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01 Feb 2021
RealmeAhead of launch, Realme X7 5G smartphone Indian price tipped
Ahead of its launch in India on February 4, tipster Debayan Roy has revealed the pricing details of the Realme X7 5G smartphone.
31 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Black Shark 4 certified by TENAA; to get 6.67-inch display
The Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone has been certified by China's TENAA, hinting at its imminent launch.
31 Jan 2021
AsusASUS ROG Phone 5 gets TENAA certification, certain specifications revealed
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's upcoming gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 5, has been certified by TENAA, and the agency's listing has revealed some of its key specifications and images.
31 Jan 2021
TechnologySingle 6GB RAM variant for POCO M3 smartphone in India
Prior to its launch in India on February 2, POCO has put up a tweet saying that its M3 handset will be available in a single 6GB RAM variant here.
31 Jan 2021
iPhoneiPhone 13 could combine in-display fingerprint sensor with Face ID
Apple continues its trend of being a couple of years behind the curve. After having its Face ID gambit ruined by face masks, the iPhone maker finally seems ready to give in to consumer demand for in-display fingerprint scanning.
31 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung patents dual-slidable handheld device possibly slated for 2021 launch
Samsung was granted a patent for a "dual slidable electronic device" in March 2020, and the documentation was released this month.
30 Jan 2021
XStarship explosion prompts FAA to investigate SpaceX for license violations
Elon Musk's Mars mission has hit a regulatory hurdle. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a probe into the failed December landing of the Starship prototype.
30 Jan 2021
VaccineCOVID-19: Scientists develop new tool to decontaminate viruses in aerosols
Scientists have engineered a new tool that exposes aerosolized virus particles to microwaves in a controlled manner, an advancement that may lead to the development of novel methods to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
30 Jan 2021
AndroidNetflix testing a feature that stops streaming after set period
Netflix has been busy this week with Android app updates. Now, the streaming service is globally testing an option that will enable users to set an auto shutdown timer for the Android app.
30 Jan 2021
MotorolaMotorola One Macro receives Android 10 update in India
Motorola is finally releasing the Android 10 update for its One Macro model in India. The company had started soak testing the firmware in November and released it to a limited number of users.
30 Jan 2021
EuropeRealme 7i goes official in Europe as rebadged Narzo 20
Realme has launched a new 7i model in Europe. It is a rebranded version of the Narzo 20 and should not be confused with the Snapdragon 662-powered 7i model that is available in India and some other Asian markets.
30 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note10 Lite receives One UI 3.0 update
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has joined the list of devices to get the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. It is currently being rolled out in France.
29 Jan 2021
Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine shows 66% strong efficacy
Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has reportedly exhibited strong protection against the virus.
29 Jan 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: GameStop controversy attracts government scrutiny, and more
The battle between working class Americans and Wall Street billionaires has garnered bipartisan support from both sides of the US Senate.
29 Jan 2021
XiaomiMi 11 set for a global debut on February 8
Xiaomi is all set to introduce the Mi 11 to the global market on February 8, as per a launch invite sent out to TechRadar.
29 Jan 2021
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with benefits worth Rs. 10,000
If you are planning to buy a flagship smartphone at an affordable price, this deal might interest you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 7,000 on the Mi 10T handset.
29 Jan 2021
OPPOOPPO A94 will offer 30W fast-charging support, reveals CQC certification
OPPO A94 has been spotted on the Chinese certification platform CQC with model number CPH2203, hinting at its launch in the coming weeks. As per the listing, it will offer 30W fast-charging support.
29 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S21 series goes on sale in India
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models have gone on sale in India. They are now available via Samsung.com, Samsung exclusive stores, e-commerce platforms, and other leading retail outlets.
29 Jan 2021
Climate ChangeMarine heatwaves may become more intense, frequent, say scientists
The mixed layer of the ocean which blankets the top 20 to 200 meters is becoming thinner each year, says a new study that warns that the continued loss of this buffer may lead to more frequent and destructive warming events such as marine heatwaves.
29 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A52 5G, A72 5G leaked in renders
Samsung is gearing up to launch the mid-range Galaxy A52 5G and A72 5G smartphones soon. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has shared official-looking renders of the two handsets, revealing their design details and key features.
29 Jan 2021
XiaomiXiaomi claims to wirelessly charge multiple devices over several meters
Xiaomi has announced the "Mi Air Charge Technology," which makes up a wireless charging system that's touted to charge various gadgets "within a radius of several meters."
29 Jan 2021
South AfricaNovavax vaccine seems effective against COVID-19 in UK study
Novavax Inc. said on Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89 percent effective based on early findings from a British study.
29 Jan 2021
FacebookApple goes after Facebook, Google with its pro-privacy PR move
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a commitment to privacy while speaking at the Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection conference.
29 Jan 2021
SonyThis is how Sony Xperia 1 III will look like
As an addition to the Xperia line-up of smartphones, Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 1 III model soon. In the latest development, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared renders of the handset, revealing its key design features.
29 Jan 2021
Redmi Note 10Redmi Note 10 receives BIS certification, launch imminent
Redmi Note 10, with model number M2101K7AI, has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent arrival in India in the coming weeks.
29 Jan 2021
XiaomiRedmi 8 and 8A receive MIUI 12 update in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 8 and 8A models in India.
29 Jan 2021
MediaTekPOCO sells over one million M2 smartphones in India
POCO has sold more than one million units of the M2 smartphone in India since its launch in September last year. Earlier this week, the POCO C3 had achieved this milestone.
28 Jan 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Reddit makes Wall Street bleed billions, and more
What began as a price war between Reddit's army of trading enthusiasts and the Wall Street billionaires over the GameStop stock, saw the hedge funds lose more than $10 billion.
28 Jan 2021
OnePlusOnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for 6 and 6T models
OnePlus has started releasing the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.3.8 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T models.
28 Jan 2021
GoogleVivo S7t spotted on Google Play Console, key specifications revealed
An unannounced Vivo handset with model number V2048A, believed to be the S7t, has been spotted on the Google Play Console (via Tamilan Techinical), revealing its key specifications.
28 Jan 2021
Ram (Random Access Memory)Infinix Smart 5 likely to debut in India by mid-February
Hong Kong-based tech giant, Infinix, is all set to announce its Smart 5 budget-friendly smartphone in India by mid-February, according to MySmartPrice. To recall, the handset was launched in Nigeria in August last year.
28 Jan 2021
EnvironmentPopulation of oceanic sharks and rays declines by 70 percent
According to a study, the number of oceanic sharks and rays worldwide has fallen by 71 percent over the last 50 years. It found that some formerly abundant, wide-ranging species including the Great Hammerhead, have declined steeply and are now classified as critically endangered.
28 Jan 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy M02 to be launched on February 2
Samsung will announce the Galaxy M02 handset in India on February 2 at 1 pm, an Amazon microsite has revealed.
28 Jan 2021
AppleiPhone SE Plus' design and specifications leaked
As an addition to its line-up of affordable SE-badged smartphones, Apple is expected to launch a new iPhone SE Plus model sometime in April.
28 Jan 2021
IndiaSamsung Galaxy F41 receives Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy F41.
28 Jan 2021
HuaweiHuawei Mate 40E tipped to feature a 64MP main camera
Huawei is expected to launch a new Mate 40E handset in the coming weeks. It will join the existing Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ models.
28 Jan 2021
Elon MuskPlaid+ Model S is world's fastest-accelerating production car: Elon Musk
Tesla's quarterly earnings call saw the launch of the updated Model S with a glass roof to show off the fancy interiors.
28 Jan 2021
WhatsAppTelegram lures away WhatsApp users with new chat migration tool
Telegram is trying its best to capture users moving away from WhatsApp. Its latest effort involves a tool letting users import chats from WhatsApp, among other messaging services.
28 Jan 2021
Android 10Sony Xperia Pro, with 4K display and micro-HDMI port, launched
Sony has launched the Xperia Pro model in the US as a flagship 'professional smartphone.' It is designed for professional photographers who own a Sony Alpha camera or camcorder.
28 Jan 2021
XiaomiMi 11 Pro's leaked poster reveals key design features
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Pro handset in February. In the latest development, an alleged poster of the phone is doing the rounds on Weibo, revealing its design and camera details.
