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• New Study Gives a Clue About How Long Coronavirus Can Live on a Smartphone

  30-03-2020 16:47
  
  Some of the major concerns regarding smartphones being exposed to coronavirus are – how likely is it for a person to catch the virus from their smartphone, or how long does coronavirus stay on a smartphone.
  
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• ICEA Urges Government to Classify Phones as Essential Services During Coronavirus Lockdown: Report

  30-03-2020 16:30
  
  India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has urged the Indian government to classify phones and laptops as essential services.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Series to Launch on April 14, Will Feature 5G Support, 120Hz Display

  30-03-2020 16:13
  
  OnePlus 8 smartphones will officially launch on April 14. The OnePlus 8 phones will come with 5G support and 120Hz refresh rate.
  
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• Internet Archive Opens National Emergency Library, Offers 1.4 Million Copyright E-Books for Free

  30-03-2020 16:12
  
  The National Emergency Library has been opened by Internet Archive at a time when billions of people in the world are stuck indoors to keep COVID-19 pandemic at bay. These people cannot physically access a library during the shutdown. The launch of this digital library can prove to be of great help for such students and researchers who can access m...
  
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• EIZO Foris Nova OLED 4K monitor launches

  30-03-2020 16:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After first being unveiled last year the new EIZO Foris Nova monitor has now launched worldwide offering a 4K OLED display with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 0.4 ms response time. Unfortunately a limited run of only 500 units has been made available initially although availability will expand over the coming months when production hopefully returns […](Read More ...)The post EIZO Foris Nova OLED 4K monitor launches appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google is giving $800 million to support business through COVID-19

  30-03-2020 16:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google has announced that it is launching a new $800 million fund to help businesses and also fight the coronavirus outbreak. The search giant will give $250 million in grants to help the World Health Organization, plus more money to help small businesses and other companies. You can see what Google plans to do with […](Read More ...)The post Google is giving $800 million to support business through COVID-19 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• 2020 11 inch iPad Pro vs 12.9 inch iPad Pro (Video)

  30-03-2020 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last week Apple launched their new 2020 iPad Pro, there are two models in the range and 11 inch model and a 12.9 inch model. The two new iPad Pro tablets share similar specifications, the main differences between the two tablets is the screen sizes, screen resolutions, lets have a look at these two new […](Read More ...)The post 2020 11 inch iPad Pro vs 12.9 inch iPad Pro (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Amazon Entices Warehouse Employees to Grocery Unit With Higher Pay

  30-03-2020 15:57
  
  Amazon.com is offering higher pay to recruit its own warehouse employees to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries amid rising demand and a worker shortage, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters.
  
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• BSNL Offers Mobile Validity Extension, Rs. 10 Talk Time Recharge to Users Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

  30-03-2020 15:56
  
  BSNL on Monday announced free validity extension till April 20 and talk time recharge of Rs. 10 to users amid coronavirus lockdown in India till April 14.
  
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• MIT Team Develops a Low-Cost Ventilator in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

  30-03-2020 15:55
  
  A team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a low-cost ventilator design to curb the shortage of ventilators worldwide.
  
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• Levia Deluxe levitating lamp hits Kickstarter

  30-03-2020 15:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  idea3Di has returned to Kickstarter this month to launch their new levitating lamp in the form of the Levia Deluxe which is now available to back by a Kickstarter with early bird pledges available from€119. Worldwide shipping is expected to take place during July 2020. The levitating lamp is available in a number of finishes […](Read More ...)The post Levia Deluxe levitating lamp hits Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Jio Introduces 'Recharge at ATM' Service for Customers: Here’s How to Avail the Facility

  30-03-2020 15:46
  
  Jio has introduced a new 'recharge at ATM' facility that allows users to recharge their Jio number at a nearby ATM.
  
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• Here's How You Can Donate to PM-CARES Fund to Help Fight Coronavirus

  30-03-2020 15:46
  
  Citizens and organisations can donate to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund through internet banking, UPI, and several other methods.
  
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• Vodafone Idea Introduces Rs. 95 AllRounder Prepaid Recharge With Validity of 56 Days

  30-03-2020 15:33
  
  Vodafone Idea has introduced a new Rs. 95 AllRounder prepaid recharge that offers calling and data benefits with a validity of 56 days.
  
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• SuperCap 2 vehicle jump starter requires no battery

  30-03-2020 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Most vehicle jump starting systems require a battery that needs to be fully charged before use. The SuperCap 2 is a vehicle jump starting system that is completely battery-less. “No need for pre-charging in advance! SuperCap 2 is a supercapacitor jump starter that can safely jump start your car in seconds using the dead battery.” […](Read More ...)The post SuperCap 2 vehicle jump starter requires no battery appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• COVID-19 Test Now Available for Booking Online via Practo

  30-03-2020 15:31
  
  Practo on Saturday announced that COVID-19 tests are now available on its platform. In a statement, Bengaluru-based Practo said the company has partnered with Thyrocare to conduct the detection tests, which has been authorised by the Government of India and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
  
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• LG May Be Abandoning Its 'G' Series for Something New, Fate of the LG G9 ThinQ Uncertain

  30-03-2020 15:29
  
  Reports suggest that LG may be abandoning its ‘G’ series for something new. This means the LG G9 ThinQ might not launch with the same name.
  
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• inCharge6 keyfob 6-in-1 charging cable

  30-03-2020 15:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The development team responsible for creating the keychain charging cable inCharge have returned to Indiegogo with their sixth generation charging cable providing everything you need to charge all your devices. The campaigners already raised over $1.6 million thanks to over 52,000 backers and is now available in demand, with early bird pledges available from just […](Read More ...)The post inCharge6 keyfob 6-in-1 charging cable appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Best Kids Tablets (2020): iPad Mini, Fire Tablets, and More

  30-03-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  In this moment of need, let there be no judgments passed about screen time. Here are the tablets you should get your kids, and why.
  
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• YouTube Locks Video Quality on Android, iOS Apps to 480p for Some Users Amid Coronavirus

  30-03-2020 14:51
  
  After announcing SD as the default video quality, YouTube now seems to have limited the video quality on its mobile application to a maximum of 480p.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video April 2020 Releases: Trance, Rocketman, Four More Shots Please! 2, and More

  30-03-2020 14:47
  
  Trance movie, Rocketman, Four More Shots Please 2, HIT movie 2020, Panchayat TVF, Tales from the Loop — the biggest TV shows and movies coming to Amazon Prime Video India in April 2020.
  
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• Motorola One Starts Getting Android 10 Update in Brazil, Comes With February 2020 Security Patch: Reports

  30-03-2020 14:31
  
  Motorola One has started receiving the Android 10 update in Brazil, as per a report.
  
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• EPFO Website Appears to Be Down After Pandemic Advance Facility Announced as Coronavirus Relief Measure

  30-03-2020 13:59
  
  Days after the government announced PF relief measures to tackle economic distress caused by the novel coronavirus, the EPFO website on Monday faced an outage.
  
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• Apple Supplier Foxconn Sees Fall in Profit in Last Quarter of 2019

  30-03-2020 13:42
  
  Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn reported a 23.7 percent fall in profit in the last three months of 2019 on Monday as it braces for the impact from the coronavirus pandemic that has hit demand from key customers such as Apple.
  
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• Zoom App for iOS Removes Facebook SDK That Sent User’s Device Information to Facebook

  30-03-2020 13:10
  
  Zoom app for iOS has been updated to remove Facebook SDK as it was sending information about the user’s device to Facebook.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Lite to Be Launched as OnePlus Z, Tipsters Claim

  30-03-2020 13:05
  
  Tipster Max claims that OnePlus 8 Lite might be released as OnePlus Z, and will be launched later this year. Meanwhile, OnePlus 8 series is rumoured to come out in April.
  
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• How to Keep Zoom Calls Safe From Zoombombers

  30-03-2020 13:03
  
  Zoombombing is where an uninvited person joins a Zoom conference call and uses the screen-sharing feature to disrupt the call. It happens after trolls get the public link to the call, which allows anyone to join, and use them to make mischief.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro Allegedly Spotted on Subway Ahead of Launch

  30-03-2020 12:29
  
  After multiple leaks, OnePlus 8 Pro gets spotted on the subway with a protective case on.
  
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• Xiaomi Redmi Note Series Phone Spotted on 3C Certification Website With 5G Connectivity: Report

  30-03-2020 11:10
  
  Xiaomi is reportedly working on a budget friendly 5G phone in its Redmi Note series which is expected to be priced between CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 10,600) and CNY 1,500 (roughly Rs. 15,900).
  
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• Hasmukh: Vir Das’ Dark Comedy Series Sets April Release Date on Netflix

  30-03-2020 11:01
  
  Netflix has acquired Hasmukh — the dark comedy series created by and starring Vir Das in the lead — and set an April 10 release date. Ranvir Shorey, Manoj Pahwa, Ravi Kishan, Raza Murad, Inaamulhaq, Suhail Nayyar, and Amrita Bagchi are part of Hasmukh cast.
  
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• Google Will Not Make April Fools' Day Jokes This Year Amidst Coronavirus Crisis, Internal Email Suggests

  30-03-2020 10:56
  
  Google has reportedly sent out an email to its employees asking them to postpone their April Fools' Day jokes this year.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Clears FCC With Five Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 730G SoC: Report

  30-03-2020 10:45
  
  Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Note 10 Lite has reportedly been certified by the US FCC with a penta lens rear camera setup and Snapdragon 730G in tow.
  
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• Redmi 9 Alleged Live Photos Leaked, Tipping Quad Rear Cameras and Helio G80 SoC

  30-03-2020 10:42
  
  Redmi 9 smartphone's alleged live photos were shared on Twitter and Weibo. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore claims that Redmi 9 will come with MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and the quad camera setup will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M11 Launched With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

  30-03-2020 10:32
  
  Samsung has launched the Galaxy M11, a low-end Android phone that packs triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M01 Spotted Receiving Wi-Fi Certification, Specifications Tipped

  30-03-2020 09:56
  
  Samsung Galaxy M01 is reported to have received its Wi-Fi certification, which hinted that the Galaxy M01 will run on Android 10 out of the box and come with dual-SIM capabilities.
  
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• OnePlus Confirms It Will Bring Always-On Display Feature, Could Come on OnePlus 8 Series

  30-03-2020 08:47
  
  OnePlus has assured users that it will be bringing Always-On display as a feature for its devices in future software updates. It could also be seen on the OnePlus 8 series of devices, expected to launch in the coming weeks.
  
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• WhatsApp No Longer Lets You Share Videos Longer Than 15 Seconds as Status in India

  30-03-2020 08:25
  
  WhatsApp has implemented a cap of 15 seconds for videos users can upload and share as their status story in India.
  
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• Panchayat: Amazon Prime Video Unveils Trailer, Release Date for Next TVF Series

  30-03-2020 08:21
  
  Amazon Prime Video and The Viral Fever (TVF) have revealed their second series collaboration in Panchayat. Amazon has announced an April 3 release date for Panchayat and unveiled a trailer for Panchayat.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 Tipped to Feature Touch ID, Blood Oxygen Detector: All You Need to Know

  30-03-2020 08:21
  
  Apple's rumoured device, the Apple Watch Series 6 will reportedly come with blood oxygen detectors and Touch ID. It will also come with watchOS 7 but that the aforementioned software will not be rolled out on Apple Watch Series 2.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Camera Specifications, Colour Variants, and More Details Leaked

  30-03-2020 08:13
  
  OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro specifications have leaked suggesting 30x digital zoom for the OnePlus 8 Pro and a triple camera setup for the OnePlus 8.
  
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• Rick and Morty Drops Japanese Anime Short as We Wait for the Rest of Season 4

  30-03-2020 07:30
  
  While the second half of Rick and Morty season 4 still doesn’t have a release date, Adult Swim gave us a surprise short film over the weekend called “Samurai & Shogun”, which as you can expect, gives a Japanese-themed makeover to Rick and Morty.
  
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• SoftBank-Backed OneWeb Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan, Cuts Jobs

  30-03-2020 07:11
  
  OneWeb, the satellite operator backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue a sale of its business and and has cut its workforce amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Twitter Removes Two Bolsonaro Tweets Questioning Virus Quarantine

  30-03-2020 06:40
  
  Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social network's rules.
  
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• Dyson’s new V11 Outsize has a larger bin and larger cleaning head and even better suction

  30-03-2020 03:38 via techguide.com.au
  
  One of our favourite sayings is “go big or go home” and that’s exactly what Dyson has done with the release of the new V11 Outsize cordless vacuum which now includes a larger bin and larger cleaner head.
  Dyson has also upgraded the regular V11 to the V11 Absolute Extra which, like the V11 Outsize, has 20 per cent more suction power than the previous model.
  The thinking behind the Dyson V11 Outsize was to provide a faster more powerful way to clean larger homes in markets like A
  
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