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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Excitonic insulators: Experimental observation of a new class of materials

A University of Wollongong / Monash University collaboration has found evidence of a new phase of matter predicted in the 1960s: the excitonic insulator. from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News https://ift.tt/2Mu9r...
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Zomato Food Delivery Reaches 500 Cities Milestone In India

Zomato’s founder and CEO tweeted that news that the food delivery platform now caters to 500 cities in India, making a new milestone for the company. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Yyby...
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Blockchain launches cryptocurrency exchange with trades at high speed

Blockchain, one of the world's largest digital currency wallet companies, announced the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange called The PIT that aims to execute trades in microseconds for retail and institutional investors. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Kf5W...
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Twitter removes conspiracy account after retweet by Donald Trump

Twitter has suspended an account that peddled conspiracy theories on the social media platform after US President Donald Trump retweeted one such post on Tuesday, the media reported. Twitter said it suspended the account for violating its rules. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LR0S...
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US senator proposes bill to ban Snapchat 'Snapstreaks'

SNAP-SENATE-STREAKS:Oh Snap: U.S. senator proposes bill to ban Snapchat 'Snapstreaks' from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/316yT...
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Electronic Arts Posts Strong Q2 Results on Apex Legends, Sims 4, FIFA Ultimate Team

Electronic Arts' live services led by Apex Legends, The Sims 4 and FIFA Ultimate Team spurred growth with net bookings jumping 12% to $504 million from a year ago. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Yg5N...
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Man Didn’t Want a ‘Non-Hindu Rider’ to Deliver His Food, This Is How Zomato Responded

Zomato on Wednesday came out on Twitter to defend its decision to not change the food delivery executive for a customer, who objected to the executive being a “non-Hindu.” from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ZnsI...
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Here’s how you can now set up a new iPhone easier than ever

After iOS 12.4 update, users can now practically transfer anything from their old iPhones or iPads including pictures, messages, call details, etc. The apps, however, gets downloaded later using Wi-Fi. Curious about this new feature? Here’s our step-by-step guide from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LO8E...
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Facebook working on an AR device that will let users type with their mind

Facebook is developing a brain-computer Augmented Reality (AR) interface device that would help users type with their mind. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MrtO...
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Samsung warns about Japanese curbing export of chip-making materials, says it will delay returning money to shareholders

​The South Korean tech giant also posted a 56% plunge in June-quarter profit as an oversupply of memory chips continued to weigh down prices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2OuI6...
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Bollywood Rapper Badshah Sets Viewer Record YouTube Isn't Talking About

Within 24 hours of posting his video Paagal to YouTube, Indian rapper Badshah broke a record even Taylor Swift couldn't touch. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YcAT...
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Samsung profit plunges 56%, warns of "significant new challenges"

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Apple wants to make high-end computers in U.S., needs tariff relief: Cook

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep Mac Pro computer production in United States was behind the company's recent request for tariff exclusions. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Yyq3...
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Apple beats estimates, even as iPhone sales drop

Apple's services, wearables shore up results as iPhone drops below half of sales from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GCRY...
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Shares of Nintendo tumble after 10% quarterly profit plunge

Shares of Japanese gaming firm Nintendo fell more than 3% on Wednesday morning after the company reported a 10% drop in its quarterly profit. from Tech https://ift.tt/330w9...
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The iPhone is no longer the 'king' for Apple: 10 reasons why

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Grab Says to Invest $2 Billion in Indonesia Using Funds From SoftBank

Grab has said it will invest $2 billion into Indonesia over five years using capital received from Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LMg6...
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Tesla to Soon Get Netflix, YouTube Streaming Support: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has announced that people would be soon able to stream videos on digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube in parked Tesla electric vehicles. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Kbti...
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Facebook’s Instant Games Migrating From Messenger to Main App

Facebook Instant Games will no longer be playable directly in the new version of Messenger on iOS starting later this summer. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32ZF4...
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Jio Saarthi Digital Assistant Launched to Ease Recharge Process for Subscribers

Reliance Jio has announced Jio Saarthi digital assistant that will be integrated within the MyJio app to make digital recharges easier. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32Tvj...
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'Tickle' therapy could help slow aging, research suggests

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33bJq...
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Apple put an iPhone in everybody's pocket -- now its growth depends on devices all over our bodies

The main product category picking up the slack for declining iPhone sales is what Apple calls "wearables" — the category including Apple Watch, AirPods wireless earbuds, and Beats headphones. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Zkws...
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Samsung says its second-quarter profit fell 56% from a year ago

Samsung Electronics says its operating profit came in at 6.6 trillion Korean won, which was slightly better than the company's guidance. from Tech https://ift.tt/2yB63...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

India crowns its newest billionaire, a 37-year-old former teacher

India has crowned its latest billionaire, a 37-year-old former teacher and founder of educational app Byju's. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Kdfo...
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Nintendo first-quarter profit falls 10.2%, below estimates, despite growing Switch sales

Operating profit in the first quarter was 27.4 billion yen ($252.26 million). from Tech https://ift.tt/312Ki...
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Capital One hacked, says information of 100 million-plus users leaked

Capital One Financial Corp said on Monday that personal information including names and addresses of about 100 million individuals in the United States and 6 million people in Canada were obtained by a hacker who has been arrested. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GCvc...
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Sony posts 18% jump in Q1 profit, beats market expectations

Japan's Sony Corp on Tuesday reported an 18.4% increase in first-quarter operating profit, beating market expectations thanks to a strong performance in the image sensor business. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2K1XV...
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Huawei Technologies posts 23% H1 revenue growth despite US sanctions

China's Huawei Technologies said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew 23.2% - faster than a year ago - despite an intense US campaign against it that ultimately became a trade ban from mid-May. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/310KY...
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Nintendo Sells 2.1 Million Switch Consoles in Q2, Sees Profit Drop

Nintendo Switch sales in the quarter brought the total installed base to 36.9 million units. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/332Sv...
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Huawei is crushing rivals like Apple in China's smartphone market

Huawei's smartphone shipments in China soared 31% in the second quarter even as the overall market slowed, according to research firm Canalys. from Tech https://ift.tt/2LR5P...
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Paytm's rival PhonePe gets Rs 698 crore boost

Flipkart-owned digital payments company PhonePe has received a fund infusion of about Rs 698 crore from its parent firm, as per regulatory filings. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2K0GD...
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How to create and send WhatsApp stickers for Shivratri

Sharavan is one of the most auspicious months for Hindus. The month is considered to be of Lord Shiva. Sawan Shivratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, which is fourteenth day of the waning phase of moon. Several people also send stickers as Shivratri greetings on WhatsApp. In case you are not sure how to download them, here's our step-by-step...
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DoT issues 5G trial norms: Here's what they are

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued guidelines for 5G trials across all available spectrum bands indicating to allocate up to 400 MHz of radio waves for experiments. The DoT has fixed a uniform fee of Rs 5,000 for the trial licence. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2K1nN...
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Huawei says its first-half revenue jumped 23.2% despite political headwinds

China's Huawei said its total revenue came in at 401.3 billion yuan ($58.26 billion) and its net profit margin for the period was 8.7%. from Tech https://ift.tt/2YtAN...
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How Indian Railways has brought Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea 'together'

Mobile operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have vehemently opposed allocation of premium 700 MHz spectrum to Indian Railways for specific services, citing commercial value of such radiowaves and the potential for 4G and 5G offerings. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/331ro...
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Uber lays off 400 employees globally

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc said that it laid off 400 people globally from its marketing team. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KeMV...
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Huawei market share rises to 38% as China smartphone market declines: Report

Smartphone shipment in the world's largest smartphone market declined for the 9th consecutive quarter by 6% in the three months ended June to 97.6 million units. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LNmT...
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Companies using Facebook 'Like' button liable for data: EU court

EU-FACEBOOK-Companies using Facebook 'Like' button liable for data: EU court from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/315iV...
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Google paid people $5 to scan their faces for Pixel4

At a time when face recognition technology is in the thick of controversies, Google paid people $5 in exchange for a facial scan to build an accurate face unlock feature for the upcoming Pixel 4. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZkAx...
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Qualcomm, Tencent Agree to Collaborate on Gaming Devices, 5G

Qualcomm and Tencent said they will cooperate on projects that could include making the latter's videogames play better on devices with the former's chips, and create a 5G version of a Tencent-backed gaming phone. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YzkM...
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WhatsApp Multi-Platform System Confirmed, Will Allow Same Account to Run on Many Devices: WABetaInfo

WABetaInfo has now confirmed that the multi-platform system is indeed in the works and will launch in the future from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2K3HG...
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Vodafone-Idea to shut down m-pesa business, writes off Rs 210 crore

Nearly 17 months after it began operations, ABIPBL on July 20 announced winding up of its business on account of "unanticipated developments" that made its economic model "unviable". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Kd69...
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Uber Lays Off 400 Employees From Its Global Marketing Team to Reduce Costs

Uber on Monday confirmed it is cutting 400 jobs from its marketing team of more than 1,200 workers to reduce costs and improve efficiency. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GByF...
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How Amazon may deliver really bad news for Zomato, Swiggy

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Capital One data breach exposes tens of thousands of Social Security numbers, linked bank accounts

The FBI arrested a woman who was charged with stealing tens of millions of sensitive customer records from Capital One, the Washington Post reported. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Kdr7...
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Monday, July 29, 2019

Apple’s iPads spree may continue in 2019 with seven models expected

With these two iPads, a total of seven iPads are now alleged to be launched in 2019 — all of which will run on iPad OS 13 operating system. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32XjM...
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Facebook shifting Instant Games from Messenger to main app

Social networking giant Facebook is removing its feature Instant Games out of Messenger and adding it to the Facebook Gaming tab on the main app. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Yx3D...
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Make India hub of telecom equipment manufacturing: Ravi Shankar Prasad to telcos

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday exhorted the sector to make India a hub for telecom equipment manufacturing. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SLTm...
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Vodafone Idea may end up becoming fringe player if revenue growth doesn't happen, say analysts

Vodafone Idea’s weak first-quarter earnings could rapidly relegate India’s top telecom operator by subscribers to a regional player if it fails to grow revenue in the coming quarters, analysts said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LLpA...
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Putting on weight? Here's why your smartphone may be to blame

Spending too much time using the smartphone facilitates sedentary behaviours. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SKvI...
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Grab Says to Invest $2 Billion in Indonesia Using Funds From SoftBank

Grab has said it will invest $2 billion into Indonesia over five years using capital received from Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LMg6...
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SoftBank will reportedly invest $2 billion in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said Monday the Japanese conglomerate will invest $2 billion in ride-hailing giant Grab, Reuters reported. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Zi5w...
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Tesla to Soon Get Netflix, YouTube Streaming Support: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has announced that people would be soon able to stream videos on digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube in parked Tesla electric vehicles. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Kbti...
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Facebook’s Instant Games Migrating From Messenger to Main App

Facebook Instant Games will no longer be playable directly in the new version of Messenger on iOS starting later this summer. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32ZF4...
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How this online banking scam made a man lose over Rs 2 lakh while ordering food online

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Gravity changes mass of muscles and bones, experiments in space show

Researchers have found that bone and muscle mass are regulated by the altered gravity. The experiments were done in space using Kibo, an ISS module developed by JAXA, and on the ground. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JXVO...
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Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Researchers are working on an entirely new form of treatment: microrobots that can deliver drugs to specific spots inside the body while being monitored and controlled from outside the body. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/315ww...
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Elephant extinction will raise carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere

Forest elephants engineer the ecosystem of the entire central African forest, and their catastrophic decline toward extinction has implications for carbon policy. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MlP3...
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How to Get Back the Old Twitter for Web With a Few Clicks

Apart from the GoodTwitter add-on, there's a do-it-yourself method to get back the old Twitter, but it's more of a temporary fix that will disappear when you reload the app. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2yjw3...
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Microsoft's New Cortana App for Windows 10 Released in Preview Build

Microsoft has released a beta version of the updated Cortana app for Windows 10. The new experience features a brand-new chat-based UI. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ZhQA...
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Marcus Hutchins, WannaCry 'Hero', Freed After Guilty Plea Over Banking Malware

A British cybersecurity expert who admitted writing and selling malware was spared prison Friday by a judge who said the misconduct was outweighed by his help in stopping a worldwide computer virus in 2017. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OhJd...
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Jio Saarthi Digital Assistant Launched to Ease Recharge Process for Subscribers

Reliance Jio has announced Jio Saarthi digital assistant that will be integrated within the MyJio app to make digital recharges easier. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32Tvj...
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Apple Admits a Small Portion of Siri Recordings Are Heard by Humans

Apple allows Siri recordings to be heard by contractors as part of a process called "grading", which improves the efficacy of the voice assistant, a report claims. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OmP4...
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Generic mobile phone chargers escalate risk of burn, electrocution

Generic mobile phone chargers are less likely to meet established safety and quality tests than the brand counterparts, according to newly published analysis and case studies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZfNt...
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Technologies for the sixth generation cellular network

Future wireless data networks will have to reach higher transmission rates and shorter delays, while supplying an increasing number of end devices. Researchers have used ultra-rapid electro-optical modulators to convert terahertz data signals into optical signals. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KaWH...
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Fracking likely to result in high emissions

A new study has estimated emissions from shale gas production through fracking in Germany and the UK. It shows that CO2-eq. emissions would exceed the estimated current emissions from conventional gas production in Germany. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32RQz...
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New space discovery sheds light on how planets form

A newly discovered planet orbiting one of the brightest young stars known could provide valuable information on how planetary bodies form. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/317nU...
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Shape shifting protocells hint at the mechanics of early life

Inspired by the processes of cellular differentiation observed in developmental biology, researchers have demonstrated a new spontaneous approach to building communities of cell-like entities (protocells) using chemical gradients. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MvUZ...
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Under development medical camera could help cut time and cost of procedures

Researchers have completed a successful clinical trial to detect and image radioactive tracers used in PET and in SPECT scans at the same time in a patient. It is hoped the method will enable doctors to scan patients for abnormalities in shorter times while reducing the amount of radiation patients would be exposed to. from Top Technology News --...
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Climate change could revive medieval megadroughts in US Southwest

A new study provides the first comprehensive theory for why there were clusters of megadroughts in the American Southwest during Medieval times. The authors found that ocean temperature conditions plus high radiative forcing -- when Earth absorbs more sunlight than it radiates back into space -- play important roles in triggering megadroughts. The...
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Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early

New research suggests that two simple, quantifiable measures -- spontaneous fluctuations in pupil dilation or heart rate -- could enable earlier diagnosis of Rett syndrome and possibly other disorders with autism-like features. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/317iD...
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World's smallest fossil monkey found in Amazon jungle

Some 18 million years ago, a tiny monkey weighing little more than a baseball lived in the Amazon rainforest, the smallest fossil monkey known worldwide. The finding is based on a single tooth, twice the size of a pinhead, which scientists recently uncovered in a river bank in southeastern Peru. The specimen helps bridge a 15-million-year gap in the...
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Sunday, July 28, 2019

The 2019 Honda Passport is the best mid-size SUV

With bones from its bigger brother, it's more spacious, smarter and a better value than its competition. from Tech https://ift.tt/2KdFc...
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An early look at how Microsoft is sprucing up its 500-acre campus to recruit tech talent

As Microsoft refines its 500-acre campus outside Seattle, it's bearing in mind four values: accessible, connected, secure and sustainable. from Tech https://ift.tt/2MmI2...
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How tech-infused primary care centers turned One Medical into a $2 billion business

One Medical is adding new clinics, pitching large and self-insured employers, and moving into new specialty areas like mental health. from Tech https://ift.tt/2ZhUI...
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How Cargo drones could transform the freight industry

The modern supply chain has been around with limited structural changes for more than 50 years. Heavy-lifting cargo drones could shake things up. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Gwbc...
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How to prevent apps from collecting your data on your Android smartphone

Users’ data isn’t that safe anymore and it has been illustrated many a times when news about apps being hacked appears frequently. Several apps -- including Facebook -- have been targeted for harnessing the personal data from users. In case, you are worried about your privacy and want to prevent apps from collecting your data, here are a few tips that...
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Apple’s big $1bn deal with Intel, Xiaomi remains number 1, Facebook fined $5 billion and more

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Features iPhone 11 may have of old iPhones and the ones it may dump

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Xiaomi Redmi 7A 10-point review: Is it your best budget phone choice under Rs 6,000?

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How to stop others from going through your photos on an iPhone

On Apple iPhone, there’s a way with which you can stop others from swiping through your photos. Although the ‘setup’ process might seem a bit complicated but once you do it, you can just do so by a few clicks. Want to know how? Read on: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Yptc...
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Why Indian Game Developers Prefer iOS Over Android for Premium Content

Developers in India find Apple’s ecosystem much more promising over Google’s, especially for premium games. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y5Ga...
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PUBG Mobile Lite vs PUBG Mobile: Game Modes, Maps, Gameplay, Server Options, and More

PUBG Mobile Lite is now available in India. In this article, we will take a quick look at what exactly is different between PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2K1Hb...
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Zomato Launches 'Infinity Dining' for Gold Members to Offer Unlimited Servings

Zomato Gold members can avail Infinity Dining to get an "eat and drink all they can" experience through over 350 restaurants and bars across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YkUV...
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WhatsApp Payments Coming to India Later This Year, Said to Now Have 400 Million Users in the Country

WhatsApp is all set to launch its peer-to-peer, UPI-based Pay service for over 300 million in India sometimes later this year. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Gu4J...
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PUBG Mobile Lite Launched in India for Phones With Less Than 2GB of RAM: Everything You Need to Know

PUBG Mobile Lite is now available in India. The India launch of the game comes almost a year after PUBG Mobile Lite made its debut in the Google Play Store for users in Philippines. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JTXq...
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WhatsApp iOS Beta Starts Testing Quick Media Edit Feature, Multi-Platform System Rumoured

WhatsApp has released a new beta for iOS, and version 2.19.80.16 removes the ability to save profile pictures using 3D Touch. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Mh9N...
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YouTube Videos Featuring Kids Get More Views: Pew Research Centre

Pew Research Centre said its findings show videos aimed at or featuring children are among YouTube's most popular materials. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Zg8Y...
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Google Parent Alphabet Sees Fresh Growth Amid Antitrust Woes

Alphabet said profits tripled in the second quarter from a year earlier to $9.9 billion while revenues increased 19 percent to $38.9 billion. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y7M0...
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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Edison didn't invent them, but light bulbs have a fascinating 200-year history

200 years before LEDs were a multibillion-dollar industry, and decades before Edison, light bulbs were just starting to enter the minds of curious scientists. from Tech https://ift.tt/2yesj...
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Jio emerges as India's biggest telecom player; Voda Idea user base dips to 320 million

According to the financial results reported by Reliance Industries last week, its subsidiary Reliance Jio had a user base of 331.3 million by June 2019. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JXgK...
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JB Straubel wasn't just Tesla's CTO — he invented the carmaker's core technologies

JB Straubel wasn't just CTO at Tesla, he was an inventor of its core technologies from Tech https://ift.tt/2OiHu...
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Earnings this week show Snap, Amazon and Twitter cutting into the Google-Facebook ad duopoly

Investors have a better sense of how the ad businesses of Amazon, Snap and Twitter stack up after the latest earnings reports. from Tech https://ift.tt/2LKZI...
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Marcus Hutchins, WannaCry 'Hero', Freed After Guilty Plea Over Banking Malware

A British cybersecurity expert who admitted writing and selling malware was spared prison Friday by a judge who said the misconduct was outweighed by his help in stopping a worldwide computer virus in 2017. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OhJd...
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Jio Saarthi Digital Assistant Launched to Ease Recharge Process for Subscribers

Reliance Jio has announced Jio Saarthi digital assistant that will be integrated within the MyJio app to make digital recharges easier. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32Tvj...
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Like Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant, Apple's Siri is listening to your conversations too

A former contractor has revealed that Apple is paying contractors to listen to users’ conversations with Siri. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GyZA...
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Apple Admits a Small Portion of Siri Recordings Are Heard by Humans

Apple allows Siri recordings to be heard by contractors as part of a process called "grading", which improves the efficacy of the voice assistant, a report claims. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2OmP4...
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T-Mobile wins US antitrust approval for $26 billion takeover of Sprint

The companies have agreed to divest Sprint's prepaid businesses, including Boost Mobile, to satellite television firm Dish Network Corp to create a fourth US wireless carrier. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LJnd...
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These are the top courses that you can do to get the next big IT job

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These are the top courses that you can do to get the next big IT job

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Expanding the limits of personalized medicine with high-performance computing

Imagine that you have a serious medical condition. Then imagine that when you visit a team of doctors, they could build an identical virtual 'twin' of the condition and simulate millions of ways to treat it until they develop an effective treatment. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2K7Zy...
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This Is How Much Virat Kohli and Priyanka Chopra Charge per Instagram Post

The 2019 Instagram Rich List released by Hopper HQ shows Kylie Jenner as the highest-paid celebrity influencer, who's claimed to cost $1.266 million (roughly Rs. 8.74 crores) for each sponsored post. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2MmZN...
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Twitter’s ‘Lights Out’ Dark Mode Could Be Coming to Android by Mid-September

Twitter is working on bringing Lights Out - its dark mode - to Android, and could do so by mid-September this year. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Mcs9...
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Tinder’s New Feature Aims to Keep LGBTQ Users Safe in Countries That Discriminate

Tinder has announced a new safety feature for members of the LGBTQ community aiming to protect them from the risk of using dating apps in nearly 70 countries where the LGBTQ status still remains criminalised. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Z9BL...
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Sound Amplifier by Google Now Works With Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Above

Google’s Sound Amplifier app will now be available for a wider audience as people who have smartphones running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above will be able to download and use it.  from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Yj98...
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OpenTable, the Dining Reservation App, Moves Into Delivery

The world's biggest online restaurant reservation service — which was founded 21 years ago — has been watching warily as more and more diners opt for delivery. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GpGD...
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Facebook's $5 Billion US FTC Fine Doesn't Mark the End of Its Troubles

Facebook survived its latest brush with US privacy regulators, at the cost of a record $5 billion fine and other restrictions imposed by the US FTC. But it's far from home free. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Gt85...
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DoorDash Says It Will Change Controversial Tipping Policy

DoorDash Chief Executive Officer Tony Xu, facing public criticism that the food-delivery company pays drivers less when they receive tips, said his company would rethink its approach to handling in-app tips. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JR6z...
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Facebook's US FTC Privacy Settlement Won't Hinder Ad Business

The US FTC finally unveiled details of a long-awaited settlement with Facebook for violating an order to protect users' privacy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2y82Y...
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Did Facebook Data Help Trump? Netflix's The Great Hack Documentary Explores Scandal

The new documentary The Great Hack captures how Facebook's cavalier handling of user data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal posed a threat to democracy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ycO1...
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Byju's to Replace Oppo on Indian Cricket Team Jersey

Team India will sport Oppo logo on their jerseys till the West Indies tour which commences on August 3 and ends on September 2. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y1pe...
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Netflix Rs. 199 Plan: Streaming Giant Launches a Mobile-Only Plan for India

Netflix has launched a new Rs. 199 monthly subscription plan for mobile users in India, and it is available from today. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Zjfw...
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Friday, July 26, 2019

YouTube Videos Featuring Kids Get More Views: Pew Research Centre

Pew Research Centre said its findings show videos aimed at or featuring children are among YouTube's most popular materials. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Zg8Y...
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Snapdeal delivers 'fake' products; Kota police books company founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal

They were booked for cheating under section 420 of the Indian Penal Code after businessman Indermohan Singh Honey complained that instead of a Woodland belt and a wallet, he was delivered fakes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Mf00...
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Google Parent Alphabet Sees Fresh Growth Amid Antitrust Woes

Alphabet said profits tripled in the second quarter from a year earlier to $9.9 billion while revenues increased 19 percent to $38.9 billion. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y7M0...
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Xiaomi, Samsung, others: Who won, who lost in the Indian smartphone market

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3D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

A research team led by engineers has developed a 3D printed pill that samples bacteria found in the gut -- known as the microbiome -- as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract (GI). The ability to profile bacterial species throughout the GI tract could have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that...
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Underwater glacial melting is occurring at higher rates than modeling predicts

Researchers have developed a new method to allow for the first direct measurement of the submarine melt rate of a tidewater glacier, and, in doing so, they concluded that current theoretical models may be underestimating glacial melt by up to two orders of magnitude. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30RLp...
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Strange bacteria hint at ancient origin of photosynthesis

Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the process is older than assumed. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JQd9...
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SoftBank launches new $108 billion fund to invest in A.I.

The SoftBank Vision Fund 2 has a total expected contribution of $108 billion from partners including Microsoft, Apple and Foxxcon. from Tech https://ift.tt/2LGfi...
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Gallery Go Launched as a Lightweight Google Photos Replacement, Now Available in Google Play Store

Gallery Go is the latest app to join Google’s Go-branded apps that work without requiring too much data or storage. Gallery Go is now available in the Play Store for all Android devices running version 8.1 (Oreo) or above worldwide. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JOi3...
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Lyft Makes Self-Driving Research Public in Bid to Speed Development

Lyft is making research data on self-driving technology available to the public in a bid to accelerate the development of robotic cars, which is seen as critical to the ride-hailing giant's future viability. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30XmC...
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Cashify Expands Its Footprint, Now Available in Over 1,500 Indian Cities

Cashify has announced that it has expanded its services to over 1,500 locations. Currently, the company has extended app-only services for Android smartphone users who will now be able to avail the service from 15,000 postal codes. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32Scn...
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Uber Freight Expands to Germany, Faces Local Competition

Uber is launching a freight platform in Germany, taking on local technology startups in a race to grab a share of Europe's $500 billion trucking market. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GqR4...
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Spain Court Rules Food-Delivery Couriers Are Employees, Not Freelancers

A Madrid court has ruled that couriers for online food delivery group Deliveroo are company employees, not just freelancers, clearing the way for workers to demand a formal contract and corresponding benefits. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Oq75...
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WhatsApp Unveils Privacy Education Partnership in India

WhatsApp has announced a partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in New Delhi to bring a series of privacy design workshops to its students. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ZaqF...
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TikTok Parent ByteDance Said to Acqui-Hire AI Music Startup Jukedeck

At least five employees of Jukedeck, including founder Ed Newton-Rex, have updated their LinkedIn profiles to say they started work at ByteDance's AI lab as early as April. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2y4pM...
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VLC Media Player Hit by Critical Security Flaw That Allows Remote Code Execution, VideoLAN Currently Working on a Patch

A critical security flaw has been spotted in VLC media player that can allow a malicious party to remotely execute harmful code or crash the media player. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32G31...
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Google Beefs Up Privacy Rules for Chrome Extensions; Researcher Discovers New Loophole to Detect Incognito Mode

Google has updated the User Data Policy on Chrome Web Store to stricter privacy rules for third-party extensions. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SxhK...
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Big Tech Faces Broad US Justice Department Antitrust Probe

The US Justice Department said on Tuesday it was opening a broad investigation of major digital technology firms into whether they engage in anticompetitive practices. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ycVz...
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Xiaomi’s New Mi Health App Spotted in Latest MIUI Beta: Report

Mi Health app was spotted on MIUI China Developer ROM 9.7.23, and it brings a host fitness-oriented features. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Oe23...
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Apple Denies Favouring Own Apps Over Competitors' in App Store Searches

Apple has denied the allegation that highlights its favouring nature towards ranking its own apps in App Store search results over the competition. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32PJY...
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Google Photos for Android Now Shows Live Video Previews in Main Timeline

Google is now adding live video previews to the main timeline of Google Photos for Android users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GqvL...
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Snapchat Daily Active Users Reach 203 Million in Q2, Beating Estimates

Snapchat on Tuesday beat analysts' estimates for user growth and revenue, getting a boost from a better version of its Android app and the launch of new augmented reality photo lenses. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XXos...
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Shark hotspots under worldwide threat from overfishing

Over 150 scientists from 26 countries combined movement data from nearly 2,000 sharks tracked with satellite tags. Using this tracking information, researchers identified areas of the ocean that were important for multiple species, shark 'hot spots', that were located in ocean frontal zones, boundaries in the sea between different water masses that...
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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Uber has tied up with this firm to offer electric three-wheelers in India

Uber already allows riders in India to book the ubiquitous three-wheeled vehicles dubbed "auto-rickshaws" or "autos". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GpMi...
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Tesla reports $408 million net loss, top executive to leave

Despite delivering a record 95,200 cars in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, Elon Musk-led electric car maker Tesla reported a net loss of $408 million for the quarter that ended June 30. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GtCd...
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Hyundai Motor working on an electric car for the mass market

Korean automobile major Hyundai Motor is developing an electric vehicle for the mass market and will launch it in a couple of year's time, said a top company official. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZgtV...
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Facebook ends Microsoft, Sony access to friend data

The data is related to using Facebook on PlayStation or to syncing friends' contact information with another service. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ygfi...
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Nokia Mobile Fan Festival: Offers on Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1 and more

HMD Global, the company that owns the right to manufacture and sell Nokia-branded handsets is running Nokia Mobile Fan Festival in India. As part of this, the company is offering the buyers of select Nokia devices an an assured gift card worth Rs 4,000. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LH6k...
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OpenTable, the Dining Reservation App, Moves Into Delivery

The world's biggest online restaurant reservation service — which was founded 21 years ago — has been watching warily as more and more diners opt for delivery. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GpGD...
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Facebook's $5 Billion US FTC Fine Doesn't Mark the End of Its Troubles

Facebook survived its latest brush with US privacy regulators, at the cost of a record $5 billion fine and other restrictions imposed by the US FTC. But it's far from home free. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Gt85...
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DoorDash Says It Will Change Controversial Tipping Policy

DoorDash Chief Executive Officer Tony Xu, facing public criticism that the food-delivery company pays drivers less when they receive tips, said his company would rethink its approach to handling in-app tips. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JR6z...
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Facebook's US FTC Privacy Settlement Won't Hinder Ad Business

The US FTC finally unveiled details of a long-awaited settlement with Facebook for violating an order to protect users' privacy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2y82Y...
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Can WhatsApp messages be traced? Yes, claims IIT professor

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SoftBank is reportedly committing $40 billion for its second mega fund

SoftBank's board is due to meet Thursday to approve the funding, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. from Tech https://ift.tt/2K3PE...
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Did Facebook Data Help Trump? Netflix's The Great Hack Documentary Explores Scandal

The new documentary The Great Hack captures how Facebook's cavalier handling of user data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal posed a threat to democracy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ycO1...
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Byju's to Replace Oppo on Indian Cricket Team Jersey

Team India will sport Oppo logo on their jerseys till the West Indies tour which commences on August 3 and ends on September 2. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y1pe...
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Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Targeting medical treatment to an ailing body part is a practice as old as medicine itself. A Band-Aid is placed on a skinned knee. Drops go into itchy eyes. A broken arm goes into a cast. from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News https://ift.tt/2SBd8...
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Samsung announces new launch date for its foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, will go on sale from September in selected markets after the launch was delayed by screen problems earlier this year. Samsung said in a statement it had made improvements to the nearly $2,000 phone and was conducting final tests. Changes included strengthening hinges which early...
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TCS hiring hits 5-year high: 30,000 joining letters, Net additions, bench strength and more

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Samsung says it fixed the $2,000 Galaxy Fold and plans to release the phone in September

Samsung announced improvements to the Galaxy Fold and a new release date on Wednesday evening. from Tech https://ift.tt/2ydf9...
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High Schools Are Starting to Bet on E-Sports - to Engage and Motivate

US High Schools Are Starting to Bet on E-Sports - To Engage and Motivate. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2yg0f...
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TikTok User Spending Crosses $10 Million in June, Growth Largely Driven by China: Sensor Tower

While India is TikTok's largest market, the growth in spending was driven by users in China, where gross revenue for the app has increased 271 percent since January. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2K07X...
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Microsoft to Pay $26 Million to Settle Probe Into Hungarian Kickback Scheme

Microsoft will pay $26 million to settle claims that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when a handful of Hungarian employees inflated margins on software sales to fund an improper payment scheme. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32MLv...
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Facebook Messenger Kids Service Flaw Gave Access to Unauthorised Users

Facebook has admitted a design flaw in its Messenger Kids Service that exposed thousands of children on group chats with unauthorised users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JYmF...
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Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI, a Startup Co-Founded by Elon Musk

Microsoft is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, a startup co-founded by Elon Musk, forging a partnership intent on creating artificial intelligence that rivals the human brain. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GpBQ...
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Google's Nest Hub Max to hit the stores on September 9

The device, announced at Google I/O, will be available in the UK, US and Australia. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32PM2...
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Amazon, Facebook top spenders on lobbying as regulators act tough

The anti-trust regulators in the US are scrutinising Facebook, Amazon, Apple and Google's parent company Alphabet over biased market practices and data privacy violations. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30X9N...
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VLC Media Player Hit by Critical Security Flaw That Allows Remote Code Execution, VideoLAN Currently Working on a Patch

A critical security flaw has been spotted in VLC media player that can allow a malicious party to remotely execute harmful code or crash the media player. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32G31...
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Google Beefs Up Privacy Rules for Chrome Extensions; Researcher Discovers New Loophole to Detect Incognito Mode

Google has updated the User Data Policy on Chrome Web Store to stricter privacy rules for third-party extensions. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SxhK...
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Big Tech Faces Broad US Justice Department Antitrust Probe

The US Justice Department said on Tuesday it was opening a broad investigation of major digital technology firms into whether they engage in anticompetitive practices. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ycVz...
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Xiaomi’s New Mi Health App Spotted in Latest MIUI Beta: Report

Mi Health app was spotted on MIUI China Developer ROM 9.7.23, and it brings a host fitness-oriented features. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Oe23...
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Netflix Mobile Plan Launched for India at Rs. 199 per Month: Here's All You Need to Know

Netflix has now launched a new Rs. 199 monthly subscription plan for mobile users in India, and it is available from today. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Zjfw...
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Apple Denies Favouring Its Own Apps Over Competitors' in App Store Search Results

Apple has denied the allegation that highlights its favouring nature towards ranking its own apps in App Store search results over the competition. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32PJY...
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How to Save WhatsApp Status Videos and Photos on Your Android Phone

WhatsApp Status photos and videos usually disappear within 24 hours. If you see an interesting WhatsApp Status and want to save it, follow these steps. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YcGU...
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Swiss data watchdog awaits details on Facebook cryptocurrency plan

Facebook Inc's Libra cryptocurrency project has not responded to an information request by Switzerland's data privacy watchdog, the authority said on Tuesday from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2y9sL...
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Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $5 billion to US to settle allegations

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will have to certify every three months that the company is properly safeguarding user privacy, a person briefed on the matter said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MaaJ...
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Google, Facebook, Amazon and other big tech firms face antitrust probe in US

The review will look into "whether and how market-leading online platforms have achieved market power and are engaging in practices that have reduced competition, stifled innovation, or otherwise harmed consumers" . from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32RJk...
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Huawei first-half revenue up about 30% despite U.S. ban: Report

HUAWEI TECH-RESULTS/Huawei first-half revenue up about 30% despite U.S. ban: Bloomberg from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Gt9I...
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Google Photos for Android Now Shows Live Video Previews in Main Timeline

Google is now adding live video previews to the main timeline of Google Photos for Android users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GqvL...
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36 countries where you can get Apple iPhone XS cheaper than in India

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Snapchat Daily Active Users Reach 203 Million in Q2, Beating Estimates

Snapchat on Tuesday beat analysts' estimates for user growth and revenue, getting a boost from a better version of its Android app and the launch of new augmented reality photo lenses. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XXos...
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Redmi K20 Pro 10-points review: What you must know about Xiaomi’s most powerful phone

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Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice

A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the brains of mice. These mice then showed severe alterations of specific behaviors that closely resemble those seen in human autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Tgl...
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Harnessing the power of microbes for mining in space

A new investigation on the International Space Station represents the first study of how microbes grow on and alter planetary rocks in microgravity and simulated Martian gravity. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ovsq...
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New moms may be vulnerable to 'sharenting'

Two related studies found evidence that women's feelings of vulnerability about being a mother are linked to their posting on social media -- and those posts sometimes include their children's personally identifiable information, such as names, birthdates, and photographs. The researchers suggest the need for enhanced governmental guidance to protect...
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TikTok Parent ByteDance to Set Up Data Centre in India

ByteDance, which owns the popular short video-sharing app TikTok, on Sunday said it was planning to set up a data centre in India. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30R8F...
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AG Barr's promise to probe Big Tech brings does the unthinkable — unites Democrats and Republicans

Big Tech is igniting a rare showing of bipartisanship in Washington. from Tech https://ift.tt/32RrJ...
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Google takes on Amazon, launches shopping platform

In a bid to take on Amazon in the burgeoning e-commerce space, Google has debuted its new shopping platform for the users in the US. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Za4o...
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Xiaomi fifth anniversary sale: Get up to Rs 12,000 discount on Mi LED TVs

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Apple supplier predicts strong consumer demand – and European chip stocks climb higher

Apple supplier AMS reported an upbeat outlook in its consumer business. from Tech https://ift.tt/2JWSz...
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16 industries which face job threats because of robotics, AI

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Trump talking about crypto can only be a good thing, CEO of top exchange Binance says

President Donald Trump might not be a fan of cryptocurrencies, but Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao doesn't seem worried. from Tech https://ift.tt/2JLEX...
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Microsoft to Pay $26 Million to Settle Probe Into Hungarian Kickback Scheme

Microsoft will pay $26 million to settle claims that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when a handful of Hungarian employees inflated margins on software sales to fund an improper payment scheme. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32MLv...
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Xiaomi anniversary sale: You can buy Mi LED TV 4A Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3 at Rs 5; here's how

As part of the ‘Mi turns 5’ sale, Xiaomi will be selling some of its products at Rs 5 via flash sales today, July 23, at 4pm and 6 pm. The products and the number of units of each product have been listed on Xiaomi India website. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Od5x...
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Facebook Messenger Kids Service Flaw Gave Access to Unauthorised Users

Facebook has admitted a design flaw in its Messenger Kids Service that exposed thousands of children on group chats with unauthorised users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JYmF...
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Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI, a Startup Co-Founded by Elon Musk

Microsoft is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, a startup co-founded by Elon Musk, forging a partnership intent on creating artificial intelligence that rivals the human brain. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GpBQ...
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Scientists document late Pleistocene/early Holocene Mesoamerican stone tool tradition

Scientists have documented the very earliest indigenous stone tool tradition in southern Mesoamerica. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JVj3...
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Astronomers make first calculations of magnetic activity in 'hot Jupiter' exoplanets

Signals from star-planet interactions tell of strong magnetic fields in 'hot Jupiters'. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LDuk...
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Scientists make fundamental discovery to creating better crops

Scientists have discovered the specific gene that controls an important symbiotic relationship between plants and soil fungi, and successfully facilitated the symbiosis in a plant that typically resists it. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32JaP...
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The Japan-South Korea conflict could push up the price of your next smartphone. Here's how

Japan and South Korea are part of a complex and tightly linked supply chain that produces electronic goods such as smartphones and laptops. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Y7oK...
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Parasitic plants use stolen genes to make them better parasites

Some parasitic plants steal genetic material from their host plants and use the stolen genes to more effectively siphon off the host's nutrients. A new study reveals that the parasitic plant dodder has stolen a large amount of genetic material from its hosts, including over 100 functional genes, through a process called horizontal gene transfer. from...
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Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water

A new study shows Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M6N6...
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More sensitive climates are more variable climates

A decade without any global warming is more likely to happen if the climate is more sensitive to carbon dioxide emissions, new research has revealed. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M4Ws...
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Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 India Price, Realme X in India, Xiaomi Mi A3 Launch, and More Tech News This Week

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro India launch, Realme X price in India, and Xiaomi Mi A3 debut grabbed the headlines. Everything that made the news in the world of tech over the week. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Objn...
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Widespread aspirin use despite few benefits, high risks

Nearly 30 million Americans older than 40 take aspirin daily to prevent cardiovascular disease. More than 6 million Americans take aspirin daily without physician's recommendation. Nearly half of Americans more than 70 years of age without cardiovascular disease, an estimate of nearly 10 million people, take aspirin daily -- despite current guidelines...
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Using antibiotics without a prescription is a prevalent public health problem

People using antibiotics without a prescription seems to be a prevalent public health problem. Antibiotics were obtained through various means, including saving leftover prescriptions for later use, getting them from friends and family, or obtaining them from local markets 'under the counter.' from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ybw...
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Exosomes may hold the answer to treating, diagnosing developmental brain disorders

Scientists shed new light on the role that exosomes play in brain development. They show that exosomes are not only integral to the development of neurons and neural circuits, but they can restore health to brain cells affected by developmental disease. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M4Hv...
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Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

New research in mice shows that the gut microbiome may affect the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z4bj...
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Monday, July 22, 2019

IIT Kharagpur students develop AI app for elderly care

Aiming to lend support to geriatric care by aiding caregivers to reach out to the aged on time, students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed two interconnected android smartphone applications, an official said on Monday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GpQw...
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How to transfer contacts from one Gmail account to another

Quite often people change their Gmail account and start cribbing about losing their contacts stored on the previous Gmail account. Thankfully, there’s a way that allows users to transfer all the contacts stored in the previous Gmail account to the new account. Here’s how one can do that: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JY8a...
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Huawei reportedly helped North Korea build its wireless network

Documents leaked to The Washington Post revealed that Huawei secretly worked with the North Korean government on its wireless network. from Tech https://ift.tt/2y0Xd...
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Huawei suppliers like Qualcomm and Intel will meet at White House as they seek exemptions from ban

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow will be in attendance, alongside representatives from tech companies Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel and Micron. from Tech https://ift.tt/30Q8F...
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Delta says the next big battle between airlines will take place on the ground

Delta says the next big area of competition in air travel is not in the passenger cabin but in the airport experience. Biometric screening at security, remodeling of terminals, and the addition of tiered lounges, are remaking the ground experience. from Tech https://ift.tt/2ZdGM...
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This is what Google's new phones will probably look like

New rendered photos of what the Google Pixel 4 probably looks like were published over the weekend. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Merq...
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CBS stations go dark for DirecTV customers amid contract dispute with AT&T

CBS and AT&T failed to renew their contact, resulting in millions of DirecTV subscribers losing access to CBS programming. from Tech https://ift.tt/2JSvR...
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Facebook user engagement keeps growing despite numerous scandals

Facebook has seen an increase in the median number of comments, likes and ads clicked by users, according to its Audience Insights tool. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Ss8x...
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Equifax to pay potentially as much as $700 million in data breach settlement

Equifax will pay at least $575 million, and potentially as much as $700 million, to settle allegations over its massive over 2017 data breach, U.S. regulators said in a statement. from Tech https://ift.tt/2M6zV...
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Sri Lanka launches new official map featuring Chinese investments

The "50,000" series of the Sri Lankan map, completed in 1995, has been updated and the new version was launched recently, Surveyor General P Sangakkara told Xinhua news agency in Colombo on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SsVH...
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Sale of Apple iPhones and other high-end phones in grey market causing revenue loss of Rs 2,500 crore: ICEA to government

The industry body has suggested imposing a maximum customs duty of Rs 4,000 on handsets priced above Rs 20,000 to discourage duty evasion and wipe out the premium for illegal sales. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2y4Iu...
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Cuttlefish ink found promising for cancer treatment

Researchers have found that cuttlefish ink—a black suspension sprayed by cuttlefish to deter predators—contains nanoparticles that strongly inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors in mice. The nanoparticles consist mostly of melanin by weight, along with amino acids, monosaccharides (simple sugars), metals, and other compounds. The researchers showed...
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Google and 9 other websites that spy on your porn history

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Reliance Jio to focus on subscriber numbers, not tariffs

RELIANCE-Reliance mobile operator Jio to focus on subscriber numbers not tariffs from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2M5JM...
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TikTok Parent ByteDance to Set Up Data Centre in India

ByteDance, which owns the popular short video-sharing app TikTok, on Sunday said it was planning to set up a data centre in India. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30R8F...
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Why virtual reality headsets failed to find buyers

Having been around for nearly five years now, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are yet to find adoption among the masses. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2y1zV...
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How TikTok has become Facebook's 'biggest problem' in India

Platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are facing strong competition from TikTok. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GqDj...
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Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) with pop-up selfie camera to launch in India soon

Chinese handset maker Huawei is soon going to launch a new smartphone in India soon called the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019). The teaser poster of the soon-to-be-launched handset has made an appearance on the Amazon India website. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LBze...
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After WhatsApp, this tool can now steal your Google, Facebook and Apple iCloud data

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Mukesh Ambani hasn't got a hike in 11 years: All you need to know

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TikTok Testing Instagram-Inspired Features: Report

TikTok is reportedly mulling to launch a host of new features that seem to have been inspired by Facebook-owned Instagram. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2O4Fs...
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Tinder Bypasses Google Play Billing for In-App Purchases, Revolt Against App Store Fee

Tinder joined a growing backlash against app store taxes by bypassing Google Play in a move that could shake up the billion-dollar industry dominated by Google and Apple. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XToT...
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YouTube Music App Now Allows Switching Between Audio and Video

YouTube Music is now letting premium users to transit from the audio of a track to watching the music video without any pauses or interruptions. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30Lhp...
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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Inclusive peace in Afghanistan means ‘women at the centre’ urges UN deputy chief in Kabul

The UN deputy chief issued an impassioned plea on Sunday for Afghans to reconcile with the past and put “women at the centre” of all efforts to forge a durable peace, and a truly inclusive political process where women’s voices are truly heard.  from UN News https://ift.tt/2Srvs...
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This health investor shadowed Jeff Bezos and worked for Bill Gates — here's what he learned

Peter Neupert worked for Microsoft and Amazon-backed Drugstore.com, where he got to know Jeff Bezos. He now advises start-ups. from Tech https://ift.tt/32GjS...
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As Instagram tests its 'like' ban, influencers will have to shift tactics to make money

Instagram began tests that hide "like" counts on posts. That means influencers who market products on Instagram will have to rely on different metrics to show success. from Tech https://ift.tt/30IqS...
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Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 India Price, Realme X in India, Xiaomi Mi A3 Launch, and More Tech News This Week

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro India launch, Realme X price in India, and Xiaomi Mi A3 debut grabbed the headlines. Everything that made the news in the world of tech over the week. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Objn...
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First jobs of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and 10 other tech billionaires

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Google to Fix Chrome Loophole That Exposed Incognito Status to Websites

Google Chrome restrains sites from saving your browsing history and capturing cookies, and the information you entered in forms when using the Incognito Mode, though it is found to enable some sites to secretly track users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JKgE...
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Chrome, Firefox Extensions With Up to 4 Million Installs Found Leaking Sensitive Personal Data

Some browser extensions have a side hustle in spying. From a privileged perch in your browser, they pass information about where you surf and what you view into a murky data economy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JIC0...
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Hotstar Most Popular Entertainment App Among Indian Smartphone Users, Report Claims

Hotstar is the most-penetrated OTT entertainment app with 49 percent of smartphone users having it installed on their devices. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30G8c...
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Instagram Will Now Alert Violators Before Deleting Their Accounts

Instagram is adding a new warning alert that would show users a history of the posts, comments and stories that could be or has been removed from the platform. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LqFe...
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WhatsApp for iPhone to Allow Voice Message Previews in Notifications

WhatsApp is now reported to allow users to play audio messages as well via notifications in a future update. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JMlP...
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NASA Astronaut Andrew Morgan, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station on 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Fifty years to the day that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped on the Moon in a giant leap for humanity, NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan and two fellow crew members arrived Saturday for their mission aboard the International Space Station, where humans have lived and worked continuously for more than 18 years. July 20, 2019 from NASA ...
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NASA Updates Broadcast of Next Space Station Resupply Launch, Prelaunch Activities

NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX now is targeting 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 24, for the launch of its 18th resupply mission to the International Space Station. Live coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency’s website with prelaunch events Tuesday, July 23. July 20, 2019 from NASA https://ift.tt/2JJcc...
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Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Mission on Moon Landing Anniversary

Vice President Mike Pence visited and gave remarks in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the agency’s Apollo 11 Moon landing and announce to America the completion of NASA’s Orion crew capsule for the first Artemis lunar mission. July 20,...
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Amazon's updated suspension policy still has sellers worried about getting inexplicably booted

Amazon's new policy doesn't go far enough to protect sellers from potentially unfair and wrongful suspensions, merchants say. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Y6EP...
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Saturday, July 20, 2019

How Amazon uses 18-wheelers to transfer heavy data loads to the cloud

Moving lots of data to a public cloud over the internet can take months or years. CNBC got an inside look at how AWS transfers data to the cloud for clients. from Tech https://ift.tt/30J8d...
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Meet Morgan Beller, the 26-year-old woman behind Facebook's plan to make its own currency

Facebook VP David Marcus is the face of the company's Libra digital currency, but the original driving force was a 26-year-old female engineer. from Tech https://ift.tt/2M3VK...
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TikTok Testing Instagram-Inspired Features: Report

TikTok is reportedly mulling to launch a host of new features that seem to have been inspired by Facebook-owned Instagram. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2O4Fs...
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TikTok may soon get these Instagram-like features

The wildly popular short video-sharing app TikTok is reportedly mulling to launch a host of new features that seem to have been inspired by Facebook-owned Instagram. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xYhQ...
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Google fined millions over YouTube breaching kids' privacy

Google has reportedly reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged violations of children's data privacy laws on its content sharing app YouTube. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2O6cS...
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Tinder Bypasses Google Play Billing for In-App Purchases, Revolt Against App Store Fee

Tinder joined a growing backlash against app store taxes by bypassing Google Play in a move that could shake up the billion-dollar industry dominated by Google and Apple. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XToT...
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YouTube Music App Now Allows Switching Between Audio and Video

YouTube Music is now letting premium users to transit from the audio of a track to watching the music video without any pauses or interruptions. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30Lhp...
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Here's a 'new way' to get Rs 17,000 discount on Apple iPhone XR

Apple has been running special discount on its most-affordable new flagship smartphone, iPhone XR. The company announced a promotional offer on iPhone XR in April this year. Under the offer, Cupertino-based company announced a price drop of Rs 17001 for iPhone XR, which was launched at starting price of Rs 76,900 in November 2018. from Gadgets Now...
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Realme X is Rs 5,000 cheaper than Xiaomi Redmi K20, but is it a better buy: Things to know

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FaceApp, the Viral Photo Editing App, Seems to Be Blocking Users From India

FaceApp users in India on both Android and iOS are getting errors and not able to use the viral photo editing app without a VPN. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XNF7...
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Uber Glitch Charges Users 100 Times Normal Price in the US

Uber passengers in multiple cities were startled Wednesday when they were charged 100 times their normal fare for short trips, a glitch that sparked jokes about surge pricing gone wild. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JRG6...
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Fortnite v9.40 Update Brings Redesigned Tactical Shotgun, Automatic Item Pickup, and More

Fortnite v.940 update introduces a deadlier version of the tactical shotgun, automatic item pickup, and a host of other UI changes. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32yvn...
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Instagram Begins Hiding Likes in More Countries 'To Remove Pressure'

Instagram started hiding "likes" on its platform in Australia, Brazil and several other major markets Thursday, saying it wanted to ease pressure on users, following criticism about its impacts on mental health. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YcZ2...
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Google Removes Stalker Apps From Play Store That May Have Spied on You

Google has removed seven stalker apps that were available on its Play Store as apps for children's safety or finding stolen phones but were being used to stalk employees, romantic partners or kids. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LVmt...
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Government Threatens to Ban TikTok, Asks It to Answer Queries on Anti-National Activities

Government has issued notices to social media platforms Tiktok and Helo along with a set of 21 questions threatening to ban these apps if it does not receive appropriate response, official sources said. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JDzj...
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FaceApp: US Senator Asks FBI, FTC to Probe Viral Photo Editing App Over Security Concerns

US Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer called on the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a national security and privacy investigation into FaceApp, a face-editing photo app developed in Russia, in a letter sent on Wednesday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JMQ4...
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Netflix Launching Cheaper Mobile-Only Plan in India

Netflix will roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India, tapping into a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is surging. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JLxO...
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Friday, July 19, 2019

Infosys co-founder awarded honorary doctorate by London varsity

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on Friday was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Royal Holloway, University of London, for his outstanding contribution to the field of Computer Science and the role model he represents in India and on the global stage. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JVh0...
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Elon Musk envisions SpaceX Starship's lunar landing by 2021

Uncrewed SpaceX Starship could land on the moon by 2021, following which, a manned moon mission could be a quick possibility, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XNS0...
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Hawaii declares state of emergency amid protests over huge telescope

The planned construction of an enormous telescope atop Mauna Kea is being blocked by Hawaiian protesters for whom the mountain is sacred land from New Scientist - Space https://ift.tt/2Y3tY...
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AI and Machine Learning used by researchers to track people's physical activities

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data from various social media sites, researchers tracked people's physical activities, from bowling to crossfit, in a bid to inform future efforts to tackle health disparities. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30Ja5...
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Big brands like K-Swiss and Nike are jumping on the esports bandwagon

Experts estimate that the global esports audience will reach 453.8 million people this year, generating $1.1 billion in revenue. from Tech https://ift.tt/32Bav...
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Britain's two biggest broadcasters are teaming up on a Netflix rival

A subscription to BritBox will cost just £5.99, and will let people watch TV shows across multiple screens and devices. from Tech https://ift.tt/2YeTT...
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Microsoft sets new fiscal year record, posts $33.7 billion revenue in Q4

Driven by growth in its Cloud and Surface laptop segments, Microsoft has posted revenue of $33.7 billion and net income of $13.2 billion for its fourth quarter that ended on June 30. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LqGC...
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Passive use of social media may increase depression, say researchers

Great holiday, fantastic party and incredible food, everyone shows their life in the best light on social networking apps like Facebook and Twitter, but researchers have found that people who use these apps passively are in danger of developing depressive symptoms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xRyn...
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Chrome, Firefox Extensions With Up to 4 Million Installs Found Leaking Sensitive Personal Data

Some browser extensions have a side hustle in spying. From a privileged perch in your browser, they pass information about where you surf and what you view into a murky data economy. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JIC0...
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Hotstar Most Popular Entertainment App Among Indian Smartphone Users, Report Claims

Hotstar is the most-penetrated OTT entertainment app with 49 percent of smartphone users having it installed on their devices. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30G8c...
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Europe fines Qualcomm $272 million for blocking rival Nvidia Corp

The European Commission, the EU's competition regulator, accused Qualcomm of predatory pricing between 2009 and 2011 aimed at forcing out British phone software maker Icera, now part of Nvidia Corp. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2M255...
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Instagram Will Now Alert Violators Before Deleting Their Accounts

Instagram is adding a new warning alert that would show users a history of the posts, comments and stories that could be or has been removed from the platform. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LqFe...
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ShopClues sacks 50% of its workforce

E-commerce platform ShopClues has laid off about 200 employees as it struggles to rein in costs in the hyper-competitive online shopping segment in India. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LtZM...
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Bitcoin vs Libra: Here are the key differences between the two cryptocurrencies

Libra and bitcoin are different in a lot of ways, from the technology behind them to the way they're used. from Tech https://ift.tt/2O3VI...
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The cost of owning an iPhone in India has just gone up: What you need to know

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How Google, Facebook track you even when you watch porn in incognito mode

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FaceApp Old-Age Filter App Goes Viral but You Might Want to Read Its Legal Terms Before Using

FaceApp old-age filter app use grants its developers the right to use your selfies, name, likeness, voice, or persona for commercial purposes. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30CPD...
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Google Maps to Now Show Bike Sharing Stations in 24 Cities Globally

Google is adding support for bike-sharing stations to let people be informed on docked bike sharing services near them. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XJ8Z...
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WhatsApp Payments Moves Closer to India Launch

Facebook is moving a step closer to launching its long-delayed WhatsApp payments service in India after wrapping up an audit of related data practices, according to people familiar with the matter. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XJWk...
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Google Parent Alphabet Unveils App to Provide Air-Traffic Control for Drones

Alphabet's Google that brought you free digital maps and email wants to do the same thing for your drone. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LrP7...
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World Emoji Day 2019: Apple, Google Reveal New Emojis Coming Later This Year

On World Emoji Day 2019, Apple and Google have offered a sneak peek at some of the emoji that is arriving on mobile and desktop devices later this year. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2O1om...
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Is Facebook Launching a TikTok Competitor?

With Facebook roping in former Google employee Jason Toff for a key portfolio, speculation is rife about the social networking giant preparing the launch of a serious competitor to the TikTok. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YRrH...
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Microsoft's biggest business segment is now the one that includes its Azure cloud

Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud segment had more revenue than the units containing Office and Windows for the first time in more than three years. from Tech https://ift.tt/2XYh5...
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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Fortnite v9.40 Update Brings Redesigned Tactical Shotgun, Automatic Item Pickup, and More

Fortnite v.940 update introduces a deadlier version of the tactical shotgun, automatic item pickup, and a host of other UI changes. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/32yvn...
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Instagram Begins Hiding Likes in More Countries ‘To Remove Pressure’

Instagram started hiding "likes" on its platform in Australia, Brazil and several other major markets Thursday, saying it wanted to ease pressure on users, following criticism about its impacts on mental health. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YcZ2...
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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro vs OnePlus 7: Which is better sub-Rs 35,000 flagship smartphone

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US lawmakers challenge Facebook over Libra plan

The social media company is fighting to get Washington on its side after it shocked regulators and lawmakers with its announcement on June 18 that it was hoping to launch a new digital coin called Libra in 2020. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YacV...
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Amazon in EU antitrust spotlight over use of merchant data

Amazon, Google, and Facebook are among U.S. tech giants which have triggered complaints from rivals and academics, prompting antitrust enforcers around the world to look at how they use data to boost their market power, which has also led to calls for their break-up. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XYwZ...
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Google Removes Stalker Apps From Play Store That May Have Spied on You

Google has removed seven stalker apps that were available on its Play Store as apps for children's safety or finding stolen phones but were being used to stalk employees, romantic partners or kids. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LVmt...
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Government notice to Tiktok, Helo; asks to answer 21 questions or face ban

Government has issued notices to social media platforms Tiktok and Helo along with a set of 21 questions threatening to ban these apps if it does not receive appropriate response, official sources said. The action from Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) follows complaint by RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) to the Prime Minister, in which...
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Government Threatens to Ban TikTok, Asks It to Answer Queries on Anti-National Activities

Government has issued notices to social media platforms Tiktok and Helo along with a set of 21 questions threatening to ban these apps if it does not receive appropriate response, official sources said. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JDzj...
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FaceApp: US Senator Asks FBI, FTC to Probe Viral Photo Editing App Over Security Concerns

US Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer called on the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a national security and privacy investigation into FaceApp, a face-editing photo app developed in Russia, in a letter sent on Wednesday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JMQ4...
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Netflix Launching Cheaper Mobile-Only Plan in India

Netflix will roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India, tapping into a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is surging. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JLxO...
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N26, the online bank backed by Peter Thiel, is now worth $3.5 billion

Germany online bank N26 said it raised a huge $170 million in additional funding, valuing the six-year-old fintech start-up at $3.5 billion. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Ghn7...
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A graphene superconductor that plays more than one tune

Researchers have developed a graphene device that's thinner than a human hair but has a depth of special traits. It easily switches from a superconducting material that conducts electricity without losing any energy, to an insulator that resists the flow of electric current, and back again to a superconductor -- all with a simple flip of a switch. from...
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5 trends that technology companies in India 'copied' from Xiaomi

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Could the heat of the Earth's crust become the ultimate energy source?

Scientists have developed a very stable battery cell that can directly convert heat into electricity, thus finally providing a way for exploiting geothermal energy in a sustainable way. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XSpE...
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Ultrasound-assisted optical imaging to replace endoscopy in breakthrough discovery

New research introduces a novel technique which uses ultrasound to noninvasively take optical images through a turbid medium such as biological tissue to image body's organs. This new method has the potential to eliminate the need for invasive visual exams using endoscopic cameras. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y1Ns...
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Take flight! Automating complex design of universal controller for hybrid drones

Hybrid unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are drones that combine the advantages of multi-copters and fixed-wing planes. These drones are equipped to vertically take off and land like multi-copters, yet also have the strong aerodynamic performance and energy-saving capabilities of traditional planes. As hybrid UAVs continue to evolve, however, controlling...
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Alexa to Get Hindi Support, Amazon Releases Voice Model to Help Build Skills Ahead of Launch

Amazon has released a new Hindi voice model for the Alexa Skills Kit to enable Hindi-language support for its digital voice assistant. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2lbLC...
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Truecaller Launches User Verification Software Development Kit for Mobile Web

Truecaller has announced the global launch of its user verification software development kit (SDK) solution exclusively for the mobile web platforms. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2l9fY...
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PUBG Mobile v0.13.5 Update Brings New PP-19 Gun, HDR Mode, Season 8 Royale Pass, and More

PUBG Mobile’s latest v0.13.5 update brings a new submachine gun called PP-19, adds HDR mode, introduces TPP-Team Deathmatch to Room Mode, and more. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XPH5...
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Windows 10 May Soon Allow Amazon Alexa to Activate on the Lock Screen

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18362.10005 aka 19H2 includes a change that will enable third-party digital assistants to voice activate on the lock screen, suggesting a deeper Alexa integration within Windows machines in the coming future. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2k0DH...
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WhatsApp, Telegram Security Flaws Can Let Hackers Manipulate Media Files: Symantec

Researchers from Symantec on Monday revealed vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to manipulate the images and audio files you receive on these platforms. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GbHd...
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Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Engineers have mimicked the human brain with an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LVQA...
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Ex-White House cybersecurity chief says Peter Thiel is right to call out Google on China

"Here's what I think is true: Google refused to work for the Pentagon on artificial intelligence" and it works on AI in China, says Richard Clarke. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Y2Wv...
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WhatsApp Payments Moves Closer to India Launch

Facebook is moving a step closer to launching its long-delayed WhatsApp payments service in India after wrapping up an audit of related data practices, according to people familiar with the matter. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XJWk...
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Annoyed by YouTube video recommendations? Here’s how to stop them

Thankfully, in a recent update, Google added a new feature that allows users to get more control over their homepage and videos that will be shown next, right from the settings section of the app. This feature also helps users see more personalized recommendations based on their preferences. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LUGJ...
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Airtel, Vodafone-Idea's postpaid tariffs 1.5-2 times higher than Reliance Jio: Report

A recent report by CLSA has said that the postpaid tariff plans of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are priced at a premium of 1.5 to 2 times that of Reliance Jio. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30vmL...
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Samsung cuts Exynos production amid S.Korea-Japan trade feud

The launch of Samsung's next flagship -- the Galaxy Note 10 -- is likely to get delayed as the tech major is reportedly slowing down the production of its top tier Exynos 9825 chipset for the handset. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xObl...
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IAC invests $250 million in car-sharing company Turo

IAC is set to invest $250 million in Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing firm that is often referred to as the "Airbnb for cars." from Tech https://ift.tt/2Y6nf...
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EU says it will investigate Amazon over possible anti-competitive business practices

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Google Parent Alphabet Unveils App to Provide Air-Traffic Control for Drones

Alphabet's Google that brought you free digital maps and email wants to do the same thing for your drone. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LrP7...
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FaceApp Goes Viral Again, but You Might Want to Read Its Legal Terms Before Using

If you use FaceApp, you're granting its developers to use your selfies, name, likeness, voice, or persona for commercial purposes. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30CPD...
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Facebook's digital currency Libra "delusional" and "dangerous": US lawmakers

The US lawmakers attacked Facebook's upcoming digital cryptocurrency Libra at a Senate hearing here, calling it "delusional" and "dangerous" and directing the social networking giant to clean up its house first before launching a new business model. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LVAg...
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World Emoji Day 2019: Apple, Google Reveal New Emojis Coming Later This Year

On World Emoji Day 2019, Apple and Google have offered a sneak peek at some of the emoji that is arriving on mobile and desktop devices later this year. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2O1om...
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How Elon Musk's startup plans to help people with brain disorders

To help paralysed people control devices and empower people with brain disorders enrich their lives, Elon Musk-led startup Neuralink has revealed tiny brain "threads" in a chip which is long lasting, usable at home and has the potential to replace cumbersome devices currently used as brain-machine interfaces. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GgNE...
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Google has been accused of working with China. Here's what they've been doing there

Google's services have been blocked in China for several years, but the company still has a business there, as the tech giant seeks to sell products to Chinese firms in international markets. from Tech https://ift.tt/2JIIZ...
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France expects first 5G deployment by next year

French telecom regulator Arcep expects the commercial roll-out of the next-generation 5G mobile phone network in the country to commence in 2020, to be followed by large-scale commercialisation a decade later. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SlJl...
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Is Facebook Launching a TikTok Competitor?

With Facebook roping in former Google employee Jason Toff for a key portfolio, speculation is rife about the social networking giant preparing the launch of a serious competitor to the TikTok. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YRrH...
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Elon Musk's latest project shows first step toward mind-reading brain implant

After years of speculation, Neuralink, the brain-machine interface start-up co-founded by Elon Musk, started talking directly to the public on Tuesday. from Tech https://ift.tt/30w2v...
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Isro wants ‘made-in-India GPS’ tech in smartphones: What you must know

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Snapchat Testing Netflix-Like Homepage for Shows Featuring Stars, Influencers

Snapchat is testing a new feature to let users binge-watch original content on its app. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NXOW...
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16 Million Followers of Indian Instagram Influencers Fake, Study Claims

A whopping 16 million followers of Indian influencers on Facebook-owned Instagram are fake, revealed a new study, suggesting such people are artificially boosting "vanity metrics". from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2jVca...
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Uber Eats Eyes Small Town India to Boost Food Orders

As the online food delivery market in India goes hyper-competitive, Uber Eats is now eyeing young professionals in metros and joint families in smaller towns to increase its footprint. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2jGy9...
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Google Shuts Down Blog Management Tool Blog Compass Less Than a Year After Its Launch

Google has pulled the plug on its blog management tool 'Blog Compass', after barely a year of its launch. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2lnTX...
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Google Defends Employing Humans to Listen to Some Voice-Assistant Recordings

Contractors employed by Google listen to recordings of conversations customers have with their Google voice-activated devices, the search giant said Thursday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2S8SW...
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Magnetite nanowires with sharp insulating transition

Magnetite (Fe3O4) is best known as a magnetic iron ore, and is the source of lodestone. It also has potential as a high-temperature resistor in electronics. In new research led by Osaka University, published in Nano Letters, ultra-thin nanowires made from Fe3O4 reveal insights into an intriguing property of this mineral. from Nanotechnology News -...
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Martin Parr's Laika and Soviet space dog kitsch collection - in photos

Laika, the Soviet space dog, paved the way for the race to the moon with her heroic flight. Now she’s acquired cult status, as Martin Parr's new book and exhibition of memorabilia shows from New Scientist - Space https://ift.tt/2l8Rf...
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Alexa to Get Hindi Support, Amazon Releases Voice Model to Help Build Skills Ahead of Launch

Amazon has released a new Hindi voice model for the Alexa Skills Kit to enable Hindi-language support for its digital voice assistant. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2lbLC...
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Truecaller Launches User Verification Software Development Kit for Mobile Web

Truecaller has announced the global launch of its user verification software development kit (SDK) solution exclusively for the mobile web platforms. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2l9fY...
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Facebook ropes in ex-Google employee for its new app division

Facebook has roped in former Google employee Jason Toff to work as Product Manager in Facebook's new app division under its recently formed New Product Experimentation (NPE) team. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2lvXE...
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Facebook to hold Libra currency launch until regulatory concerns are addressed

Facebook Inc said on Monday it would not proceed with the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency until regulatory concerns are addressed, as the US Treasury secretary took the unusual step of saying he had serious concerns it could be used for illicit activity. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2luic...
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Truecaller launches software development kit for mobile web

Communication app Truecaller on Tuesday announced the global launch of its software development kit (SDK) solution exclusively for the mobile web platforms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2GdbK...
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PUBG Mobile v0.13.5 Update Brings New PP-19 Gun, HDR Mode, Season 8 Royale Pass, and More

PUBG Mobile’s latest v0.13.5 update brings a new submachine gun called PP-19, adds HDR mode, introduces TPP-Team Deathmatch to Room Mode, and more. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XPH5...
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Why Microsoft Office 365 has been banned in German schools

In a first such case globally, schools in Germany have banned the use of Microsoft Office 365, after a data privacy authority for the state of Hesse ruled that using the popular software exposes personal information of students and teachers "to potential access by US authorities". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LnCw...
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Windows 10 May Soon Allow Amazon Alexa to Activate on the Lock Screen

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18362.10005 aka 19H2 includes a change that will enable third-party digital assistants to voice activate on the lock screen, suggesting a deeper Alexa integration within Windows machines in the coming future. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2k0DH...
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Windows 10 May Soon Allow Amazon Alexa to Activate on the Lock Screen

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18362.10005 aka 19H2 includes a change that will enable third-party digital assistants to voice activate on the lock screen, suggesting a deeper Alexa integration within Windows machines in the coming future. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2k0DH...
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Google should be probed by FBI, CIA over Chinese military links: Facebook board member

Billionaire investor and Facebook board member Peter Thiel has said Google should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for allegedly working with the Chinese military. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2k0yJ...
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Twitter brings updated desktop version, users not too happy

In a bid to make navigation faster, easier and website more personalized, micro-blogging site Twitter is rolling out an updated desktop version. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LUay...
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Amazon Prime Day sale last day: Top deals and discounts on Bose, Samsung and Apple devices

Amazon Prime Day Sales are about to end so grab your hands on these deals while you can. The list includes devices from Bose, Samsung, Apple and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xRcK...
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You can get a smartwatch worth Rs 15,990 free with this Huawei phone

Huawei P30 Pro comes with an original price tag of Rs 79,990. In the Prime Day sale, the phone is available with Rs 16,000 discount. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JBX4...
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WhatsApp, Telegram Security Flaws Can Let Hackers Manipulate Media Files: Symantec

Researchers from Symantec on Monday revealed vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to manipulate the images and audio files you receive on these platforms. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2GbHd...
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Japan-South Korea dispute is 'disturbing and unhelpful' for the global economy, says economist

Tensions between Japan and South Korea come as the U.S. and its trading partners are embroiled in a global trade war. from Tech https://ift.tt/2k5Z8...
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Slack CEO says he doesn't see Microsoft's reach as a threat

Microsoft's considerable reach into the corporate world isn't something Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield is very concerned about. from Tech https://ift.tt/2Y2Zq...
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Alibaba shareholders approve stock split that could boost shares ahead of reported Hong Kong IPO

The one-to-eight stock split would mean the current number of ordinary shares — which stands at 4 billion — will increase to 32 billion. It comes ahead of a reported Hong Kong listing. from Tech https://ift.tt/32qxr...
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Tech investor Peter Thiel thinks Elizabeth Warren is the most 'dangerous' Democrat against Trump

Early Facebook investor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel weighed in on the Democrats taking on the president in 2020, saying he was "most scared' by Elizabeth Warren. from Tech https://ift.tt/32uzD...
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Lunar eclipse tonight: Pro tips to click great photos from your smartphone

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Amazon Prime Day sale: 20 gadgets from Samsung, Xiaomi, JBL and others available at Rs 599 or less

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Monday, July 15, 2019

Shape-encoded dynamic assembly of mobile micromachines

Field-directed and self-propelled colloidal assembly can be used to build micromachines to perform complex motions and functions, although their integration as heterogenous components with specified structures, dynamics and functions within micromachines is challenging. In a recent study on Nature Materials, Yunus Alapan and co-workers at the departments...
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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Get discounts of up to Rs 7500 on these Xiaomi phones, airpurifiers and more

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16 million accounts of Indian Instagram influencers fake: Study

The research by Swedish e-commerce start-up A Good Company and data analytics firm HypeAuditor jointly assessed 1.84 million Instagram accounts across 82 countries. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Gbbk...
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Huawei is planning mass job cuts in the US: Report

Huawei's Chinese employees in the US were being given an option to return home and stay with the company. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30vQH...
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Google shuts down blog management tool 'Blog Compass'

Google has pulled the plug on its blog management tool 'Blog Compass', after barely a year of its launch. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ltDI...
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Huawei files to trademark 'Harmony' OS: Report

Chinese tech giant Huawei has reportedly filed a trademark application with the EU Intellectual Property Office for a new operating system (OS) called Harmony, even as issues with the US government after the trade blacklist seem to be easing now. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SgVV...
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Xiaomi Mi Super Bass wireless headphones launched at Rs 1,799: Key specifications and offers

Coming in two colour options- Black & Red and Black & Gold, the Mi Super Bass headphone is said to offer up to 20 hours of battery life. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2jZFE...
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Facebook's VR dream may not take off, says Oculus co-founder

Facebook-acquired Virtual Reality (VR) firm Oculus may not be profitable as the social networking giant is struggling to bring VR to the mainstream consumer market, says Jack McCauley, one of the co-founders of Oculus. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YRgI...
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Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook to face US hearings on anti-trust, cryptocurrency

Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook are set to face two US House hearings on anti-trust issues and Facebook's planned cryptocurrency Libra. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2G8qw...
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Realme X review: A star is born

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This Microsoft app for Android has crossed "1 billion installs" mark on Play Store

This milestone was ironic especially after last month, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates mentioned in an interview that his "greatest mistake ever" was missing out on the mobile operating system (OS) world, The Verge reported on Sunday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32tb9...
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Man gives credit to Apple Watch for saving him from drowning

A Chicago-based man has credited his Apple Watch for saving him from drowning. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2jW0s...
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16 Million Followers of Indian Instagram Influencers Fake, Study Claims

A whopping 16 million followers of Indian influencers on Facebook-owned Instagram are fake, revealed a new study, suggesting such people are artificially boosting "vanity metrics". from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2jVca...
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Realme X review: A star is born

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Uber Eats Eyes Small Town India to Boost Food Orders

As the online food delivery market in India goes hyper-competitive, Uber Eats is now eyeing young professionals in metros and joint families in smaller towns to increase its footprint. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2jGy9...
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Google Shuts Down Blog Management Tool Blog Compass Less Than a Year After Its Launch

Google has pulled the plug on its blog management tool 'Blog Compass', after barely a year of its launch. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2lnTX...
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Bitcoin plunges, briefly falling below $10,000, as Trump slams crypto

Bitcoin is still up more than 160% since the start of the year, despite the recent pullback. from Tech https://ift.tt/2jS2k...
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Amazon Prime Day sale 2019: OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue colour variant sale starts; Rs 1750 discount available

OnePlus 7 smartphone features a 6.41-inch optic AMOLED display. The Mirror Blue colour variant is priced at Rs 32,999. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SdK1...
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A lack of innovation could be why investments in China's tech firms are plunging

The value of venture capital investment in China fell 77% year-on-year in the second quarter. Investors say a lack of innovation is one major factor. from Tech https://ift.tt/2jRVe...
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Billionaire investor Peter Thiel reportedly says the FBI and CIA should investigate Google

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel spoke at the National Conservatism Conference, where he called Google's work in China "seemingly treasonous," Axios reported. from Tech https://ift.tt/2jTxV...
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Global App Revenue Grows 15 Percent to Hit $39 Billion in H1 2019: Sensor Tower

While consumers spent an estimated $25.5 billion globally on Apple's App Store in the first half of 2019, Google Play's estimated gross revenue was $14.2 billion for the half, the research showed. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XO25...
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Google Assistant Data Breach Faces Review by Irish Privacy Watchdog

Google faces a possible investigation by Irish data privacy regulators related to reports that contractors had been able to listen to audio of users of its digital assistant technology. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y1yC...
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Sunday, July 14, 2019

NBA and NFL commissioners tell how they're turning to technology to draw in fans

At the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, the heads of top sports leagues gave examples of how they can use technology to excite fans. from Tech https://ift.tt/2ljbm...
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Huawei reportedly plans to lay off hundreds of employees in the US

The layoffs are expected to hit Huawei's U.S. development subsidiary Futurewei, according to the Journal. Futurewei employs 850 people in research labs throughout the U.S., including Texas, California and Washington state. from Tech https://ift.tt/2xKmw...
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The Zoom bug that could've let hackers spy on video meetings tapped into people's deepest tech fears

A big, public reaction to what should have been a minor fix in the Zoom collaboration tool says more about consumers' growing discomfort about the realities of the video and audio tools that now surround us. from Tech https://ift.tt/30tYr...
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Facebook will never break through with Oculus, says one of the VR company's co-founders

Jack McCauley was one of the six Oculus co-founders, but he's also one of its biggest bears, telling CNBC he doesn't think there's a market for virtual reality video gaming. from Tech https://ift.tt/2lgOm...
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England vs New Zealand World Cup Final: How to Watch Live Stream on Mobile and Desktop

England vs New Zealand World Cup final marks the end of the month-and-a-half long ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. How to watch live stream and track live score. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LTP2...
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Amazon Prime Day Sale starts tomorrow: 12 tips to get the best deals and discounts

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Twitter Users in Canada Will Be Able to Hide Replies to Their Tweets From Next Week

Twitter's much-awaited hide replies feature will start rolling out to select users in Canada from next week for testing. The feature doesn't remove tweets but simply lets them hide the replies they don't like. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XHAX...
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Shoelace Is a New Social Network From Google, Now Live in New York City

Shoelace, which comes from Google’s in-house incubator Area 120, is aimed at helping people find activities to do and people to do those activities with. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NTsN...
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Wildlife Traffickers Use Facebook, Instagram to Find Black-Market Buyers

Social networks and online marketplaces have long been hubs of illegal activity, including exotic animal trafficking. Smugglers use the platforms as digital billboards, often sharing photos and videos of their merchandise for users around the world to see. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ShH2...
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Google Maps Adds Over 45,000 Toilets in Indian Government’s 'Loo Review' Campaign

Google Maps has added more than 45,000 community and public toilets as part of the Central government's "Loo Review" campaign, according to media reports. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LLyx...
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Fortnite, PUBG Coaches Now Being Offered on Fiverr

Fiverr is tapping into the phenomenal success of Fortnite and PUBG by hooking up players with online gaming experts, who will help them up their game while helping the company make some money in the process. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NOmb...
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Apple Returns Parental Control App OurPact to App Store After Removing It Over Privacy Concerns

Apple this week restored parental control app OurPact to App Store after removing it in February, the company said on Thursday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LigH...
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Google Defends Employing Humans to Listen to Some Voice-Assistant Recordings

Contractors employed by Google listen to recordings of conversations customers have with their Google voice-activated devices, the search giant said Thursday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2S8SW...
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Microsoft Teams Surpasses Over 13 Million Daily Active Users, Azure Kinect Developer Kit Gets General Availability

Microsoft Teams is claimed to have over 13 million daily active users and 19 million weekly active users. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LhdO...
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Saturday, July 13, 2019

Facebook faces $5 billion fine, largest ever for a tech company so far

The US Federal Trade Commission has reportedly imposed $5 billion fine on Facebook which is by far the largest it's given to a technology company but is unlikely to make a dent in FB's deep pockets. The fine is against privacy violations and mishandling user data by the social media giant. The case now moves to the Justice Department's civil division...
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Google to update News tab to emphasise on headlines

Laying more emphasis on headlines and publisher names, Google is redesigning the News tab of its desktop search. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32ozW...
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Trump blasts Bitcoin, Libra; demands their regulation

Financial Stability Oversight Council expected to conduct review from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2jJpe...
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Google says partner leaked classified Dutch data

Paris, Jul 12 (AFP) Internet giant Google acknowledged Thursday that a language expert it partnered with had leaked sensitive Dutch audio data, following a report by the Belgian media group VRT. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/30u5U...
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Facebook, Google Drive, USB drive and more ‘banned’ for government employees during work

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Google Assistant Data Breach Faces Review by Irish Privacy Watchdog

Google faces a possible investigation by Irish data privacy regulators related to reports that contractors had been able to listen to audio of users of its digital assistant technology. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Y1yC...
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Tata Comm, Thales partner for SIM security of IoT devices

Tata Communications has partnered with Rafale aircraft vendor Thales to develop a secure connectivity solution for internet of things (IoT) devices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2jHpC...
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Doubts over Huawei's participation in India's 5G roll out deepens

With 20% of all 5G patents in the world, Huawei has grabbed 50 commercial 5G contracts globally. But it came under the scanner due to allegations of spying on behalf of the Chinese government. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NUwk...
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Japan sets up working group on impact of Facebook's digital currency

G7-ECONOMY-JAPAN-Japan sets up working group on impact of Facebook's Libra ahead of G7 from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2jIdc...
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Nokia 9 PureView vs OnePlus 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 3a XL vs iPhone XR

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Google Kills Nest App for Apple Watch, Wear OS Smartwatches

Google said only a small number of users were utilising the app. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2xJ3E...
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Apple Disables Walkie-Talkie App Over Vulnerability That Could Allow iPhone Eavesdropping

Apple has disabled the Walkie-Talkie app after the discovery of a vulnerability that could allow someone to eavesdrop on another person through an iPhone. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XKfx...
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Microsoft Opens First European Store in London's West End

Microsoft will open its first European retail store in London on Thursday, showcasing technology ranging from Xbox games and Surface tablets to augmented reality and LinkedIn masterclasses. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YSFI...
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Google Recreates Apollo 11 Command Module in AR to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

When users search for Apollo 11 on an AR-enabled device, they will see an AR option in the Knowledge Panel. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2XDMQ...
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Google Maps Gets Redesigned Explore, For You Tabs, Offers Section Specifically for Indian Users

Google Maps has been updated in India with a redesigned Explorer tab and a new Offers section alongside an updated For You section. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2G5hd...
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Google Translate Instant Camera Feature Gets a Massive Update With Support for Over 100 Languages

Google is now pushing a new significant update to its Translate app with support for new languages, a better interface for the instant camera, and performance boost. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LOPV...
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HBO and Netflix: From 'Friends' to Foes

Netflix and the soon-to-come HBO Max app need a little of what each other has. In the meantime, consumers may be the ones who lose out. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JBMn...
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WhatsApp Messages Can Be Traced Without Diluting End-to-End Encryption, IIT-M Professor Says

With India pressing for traceability of WhatsApp messages to check the spread of fake news, a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras on Wednesday stressed that the issue can be easily resolved. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LgE0...
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Apple Pushes Silent macOS Update to Remove 'Secret' Zoom Web Server

Apple has released a silent macOS update to remove the controversial local Web server installed by Zoom for Mac app. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2YVpP...
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WhatsApp Said to Bring 'Quick Edit Media Shortcut' for Media Files You Send, Receive in Chats, Groups

WhatsApp for Android and iPhone have been spotted getting a 'Quick Edit Media Shortcut' feature that will enable quick editing of media files you have sent or received on the app. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JvaY...
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15 Million Android Devices in India Infected by Newly Discovered Malware, Check Point Research Claims

A new smartphone malware called “Agent Smith” has been discovered that has infected 25 million devices worldwide, including 15 million in India, Check Point Research claims. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/30xFW...
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IBM Proposes Changes to Law Shielding Internet Firms From User Content Liability

IBM proposed changes to a 1996 law that protects internet companies from liabilities related to what users post on their platforms. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2G5U4...
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Google Assistant Recordings Being Secretly Listened to by Contractors: Report

Third-party contractors are recording and secretly listening to your Google Assistant recordings, a new report has claimed. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2G5Tg...
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Friday, July 12, 2019

Google Maps Adds Over 45,000 Toilets in Indian Government’s 'Loo Review' Campaign

Google Maps has added more than 45,000 community and public toilets as part of the Central government's "Loo Review" campaign, according to media reports. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LLyx...
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Fortnite, PUBG Coaches Now Being Offered on Fiverr

Fiverr is tapping into the phenomenal success of Fortnite and PUBG by hooking up players with online gaming experts, who will help them up their game while helping the company make some money in the process. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NOmb...
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Apple Returns Parental Control App OurPact to App Store After Removing It Over Privacy Concerns

Apple this week restored parental control app OurPact to App Store after removing it in February, the company said on Thursday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LigH...
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Huawei to launch its first 5G smartphone on July 26

Huawei is expected to release its first 5G smartphone, the Huawei Mate 20 X, at its headquarters in Shenzhen, state-run the Global Times quoted unnamed Huawei officials as saying. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2G6AJ...
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Google Defends Employing Humans to Listen to Some Voice-Assistant Recordings

Contractors employed by Google listen to recordings of conversations customers have with their Google voice-activated devices, the search giant said Thursday. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2S8SW...
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These two new Apple iPhones may get a price cut soon

Apple Inc’s top-end iPhones, assembled in India by Foxconn’s local unit, are likely to hit Indian stores next month, a source said, potentially helping the tech giant drop prices in the world’s second-biggest smartphone market. The India-made iPhone XR and XS devices are expected to hit the market by August. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xLvP...
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Android users, Google has removed these 15 apps; delete them from your phones right away

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Tinder CEO says he's not worried about competition from Facebook

Dating app Tinder's position as an influential brand among young adults can help it withstand competition from Facebook, CEO Elie Seidman said. from Tech https://ift.tt/2S8Dc...
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Artificial 'muscles' achieve powerful pulling force

As a cucumber plant grows, it sprouts tightly coiled tendrils that seek out supports in order to pull the plant upward. This ensures the plant receives as much sunlight exposure as possible. Now, researchers have found a way to imitate this coiling-and-pulling mechanism to produce contracting fibers that could be used as artificial muscles for robots,...
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How to capture waste heat energy with improved polymers

By one official estimate, American manufacturing, transportation, residential and commercial consumers use only about 40 percent of the energy they draw on, wasting 60 percent. Often, this wasted energy escapes as heat, or thermal energy, from inefficient technology that fails to harvest that potential power. Now chemists outline a new way toward more...
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AirDrop Requests Have Become Gen Z's Version of Passing Notes

AirDrop, which allows rapid file transfer between Apple devices, was created for convenience. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JqZc...
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Samsung Venture Invests $8.5 Million in 4 Indian Startups, Including Indus OS Maker

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, the venture capital arm of Samsung, on Wednesday announced its maiden investments in India,. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2G6Fb...
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Walmart Said to Get $10-Billion Surprise After Buying Flipkart

When Walmart paid $16 billion for control of Flipkart it got a little-noticed digital payments subsidiary as part of the deal - PhonePe. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2G5GJ...
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