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Samsung And Huawei Ready For Android Pie Rollout

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In the wake of a discreet launch in the fall of 2018, which saw it installed on the Google Pixel range and a small number of new releases (OnePlus 6, Huawei Mate 20, among others), Android Pie is finally being brought to a wider market. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EQxihk

Xiaomi Beats Samsung to The Rounded Notch Design With New Mi Play Smartphone

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Xiaomi introduced the Mi Play, a smartphone featuring a teardrop-shaped notch -- and it comes at a very affordable price. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2QP28xX

This Maryland Rapper Can Speak Exactly Like Apple’s Siri: Watch Video

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Footage of the impression, which features HAZMATCAZ reciting navigation instructions in the style of Siri, was recently posted online. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SloovV

Snapchat Introduces Lenses For Dogs: Watch Video

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Snapchat delivered an early present for pet owners on Christmas Eve: lenses for your dog. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2VfceXc

Uber Partners With DMRC For Kiosks in 50 Stations by H1 2019

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The first phase of the partnership between Uber and DMRC, which is aimed at improving first-mile/last-mile connectivity for the riders, kicked off recently where kiosks were set up at Sikanderpur, Dwarka Sec-21 and Rajiv Chowk metro stations. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2BIA1pz

Sony Launches WH-CH700N Noise-Cancelling Headphones at Rs 12,990

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The headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone for voice assistant commands and hands-free calls. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EO6C1f

Alleged Oppo R19 case render surfaces online with cutout for pop-up camera

The bottom frame of Oppo R19 can also seem to have spaces for the 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB-C port. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2ESopUY

Honor View 20 with in-display camera, new 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor launched in China

Powering the View 20 is the Kirin 980 chipset which was announced by Huawei back in October. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EOEwlY

Sony launches WH-C700N wireless noise-cancelling headset at Rs 12,990

Sony claims that the Wh-C700N takes 7 hrs to charge and that it can last 35 hrs on a single charge. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2ESokRa

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale includes Poco F1, Pixel 3XL, iPhone XR and more

Flipkart has partnered with SBI to offer 10 percent instant discounts on SBI credit cards. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EOEsCK

PUBG Mobile ban letter by Maharashtra High Court declared as fake news

There is no position as a 'prejudge' making it very obvious that this PUBG ban was a prank. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EOAsCe

As TikTok Videos Take Hold With Teens, Parents Scramble to Keep up

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Millions of teenagers seeking their 15 seconds of fame are flocking to TikTok, but many of their parents are only now learning about the express-yourself video app -- often to their dismay. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GI4ZUG

Breaking up With Facebook is Hard to do: Here’s How

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For some users, though, the past two years of privacy scandals, election manipulation by Russian trolls, executive apologies and even the political disagreements with friends and relatives have become too much. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EMq4KY

Xiaomi Mi Fan Sale kicks off on Amazon with offers on Mi A2, Redmi Note 5 Pro and more

Some of Xiaomi's most well-received smartphones are part of the sale. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2SnRACA

Asus' latest patent hints at a pop-up and a display-hole camera design

Asus is believed to sport one or both these camera designs on its 2019 phones. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2AhAuzk

Google Play is reportedly offering free credit on app purchases to some users

Here's what the credit offers, if you are eligible, and how to claims it. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2SjRjAv

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB, 4 GB and 3 GB GPU variants revealed in leak

from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2AhApf0

Top 5 Budget Android Smartphones of 2018: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme U1, Nokia 5.1 Plus And More

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The best selling brands in the country that including Xiaomi, Realme and Honor all had focused strategy to launch the maximum number of budget smartphones in India. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2rWtXFK

Samsung India to Launch 3 Galaxy 'M' Smartphones Next Month

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Samsung India has geared up to launch a new Galaxy 'M' series with three smartphones in January 2019. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2V8gd81

Huawei's Smartphone Shipments Exceed 200 Million Units in 2018

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Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's second-largest smartphone seller in the world first in the second quarter of this year and then again in the third quarter with a global market share of 14.6 percent. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2T9BGeX

Aadhaar privacy debate, data protection regulation to intermediary guidelines: Tech policy trends of 2018

Looking at the year gone by for privacy, one can look ahead at 2019 only with concern from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LBi1lw

Honor V20 with selfie camera hole to launch today: How to watch livestream

The Honor V20 will launch globally as Honor View 20 on 22 Januray, 2019. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2rWhDoF

Indian activist Baba Amte's 104th birth anniversary celebrated in a Google doodle

Baba Amte was a social worker and activist who dedicated his life to people suffering from leprosy. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LBi0hs

UIDAI asks schools to ensure no child is denied admission for lack of Aadhaar

UIDAI has asserted that schools cannot make Aadhaar a pre-condition for student admission. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2rUe5mX

User data harvest to fears of smartphone addiction, 2018 highlighted tech dystopia

2018's tech scandals have been enough to exhaust even the most imaginative sci-fi visionaries. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LzEFeh

Reliance Industries acquires 5.56% stake in blockchain startup for $5 million

The startup is expected to run its energy-focused blockchain startup early next year. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2rUe4iT

Review petition filed in SC seeking re-examination of its Aadhaar verdict

The petition challenges the verdict that Aadhaar Act does not violate the right to privacy. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LBHv2j

CtrlS to set up world's largest tier-4 datacentre footprint in India by 2020

The company plans to set up 150 megawatt hyperscale datacentre in Hyderabad. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2rTwhgD

Special edition Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Nova 4 announced in China

US dispute with China over a ban on Huawei is spilling over to Europe. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LCjcBa

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: Discounts on Nokia 6.1 Plus, Xiaomi Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro And More

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During Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale, SBI Bank is offering 10 percent instant discount to its cardholders and the online retailer is also offering No Cost EMI offer on several smartphone models. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GEOuJ1

PUBG Mobile Ban by High Court of Maharashtra is Fake News

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From the first impression of the circular, it becomes pretty evident that the circular is not an official one. There are a lot of grammatical mistakes, and even the format does not match with the previous official circulars of the Indian judiciary system. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Siqm04

Alexa Can Now Answer Those Tricky Math Questions

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Wolfram Alpha showed off how Amazon's Alexa has begun using its computation knowledge engine to answer math- and science-based questions. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2V8MsUK

PUBG Bans Nearly 30,000 Accounts Including Pro Players in Radar Hack Ban Wave

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Players on PUBG have been experiencing confrontations with cheaters even before the game was officially launched in its Early Access period. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2AdG9q4

Chinese Firms Ask Workers to Shun iPhones, Buy Huawei Devices

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According to a report in Nikkei Asian Review on Tuesday, the move came after the detention of Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada at the request of American prosecutors. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2V3WfLE

Google Presents New Street View Trekker

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After several years of faithful service, Street View Trekker -- the portable 360-degree imaging device developed by Google to capture impressive visuals as part of its online Maps service -- has been updated and made lighter. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Q4Jvki

Samsung May Introduce Night Mode For Smartphone Camera

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According to XDA Developers, Samsung has been working on a new low-light camera mode called Bright Night that may make an appearance in the upcoming S10 lineup. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EOWfu8

Apple Provided Customers' Data on Indian Government Requests

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The number of requests from India -- in various formats such as subpoenas, court orders, warrants or other valid legal requests -- also included 34 financial identifiers and three emergency requests, Apple said in its bi-annual transparency report released late Monday. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2LA3hn1

Samsung reportedly shares a roadmap of Android 9.0 Pie roll-out for its devices

The roadmap mentions that Samsung will the start roll-out for the S9 and S9 Plus in January. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V3xOOB

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017) receive December 2018 security patch

This December 2018 security patch is expected to fix 40 vulnerabilities in Samsung's software. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Q0pE5N

Bike-sharing firm Ofo's dramatic fall a warning to China's tech investors

Ofo users are clamoring for their deposits to be returned and the firm's founder has admitted considering bankruptcy. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V7W6qG

#MeToo triggered over 50 million Google Search traffic for sexual harassment

For the study, researchers monitored volume of Google searches originating in the US from 1 January, 2010 through June 15, 2018. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V73vGB

Mysterious Nokia smartphone surfaces online with no notch, triple-rear camera

There can be no front-facing camera seen on the display of this unidentified Nokia phone. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Q3hycu

Apple gives customer data details to the Indian government owing to an investigation

Apple provided the device request data to the government in 63 percent of cases. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V8APNt

Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Air 12.5 with Intel Core i5 CPU, 4 GB RAM unveiled in China

In terms of specs, you get a choice of 3 processors, 4 GB of RAM and either a 128 GB or 256 GB SSD. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GCnQ3i

Poco F1 Armoured Edition for 6 GB + 128 GB variant announced for Rs 23,999

Armoured Version of the Poco F1 was earlier only reserved for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage model. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RdXMzL

Oppo R17 with in-display fingerprint sensor now available on Amazon India

Oppo R17 is available with a bunch of offers on Amazon India, here are the details. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GEm7e7

Sony XZ4 Compact case renders surface online similar to previously leaked design

The case renders show the Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact smartphone to have a large display size. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Rn57NH

2019 Tata Harrier SUV to launch in India on 23 January; bookings start at Rs 30,000

It is being speculated that the Tata Harrier SUV will be priced between Rs 16 to Rs 21 lakh. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GGvZDW

Google Duo app has now been downloaded over one billion times on Play Store

Very recently, Google Duo reached the 500 million download mark on Play Store. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Rg4F3w

PUBG's latest algorithm reportedly bans at least 30,000 accounts for cheating

New algorithm applied by PUBG called as BattleEye is being used to stomp out unethical practices. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GGvYzS

Fortnite's latest update brings new Christmas Presents feature: How it works

Reportedly, these Presents could also be used as a way of killing other players. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Rcmbpv

Christmas 2018: Get in the festive spirit with these sticker apps for WhatsApp

Here are three sticker apps for WhatsApp that will help you up your festive game. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2T91hop

Govt to seek public consultation on draft IT rules to track unlawful content, before 15 Jan 2019

The IT ministry is seeking feedback from the public on the draft amendments by 15 January before taking a final decision. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Cx3qVF

Government may amend IT rules to identify and curb origin of unlawful content

Against backdrop of mob lynching incidents triggered on WhatsApp, govt is exploring ways to curb misuse of such platforms. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2TaZvDs

Christmas 2018: Google wishes all Happy Holidays in this animated doodle

A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you! from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2CwDdGu

Asus with Flipkart brings offers for ZenFone Lite L1, 5Z, Max Pro M1 and Max M1

The offer dates are from 26 December to 29 December for the Asus Mobiles Bonanza Sale. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2TbSoKU

Samsung Galaxy M30 spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 7885 chipset with 4 GB of RAM

The model number spotted is Samsung SM-M305F which is said to belong to the Galaxy M30. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Cwr8B5

Governor Anil Baijal directs Delhi Police to put emphasis on technology in training

Baijal also highlighted the importance of communication skills, especially for PCR units. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2T4x6P2

Apple responds that iPad Pro 'meets or exceeds' design standards for flatness

The iPad is designed to have a flatness specification of up to "400 microns" or about 0.4 mm. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2CyCGE8

Winter Travel? Geekiest Backpacks You Should Buy This Christmas

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A well-designed and safe backpack can significantly improve how you carry your gadgets and accessories around, every day. And since it is Christmas, you might even find some great deals too. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Q0RfDQ

Asus Zenfone 4 with Snapdragon 660 Soc gets listed on Geekbench with Android 9 Pie

The Asus Zenfone 4 was benchmarked on the 19 of December 2018 with Android 9 Pie. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Cu1gWw

New Poco announcement to come soon, could be Kevlar Back for all Poco F1 variants

It's too early, even by Xiaomi standards to plan a successor to the Poco F1 which launched in September. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2T6YSuj

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging MHA snooping notification: Report

The petition filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma challenges government's 20 December notification. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Q0QYkf

Xiaomi Mi Play with waterdrop notch, Helio P35 announced in China

Powering the Xiaomi Mi Play is a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset along with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V7WAx2

This fan-made Intel XE GPU render is all we have till its official 2020 launch

Intel recently announced that it will be launching its own line of discrete GPUs sometime in 2020. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Q0QURx

Huawei Facing Trouble in Europe, as Governments Notice the Company's Ban by US?

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Bans in Europe could significantly increase the financial pressures on Huawei. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GClWzH

Xiaomi's lightweight Mint browser is now available for Android smartphones

Chrome is already great on mobile so we're not sure what niche Mint is designed to fill. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PZcjKN

Chinese tech giant Huawei now facing problems with telecom in Europe

European Union's head of technology policies, Andrus Ansip, said "we have to be worried" about Huawei. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V7wURa

Huawei P30 series could reportedly come with the new Kirin 985 SoC

Report has revealed that the next-gen Huawei flagships will have the new Kirin 985 chipset. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PWrNiU

Here's why breaking up with Facebook is hard, despite all the privacy scandals

A growing number of people say they are deleting Facebook, or at least considering it. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2SjR4Fy

Apple iPad mini 5 and 9.7-inch iPad with thinner bezels expected in 2019

The 7.9-inch Apple iPad mini is expected to be unveiled in the first half of 2019. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V3B3Wl

Asics Gel Quantum Infinity Review: This Brings Genuine Evolution to Your Runs

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The Gel Quantum Infinity shoe is the first ever to have a full-length GEL cushioning. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GAP1Mc

Christmas Gifting And Shopping Ideas: Must Have Accessories For Those Who Love to Travel

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Traveling isn’t just about chucking some clothes into a suitcase and setting off. The perfect accessories make everything a lot more comfortable. And fun. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2AedqBv

Christmas Gifting And Shopping Ideas: Your Running Obsessed Friend Would Love These Shoes

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Just any shoe doesn’t double up as a running shoe. Many people make that mistake, and end up with an incomplete running experience. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2T2P8RQ

Govt in talks to make amendments to Sec 79 of IT Act to include breaking end to end encryption

The more alarming amendment is the requirement to break end-to-end encryption so that origin of messages can be traced. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2SjbEpR

Ruskin Bond fears AI will lead to few people controlling a large population

Bond said AI is a bit "frightening" while participating in the Indore Literature Festival on 23 Dec. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2AaMPVJ

Xiaomi Mi Play with waterdrop notch expected to launch in China at 11.30 am today

The Xiaomi Mi Play should be focussed on gamers and is confirmed to have a waterdrop notch. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2ShaVW4

Facebook suspends accounts for spreading disinformation during Alabama elections

Facebook suspended the accounts of Jonathon Morgan, of research firm New Knowledge, and four other people. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2AfrlHl

Christmas Gifting And Shopping Ideas: Getting The Tune Right, For Music Lovers

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Good sound costs money, and here are the most reliable options you can choose from as a gift for the one who truly values the power of the soundtrack. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Q3cRzG

Winter Travel? Geekiest Backpacks You Should Buy This Christmas

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A well-designed and safe backpack can significantly improve how you carry your gadgets and accessories around, every day. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2rTUV0u

Indian Mobile Websites Are Slow And That Could Hurt Online Shopping, Suggests Study

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The researchers found that 86 per cent of Indian consumers are likely to make purchases on mobile sites that have made search and purchase processes seamless. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2QRPaj7

Google Duo Crossed 1 Billion Downloads on The Play Store

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Google's rival to Apple's FaceTime and WhatsApp Video is doing well. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Q32nQQ

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches First US Military Satellite After Four Attempts

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Elon Musk's rocket company has spent years trying to break into the lucrative market for military space launches and this successful launch comes as a significant victory for the billionaire. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EHWCWr

Samsung Galaxy A10 could come with in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

Galaxy A10 smartphone will be the first Samsung phone to come with the in-display fingerprint sensor. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QJmQ22

Sea level is projected to rise by 3.5 to 34.6 inches between 1990 and 2100

Sea level is projected to rise by 3.5 to 34.6 inches between 1990 and 2100 leading to inundation. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2BCC3I0

TRAI imposes a penalty of Rs 56 lakh on telecos for not meeting call drop

TRAI found Idea Cellular and state-run telecom firm BSNL not meeting the call drop benchmark. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QP6RzG

Orlando based tech firm creates scents for VR games, military training

In recent years, virtual reality has become a multibillion-dollar business. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Soo0wA

Slack says it mistakenly deactivated accounts for some of the users this week

Slack said it had "inadvertently deactivated a number of accounts,". from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2AbInX8

MHA notification: Debate on digital surveillance must move beyond privacy and data protection laws

The answer to the never-ending streams of surveillance news lie in alternative ideas of data governance. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PYFgGM

Tencent shares surge after China clears some new video games for sale

China stopped approving new titles from March triggered by growing criticism of video games. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2UZRMtz

OnePlus shows an ad on Instagram with unusually thin bezels of the OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 5, similar to the OnePlus 3T before it, has been caught cheating with benchmarks. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PSGlQB

Case registered against Bitcoin company in Jammu and Kashmir for duping people

The complainants invested the Bitcoins, but the company failed to repay what they had promised. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V7rNAy

Toshiba has no immediate plans to sell its 40.2 percent stake in its memory chip unit: Report

Toshiba Memory had in September reaffirmed the company's plan to go public in two to three years. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PSGl33

COP24 nudged countries towards EVs but Indian manufacturers continue to lay low

Lifting restrictions would allow more green vehicles into the commercial vehicles segment: Report. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2V1M2PU

Samsung reportedly working on 'Bright Night', a Night Sight, Nightscape competitor

Samsung will reportedly debut the Bright Night feature with the Galaxy S10 smartphones. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Ri90mG

Huawei P30 to sport triple-camera setup at rear with 40 MP primary sensor: Report

Huawei P30 is also rumoured to feature a 24 MP selfie camera. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GJSAjg

Donald Trump's govt shutdown third time in 2018, NASA, others to stay home without pay

The lack of funds will disrupt many government operations and the routines of 800,000 federal employees. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EJQca3

Realme U1 available at Rs 1,500 discount on Amazon India; here's the caveat

The offer is currently available on Amazon India and will last till 2 January. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EFFwIJ

Drone operator's success in shutting down London airport lays bare vulnerabilities

Advances in technology mean drones can be controlled from far away using cameras on board. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2ELnCW5

Chrome OS 72 will let you use Google Assistant with third-party Chromebooks

This week Google announced that it has begun testing the beta form of Chrome OS 72. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Ra6Zcl

In attempt to make Alexa conversational, it now talks about dog defecation, murder

While making Alexa communicative, to ensure she doesn't offend anyone has been a challenge. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GBQdyD

Apple leadership to meet Suresh Prabhu for setting up manufacturing unit in India

The company is apparently already in discussion for setting up its manufacturing facility in the country. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RbTloV

Facebook, Google and the like are blocking keywords related to child pornography

Since the ban only targets specific keywords, it's not entirely effective, but it's a good start. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GBQbXx

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee is almost $3 bn in debt, files for bankruptcy

Gionee Chairman and CEO Liu Lirong has admitted to gambling away at least 1 billion Yuan ($144 mn). from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RbjTqp

Tech And Auto Awards 2018: Get Ready For India's Biggest Awards

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It is time to celebrate those who made a mark both in the world of automobiles and technology as they compete for India's only Tech And Auto Awards. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GwRYNt

Nokia 3 to start receiving Android 8.1 Oreo update featuring revamped power menu

Nokia 3 is a budget-friendly smartphone from Nokia which comes with a 5.0" HD screen and 2 GB RAM from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2BxFnnz

Xiaomi starts testing digital payment app Mi Pay in India: All you need to know

Xiaomi India revealed that it is rolling out a beta version of Mi Pay app in the Indian market. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QKulpB

UN COP24 saw fewer women leading discussions this year as usual, reports reveal

The disparity in gender at the COP24 was only a marginal improvement from a decade ago. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2BB6dLs

WhatsApp criticised for failing to remove child porn shared across chat groups

WhatsApp has responded saying that it "has a zero-tolerance policy around child sexual abuse." from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QKg63V

MHA notification: Authorised agencies don't have suo motu powers to issue interception, monitoring directions

The notification is not blanket empowerment of these agencies to carry out surveillance. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LtDrRK

US indicts two Chinese hackers for targeting companies in a dozen countries

US officials believe Chinese government-linked hackers be behind the data theft from Marriott hotel. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Bz3i66

Steam Winter Sale 2019: The best PC game deals that you might have missed

Here's a list of some of the best PC gems that you might have missed this year. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QKg3oL

'Kill Your Foster Parents': Amazon's Alexa Talks Murder, Sex in AI Experiment

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Alexa has also chatted with users about sex acts. She gave a discourse on dog defecation. And this summer, a hack Amazon traced back to China may have exposed some customers' data, according to five people familiar with the events. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2PUlMTY

The Next Windows 10 Update is Lined up: Here is What to Expect

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After the April update was delayed and the October update got pulled, then restarted a month later, after users reported files being deleted from devices on which it was installed, Microsoft has no room for error in 2019. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2A94KfK

Microsoft Intelligent Cloud Hub to Build AI-Ready Workforce in India

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The dedicated AI infrastructure and Internet of Things (IOT) hub programme will equip selected research and higher education institutions with AI infrastructure, build curriculum and faculty capability to skill students in AI and cloud technologies. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GAlKkv

Amazon to lower some fees it charges third-party sellers on its marketplace

The move is expected to help the Amazon better compete with retailers such as Walmart and Target. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Bw5gnP

Moto G7 lineup pops up online revealing display notch and dual rear cameras

The Moto G7 lineup includes the Moto G7 itself, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and the Moto G7 Power. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2QNFgPv

Huawei Mate 20 Pro with free Sennheiser headset to be available at Croma stores

Huawei has announced a partnership with Croma for offline sales of their Mate 20 Pro smartphone. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Bw5cEB

Indian Twitter expresses fury over MHA snooping notification; label it Orwellian and unconstitutional

Not just calls or emails, but any data can be intercepted and devices can be seized by the agencies. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EABvFy

MHA authorises 10 central agencies to intercept calls, data on any computer: Mamata, Omar, Owaisi slam move

The 10 agencies which have been authorised will be able to intercept, monitor and decrypt information on any computer. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EI3Bjg

Best value for money phones of 2018: Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 7 Plus and more

Flagship phones aren't always affordable; Cue in best-value for money phones. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EAfPcI

PUBG Mobile Vikendi Snow Map Now Available For Android And iOS in India: Everything You Need To Now

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PUBG Vikendi snow map is the fourth map that has been added to PUBG mobile after Miramar, Erangel, and Sanhok. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2rK7CLs

WhatsApp Being Used to Spread Child Pornography: Report

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Third-party apps for finding WhatsApp groups offer invite links to join users trading child pornography material, according to a report from two Israeli NGOs -- Screen Savers and Netivei Reshe. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EA8mKI

Top 5 Smartphones With 8GB RAM to Play PUBG: Xiaomi Poco F1, OnePlus 6T And More

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PUBG Mobile is a graphics-intensive game that demands a powerful phone, therefore smartphones like Asus Zenfone 5Z, Poco F1, Oppo Find X, Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6T can be the best for the same. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GwmEi5

The Government Can Ask For Data From Any Computer: What it Means for You as a User

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The latest order tasks ten central agencies with the powers to demand access to data on any computer in the country. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2BzRsc9

Soon, You Won't Need a Google Device to Use Google Assistant

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As outlined by 9to5Google this week, a beta version of Chrome OS 72 is now undergoing testing, and it brings the Google Assistant to third-party Chromebooks. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2QIIV0U

WhatsApp Web gets support for Picture-in-Picture for shared videos globally: Report

If you want to use Picture-inPicture on WhatsApp web, make sure you have 0.3.1846 update installed. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2PQDRSF

Apple to tweak the way it will report on US national security requests for user data

Apple had previously published its aggregate number sooner than other technology companies that broke them out separately from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GAOSZ0

Facebook and Twitter take down fake news pages and content ahead of Bangladesh elections

Twitter said it had identified and suspended 15 accounts originating from Bangladesh for "engaging in coordinated platform manipulation." from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2R9uL8p

Chinese state sponsored hackers behind network security breach at IBM and HPE: Report

The attacks were part of a Chinese campaign known as Cloudhopper, which the United States and Britain on Thursday said infected technology service providers from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GADIDz

Swiggy raises $1 billion in funding round, led by the internet group Naspers

Naspers said in a statement it had invested $660 million in Swiggy during this latest round from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RctHAz

Twitter's shares are down 11.3 percent, its biggest one-day fall in nearly 5 months

Short-seller Citron Research says Twitter "has become the Harvey Weinstein of Social Media." from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GyBxR5

Winter Solstice 2018 or the shortest day of the year observed in Google Doodle

On this day, you can find the sun at its lowest position throughout the Northern Hemisphere sky. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2R5ME87

Apple violated Qualcomm patent, several iPhone models to be banned: German court

At the heart of the dispute is a patent involving a battery-saving feature called Envelope Tracking. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GyJshe

Google Photos doubles the file limit for Live Albums to 20,000 pictures and videos

Google in October had launched Live Albums for Google Photos which automatically added images. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RctHk3

Amazon error gave a user access to voice recordings from someone else's account

On the recordings, a man and a female companion could be overheard in his home. from Latest News Tech on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GySvie

Facebook And Twitter Remove Pages And Accounts in Bangladesh Ahead of Election

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Facebook, Bangladesh's most popular social network with an estimated 30 million users, said it had removed nine fake news pages "linked to individuals associated with the Bangladesh government" which mimicked those of independent news outlets. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EC3vsA

Google Asks Tech Firms to Help Curb Terror Content Online

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In June 2017, senior representatives from Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube came together to form the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), a coalition to share information on how to best curb the spread of terrorism online. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2R9sbPL

Samsung Mobile Most Attractive Brand in India, Reliance Jio Ranks 4th: TRA Research Report

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Reliance Jio, the major disruptor in the Indian telecom sector, ranked fourth among the top 20 attractive brands, the report said. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2rORAQA

First Phone With 12GB RAM And Snapdragon 855 Processor Launched: Everything You Need to Know

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At Lenovo's New Product Release Event in Shanghai, the company unveiled the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, a souped-up version of the Lenovo Z5 Pro slider. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2QIJBDw

Amazon Accidentally Sends 1,700 Alexa Recordings to Another User

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The customer had asked to listen back to recordings of his own activities made by Alexa but he was also able to access 1,700 audio files from a stranger when Amazon sent him a link, German trade publication c't reported. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Ab7kBU

Samsung AX5500 Review: An Air Purifier More Powerful Than What its Compact Size Suggests

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The Samsung AX5500 air purifier has a lot of similarities with its larger sibling, the AX7000. That is definitely its biggest strength, in a competitive air purifier space. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SdBv2p

Google Uses Mobile-First Indexing For Most Pages in Search Results

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Google introduced mobile-first indexing about two years ago as it found that an increasing number of people were searching on Google using a smartphone. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GxDZqT

Samsung Galaxy S10 Leak Suggests New Camera Modes: Here Are The Details

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Just two months before the alleged release date at the Mobile World Conference, there has been another leak about the fabled Samsung Galaxy S10 -- the camera is expected to get a new, artsy mode. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Cqxn9R

Apple Will Not Sell iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 in German Stores, Pending Appeal, After Qualcomm Case Verdict

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Apple said that pending its appeal, the sale of iPhone 7 and 8 models will be halted at the 15 Apple stores in Germany. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GwKs5t

After China, German Court Also Rules That Some Apple iPhones Infringed Qualcomm Patent

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The German victory may affect only a few million iPhones out of the hundreds of millions that Apple sells each year. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2T5IKcJ

US Indicts Chinese Govt Hackers Over Attacks in 12 countries

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The Justice Department said the hackers had targeted numerous managed service providers (MSPs), specialist firms which help other companies manage their information technology systems, giving hackers an entry into the computer networks of dozens of companies. from Top Tech News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CqrtoV

Apple Makes Software Changes to Avoid iPhone Ban in China

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To avoid the ban, Apple released a small update to iOS this week, The Verge reported on Wednesday, adding that iOS version 12.1.2 contains software changes exclusive to China. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2A2ixVl