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25 May 2021
DxOMarkRedmi Note 10 Pro's camera performance beats some premium smartphones
Redmi Note 10 Pro's global version has outranked some expensive devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and iPhone SE (2020) in terms of its camera performance, according to DXOMARK.
25 May 2021
Space NewsLunar Eclipse: All about the Super Blood Moon (May 26)
A total lunar eclipse will combine with other rare lunar phenomena on May 26, which is also a Wednesday. The event is described as Super Flower Blood Moon, with the lengthy term being a combination of several astronomical phenomena.
25 May 2021
GoogleGoogle Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Pixel Watch's specifications leaked
Google is expected to launch its latest Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones sometime around October this year.
25 May 2021
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 could feature new adaptive Split UI
Samsung appears to have a new adaptive UI (User Interface) in the pipeline for its rumored Galaxy Z Fold3. The updated One UI skin will seemingly have the ability to dynamically adapt to device form factors including tablets, smartphones, and foldable devices.
25 May 2021
RealmeRealme GT Neo Flash Edition, with 65W fast-charging, launched
As an addition to its GT series of smartphones, Realme has introduced the GT Neo Flash Edition in China. It starts at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000) and joins the existing GT and GT Neo models in the line-up.
25 May 2021
TECNO MobileTECNO SPARK 7 Pro launched in India at Rs. 10,000
Chinese tech giant TECNO has announced its latest budget smartphone, the SPARK 7 Pro in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 9,999 and will be available via Amazon.
25 May 2021
Latest Gadget LaunchSamsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, with Snapdragon 750G chipset, launched
Samsung has launched the 5G version of its all-new Galaxy Tab S7 FE in the European market at €649 (roughly Rs. 57,800). A Wi-Fi-only variant of the tablet is expected to arrive soon with a more affordable price-tag.
25 May 2021
XiaomiRedmi Note 8 (2021), with Helio G85 chipset, goes official
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled the 2021 version of its Redmi Note 8 smartphone. Although the handset has been listed on the company's global website, its pricing details are yet to be revealed.
25 May 2021
Science and TechnologySingapore provisionally approves COVID-19 breathalyzer test, results in 60 seconds
A spin-off start-up from the National University of Singapore (NUS) called Breathonix appears to have found a new way to check if a person is suffering from COVID-19—all in under 60 seconds.
25 May 2021
GoogleNewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse hits million downloads on Android, and more
Despite Big Tech doing its best to clone Clubhouse into their existing platforms, evidently nothing beats the original. Android users flocked to the newly launched app of the audio-only social media platform and downloaded it a million times.
25 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesAhead of launch, Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G's specifications revealed
Redmi is gearing up to launch its Note 10 5G series of smartphones in China on May 26. The line-up will include the Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 5G, and Note 10 Ultra 5G models.
25 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung's M22 to feature Helio G80 chipset and 6,000mAh battery
Samsung is working to launch a new budget-friendly smartphone, called the Galaxy M22.
25 May 2021
OPPOOPPO Reno6 Pro+ appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 870 chipset
OPPO will launch its Reno6 series of smartphones on May 27. The line-up is expected to include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ handsets.
24 May 2021
Upcoming TabletsSamsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will come in five colors
Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest Galaxy Tab S7 FE (aka Tab S7 Lite) in Wi-Fi-only, 5G, and LTE versions.
24 May 2021
Nubia Mobile PhonesRedMagic 6R will offer 400Hz touch shoulder buttons for gaming
Nubia's upcoming gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 6R is all set to be launched on May 27.
24 May 2021
RealmeRealme X7 Max 5G tipped to start at Rs. 28,000
A week ahead of the launch of the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone in India, MySmartPrice has revealed the prices of the handset, claiming it will start at Rs. 27,999.
24 May 2021
AndroidClubhouse shoots to million downloads on Android within a week
This is a story that will surprise no one. The recently launched Android version of Clubhouse hit the million downloads mark in less than a week. To put this into perspective, it took the iOS app around a year to accrue 10 million downloads.
24 May 2021
XiaomiMi TV 4A 40-inch TV to debut on June 1
Xiaomi is all set to launch a new Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition model in India on June 1. It will join the existing Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch televisions that were announced last year.
24 May 2021
MicrosoftHere's what to expect from Microsoft Build 2021 developers conference
Shortly after being in the news for retiring Internet Explorer and Windows 10X, Microsoft is all set to host its Build 2021 virtual event starting from May 25.
24 May 2021
Smart TVRealme Smart TV 4K range to debut on May 31
Realme is working to expand its portfolio of Smart TVs in India. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that it will launch its Smart TV 4K range of televisions in India on May 31.
24 May 2021
VivoVivo X60 Curved Screen Edition, with Exynos 1080 chipset, launched
Vivo had launched the X60 series of smartphones in China last year. However, only the Pro version came with a curved display.
24 May 2021
Motorola MobileMotorola Edge S Pioneer Edition arrives as new color variant
Tech giant Motorola has introduced a new gray color model for its Edge S smartphone, which went official in January this year.
24 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus TV 40Y1 launched in India at Rs. 24,000
OnePlus has launched its latest Y-series smart TV, the OnePlus TV 40Y1, in India.
24 May 2021
RealmeRealme X7 Max 5G's India launch set for May 31
Realme is all set to launch the X7 Max 5G model in India on May 31. The handset is touted to arrive as India's first smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor.
24 May 2021
Xiaomi MobilesPrior to launch, Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 8's (2021) specifications
To commemorate the sale of 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi is gearing up to announce a new Redmi Note 8 (2021) model.
24 May 2021
Latest Mobile PhonesiQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition, with a 144Hz display, launched
Vivo-backed iQOO has introduced a new version of its Neo5 smartphone, called the Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka Neo5 Lite 5G) in the Chinese market. It starts at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000).
24 May 2021
TechnologyHere's how 16-year-old Pune boy created this viral Moon photograph
Prathamesh Jaju, a tenth-grader from Pune, made waves on the internet with a tack-sharp image of the Moon. The teenager claims to have processed 50,000 images over 40 hours to create the final picture.
24 May 2021
MotorolaMotorola One Action is getting Android 11 update: Details here
Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its One Action handset launched in 2019.
23 May 2021
PhysicsEinstein's letter with iconic equation auctioned for $1.2 million
A letter penned by world-famous physicist Albert Einstein containing one of his most famous equations E=mc^2 sold at an auction for over $1.2 million.
23 May 2021
NetflixWhat if LEGO produced these eight popular Netflix shows?
Depending on how old you are, Netflix or LEGO has probably been an essential part of your pandemic survival toolkit. The good folk over at TheToyZone wanted to fuse these two pastimes together to create something completely new.
23 May 2021
Space NewsHow lasers could help the ever-growing problem of space debris
NASA has so far identified over half a million pieces of space debris, some as small as flecks of paint orbiting Earth at around 17,500 mph.
23 May 2021
Upcoming Mobile PhonesiQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition listed online; key specifications revealed
iQOO is all set to launch a new Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka Neo5 Life) model in China on May 24.
23 May 2021
Samsung MobilesSamsung Galaxy F42 5G may debut as rebranded M42 5G
Samsung is likely to launch a new Galaxy F42 5G model soon. The handset, with model number SM-E426B/DS, has appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance website, hinting at its imminent launch.
22 May 2021
XiaomiAhead of launch, Xiaomi reveals Redmi Note 8's (2021) design
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 2021 version of the Note 8 smartphone in the global markets soon.
22 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition to debut on May 24
OnePlus is all set to launch a special version of its smartwatch, called the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition. It will join the recently-launched OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition and the Classic variant.
22 May 2021
XiaomiXiaomi Mi 11 series achieves three million global sales record
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced that its recently-launched Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra, have cumulatively crossed the three million units sales milestone worldwide.
22 May 2021
SecurityAir India data breach: What exactly happened?
Data belonging to around 45 lakh Air India customers was leaked in a massive breach of its data processor in February. The airline made this information public on May 21, nearly three months after it was first informed of it.
22 May 2021
OnePlusOnePlus TV 40Y1 to debut in India on May 24
OnePlus is all set to add a new 40-inch model to its Y-series of smart TVs in India. The upcoming model, known as the OnePlus TV 40Y1, will be launched on May 24.
22 May 2021
TwitterNewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse officially comes to Android, and more
Clubhouse sure has played its exclusivity card to the ragged end. But like all things new and intriguing, the novelty of the audio-only social media platform has worn off, which has manifested in a 10-fold drop in downloads of the iOS app.
22 May 2021
HP LaptopsHP introduces new Victus 16 laptop; Omen models also updated
HP has introduced an all-new Victus 16 gaming laptop at a starting price-tag of $800 (roughly Rs. 58,400).