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• CES 2020 WIRED Liveblog: Smart Vibrator, Robot Arms, and More from CES

  08-01-2020 23:12 via wired.com
  
  The WIRED crew is roaming the CES 2020 show floor to find the coolest and strangest gadgets this year.
  
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• The RetroN Jr. Lets You Play All Your Tiny Game Boy Games on Your Giant HDTV

  08-01-2020 21:35 via gizmodo.com
  
  Now that ThinkGeek is no more, Hyperkin will be carrying the “April Fool’s Day prank turned real” torch and turning the RetroN Jr.—a gag product it originally introduced on April 1, 2017—into a legitimate way to enjoy classic Nintendo Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles on a big screen TV.
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• Two Blokes Talking Tech take a look at the major announcements from CES 2020 in Las Vegas

  08-01-2020 17:46 via techguide.com.au
  
  Two Blokes Talking Tech are in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and in Episode 419.2 they go through the announcements made on Press Day on the eve of the huge tech show.
  The blokes talk about the major television announcements from LG, Samsung and Hisense and also go through phone launches from TCL and Alcatel.
  Also on the show, Belkin partners with a high-end audio brand to create a new speaker with a wireless charger while JBL enters the gaming space, Uber partners with Hyundai for
  
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• Hisense will be bringing the new 4K TriChroma Laser TV to Australia

  08-01-2020 17:37 via techguide.com.au
  
  Hisense has confirmed it will be bringing its 4K Ultra HD Smart TriChroma Laser TV short throw projector to Australia in 2020 so customers can create a true cinema experience in their home.
  Unveiled at CES, the Hisense 4K TriChroma Laser TV utilises the three primary colours – red, blue and green lasers – to produce a wider array of colours than ever before and reach a brightness of 3,200 lumens.
  It can be positioned near a wall and beam an image on to an included fixed screen up to
  
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• Samsung’s Sero swivelling lifestyle TV is coming to Australia

  08-01-2020 17:23 via techguide.com.au
  
  Samsung is expanding its impressive line-up of lifestyle TVs with the launch of the Sero TV which has the ability for the screen to pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position like a smartphone or tablet.
  Sero is the Korean word for vertical.
  The TV was launched originally just in the South Korean market but Samsung is set to expand Sero’s availability to several global markets in 2020 including Australia.
  The Sero TV can connect with a user’s mobile device and mirror what is on t
  
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• E Ink's New Electronic Paper Could Finally Bring Color to the Kindle

  08-01-2020 16:10 via gizmodo.com
  
  E Ink not only weathered the arrival of the tablet (many predicted the iPad would kill off electronic paper ebook readers), it continues to thrive. But not as just a way to slap a low-power backup screen on laptops and smartphones. Today E Ink unveiled its next-generation electronic paper that could finally bring a…Read more...
  
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• This Tablet-Based Streaming Search Engine Gives You Binging Superpowers

  08-01-2020 15:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  There are too many streaming platforms. The worst part of subscribing to so many services is having to memorize what shows are on what network and which platform. Is it the world’s most pressing problem? Hell no. That said, I was pretty impressed this CES by Dabby, a tablet-based streaming service search engine and…Read more...
  
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• Government Said to Tweak Proposed Content Regulations to Ease Burden on Some

  08-01-2020 15:02
  
  India plans to amend proposed rules for policing digital content so the toughest measures apply only to big social media firms, two government sources told Reuters.
  
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• CES 2020: Diesel On Fadelite Wear OS Smartwatch With Snapdragon Wear 3100, Transparent Design Launched

  08-01-2020 15:01
  
  Diesel has launched its latest smartwatch - Diesel On Fadelite – at CES, running the Wear OS platform and flaunting a unique transparent design.
  
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• CES 2020 WIRED Liveblog: Smart Vibrator, Exoskeleton, and More from CES

  08-01-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  The WIRED crew is roaming the CES 2020 show floor to find the coolest and strangest gadgets this year.
  
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• PhonePe Launches 'Liquid Fund', Says Users Can Earn FD-Like Returns

  08-01-2020 14:57
  
  Customers can withdraw their money instantly. For Instant withdrawal, they can withdraw 90 percent of the balance, up to Rs. 50,000 per day that will be credited to the user's bank account within 30 minutes.
  
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• Apple Acknowledges iPhone XR Connectivity Problems in the UK

  08-01-2020 14:43
  
  Apple's iPhone XR - released in 2018 - has been encountering problems in the UK along with the O2 network and the iPhone maker has publicly acknowledged the problem, the media reported.
  
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• Samsung Says Sold Between 400,000 to 500,000 Galaxy Fold Smartphones in 2019

  08-01-2020 14:38
  
  Samsung's new foldable smartphone, expected to boast a 6.7-inch display and can become nearly square when folded, is scheduled to be unveiled next month.
  
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• Apple News Service Reaches 100 Million Users, App Store Sales Expand

  08-01-2020 14:27
  
  Apple's overall services segment revenue rose 16 percent to $46.3 billion in its most recent fiscal year ended on September 28, 2019, while its iPhone segment sales fell 14 percent to $142.4 billion
  
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• Nintendo Starts Selling Official Stylus for the Switch, Currently Available Only in the UK

  08-01-2020 14:06
  
  Nintendo has released a new official stylus for the Switch console. The stylus is currently available only in the UK and is compatible with Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch and Super Mario Maker 2.
  
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• Nokia 6.1 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With December Security Patch

  08-01-2020 13:57
  
  HMD Global took to Twitter to confirm the rollout of the Android 10 software for Nokia 6.1 users. Users are also sharing screenshots of receiving the update, and these screenshots suggest that the update brings along the December 2019 security patch as well.
  
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• Huawei P40 Pro Alleged Case Renders Tip Dual Hole-Punch Display, Five Rear Cameras

  08-01-2020 13:55
  
  New renders showcase the alleged Huawei P40 Pro’s rear cameras and hole-punch display.
  
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• Motorola One Vision Starts Receiving Android 10 Update: Report

  08-01-2020 13:50
  
  A user from Brazil has posted on the Lenovo forums that the Motorola One Vision is receiving the Android 10 update. The version number of the latest update is reported to QSA30.62-24, and its size should vary by region.
  
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• Realme 2 Pro Update Brings January Android Security Patch, Adds Dark Mode Toggle

  08-01-2020 13:49
  
  Realme has rolled out a new software update for the Realme 2 Pro in India that brings January Android security patch, and adds a trio of new features.
  
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• CES 2020: Razer Launches Tomahawk Gaming Desktop, Kishi Mobile Gamepad, Sila 5G Router, and More

  08-01-2020 13:34
  
  At CES 2020, Razer lifted the covers from the Kishi mobile gamepad, the modular Tomahawk gaming desktop, the Sila 5G router, and more.
  
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• 8 More of the Smartest Things We've Seen This Week at CES 2020

  08-01-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Today we saw fitness wearables, a compact gaming PC, and an exo-suit that helps workers fight fatigue.
  
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• Jio Wi-Fi Calling Service Launched, Supports Over 150 Mobile Devices

  08-01-2020 12:59
  
  Jio has launched its Wi-Fi calling service to support voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi network. The new development is aimed to counter the Wi-Fi calling service offered by Airtel that was initially limited to Delhi NCR and a handful of handsets.
  
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• TikTok Vulnerabilities Could Allow Account Takeover by Hackers, More: All You Need to Know

  08-01-2020 12:53
  
  TikTok has fixed multiple vulnerabilities in its eponymous app that could allow hackers to essentially take over an account and wreak havoc.
  
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• TikTok Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities That Could Allow Account Takeover by Hackers

  08-01-2020 12:53
  
  TikTok has fixed multiple vulnerabilities in its eponymous app that could allow hackers to essentially take over an account and wreak havoc.
  
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• TikTok Bans 'Misleading Information' That Could Cause Harm to Its Community or the Public

  08-01-2020 12:36
  
  TikTok issued a broad ban on Wednesday against "misleading information" that could cause harm to its community or the public, setting itself apart from rivals like Facebook which say that they do not want to be arbiters of truth.
  
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• Realme X2 Applications for Beta Testing Android 10-Based Realme UI Begin January 20: All Details

  08-01-2020 12:22
  
  There are a few requirements that users have to meet, to be eligible to become a Realme UI beta tester. In this case, owning a Realme X2 is mandatory, and the user also has to be at least 18 years old.
  
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• TCL Launches C8-Series 4K AI Smart TVs, AI-Powered Ultra-Inverter ACs in India

  08-01-2020 11:50
  
  TCL has launched its C8-series 4K AI smart TVs in 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes. Both have Android TV (version Android 9 Pie) with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
  
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• Say ‘no’ to junk food with this gadget in 2020

  08-01-2020 10:19
  
  Machines that will mix drinks for you and wristbands that will help you say “no” to junk food are just some of the gadgets being showcased this week at the CES technology conference in Las Vegas.
  
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• Google Assistant Gets New Features at CES 2020: Scheduled Actions, Screen Reading, Sticky Notes on Smart Displays, Interpreter Mode Expansion to Airports, More

  08-01-2020 10:00
  
  Google Assistant is all set to get a host of new features including the ability to schedule actions for later, screen reading in over 42 languages, easy access to privacy settings, and more. Here’s a rundown all the new features coming to Google Assistant.
  
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• Redmi Note 8 Pro Gets a New Twilight Orange Colour Option

  08-01-2020 09:50
  
  Xiaomi has launched a new Twilight Orange colour option of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China.
  
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• OnePlus Optimized Charging Feature Announced, Aimed at Protecting Your Phone From Overcharging

  08-01-2020 09:37
  
  OnePlus has announced “Optimized Charging” feature to help you preserve the battery health of your phone by automatically suspending its charging overnight.
  
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• Apple's Rare Presence at CES 2020 Was All About Defending User Privacy Issues

  08-01-2020 09:32
  
  Apple has defended its stance on hardware encryption at the CES 2020 trade show in Las Vegas.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Price in India Tipped Ahead of Anticipated February Launch

  08-01-2020 09:20
  
  Samsung is all set to launch its next flagship Galaxy S10 Lite with Snapdragon 855 SoC in India next month, as per industry sources quoted by IANS, in the accessible price range of Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 45,000.
  
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• Samsung Flags One-Third Drop in Q4 Operating Profit on Chips, Smartphones

  08-01-2020 09:09
  
  Samsung Electronics' operating profits fell by more than a third in the fourth quarter, the world's biggest manufacturer of smartphones and memory chips estimated Wednesday.
  
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• Travelex Currency Exchange Taken Down After Being Hit by Ransomware: Report

  08-01-2020 09:04
  
  A week after a malicious virus infected its network, the London-based foreign currency exchange company Travelex had yet to restore digital sales and was reported infected with ransomware by hackers threatening to release personal data unless it pays a $3 million ransom.
  
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• CES 2020: Coolpad Legacy 5G Phone With 48-Megapixel Camera, 18W Fast Charging Launched

  08-01-2020 08:50
  
  Coolpad had launched the Coolpad Legacy 5G, a sub-$400 phone that packs a 48- megapixel primary camera and runs Android 10.
  
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• Skagen Falster 3 Wear OS Smartwatch With Snapdragon 3100 SoC Launched

  08-01-2020 08:44
  
  Skagen launches the Falster 3 Wear OS smartwatch with an updated Snapdragon 3100 SoC, 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage.
  
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• Five Gadgets to Take When Traveling To the U.S.

  08-01-2020 08:35
  
  With a new gadget in the market every day, travelers’ priorities have outgrown the conventional packing checklist. There was a time when the only worry travelers had was the selection of their outfits according to the destination and leaving some space in the suitcases for souvenirs. However today, with the advent of new tech, electronics, wires and cables, SIM card chargers and gears have become necessary items for US-bound tourists.America is a country laden with breath-taking architectu
  
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• CES 2020: Audio-Technica Launches ATH-ANC300TW True Wireless Earphones With Active Noise Cancellation

  08-01-2020 08:32
  
  Audio-Technica has launched its latest true wireless earphones, the ATH-ANC300TW, which come with active noise cancellation and more.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Said to Feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, 10-Megapixel Selfie Camera

  08-01-2020 08:30
  
  Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and a 10-megapixel selfie camera.
  
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• Avatar 2 Concept Art: 4 New Images Give Us Our First Look at Long-Delayed Sequel

  08-01-2020 08:23
  
  We’re still around two years away from release, but Disney-Fox have decided to unveil four pieces of concept art for Avatar 2, the long-delayed sequel to James Cameron’s epic sci-fi fantasy movie.
  
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• CES 2020: Defying Critics, Ivanka Trump Draws Applause at Tech Show

  08-01-2020 07:42
  
  Trump spoke at CES 2020 in Las Vegas in the face of backlash from some industry officials, including women, who challenged her tech qualifications.
  
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• PUBG Mobile Season 11 to Start January 10, Domination Mode and New Map Tipped to Arrive

  08-01-2020 07:31
  
  PUBG Mobile Season 11 has officially been confirmed to kick off on January 10, but leaks have already revealed some of the new content that will arrive with the upcoming update.
  
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• Tata Sky Binge+ Android TV-Based Set-Top Box Launched: Price in India, Features, Offers

  08-01-2020 07:25
  
  The Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box is priced at Rs. 5,999 and is available for new customers on the Tata Sky website. The new set-top box will compete with the likes of Airtel Xstream Box and Dish SMRT Hub.
  
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• Realme X50 5G Smartphone With 64-Megapixel Quad Camera Setup, Realme UI Launched: Price, Specifications

  08-01-2020 07:19
  
  The Realme X50 5G price starts at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 25,800) for the 8GB + 128GB model, and CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,900) for the 12GB + 256GB mode. The phone comes in two colour options – Polar White and Glacier Blue. It will go on sale from January 9.
  
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• Facebook Executive Andrew Bosworth Says It Helped Put US President Donald Trump in White House

  08-01-2020 07:04
  
  A senior Facebook executive on Tuesday said the world's biggest social network unintentionally helped put Donald Trump in the White House but warned against dramatic rule changes.
  
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• CES 2020: Amazfit T-Rex, Amazfit Bip S Smartwatches With 5ATM Water Resistance, Built-in GPS Launched

  08-01-2020 07:03
  
  Amazfit T-Rex is MIL-STD 810G compliant, and offers up to 20 days of battery life. It is priced at CNY 799 (roughly Rs.s 8,200) and is already on sale in China.
  
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• Swiggy Super Price Hiked, Renewals Now Available Starting Rs. 149 a Month

  08-01-2020 06:37
  
  Swiggy Super, the paid subscription-based programme that was launched back in July 2018, is now available to existing members at Rs. 149 a month or Rs. 349 for three months. The revised pricing is nearly double than what was available up until now.
  
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• The Flash, Riverdale, Legacies, Supergirl, 9 Other Series Renewed by The CW

  08-01-2020 06:36
  
  The CW has renewed all 13 of its scripted series that aren’t slated to end this season. That includes The Flash season 7, Supergirl season 6, Legends of Tomorrow season 6, Black Lightning season 4, Batwoman season 2, Nancy Drew season 2, All American season 3, Charmed season 3, Legacies season 3, In the Dark season 3, Roswell, New Mexico season 3...
  
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• Realme C2s With Dual Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  08-01-2020 06:33
  
  Realme has launched a new phone – the Realme C2s – in Thailand, which packs dual rear cameras and comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery.
  
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