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29 Jan 2020
AppleApple HomePod finally arrives in India, costs Rs. 20,000
Apple's HomePod, which debuted in countries like the US, UK, and Australia in February 2018, has finally arrived in India.
29 Jan 2020
GoogleSoon, Google will transcribe, translate lectures in real time
In a major development, Google has announced a feature that would let people use the Translate app on their phones to translate and transcribe long-form speech into any desired language. In real time!
29 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20 series, Z Flip: Sale date, prices tipped
Samsung is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, and a new Z Flip foldable model on February 11. A barrage of leaks has already confirmed the new design and the specifications of these handsets.
29 Jan 2020
AppleWatch out! Trojan disguised as flash update infecting Macs
If a random Flash update pops-up on your Mac computer, better be sure that it is a notification from the official Adobe-owned program.
29 Jan 2020
Microsoft#TechBytes: Tricks to become more productive while using Windows 10
Now that Windows 7 has lost support and Windows 10 is the only option to stay in Microsoft's ecosystem, you need some essential hacks to get the most out of the OS.
28 Jan 2020
WuhanNow, you can track Coronavirus online: Here's how
The outbreak of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV in China and different parts of the world has raised major alarms from governments and health institutions.
28 Jan 2020
XiaomiPOCO X2 to be launched on February 4: Details here
Xiaomi's spin-off POCO is all set to launch the sequel to its 2018 smartphone POCO F1. The upcoming handset will be called POCO X2 and will go official in India on February 4.
28 Jan 2020
Stanford UniversityThis soft, stretchable battery can soon power your wearables
In a major development, engineers at Stanford have come up with a new soft and stretchable battery for electronics.
28 Jan 2020
OnePlusHere's how OnePlus aims to improve its cameras
OnePlus is working to bring several videography improvements to its existing and future smartphones based on the feedback that it got from a recently held Open Ears Forum in New York.
28 Jan 2020
MicrosoftAvast sold user-data to Google, Microsoft for millions of dollars
Avast, one of the leading providers of anti-virus and internet security solutions, is facing flak for engaging in some shady data business.
27 Jan 2020
YouTubeYouTube Premium subscribers could soon get a free channel membership
YouTube allows you to become a member of your favorite channel by paying a monthly fee in return for some exclusive benefits like loyalty badges, custom emojis, and extra videos. However, if you have a YouTube Premium subscription, you may soon get all these perks for free.
27 Jan 2020
QualcommNokia 9.2's launch details tipped, will come with "great cameras"
HMD Global is working on Nokia 9.2, a flagship smartphone that would be launched later this year as a sequel to the camera-centric Nokia 9 PureView.
27 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 10 v/s Note 10 Lite: What's different?
Samsung has recently launched the Note 10 Lite as a scaled-down version of the last year's flagship, Note 10.
27 Jan 2020
SamsungTop 5 smart TVs coming in 2020
The recently-concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is proof that 2020 is going to be an exciting year for TV lovers.
27 Jan 2020
FacebookFacebook tracks you regularly - how to stop it?
Facebook operates on people's data - it collects personal information from users and then sells the same to advertisers to show personalized ads to each individual and make money.
26 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle Pixel 4a could launch on May 12
Google Pixel 4a, the sequel to last year's low-cost Pixel 3a series, could be launched at the company's I/O 2020 conference scheduled from May 12-14 in Mountain View, California.
26 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung to offer free Galaxy Buds+ with S20+, S20-Ultra pre-orders
Samsung's latest S20 series flagship smartphones, arriving on February 11, will be available with an attractive pre-order offer.
26 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung could launch Galaxy Fold 2 in Q2 2020
In a couple of weeks from now, Samsung will launch its Galaxy Z Flip and S20 series smartphones at its February 11 "Galaxy Unpacked" event. However, these are not the only handsets you should be excited about.
26 Jan 2020
MotorolaMotorola is readying a smartphone with built-in stylus, suggests render
Motorola is working on expanding its product lineup with a new smartphone. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared a render of this unnamed handset, revealing some of its key design details.
26 Jan 2020
YouTube#TechBytes: How to watch videos while working on Google Chrome
If you've gone through the trouble of leaving a video-playing tab to finish up your work or look up something, we know your pain.
26 Jan 2020
Samsung#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Microsoft's data leak, OnePlus 8 specs, ISRO's Vyommitra, more
This week, some major developments were noted in the tech space.
26 Jan 2020
OnePlusOnePlus showcases Concept smartphone that has disappearing cameras
OnePlus has showcased a black color variant of the Concept One smartphone that made headlines at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 event for its disappearing rear camera.
26 Jan 2020
SamsungWhy QLC storage technology in SSDs is a concern?
Over the years, solid-state drives (SSDs) have evolved immensely. They now offer bigger capacities and faster read/write speeds while still being relatively compact.
25 Jan 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra feature roundup: Best smartphone of 2020?
Just days from now, Samsung will take the center stage to announce its latest smartphones including the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.
25 Jan 2020
Space NewsNASA, ESA astronauts baked 'space cookies' for the first time
For the first time in the history of human spaceflight, astronauts have baked something in space - a batch of cookies.
25 Jan 2020
SecurityNearly 200 malicious add-ons detected in Firefox, now removed
Mozilla has been trying to make privacy its calling card to get people to ditch Google for Firefox.
25 Jan 2020
WhatsAppHow to enable dark mode in WhatsApp (for Android users)
A full-fledged dark mode has been one of the most requested features in WhatsApp, and it's finally here for Android users to try.
25 Jan 2020
GoogleNearby Sharing, Google's challenger for Apple AirDrop, seen in action
Apple AirDrop is a real treat, and very soon, perhaps in a matter of months, Google will have its own native solution to beat that.
25 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle promises to make search 'better' after redesign criticized
Despite giving more than a decade to improve Search and transform it into the platform we use today, Google is facing severe backlash from its users.
25 Jan 2020
AndroidUnderstanding how Truecaller shows caller name before call actually connects
Since its inception in 2009, Truecaller has been helping people with features like caller identification, spam call blocking, SMS filtering, and several others.
25 Jan 2020
Nokia 7These premium Nokia phones have become cheaper in India
Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2, the Android One-based mid-range smartphones which were launched in India last year, have received a permanent price cut in the country.
25 Jan 2020
HuaweiHuawei's latest fitness band can monitor heart-rate, detect sleep disorders
As the latest addition to its portfolio of wearables, Huawei has launched the new Band 4 in India.
24 Jan 2020
WhatsApp#TechBytes: How to secure your WhatsApp from hacking attempts
In the digital age, people value their data just as much as their money.
24 Jan 2020
FacebookGovernment will launch its own internal messaging app, like WhatsApp
India has been at loggerheads with Facebook-owned WhatsApp over non-traceability of messages.
24 Jan 2020
IndiaSamsung Galaxy Note10 Lite v/s OnePlus 7T: Which is better?
As a scaled-down version of Note 10, Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy Note 10 Lite in India.
24 Jan 2020
FlipkartOPPO F15, with 48MP quad camera, goes on sale
OPPO F15, the premium mid-range smartphone which went official in India earlier this month, has gone on sale today.
24 Jan 2020
XiaomiThese Xiaomi phones have become cheaper in India
Xiaomi has reduced the prices of its flagship Redmi K20 Pro and mid-range Mi A3 smartphones in India by Rs. 1,000. With the latest price revision, the former is available at a starting price of Rs. 24,999, while the latter is up for grabs starting Rs. 11,999.
24 Jan 2020
UberNot feeling safe on a date? Use Tinder's 'panic' button
Tinder has grown into one of the biggest dating platforms, with millions shelling out money to use the service.
24 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle I/O 2020 set to kick off on May 12
Google I/O 2020, the next developer conference hosted by the internet giant, is set to kick off on May 12.
24 Jan 2020
AndroidNow, Facebook is testing dark mode for Android users
After Instagram and WhatsApp, the main Facebook app appears to be gearing up for its own 'dark mode'.
