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12 Nov 2020
MoonJupiter's icy moon Europa may glow in dark: NASA researchers
A team of researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has discovered that Europa, the icy moon of Jupiter, possibly emits a blue-white and blue-green glow—through its icy crust and a salty subsurface ocean—even in the dark.
12 Nov 2020
BloombergRestaurants, hotels, gyms have highest risk of spreading COVID-19: Study
A new study has indicated that restaurants, gyms, and hotels have the highest risk of spreading COVID-19.
12 Nov 2020
Digital Chat StationRedmi K40 and K40 Pro's specifications leaked, launch imminent
Xiaomi's spin-off Redmi is gearing up to launch the K40 and K40 Pro models in China in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the vanilla K40 will come with a 120Hz OLED display and a punch-hole design.
12 Nov 2020
SpaceXNASA officially certifies SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft for human spaceflights
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the US has officially certified Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) on its Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket.
12 Nov 2020
GoogleNo free unlimited Google Photos storage from 2021: Details here
Google has announced that it will be ending the free unlimited storage feature on Google Photos from next year.
12 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)#LeakPeek: This is how Moto E7 will look like
Motorola is working to launch a new affordable Moto E7 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, tipster Abhishek Yadav has shared the renders of the handset and revealed its key specifications.
12 Nov 2020
RealmeRealme 7 5G to be launched on November 19
Realme is set to launch the Realme 7 5G model in the UK on November 19, the company has announced. The event is scheduled to start at 10am GMT and will be live-streamed via the company's official social media accounts.
12 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung releases another update to fix S20 FE's display issues
Last month, Samsung had pushed two updates for the S20 FE to address issues like ghost touches and poor responsiveness of the screen. However, those releases haven't fully resolved the problems as the company is seeding yet another firmware for its affordable flagship.
11 Nov 2020
XiaomiAhead of launch, Redmi Note 9 5G series' prices leaked
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G High Edition models in China later this week. The former will have a punch-hole design, triple rear cameras, and mid-range internals while the latter will arrive as a rebranded Mi 10T Lite.
11 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung releases One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy M31s
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy M31s in India.
11 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung releases One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20
Samsung has started rolling out the latest One UI 3.0 beta update for its flagship Galaxy S20 model, as per SamMobile.
11 Nov 2020
Air PollutionWith COVID-19 and pollution, which masks should you be wearing?
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of wearing face masks to shield people from the viral disease.
11 Nov 2020
IndiaSamsung Sero rotating TV launched at Rs. 1.25 lakh
South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched a rotating 4K QLED TV in India.
11 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 5G spotted on Geekbench; key specifications revealed
Samsung is working to launch a new mid-range Galaxy A52 5G model. It will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy A51 5G. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications.
11 Nov 2020
RealmeRealme 7 5G could arrive as rebranded Realme V5
Realme is working to launch a new budget-friendly Realme 7 5G model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on NBTC certification website, revealing its key details.
11 Nov 2020
CortanaASUS launches new ZenBook and VivoBook laptops in India
ASUS has launched the ZenBook 14, VivoBook Ultra K15, Ultra 14, and Ultra 15 models in the Indian market.
11 Nov 2020
EuropeHonor 10X Lite, with Kirin 710A chipset, launched in Europe
Expanding its line-up of budget-friendly smartphones, Honor has launched the 10X Lite model in Europe.
11 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Apple unveils next-generation Macbooks, Mac mini with custom M1 chip
Apple has announced the new-generation MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini that will run on the M1 processor - the company's first chip designed specifically for the Mac.
11 Nov 2020
HuaweiHuawei Mate X2 to offer 66W fast-charging, 3C certification reveals
Huawei's Mate X2 foldable smartphone is in the works and is expected to be launched in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has received 3C certification in China.
11 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung S21 Ultra tipped to feature a 120Hz 2K display
Samsung is gearing up to launch its flagship Galaxy S21-series in January 2021. In the latest update, tipster @UniverseIce has revealed the display details of the Ultra model.
10 Nov 2020
EuropeOnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.5.5 update for the Nord N10 5G
The OnePlus Nord N10 5G is yet to go on sale but the budget-friendly handset has already received its first software update in Europe.
10 Nov 2020
FlipkartVivo V20 SE gets a new 'Aquamarine Green' color variant
Vivo has introduced a new 'Aquamarine Green' color variant for its mid-range V20 SE model in India. The new shade joins the existing Gravity Black variant that was launched in the country last week.
10 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom receive October 2020 security patch
Realme has started rolling out a new update for its X3 and X3 SuperZoom models.
10 Nov 2020
OnePlusOnePlus Nord SE to come with 65W fast-charging support
OnePlus's next budget phone will be called the Nord SE and it will be announced sometime in early-2021, according to Android Central.
10 Nov 2020
Vivo MobilesVivo V20 Pro tipped to be priced under Rs. 30,000
Vivo is working to introduce the V20 Pro model in the Indian market. In the latest development, 91mobiles has revealed the prices and availability details of the handset.
10 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO's latest phone is a must-have for Mo Salah fans
OPPO has launched an exclusive 'Mo Salah Edition' of the Reno4 in Egypt, thanking the star footballer for being the brand ambassador of the company in the Middle East and Africa Region.
10 Nov 2020
PfizerMeet the husband-wife duo behind Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine
United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech had on Monday announced that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate is over 90% effective based on initial data from a large study.
10 Nov 2020
OnePlusOnePlus suspends OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 update for OnePlus 8, 8 Pro
OnePlus has halted the release of OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 for the 8 and 8 Pro models after users complained about serious issues including a full data wipe.
10 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S10 Lite receives November 2020 security patch
Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its Galaxy S10 Lite model in Spain.
09 Nov 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi 11 listed on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Mi 11 model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its key specifications.
09 Nov 2020
FlipkartMicromax IN Note 1, 1B's pre-orders start in India tomorrow
Micromax's newly-launched IN Note 1 and IN 1B will be up for pre-bookings starting tomorrow i.e. November 10 at 12 pm via Flipkart.
09 Nov 2020
PfizerPfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective
United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech have said their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective, according to initial data from a large study.
09 Nov 2020
Vivo MobilesAhead of release, Vivo S7e 5G's prices revealed
Vivo's recently-announced S7e 5G will carry a price-tag of CNY 2,398 (roughly Rs. 26,800) in China, the company has revealed. To recall, the handset was unveiled last week and is slated to release on November 11.
09 Nov 2020
OPPOOPPO Reno5 tipped to come with 65W fast-charging support
OPPO is expected to launch a new Reno5 model in China in the coming weeks.
09 Nov 2020
SpaceXUS: Virgin Hyperloop scripts history; completes first human passenger ride
Richard Branson-backed Virgin Hyperloop created history on Sunday after successfully completing the world's first human passenger ride in a hyperloop pod at its DevLoop test facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
09 Nov 2020
Bengaluru#MassiveBreach: Data of two crore BigBasket users put on sale
Online grocery store BigBasket filed a police complaint in Bengaluru, after learning that data of two crore of its customer could have been compromised.
09 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Moto G Stylus 2021 tipped to feature Snapdragon 675 chipset
Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G Stylus 2021 in the coming weeks. In the latest development, reliable tipster Evan Blass has revealed the key specifications of the handset.
09 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note10 receives a massive price-cut in India
Samsung has dropped the prices of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note10, in India by Rs. 27,695. According to 91mobiles, the price-cut is permanent in nature and is currently applicable only to the offline sales channels.
09 Nov 2020
FlipkartInfinix Smart 4 to go on sale today via Flipkart
Infinix's recently-launched budget offering, the Smart 4, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart.
08 Nov 2020
Serum Institute of IndiaVaccine tracker: Covishield trials running smoothly; COVAXIN expected by February
Even as the COVID-19 outbreak has witnessed a downward trend in India, some states have been reporting large spikes in infections, indicating that the pandemic is far from over.
