases 'Meet Now' calling feature
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the need to be connected virtually has become even more pronounced. Latching on that, Microsoft has released a new 'Meet Now' feature for Skype that allows you to easily set up and share a conference call with no sign-ups or downloads.
04 Apr 2020
IndiaApple gets serious about privacy of 2020 iPad Pro
The newly-launched iPad Pro 2020 comes with a hardware disconnect privacy feature that disables the microphone when the attached case is closed, preventing audio data from leaking to any software even if the device is compromised.
04 Apr 2020
GoogleVivo Y50 to come with punch-hole display, Snapdragon 665 chipset
As an addition to its budget-friendly Y series, Chinese tech giant Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y50 smartphone sometime soon.
04 Apr 2020
XiaomiXiaomi launches a new fitness band at just Rs. 1,000
As the latest addition to its range of wearables, Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi Band in China.
04 Apr 2020
OPPOOPPO Ace 2 5G to be launched on April 13
A few days back, we reported that OPPO is working to launch the Reno Ace 2 in its home country and that its key specifications were revealed through a TENAA listing.
04 Apr 2020
X#TechBytes: How to watch movies with friends during lockdown
The spread of coronavirus may have left you in isolation, waiting desperately for the day you would go out, eat out, and spend time with friends and family.
04 Apr 2020
BrusselsCoronavirus lockdown has changed the way our planet moves
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, countries around the world have imposed lockdowns on their citizens.
04 Apr 2020
White HouseScientists fear coronavirus could be spreading through just breathing, talking
At a time when medical professionals are scrambling to find a vaccine for coronavirus, that has claimed 59,172 lives and infected more than 10 lakh, a damning study by a celebrated group in the United States suggests that it might be spreading through breathing or talking.
04 Apr 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)ASUS launches a flagship ROG gaming laptop with dual-screen design
ASUS has launched a new ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 gaming laptop that packs some of the latest desktop-grade hardware in a futuristic dual-screen design we first saw on the company's ZenBook Pro Duo last year.
04 Apr 2020
SonySony launches WF-XB700 earbuds and ANC-equipped WH-CH710N headphones
Expanding its range of audio products, Sony has launched a pair of new earbuds and headphones.
03 Apr 2020
IranAmid coronavirus crisis, Iran-linked hackers tried accessing WHO staff emails
The outbreak of COVID-19 around the world - and the fear stemming from it - has made hackers more potent in their activities.
03 Apr 2020
Google#TechBytes: How to get the most out of Zoom
In the wake of the novel coronavirus crisis, video conferencing service Zoom has become the talk of the town.
03 Apr 2020
FacebookFinally, Facebook launches Messenger app on Windows, macOS
More than nine years after launching Messenger, Facebook has made the popular messaging service available as a dedicated app for Windows and macOS users.
03 Apr 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Moto G8 Power Lite, featuring 5,000mAh battery, triple cameras, launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola has officially launched the Moto G8 Power Lite.
03 Apr 2020
AppleApple's cheapest iPhone could be launched this week
A fresh Apple Store leak has confirmed that the company's upcoming 'affordable' smartphone would go by the name of 'iPhone SE'.
03 Apr 2020
Oxford UniversityWant to check for COVID-19 infection? Look for these indicators
As COVID-19 continues to sweep across countries, a large number of people are facing the challenge of determining when they might be infected, as one remains asymptomatic for 8-10 days.
03 Apr 2020
SecurityMarriott suffers data breach, over 5 million guest records stolen
In a major shocker, Marriott International has compromised the personal data of millions of its guests in, what looks like, a hack of its internal systems.
02 Apr 2020
OnePlusOnePlus's new Bullets Wireless Z earbuds won't be truly wireless
Alongside the upcoming OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus was expected to introduce its first-ever pair of wireless earbuds called the Bullets Wireless Z. However, a new leak has revealed that they aren't of the "truly wireless" variety we were hoping for.
02 Apr 2020
iOSGovernment's tracking app tells if you were near COVID-19 patient
In a bid to protect people from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus disease, the government of India has launched a dedicated tracker app called 'Aarogya Setu'.
02 Apr 2020
MicrosoftNow, Slack users can call those on Microsoft Teams
In the wake of the COVID-19 situation, work communication apps Slack and Microsoft Teams have become the focal point for many businesses.
02 Apr 2020
SonyOnePlus 8 Pro leak reveals "Ultramarine blue" and other variants
Just days after bringing us the color variants of the regular OnePlus 8, tipster Ronald Quandt has revealed all the shades we shall see on the Pro version.
02 Apr 2020
Vivo MobilesVivo S6 5G, with 48MP quad camera, goes official
After several leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant Vivo has officially launched the Vivo S6 5G in its home country.
02 Apr 2020
YouTubeYouTube likely to launch TikTok competitor 'Shorts'
YouTube, the biggest video sharing platform in the world, is looking to take on the popular new kid on the block - TikTok.
02 Apr 2020
SamsungLeaked Note 20 case mold reveals S20 Ultra-like camera design
Samsung's Galaxy Note 20, the upcoming successor to the stylus-equipped Note 10, will feature an S20 Ultra-like camera design, according to a fresh leak.
02 Apr 2020
XAmid lockdown, Apple's update kills FaceTime on some iPhones
As governments around the world continue to enforce lockdowns to fight COVID-19, more and more people are switching to video calling to stay in touch with their friends/family/colleagues.
01 Apr 2020
AndroidWhatsApp working to enable multi-device support, expiring messages
Despite the hiccups stemming from the outbreak of coronavirus, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is doing everything possible to serve its users around the globe.
01 Apr 2020
IndiaFitbit Charge 4, with built-in GPS, launched at Rs. 15,000
As a sequel to the Charge 3 fitness tracker, Fitbit has now launched the Charge 4 in India as well as other global markets.
01 Apr 2020
Apple#LeakPeek: Apple iPhone 9 would be launched on April 15
Apple's iPhone 9 (aka iPhone SE 2), which has seen a delay due to the global coronavirus pandemic, would finally be launched later this month.
01 Apr 2020
IndiaIndian start-up building low-cost ventilator to fight COVID-19 pandemic
The spread of COVID-19 in India has raised questions on the country's capacity to handle a major outbreak.
01 Apr 2020
Apple#LeakPeek: Apple's next smartwatch could come with Touch ID support
Apple Watch Series 6, the tech giant's next wearable, is likely to be released this fall. It would come with a slew of new features including a built-in Touch ID sensor.
31 Mar 2020
AppleNow, Apple can tell if you're at risk of COVID-19
As the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus disease continues to increase, Apple is striving to help the public screen themselves for an infection.
31 Mar 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)India to begin serological tests for COVID-19 in April
In a bid to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, India is looking to bring a new tool into its arsenal - Serological testing.
31 Mar 2020
FlipkartMotorola postpones foldable RAZR's sale in India to April 15
Motorola's hotly-anticipated RAZR foldable phone, which was slated to go on sale in India on April 2, will now be available on April 15.
