Thursday, 30 April 2020

Amazon Says Coronavirus Expenses Hit Q1 Earnings, Q2 May Be Worse

Amazon.com on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least $4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including...

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Wonder Woman Spin-Off to Come Before Wonder Woman 3, Patty Jenkins Hints

Patty Jenkins has revealed more of her thoughts on a Wonder Woman spin-off centred on the Amazons of Themyscira - that's the race of warrior women to whom Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) belongs - and...

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JioMeet Is Jio's Video Conferencing App to Take on Zoom, Google Meet

Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening.

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SpaceX, Blue Origin Win NASA Contract to Build Astronaut Moon Lander

NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the...

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Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow

Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.

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Lyft to Lay Off 982 Workers, Cut Salaries Due to Virus Outbreak

The job cuts are part of a restructuring plan to reduce expenses "in light of the ongoing economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the company's business," Lyft said...

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Amazon's Foreign Websites Named in US Piracy and Counterfeiting Report

Over the years, the list has included China's largest e-commerce platform, Taobao.com, which is owned and operated by Alibaba, as well as websites operated out of Indonesia, Poland, the Czech...

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Samsung Galaxy M01 Key Specifications Tipped via Google Play Console: Report

Samsung Galaxy M01 is tipped to be powered by the 2GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core chipset ( 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 and 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53) paired with 3GB of RAM. There is a Adreno 505 GPU...

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Apple, Google to Launch Early Version of Contact Tracing Tool

The two Silicon Valley companies, whose operating systems power 99 percent of the world's smartphones, had said earlier this month that they would work together to create contact tracing technology to...

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Contact Tracing for Feature Phones in the Works: IT Minister R S Prasad

Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has revealed that the Indian government is working on a COVID-19 contact tracing solution for feature phones.

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Nokia 9 PureView Gets Android 10 Update in India, Brings April Security Patch

Nokia 9 PureView update is about 839MB and brings along the April 2020 Android security patch. The version number of the latest Android 10 update is V5.13D.

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Apple to Make It Easier to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Face Mask

Apple is found to have a new feature in the pipeline that will make it easier to unlock your Face ID-supporting iPhone even while wearing a face mask.

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WhatsApp Multi-Device Support May Be Closer to Release

WhatsApp has a massive userbase across the globe and its parent company Facebook has been trying to make it even more feature rich and easy to use. The company has been reportedly testing a...

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People Are Using Facebook More Than Ever During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Facebook is witnessing a massive surge in its userbase owning to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown placed in several countries. The company today announced that for the first time, more than 3 billion...

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Toy Story 4 Director Reportedly Boards Transformers Animated Movie

The animated Transformers movie is still happening. Paramount Pictures and Transformers owner Hasbro's studio eOne have reportedly signed on Oscar-winning Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley. It will...

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Nintendo Seen Extending Profit Streak as Housebound Consumers Switch On

Nintendo is expected to extend its decade-high earnings streak when it reports fourth-quarter results next week, powered by the hit Switch console which is expanding its reach among locked-down...

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Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Oyo Said to Offload More Loss-Making Hotels Amid Pandemic

India's Oyo Hotels and Homes, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to offload more properties around the world, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts it to speed...

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TikTok Tops 2 Billion Downloads, Sees Massive Growth During Pandemic

TikTok, a popular short-video app, has achieved 2 billion downloads via Google Play Store and App Store. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the first quarter of 2020 has been the best so...

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Indian Arrowverse Fans Left in the Dark as Hooq Shuts Down

The Arrowverse is (partly) gone. Well, sort of. The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow are not available on streaming in India anymore - they were on both Hooq and Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to...

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Mi Note 10 Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Today's Launch

Mi Note 10 Lite alleged price and specifications have reportedly leaked ahead of the smartphone's launch today. According to a report, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC,...

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LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing

LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone's user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG...

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Redmi Note 9 Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Today's Launch

Redmi Note 9 purported specifications and renders have surfaced online just hours before the official launch where the new phone is speculated to debut.

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Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S Budget Smartphones Launched

Honor has launched three new smartphones, the Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S which will go on sale in Russia starting May 4.

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Tesla Shows Surprise Profit as Musk Urges End to Virus Lock-Down

Tesla reported a surprise first quarter profit Wednesday on higher car production and deliveries as its chief called for an end to "fascist" coronavirus restrictions on people's movements due to the...

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Twitter Opens Up Data of COVID-19 Tweets for Researchers to Study

Twitter will grant researchers and software developers access to a real-time data stream of tens of millions of daily public tweets about COVID-19, which they can use to study the spread of the...

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Microsoft Sees Teams, Xbox Usage Rise Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns

Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and...

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Facebook Reports 'Signs of Stability' in Ad Spending After Coronavirus Drop

Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may...

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Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: Watch Live Stream

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past,...

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Sophisticated Android Spyware Attack Found Targeting Users in India: Kaspersky

Research firm Kaspersky has discovered a new spy campaign that has been stealing data off of hundreds of users for the last five years. Dubbed as PhantomLance, this campaign has been active since...

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Here's How to Easily Remove Passwords From PDF Files

Are you tired of entering the PDF password every time you want to open the file? Here's how to remove password from PDF files.

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Flipkart, Meru Join Hands to Deliver Groceries During Lockdown

Flipkart has partnered with Meru to deliver daily essentials and groceries to consumers during the ongoing national lockdown in India.

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Google Redesigns Drive, Docs, Sheets Files Sharing Interface

Google has released a new update for its Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms apps on the Web to make sharing files easier "with specific people without expanding access beyond what's needed."...

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Google Wants to Help You Avoid COVID-19 Related Online Scams

Google has launched a dedicated webpage on its Google Safety website focused on the topic. The webpage lists all best practices and offers tips to avoid COVID-19 related scams.

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Huami Amazfit X Fitness Band With Curved Display, 5ATM Rating Launched

Huami has launched the Amazfit X fitness band that comes with a curved AMOLED display and a 5ATM water resistance rating.

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WhatsApp Gets Messenger Rooms Integration in Latest Beta: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the Facebook Messenger Rooms integration on the beta version of its app for Android. The development was spotted in the version 2.20.139 beta for Android.

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D2h May Bundle HD RF Set-Top Box, Magic Stick in a Combo Offer

D2h seems to be all set to launch an HD RF Set-Top Box with Magic stick combo offer. While the direct-to-home (DTH) provider is yet to make an official announcement, the new combo offer has been...

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Animal Crossing Turns Into the Setting for a New Talk Show

Looking for a new late-night talk show? Gary Whitta - best known for co-writing the story to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - just launched one inside a video game, Animal Talking with Gary Whitta,...

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PUBG Now Available for Free on Google Stadia

PUBG has been added to the growing library of Google Stadia games and is available for free to all Stadia users.

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Xiaomi May Soon Launch a 65-Inch OLED TV With Dolby Vision HDR

Xiaomi is said to be working on its first ever Dolby Vision capable television, with a new model getting Dolby certification, according to a new report.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2020

WhatsApp Looks to Enter Lending Market in India: Report

Facebook is reportedly already working on entering the lending space in India. In a regulatory filing, the company has mentioned credit as one of its business plans in India.

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Realme PaySa App to 'Soon' Enable UPI-Based Payments

Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.

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Netflix, T-Series Reportedly in Talks to Skip Theatres for Streaming

Netflix is reportedly in final talks with T-Series over a multi-film deal that would bring the latter's upcoming movies - stuck in limbo with theatres shut due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...

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US Authorities Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Spying: Report

Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.

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Samsung Galaxy A20 Getting Android 10 Update With One UI 2.0: Report

Samsung Galaxy A20 is said to have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone was launched in March last year as Samsung's budget offering.

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YouTube Expands Fact-Check Features During COVID-19 Pandemic

YouTube, the video service of Alphabet's Google, said on Tuesday it would start showing text and links from third-party fact-checkers to US viewers, part of efforts to curb misinformation on the site...

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Mi Note 10 Lite Set to Launch on April 30, Xiaomi Reveals

Mi Note 10 Lite will be launched as a part of the Redmi Note 9 series launch event on April 30, Xiaomi has revealed. The company is hosting a global launch event wherein it is expected to introduce...

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OnePlus Z Tipped to Launch in July

OnePlus Z smartphone has been in the news for some time. It is hinted that OnePlus Z is essentially the rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite that was tipped to be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.

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Oscars Allows Streaming Movies to Qualify Due to Coronavirus Disruptions

Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said Tuesday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Samsung Sees Coronavirus Hit Smartphone, TV Sales, Forecasts Q2 Decline

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain...

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Are Now Listed for Pre-Bookings in India

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 pre-bookings have been kicked off in India. The pre-bookings are live through Amazon, with the sale date for both OnePlus 8 phones scheduled for May 11.

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Google Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2

A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.

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Here's the List of Devices Getting MIUI 12 Update by Xiaomi

MIUI 12 was announced by Xiaomi on Monday with a new UI and animations. The company has said that MIUI 12 will be supported on 40 Xiaomi smartphones in China. It has also shared a list of such...

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Angry Birds Maker Rovio Reports Profit Rise on Lower Costs

Rovio stuck to its 2020 target for adjusted operating profit to improve from the previous year, although it refrained from providing a full-year revenue forecast.

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Tata Sky Offering 2 Months of Free Service on Annual Recharge

Tata Sky customers can get additional two months of free service on recharge of 12 months using any Citibank cards.

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Xiaomi Launches New Pair of Wireless Earphones, Smartwatch Special Edition

Mi Bluetooth Earphones (Line Free Edition) and Mi Watch Color Keith Haring Edition have been launched by Xiaomi in China. Both the Xiaomi devices were unveiled along with the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition...

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Thappad, Jumanji: The Next Level, and More on Prime Video in May

Thappad movie, Jumanji: The Next Level, Anushka Sharma-produced Paatal Lok, Amitabh Bachchan cameo in Ab Aani CD (Marathi), Tom Hanks-led A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - the biggest TV shows...

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PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update to Release on May 7

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update is expected to include a new version of Miramar map called Miramar 2.0, a Safety Scramble Mode, and a Jungle Adventure Guide Mode, along with other changes.

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Mee Audio X10 True Wireless Earphones Review

Mee Audio's latest headset is the true wireless X10, which is priced at Rs. 4,999 in India. How do these affordable earphones sound? Find out in our review.

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Popular Google Doodle Games Series Continues With a Cricket Game

Google Doodle has been updated to the Cricket doodle from 2017 that celebrated the ICC Champions Trophy.

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WhatsApp Increases Group Call Limit for iPhone Users: How to Use It

The method to start a WhatsApp group voice or video call remains unchanged; however, you will now have the option to add seven more people, instead of just three.

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New Google Pixel Buds Go on Sale in the US

After being announced back in October 2019, Google has finally put the new Pixel Buds on sale in the US, priced at $179.

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Xiaomi Takes Prepaid Orders Despite Coronavirus Lockdown in India

Xiaomi is taking pre-orders through its Mi.com site in India, amid the national lockdown that is aimed to limit the coronavirus outbreak.

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iPhone SE: New Wine, Old Bottle - Only Apple Has the 'Courage'

Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?

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Mi 10 Lite vs Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition: What's the Difference?

Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition are recent additions by Xiaomi in its smartphone lineup. Both phones are quite similar in terms of design and specifications.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. Download or stream the full movie online. With that, the Skywalker saga is complete on streaming in...

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Xiaomi Hosting an Event on April 30, Redmi Note 9 Likely to Debut

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

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Vivo Watch Development Tipped Again, Specifications a Mystery for Now

Vivo smartwatch has been rumoured to be in development for some time now. Back in February, Vivo Watch branding was spotted on multiple trademark websites, however, the device was never confirmed by...

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Tesla Says Cars Can Automatically Stop for Traffic Lights

After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.

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Monday, 27 April 2020

Amazon Ties Up With Indian Railways to Transport Essential Orders

Amazon has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Railways to transport consignments via "COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains" across the country.

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Airtel Signs $1-Billion Deal With Nokia

Nokia has secured a multi-year contract to boost the capacity of Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest mobile operators, the firm announced on Tuesday.

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Extraction's Ambiguous Ending Is a Compromise, Director Says

Extraction - the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth - ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave...

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With Android Go Edition Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs. 6,299 for the lone 1GB RAM + 16GB storage option. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot that offers expansion of up to 256GB.

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Digital-Ad Downturn May Complicate Life for Google, Facebook

Demand for digital advertising is shrivelling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fuelled downturn. That could complicate things for Google and Facebook, who for the first time may...

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Amazon Defends Coronavirus Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests

Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Get OxygenOS 10.3.3 with VoWifi support for Jio

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones with April security patch. With the latest roll-out, OnePlus is delivering network updates, security...

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iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 Parts Interchangeable? Here's an Analysis

Can we interchange the part of the new iPhone SE (2020) with iPhone 8 that came out in 2017? iFixit report says many iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 parts including battery and display can be swapped...

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MIUI 12 Announced, Rollout Begins From June: New Features

A host of Redmi and Mi phones will receive MIUI 12, and the first batch includes Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K20.

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Thappad, The Goldfinch Out in May on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has announced release dates for two upcoming films in the Taapsee Pannu-starrer social drama Thappad (May 1), and the Ansel Elgort-led book adaptation The Goldfinch (May 8).

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Poco F2 Pro May Be a Rebranded Redmi K30 Pro, Google Play Suggests

Poco F2 Pro may be launched in markets other than India as the rebranded version of the Redmi K30 Pro. This suggests that the Poco F2 may not carry the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Pre-Booking Offer Redemption Extended

Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones' buyers in India, who pre-booked them but were not able to collect the phone and redeem the benefits can feel relieved as the company has come to their rescue....

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Spider-Man 3 Delay Forces Marvel to Move Doctor Strange, Thor Sequels

Sony Pictures has finally moved the next live-action Spider-Man movie - the sequel to last year's Spider-Man: Far From Home - to November 5, 2021. Marvel has had to push back Doctor Strange in...

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Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched

Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G comes with a Snapdragon 765G SoC, dual-mode suspension liquid cooling, and a quad camera setup at the back that offers 50x digital zoom.

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Realme X2 Pro Rolling Out April 2020 Security Patch and Other Bug Fixes

Realme X2 Pro in March started receiving the Realme UI based on Android 10 in India. The smartphone is now getting a new update over-the-air (OTA) that includes April 2020 security patch along with a...

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Samsung Galaxy A21s Specifications Leaked

Samsung Galaxy A21s key specifications tipped by leakster

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Google Doodles to Feature Games to Help Deal With Stay at Home Boredom

Popular Google Doodle games: Google has updated its doodle to bring back the 2017 game Coding for Carrots to keep kids entertained during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Endgame Directors to Hold Live Re-Watch Party to Celebrate Anniversary

Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo have announced a live re-watch party for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest movie, to celebrate the first anniversary of its release. They will...

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Watch the First Trailer for Amazon's Paatal Lok

A few days after unveiling the release date, Amazon Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Paatal Lok, its next original series from India, produced by Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate...

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Amazon, Flipkart Appeal for Relaxation of Non-Essential Items Sale Online

The gradual relaxation in e-commerce sale will help ease consumer woes while social distancing. To recall, the government had briefly issued an order to allow smartphone sales in the country after...

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Motorola Edge+ Coming Soon to India, Says Country Head

Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company's re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola...

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Telegram Will Add 'Secure Group Video Calls' Feature Soon

Telegram Messenger is aiming to introduce a 'secure group video calls' feature on the app this year. Telegram also announced the rollout of several other features including a search directory for...

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Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott Pivots to COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Microsoft's chief technology officer, Kevin Scott, oversees thousands of engineers and scientists working in artificial intelligence, computer science and other research.

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Finally Get Android 10 - But, via Open Beta

OnePlus had promised that it would upgrade the OnePlus 5 and 5T to Android 10, and the company is now delivering on that promise. The first Android 10 Open Beta is now rolling out for the company's...

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Indian Movies Head to Streaming as Coronavirus Keeps Cinemas Shut

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping theatres shut, Indian movies have decided to release directly on streaming services. The Jyothika-starrer Ponmagal Vandhal has reportedly sold itself to Amazon...

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Sunday, 26 April 2020

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Price in India Tipped

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is expected to be priced at Rs. 3,990 but the company has not given any official statement on the same.

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How to Order Essential Goods on WhatsApp via JioMart

Reliance Jio has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for ordering on JioMart. The new JioMart WhatsApp Order Booking Service is live in select localities of Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan for now.

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Germany Flips to Apple-Google Approach on Smartphone Contact Tracing

Germany changed course on Sunday over which type of smartphone technology it wanted to use to trace coronavirus infections, backing an approach supported by Apple and Google along with a growing...

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JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

Reliance Industries started testing its online shopping portal three days after Facebook said it will invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

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Saturday, 25 April 2020

5 Useful Features Introduced in Android 11 Developer Preview 3

Android 11 developer preview 3 dropped earlier this week as latest and probably the last developer preview for the next version of Android. Here are the five great new features that are coming in...

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Solar-Powered Food Carts Converted to Virus Disinfection Vehicles in Kabul

Afghanistan's total number of coronavirus cases was at more than 1,200 on Friday with 40 deaths, and officials and experts have cautioned the number could rise far higher given limited testing and the...

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Is OnePlus 8 Worth Rs. 7,000 More Than OnePlus 7T?

OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 7T price in India shows a difference of Rs. 7,000. Should you spend

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LG Velvet Specifications Leaked Online Ahead of May 7 Launch

LG Velvet alleged specifications have surfaced online just days ahead of its official launch. The new LG phone appears to have at least 8GB of RAM and include a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

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Apple Music Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs in Over 100 Countries

Samsung Electronics has announced its integration with Apple Music on its Smart TV platform. Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music on their Samsung Smart TV.

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Which Is the Best 'Affordable' iPhone in India?

iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are all excellent options if you are looking for an 'affordable' iPhone. Which of these should you buy?

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Vodafone Idea Offering 4GB High-Speed Data on 3 Prepaid Recharge Plans

Vodafone Idea has launched its double data offer on the Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 prepaid recharge plans. The new launch comes just days after the telecom operator limited the double data benefits...

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US Court Approves Record $5 Billion Fine of Facebook Over Privacy

US regulators on Friday welcomed a "historic" $5 billion settlement with Facebook over data privacy as the social network said it was already implementing the provisions of the deal.

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BSNL Extends Free 'Work@Home' Broadband Plan Validity Until May 19

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its "Work@Home" promotional broadband plan until May 19. The plan, which is meant for BSNL landline customers, is available for...

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Xiaomi Hosting an Event on April 30, Redmi Note 9 Likely to Debut

Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.

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World's Biggest Tech Show May Have Spread Coronavirus in the US and Beyond

While researchers and scientists are busy in finding a cure of COVID-19 that has affected millions of lives worldwide, a new report has emerged online that suggests CES 2020 held in Las Vegas may have...

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Airbnb Booking Data From China Offers Glimpse of a Rebound

Data from AirDNA, a separate analytics firm, showed the number of bookings for the week of April 13 in 10 big Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Guangzhou, were up nearly 80 percent from the week...

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Friday, 24 April 2020

WhatsApp Raises Group Call Limit From Four to Eight People

WhatsApp Messenger is confirmed to be doubling the number of participants allowed in group calls. With this, WhatsApp group calls will support up to 8 people, up from four supported right now.

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Apple, Google Update Coronavirus Contact Tracing Tech Ahead of Launch

Apple and Alphabet's Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections...

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Facebook Takes Aim at Zoom With Messenger Rooms Launch

Facebook has unveiled a new video chat service "Messenger Rooms" where people can pop in to visit friends, aiming at users turning to the popular Zoom platform during the pandemic.

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Eros STX Wants Its Own MCU as It Looks to Hollywood, China, and Beyond

With the Eros STX merger, Eros CEO Pradeep Dwivedi and Eros Now CEO Ali Hussein talk about creating an MCU-equivalent out of ancient Indian epics, making mainland Chinese movies, and the bigger focus...

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Apple Says 'No Evidence' Hackers Exploited iPhone Mail Flaw

Apple said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has been used against customers, and that it believes the flaw does "not pose an immediate risk to our...

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Amazon Prime Video Sets May Release Date for Next Series, Paatal Lok

Amazon Prime Video has set a May 15 release date for its next original series from India: Paatal Lok. Neeraj Kabi, Gul Panag, and Jaideep Ahlawat lead the Paatal Lok cast. Paatal Lok has been created...

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PM Modi Unveils E-Gram Swaraj Portal on Panchayati Raj Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day. Prime Minister also inaugurated e-Gram Swaraj portal and launched the...

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Chris Hemsworth's Extraction Is Heavy on Action, but Little Else

Our review of Extraction, the Netflix movie about a mercenary (Chris Hemsworth) who rescues a drug lord's kid from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Extraction releases April 24 on Netflix in English, Hindi,...

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Xiaomi Touts Focus on Privacy Ahead of MIUI 12 Launch

MIUI 12 is teased to bring comprehensive upgrades to the Notes app and to-do lists. For instance, To-do will support creating lists and the UI is set to get a lot cleaner and intuitive.

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Instacart Seeks 250,000 More Delivery Workers as Demand Surges

Instacart said Thursday it was seeking an additional 250,000 contract "shoppers" to meet soaring demands during the coronavirus lockdown.

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The Best Smarthones You Can Buy Under Rs. 25,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Best phones under Rs. 25,000 in India

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COVID-19 Test Developed by IIT Delhi Gets ICMR Nod

COVID-19 test that will significantly reduce the cost of testing, making it affordable for a large population in the country, developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has got the...

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Airtel Launches Rs. 401 Prepaid Plan With Disney+ Hotstar VIP Subscription

Bharti Airtel has expanded its prepaid portfolio by bringing the Rs. 401 prepaid recharge plan that comes bundled with the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year.

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Android TV vs Amazon Fire TV vs Apple tvOS: Smart TV Platforms Compared

If you prefer streaming platforms to cable and DTH TV, a smart TV or streaming device is a necessity. Which is the best platform for you? Find out in our comparison of the three most popular smart TV...

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Realme 3, Realme 6 Pro Get April 2020 Security Patch, Camera Fixes, and More

Realme 3 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones have got a new update which contains the April 2020 security patch as well as some bug fixes and improvements.

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Castlevania Season 3 Did Much Better Than Season 2: Warren Ellis

Castlevania creator Warren Ellis claimed that Castlevania season 3 spent "a week or two" in Netflix's daily Top 10 feature in 40 countries, and that its viewership was higher than Castlevania...

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Most Huawei Phones Said to Receive Apple, Google's Contact Tracing Feature

Huawei has said that Apple and Google's contact-tracing feature will be able to run on most of its phones. The confirmation came after there were reports that the company's newer phones that do...

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Huawei MatePad With Kirin 810 SoC, 8-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched

Huawei MatePad tablet has been unveiled in China. The new MatePad comes as a toned-down version of the Huawei MatePad Pro 5G. Here are the prices and specifications.

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Thursday, 23 April 2020

Watch the Trailer for Pokémon Season 23, Coming to Netflix US

The Pokémon Company has released the English-language trailer for Pokémon Journeys: The Series. Pokémon season 23 will be available on Netflix in the US, and Sony Pictures-owned Pop in the UK. An...

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Huawei Launches Three Nova 7-series Phones With 5G Support, Quad Cameras

Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G, and Huawei Nova 7 5G phones have launched in China. The Huawei Nova 7 5G SE is positioned to be the most affordable of the lot while the Pro model offers the...

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OnePlus 8 Pro Display Plagued by 'Green Tint', 'Black Crush' Issues

OnePlus 8 Pro is affected by "green tint" and "black crush" display issues, some users have reported on the Web. OnePlus has confirmed a fix that will reach through an over-the-air (OTA)...

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LG Velvet Will Be Unveiled on May 7 in an Online Event, LG Confirms

LG has announced it will unveil the LG Velvet on May 7 through an online event which will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook.

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Twitter to Block Virus 5G Conspiracy Theory Tweets

Twitter is taking down comments inciting "harmful activity," specifically calls to destroy wireless equipment stemming from a conspiracy theory that linked 5G to the coronavirus.

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Google to Verify All Advertisers, and Their Location

Google said Thursday it would expand its program of verification of advertisers on its platform as part of an effort to weed out fraud and "bad actors."

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Bezos, Musk Among US Billionaires Gaining Net Worth in Pandemic: Report

The combined wealth of America's billionaires, including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk, increased nearly 10 percent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...

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Facebook Kills 'Pseudoscience' Ad Category for Targeting

Facebook has removed "pseudoscience" as an option for advertisers that want to target audiences, a category available until this week even as the world's largest social media network vowed to curb...

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Netflix Says Its Subscribers Won't Run Out of Content This Year

Netflix announced this week that it has finished filming the majority of movies and series due for release this year, playing down concerns that its flow of hit shows such as "Tiger King" could run...

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Amazon Launches Data Centre Operations in South Africa

"Starting today, developers, startups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organisations can run their applications and serve end-users in Africa," Amazon said in a...

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Google Stadia Gains Users After Giving Free Access for 2 Months: Report

Stadia's mobile app, one of the multiple platforms to use the service and required to configure the Stadia controller, has crossed 1 million installs globally, according to data from analytics firm...

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Facebook to Label National Origin of Popular Posts in the US

While the labels add a new layer of information - and one users won't have to click to find - it's unlikely to help with more insidious attempts to influence the November presidential election and...

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Zoom Daily Users Top 300 Million, While Company Boosts Encryption Features

The use of Zoom has soared with corporate offices, political parties, school districts, organisations and millions across the world working from home after lockdowns were enforced to slow the spread...

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NASA Releases Stunning New Moon Map to Help Future Missions

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released a comprehensive new map of the Moon in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute.

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Passwords for WHO, CDC, NIH Employees Reportedly Dumped Online

Around 25,000 email addresses and passwords allegedly related to the employees at health organisations the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...

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Google Search Lets You Add Movies and TV Shows to a Watchlist

Google has announced new features for Google Search and Android TV, meant to help users get both information and entertainment while they stay at home.

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HP India Offering Free Remote Assistance to PC Users During Lockdown

HP has introduced remote assistance for its PC users in India to ease consumer woes during the coronavirus lockdown. This remote service will be available free of cost, and is extended to PC users of...

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Vivo iQoo, iQoo Neo, iQoo Pro, Other Older iQoo Phones to Receive iQoo UI

iQoo has announced a list of smartphones that will receive its own iQoo UI with Android 10 starting mid-June.

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Mi 10 Lite 5G China Variant's AMOLED Display, Colour Options Confirmed

Mi 10 Lite 5G is set to launch in China on April 27. Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi has been sharing several teaser posters on its Weibo account to generate some hype for the smartphone.

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MIUI 12 Teased to Support Camera App Layout Customisation, More

MIUI 12 is set to launch on April 27 alongside the Mi 10 Lite 5G in China, and Xiaomi has started teasing features bit by bit. After confirming features like Dark Mode 2.0 and smart wallpaper dimming,...

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Netflix to Raise $1 Billion to Fund Original Content

Netflix said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $1 billion in debt to beef up original content, a day after the streaming pioneer doubled its own projections for new customers as stuck-at-home users...

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Redmi 10X Price and Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Redmi 10X is said to be the name of the mysterious phone that was listed on TENAA's database with model number M2003J15SC. The last week's listing had suggested some specifications of the phone.

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New Star Wars Female-Centric Series Said to Be in the Works

Lucasfilm is reportedly developing a new female-centric Star Wars series, which takes place in a different timeline than other Star Wars TV shows. Leslye Headland, the co-creator and showrunner of...

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Westworld Renewed for Season 4 by HBO

HBO has renewed Westworld for a fourth season, with just two episodes to go in the third season's run.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2020

Motorola Edge vs Motorola Edge+: What's the Difference?

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ were recently announced by the company via an online event. They boast impressive specifications and mark Motorola's entry into the flagship segment.

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13 New Phones You Can Buy in India Soon After Lockdown is Lifted

The OnePlus 8 series and the Apple iPhone SE (2020) were launched during the lockdown.

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Zoom Addresses Security Concerns With v5.0 App, Revamps Interface

Zoom Video Communications said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to better safeguard meeting data and offer protection against tampering. The new...

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Realme X50m 5G Debuts With 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G SoC

Realme X50m 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone also has dual hole-punch selfie cameras.

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Realme Buds Wireless Pro Spotted on Regulator Website, Live Photos Leaked

Realme Buds Wireless Pro have been spotted on Taiwanese regulator NCC's website, hinting that the company is working on bringing new wireless earphones to the market.

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Google Says State-Backed Hackers Increasing Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Security experts at Alphabet's Google have identified more than a dozen government-backed hacking groups using the COVID-19 pandemic as cover for phishing and malware attempts.

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Apple to Fix iPhone, iPad Flaw That Allows Hackers to Steal Data

Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left millions of iPhone, iPad vulnerable to hackers.

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Beyond Blue on Apple Arcade Is for the Marine Biologist in You

The latest release in the Apple Arcade catalogue is Beyond Blue, a game that puts you in the role of a deep-sea diver. The game offers an engaging and educational approach to marine biology.

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Xiaomi Mijia Scooter 1S With 30km Range, 25kmph Top Speed Launched

Xiaomi has launched a new electric scooter under its Mijia brand, the Mijia Electric Scooter 1S that can run for a distance of 30km on a full charge.

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Opera for Desktop Gets Instagram Integration as a Part of Version 68

Opera 68 has been released for desktop users with integrated access to Instagram. The new change comes in addition to the existing Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram integrations that all can...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to Get a Bigger Battery Than Galaxy Note 10: Report

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the expected successor to Galaxy Note 10, is in the news. A report suggests that the upcoming Galaxy Note-series phone will include a 4,000mAh battery, an upgrade over Galaxy...

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Phishing Campaign Targets Zoom Users to Steal Credentials: Report

Zoom is a rapidly growing video conferencing service that is being used by more than 200 million users. But the service has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, including security flaws and...

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Microsoft 365 Personal, Family Subscriptions Now Rolled Out in India

Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions have been rolled out in India. Microsoft last month announced the expansion of Microsoft 365 that has replaced the earlier available Office 365 suite...

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Realme 3i, Realme C3 Getting Updates with Bug Fixes, April Security Patch

Realme C3 and Realme 3i are the latest smartphones from the Chinese smartphone maker to get April updates. Realme, like other smartphone manufacturers, may have had to pause the sale of its...

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Vivaldi Browser for Android Sheds Beta Tag, Vivaldi 3.0 for Desktop Released

Vivaldi has introduced the stable version of its privacy-centric browser on mobile devices. The browser has launched on Android that had received a beta version last year, and it comes with features...

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Money Heist, Spenser Confidential Lead Netflix's Terrific Start to 2020

Netflix had a staggering start to the year thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Spenser Confidential was watched by 85 million Netflix subscribers, Money Heist season 4 is projected to hit 65...

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Motorola Edge+ Price, Specifications Leaked Hours Before Launch

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ phones are expected to launch today. Hours before their official reveal, Motorola Edge+ full specifications and pricing have surfaced online, leaving little to the...

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D2h Set-Top Boxes Become Cheaper, Here Are the New Prices

D2h has slashed the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes to entice more subscribers to its service. The Dish TV-owned satellite TV service provider has made the set-top boxes cheaper by Rs. 100.

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Oppo Reno 3A With Snapdragon 665 SoC, 48-Megapixel Primary Camera Tipped

Oppo Reno 3A smartphone tipped to come with Snapdragon 665 SoC, 48-megapixel main camera and 4,025mAh battery. The report does not specify the price.

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Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Fortnite Finally Comes to Google Play Store After 18 Months

Fortnite has finally made its way to the Google Play Store after 18 months. Epic Games, the developers behind the game, released a statement detailing why they finally decided to do so.

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Google to Make Shopping Service Free to Merchants to Counter Amazon

Google said on Tuesday it would stop charging merchants to place products on its Google Shopping search page as it looks to win e-commerce advertising business from Amazon.com and other online...

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Nubia Play Gaming Phone Packing 144Hz Display Goes Official

Nubia Play has gone official packing a 144Hz AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC under the hood. Nubia Play price is set at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 26,000) for the base 6GB+128B...

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Moves Ahead Six Months Before Season 2 Begins

Love Star Wars? Here's some good news: The Mandalorian season 3 is reportedly already in the works. While Disney+ has yet to announce an exact release date for The Mandalorian season 2 - it's...

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, 3100 CPUs Launched; B550 Value Chipset Coming Soon

AMD is bringing its 'Zen 2' architecture to the low-end space with its latest Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 quad-core CPUs.

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Reliance's JioMart to Be Backed By WhatsApp

WhatsApp is set to power Reliance Retail's e-commerce venture JioMart that will take on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart.

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Oppo A72 Reportedly Launching Soon, Design and Specifications Tipped

Oppo A72 is reported to coming soon, and ahead of that, full design and specifications of the phone have been tipped. The phone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and pack 5,000mAh...

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Netflix Sees Record Sign-Ups During Coronavirus Lockdown

Netflix on Tuesday reported soaring profits as subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Venom 2 Is Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Moves to 2021

Venom 2 now has a title - Venom: Let There Be Carnage - and a new release date. Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the sequel to the 2018 Tom Hardy-starrer Spider-Man spin-off has been...

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Amazon US Workers Strike for Better Conditions During Pandemic

Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said.

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Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary.

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Motorola Flagship Launch Today: Motorola Edge and Edge+ Phones Expected

Motorola Edge+ and the Motorola Edge are expected to be unveiled at Motorola's live event today at 9:30pm IST. Motorola will livestream the launch of the two expected smartphones owing to the...

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Mystery of the Disappeared Exoplanet

An exoplanet that was last seen by Astronomers orbiting its star, Fomalhault, 25 light years away, is nowhere to be seen. It has been suggested that the supposed planet could actually be a dust cloud...

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Swiggy to Lay Off Hundreds From Its Cloud Kitchen Business: Report

Swiggy will lay off around 800-900 employees from its cloud kitchen business next month, according to a report.

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Netflix on Android Now Has a Screen Lock Feature

Netflix has rolled out a small but useful new feature for its app on Android - screen lock. The feature helps prevent accidental touches on the screen when watching content.

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 With 10.5-Inch Display May Launch in May: Reports

Microsoft Surface Go 2 is expected to launch in May this year through an online event and might come with a 10.5-inch display.

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Facebook Data of 267 Million Users Sold on Dark Web for $542: Report

Security researchers have discovered that user data extracted from over 267 million Facebook accounts was reportedly sold on the dark web.

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Oppo Reno 2, Reno Z, F11, F11 Pro, R17 Start Receiving Android 10 Update

This new Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update brings a new UI, navigation gestures 3.0, live wallpapers, system-wide dark mode, and more.

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HMD Global Extends Warranty on Phones for 60 Days in India

HMD Global, the Nokia-brand licensee, on Tuesday announced that the company will extend the warranty period on all Nokia phones whose warranty is expiring between March 15 to May 15 of this year.

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Canon EOS R5 Is Set to Be a Beast of a Video Camera, Launching Soon

Canon has shared more details about its upcoming EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera and it's impressive. We're looking at features such as 8K RAW video recording, 4K at 120fps, in-body...

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Facebook Brings Fundraisers to India to Help Users Raise Funds for Charities

Facebook has introduced its Fundraisers feature in India to help non-profit organisations raise money. This feature was previously available in the US and Europe, and now it has been made available in...

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OnePlus 7T Pro Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 47,999

OnePlus 7T Pro has received a price cut in India, bringing its price down to Rs. 47,999 from the initial Rs 53,999. The OnePlus 7T Pro price change is visible on the official website but OnePlus has...

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Huawei Caught Using DSLR Images to Promote Its Smartphone Photo Contest

Huawei has been caught misleading the public by falsely showing a couple of DSLR images as the photos captured using one of its phones. The fake images were a part of a video collage that was posted...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 Gets a Dedicated App for Blood Pressure Monitoring

Samsung has announced a new app called Samsung Health Monitor for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 that lets users track their blood pressure levels using the smartwatch.

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Google Fixes 'Critical' Security Bug in Chrome Browser

Google is updating Chrome browser across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms after spotting the bug. The vulnerability 'CVE-2020-6457' was pointed out earlier this month and is probably found in the...

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India Offers Developers Rs. 1 Crore to Build Zoom Alternative

Indian government has launched a video conferencing app development challenge for Indian companies with prize money of Rs. 1 crore. The innovation challenge has been introduced at a time when security...

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Xiaomi Launches Mi Display 1A Monitor With 23.8-Inch Screen

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Display 1A monitor in China. It features a 23.8-inch IPS display that offers 178 degrees viewing angles. Mijia Smart Socket 27W fast charge version has also been launched...

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Facebook-Powered Virus 'Heat Map' Unveiled

Researchers Monday unveiled a coronavirus "heat map" powered by Facebook data which is aimed at helping track the spread of the disease and plan for reopening society.

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Monday, 20 April 2020

Virus Upends Outsourcing as Firms 'Reshore', Embrace AI

Coronavirus is permanently shaking up the global outsourcing industry as lockdowns from Bengaluru to Manila prompt firms to "reshore" jobs and, with AI, to move further away from needing humans at...

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PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update Reportedly Coming on April 24 With New Modes

PUBG Mobile is expected to be updated to version 0.18.0 on April 24 and the update will bring new modes, as well as a new version of the Miramar map.

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Xiaomi to Launch MIUI 12, Mi 10 Lite China Variant on April 27

Mi 10 Lite 5G aka Mi 10 Youth Edition is set to launch in China on April 27 - alongside MIUI 12. Xiaomi has released some teasers to reveal features ahead of the launch.

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Facebook Launches Dedicated Gaming App With Livestream Support

Facebook has launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to Twitch.

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WhatsApp Doubles Group Calling Limit in Latest Beta on Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp has started rolling out the anticipated increased group call limit in the latest beta versions of its chat app on Android and iPhone. The new beta versions support up to eight participants in...

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Warner Bros. Shuffles DC Film Slate Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Batman, The Flash, and Shazam! 2 have been handed new release dates: The Batman on October 1, 2021, The Flash on June 3, 2022, and Shazam! 2 on November 4, 2022.

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Zoom Bombs Make Choosing Video Apps Harder for Lockdown Chats

From easy-access models for schoolkids and casual users like House Party, Google Hangouts or Zoom to Cisco's business-focused Webex, Microsoft's Teams or San Jose-based BlueJeans, the value and...

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The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 20,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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Oyo to Support Partners as Occupancy Plunges Amid Lockdown

With plunging occupancy rates due to COVID-19 lockdown, hotel chain and room aggregator Oyo said on Monday it is taking a series of measures to support asset owners in different regions of the...

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Oppo A12 With Dual Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC Launched

Oppo has launched a new entry-level Android phone that packs dual rear cameras and is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor.

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5 Alternative Apps to Zoom App

We are here listing top five free alternatives to the Zoom app to help you pick the best suitable option.

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Windows Notepad Returns to Microsoft Store With New Features

Microsoft has added its ultra-simple Notepad app to Microsoft Store with new features and a new logo. Interestingly, the app is dubbed as Windows Notepad instead of Notepad.

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Google's Apple Card Rival Leaked Online

Google is reportedly working on a Google Card which will be its answer to the Apple Card launched last year.

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YouTube Now Supports UPI Payments in India

YouTube has introduced UPI as a new mode of payment on its platform. The new facility will make it easier for YouTube users to perform transactions like sSuperChat, movie rentals, and more, on the...

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Ventilator From Old Car Parts? Afghan Girls Pursue Prototype

Afghanistan's prize-winning girls' robotics team say they're on a life-saving mission - to build a ventilator from used car parts and help their war-stricken country battle the virus.

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Amazon to Extend French Warehouse Closures After Union Dispute

Amazon will keep its six warehouses in France closed until at least April 22 after a stand-off with unions over sanitary conditions amid the coronavirus outbreak, it said on Sunday.

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Huawei Nova 7 Series Design, Specifications Tipped in Leaked Images

Huawei Nova 7 Pro, Nova 7, and Nova 7 SE, which are expected to launch on April 23, have leaked online in alleged live images.

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Realme X3 Specifications Tipped by TENAA Listing

Realme X3 has been allegedly spotted on TENAA which shows key specifications of the phone. The Realme X50 Youth Edition is tipped to come with six cameras.

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Facebook to Launch a Dedicated Gaming App Today

Facebook is launching a dedicated gaming app today called Facebook Gaming that has a mobile-first approach for streaming games and watching content from popular creators.

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Amazon Prime Video Sets Release Dates for Bhoot, Little Women

Amazon Prime Video has announced release dates for two upcoming films in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer horror thriller Bhoot - Part One: The Haunted Ship (April 22), and Greta Gerwig's star-studded...

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Philips Drops 2020 Outlook as Coronavirus Hits First-Quarter Earnings

Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday dropped its outlook for the rest of the year, as the global coronavirus outbreak took a large bite out of its first-quarter earnings while the second...

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MTNL Will Offer More Data on FTTH Plans Until September 9

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has extended the increased fair usage policy (FUP) limit for its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscribers for further six months until September 9. The state-owned...

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Oppo A52 Specifications, Price Tipped Before Official Launch

Oppo A52 is tipped to be an upcoming smartphone from Oppo. The phone has appeared in the product library of China Telecom and this listing has indicated all the details about the upcoming Oppo A52.

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Oppo Find X2 Lite with Snapdragon 765G, Quad Rear Cameras Launched

Oppo Find X2 Lite launched in Portugal with 5G support, quad rear camera, and 4,025mAh battery. Here's what you need to know about Oppo's latest phone's price and specifications.

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Eros International Merges With Hollywood Studio STX Entertainment

Eros International on Saturday entered into a definitive stock-for-stock merger agreement to merge with leading independent Hollywood studio STX Entertainment.

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Sunday, 19 April 2020

Jio Extends Incoming Calls Validity for All Subscribers

Jio has extended incoming calls for all its users to support them during the coronavirus-focussed lockdown that is in place until May 3.

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LG Velvet Teaser Video Shows Off Design, Confirms Snapdragon 765 SoC

LG Velvet video shows of design of the phone as well as the colour options. It also confirms the processor to be the Snapdragon 765 SoC.

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Realme Postpones Narzo 10 Series Launch in India Indefinitely

Following the government's fresh order prohibiting the online sale of electronics during the lockdown, Realme has indefinitely pushed back the launch of Narzo 10 series phones in India.

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Lockdown to Have Huge Impact on Heavy Appliances Sector: Godrej

The heavy appliances sector will take a massive beating due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and the muted sales preceding it, a top official of Godrej Appliances said on Sunday

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Australia to Force Google, Facebook to Pay for News Content

Australia announced Monday it will begin forcing Google and Facebook to pay news companies for content, in a landmark move aimed at shielding traditional media from the tech giants' digital dominance.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8, Bullets Z Wireless Price in India Revealed

OnePlus 8 price in India starts at Rs. 41,999, OnePlus 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 54,999, while the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z is priced at Rs. 1,999.

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Government's New Procedure for Amazon, Flipkart to Ensure Safe Deliveries

Making the chief operating officer (COO) of firms such as Amazon and Flipkart responsible for strict implementation of social distancing and sanitisation norms and staff compulsorily downloading the...

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Virtual Mega-Concert Featuring Stones, Swift Celebrates Health Workers

A virtual concert packed with A-listers -- from The Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish -- entertained fans around the world with a show celebrating health workers, as billions shelter at...

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Government Stops Sale of Non-Essential Items Through E-Commerce Platforms

The government on Sunday prohibited the sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms during the ongoing lockdown, four days after allowing such companies to sell mobile phones,...

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Saturday, 18 April 2020

Groceries Are the New Lending for Apps in Virus-Hit India. Will It Last?

Shortly after the government announced the nationwide lockdown in India on March 24, Meesho, Paytm, Perpule, and NoBroker all started entering the market that already had BigBasket and Grofers as the...

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US Judge Blocks Twitter's Bid to Reveal Government Surveillance Requests

Twitter will not be able to reveal surveillance requests it received from the US government after a federal judge accepted government arguments that this was likely to harm national security after a...

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Netflix Adds $50 Million to Coronavirus Relief Fund for Production Workers

Netflix has increased the amount of money in its coronavirus emergency relief fund by $50 million, bringing the total for displaced production workers to $150 million.

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Google to Waive Ad Serving Fees for News Publishers Amid Virus Crisis

Google said on Friday it will waive for the next five months the small fee it charges news publishers to decide which ads to show on their online properties.

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Realme X3 Reportedly Spotted on TENAA, 4,100mAh Battery Tipped

The supposed Realme X3 was briefly listed on TENAA with model number RMX2142. The dimensions are listed to be at 163.8x75.8x8.9mm.

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Amazon Said to Deploy Thermal Cameras at Warehouses to Scan for Fevers

Amazon.com has started to use thermal cameras at its warehouses to speed up screening for feverish workers who could be infected with the coronavirus, employees told Reuters.

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OnePlus 8 Series New OxygenOS 10.5.4 Update Brings Live Captions: Report

The update adds full support for the Bullets Wireless Z earbuds and optimises fingerprint unlock experience when unlocking the device.

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In Netflix's Hasmukh, Vir Das Is Strangled by Everything Else

Our review of Hasmukh, the Netflix series about a comedian (Vir Das) who must kill off-stage to kill on-stage. Hasmukh release date is April 17 on Netflix. Vir Das, Ranvir Shorey part of Hasmukh cast....

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Flipkart Opens Mobiles Category for Orders, Delivery After April 20

Flipkart has a new banner on its app confirming that they are now accepting smartphone orders. Even though a user can now purchase smartphones, delivery will only begin from April 20.

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OnePlus 8 Pro Survives Fire and Bend Tests, Teardown Hints at Easy Repair

The OnePlus 8 Pro internals look quite neat, and JerryRigEverything describes them as 'the best looking phone guts seen in a while'.

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Oppo A92s With 120Hz Display, Quad Cameras Launched

The Oppo A92s has unique quad camera module at the back and has a dual hole-punch display up front. It is priced in China starting at CNY 2,199.

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Friday, 17 April 2020

Know WhatsApp Better Than You Know Yourself With These 25 Tricks

Looking for WhatsApp tricks? Here are all the best new WhatsApp features and tricks updated in 2020. How to record WhatsApp calls, how to see WhatsApp messages deleted by others, how to remove...

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Hacking Against Corporations Surges as Workers Take Computers Home

Hacking activity against corporations in the United States and other countries more than doubled by some measures last month as digital thieves took advantage of security weakened by pandemic...

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NASA Announces First SpaceX Crewed Flight for May 27

A SpaceX rocket will send two American astronauts to the International Space Station on May 27, NASA announced on Friday, the first crewed spaceflight from the US in nearly a decade.

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Netflix Releases Documentary Features and Series on YouTube for Free

Netflix said on Friday it had made some documentary features and series, including Our Planet and Explained, available on the company's YouTube channel for free at the request of teachers.

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Airtel, Vodafone Idea Extend Free Incoming Calls Prepaid Benefit Till May 3

Airtel says that over 30 million of its low-income subscribers haven't been able to recharge their accounts. All of these customers will be able to receive incoming calls even if their validity...

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Apple MacBook Models to Get New Feature to Extend Battery Lifespan

Apple has announced a new feature called "Battery health management" that will be a part of macOS 10.15.5 to improve the lifespan of batteries available on its newer MacBook models.

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5 Reasons Why the OnePlus 8 Series Is Not a Flagship Killer

OnePlus 8 Pro price in India could be close to Rs. 60,000 and OnePlus 8 price in India is likely to be around Rs. 45,000. Should these phones really be branded as flagship killers at these price...

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Amazon Workers Group Calls for Strike Over Virus, Environmental Concerns

The workers group, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, called on colleagues to call in sick on April 24, accusing the company of firing workers protesting a lack of coronavirus safety precautions...

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HP ZBook Studio, ZBook Create Laptops Launched, HP Envy 15 Refreshed

HP has expanded its portfolio and launched the HP ZBook Studio and HP ZBook Create laptops. It has also refreshed its HP Envy 15 and HP Envy 13 laptops with new processors and GPU options.

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Google Updates Play Store Rules to Stop Android App Subscription Fraud

Google has updated its subscriptions policy for app developers asking them to be more transparent with their subscription terms.

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A Mysterious Redmi Phone Has Been Certified in China

A mysterious Redmi phone carrying a model number M2003J15SC has surfaced on China's TENAA certification site with some key specifications. The phone has also been rumoured in China with some...

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Minecraft With Ray Tracing Beta Now Live for Nvidia RTX GPUs

Minecraft with RTX on Windows 10 beta is now live that brings ray-traced rendering, physically-based materials and Nvidia's DLSS 2.0 resolution scaling tech to the game.

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Motorola Edge+, Motorola Edge Alleged Specifications Surface Online

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ are expected to debut on April 22 and before their launch, major specifications of the upcoming smartphones have been leaked.

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OnePlus 8 Series China Pricing Suggests What We Can Expect in India

While the US pricing of the OnePlus 8 series may have disappointed potential buyers in India, OnePlus is likely to have much more competitive pricing here, based on the recently announced China...

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Zee5 Kids With 4,000 Free Hours of Content Launched, Originals Announced

After Voot and Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 has launched a dedicated offering for children in Zee5 Kids, which will offer over 4,000 free hours of content across nine languages: English, Hindi, Marathi,...

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Poco F2 Reportedly Spotted in IMEI Database With Model Number M2004J11G

Poco F2, the successor to 2018's Poco F1 smartphone, has reportedly been spotted in another industry body's database. Expected to come with model number M2004J11G, the phone was first spotted on...

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Watch the Trailer for Mrs. Serial Killer, Netflix's Next Indian Film

The Mrs. Serial Killer trailer is here. Netflix has unveiled a two-minute look at its next original movie from India, which stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Manoj Bajpayee, Mohit Raina, and debutante Zayn...

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Realme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A to Now Launch in India on April 21

Realme has announced a new launch date for its youth-centric Narzo series. The Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A phones are now set to be unveiled on April 21. The company was supposed to launch the two phones...

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Vodafone Idea Discontinues Double Data Offer in 8 Telecom Circles

Vodafone Idea has restricted its double data offer from all 22 telecom circles to 14 circles. This means that the telecom operator has discontinued the offer from its eight circles.

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Apple to Reopen Its Sole Branded Store in South Korea on April 18

Apple said on Thursday it would reopen its sole retail store in South Korea on April 18, marking it the first site to return to business after it closed all stores outside Greater China last month due...

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Apple, Google Weigh Location Tracking Rules as EU Mulls Privacy

Apps to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus should not collect user location data, the European Commission said on Thursday.

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Thursday, 16 April 2020

Xiaomi Launches Its Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in India

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P robotic vacuum cleaner in India with an introductory price of Rs. 17,999.

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WhatsApp to Soon Allow More Users in Group Calls

WhatsApp is working on the ability to allow more users to participate in a group call. The current limit is set at four participants but WhatsApp's latest Android beta suggests that the limit may be...

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EU Says Coronavirus Tracking Apps Should Avoid Storing Data on Servers

Mobile apps to track coronavirus cases in Europe should keep as much data as possible on the user's device rather than in a central server to best maintain individual privacy, an EU document says.

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Tencet Takes Arena of Valor Into New Arenas in Latest Overseas Foray

Tencent Holdings will launch its 'Arena of Valor' mobile game in Russia and the Middle East on Thursday, capitalising on a global spike in online gaming as coronavirus lockdowns keep billions of...

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Zoom Meeting App Rolls Out New Measures as Security Fears Mount

Videoconferencing platform Zoom is rolling out a number of measures meant to stem criticism over how it has handled security as users flock to the application during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Gets Revamp in Response to Backlash

Facebook's planned cryptocurrency Libra will be linked to individual national currencies and overseen by global watchdogs in a scaled-back revamp it hopes will win regulatory approval.

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Four More Shots Please! Refuses to Grow Up in Season 2

Our review of season 2 of Four More Shots Please!, the Amazon Prime Video series about four millennial SoBo women. Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Bani J, Maanvi Gagroo lead Four More Shots Please! 2...

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Bollywood Star Amitabh Bachchan Discovers Memoji

Amitabh Bachchan's latest discovery is Memoji, which he humorously suggests might be the way forward for everyone due to the coronavirus pandemic

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NASA's Curiosity Mars Team Is Controlling the Rover From Home

Even some NASA employees are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis and keeping the need for social distancing in consideration.

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Mobile World Congress to Be Held in Barcelona Until 2024: GSMA

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecoms industry's biggest annual gathering, will be held in Barcelona until 2024, extending its current contract by one year, the GSMA association that hosts the...

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Mobiles, TVs to Be Available on E-Commerce Platforms From April 20

Mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, laptops and stationary items will be allowed to be sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal from April 20 during the lockdown,...

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E-Commerce Companies Allowed to Resume Full Operations From April 20

The government on Wednesday announced that it will allow e-commerce services as a part of its relaxation guidelines amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The relaxation to the e-commerce companies...

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Xiaomi Teases Launch of Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner in India Tomorrow

Xiaomi has teased the launch of its Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner in India. The new offering will debut tomorrow, though it is likely to go on sale sometime next week.

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Motorola Edge Leaked Live Image Tips Triple Rear Camera Setup

Motorola Edge series is expected to launch on April 22, and leaks about the lineup have now started to pick up pace.

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NITI Aayog Defends the Aarogya Setu App Against Privacy Groups' Criticism

The user growth isn't the only achievement that the Aarogya Setu app has got since its inception. Some privacy concerns have also emerged with respect to the underlying structure of the app.

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Earth-Size, Habitable-Zone Planet Found Hidden in Early Kepler Data: NASA

A team of transatlantic scientists, using reanalysed data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, has discovered an Earth-size exoplanet orbiting in its star's habitable zone, the area around a star where...

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Pokemon Go Will Add Remote Raid Feature to Keep Players at Home

Pokemon Go developers Niantic are working to make the game more playable indoors. They are adding several new features that will improve the experience for players, without them having to leave their...

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Samsung Achieves 'Industry's Fastest' 5G Speeds Using mmWave Technology

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday to have achieved "industry's fastest" 5G speeds in its tests. The 5G equipment maker's demonstration was able to achieve 4.3Gbps speeds each on two test...

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OnePlus Teases Mystery Product Launch Today, Could It Be OnePlus 8 Lite?

OnePlus recently unveiled the OnePlus 8-series smartphones for the global markets and now the Chinese tech company is teasing the launch of a yet another product, likely a new phone.

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Nokia 9.3 PureView Tipped to Sport 120Hz Display, 108-Megapixel Camera

Nokia 9.3 PureView is rumoured to be the successor of the Nokia 9 PureView. Now, according to fresh leaks, HMD Global's next flagship is said to feature 120Hz display and may offer a 108-megapixel...

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How to Use Zoom on Your Windows or Mac

Zoom is available for both mobile and desktop users. Participants can also connect with their Zoom meeting hosts directly from the Web browser. But wondering how you can use it on your Windows or Mac...

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iPhone SE vs iPhone SE (2020): What's the Difference?

iPhone SE and iPhone SE (2020) have several differences that set them apart but also some similarities like the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Let's put the original iPhone SE and new iPhone SE...

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Samsung Galaxy A30s Is Now Receiving the Android 10 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A30s is receiving the latest Android 10 software update along with the March 2020 security patch.

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The Mandalorian Docuseries Headed to Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day

Disney+ has announced a new eight-episode behind-the-scenes documentary series that will take fans behind the first-ever live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. It's called Disney Gallery:...

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Tech Companies Step Up Fight Against Bad Coronavirus Info

Potentially dangerous coronavirus misinformation has spread from continent to continent like the pandemic itself, forcing the world's largest tech companies to take unprecedented action to protect...

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iPhone SE 2020 vs iPhone 11 vs iPhone 8

We pit the new iPhone SE against the iPhone 11 and iPhone 8 to see all the differences between the three phones, at least on paper.

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Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Samsung India Pledges Rs. 20 crores for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

As India fights the coronavirus crisis, Samsung India on Tuesday pledged a contribution of Rs. 20 crores towards the relief efforts.

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Apple's New iPhone SE Misses Out on Ultra-Wideband Locator Chip

While the new iPhone SE is designed mainly as an upgrade to the dated iPhone 8 that was launched in September 2017, there are some new connectivity options that make it closer to the flagship iPhone...

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Google Launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund, Following Facebook

Google said Wednesday it will launch an emergency fund to help local news outlets struggling to maintain operations in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amazon to Close French Warehouses Until Next Week After Court Order

Amazon will close its warehouses in France until at least early next week after a court ordered it to limit deliveries to essential goods such as food and medical supplies.

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Watch the Hindi Trailer for Netflix's Extraction, With Chris Hemsworth

A week on from the launch of the Extraction trailer, Netflix has unveiled a Hindi-language version of the same, which confirms that the Chris Hemsworth-led action thriller movie - from the makers of...

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PMO Forms Committee to Upgrade Aarogya Setu App

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has reportedly constituted a high-level committee comprising of tech leaders and officials to upgrade the Aarogya Setu app that is India's official contract...

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Here's How to Get an E-Pass for Lockdown in Your State

An e-pass for lockdown is issued to people providing essential services like medical and health care, media services, electricity and water department, police and security, and ration and grocery...

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iQoo Neo 3 Price Tipped, Teaser Reveals Hole-Punch Display Design

Vivo has released a new teaser video for iQoo Neo 3 and it has revealed the front design of the phone. iQoo Neo 3 can be seen featuring a hole-punch display.

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Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 2 Extended Till June 4

Fortnite players will be getting an extension on Season 2 till June 4 as Epic Games has decided to push back Season 3 launch till that date.

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Motorola Razr (2019) Sale Date Postponed to May 6 in India

Motorola has had to push its sale date yet again for the Razr (2019) foldable phone to May 6, given the extended lockdown period till May 3 due to the pandemic.

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Nokia 7.3 Tipped to Come With 'Improved' Quad Rear Camera Setup: Report

Nokia 7.3 smartphone is rumoured to succeed the Nokia 7.2 that was launched last year. A report is now suggesting that the Nokia 7.3 will pack "much-improved quad rear camera setup" that will provide...

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PUBG Mobile Arctic Mode Launching Tomorrow: What We Know

PUBG Mobile, which is one of the most popular mobile games, will be adding a new mode called 'Arctic Mode' starting tomorrow, April 16. Earlier, the new mode was teased through the game's social...

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Redmi AirDots S True Wireless Earphones Launched

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Airdots S true wireless earphones in China, priced at CNY 100. The new earphones use Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Price in India Could Be Different From the US

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 prices in India just hours after launching the two new smartphones in the global markets.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite With 7,040mAh Battery, S Pen Support Launched

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has made its debut in Indonesia but it's not available for sale. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet comes 10.4-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, 7040mAh battery and more.

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Taika Waititi Shares First Details for Thor: Love and Thunder

Taika Waititi has given us the first details - concept art and supporting characters - for Thor: Love and Thunder, the fourth standalone Thor movie and the sixth entry in Phase 4 of the Marvel...

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CERT-In Warns Organisations About Potential Spike in Cyber-Attacks on VPN

"The coronavirus pandemic has led many organisations worldwide to restrict their employees from coming to work in office and have advised them to maintain social distancing and to continue working...

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OxygenOS on OnePlus 8 Series Brings New Dark Theme, and a Lot More

OxygenOS has received several new features and improvements to make the experience even better and smoother on the new OnePlus 8-series phones.

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Now Locate Delhi Government's Relief Setups on Google Maps

Welcoming Google and Delhi Government's collaboration, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday tweeted, "As we prepare for an extended lockdown, we are proud to work together with @GoogleIndia...

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Amazon Ordered to Limit French Trade to Essential Goods Amid COVID-19

Amazon will have to limit its deliveries in France to essential goods like food and medical supplies while it carries out a more thorough assessment of the risk of coronavirus contagion at its...

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Cisco Offers Big Payment Deferrals as Companies Seek Remote-Work Tools

The financing offer, which requires no payment for three months and then 1 percent of money owed in each of last five months of 2020, could help Cisco stand out among competitors in software and...

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Netflix Sets May Release Date for Mrs. Serial Killer

Netflix has set a May 1 release date for Mrs. Serial Killer, its next original movie from India. Jacqueline Fernandez, Manoj Bajpayee, and Mohit Raina lead the Mrs. Serial Killer cast.

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Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Motorola Edge Surfaces on Geekbench Ahead of Launch, 6GB RAM Tipped

Motorola Edge has surfaced on Geekbench ahead of its expected launch next week. The listing suggests key information about the phone, including its RAM and software.

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Standard Chartered Chief Tells Employees to Stay Off Zoom, Google Hangouts

Standard Chartered is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen by...

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Here's Your First Look at Dune, the Sci-Fi Epic With Timothée Chalamet

With eight months to release, Warner Bros. has given us our first look at Dune, with new photos showcasing the characters played by stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh...

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Aarogya Setu App Hits 5 Crore Users in 13 Days of Launch

Aarogya Setu app by the government has reached the milestone of five crore users in 13 days of its launch.

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Apple Maps Data Shows How Coronavirus Lockdowns Affect Movement

Apple on Tuesday said it would release data that could help inform public health authorities on whether people are driving less during lockdown orders to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Why a 40-Year-Old Song Is Being Played More During the Pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic placing billions in lockdown, The Police's '80s hit is getting more plays on Spotify. Also raging on music streaming services such as Gaana and JioSaavn are...

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How to End Coronavirus Lockdowns? Technology, Test, Coordination

Governments battling a virus that has crossed borders with breathtaking swiftness pinned their hopes Tuesday on tests, technology and a coordinated approach to ease the tight social-distancing...

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Microsoft Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 Alleged Price Surfaces Online

The Surface Book 3 is reported to be powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210U and the Intel Core i7-10510U CPU options.

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OnePlus 8: Five New Features We're Excited to See in the Series

OnePlus 8 series will introduces some long-awaited features such as wireless charging and possibly proper waterproofing this time around. Here are five new features we're excited to see in the new...

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G20 Sets Ground Rules Ahead of Facebook's Libra Stablecoin

The world's leading economies need to plug gaps in their rulebooks to avoid digital currencies like Facebook's planned Libra stablecoin from undermining financial stability, the Group of 20 Economies'...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Colour Options Tipped, S-Pen Support Unlikely

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip as its second foldable phone in February, but that wasn't the successor of the Galaxy Fold launched last year.

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Amazon Fires 2 Employees Critical of Warehouse Working Conditions

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it terminated two employees, who criticized the working conditions at the e-commerce giant's warehouses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, for "repeatedly violating...

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Now Drag and Drop Files Between Samsung Phones and Windows 10 PCs Over Wi-Fi

Samsung devices running Link To Windows version 1.5 can drag and drop files on Windows PC running the latest Insider build of the platform. Here's all you need to know.

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PM Modi Encourages Citizens to Download Aarogya Setu App

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to download the Aarogya Setu app while addressing the nation on Tuesday.

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LG Folder 2 Flip Phone With SOS Key and AI Voice Service Launched

LG has announced the Folder 2 smartphone in South Korea for KRW 198,000. It comes with an SOS key and has two displays.

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Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100BT Wireless Earphones Review

If you're looking for affordable wireless earphones from a well-known audio brand, the Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100BT might be worth looking at.

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Google Assistant Now Officially Supports TVs, Media Remotes, Set-Top Boxes

Google Assistant has officially added support for TVs, set-top boxes, and media remotes, allowing device manufacturers to easily integrate the Google Assistant in their products.

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Tata Sky Broadband Introduces 1500GB FUP Cap on Unlimited Plans

Tata Sky has now added a new condition on its website for unlimited plans that reads, "For Unlimited Data plans, speed will reduce to 2Mbps after 1500GB data consumption."

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Oppo A92s Specifications Tipped, Dual Front Cameras Expected

Oppo A92s was reportedly spotted on Geekbench and TENAA showing off some of the specifications for the phone.

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2.5 Million iPhone Units Shipped in China in March Following Virus Slump

Apple shipped roughly 2.5 million iPhone units in China in March, a slight rebound after one of its worst months in the country ever, according to government data published on Friday.

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Monday, 13 April 2020

Google India Announces Steps to Help Combat COVID-19 Misinformation

Google on Monday announced a series of steps taken to bring reliable information related to COVID-19 pandemic in India and combat the spread of misinformation.

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eBay's New CEO Jamie Iannone to Come From Walmart

Struggling online retail giant eBay named a new top executive on Monday, bringing in the former head of e-commerce at Walmart, Jamie Iannone.

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Motorola Flagship Launch Set for April 22, Motorola Edge Series Expected

Motorola is hosting its flagship launch on April 22 where the much-rumoured Motorola Edge+ is expected to finally debut. The Lenovo-owned company released a teaser video on Twitter that gives a...

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Lenovo A7 With Dual Rear Cameras, Unisoc SC9863A SoC Revealed

Lenovo A7 smartphone with 6.09-inch waterdrop display, 1.6GHz octa-core Unisoc (previously Spreadtrum) SC9863A SoC, dual rear cameras confirmed.

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Joker Is Out Next Week on Prime Video in India

Joker - the Joaquin Phoenix-starrer standalone DC movie - will be available April 20 on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Quibi Reports 1.7 Million Downloads in Its First Week

About 1.7 million people downloaded the new entertainment streaming app Quibi during its first week on the market, Chief Executive Meg Whitman told CNBC television on Monday.

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Amazon Fills 100,000 Jobs in the US to Meet Demand From Coronavirus Outbreak

Amazon said Monday it had filled the 100,000 US jobs it promised a month ago to meet demands from the coronavirus outbreak, and was ready to take on 75,000 more.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, and support 5G. The company has also confirmed 120Hz display refresh rate on the two phones.

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Certain Types of Video Games Can Benefit Cognitive Development, Study Claims

Playing certain video games can have multiple benefits. Research has shown that experience of playing video games can improve cognitive development such as greater sensitivity to contrasts, better...

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Honor 30 Series to Offer 1920fps Slow Motion, AIS, Other Camera Features

Honor 30 series will come with several camera features and the Honor 30 Pro+ will have fast focus. It will come in three RAM and storage variants.

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Ola Emergency Cab Service Launched for Non-COVID-19 Related Travel

Cab aggregator Ola on Monday announced the 'Ola Emergency' service in Gurugram for non-COVID-19 related medical travel to over 100 hospitals in the city. Launched in collaboration with the Haryana...

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Hostages Becomes First Disney+ Hotstar Series to Air on TV

From streaming to cable. Disney+ Hotstar original series Hostages will air on Star Plus starting Monday, April 13, in what represents a new programming strategy. This new world has been brought on by...

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Best Zombie Pandemic Movies on Streaming in India

Our list of best pandemic-themed zombie horror movies to watch feature the likes of Brad Pitt, Will Smith, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. They include 28 Days Later (2002), 28 Weeks Later (2007), World...

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Google to Add New Search, Maps Features to Help Find Virtual Healthcare

With the continued global lockdown, many people are finding it difficult to get in touch with doctors for routine consultations. To make virtual healthcare readily available, Google will be rolling...

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Wineries Offer Virtual Tastings Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California's oldest commercial winery - the historic Buena Vista.

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iQoo 3 Neo 5G With 144Hz Display Will Debut on April 23

iQoo will launch its next iQoo Neo 3 5G on April 23. The phone will pack a 144Hz refresh rate screen and UFS 3.1 storage along with Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Swiggy New 'Grocery Tab' Launched in 125 Cities, Offers 2-Hour Delivery

Swiggy has now enabled the 'Grocery' Tab in over 125 cities across the country. The feature is available inside the app, and clicking on it will show you all serviceable stores nearby.

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iPhone 12-Series Said to Feature iPad Pro-Like Design

Apple is preparing a redesign of its top-tier iPhones, borrowing cues from the latest iPads, as part of a major fall refresh that will see 5G added to as many as four new handset models and the...

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Amazon US Stops Accepting New Online Grocery Customers Amid Surging Demand

Amazon will begin to put new grocery delivery customers on a wait list and curtail shopping hours at some Whole Foods stores to prioritize orders from existing customers buying food online during the...

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Moscow Blames Hackers for Coronavirus Permit Problems as Cases Rise

Authorities in Moscow on Monday blamed hackers for bringing down a new website meant to issue travel permits to the city's residents to use during the coronavirus lockdown after cases of the new virus...

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Vietnam Orders Quarantine for Workers at Samsung Unit After COVID-19 Case

Authorities in northern Vietnam have ordered people working at a unit of Samsung Display in the country to be quarantined after a worker there tested positive for the new coronavirus.

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LG Velvet Smartphone Series Teased, Concept Renders Leaked

LG Velvet will come with three rear cameras and an LED flash in descending order by size – evoking the illusion of falling raindrops.

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Realme 5G Smartphone With 5G Support Spotted on Certification Websites

A Realme smartphone with model number RMX2142 has been spotted on multiple certification websites stating 5G and 30W fast charging support.

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Google's Latest Doodle in India Is a Thank You to Coronavirus Helpers

Google has started a campaign to thank doctors and medical staff for their ongoing efforts in the fight against coronavirus.

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Instagram Has Finally Brought Direct Messages to the Web

The feature for adding direct messages support for the Web comes after months of testing from Instagram. Apart from introducing access to direct messages on the web, Instagram seems to have also...

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Oppo A92s Price, Specifications, Colour Options Leaked Online

Oppo A92s is listed to feature a quad camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and two 2-megapixel cameras.

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Realme Smart TV Remote Control Gets Bluetooth Certification

Realme is preparing to launch its first smart TV, as the remote has received Bluetooth certification. This suggests that the launch could be close.

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Sunday, 12 April 2020

OnePlus 8 Series High-Res Case Images Leak Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

OnePlus 8 series cases have been leaked, along with an image of the retail box for the OnePlus 8 Pro and an image of the About phone page as well.

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In Da (Digital) Club: Life Under Quarantine Fuels Parties Online

With New York's nightlife spots closed digital dance parties are all the rave, as DJs stream sets while revellers don their nipple pasties and disco-ball facemasks for clubs online.

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The Simpsons Begins Streaming April 15 on Disney+ Hotstar

Wednesday, April 15 - that's the release date for all 31 seasons of The Simpsons on Disney+ Hotstar in India. The Simpsons Movie, Playdate with Destiny will also be available.

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Russia Space Chief Spars With Elon Musk Over Launch Pricing

The head of Russia's space agency on Saturday accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of predatory pricing for space launches, which is pushing Russia to cut its own prices.

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Saturday, 11 April 2020

Google Search Adds Actual Easter Eggs and 3D Easter Bunny to Mark Easter

Easter Sunday is here and in order to add some fun to the festival, Google had added some actual (virtual) easter eggs for Easter-related searches.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Design Teased Ahead of April 14 Launch

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earbuds have been officially teased ahead of the April 14 launch. The OnePlus India Twitter account posted a teaser image, giving a glimpse at the upcoming wireless earbuds...

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Update Rendering Phones Unusable, Some Users Report

Samsung Galaxy M31 received a new update recently that appears to have come with some bugs that are causing issues to some users in India. Some Samsung Galaxy A70 users have also reported similar...

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LG V40 ThinQ Getting an Update in India With Wi-Fi Calling Support: Reports

LG V40 ThinQ is getting a new software update in India that brings VoWi-Fi support for the phone, allowing Reliance Jio and Airtel users to make use for Wi-Fi calling feature.

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IIT-B Researchers Build 'Smart Stethoscope' to Help With COVID-19 Treatment

A team at the Indian Institute of Technology of Bombay (IIT-B) has developed a "digital stethoscope" that can listen to heartbeats from a distance and record them, minimising the risk of...

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TRAI Recommends Making Set-Top Box Interoperability Compulsory

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Saturday recommended that all DTH and cable set-top-boxes (STBs) provided to the customers must support interoperability and urged the Ministry of...

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Amazon India Plans to Kill Prime Now in Favour of Amazon Fresh

Amazon India is planning to shut down its grocery delivery app Prime Now, which it launched as Amazon Now in 2016, and is set to fold the two-hour delivery service into the main app, Gadgets 360 has...

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LG Style 3 Debuts With Dual Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 845 SoC

LG Style 3 has been launched as a tweaked version of the LG V40 ThinQ that debuted back in October 2018.

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Friday, 10 April 2020

Mercury-Bound Spacecraft Swings by Earth to Get a Gravity Assist

A Mercury-bound spacecraft swooped past Earth on Friday, tweaking its roundabout path to the solar system's smallest and innermost planet.

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How to Make Group Calls With Google Duo

Google Duo group calling tip and tricks. We detail how to make a group call using Google Duo. We look at different platforms like iPhone, iPad, and Android, and offer a step by step guide to make it...

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How to Make Group Calls With WhatsApp

How can you make a group call today? Here's our step-by-step guide on how to make a group call with WhatsApp on your Android phone or iPhone.

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US Firm to Assist IIT Kanpur Startup in Development of Low-Cost Ventilators

Ansys, a global engineering simulation company, entered into an agreement with an IIT Kanpur led consortium to assist in the development of low-cost ventilators to fight the COVID-19 outbreak in...

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US Agencies Back Revoking Ability of China Telecom to Operate in US

The US Justice Department and other federal agencies on Thursday called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke China Telecom (Americas) Corp's authorization to provide international...

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Amazon Building Its Own Lab for Employee COVID-19 Tests

Amazon is moving to create it own lab to test employees for coronavirus as the e-commerce giant struggles with safety issues amid the pandemic.

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Nintendo Game Pulled From Chinese Platforms After Hong Kong Protest

A Nintendo Switch video game has been pulled off China's grey market e-commerce platforms, Reuters' checks show, after Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong used the game to protest against Beijing's rule...

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A Day in the Life of an Amazon Courier on the Frontlines of the US Pandemic

Excelso Sabulao delivers groceries for Amazon.com in California so he can help provide his parents an income. Now, with endless interactions at stores and at homes during a pandemic, he worries his...

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Sony Invests $400 Million in Chinese Video Site Bilibili

Chinese video site Bilibili will receive $400 million equity investment from Sony America, Bilibili said Thursday, as the two companies seek to further collaborate in entertainment to attract China's...

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iQoo Neo 3 Specifications Tipped, Expected to Launch on April 23

iQoo Neo 3 is teased to arrive soon in China, and iQoo's Product General Manager Shuji Niao Shu has said on Weibo that the company has incorporated a new 3 + 2 strategy in the upcoming iQoo phone.

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iOS 14 May Let Users Try Out Apps Before Installing Them

iOS 14 code hints that Apple might be testing a new feature that will let users preview or test applications before installing them. For this to work, the feature will reportedly allow users to...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Tipped to Feature Under-Display Selfie Camera

Samsung is reportedly working on under-display selfie camera technology and may implement it in the Galaxy S21, expected to be the next generation Galaxy S-series phone.

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Uber Extends Validity of Its Ride Pass Due to Coronavirus Lockdown

Uber has extended the validity of its loyalty pass Uber Ride Pass for all customers in India due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Facebook Unveils New 'Quiet Mode' to Mute App's Push Notifications

Apple adds Quiet Mode to its app to help people find the 'right balance.' The update comes amid coronavirus pandemic.

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New Emoji Are Being Delayed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Unicode Consortium has said that next year's version 14.0 version will be delayed by six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, thus delaying the 2021 emoji

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OnePlus 8 Series Design Details Confirmed Ahead of April 14 Launch

OnePlus 8 series design details have been confirmed just days ahead of its official launch. CEO Pete Lau has posted a forum post to reveal that OnePlus is set to offer its fifth-generation...

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Facebook's Leaked 'Campus' Feature Will Be a Return to Its Roots

Facebook is reportedly working on a new feature called Campus that will be exclusive to college students and will require a .edu email ID to sign in.

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'Fleeceware' Apps Make Their Way to Apple App Store: Sophos

Security researchers have discovered over 30 "fleeceware" apps in the App Store. Fleeceware is a relatively new cybersecurity term that was originally used for Android apps that abuse the trial...

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TikTok Pledges $250 Million for COVID-19 Relief

TikTok, the fast-growing mobile video app, pledged Thursday to contribute $250 million to coronavirus relief efforts around the world.

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The Best Family Movies on Streaming in India

Our list of best family movies to watch on Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video in India in 2020 feature The Lion King, Spirited Away, WALL·E, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Taare...

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Space Station Crew Dock at ISS After Coronavirus-Hit Build Up

A three-man crew docked successfully at the International Space Station Thursday, leaving behind a planet overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Thursday, 9 April 2020

Honor 8A 2020 With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 3,020mAh Battery Appears Online

Honor Play 8A smartphone that was launched in China last year, is now believed to be getting an upgraded version in the UK. The new version is reportedly called Honor 8A 2020 and has been listed on a...

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Demand for Video Calling Continues to Surge, Microsoft and Others Say

Microsoft said on Thursday that video calling and educational usage of its Teams productivity software had risen in recent weeks as employees work remotely and some US schools cancel in-person classes...

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Google Pixel 4a Specifications, Retail Box Leaked Ahead of Launch

Google Pixel 4a specifications and the retail box image have allegedly leaked online ahead of launch that could be take place next month.

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How to Block a Number on Your Android Phone

Wondering how to block a number in Android? We have compiled a list of simple ways using which you can block a number on your Android phone.

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Honor Play 4T Pro, Honor Play 4T With 4,000mAh Battery Launched

Honor Play 4T Pro and Honor Play 4T have been launched as the latest smartphone models by the Huawei sub-brand Honor. While the Honor Play 4T Pro comes with a waterdrop-style notch, the Honor Play 4T...

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Vodafone Idea Offering Cashback for Recharging Other People's Accounts

Vodafone Idea has introduced a new #RechargeforGood programme that enables a subscriber to earn commission for recharging other prepaid accounts.

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Facebook Must Face Renewed Privacy Lawsuit Over User Tracking: US Court

A federal appeals court on Thursday revived US nationwide litigation accusing Facebook of violating users' privacy rights by tracking their internet activity even after they logged out of the social...

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Singapore Stops Teachers Using Zoom App After 'Very Serious Incidents'

Singapore has suspended the use of video-conferencing tool Zoom by teachers, its education ministry said on Friday, after "very serious incidents" occurred in the first week of a coronavirus lockdown...

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Samsung Working With Google to Build a Custom Exynos Chipset: Report

Samsung and Google are reportedly working on building a new custom Exynos chipset, and Google looks to launch it as soon as this year.

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Hangouts Meet Rebranded to Google Meet, Gaining 2 Million New Users a Day

Google has renamed Hangouts Meet, the company's video conferencing platform, to Google Meet. Google has not made an official announcement for the rebranding but the new name was noted in its recent...

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Honor 30 Pro Alleged Press Renders Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Honor 30 series of smartphones is set to launch on April 15. Ahead of the launch, a set of alleged press renders of the Honor 30 Pro have surfaced on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo.

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Microsoft Delays Windows 10X, Surface Neo Dual-Screen Device Launch: Report

Microsoft is reportedly shifting its focus of Windows 10X on dual-screen devices, and is looking to bring it to single screen devices first. The report also says that the Microsoft Surface Duo...

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LG Reveals New Design Language for Upcoming Smartphone

LG has announced that the company is working on new "minimalistic design" for its upcoming smartphone "that differs from the industry trend." Without revealing the name of the upcoming smartphone, the...

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Apollo 13's Most Famous Quotes Originated in Hollywood

Apollo 13′s best-known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood.

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Zoom Desktop App Updated to Remove Meeting IDs From Title Bar

Zoom, the free video conferencing app, has been all over the news lately due to several reasons, most of which revolve around privacy and security issues. Acknowledging and addressing these issues,...

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India's Fixed Broadband, Mobile Download Speeds Decline in March: Ookla

Ookla's Internet report is out for the month of March and from the looks of it, India has seen a decline in mean download speeds for both fixed broadband and mobile Internet.

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