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• No headphone jack – no worries with the Belkin Rockstar Headphones with USB-C connector

  03-03-2020 23:55 via techguide.com.au
  
  The headphone jack is slowly disappearing from smartphones but there is still an affordable way to connect and hear your content in impressive quality with the Belkin Rockstar Headphones with USB-C connector.
  Available in black or white and priced at just $69.95, the Belkin Rockstar Headphones with USB-C connector will work with any smartphone that has a USB port including the latest Samsung Galaxy S20 which became the latest device to ditch the headphone jack.
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• Money for iPhone Users, Cell Service From Space, and More News

  03-03-2020 22:36 via wired.com
  
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• How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind

  03-03-2020 20:45 via wired.com
  
  Coronavirus concerns have some businesses urging employees to work from home. If you’re telecommuting, for public health reasons or otherwise, remember: Boundaries are your friend.
  
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• WhatsApp Dark Mode Now Rolling Out to All Android, iPhone Users

  03-03-2020 19:00
  
  WhatsApp Dark mode is rolling out to both Android and iPhone users in the coming days. The Dark mode provided by WhatsApp has a dark grey background along with elements in an off-white colour.
  
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• This Slick Combo Camera, Monocular and Digital Guide Did All My Birdwatching for Me

  03-03-2020 18:40 via gizmodo.com
  
  Naturalists carry a lot of expensive toys out into the wilderness. We’ve got our binoculars to see the details and field marks of distant animals. We carrybulky DSLR cameras with telephoto lenses in case any photo ops present themselves, or in case we stumble upon something rare. Sometimes we carry a portable…Read more...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A21 Alleged Render Tips Quad Rear Cameras, Hole-Punch Display

  03-03-2020 15:56
  
  Samsung Galaxy A21, touted to be a budget to mid-range smartphone, is said to come with four rear cameras, a hole-punch front panel, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a new report suggests.
  
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• Xiaomi, Realme Cancel On-Ground Launch Due to Coronavirus Cases in India, Will Resort to Online Events

  03-03-2020 15:47
  
  Xiaomi and Realme have announced they have cancelled their respective launch events in March due to coronavirus infection cases in India.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Will Launch in Mid-April This Year: Report

  03-03-2020 15:46
  
  OnePlus comes out with its new series of smartphones every year around May-June. That might be changing this year, as a report suggests that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 8 series of flagships in April this year.
  
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• WhatsApp Dark Mode Might Arrive Very Soon, as Company Updates Its Logos Across Platforms

  03-03-2020 15:45
  
  WhatsApp has changed its profile picture on all of its social media accounts which might be an indication that the dark mode feature could be releasing soon for the company’s Android and iOS based apps.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 Update Rollout Paused Thanks to Multiple Errors: Reports

  03-03-2020 15:08
  
  Xiaomi has reportedly stopped distributing the Android 10 update on Mi A3 phone after several users reported buggy performance.
  
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• Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9: What We Know So Far, Expected Price, Specifications

  03-03-2020 15:05
  
  Xiaomi’s official Redmi Note 9 series teasers have confirmed quad rear cameras arranged in a square module.
  
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• 7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2020): Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus

  03-03-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  The absolute best Android phones and iPhones you can buy from $200 to $600.
  
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• Nokia Launch Event Set in London for March 19: Here's All You Need to Know

  03-03-2020 14:49
  
  Nokia event is set to take place on March 19 in London. The HMD Global brand will unveil new line of products.
  
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• Motorola Razr 2019 India Launch Date Set for March 16: Expected Price, Specifications

  03-03-2020 14:33
  
  The Motorola Razr will be announced on March 16 in India. It costs $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1,09,800) in the US.
  
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• Voot Select Launched in India: Price, Originals, Exclusives Revealed

  03-03-2020 14:14
  
  Viacom18-owned Voot has finally launched its subscription-based tier, that will directly compete with the likes of Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. Voot Select will cost Rs. 99 a month after a three-day free trial, or Rs. 499 for the full year after a 14-day free trial.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Starts Receiving New Update with New Recording Modes for 4K, February Patch, More

  03-03-2020 14:10
  
  Samsung is rolling out an update for the Galaxy S10 Lite in India that Includes the latest Android security patch and improvements to the cameras.
  
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• Uber's Global Engineering Team to Be Led by Bengaluru-Based Vidhya Duthaluru

  03-03-2020 14:04
  
  Uber on Tuesday named Bengaluru-based Vidhya Duthaluru as the global engineering head for the customer care platform.
  
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• Half-Life: Alyx Gets 3 New Gameplay Videos From Valve Ahead of Launch

  03-03-2020 14:02
  
  Half-Life: Alyx will be released on March 23 and can be downloaded from Steam on PC.
  
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• 5 Best Rain Jackets (2020): Rains, The North Face, and More

  03-03-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.
  
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• Oppo Watch Teaser Images Reveal a 1.91-Inch Display With 100 Percent DCI-P3 Coverage

  03-03-2020 13:48
  
  Oppo Watch has two side buttons which appear to be customisable. It will have a curved display which is sharp and colour accurate.
  
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• Google Cloud Next, Microsoft MVP Summits Cancelled Over Coronavirus - Now Digital First Events

  03-03-2020 13:47
  
  The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has derailed more flagship tech summits as Google and Microsoft on Tuesday announced the cancellation of their upcoming US events.
  
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• Facebook Messenger for iOS Gets a Major Overhaul, Promises to Be Smaller and More Responsive

  03-03-2020 13:29
  
  Facebook is rolling out a new version of Messenger for iOS that promises to be faster and much smaller in size. The app is a result of Facebook's Project LightSpeed which involved 100 engineers.
  
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• Redmi 8 Starts Receiving New MIUI 11 Update With Camera and Battery Improvements

  03-03-2020 13:00
  
  Xiaomi on Tuesday started rolling out the latest MIUI 11 update on its Redmi 8 smartphone, in a bid to improve the smartphone's battery and camera performance.
  
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• Huawei Search Engine Being Tested in the UAE as Replacement for Google Search: Reports

  03-03-2020 12:52
  
  Huawei is reportedly testing a new search engine, as next step towards working up its Huawei Mobile Services replacement for Google.
  
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• PM Modi to 'Give Away' His Social Media Accounts to Inspiring Women on Women's Day

  03-03-2020 12:49
  
  Ending speculation over his tweet that he is thinking of giving up his social media accounts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he will be handing over his accounts on such platforms to women who inspire.
  
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• Global Smartphone Sales Fell Marginally in Q4 and Full Year 2019: Gartner

  03-03-2020 12:35
  
  Global sales of smartphones to end users contracted in the fourth quarter of 2019, declining by 0.4 percent (year over year), and for the full year 2019, smartphones sales declined by 1 percent, Gartner said on Tuesday.
  
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• DoT Said to Write Fresh Letters to Telcos Questioning Them on AGR Dues Discrepancy

  03-03-2020 12:18
  
  DoT will write fresh letters to telecom companies questioning them about the variation in AGR dues assessed by firms themselves and its own calculations, according to a source.
  
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• Google Search Trends in India on March 3, 2020, Explained: From Coronavirus to Nirbhaya Case

  03-03-2020 11:40
  
  Here, we analyse the 10 biggest search daily search trends in India, and explain why they are trending, giving you context for the search terms’ current popularity. From coronavirus to the Nirbhaya case, here are the top search trends in India today.
  
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• WhatsApp May Soon Allow Users to Secure Their Chat Backups With Passwords

  03-03-2020 11:34
  
  WhatsApp’s latest beta build hints at the arrival of a new Password Protect Backups feature to let users shield their chat backups behind another layer of password.
  
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• PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 Update with Death Replay, Hardcore Mode, Amusement Park Mode Released

  03-03-2020 11:30
  
  PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 comes with a host of improvements, fixes, and new additions to the game. It adds a new weapon which will be available through air drops.
  
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• Hacker Breaks Into CCTV Cameras and Computers of Gurugram-Based Scammers, Catches Them Red-Handed: Report

  03-03-2020 11:28
  
  Online scams are an epidemic everyone is familiar with. Every year, millions of people fall prey to scams worth hundreds of millions. With millions being duped off of their hard earned money, a UK based hacker, who goes by the name Jim Browning thought of getting back to scammers in India.
  
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• Sennheiser CX350BT, CX150BT Wireless Earphones Launched in India

  03-03-2020 11:20
  
  German headphone specialist Sennheiser has launched the CX350BT and CX150BT wireless earphones in India, priced at Rs. 7,490 and Rs. 4,990 respectively.
  
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• Realme UI Early Access Programme for Realme X2, Realme X2 Pro Launched: All You Need to Know

  03-03-2020 11:20
  
  Realme has announced a Realme UI early access programme for the Realme X2 and the Realme X2 Pro.
  
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• Apple Supplier to Resume Normal Production in China End of March

  03-03-2020 10:08
  
  Apple supplier Foxconn said it would resume normal production in China by the end of March and that more than half its seasonal workforce in the country had restarted work following the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Apple Won't Make Flagship iPhone Models in India Anytime Soon: Report

  03-03-2020 09:58
  
  Apple is not keen on setting up new factories for its flagship iPhones in India despite considering "plans" in the past. A report published on Monday suggests that the production of iPhone 11 will not come to country to due to the unavailability of skilled labour and robust infrastructure.
  
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• Google Parent’s Self-Driving Car Project Picks Up New Investors

  03-03-2020 09:34
  
  Google's former autonomous vehicle project is becoming a more autonomous business by bringing it in its first investors besides its corporate parent.
  
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• Realme 3 Pro Starts Receiving New Update With Wi-Fi Calling Support in India

  03-03-2020 08:45
  
  The February 2020 security update for the Realme 3 Pro can be manually downloaded and installed from the official website.
  
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• Realme Releases New February OTA Update for Realme 3 Pro Which Brings VoWiFi to India

  03-03-2020 08:35
  
  The February 2020 security update for the Realme 3 Pro can be manually downloaded and installed from the official website.
  
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• Apple Co-Founder’s Bizarre Tweet Claims He Might Be ‘Patient Zero’ for Coronavirus in the US

  03-03-2020 08:28
  
  Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, on Tuesday claimed that he and wife Janet Wozniak might have been 'patient zero' for coronavirus in the United States, when the couple returned from China in January.
  
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• Press play now on Episode 389 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast

  03-03-2020 08:01 via techguide.com.au
  
  We’re back with a fresh show for you – Episode 389 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast, hosted by editor Stephen Fenech, is here so you can stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews.
  On this week’s show, Samsung is set to change the cinema-going experience, we go hands on with the new Huawei Mate Xs foldable smartphone and TV manufacturer Hisense seals a major NRL sponsorship deal.
  In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy
  
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• HP, Xerox Blame Each Other as Takeover Battle Heats Up

  03-03-2020 07:59
  
  US printer maker Xerox Holdings took its $35 billion bid for HP to the US personal computer maker's shareholders on Monday, with a formal tender offer and a rebuttal to HP's account of why they could not negotiate a deal.
  
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• Coronavirus Outbreak: Twitter Encourages All 5,000 Employees to Work From Home

  03-03-2020 07:45
  
  Twitter has told its 5,000-strong workforce globally to work from home - making it mandatory for employees based in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea offices - as new coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in new territories.
  
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• Oppo Confirms Oppo Watch Launch Date: Here's All You Need to Know

  03-03-2020 07:04
  
  Oppo confirms the launch of its first generation smartwatch, Oppo Watch. The smartwatch will be launched alongside Find X2 and the rumoured Find X2 Pro smartphones.
  
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• Google Brings Dark Theme Scheduling, New AR Filters in Duo, Car Crash Detection With March Pixel Update

  03-03-2020 06:53
  
  The new Pixel update brings new AR filters in the Duo app, and a Dark Theme scheduling feature that allows users to set a timer for activating the grey theme.
  
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• Dish TV, D2h Subscribers Get Revised NCF Structure for Both Primary, Multiple TV Connections

  03-03-2020 06:42
  
  Dish TV has revised its network capacity fee (NCF) policy for both its native and D2h subscribers to align with the amended tariff guidelines provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in early January. Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky also recently made their revisions.
  
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• Call of Duty Mobile Season 4 Now Live, Brings New Multiplayer Map and Battle Pass

  03-03-2020 06:29
  
  Call of Duty Mobile: Disavowed is now live and brings a new map, gun skins, an operator skill and several new additions to the game.
  
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• ‘Netflix Is a Joke Fest’ Dates, Line-Up Announced With Vir Das, Kevin Hart, Dozens More

  03-03-2020 06:08
  
  Netflix has announced its first-ever comedy festival — called “Netflix Is A Joke Fest” — that will feature over a hundred live shows from Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 3 across 20 venues in Los Angeles. Vir Das, Kevin Hart, Amit Tandon, Kenny Sebastian, and Kanan Gill are part of the line-up.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Book Ion Arrives in China: All You Need to Know, From Price to Release Date and Specifications

  03-03-2020 05:52
  
  Samsung Galaxy Book Ion has been launched in China, the company announced late last week. First announced last year, the laptops are currently up for pre-orders in the country, and will go on sale from March 18. The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is one of the company's most premium laptops, and its 13.3-inch model weighs just 970 grams.
  
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• OnePlus Set March 3 as Date to Unveil a Special Project, May Be a Concept Device

  03-03-2020 05:49
  
  Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has posted a short video clip on Twitter to tease a new device that will be revealed on March 3. While the most anticipated new devices from the company are smartphones in the OnePlus 8 series, the company has made clear it is not a smartphone, thus stoking curiosity about what the unveil will be..
  
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• Redmi Note 9 Series to Launch in India on March 12, Quad Rear Camera Setup Teased by Xiaomi

  03-03-2020 05:44
  
  Redmi Note 9 series is set to launch in India on March 12, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced through a teaser posted on its social media channels. The brand also sent a media invite for the official launch where we would see the Redmi Note 9 as well as Redmi Note 9 Pro.
  
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