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• Sense Photonics flashes onto the lidar scene with a new approach and $26M

  11-06-2019 23:57
  Lidar is a critical part of many autonomous cars and robotic systems, but the technology is also evolving quickly. A new company called Sense Photonics just emerged from stealth mode today with a $26M A round, touting a whole new approach that allows for an ultra-wide field of view and (literally) flexible installation.
  Still in prototype phase but clearly enough to attract eight figures of investment, Sense Photonics’lidar doesn’t look dramatically different from others at first, bu
  
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• Amazingly, This Vile Contraption Would Make Video Game Chats Better

  11-06-2019 23:01 via gizmodo.com
  Be forewarned: the civil, polite, and respectful discourse that accompanies many online games could potentially devolve into something childish, even bordering on vulgar, with Nyko’s new Sound Pad. It’s a keyboard-like accessory that attaches to a controller allowing players to trigger sound effects in a game’s voice…Read more...
  
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• There's an Entire Nintendo Wii Packed Inside This Custom Jumbo Game Boy Advance

  11-06-2019 21:34 via gizmodo.com
  Nintendo didn’t give us any new hardware during its E3 2019 presentation today, so you’ll instead have to lust and drool over Bill Paxton’s latest creation. He reinvented the clamshell Game Boy Advance, but with the guts of a fully-functional Wii packed inside, allowing the portable to run a huge list of games,…Read more...
  
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• Shazam Now Recognises Music Played Through Headphones, but Only on Android

  11-06-2019 16:36
  Pop-up Shazam works with audio played internally through headphones with the application working in the background.
  
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• NASA Twin Satellites to Study Signal Disruption From Space

  11-06-2019 16:23
  NASA is preparing to launch twin satellites this month that focus on how radio signals that pass through the Earth's upper atmosphere can be distorted.
  
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• Frozen 2 Trailer — Elsa Sets Out to Discover the Truth About Her Past

  11-06-2019 16:14
  Disney has released a new trailer for Frozen 2, which sets up the new adventure for the central quartet: Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff. Frozen 2 release date in India is November 22.
  
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• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Apologises to LGBTQ Community

  11-06-2019 15:57
  After the LGBTQ community called out to YouTube for not considering homophobic remarks as violation of its platform's policies, company CEO Susan Wojcicki apologised to the community.
  
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• HTC U19e With Iris Unlock Support, HTC Desire 19+ With Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  11-06-2019 15:44
  HTC has added two new smartphones to its portfolio after not launching a single phone in almost six months. The new HTC U19e and Desire 19+ are mid-range smartphones that will released in the company’s home market Taiwan initially.
  
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• Adnan Sami's Twitter Account Hacked, Defaced in a Similar Fashion to Amitabh Bachchan's

  11-06-2019 15:39
  Singer Adnan Sami's Twitter account was allegedly hacked on Tuesday by Ayyildiz Tim, the same Turkish hacker group that attacked megastar Amitabh Bachchan's microblogging page a day ago.
  
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• Europe publishes common drone rules, giving operators a year to prepare

  11-06-2019 15:25
  Europe has today published common rules for the use of drones. The European UnionAviation Safety Agency (EASA) says the regulations, which will apply universally across the region, are intended to help drone operators of all stripes have a clear understanding of what is and is not allowed.
  Having a common set of rules will also means drones can be operated across European borders without worrying about differences in regulations.
  “Once drone operators have received an authorisation in the
  
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• Facebook Is Betting People Are Still Hungry For Another Heaping Ladle of Portal

  11-06-2019 15:20 via gizmodo.com
  Facebook isn’t done with its spiffy new Portal video phones. You know, the ones which got largely favorable reviews, but are virtually impossible to fully trust, given they came out after months (years, really) of massive privacy scandals for the globe-spanning social media giant and are totally capable of spying on…Read more...
  
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• WhatsApp Adds Opi Stickers to Let 'Users Sneak, Snooze, and Celebrate' With the White-Colour Bear

  11-06-2019 15:11
  WhatsApp has added Opi stickers for both Android and iPhone users.
  
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• PUBG Mobile 0.13.0 Update: Release Date, What's New, and More

  11-06-2019 15:06
  PUBG Mobile is receiving its 0.13.0 update tomorrow, and ahead of that, the developers have posted the changelog on Twitter.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M40 With Infinity-O Display, Triple Rear Cameras, Screen Sound Tech Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  11-06-2019 15:00
  Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India is set at Rs. 19,990, and the handset will go on sale starting June 18.
  
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• LG X6 With Triple Cameras, 3,500mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  11-06-2019 14:55
  LG X6 has been launched in two colour options, supports LG Pay, and has in-built Google Assistant support as well.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M40 India Launch Set for Today: Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications

  11-06-2019 14:51
  Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India will be around Rs. 20,000, and the phone will be available for purchase through Amazon.in.
  
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• Netflix to Release The Division Movie Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain

  11-06-2019 14:09
  Netflix has picked up worldwide distribution for Tom Clancy’s The Division movie, which will star Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain.
  
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• Love, Death and Robots Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

  11-06-2019 14:01
  Love, Death and Robots has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. Jennifer Yuh Nelson will serve as supervising director.
  
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• How To Save Text Messages on Your iPhone: 5 Simple Solutions

  11-06-2019 14:00 via wired.com
  Here are five ways to back up all of the Messages and SMS conversations stored on your mobile device.
  
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• Realme 3 Starts Receiving New Update With Lock Screen Magazine, App Market, Theme Store, More

  11-06-2019 13:37
  Realme 3 is receiving a new software update in India. The update, which carries the build number RMX1825EX_11_A.16, brings a number of new features and enhancements to the smartphone.
  
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• Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5i Launch Set for June 21 in China

  11-06-2019 13:32
  Huawei confirms Nova 5 and Nova 5i for China, to launch on June 21
  
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• Xiaomi Launches Mini AI Teacher to Enable Translations On-the-Move, Brings Smart Door Lock With Fingerprint Authentication

  11-06-2019 12:58
  Xiaomi Mini AI Teacher handheld translator will go on sale with a starting price of CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,000).
  
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• Infosys Opens Design Centre in Shoreditch as London Tech Week Kicks Off

  11-06-2019 12:17
  Infosys' Shoreditch facility covers 20,000 sq. ft. and is capable of seating up to 250 employees.
  
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• Honor Pad 5 With 8-Inch, 10.1-Inch Display Options, Dual Stereo Speakers Launched in India

  11-06-2019 11:28
  Honor has unveiled two Android tablets in India. The new Honor Pad 5 (8-inch) and Honor Pad 5 (10.1-inch) tablets are made for media consumption and will be available to the consumers next month.
  
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• The Best Gift Ideas For Tech-Lovers

  11-06-2019 11:18 via techguide.com.au
  Looking for a great gift idea for someone who loves technology? It seems like it would be easy to buy a present for a tech-lover, but it can be much harder than it appears.This is because there is so much to choose from, and you do not know what they currently own or what type of technology they would like/need in their life. With this in mind, here are a few gift ideas for anyone that has a passion for technology and presents that they are sure to greatly appreciate and get a lot of usage out o
  
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• Appy Pie  – Pioneers in No-Code Technology Take Customer Service Levels to New Heights

  11-06-2019 11:09 via techguide.com.au
  Best known for their cloud-based mobile app builder, Appy Pie sets its sights on helping businesses improve their customer service by letting them create their own chatbots without any coding. The age of digital transformation has changed the way consumers communicate with businesses.While most businesses dedicate a portion of their website for customer queries or feedback, this no longer cuts it in a world where consumers constantly look for instant gratification. With the help of a chatbot, bu
  
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• Foxconn Announces Leadership Overhaul as Chairman Seeks Taiwan Presidency

  11-06-2019 10:44
  Foxconn on Tuesday announced a leadership overhaul that will see more executives involved in the running of its daily operations, as Chairman Terry Gou seeks to run in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election.
  
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• Mi Band 4 With Colour AMOLED Display, 6-Axis Sensor, 20 Days Battery Life Launched

  11-06-2019 10:32
  Mi Band 4 price in China starts at CNY 169 (roughly Rs. 1,700), while its NFC variant is priced at CNY 229 (roughly Rs. 2,300).
  
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• Facebook to Unveil New Versions of Portal Video Chat Devices This Fall

  11-06-2019 10:25
  Facebook is set to launch updated version of its video chat device 'Portal' later in 2019.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold Relaunch to Be in the 'Coming Weeks'

  11-06-2019 10:22
  After initial reports of trouble, Samsung delayed the launched of the Galaxy Fold to fix issues. The phone is yet to launch, and is further delayed.
  
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• Samsung CRG5 27-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor With 240Hz Refresh Rate, Nvidia G-Sync Support Launched

  11-06-2019 10:11
  The Samsung CRG5 offers 27-inch panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, a full-HD resolution and support for Nvidia’s G-Sync technology.
  
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• Alibaba's Smart Speaker to Feature in Audi, Renault, Honda Cars

  11-06-2019 10:08
  Alibaba Group Holding on Tuesday said its voice-controlled assistant will feature in local vehicles from Audi, Renault, and Honda.
  
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• Google Maps Spotted Testing a Safety Feature in India That Alerts You If Your Taxi Goes Off Route

  11-06-2019 10:00
  Google Maps is getting a new feature that will alert taxi passengers when their ride goes off route by 500 meters. The feature seems to be limited to India currently.
  
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• Tech Guide Episode 352 wraps up all the announcements from Apple’s WWDC

  11-06-2019 09:48 via techguide.com.au
  Tech Guide Episode 352,  with editor Stephen Fenech, wraps up all the announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose.
  On this week’s show, we take a look at the updates coming for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and also talk about the new high-end Mac Pro.
  Also on the show LG has launched the V50 5G smartphone, Samsung has released a 98-inch 8K TV with an eye-watering price and we tour the high-tech Bankwest Stadium and take a look at the app for fans.
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• Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt, Galaxy J7 Pro Android Pie Update With One UI Rolling Out in Global Markets: Report

  11-06-2019 09:35
  Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt and Galaxy J7 Pro have received the May 2019 Android security patch through the Android Pie update.
  
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• Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20, Honor 20i With 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  11-06-2019 09:31
  Honor has launched the new Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20i smartphones in India. The Honor 20 goes on sale June 25, whereas Honor 20 Pro will be released soon.
  
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• WhatsApp Privacy Bug Discovered by Manipur Man, Awarded $5,000 for His Efforts

  11-06-2019 09:21
  Sougaijam's name is currently at the 16th position in a list of 94 people in the 'Facebook Hall of Fame' for this year.
  
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• Huawei Denies Being Bound by Chinese Spy Laws

  11-06-2019 08:57
  Huawei's cyber-security chief told the UK parliament Monday that the Chinese telecoms giant has been advised it was under no obligation to spy for Beijing if so asked by the Communist state.
  
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• Mi 9T Pro Gets Listed in Netherlands Ahead of Formal Launch, Key Specifications Detailed

  11-06-2019 08:45
  Xiaomi's Mi 9T Pro has been listed on Dutch store Belsimpel.nl ahead of the June 12 launch.
  
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• Amazon Dethrones Google to Become World's Most Valuable Brand: Kantar

  11-06-2019 08:05
  US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world's most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday.
  
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• Want some tax advice? Head to the Sydney flagship Microsoft Store

  11-06-2019 07:50 via techguide.com.au
  It’s tax time once again but this year you will be able to get some help from an unlikely source – the Sydney flagship Microsoft Store.
  The Microsoft Store has partnered with H&R Block to offer expert guidance on how to maximise your technology tax rebates.
  The in-store Tax Time Clinic will run throughout June and customers can book a free 30-minute appointment with a H&R Block advisor so they can learn more about what they can claim as a deduction.
  These one on one sessions
  
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• Dune TV Series The Sisterhood Set at WarnerMedia With Denis Villeneuve

  11-06-2019 07:28
  WarnerMedia has announced Dune: The Sisterhood, a spin-off series for its in-the-works streaming service that will be part of the same universe as Denis Villeneuve’s in-production Dune film reboot.
  
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• Marvel’s Avengers Game Release Date, Trailer Unveiled at E3 2019

  11-06-2019 07:15
  Square Enix has provided a release date — May 15, 2020 — and released a full-length trailer for Marvel’s Avengers, which features the core Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes but not the faces we know.
  
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• Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter Account Hacked, Profile Picture Changed to Pakistan Prime Minister's

  11-06-2019 07:15
  Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account was allegedly hacked on Monday night by Ayyildiz Tim, which claimed to be a Turkish hacker group.
  
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• Mi Band 4 Launch Today, Teasers Confirm 6 Strap Colour Options and NFC Support

  11-06-2019 07:10
  As Xiaomi gets ready to unveil the Mi Band 4 today in China, a number of official teasers and alleged leak have revealed more details about the upcoming smart band.
  
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• Google Pixel 4 Leak-Based Renders Surface, Suggest a Square Camera Bump, Absence of Traditional Fingerprint Sensor

  11-06-2019 07:08
  Google Pixel 4 renders are based on early prototyping schematics and suggest its key features ahead of the official launch.
  
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• Online Smartphone Shipments in India Reach Their Highest Ever Share in Q1: Counterpoint

  11-06-2019 06:31
  Smartphone shipments from the online channel reached their highest ever share of 43 percent during the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, a Counterpoint Research report said on Monday.
  
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• Huawei Says Goal to Be World's Top Phone Maker Some Time Off

  11-06-2019 06:22
  Huawei will need more time to become the world's largest smartphone maker, a goal it originally aimed to achieve in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
  
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• Astonishing scenes in Huawei clash

  11-06-2019 06:17
  Huawei’s cyber security chief clashed with MPs and was called a “moral vacuum” during a Science and Technology Select Committee hearing in London.
  
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• Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20, Honor 20i India Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price & Specifications

  11-06-2019 04:00
  The Honor 20 Pro is the most premium variant of the lot, while the Honor 20i is said to be the cheapest.
  
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