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19 Jun 2020

X

Twitter's audio tweets have a major accessibility issue: Details here

A day ago, Twitter announced audio tweets as a way to let users share their personal thoughts and experiences in their own voice.

19 Jun 2020

Reddit

2020 MacBooks are running into USB 2.0 connectivity issues

The latest line of MacBooks - 2020 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air - is running into connectivity issues, creating problems for a number of users around the world.

19 Jun 2020

Intel

Acer launches One 14 laptop for students and small businesses

In order to cater to the education sector and small businesses, Acer has launched its budget notebook, the Acer One 14, in India at Rs. 22,999.

19 Jun 2020

OPPO

OPPO A9 and A5 receive ColorOS 7-based Android 10 update

OPPO has started releasing the ColorOS 7-based Android 10 update for the 2020 A9 and A5 smartphones.

19 Jun 2020

South Korea

Samsung Galaxy S9 series starts receiving One UI 2.1 update

Samsung Galaxy S9 series has started receiving the Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update along with the June 2020 security patch, several users in South Korea and Germany have confirmed.

18 Jun 2020

India

Chinese hackers are planning attacks on Indian telecom, pharma companies

Amid heightened border tensions between India and China, hackers associated with the latter are gearing up to target critical Indian establishments.

18 Jun 2020

Realme

Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom to be launched on June 25

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has announced on Twitter that the Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom handsets will be launched in India on June 25.

18 Jun 2020

Reuters

Spyware found in Chrome extensions used by millions: Details here

Dozens of extensions, operating through Google Chrome, have been found to be carrying spyware.

Realme X receives new software update with June security patch

Realme's popular mid-ranger, the Realme X, has started receiving a new update with the June security patch and other features.

18 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A21s and A51 5G launched in France

Samsung has launched its budget-range smartphones, the Galaxy A21s and A51 5G, in France.

18 Jun 2020

X

Now, you can share new "Voice Tweets": Here's how

Continuing with its product-improvement plans, microblogging giant Twitter has announced a new 'voice tweeting' capability for its users.

18 Jun 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro go on sale today

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have once again gone on sale today via Amazon and OnePlus.in.

18 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Mi 10 gets Android 11 beta update: How to install

Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi 10 flagship phone has received the latest Android 11 Beta 1 firmware. The software comes without Xiaomi's MIUI skin and is meant for testing and trying out upcoming features.

18 Jun 2020

Moon

SpaceX plans to build floating spaceports for Moon, Mars missions

We all know the ambitions of Elon Musk's SpaceX.

18 Jun 2020

Flipkart

TECNO Spark Power 2, with 6,000mAh battery, launched in India

TECNO Mobile has launched a new Spark Power 2 smartphone in India.

17 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite available with Rs. 5,000 cashback

Samsung is offering a massive discount on its Galaxy Note 10 Lite model, making the affordable phablet all the more attractive.

17 Jun 2020

Gmail

Now, you can have Google Meet calls via Gmail app

As the need for video-conferencing continues to surge due to the coronavirus pandemic, Google is doubling down on Meet, its premium virtual meeting platform.

17 Jun 2020

WeChat

WeChat to TikTok, 52 'China-linked' apps red-flagged by Indian intelligence

As many as 52 'China-linked' apps, including some popular ones, have been deemed unsafe by Indian intelligence agencies.

17 Jun 2020

X

Now, Facebook will let users disable political ads

As Twitter continues its stringent policy to moderate and fact-check misleading political posts, including those by US President Donald Trump, Facebook is taking a different approach.

17 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A21s launched in India at Rs. 16,500

The Samsung Galaxy A21s, which was unveiled in the UK in March, has been launched in India today. The handset arrives as a successor to the Galaxy A21.

17 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Mi Notebook 14, Horizon Edition laptops available on sale today

Xiaomi's first laptops in India, the Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition, are available on sale today via Amazon and Mi India website.

17 Jun 2020

Technology

Pornhub launches new 'Premium Lovers' subscription for couples

At a time when most of the countries are under lockdowns, trying to fight a pandemic, Pornhub is doing what it does best - entertain.

17 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today

Xiaomi's mid-ranger, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is all set to go on sale once again today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

17 Jun 2020

Tesla Model S

Boston Dynamics' robo-dog available at a whopping Rs. 57 lakh

Boston Dynamics' creepy 'Spot' robo-dog is set to become widely available.

17 Jun 2020

Google

Realme X3 teased in India: Details here

Realme has teased the launch of a new mid-range handset, the Realme X3, in India. The phone was recently spotted in a Google Play Console listing and on the BIS certification website.

17 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung Frame TV 2020, Smart TV models launched in India

Samsung has launched its next-generation Frame TV 2020 in three different sizes.

This is how much OPPO Find X2 would cost

OPPO is all set to launch its flagship smartphones, the OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, in India on June 17.

16 Jun 2020

Technology

Amazon is using AI to help employees maintain social distance

Ever since the coronavirus crisis began, Amazon has been facing criticism over its disappointing efforts to protect employees, particularly those working in the warehouse.

16 Jun 2020

HMD Global

#NostalgiaOverloaded: Nokia 5310, with no 3G/4G support, goes official

Nokia brand licensee HMD Global has launched a new feature handset, the Nokia 5310, in India. The device is inspired by the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, which was launched all the way back in August 2007.

16 Jun 2020

Google

Google is developing 'Prince', a premium smart speaker for homes

Despite the hiccups stemming from the novel coronavirus pandemic, Google is moving aggressively to expand its footprint in the smart home category.

16 Jun 2020

South Korea

LG Velvet, with 5G support and triple cameras, launched globally

LG's premium mid-range smartphone, the Velvet, which made its debut in South Korea in May, has been finally launched in global markets.

16 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Motorola One Fusion+ launched in India at Rs. 17,000

Motorola's One Fusion+, which went official in Europe last week, has been launched in India today.

16 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale today

Xiaomi's budget-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.

16 Jun 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10's next sale will be held on June-23

Realme's budget smartphone, the Narzo 10, will again go on sale in India on June 23. The phone will be available for purchase at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme's e-store.

15 Jun 2020

Vaccine

China's Sinovac gets positive results in COVID-19 vaccine trials

China's Sinovac Biotech has announced "positive" results from the clinical trials of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

15 Jun 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi 9 likely to get a new 6GB RAM variant

Xiaomi's budget-range smartphone, the Redmi 9, is expected to be launched in China soon. The handset has been spotted on TENAA with model number M2004J19G, packing 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

15 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Why Windows 10 is signing out Google Chrome users?

Within a few weeks of its roll-out, Microsoft's May 2020 Update has broken several Windows 10 features, including its ability to connect to Bluetooth devices, print pages, and manage the hard drive.

15 Jun 2020

Android

POCO F2 Pro to receive Android 11 Beta update soon

POCO is working to roll out the latest Android 11 Beta 1 update for its F2 Pro flagship smartphone, the company has confirmed via an official tweet.

15 Jun 2020

Flipkart

TECNO Spark Power 2's India launch date and price revealed

TECNO is all set to launch Spark Power 2 in India on June 17, a Flipkart teaser page has confirmed. The handset will arrive as a successor to the Spark Power that was launched in India last November.

15 Jun 2020

Samsung

Samsung launches BTS edition Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+

For the K-pop fans, Samsung has launched the BTS edition of Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+.