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19 May 2020
XWhy people are downrating TikTok, calling for its ban
TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform from China, has been hit by a series of controversies in India.
19 May 2020
COVID-19Reportedly, China's novel drug can treat and prevent COVID-19 infection
A team of scientists hailing from China claims to have developed a novel drug that can treat as well as prevent COVID-19 infection.
19 May 2020
GoogleGoogle makes 'easier' Nest Hub for senior citizens: Here's how
In a world plagued by COVID-19, video-calling apps like Google Duo, Meet, Zoom are the only tools keeping us connected.
19 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei Y9s goes on sale in India via Amazon
Huawei Y9s is now available to consumers in India, a week after it was launched in the country. The device comes in two colors, and is available at Rs. 19,990.
19 May 2020
Oxford UniversityOxford's COVID-19 vaccine fails key animal trial: Details here
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University has failed a key animal trial.
19 May 2020
Android 10Motorola Edge+ smartphone launched in India at Rs. 75,000
The pre-orders of Motorola Edge++ smartphone are now open in India, and the device will be available on sale from May 26 onwards.
19 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro now available on Flipkart
Xiaomi's popular budget phone, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, is now available for purchase via Flipkart. Till now, the device was available on Mi and Amazon India website, after it released in the market, last year.
19 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)#GamingBytes: How to download GTA V Premium Edition for free
As the world waits for an official update on GTA VI, Rockstar Games has announced a pretty tempting offer on its predecessor - GTA V.
19 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale today
Xiaomi's budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will again go on sale today at 12pm via Mi.com and Amazon.
19 May 2020
Nokia 6Nokia 6.3 to get Snapdragon 730 processor, quad rear camera
HMD Global is expected to launch its latest mid-range handset, the Nokia 6.3, in the coming weeks.
18 May 2020
XiaomiXiaomi's flagship Mi 10 now available in India: Details here
Xiaomi's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 is now available in India via Mi.com, Amazon, and select official offline stores.
18 May 2020
United States of AmericaModerna's COVID-19 vaccine shows 'positive' results in human trials
Moderna Therapeutics, one of the select few companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine, has revealed positive results from early-stage trials of its formula.
18 May 2020
RealmeRealme C3 has become costlier, now starts at Rs. 8,000
Realme has again increased the price of its entry-level smartphone, the C3, in India by Rs. 500. This is the second time the handset has received a price hike since its release in February this year.
18 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola G8 Power Lite to be launched on May 21
Motorola is gearing up to launch its new budget-friendly handset, the Moto G8 Power Lite, in India on May 21, according to a Flipkart teaser. However, the company is yet to make a formal announcement for the same.
18 May 2020
AmazonOnePlus 8 to go on sale at 2pm via Amazon
As part of a special early access sale, OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 2 pm via Amazon.
18 May 2020
MicrosoftThese features are coming in Windows 10 May 2020 Update
In a matter of days, Microsoft will release its next big Windows 10 update.
17 May 2020
Vivo S1Amid lockdown, these popular smartphones have become cheaper in India
In a bid to cover up losses incurred because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to push sales of old stock, many smartphone makers have introduced price cuts on some of their popular offerings.
17 May 2020
Google#WeeklyRecap: OnePlus X-ray cam, DRDO's currency-sanitizer, POCO F2 Pro, more
This week, plenty of developments were noted in the world of technology.
17 May 2020
Android#TechBytes: How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web
Back in March, WhatsApp added the much-coveted dark mode for Android and iOS, and the feature was welcomed by users around the world.
17 May 2020
iOSEdison Mail may have redirected your emails to someone else
Edison Mail, the popular app that lets you manage multiple email services from a single place, has run into a major privacy issue - a bug compromising personal email accounts of many of its users.
17 May 2020
Microsoft#BugAlert: Windows 10 update causes data loss, broken audio issues
A few days back, Microsoft released a cumulative update to fix security glitches on Windows 10.
17 May 2020
TechnologyDell launches 2020 XPS 15, 17 laptops with 10th-generation CPUs
Expanding its range of premium laptops, Dell has launched its much-anticipated notebooks, the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700.
17 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)iQOO Z1 5G will come with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset
iQOO is all set to launch a new premium smartphone, the Z1 5G, in China on May 19. In the run-up to the event, the company has shared some teasers, highlighting the key features of the handset.
17 May 2020
OxygenOSOnePlus 8, 8 Pro receive OxygenOS updates with important fixes
OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS updates for its latest flagship smartphones in India and some other countries. The OnePlus 8 is getting OxygenOS 10.5.7 while the 8 Pro is receiving version 10.5.8.
17 May 2020
HuaweiHuawei P40 Lite 5G launched as rebranded Nova 7 SE
Huawei has added a new member to its P40 family, the P40 Lite 5G. With a price tag of €400 (Rs. 33,000), it arrives as one of the most affordable 5G phones in Europe.
16 May 2020
IndiaOPPO K3 gets Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update in India
OPPO has started releasing the latest Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update for its K3 smartphone in India and other regions.
16 May 2020
Xiaomi#LeakPeek: Redmi Note 9 to be launched in India soon
Xiaomi is likely to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, in India in the coming days. The Indian version of the handset (with model number M2003J15SI) has been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance's website, suggesting that the device could arrive in the country soon.
16 May 2020
Space NewsPrivate firms allowed to access ISRO facilities, explore space travel
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will boost private participation in the space sector.
16 May 2020
TechnologyBrain implant gives 'sight' to visually-challenged people: Details here
In a major development, a team of scientists has given 'sight' to people who had completely lost their sense of vision.
16 May 2020
AndroidGoogle Pixel 4a rumored to be cheaper than iPhone SE
A new leak is making buzz that the Google Pixel 4a could be cheaper than its predecessor, the Pixel 3a, as well as its rival, the newly-released iPhone SE (2020).
16 May 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A21s, with punch-hole design and 5,000mAh battery, launched
After several leaks and teasers in the past couple of weeks, Samsung has officially launched its new budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A21s.
16 May 2020
OnePlusApparently, OnePlus 8 Pro can see through some objects, clothes
Last month, OnePlus took the wraps off its latest flagship, the OnePlus 8 Pro.
16 May 2020
SamsungSamsung's latest 5G smartphone comes with quantum encryption technology
Tech giant Samsung and South Korean carrier SK Telecom have announced a new 5G smartphone called the Galaxy A Quantum.
16 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Honor X10's pre-orders go live; X10 Pro in the pipeline
Honor has started accepting pre-orders for its X10 smartphone in China ahead of the May 20 launch. The company has activated a microsite where interested buyers can pre-book the handset. Interestingly, the webpage has also revealed the design and hardware details of the X10.
15 May 2020
SamsungThis was the world's best-selling Android phone in Q1 2020
Samsung Galaxy A51 became the world's best-selling Android phone in Q1 2020, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. Reportedly, the tech giant shipped over 60 lakh units of the handset to capture 2.3% of the overall smartphone market.
15 May 2020
GoogleNow, Google Chrome will block ads draining your laptop's battery
A day after adding tab grouping capabilities, Google is moving to make Chrome a little less resource-hungry.
15 May 2020
FlipkartMotorola's Edge+ flagship to be launched on May 19
Motorola will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Motorola Edge+, in India on May 19 at 12pm, according to a teaser on Flipkart.
15 May 2020
ICICI BankVivo V19 goes on sale in India today
Vivo's recently-launched smartphone, the Vivo V19, has gone on sale in India for the first time today via the company's e-store, Amazon, Flipkart, and other partner offline stores.
15 May 2020
X#BugAlert: Google's Gboard is suggesting explicit words to users
Gboard, the fancy keyboard app operated by Google, appears to have run into a crazy bug.
15 May 2020
IndiaiPhone SE (2020) to go on sale on May 20
Apple's much-awaited iPhone SE (2020) will go on sale in India starting May 20 via Flipkart.
