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04 Jun 2020
US State Department#NewsBytesExplainer: Everything you need to know about 'dark web'
Whenever we hear about cybercrimes such as child abuse or sale of stolen data, weapons, etc., the word "dark web" comes into play.
03 Jun 2020
ICICI BankVivo Y50, Y30 will soon be launched in India
Vivo's mid-range smartphones, the Y50 and Y30, will be launched in India next week and will be priced under Rs. 20,000, according to 91mobiles.
03 Jun 2020
GoogleThis is Google's next Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra dongle
In a bid to take on Amazon and Roku, Google is working on a new Android TV-powered content streaming device: the second generation of Chromecast Ultra.
03 Jun 2020
Amazon IndiaOPPO Find X2 series to be launched on June 17
OPPO will launch its flagship smartphones, the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, in India on June 17, an official teaser has revealed. The company has also confirmed that the duo will go on sale via Amazon India.
03 Jun 2020
TechnologyApple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked
The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.
03 Jun 2020
IntelDell launches 5G-ready Latitude 9510 laptop at Rs. 1.5 lakh
As the latest addition to its portfolio of business laptops, Dell has launched the Latitude 9510 in India.
03 Jun 2020
GoogleGoogle faces $5 billion lawsuit for tracking 'private mode' browsing
Google has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit seeking $5 billion.
03 Jun 2020
SamsungAhead of launch, Samsung Galaxy A31 listed on Flipkart
Samsung is all set to launch its budget-range smartphone, the Galaxy A31, in India on June 4.
03 Jun 2020
iOS'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why
Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.
03 Jun 2020
RealmeRealme 5 and 5s get Android 10 update in India
Realme 5 and 5s smartphones are now receiving the Android 10-based Realme UI update in India.
02 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiMitron app removed from Google Play Store: Here's why
Mitron, the video-sharing app that made headlines as India's answer to TikTok, has been pulled from the Google Play Store.
02 Jun 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 launched in India
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 in India.
02 Jun 2020
Vivo MobilesVivo X50-series, with novel cameras, high refresh rate screens, launched
Vivo has launched the X50 series of 5G-enabled smartphones. The range includes X50 and X50 Pro mid-range handsets, and an X50 Pro+ flagship model.
02 Jun 2020
FacebookShocking! Instagram blocks #blacklivesmatter posts as 'spam'
As thousands of Americans continue to protest against the killing of a black man by a police officer in broad daylight, Facebook is drawing flak for turning away from the situation.
02 Jun 2020
GoogleFeature drop: Google announces new capabilities for Pixel phones
After successful releases in December and March, Google is proceeding with the third 'feature drop' for Pixel phones.
02 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G smartphone announced in China
ZTE has announced a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed as Axon 11 SE 5G, the handset comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset, dual-mode 5G, an in-trend punch-hole design, and a quad rear camera module.
02 Jun 2020
Google Play (Google Play Store)India's new viral app is all about deleting Chinese services
India has got a new viral app that is all about getting rid of Chinese apps/services.
01 Jun 2020
Security#LeakAlert: Data of 7 million+ BHIM users exposed
Personal and financial data of more than 7 million users of BHIM, a government-backed peer-to-peer UPI payments app, has been leaked publicly.
01 Jun 2020
XiaomiXiaomi's RedmiBook 13 to be launched on June 11
Xiaomi will launch its first ever laptop in India on June 11. In the latest update, 91mobiles and Ishan Agarwal have claimed that the company will launch a rebranded version of the RedmiBook 13 that debuted in China last December.
01 Jun 2020
FlipkartPOCO X2 becomes costlier in India: Check new prices
POCO has increased the price of its recently-launched mid-ranger, the POCO X2, in India by up to Rs. 1,500. With the latest price revision, which is now effective on Flipkart, its base-end 6GB/64GB model is available at Rs. 17,499.
01 Jun 2020
XiaomiThese Xiaomi phones have become costlier in India
Xiaomi has once again increased the prices of the Redmi 8, Note 8, and 8A Dual in India. This is the third time that the company has hiked the prices of these handsets since the GST revision in April.
01 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Vivo X50, X50 Pro to be launched in India soon
Vivo's latest mid-range smartphones, the X50 and X50 Pro, set to be launched in China today, will also arrive in India soon.
01 Jun 2020
Reliance JioWhy WeTransfer is not working in India?
WeTransfer appears to have hit a roadblock in India.
01 Jun 2020
TwitterDon't set this image as wallpaper, it bricks Android phones
After text messages, wallpapers have started bricking phones.
01 Jun 2020
FacebookIndian techie flags vulnerability in Apple's sign-in system, wins $100,000
Bhavuk Jain, a techie hailing from Delhi, has bagged $100,000 (Rs. 75.50 lakh) bug bounty from Apple.
31 May 2020
Mukesh Ambani#WeeklyRecap: Trump targets Twitter, SpaceX-NASA historic mission, JioMart, and more
This week, we saw plenty of developments in the tech world.
31 May 2020
EuropeOnePlus disables controversial Photochrome mode on OnePlus 8 Pro globally
OnePlus is rolling out a global update for the OnePlus 8 Pro to remove the controversial Photochrome mode on the flagship handset.
31 May 2020
SpaceXAlong with astronauts, SpaceX launched a 'glittery dinosaur' to ISS
In the wee hours of Sunday, Elon Musk's SpaceX launched astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on the historic #LaunchAmerica mission to the International Space Station.
31 May 2020
SpaceX#LaunchAmerica: SpaceX successfully launches astronauts for historic NASA mission
After canceling it on May 28 owing to bad weather, SpaceX has now successfully launched astronauts for NASA's historic #LaunchAmerica mission.
30 May 2020
State Bank of India (SBI)OnePlus 8's next sale in India on June 4
OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will once again go on sale in India on June 4 at 12pm via Amazon.
30 May 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M11, M01 to be launched on June 2
Samsung's upcoming affordable phones, the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01, will be launched in India at 12pm on June 2, according to a now-removed Flipkart teaser page.
30 May 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO Reno 4 series: A roundup of leaks and rumors
OPPO is set to launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, in China on June 5.
30 May 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note Pro 9 Max's next sale on June 3
Xiaomi's premium mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, is all set to go on sale once again in India. The handset will become available for purchase on June 3 at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
30 May 2020
FlipkartiQOO 3 available at Rs. 32,000 for ICICI Bank users
iQOO's recently-launched flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3, is available at a massive discount for ICICI Bank customers.
29 May 2020
FlipkartInfinix Hot 9-series, with quad cameras and 5,000mAh battery, launched
Infinix has launched its latest affordable smartphones, the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro, in India.
29 May 2020
MicrosoftWindows 10 May 2020 Update is brimming with annoying issues
A few hours ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 May 2020 Update with a revamped Cortana experience and several new features.
29 May 2020
AMOLEDOnePlus 8-series sale postponed in India due to production issues
OnePlus has postponed the sale of its flagship models, the OnePlus 8, and 8 Pro, in India due to a temporary halt in production. Notably, the duo was set to go on sale from May 29 via Amazon and the company's e-store.
28 May 2020
GoogleGoogle's 'Scam Spotter' will help you dodge online frauds
For years, we have been hearing cases of scammers and fraudsters tricking internet users into giving their money or personal details away.
28 May 2020
AndroidAhead of launch, specifications of Vivo X50, X50 Pro leaked
Vivo is gearing up to launch its new X50 and X50 Pro smartphones in China on June 1. Now, just days ahead of the official announcement, key specifications of the X50 duo have surfaced.
28 May 2020
MicrosoftWindows 10 May 2020 Update now available: What's new?
Finally, Microsoft has released the May 2020 Update of Windows 10.