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Vivo X60 Pro+ to be launched on January 21
Following the launch of Vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones in China last month, the company is now geared up to unveil the X60 Pro+ model from the line-up on January 21, as confirmed through an official poster.
Reasonance showcases truly wireless TV technology: Details here
A relatively unknown start-up Reasonance has delivered breakthrough TV technology at the Consumer Electronic Show 2021. The company's yet-unnamed product powers a 40-inch TV through thin air. No cables required.
Scientists develop vaccine platform to help prevent future coronavirus pandemics
Scientists have designed a vaccine candidate that induces protection in mice against "a wide range of related coronaviruses," an innovation that may provide protection against pandemic-potential viruses jumping from animals to humans.
OPPO reduces prices of A12 handset in India
OPPO has reduced the prices of the A12 smartphone in India for the second time, by Rs. 500. Its first price-reduction happened in November last year.
Samsung Galaxy M02 and A02 spotted on Bluetooth SIG website
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M02 and A02 smartphones soon. In the latest update, the phones have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG site, hinting at an imminent launch.
Samsung begins production of Galaxy A52 smartphone in India
Samsung is gearing up to unveil the Galaxy A52 smartphone soon in India. And, in the latest update, the production of the phone has reportedly been commenced at the company's Noida facility.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series launched in India at Rs. 70,000
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models as its latest flagship smartphones. They feature a brand-new camera design, top-of-the-line hardware, adaptive screen refresh rate, and come in attractive color options.
Flo reaches settlement with FTC over misuse of period-tracking data
Flo, a popular period tracking app with a user base of over 100 million, was allegedly sharing user data with Facebook and Google discreetly. This was also reported in 2019 by The Wall Street Journal.
OnePlus 9 Lite to be launched in March: Details here
OnePlus is expected to introduce the OnePlus 9 Lite smartphone sometime in March 2021. Now, tipster @TechDroider has confirmed that the phone, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, will definitely be launched in India and China.
Depression, stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say
Depression, stress, and loneliness can weaken the body's immune system, and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines, including the new COVID-19 preventives, scientists said.
#CES2021: LG showcases OLED, MiniLED TVs and WebOS 6.0
Korean consumer electronics giant LG unveiled new TVs and teased the LG Rollable phone at its CES 2021 press conference. In the spirit of the first-ever virtual CES, a segment of LG's event was hosted by a completely virtual person, Reah Keem.
Redmi K40 could come with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset
Redmi is working to launch its next flagship series of smartphones, the K40 line-up in the Chinese market. In the latest development, the company's General Manager has posted on Weibo, revealing the launch date and specifications of the series.
Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok among most popular apps of 2020
The market of mobile apps continued to grow in 2020 in spite (or rather because) of the pandemic.
Samsung launches Galaxy A32 5G as its cheapest 5G handset
Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited budget-range 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A32 5G in the European market.
Motorola Edge S teased, will offer Snapdragon 8-series chipset
Motorola is gearing up to launch the flagship Edge S smartphone, soon. It is tipped to come with an OLED screen and triple rear cameras.
TECNO Camon 16 Premier launched in India at Rs. 17,000
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Chinese tech giant TECNO has launched the Camon 16 Premier handset in India. Priced at Rs. 16,999, it will go on sale in the country starting January 16 at 12 pm via Flipkart.
#CES2021 fitness tech round-up: Workout from home
CES 2021 saw the release of many products for the health conscious people out there, from brands such as Amazfit and Myx Fitness.
Programmer has two guesses left to unlock $240mn-worth Bitcoin fortune
Stefan Thomas, a San Francisco-based programmer, has only two guesses left to figure out a password that will let him gain access to his fortune of $240mn in Bitcoin.
#CES2021: This Sony drone can shoot cinematic 4K videos
For photography enthusiasts and video professionals, Japanese tech giant Sony has announced a new drone, called Airpeak, at the ongoing CES 2021.
Samsung Galaxy M02s to go on sale starting January 19
Samsung Galaxy M02s will go on sale in India from January 19, an Amazon listing has revealed. To recall, the handset was launched last week and was slated to go on sale "soon."
OPPO Find X3 Pro revealed in renders, launch timeline confirmed
OPPO will unveil its flagship Find X3 series of smartphones in March this year, the company has announced on Weibo.
#CES2021: Dell announces updated Alienware laptops and new R10 Desktop
Dell has announced a new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 desktop along with updated models of the Alienware m15 R4 and m17 R4 laptops.
Novel coronavirus may resemble common cold in future, scientists predict
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may resemble the mild cold-causing coronaviruses that currently circulate in humans if it becomes endemic and most people are exposed to it in childhood, according to a study.
#CES2021: Razer unveils hi-tech mask, gaming chair with 60-inch screen
At the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2021, Razer has introduced two next-generation concepts called Project Brooklyn and Project Hazel.
#CES2021: General Motors unveils flying, self-driving Cadillac
At the all-virtual CES 2021, General Motors has revealed its plan to enter the nascent electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air-taxi business, by showcasing renders and animations of a Cadillac-branded, battery-powered, passenger air vehicle (PAV).
#CES2021: Samsung unveils TVs, smart appliances, and robots
While Samsung had already announced its 4K and 8K TVs ahead of CES, the company's virtual press conference featured lifestyle products alongside other significant launches.
Motorola One 5G Ace, with Snapdragon 750G chipset, goes official
Expanding its portfolio of 5G smartphones, Motorola has launched the One 5G Ace model in the US. Priced at $400 (roughly Rs. 29,400), it will go on sale starting January 13.
#CES2021: LG teases rollable smartphone, its answer to foldables
LG snuck in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser of what's most likely the LG Rollable smartphone in its CES 2021 presentation video. Not surprisingly, the company didn't elaborate on the teaser.
Samsung's SunnyFive Window concept display promises to make windows obsolete
Samsung's concept display, dubbed the SunnyFive Window, emulates natural sunlight. It does so without associated risks of sunburn and UV-triggered skin aging.
Vivo launches Y12s handset in India at Rs. 10,000
Expanding its portfolio of affordable smartphones in India, Vivo has introduced the Y12s model in the country at Rs. 9,990.
iPad Pro (2021) appears in CAD renders, design features revealed
Apple is working to introduce the next-generation iPad Pro later this year. In the latest development, 91mobiles has shared CAD-based renders of the 12.9-inch model, revealing its design details.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+, with Intel Tiger Lake processors, launched
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ tablet-cum-laptop at a starting price-tag of $899 (approximately Rs. 66,000).
#CES2021: Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, ThinkPad X12 Detachable
Lenovo has announced the all-new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and X12 Detachable models at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2021.
#CES2021: This hi-tech N95 mask has built-in earbuds and microphone
Capitalizing on the demand for devices tailored toward a COVID-19 lifestyle, Binatone has launched a one-of-a-kind face mask, called MASKFONE.
#CES2021: These Samsung robots should be on everyone's wishlist
With an aim to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our lives, Samsung took another step forward when it unveiled three new robots at the ongoing CES 2021.
#CES2021: TCL showcases rollable phone concept and scrolling display tech
At the ongoing, all-virtual CES 2021, TCL has showcased a rollable phone concept, which it claims can transform from a 6.7-inch handset to a 7.8-inch tablet with "a simple tap of the finger."
iQOO 7, with Snapdragon 888 chipset and 120W fast-charging, launched
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has finally launched its much-awaited flagship, the iQOO 7, in China. It carries a starting price-tag of CNY 3,798 (roughly Rs. 43,100) and will go on sale from January 15.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra receive a price-cut
Ahead of the launch of S21 series, Samsung has reduced the prices of the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphones in India by up to Rs. 16,000. With this price-revision, the line-up now starts at Rs. 49,999 and goes up to Rs. 76,999.
Lenovo Tab P11, with Snapdragon 662 chipset, goes official
As a stripped-down version of the Tab P11 Pro, Lenovo has launched the Tab P11 model in the US at $229 (roughly Rs. 16,800). It comes with an iPad Pro-like design, a Snapdragon 662 chipset, and a single rear camera.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro, with an OLED screen, announced
At the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2021, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has announced an OLED screen variant of its Yoga Slim 7i Pro that was launched last year with an LCD panel.