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• Westpac to offer Apple Pay in 2020, St George customers get it today

  18-12-2019 23:02 via techguide.com.au
  
  The last of the big four banks in Australia – Westpac – will finally offer Apple Pay to its customers in 2020.But other financial institutions under Westpac’s umbrella including St George, Bank of Melbourne and Bank of SA will be offering Apple Pay from today.
  The Westpac Group has made a commitment to deliver Apple Pay for customers by June 2020.
  Westpac will be the last of the four major banks to offer Apple Pay after ANZ, Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank (in tha
  
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• Gift Guide: 10 gadgets for a smarter smart home

  18-12-2019 23:00
  
  Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out gift guides from now through the end of December. You can find our other guides right here.
  When it comes to smart home stuff, once you start, it’s hard to stop. As soon as you’ve got one light that you can turn on and off from your phone, you’ll want five.
  As such, smart home gear can make great gifts for anyone who’s already started
  
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• This tiny, soft robo-bug scoots with smarts and survives swats

  18-12-2019 20:01
  
  Nature is a good source of inspiration for roboticists, but it’s rare that nature’s elegance and genius can be replicated in any real way. Still, we’re getting closer. This tiny insect-like robot is made of soft materials and weighs less than a gram, yet can move quickly and with some intelligence — and is robust enough to survive a pounding from a fly swatter.
  For the most part tiny robots like this are compromises. For instance, they can move quickly, but only with exte
  
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• Cloud flaws expose millions of child-tracking smartwatches

  18-12-2019 18:00
  
  Parents buy their children GPS-enabled smartwatches to keep track of them, but security flaws mean they’re not the only ones who can.
  This year alone, researchers have found several vulnerabilities in a number of child-tracking smartwatches. But new findings out today show that nearly all were harboring a far greater, more damaging flaw in a common shared cloud platform used to power millions of cellular-enabled smartwatches.
  The cloud platform is developed by Chinese white-label electroni
  
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• Redmi 9 Leak Tips MediaTek Helio G70 SoC, Might Launch in Q1 Next Year

  18-12-2019 15:04
  
  Xiaomi’s next budget offering – the Redmi 9 – is tipped to launch in Q1 2020 packing the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC.
  
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• 7 Best Latte and Cappuccino Machines (2019): Breville, Mr. Coffee, and More

  18-12-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  
  We’ve tested and found some of the best latte and cappuccino machines to make awesome milk and espresso drinks at home.
  
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• Google Removes Avast and AVG Extensions From Chrome Web Store, After Mozilla and Opera

  18-12-2019 13:47
  
  Google has removed Avast and AVG extensions from its Chrome Web Store after Mozilla and Opera did the same earlier this month. The company's browser extensions were found spying on their users.
  
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• Oppo Reno S Phone Reportedly Gets Certified in Indonesia, Hints at Imminent Launch

  18-12-2019 13:42
  
  An Oppo phone with the model name ‘Oppo Reno S’ has been certified in Indonesia`, hinting at an impending launch.
  
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• Intel Buys Israeli AI Chip Startup Habana for $2 Billion

  18-12-2019 13:23
  
  Intel is paying $2 billion to buy an Israeli startup that specialises in processing chips for artificial intelligence.
  
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• Ancient Starburst Evidence Found in Central Region of Milky Way: Study

  18-12-2019 13:18
  
  An observation of the Milky Way Galaxy done by European Southern Observatory (ESO) using Very Large Telescope (VLT) has found the evidence of a burst star formation which led to over hundred thousands of supernova explosions in the central part of the galaxy.
  
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• Airtel Partners With Lionsgate to Offer Hollywood Content on Xstream Platform

  18-12-2019 13:08
  
  Airtel has announced its partnership with US-based Lionsgate to offer Lionsgate Play access through the Airtel Xstream app and Web platforms.
  
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• 20 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas (2019): Kindles, Coffee Machines, and More

  18-12-2019 13:00 via wired.com
  
  If you've just woken up from a months-long coma, here are some gifts you can grab real quick.
  
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• ESA's CHEOPS Planet-Hunting Satellite Blasts Off After Technical Glitch Causes Delay

  18-12-2019 12:59
  
  Europe's CHEOPS planet-hunting satellite was set to leave Earth Wednesday a day after its lift-off was delayed by a technical rocket glitch during the final countdown.
  
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• The Rise of Skywalker SPOILER FREE review – perhaps the best Star Wars film of them all

  18-12-2019 12:51 via techguide.com.au
  
  They saved the best till last! The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the best Star Wars film of them all. And that’s coming from someone who saw the first Star Wars movie in the theatre 42 years ago and has been a die-hard, tragic, mega-fan ever since.
  This is a SPOILER FREE review – you have my word that I will not reveal any plot details or anything that will affect your enjoyment of The Rise of Skywalker.
  I want you to experience this movie the same way that I did – with my hear
  
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• Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Could Soon Get MIUI 11 Update Based on Android 10

  18-12-2019 12:51
  
  Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will reportedly be updated soon to MIUI 11 based on Android 10.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM3 Successor Could Be Launched Soon, US FCC Listing Tips

  18-12-2019 12:40
  
  Sony’s premium WH-1000XM3 wireless active noise cancelling headphones are set to get an update, with an FCC listing revealing that the XM4 could be on the way.
  
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• CES 2020: OnePlus to Reveal 'Concept One', Its First Concept Smartphone

  18-12-2019 12:37
  
  OnePlus has announced that it will be present at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, and a new post on Weibo reveals what the event will be about - Concept One phone.
  
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• Instagram Now Lets Upload Multiple Photos in a Single Story With New 'Layout' Feature

  18-12-2019 12:30
  
  Instagram has started rolling out new "Layout" feature that will allow users to include multiple photos in a single story.
  
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• Realme X50 Confirmed to Offer Simultaneous Dual-Channel Wi-Fi and 5G Connectivity

  18-12-2019 12:26
  
  Realme has confirmed that its upcoming phone, the Realme X50 5G, will support simultaneous dual-mode Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity.
  
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• Facebook to Pilot a New Fact Checking Programme With Community Reviewers

  18-12-2019 12:25
  
  Facebook's new fact checking programme will have community reviewers work as researchers to find information that can contradict the most obvious online hoaxes or corroborate other claims.
  
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• Flipkart Year End Sale 2019: Samsung Galaxy S9, Oppo F11 Pro, Google Pixel 3a XL, and More to Get Offers

  18-12-2019 12:18
  
  Flipkart is offering a 10 percent instant discount for customers using ICICI Bank credit cards or EMI transactions during the Year End Sale taking place between December 21-23.
  
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• Nokia 2.3 With Dual Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

  18-12-2019 11:57
  
  HMD Global has launched the entry-level Nokia 2.3 phone in India that packs a 6.2-inch HD+ display and runs stock Android Pie software.
  
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• Mi No. 1 Fan Sale Announced by Xiaomi With Discounts on Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and More

  18-12-2019 10:28
  
  Xiaomi has announced the Mi No. 1 Fan sale, as part of which, a wide range of phones and accessories will be available at discounted prices.
  
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• Chrome 79 for Android Update Rollout Restarts With Fix for App Data Deleting Bug

  18-12-2019 10:14
  
  The Google spokesperson also confirmed that affected users’ lost data will also be restored this week.
  
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• IMAX with Laser Looks Set to Enter India With PVR Cinemas in Mumbai

  18-12-2019 09:23
  
  Five years since it was first rolled out globally, IMAX with Laser is seemingly on its way to India. The PVR Cinemas IMAX screen in the Mumbai neighbourhood of Lower Parel has been rebranded as “PVR Icon Kotak IMAX with Laser Lower Parel”.
  
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• Jio Fiber Brings Data Vouchers Starting at Rs. 101 to Offer Up to 2TB Additional Data

  18-12-2019 09:18
  
  Jio Fiber is offering new data vouchers to its paid customers to help them get additional data allocation on their existing plans. The vouchers are visible on the Jio website and MyJio app.
  
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• Facebook Owns Top Four of the Most Downloaded Apps of the Decade

  18-12-2019 09:12
  
  Facebook and its family of apps have dominated as most downloaded apps of the decade -- with main app Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram grabbing the top four spots in the top 10 apps of the decade list.
  
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• UIDAI Shelves Plan to Hire Social Media Monitoring Agency to Track Online Conversations

  18-12-2019 08:57
  
  The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday it has withdrawn the controversial tender seeking to invite bids for a social media monitoring agency to deal with misconceptions about Aadhaar.
  
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• Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless Earbuds With Up to 28 Hours of Battery Life Launched in India

  18-12-2019 08:47
  
  Jabra, a subsidiary of GN Netcom that makes in-ear and on-ear audio wearables, on Tuesday launched Elite 75t in the country. Jabra Elite 75t are priced at Rs. 15,999.
  
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• Next Task for NASA's OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft: Kiss an Asteroid and Avoid Mount Doom

  18-12-2019 08:33
  
  OSIRIS-REx's target asteroid, Bennu, is the size of the Empire State Building and the shape of a Fruit Gusher candy.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A01 With 3,000mAh Battery, 5-Megapixel Selfie Camera Announced: Specifications

  18-12-2019 08:28
  
  Samsung Galaxy A01 key features include 5.7-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, 2GB RAM, has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a 3,000mAh battery.
  
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• JBL Reflect Eternal Solar-Powered Headphones Unveiled With 'Virtually Unlimited Playtime'

  18-12-2019 08:23
  
  JBL has unveiled the Reflect Eternal headphones that have a solar strip on the neckband for charging the device, promising virtually unlimited playtime.
  
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• Vivo X30 Pro 5G 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage Variant Spotted on TENAA

  18-12-2019 08:22
  
  The Vivo X30 Pro 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at CNY 4,298 (roughly Rs. 43,500), so the 12GB RAM option should be launched at an even higher price tag.
  
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• German YouTuber Fights Video Giant for Rights as Ad Revenue Dwindles

  18-12-2019 08:02
  
  Joerg Sprave and the members of his "YouTubers' Union" Facebook group aren't global YouTube royalty, like gamer Felix Kjellberg with his 102 million followers under the alias PewDiePie.
  
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• Huawei P40 Series Phones to Launch in March Next Year, Confirms CEO Richard Yu

  18-12-2019 07:54
  
  Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Technologies Consumer Business Group, has confirmed that the Huawei P40 series phones will be launched in March next year.
  
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• Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Ousts 4G Variant From Top Spot in DxOMark Camera Review

  18-12-2019 07:52
  
  Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G has received an overall camera score of 123 by the DxoMark team that gave a total score of 121 to the Mate 30 Pro 4G model.
  
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• Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Set for First Launch to International Space Station This Week

  18-12-2019 07:49
  
  Boeing is all set to launch its Starliner spacecraft for the first time to the International Space Station at the end of this week, a key mission as NASA looks to resume crewed flight by 2020.
  
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• Facebook Says It Can Locate Users Even if They Opt Out of Tracking

  18-12-2019 07:41
  
  Facebook said that clues for figuring out a user's location include being tagged in a photo at a specific place or a check-in at a location such as at a restaurant during a dinner with friends.
  
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• Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Prequel Series Casts Morfydd Clark as Young Galadriel: Report

  18-12-2019 07:26
  
  Morfydd Clark (His Dark Materials) has reportedly been cast in Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings prequel series as a young version of Galadriel, one of the greatest Middle-earth Elves played by Cate Blanchett in the films.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+ Screen Protector Leak Tips Ultra-Slim Display Bezels

  18-12-2019 07:16
  
  Samsung Galaxy S11 and Samsung Galaxy S11+ screen protectors have been leaked, and it shows extremely thin bezels on the display forehead and chin.
  
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• Realme X2 With Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  18-12-2019 06:19
  
  Realme X2 was launched in China in September and was initially set to arrive in India as the Realme XT 730G. The new Realme phone comes with VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Ticket Bookings Live in Select Cities Across India

  18-12-2019 06:07
  
  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ticket bookings are now live in select cities and screens across India on BookMyShow and Paytm, though none of PVR, INOX, Cinépolis, or Carnival Cinemas have opened sales yet.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A21 Leaked Case Renders Tip Triple Rear Cameras, Waterdrop-Style Display

  18-12-2019 06:06
  
  Samsung Galaxy A21 has been leaked through a few case renders ahead of its official launch. The smartphone seems to have a triple rear camera setup along with an LED flash module and USB Type-C port.
  
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• Redmi Note 8 Pro Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

  18-12-2019 06:00
  
  Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in India in October. The Redmi phone comes houses a quad rear camera setup and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Renders Leaked, Colour Options Tipped

  18-12-2019 05:51
  
  Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite has been leaked in renders, showing off the phone in Black, Red, and White gradient finishes.
  
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• Translation Key on WeChat Takes Jabs at Other Country's Flags, Fix Incoming

  18-12-2019 04:52
  
  Tencent said on Tuesday that it will fix a "translation bug" on its chat app WeChat that sends out distinct non-sequiturs when country flags are inputted via text message.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A01 With 5-Megapixel Selfie Camera, 3,000mAh Battery Announced: Specifications

  18-12-2019 04:36
  
  Samsung Galaxy A01 key features include 5.7-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, up to 8GB RAM, has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a 3,000mAh battery.
  
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• This Startup Wants to Eliminate Physical Buttons From Smartphones

  18-12-2019 04:33
  
  UltraSense Systems on Tuesday released a sensor that aims to eliminate mechanical buttons on the sides of smartphones.
  
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• Google Fires Fifth Activist Employee in Three Weeks

  18-12-2019 04:07
  
  Google fired a security engineer on Friday after she used an internal alert system to remind colleagues that they had the right to take collective action.
  
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• TRAI Postpones Abolition of Telecom Interconnection Fees by a Year

  18-12-2019 03:53
  
  Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday deferred by a year a plan to abolish interconnection usage fees that operators pay each other for calls made from one network to another.
  
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