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• Here’s a round-up of the best Boxing Day tech bargains

  25-12-2019 22:28 via techguide.com.au
  
  The Boxing Days sales have kicked off and if you’re after a tech bargain there’s plenty to choose from. We rounded up the best deals for you here.
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  – discounts on Razer Gaming accessories
  – Save up to 33 per cent on select Bose Audio
  –  Save up to $350 on Samsung Note10+ devices
  – 3 free games with select Xbox One S console bundles. Now only $289
  – Free game with Xbox All Digital console 2.0. Now only $239
  – Free game and additi
  
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• Solar Eclipse on December 26: How to Watch Surya Grahan Live Online, India Timings, More

  25-12-2019 15:17
  
  Solar eclipse on December 26, 2019 will be the last surya grahan of the year. It will start at 7:59am IST. Unlike a total eclipse, this will be an annular solar eclipse that will show a “ring of fire” in the sky.
  
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• The 10 Tech Products That Defined This Decade

  25-12-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  
  From talking computers to reusable rockets, here are our picks for the products that had the most impact in the last 10 years.
  
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• Samsung Set to Unveil Neon at CES 2020: A New Digital Assistant or Something Else?

  25-12-2019 14:53
  
  Samsung’s STAR Labs led by Pranav Mistry has started teasing Neon that will debut at CES 2020 next month. The new offering would take on Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri with multilingual experiences.
  
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• US Colleges Turning Students' Phones Into Surveillance Devices, Tracking Locations of Hundreds of Thousands

  25-12-2019 13:32
  
  Short-range phone sensors and campuswide Wi-Fi networks are empowering colleges across the United States to track hundreds of thousands of students more precisely than ever before.
  
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• Apple to Enforce macOS App Verification Requirements Starting February

  25-12-2019 13:17
  
  Apple has announced that developers who offer Mac apps outside the Mac App Store will now need to submit them for the notarisation process starting on February 3, next year.
  
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• Christmas Offer: Apple Brings Daily Surprise Deals to App Store

  25-12-2019 13:07
  
  Apple App Store is offering daily surprise deals until December 29 to celebrate Christmas with iPhone and iPad users. The new development is live in India, Australia, and other markets.
  
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• How to Return Gifts to Amazon, Apple, Walmart, and More

  25-12-2019 13:00 via wired.com
  
  You can't always get what you want. Here's how to get some cash (or store credit) instead.
  
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• YouTube Now Allows You to Search Using Voice While Casting

  25-12-2019 12:28
  
  YouTube has rolled out a number of updates and features to its mobile apps for TV screens, game consoles, and other streaming devices. As the official blog explains, you can now use voice search on mobile devices when casting to your smart TV.
  
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• Lost in Space Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix: All You Need to Know

  25-12-2019 11:44
  
  The second season of Netflix’s acclaimed space drama, Lost in Space, is back and is now streaming on Netflix.
  
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• Vivo Eyes Artificial Intelligence-Driven 5G Devices for India in 2020

  25-12-2019 11:17
  
  In 2020, Vivo will launch unique products with stylish design, latest technology and powerful performance to match the fast-paced lifestyle of Indian consumers.
  
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• Jio 2020 Happy New Year Offer Launched: Rs. 2,020 Plan Brings 1 Year Validity, Unlimited Voice Calls, Other Benefits

  25-12-2019 11:07
  
  Jio has announced a “2020 Happy New Year Offer” for its customers using Jio prepaid connection as well as a “2020 Jio Phone Happy New Year Offer” for customers planning to buy a new Jio Phone.
  
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• ToTok Spying Allegations: App Developers Deny Data Misuse

  25-12-2019 10:47
  
  ToTok has rebuffed accusations of their service being a spyware and misusing users' information, saying that the company has made security and privacy as its priority "since day one"
  
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• Solar Eclipse (December 2019): How to Watch the Eclipse Live Online, Check India Timings, More

  25-12-2019 09:41
  
  Solar eclipse on December 26 2019 will be the last solar eclipse of the year. It will start at 7:59am IST. Unlike a total eclipse, this will be an annular solar eclipse that will show a “ring of fire” in the sky.
  
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• Sony Said to Be Using Hole-Punch Display in Upcoming Xperia Smartphone

  25-12-2019 09:36
  
  Sony is reportedly planning to launch a new flagship Xperia phone during Mobile World Congress in early 2020 and now a patent discovery suggests that the upcoming device will feature a hole-punch camera
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M31 Purported Listing Shows Up on Geekbench, Key Specifications Tipped

  25-12-2019 09:35
  
  Samsung SM-M315F has been spotted on Geekbench and it is believed to be upcoming Galaxy M31. The listing indicates key specifications of the upcoming phone.
  
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• Twitter Bug Allowed Researcher to Match 17 Million Phone Numbers to User Accounts: Report

  25-12-2019 08:55
  
  A Twitter bug allowed a security researcher to match around 17 million phone numbers to actual user accounts. The flaw exists in Twitter's Android app.
  
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• MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC for Mid-Range Phones Unveiled: Report

  25-12-2019 08:54
  
  MediaTek has announced a new 5G SoC for mid-range phones – the Dimensity 800 – that will be officially launched in Q1.
  
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• Huawei Mate X Foldable Phone’s Successor Launching in H2 2020: Report

  25-12-2019 08:43
  
  Huawei is reported to be working on the Mate X successor already, and small volume trial production of components has already begun.
  
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• Jio Fiber Brings Migration Plan With 50GB Data, 7 Days Validity for Preview Offer Subscribers

  25-12-2019 08:02
  
  Jio Fiber Migration plan is aimed to shift customers using its Preview Offer to a paid plan. Once a user recharges during the Migration plan, the paid plan is activated immediately.
  
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• MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM Tester Recruitment Begins in India

  25-12-2019 07:51
  
  Xiaomi has started accepting applications for testing the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM in India prior to its wider rollout.
  
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• Two New Pokémon Games Debut on Facebook Gaming

  25-12-2019 07:48
  
  Facebook Gaming has released two new games titled Pokemon Tower Battle and Pokemon Medallion Battle on its Instant Games platform.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Successor Tipped to Be Called Samsung Galaxy S20, Not Galaxy S11

  25-12-2019 07:46
  
  Samsung Galaxy S11 series, the company’s next year flagship, may be called something else.Tipsters are now suggesting that Samsung may call its upcoming Galaxy S series flagship as the Samsung Galaxy S20, and not Samsung Galaxy S11.
  
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• iPhone XR Was Top-Selling Smartphone Worldwide in Q3 2019: Counterpoint Research

  25-12-2019 07:23
  
  iPhone XR became the top-selling smartphone model globally in the third quarter of 2019, capturing 3 percent market share, Counterpoint Research said on Tuesday.
  
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• Nokia TA-1213 Passes Bluetooth Certification, May Launch as Nokia 1.3

  25-12-2019 06:59
  
  A new budget Nokia phone with model number TA-1213 has been spotted on Bluetooth certification site. This certification hints that HMD Global is gearing up to launch another affordable phone.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 May Use Ultra-Thin Glass Layer Instead of Plastic to Reduce the Display Crease

  25-12-2019 06:54
  
  Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly employ an ultra-thin glass layer instead of plastic to remove the display crease.
  
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• Holiday Season 2019: Google Celebrates Arrival of Holidays With Special Christmas Doodle

  25-12-2019 06:36
  
  Holiday season is here and Google is celebrating its arrival with a new festive-themed doodle, continuing a long tradition of spreading the cheers at this time of the year.
  
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• Sony Can't Make Image Sensors Fast Enough to Keep Up With Demand

  25-12-2019 06:23
  
  Sony is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.
  
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• Realme X50 5G With Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC Set to Launch on January 7, Company Reveals

  25-12-2019 06:23
  
  Realme X50 5G is all set to launch on January 7 next year. The company had announced a day ago that it would confirm the launch date today, and it has kept its promise.
  
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• Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Severs Last Ties to Company, Will Focus on 'Ghost Kitchens'

  25-12-2019 05:28
  
  Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, has severed his last ties with the ride-services company, resigning from the board and selling all his shares as he turns his focus to a new venture creating "ghost kitchens" for food delivery services.
  
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