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29 Aug 2020

Flipkart

TECNO Spark Go (2020) to be launched on September 1

As its latest affordable smartphone in the Indian market, TECNO Mobile is all set to launch the Spark Go (2020) on September 1 at 12 pm on Flipkart, the company has announced.

29 Aug 2020

Elon Musk

Musk gives live demo of Neuralink's upgraded brain-computer implant

A few hours ago, Elon Musk took to the stage to unveil the upgraded brain-computer implant developed by Neuralink, a start-up he co-founded in 2016 to connect humans with machines.

29 Aug 2020

Twitter

#BugAlert: OnePlus Nord hit by Bluetooth connectivity issues

With the all-new Nord, OnePlus strived to go back to its roots of offering a premium, flagship-like device at the price of a mid-ranger, but the response has been mixed so far.

Ahead of launch, Realme X7 Pro's price leaked

Realme is all set to launch two new mid-range smartphones in China. Dubbed as the Realme X7 and X7 Pro, the handsets will be announced on September 1.

28 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and FE 5G moniker confirmed

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be launched in LTE as well as 5G variants and they will be called Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the company has accidentally confirmed through a listing on its website.

28 Aug 2020

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Neuralink is set to unveil 'working' brain-computer interface

In 2016, Elon Musk founded Neuralink, a start-up that strived to "connect humans with computers."

28 Aug 2020

OnePlus

OnePlus 'Clover' to come with a 6,000mAh battery, triple rear-camera

Earlier this week, we reported that OnePlus is working to launch a cheaper, entry-level smartphone in India in September. Now, thanks to Android Central, we have more details about the upcoming handset.

28 Aug 2020

India

Redmi 9A to be launched in India on September 2

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 9A in India on September 2. It will arrive as a successor to the budget-friendly Redmi 8A that was introduced in September last year.

Ahead of launch, Sony Xperia 5 II's full specifications leaked

Sony is expected to introduce the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) on 17 September.

28 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 to be launched on September 1

Samsung will launch its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, on September 1, according to an official invite.

28 Aug 2020

Iran

How hackers used WhatsApp, LinkedIn to target human rights activists

Phishing is a common hacking technique, but in some cases, it can be deployed to do more damage than you can possibly imagine.

28 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme Narzo 10A to go on sale today via Flipkart

Realme's Narzo 10A is set to go on another sale today. The budget-friendly smartphone will be up for grabs at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

Infinix Zero 8, with 90Hz display, Helio G90T chipset, launched

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Infinix Mobile has launched a new mid-range Zero 8 model in Indonesia.

28 Aug 2020

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Walmart-Microsoft team up for TikTok deal, and more

In the updates since last night, TikTok, the current talk of the town, got Walmart as the latest bidder for its business.

28 Aug 2020

Technology

IIT Hyderabad launches 'world's most affordable' respirator mask: Details here

In a bid to help people protect themselves against COVID-19, the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, has launched a novel respirator mask in the country.

28 Aug 2020

Realme

Realme 6 and 6i get new features via OTA update

Realme has started rolling out the latest software update for the Realme 6 and Realme 6i.

27 Aug 2020

Health & Wellness

Amazon launches Halo, a comprehensive new fitness solution

After almost every major technology company on the block, e-commerce giant Amazon has decided to barge into the health and fitness category.

27 Aug 2020

Europe

Nubia RedMagic 5S' global availability and pricing details revealed

Nubia has announced the global availability and pricing details of its latest gaming flagship smartphone, the RedMagic 5S.

27 Aug 2020

LG

#DealOfTheDay: LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ available with Rs. 18,000 discount

If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 15,000 on LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ flagship handset.

27 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M51 teased in India, launch imminent

Samsung is all set to launch its all-new Galaxy M51 in India soon. The tech giant has released a teaser of the handset, revealing its design and key features like a quad rear camera setup and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

27 Aug 2020

India

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7-series launched in India at Rs. 56,000

Samsung's latest rivals to the Apple iPad Pro have officially arrived in India. The South Korean tech giant has launched its Android-powered Tab S7 and Tab S7+ flagship tablets at a starting price of Rs. 55,999.

Realme 7, 7 Pro to be launched on September 3

Realme will launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Realme 7 and 7 Pro, in India on September 3. The launch invite has revealed that both the models will feature a punch-hole design and support 65W fast-charging.

27 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches Redmi 9 in India at Rs. 9,000

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9 in India. It comes as a slightly tweaked version of the Redmi 9C that was unveiled in Malaysia in June.

27 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9's sale today at 12 pm via Amazon

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 will go on another flash sale today. The pocket-friendly handset will be up for grabs at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com

27 Aug 2020

Flipkart

Realme C15's first sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart

Realme's recently-launched budget offering, the Realme C15, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.

27 Aug 2020

Facebook

NewsBytes Briefing: Jeff Bezos is now worth $200bn, and more

In the updates since last night, Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, became richer than ever.

27 Aug 2020

DC Comics

Realme X2 Pro's latest update brings several features and fixes

Realme has started rolling out the latest software update for its X2 Pro flagship phone.

OPPO F17, F17 Pro to be launched on September 2

OPPO is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro, in India on September 2 at 7 pm, the company has confirmed.

26 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi K20 Pro becomes cheaper by Rs. 4,000

Xiaomi has temporarily slashed the prices of the Redmi K20 Pro in India by Rs. 4,000. The price-cut is applicable only to the 6GB RAM variant and will be available till August 31.

26 Aug 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo Y20 and Y20i launched; prices start at Rs. 11,500

Expanding its range of affordable smartphones in India, Vivo has launched the Y20 and Y20i models.

Sony Xperia 8 Lite, with Snapdragon 630 chipset, launched

Japanese tech giant Sony has launched a new Xperia 8 Lite mid-range smartphone in its home country. The handset comes as a slightly tweaked version of the Xperia 10 that was unveiled in February 2019.

26 Aug 2020

Huawei

Some Chinese smartphones shipped with malware, stole money

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.

26 Aug 2020

Asus

ASUS ZenFone 7-series, with 90Hz display and flip camera, launched

Expanding its range of flagship smartphones, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro in its home country.

26 Aug 2020

Android

Google 'confused' users with privacy settings, its own employees admit

Much like Facebook, Google is also heavy on tracking the web activity and location data of its users for advertising purposes.

Gionee's latest smartphone can fully-charge the Note 20 Ultra twice

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Gionee has launched the M30 model in China.

26 Aug 2020

Samsung

Samsung's Tab S7-series to go on sale starting September 7

Samsung's recently-launched flagship Android tablets, the Tab S7 and Tab S7+, will go on sale in India next month. According to Pricebaba, the tablets will start shipping from September 7.

26 Aug 2020

Microsoft

NewsBytes Briefing: Chrome getting major speed improvements, and more

In the updates since last night, Google announced new features for Chrome, aimed at making the browser faster and power-efficient.

26 Aug 2020

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's sale today at 12 pm

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

26 Aug 2020

Space News

An AI just found 50 new planets: Here's how

In a major development, an AI algorithm has discovered as many as 50 new planets.

Ahead of launch, specifications of Realme X7 Pro leaked

Ahead of its launch in China on September 1 this year, the Realme X7 Pro has gone live on an e-retailer; the listing revealed some of its specifications.