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ICMR, Bharat Biotech teaming up to develop Indian COVID-19 vaccine
In a major development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is teaming up with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) to develop the first "Make-in-India" vaccine for COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus disease.
Facebook Messenger Rooms will soon work via WhatsApp Web
A few weeks ago, Facebook launched Messenger Rooms - its own "free" Zoom competitor.
Soon, Lenovo will launch its first-ever gaming phone
Lenovo is working to launch its first-ever gaming smartphone, the Lenovo Legion, in the coming weeks.
Samsung releases One UI 2.0 update for Galaxy A20s
Samsung has started rolling-out the latest Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update for its budget-friendly Galaxy A20s smartphone.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale soon
Xiaomi's hotly-awaited Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will finally go on sale for the first time in India from May 12 through Mi.com.
Flipkart teases the release of iPhone SE (2020) in India
Flipkart has teased the release of Apple's iPhone SE (2020) on its platform, suggesting that the handset is set to go on sale in India sometime soon.
Samsung Galaxy A51 gets Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update
Samsung has started rolling-out Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update for its mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A51.
Vivo G1 5G, with Exynos 980 and quad cameras, launched
Chinese tech giant Vivo has announced a G1 5G mid-range smartphone in its home country. It comes as an enterprise edition of its earlier-launched S6 5G. The handset offers a dual-domain system that allows users to maintain work and personal profiles on a single device, separately.
Musk aims to connect brain with computer within a year
Last year, Elon Musk's Neuralink revealed implantable 'threads' to connect humans with computers.
Meizu 17-series, with 90Hz screen, quad cameras, Snapdragon 865, launched
Meizu has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro, in China.
This Google app will help your kids with reading
Last year, Google launched 'Bolo' to help kids in India improve their English/Hindi reading skills.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets FDA nod for phase 2 trial
Moderna Therapeutics, one of the select few companies trialing a COVID-19 vaccine, has received US Food and Drug Administration's approval to move into the second phase of the tests.
Ahead of May 12 launch, POCO F2 Pro's specifications leaked
POCO's much-awaited flagship smartphone, the F2 Pro, will be globally launched on May 12, the company has confirmed through a tweet.
China successfully conducts first COVID-19 vaccine trial (on monkeys)
China has made a significant breakthrough in the race to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease.
Rivaling OnePlus, Xiaomi launches flagship Mi 10 at Rs. 50,000
Xiaomi has finally launched the camera-centric Mi 10 flagship smartphone in India today. Alongside the handset, the company has also introduced its Mi Box 4K streaming device and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
Hackers bombed South African Parliament session with porn, racial slurs
Like most of the world, South Africa is also under lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
Realme Narzo 10-series to be launched on May 11
After a long delay, Realme is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphones, the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A, in India on May 11.
OnePlus 7T Pro now available at a discounted price
The OnePlus 7T Pro (8GB/256GB variant), which received a price-cut of Rs. 6,000 in India last month, has now gone on sale via Amazon and OnePlus e-store.
Facebook led to crashing of several popular apps on iOS
A few hours ago, Spotify, Tinder, TikTok, Pinterest, and many other popular apps started crashing on iOS.
Honor X10 to launch on May 20, key specifications revealed
Huawei's sub-brand Honor will launch a new X10 smartphone in China on May 20. The handset was recently spotted on Chinese certification platforms TENAA and MIIT, revealing some of its key specifications.
Vivo Y30, with quad rear cameras, goes official in Malaysia
As an addition to its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y30 in Malaysia.
Motorola foldable RAZR will go on sale in India tomorrow
Motorola's premium foldable handset, the RAZR, will go on sale in India on May 8, the company has announced via its Twitter account.
Aarogya Setu for feature phone, landline: How to use it
Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 contact tracer from the government of India, is now available for feature phones and landlines through an Interactive Voice Response System or IVRS.
Huawei MatePad T8 goes official with 8-inch screen, 5,100mAh battery
As an addition to its line-up of tablets, Huawei has launched the MatePad T8 in Romania.
Data of 2.2cr Unacademy users hacked, available at Rs. 1.5L
Unacademy, one of the biggest online learning platforms in India, has suffered a massive data breach.
LG Velvet launched at Rs. 56,000 (not in India)
After weeks of leaks and teasers, LG has finally launched its all-new Velvet smartphone. In South Korea, the handset is priced at KRW 899,800 (roughly Rs. 55,800) and it will go on sale from May 15.
Has Israel developed a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what we know
As the world waits desperately for a COVID-19 vaccine, Israel has given a ray of hope.
Closest black hole to Earth discovered: Details here
Astronomers have discovered a new black hole, and it is not really far away.
Huawei Y8s, with dual selfie camera, goes official
As an addition to its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Huawei has announced Y8s in Jordan.
Nokia 7.2 gets Android 10 update: How to install
HMD Global has once again started rolling out Android 10 update for the dual-SIM variant of Nokia 7.2. The new software comes with improved system stability, user interface enhancements, and Google's Android security patch for April.
Apple's WWDC starts from June 22, and will be free
Back in March, Apple had announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2020 would take place in an online-only format, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Now, Twitter warns against replying with mean, harmful tweets
If you often lose your temper during Twitter arguments and end up saying mean things to others, be prepared to be reprimanded by the microblogging giant.
Hacker flags 'security issue' in Aarogya Setu, government responds
A few hours ago, a French cybersecurity expert and hacker under the alias "Elliot Alderson" claimed that Aarogya Setu, the official contact-tracing app of the Government of India, carries a security issue.
Huawei P40-series' update brings new camera features and improvements
Huawei has started rolling-out a new software update for the P40 and P40 Pro flagship smartphones.
Leak reveals design and specifications of Huawei Y5p and Y6p
The design details and specifications of Huawei's upcoming affordable phones, the Y5p and Y6p, have leaked online.
Huawei's budget-friendly Y9s officially listed in India, launch imminent
Huawei's budget-friendly smartphone, the Y9s, has been officially listed in India, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.
WhatsApp Pay may finally be launched this month: Details here
WhatsApp's much-coveted digital payments service, WhatsApp Pay, may finally be launched by the end of this month.
Buy one $1,500 Motorola RAZR, get another free (in US)
If you really want the foldable RAZR, this might be the best deal for you. Motorola has announced a buy-one-get-one-free deal in the US wherein you get two RAZR phones for $1,500.
Redmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale: Details here
For the first time since the lockdown was enforced in late March, Xiaomi's budget-friendly Redmi Note 9 Pro has gone on sale in India today.
OnePlus 8-series gets improved camera performance with latest OxygenOS update
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its latest flagship phones. The 8 Pro is receiving OxygenOS 10.5.6 in all regions, while the OnePlus 8 is getting OxygenOS 10.5.4 in EU and OxygenOS 10.5.5 in all the other markets.