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30 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung Note 9 will be drastically different from Note 8

A few days from now, Samsung will unveil its latest phablet series smartphone, Galaxy Note 9, on August 9 at the company's 'Unpacked' event in New York.

30 Jul 2018

X

Elliot Alderson: The hacker who started the Aadhaar security controversy

TRAI chairman RS Sharma is in the midst of a storm now after his Twitter challenge on Aadhaar's security majorly backfired.

30 Jul 2018

Malware

Businesses beware: New cryptomining malware infects corporate networks worldwide

In the latest instance of cryptojacking, researchers from Kaspersky Lab have found a new cryptomining malware that is spreading itself across corporate networks worldwide.

30 Jul 2018

Space News

Indian-priest's work on galaxies changes astronomy as we know it

For most, science vs faith is a choice. For Indian-origin Richard D'Souza, science was simply a way to get closer to the divine.

30 Jul 2018

Huawei

Top 6 upcoming foldable smartphones in the market

There seems to be a barrage of upcoming foldable smartphones in the market, at least that is how brands are making it sound like, with some promising foldable screens as soon as 2018.

29 Jul 2018

Japan

Apple's upcoming 6.1-inch iPhone will feature ultra-small bezels: Report

We all know that Apple's 2018 iPhone line up will have 3 iPhones - two featuring OLED displays and a third cheaper variant with an LCD display.

29 Jul 2018

India

2018 Hero Karizma ZMR launched for Rs. 1.08 lakh

After getting pulled off from the shelves in 2017, Hero MotoCorp has quietly re-introduced its Hero Karizma ZMR motorcycle in India.

29 Jul 2018

Google Maps

7 Google products you didn't know existed

Google has not only become synonymous with web searches, but it has also become well known for providing other indispensable services like Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, and YouTube.

29 Jul 2018

OPPO

OPPO and Vivo could soon launch smartphones with 10GB RAM

If you think 8GB RAM on a mobile is the latest fad, how about 10GB RAM?

29 Jul 2018

India

2018 Porsche Macan facelift unveiled, India launch soon

German automaker Porsche has unveiled its 2018 Macan facelift in Shanghai, China.

29 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung Note 9 gets listed on Flipkart, ahead of launch

Samsung is set to unveil its latest phablet series smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, on August 9 at the company's 'Unpacked' event in New York.

29 Jul 2018

Android

Top 6 highly addictive casual games for every platform

Simple video games created for people to just have fun and de-stress are called casual games. They don't demand a lot of time and can be played anytime.

29 Jul 2018

WhatsApp

9 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now

Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.

28 Jul 2018

Apple

Apple's 2018 iPad Pro will get iPhone X-like design: Reports

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro will feature slightly smaller and thinner body and will not come with a headphone jack, according to Japanese site Macotakara.

28 Jul 2018

India

Xiaomi's flagship Pocophone F1 could soon launch in India: Reports

Xiaomi could soon launch its first smartphone, under the Pocophone series, in India and other global markets, according to reports.

28 Jul 2018

YouTube

Google Drive to hit 1 billion users mark this week

Google just can't stop growing.

28 Jul 2018

X

Twitter is blocking accounts named "Elon Musk": Here's why

As part of its ongoing efforts to curb fake accounts, Twitter is now shutting down the accounts of those whose display names read "Elon Musk".

28 Jul 2018

OPPO

OPPO Find X fails bend test: Watch video

Thanks to YouTuber Zack of JerryRigEverything channel, we know how durable modern day smartphones are.

28 Jul 2018

Flipkart

ASUS ZenFone 5Z 8GB/256GB variant available from July 30

The top-end variant of the recently launched ASUS ZenFone 5Z, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, will go on sale for the first time starting July 30, via Flipkart.

28 Jul 2018

Google Assistant

War of the virtual assistants: Google Assistant wins IQ test

Ever wondered which virtual assistant, among the many that are available, is smarter? Well, it seems like we have a conclusive answer now.

28 Jul 2018

Microsoft

6 best-rated Xbox One games of 2018 you should play

Xbox One is Microsoft's eighth-generation gaming console released in 2013. Despite a rough start, Xbox One started picking up steam and is among the most popular home video-game consoles.

28 Jul 2018

Hulu

Confused between Smart TVs and Android TVs? Here's the answer

Technology is going through some amazing innovations. Phones have become way smarter, watches have become more functional, and even televisions have gone through some amazing changes.

27 Jul 2018

Huawei

Honor Note 10 to pack a massive 5,000mAh battery

Huawei sub-brand Honor is working to launch the phablet version of its 2018 flagship, the Note 10.

27 Jul 2018

India

#SmartphonesFaceoff: OnePlus 6 v/s Huawei Nova 3

In India's mid-premium smartphone segment, Huawei has launched Nova 3 for Rs. 34,999 (6GB/128GB) to compete against the likes of Honor 10, ASUS ZenFone 5Z and the well-established OnePlus 6.

27 Jul 2018

Google

Following Apple, Google bans cryptocurrency mining apps on PlayStore

Following in the footsteps of Apple, Google has now banned all cryptocurrency mining apps on PlayStore.

27 Jul 2018

Chile

Einstein's general theory of relativity passes the blackhole test

Despite being over a 100 years old, Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity has passed yet another test with flying colors.

27 Jul 2018

YouTube

Lenovo to ship the first-ever Google Assistant smart display

It seems that Google has found an answer to Amazon's Echo Show smart display, albeit not using its own hardware, but through Lenovo's Smart Display device.

27 Jul 2018

India

Moto G6 Plus to soon launch in India, hints Motorola

Lenovo-owned Motorola has teased the arrival of its Moto G6 Plus smartphone in India.

27 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung's 'unbreakable' OLED display could be a game changer

Samsung has unveiled a new kind of OLED display that is not only flexible but is also claimed to be 'unbreakable'.

27 Jul 2018

India

Indian students win Microsoft award for anti-fake medicine app

Three students from the RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, have won a special award from Microsoft, along with $15,000 in prize money, for designing an app, "Drugsafe", that can identify fake medicines.

27 Jul 2018

Technology

Amazon's facial recognition AI wrongly identifies 28 politicians as criminals

Confirming long-standing fears about potential loopholes, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) conducted a study using Amazon's facial recognition technology, and found that it incorrectly matched people to faces. It even seemed to have a racial bias.

27 Jul 2018

Samsung

Which all smartphones got cheaper recently?

Smartphone technology is getting better by the day, but devices, especially the premium ones, are getting expensive and that's when "price drops" come to the rescue of buyers.

26 Jul 2018

India

Acer Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop launched for Rs. 2,49,999

Expanding its portfolio of gaming laptops, Acer has launched the high-end Acer Predator Helio 500 in India.

26 Jul 2018

India

2018 Honda Activa-i launched in India for Rs. 50,010

As the latest variant of Activa-i, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the 2018 Activa-i in India.

26 Jul 2018

India

Samsung Gear IconX 2018 wireless earbuds launched for Rs. 13,990

Samsung has launched its latest wireless earbuds, the Samsung Gear IconX (2018), in India today.

26 Jul 2018

India

Huawei's Nova 3, Nova 3i with four AI cameras launched

Huawei has launched its latest camera-centric smartphones, the Nova 3 and Nova 3i in India today.

26 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A2 v/s Mi A2 Lite: The key differences

Xiaomi recently unveiled its latest Android One devices - Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite - at a global event in Spain.

26 Jul 2018

Android

You can now access WhatsApp's suspicious link feature on Android

After announcing a slew of new features, and promising tighter security, WhatsApp is now globally rolling out a suspicious link identification feature, reports of which had surfaced earlier.

26 Jul 2018

Microsoft Windows

These are the best videogames released in 2018 so far

The video gaming industry has evolved immensely over the years to become one of the most profitable entertainment businesses.

26 Jul 2018

Technology

6 cool and wacky tech products you never knew existed

Amazon sells a plethora of tech products that go beyond smartphones, cameras, and household electronic appliances.