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In the month of October, stargazers and young astronomers are in for a treat as there is a long list of exciting events lined up. From Mercury reaching its morning peak to Draconids meteor shower, October will be an astronomer’s delight. Below are the dates and details related to all these astronomical events:  1 October: Asteroid 40 Harmonia at Opposition – This month a popular constellation called Cetus will take place. The first event is Asteroid 40 Harmonia. This is a large main-belt asteroid that is surprisingly round due to the meteor standards. It is best viewed in opposition when the sun, earth, and asteroid are brightly lit. 5 October: Peak of the Camelopardalid Meteor Shower – Among the many constellations, Camelopardalis is one of the most ignored ones in the night sky. This is a large constellation that represents a giraffe. It will peak on the night of 5 October, this year. Moreover, Camelopardalids aren’t the most active ones but the new moon on this day will make it

Motorola has launched the new Moto Tab G20 tablet in India, which comes with near-stock Android 11 as its main highlight. It marks the company's re-entry into the tablet segment in India. Moto Tab G20 price, features, specs The Moto Tab G20 comes with an eight-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with TDDI technology and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22T processor. It comes equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, which can be further expanded by up to 1 TB via a microSD card. The tablet features a five-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a two-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 5,100mAh battery with support for a 10 W fast charger. The battery is claimed to last up to two days. It runs near-stock Android 11 for what Motorola describes as an ad-free and bloat-free user experience. The device comes with support for Face Unlock and Dolby Atmos Audio. Connectivity-wise, it supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth version 5.0, USB Type-C port, GPS, A-GPS, G

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will halt all its robotic Mars exploration efforts in October. There will be a communications blackout this month that may disrupt interplanetary communications. The blackout will be caused by solar conjunction — a period when the Earth and Mars will be invisible to each other due to the planets being on opposite sides of the Sun. According to NASA , the event occurs every two years for about two weeks. This year, the solar conjunction moratorium is between 2 October and 14 October, when Mars is within 2 degrees of the Sun. NASA will task its missions with homework during the “short vacation” as all spacecrafts will go “virtually incommunicado” during the period. The agency’s Perseverance rover will perform weather measurement and radar experiments. The rover, which landed in February, will also look for any dust devils passing by on the planet as well as listen for environmental sounds using its microphone. The official acc

Slack has said that it may take up to 24 hours for the fix to reach all users as it is a DNS-related issue. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oormmc

It is important to note that you can't expect to use the Reminder functionality at any point on a past date. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3B1WI5D

Every year in America, women spend at least US$2.8 billion on sanitary pads and tampons that can take hundreds of years to decompose . Is there a more economical and environmentally friendly way? To find out, we asked Susan Powers , a professor of sustainable environmental systems at Clarkson University about her work comparing the environmental impact of tampons, sanitary pads and menstrual cups. What is a menstrual cup? A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible bell-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that a woman inserts into her vagina to catch and collect menstrual fluid. It can be used for up to 12 hours, after which it is removed to dispose of the fluid and cleaned. The cup is rinsed with hot water and soap between each insertion and sterilized in boiling water at least once per period. A cup can last up to 10 years . Although menstrual cups have been around for decades, they historically have been less popular than pads or ta

As it readies for the launch, Tata Motors has announced it will open bookings for the newest and smallest SUV in its range, the Tata Punch, on 4 October, which is also the day when it will fully unveil the latest entrant in its portfolio. In a series of new teasers, Tata has confirmed the date for the start of bookings for the Punch, and also revealed it will come with doors that open up to 90 degrees – like seen on the Tata Altroz hatchback – to ease ingress and egress for passengers. 'Right' from all the angles. 😉 I Pack A PUNCH Bookings open on 4th October #TataPUNCH #TataMotors pic.twitter.com/MQRc1JjV97 — Tata Motors Cars (@TataMotors_Cars) September 30, 2021 Showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo as the close-to-production H2X Concept, the Punch is the second Tata model after the Altroz to be based on the company’s new-age ALFA architecture. The Punch will be the most affordable SUV from Tata Motors and will slot in below the Nexon in the company’s SUV range. The Ta

Apple has promised to release a software update to address many issues that users are reporting with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ij3yfK

The Facebook researchers found that seeing more celebrity content in the Instagram feed was associated with more negative comparison. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3inPlOK

The travel certificate will mention the date of birth, doses taken, vaccine name, type, manufacturer, number and dates of doses in the year, month and date, dose batch numbers, and will mention that the certificate is compliant with WHO-DDCC:VS data dictionary. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WySrb2

Globally, the Motorola Edge 20 Pro carries a price tag of EUR 699.99 (approx Rs 60,600) for the 12GB + 256GB storage and has two colour options. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3uuHgg7

Popular Google apps such as Gmail , YouTube  and Google Maps will soon stop working on a number of smartphones. Read on to know if your device will be affected by this, too. Google app ban on select phones Google has revealed that individuals using smartphones running Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread or older will no longer be able to access Gmail , YouTube  and Google Maps  on their devices. This has already come into effect from 27 September. Hence, if your smartphone runs Android version 2.3.7 or older, you won't be able to sign into the aforementioned Google apps. If you try to sign in, Google will return an error and will continue to do so until the device is updated. For the uninitiated, these Google apps require users to sign in to their Google accounts to easily access them, as well as their app history. Google, in a previous statement , said, "As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our users safe, Google will no longer allow sign-in on Android devices that run Androi

Amazon recently held its 2021 hardware event and launched a number of products such as the Amazon Echo Show 15, Halo fitness band, Amazon Glow, Astro robot, Amazon Blink video doorbell and more. Here's a closer look at the new Amazon devices. Amazon Echo Show 15 The Amazon Echo Show 15 smart speaker comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display and is powered by Amazon's latest AZ2 Neural Edge processor. It features a redesigned home screen and comes with customisable Alexa widgets. It comes with the new visual ID feature for the device to recognise and display content for a particular user, and also the ability to control other compatible smart home devices. It also supports 1080p Full HD content from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and soon, from SLING TV as well. There's support for a number of privacy features as well such as microphone and camera controls, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings and a built-in shutter to cover the camera. The Echo Show 15 is pr

Ola Electric has announced it has raised over $200 million in funding led by global asset manager Falcon Edge Capital, Japan’s Softbank and other firms, with the electric vehicle maker valued at $3 billion. Ola says the newly secured funding will help the company ‘accelerate development of other vehicle platforms’ including its upcoming electric motorcycle, electric car and scooters that follow its maiden offering, the Ola S1 . Right now, Ola is starting its journey in the vehicle manufacturing business with a scooter, but eventually plans to have an extensive portfolio of both two- and four-wheelers. In a tweet published on Thursday evening, Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal announced the fund-raising, and said India is “building technologies of the future” as it evolves into a “global EV hub”. He also said that he hopes motorists in the country will shun petrol-powered two-wheelers entirely after 2025. India is building technologies of the future and becoming a global EV hub! With

Standing in the pit lane at the Buddh International Circuit, I listened with rapt attention as a senior colleague regaled us with tales of his extensive travels across south India in the MG ZS EV , one of the earliest electric cars available in India. That car escaped my attention by way of its blandness and (then) high price. The Astor is the same vehicle, but with a traditional petrol engine under its bonnet, and there’s absolutely no fear of it going unnoticed. What is it? The MG Astor uses the same body shell as the ZS EV, but this time round, the bold colours borrowed from the Hector lineup and the raft of features don’t just bring it up to date but place it beyond the competition. For brevity, it’s a Creta-fighter, so it goes up against the Hyundai, the Kia Seltos, the recently-launched  Skoda Kushaq , Volkswagen Taigun and more. Where it is likely to score is on space and the laundry list of high-tech features. MG claims this is the first vehicle in its category to include A

Apple's most popular app Apple Music currently has 3.6 stars (out of five) from 309 ratings, while Apple Podcasts has received two stars from 160 ratings. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ome7T2

Facebook has been under fire after the Wall Street Journal reported internal documents showed that the social media company was aware that Instagram harmed the mental health of young users. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zUtNiK

Starting with the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, the smartphone will retail at a starting price of Rs 57,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone comes in Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black colours. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3CTKBrK

Right now, there’s just one virus on everyone’s minds: SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But humanity is plagued by many respiratory viruses, such as influenza A (IAV) and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), which cause hundreds of thousands of deaths every year . Most of these viruses – apart from influenza and SARS-CoV-2 – have no vaccines or effective treatments. A recent study from the University of Glasgow has discovered what happens when you get infected with some of these viruses at the same time, and it has implications for how they make us sick and how we protect ourselves from them. For many reasons, respiratory viruses are often found during winter in the temperate regions of the world, or the rainy season of equatorial regions. During these periods, you’ll probably be infected with more than one virus at any one time in a situation called a “co-infection”. Research shows that up to 30 percent  of infections may harbour more than one virus. What this means i

Priced at Rs 79,990 (12GB RAM + 256GB), Vivo X70 Pro+ will go on sale starting October 12. The Vivo X70 Pro will go on sale beginning October 7. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ifJmeP

Speaking at the 2021 edition of 'Creator Day India', Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said India is among the fastest growing markets for the photo sharing and short video platform. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39QrYZn

Here we list some of the Free Fire redeem codes or the FF redeem code on Garena Free Fire for today (September 30) that can be used without any cost. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3uxf3Fh

Having unveiled prices for entry-level versions in August , Mahindra has now announced the full variant line-up and introductory variant-wise prices for its brand-new SUV, the Mahindra XUV700. What will be of interest to potential buyers are prices for the top-spec XUV700 AX7 variants, which were under wraps until now. The Mahindra XUV700 AX7 petrol-manual is priced at Rs 17.59 lakh, while the automatic version costs Rs 19.19 lakh. The XUV700 AX7 diesel-manual on the other hand, is priced at Rs 18.19 lakh, and the diesel-automatic is the most expensive version of them all, costing Rs 19.79 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). As standard, the XUV700 AX7 versions come with space for seven passengers with three rows of seats, and an optional ‘Luxury pack’ – which adds the segment-first flush-fitting door handles, 360-degree cameras, Sony 3D sound system, blind spot monitor, wireless phone charging and electronic parking brake – is available for an additional Rs 1.80 lakh on the AX7 automati

Since the Moto Tab G20 will be available during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale event, customers can enjoy bank offers with ICICI and Axis bank cards. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3m4KH9a

The winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB prize) for Science and Technology has been announced. The award is given out, each year, to scientists who have shown extraordinary capability and made "outstanding contributions" in the fields of science and technology. The award is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India - the late Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. He is credited with establishing twelve national laboratories and held many positions in the government in independent India. It is only given to Indian scientists working in India. The Director-General announces the winners on 26 September on the CSIR Foundation Day. The SSB prizes are awarded to scientists below 45 years of age for conduction research in one of seven disciplines. The prize includes a citation, a plaque, and a cash award of ₹5,00,000 lakh. In addition to the recognition and cash prize, CSIR will also grant the winners an honorarium of

The new report also claims the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will at least have "Carbon" black and "Fog" green colour options. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zPSeO1

Some of the Android apps infected with GriftHorse malware include Handy Translator Pro, Heart Rate and Pulse Tracker, and My Chat Translator. Users in India are also affected. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39NUnPF

The new search feature will arrive within months through its Google Lens, Google said in its livestreamed Search On conference. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y3ZdX3

The Apple iPhone SE comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and remains one of the rare compact smartphones in this day and age. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3AY7AkZ

Jabra Elite Active 65t, Realme Buds Air 2, and more - here are five TWS earbuds under Rs 5,000 you can check out. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3AYqMiK

Facebook Inc plans to highlight internal research that shows teenage girls felt better after using its Instagram app during a Senate hearing to be held on Thursday, according to the company's prepared testimony seen by Reuters. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ikF1a3

In a major announcement, Rolls-Royce has confirmed it will completely phase out internal combustion engines and switch to an electric-only vehicle portfolio by 2030. At the unveil of its first production electric vehicle (EV), named the Rolls-Royce Spectre, company CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said that by the end of this decade, the luxury marque will “no longer be in the business of producing or selling any internal combustion engine products.” This decision mirrors that of Rolls-Royce’s rival-in-chief, Bentley, which is owned by the Volkswagen Group and has also committed to having an all-electric portfolio by 2030. The world has also gotten its first glimpse of the two-door, fastback-style Rolls-Royce Spectre, which is said to be based on the same ‘Architecture of Luxury’ as the Phantom sedan and Cullinan SUV, and will have nothing in common with any existing models from parent company BMW. Rolls says the Spectre showcased today – which does look a lot like the now-discontinued Rolls

Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank to offer up to 10 percent instant discount as a part of Curtain Raiser Deals. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3zMwNxz

The new system update fixes known issues on the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The update also brings Google Files. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3AW6Dd8

New World" takes place on the imaginary island of Aeternum, which players from a civilization akin to the mid-18th century West must conquer. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ulvGUl

Smartphones and the features they’re equipped with are improving with each iteration. Every generation change brings better cameras, faster processors, and impressive screens for smartphones. However, we are yet to see a disruptive change in the vein of the introduction of the iPhone all those years ago. Sure, a few companies have experimented with new, foldable form factors. However, due to the lack of mature hardware and prohibitively expensive price tags, these devices are yet to go mainstream. Samsung is planning to change that perception with its Galaxy Z Flip 3. Let's find out if it is worth its Rs 84,999 price tag. Design The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a fine balance of incredible engineering and impressive style. Its unique hinge and flexible display won’t go unnoticed wherever you go. Usually, when I switch to a review unit, a few friends ask me about the device, and that's that. However, with the Flip 3, almost every person I met was astonished by its futuristic looks. Su

With the wider adoption of Android phones globally, Gmail is a convenient service while setting up smartphones and even social media platforms. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ogn9Rs

Coming to the pricing, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has two storage variants of 6GB RAM + 128GB at Rs 26,999 and 8GB RAM + 128GB at Rs 28,999. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3kQEhv5

TikTok has gained more than 300 million users since July 2020, the last time the company had reported user numbers. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ukmWO8

The Bajaj Chetak has witnessed yet another substantial hike in price – the third such increase in 2021 – that has made it the most expensive electric scooter on sale in India today. The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Chetak in its home state of Maharashtra is now Rs 1,87,390; a significant increase on its ex-showroom price of Rs 1,44,987 up until a few months ago. Compared to its price at launch in 2020, the Chetak’s price has risen by well over 60 percent in less than two years’ time. The latest price hike was introduced after the Central government increased the FAME-II subsidy for electric two-wheelers , and under the revised national scheme, the Chetak is eligible for a substantially higher Rs 45,000 incentive. However, despite the increase in subsidy, the latest price hike means customers still pay roughly the same amount of money for the Chetak on-road as before. Even with the higher FAME-II subsidy factored in, the Chetak’s on-road price in Maharashtra is Rs 1,48,452, which i

Both CoWIN and Aarogya Setu are equally crucial to book vaccine slots and download certificates for proof, in India. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3A2g1L3

Apple announced on August 5, 2021 that it plans to introduce new child safety features in three areas from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y1sLnu

Motorola notes that sale offers are subject to change at the "sole discretion of Flipkart." Some stock may get sold out soon at the Big Billion Days sale. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3AT4gaW

Customers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G at a special introductory price of Rs 17,999 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39Jtxsd

The cashback will be credited to a user’s account as JioMart points and can be used across Reliance Retail offerings. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3F1EQKE

The cashback will be credited to a user’s account as JioMart points and can be used across Reliance Retail offerings. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3CS40cP

Microsoft is again leading the industry forward with Windows, now an open platform with an open store, Epic Games Chief Executive Officer Tim Sweeney said. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y958dh

Astro will cost $1,449.99 (approx Rs 1,07,500), but it will be available for an introductory price of $999.99 (approx Rs 74,200). from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3EXmDOt

Fitbit Charge 5 will be available in three colour options- Steel Blue/Platinum Stainless Steel, Lunar White/ Soft Gold Stainless Steel and Black/ Graphite Stainless Steel. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y0EDXz