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• This Casio Smartwatch Perfectly Illustrates the Struggles of Wear OS

  19-12-2019 21:25 via gizmodo.com
  
  The history of Wear OS watches is long, and mostly disappointing. Over the years, Qualcomm’s less-than-snappy Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip bore a decent chunk of the blame. The arrival of the 3100 was supposed to offset that, and it’s better sure—but not by a degree that offsets years of stunted development. Knowing all…Read more...
  
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• Anybody can now make HomeKit accessories

  19-12-2019 20:39
  
  Applehas released an open-source version of the HomeKit Accessory Development Kit. You can now fork it on GitHub and play around with it to integrate smart home devices in the Home app and beyond.
  Today’s news is related to the Connected Home over IP effort, an industry-wide effort to build an open-source standard for the internet of things. Essentially, Apple, Amazon, Google, the Zigbee Alliance and smart home manufacturers want to work together so that accessories work everywhere.Amazon,
  
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• Last-Minute Christmas Deals: Amazon's Kindles, Echos, and Fire Tablets

  19-12-2019 17:38 via wired.com
  
  Hunting for gifts? Fear not, there are still plenty of deals to be found. Some of Amazon's most popular products are on sale.
  
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• Amazon Device Christmas Sale (2019): Fire Tablets, Kindles, Echos

  19-12-2019 17:38 via wired.com
  
  Hunting for gifts? Fear not, there are still plenty of deals to be found. Some of Amazon's most popular products are on sale.
  
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• Facebook is building an operating system so it can ditch Android

  19-12-2019 17:15
  
  Facebookdoesn’t want its hardware like Oculus and Portal to be at the mercy of Google because they rely on its Android operating system. That’s why Facebook has tasked a co-author of Microsoft’s Windows NT named Mark Lucovsky with building the social network an operating system from scratch, according the The Information’s Alex Heath.
  “We really want to make sure the next generation has space for us” says Facebook’s VP of hardware Andrew ‘Boz&rsquo
  
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• 13 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2019): Nest, Sonos, JBL, and More

  19-12-2019 16:00 via wired.com
  
  An Amazon Echo may be tempting, but Google Assistant speakers are a better buy.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11 Series Phones Tipped to Pack 48-Megapixel Telephoto Camera, Galaxy S11+ Might Feature Custom 108-Megapixel Sensor

  19-12-2019 15:05
  
  Samsung Galaxy S11 trio is said to pack a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, while the Galaxy S11+ is tipped to pack a custom 108-megapixel sensor.
  
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• 10 Gifts for People Who Just Need Some Sleep

  19-12-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Great sleep masks, white noise, and other bedtime aids for the finicky sleeper in your life.
  
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• Honor 20, Honor 20i, Honor 10 Lite, More Phones Listed With Price Cuts on Amazon, Flipkart

  19-12-2019 14:34
  
  Honor 20 will see a discount of Rs. 2,000 during the Christmas sale, and it will be up for grabs for only Rs. 22,999.
  
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• Oppo Reno 3 Pro Official Site Listing Reveals RAM, Storage, and Colour Options

  19-12-2019 14:28
  
  The listing suggests that the Oppo Reno 3 Pro will go on sale in four colour options - Moonlight Black, Misty White, Night Sky Blue, and Sunrise. All of these variants have gradient back panel finishes in different colours and shades.
  
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• Jio Users Can Avail Old Prepaid Recharge Plans Through Tariff Protection

  19-12-2019 14:26
  
  Reliance Jio has provided the tariff protection option on its website that enables customers to avail old prepaid recharge plans.
  
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• Tencent, Sina Apps Targeted in Chinese Privacy Crackdown

  19-12-2019 14:25
  
  China on Thursday criticised 41 apps including Tencent messaging app QQ and Sina's sports app for allegedly forcing users to hand over personal data, part of an ongoing campaign to boost digital privacy protections.
  
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• Oyo Denies Report Claiming It Will Cut 2,000 Jobs in India by January-End

  19-12-2019 14:06
  
  Oyo Hotels and Homes will lay off at least 2,000 employees in India by the end of January, a report claimed, citing people close to the company.
  
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• Realme X50 5G Teased to Offer 100 Percent Coverage of Heating Sources, Include 5D Ice-Cooled Heat Dissipation System

  19-12-2019 14:01
  
  Realme X50 launch is likely to take place in China sometime next month. But ahead of its formal launch, the smartphone has been teased with an all-new cooling system.
  
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• PUBG Mobile-Themed Web Series Dosti Ka Naya Maidan Trailer Released, First Episode Drops on December 24

  19-12-2019 13:52
  
  The teaser trailer for Tencent’s PUBG Mobile-themed web series Dosti Ka Naya Maidan is out now, and its first episode is set to drop on December 24.
  
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• SoftBank's Yahoo Japan Exits Oyo's Japan Apartment Venture

  19-12-2019 13:48
  
  SoftBank-controlled Yahoo Japan has pulled out of a Japanese apartment rental venture with Oyo Hotels and Homes, in the latest setback for the loss-making Indian startup.
  
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• Apple's Siri the Most Popular Virtual Assistant With a 35 Percent Market Share: Report

  19-12-2019 13:37
  
  Siri is the most popular virtual assistant in the world, according to new market research. Cortana is at the second spot while Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa make up for a small part of the market.
  
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• Delhi Internet Shutdown: Bridgefy Offline Messaging App Gains Popularity Amid CAA Protests

  19-12-2019 13:33
  
  Delhi Internet shutdown: Vodafone, Airtel, and others suspended cellular services in several parts of Delhi today. CAA protestors have been recommending followers on Twitter to download the Bridgefy app to enable offline communication.
  
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• Instagram Bans Influencers From Promoting Vaping Products

  19-12-2019 13:24
  
  Social media influencers will be banned from promoting vaping, tobacco products and weapons on Instagram as the Facebook-owned platform doubles down on its existing ban on companies advertising these products.
  
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• Toyota's Humanoid Robot Duplicates Movement in Robotic Mobility

  19-12-2019 13:11
  
  Toyota's upgraded version of the human-shaped robot T-HR3 now has faster and smoother finger movements because the wearable remote-control device has become lighter and easier to use.
  
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• How to Watch the December Democratic Debate

  19-12-2019 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Seven candidates face off in the sixth Democratic presidential debate Thursday. (Five golden rings.)
  
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• Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Launches Free Wi-Fi Amid Delhi Internet Shutdown

  19-12-2019 12:21
  
  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the much-awaited free Wi-Fi hotspot scheme, while a part of the city faced a government-directed Internet shutdown over Citizen (Amendment) Act or CAA protests.
  
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• OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.0 Update With Notch Hiding Option, November Security Patch

  19-12-2019 12:14
  
  OnePlus has begun the rollout of OxygenOS 10.3.0 update for the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6, and it brings the November Android security patch.
  
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• OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Now Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.0 Update With Notch Hiding Option, November Security Patch

  19-12-2019 12:14
  
  OnePlus has begun the rollout of OxygenOS 10.3.0 update for the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6, and it brings the November Android security patch.
  
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• IBM's New Battery Design Taps Seawater as Alternative Mineral Source

  19-12-2019 12:05
  
  International Business Machines said on Wednesday it has created a battery design that uses materials extracted from seawater and requires no cobalt, as the race to find alternative sources to the expensive mineral intensifies.
  
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• Huawei Mate X Improved Version With Kirin 990 SoC Set to Launch at MWC 2020: Report

  19-12-2019 11:10
  
  Huawei Mate X improved version will come with a better hinge and include a more resistant display, Huawei Technologies Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu reportedly said.
  
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• Oppo A91 Specifications Tipped on Geekbench, Leaked Press Renders Surface

  19-12-2019 11:03
  
  Oppo A91 specifications have surfaced through a Geekbench listing that shows the phone with model number PCM00. The smartphone also recently received TENAA certification.
  
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• YouTube Music Gets 3 New Personalised Mixes - Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix

  19-12-2019 10:52
  
  YouTube Music has officially launched its first personalised playlists -- Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix.
  
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• TRAI Paper on Floor Prices Could Lead to Tariff Hikes: Analysts

  19-12-2019 10:45
  
  Reacting to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) floating a consultation paper on fixation of floor prices, analysts say it opens up room for more tariff hikes.
  
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• The Forgotten Army: Release Date, Teaser Trailer Unveiled for Kabir Khan’s Amazon Prime Video Series

  19-12-2019 10:13
  
  Amazon Prime Video has announced a January 24, 2020 release date for The Forgotten Army, the World War II era-set drama about Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army from creator and director Kabir Khan. Here’s the first trailer for The Forgotten Army.
  
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• IPL Auction 2020: When Does It Start, How to Watch on TV, Live Stream Details, More

  19-12-2019 10:05
  
  The Vivo IPL 2020 auction ceremony is being held today in Kolkata. Here is when it starts, how to watch the livestream, and more details you need to know.
  
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• Vivo Christmas Carnival Offers Vivo Z1 Pro, Z1x, Y90, Y15 (2019) at Discounted Prices

  19-12-2019 10:03
  
  Vivo Z1x is listed at Rs. 15,990 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, whereas the higher-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a price tag of Rs. 17,990. A discount of Rs. 1,000 has been introducedon both the variants for the Christmas Carnival.
  
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• Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Begins: Price Cuts on OnePlus 7T, Redmi K20 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro, and More Offers

  19-12-2019 09:45
  
  The Redmi Note 8 Pro is available in an open sale manner, and exchange discount of up to Rs. 7,400 is also listed for the first time. Redmi Note 8 will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST today.
  
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• Oppo Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro Live Photos Leak Online; Quad Rear Cameras Tipped

  19-12-2019 09:34
  
  Oppo Reno 3 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro live photos have been spotted online, and the phones are both expected to sport a gradient back panel design. The Oppo Reno 3 will sport a waterdrop-style notch, while the Reno 3 Pro will sport a hole-punch display.
  
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• Pornhub Year in Review 2019 Reveals Android Distribution Statistics That Google Is Keeping Secret

  19-12-2019 09:23
  
  Pornhub has released data on how people access its portal from various Android operating system versions, something that Google has been withholding for a while now.
  
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• Pornhub Reveals 2019 Android Distribution Statistics That Google Is Keeping Secret

  19-12-2019 09:23
  
  Pornhub has released data on how people access its portal from various Android operating system versions, something that Google has been withholding for a while now.
  
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• Internet Shut Down in Certain Areas of Delhi, Airtel and Vodafone Confirm

  19-12-2019 08:23
  Airtel and Vodafone Idea customers have reported the Internet suspensions in certain areas of Delhi NCR.
  
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• Facebook Buys Cloud Gaming Company PlayGiga for Undisclosed Amount

  19-12-2019 08:07
  
  Facebook has acquired Spanish video gaming firm PlayGiga in a bid to gain a footprint in the cloud-based game streaming market.
  
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• Realme X2 First Sale in India Tomorrow: Check Price, Bank Offers, Discount, and Features

  19-12-2019 07:53
  
  Realme X2 will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow via Flipkart and the official Realme India website.
  
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• Amazon Fab Phones Fest Begins: Price Cuts on OnePlus 7T, Redmi K20 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro, and More Offers

  19-12-2019 07:38
  
  The Redmi Note 8 Pro is available in an open sale manner, and exchange discount of up to Rs. 7,400 is also listed for the first time. Redmi Note 8 will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST today.
  
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• Huawei P Smart Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, Pop-Up Selfie Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

  19-12-2019 07:24
  
  Huawei P Smart Pro is listed in many European markets, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Poland, and Ukraine among others. The smartphone essentially carries the same list of specifications that we saw on the Huawei Y9s.
  
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• Xiaomi Announces No. 1 Mi Fan Sale With Discounts, Deals on Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and More Offers

  19-12-2019 06:49
  
  Xiaomi has announced the No. 1 Mi Fan sale, as part of which, a wide range of phones and accessories will be available at discounted prices.
  
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• Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Update May Soon Roll Out: Report

  19-12-2019 06:43
  
  Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will reportedly be updated soon to MIUI 11 based on Android 10.
  
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• Redmi 9 Leak Claims It Will Launch With MediaTek Helio G70 SoC in Q1 2020

  19-12-2019 06:40
  
  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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• Amazon Publishes French Tax Returns After Accusations of Underpayment

  19-12-2019 06:31
  
  Amazon on Wednesday published its French tax returns, showing it paid EUR 250 million (roughly Rs. 1973 crores) last year, after accusations that the US e-commerce giant was not paying enough into the public coffers.
  
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• Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro Renders Leak Online Revealing Key Design Details

  19-12-2019 06:23
  
  Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro phones are expected to sport OLED panels, and an all-display front, however the dark renders do not show whether the phones will have a hole-punch display or not.
  
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• Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro Leak-Based Renders Emerge, Tipping Key Design Details

  19-12-2019 06:23
  
  Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro phones are expected to sport OLED panels, and an all-display front, however the dark renders do not show whether the phones will have a hole-punch display or not.
  
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• JioSaavn App Reaches Amazon Fire TV Stick With a Collection of Over 45 Million Songs

  19-12-2019 06:09
  
  JioSaavn app for Amazon Fire TV Stick brings original shows and podcasts as well as features such as personalised playlists and a library of Bollywood songs.
  
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• Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil Cut From PES 2020 in China Over Xinjiang Comments

  19-12-2019 06:03
  
  Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been deleted from Chinese versions of the popular Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) mobile game, the title's China distributor has said, as the fallout continued over his criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighur minority.
  
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• Apple, Google, Amazon, Zigbee Alliance Eye Common Standard for Smart Home Devices

  19-12-2019 05:51
  
  Amazon, Apple and Google and other industry partners aim to enable more smart home devices to speak to each other.
  
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