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• OnePlus Confirms New Bullets Wireless Earphones, Will Host AMA With Carl Pei on April 10

  08-04-2020 16:33
  
  OnePlus has finally confirmed that it will be announcing a new version of the Bullets Wireless “soon” but hasn’t revealed what it would be called yet. Meanwhile, OnePlus’ community will be hosting an Instagram Live session with Carl Pei on April 10, in order to generate more hype around its upcoming launch.
  
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• GameCube-Inspired Dock Brings Old School Controllers and Wireless Headphones to Switch

  08-04-2020 16:20 via gizmodo.com
  
  Although the Nintendo Switch includes a dock that works just fine for connecting to a TV, it’s not perfect. Some have reported it’s actually scratched their portable’s screen, and its functionality is barebones. Now’s the perfect time to give your Switch an upgrade with a dock that does more than just pay homage to…Read more...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy J6 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update Along With One UI 2.0: Report

  08-04-2020 15:47
  
  Samsung Galaxy J6 has started receiving Android 10 along with One UI 2.0. The latest update is initially rolling out in Panama, according to an online report.
  
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• Mi A3 Receiving Android 10 Update, Again: What We Know

  08-04-2020 15:27
  
  Mi A3 has started getting Android 10 update for the third time — after the first couple of rollouts came to unceremonious end.
  
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• Oppo 40W 'AirVOOC' Wireless Charger Gets Certificated Ahead of Oppo Ace 2 Launch

  08-04-2020 15:19
  
  Oppo 40W 'AirVOOC' wireless charger gets the nod from Wireless Power Consortium ahead of Oppo Ace 2 phone launch. The wireless charger comes with the model number OAWV01.
  
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• France Working on 'StopCovid' Contact-Tracing App, Ministers Say

  08-04-2020 15:13
  
  The French government is working on a smartphone app that could warn users if they came into contact with a coronavirus carrier, ministers said on Wednesday, in a move likely to raise questions about the impact of tracing technology on civil liberties.
  
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• ShopClues Launches Two-Day Delivery of Essential Items in Delhi, Gurgaon

  08-04-2020 15:12
  
  Shopclues recently transformed its platform to sell daily home necessities online in the face of lockdown, and it now promises quick two-day deliveries in Gurgaon and Delhi areas.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A Series (2020): Specs, Price, Release, and More

  08-04-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  We break down the six new Galaxy A series phones, which start at $110 and go all the way up to $600, giving Samsung a foothold in every possible price point.
  
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• No Press, No Family: Space Crew Set for Launch During Pandemic

  08-04-2020 15:00
  
  A three-man space crew finished preparations on Wednesday for a mission to the International Space Station, which is going ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• 18 Best Nintendo Switch Games (2020): 'Pokémon', 'Cuphead', and More

  08-04-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite videogame escapes for the Switch and Switch Lite, including multiplayer, co-op, and single-player games.
  
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• Oppo Ace 2 Confirmed to Pack Snapdragon 865 SoC, Quad Camera Setup

  08-04-2020 14:41
  
  Oppo has released an official teaser poster of the Oppo Ace 2 that reveals Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset and a quad-camera setup. In another development, the Oppo Ace 2 was found listed on Chinese retailer JD.com, along with its render images, and three variants.
  
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• Forza Street Coming to Android and iOS on May 5, Early Adopters Will Get Founder’s Pack

  08-04-2020 14:39
  
  Forza Street, an upcoming mobile racing game based on the popular Forza franchise, will reach Android and iOS devices on May 5. Announced on the Xbox website by developer Turn 10 Studios, Forza Street has been available for free on the Microsoft Store for Windows PCs since April last year.
  
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• Unannounced Dell Laptops Spotted on Company Website, Expected to Be New XPS 15 and XPS 17 Models

  08-04-2020 14:21
  
  Dell’s refreshed XPS 15 and rumoured XPS 17 laptops have been in the news for some time, and now it is speculated that the company may have accidentally published an image showing the new XPS laptops.
  
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• New Smartphone With 192-Megapixel Camera Tipped to Launch Next Month

  08-04-2020 14:13
  
  A new rumour indicates that a new smartphone is set to launch next month and it will be equipped with a 192-megapixel camera. The highest-resolution sensor seen in a smartphone right now is the 108-megapixel sensor.
  
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• T-Mobile and Sprint Merger FAQ: What You Need to Know (2020)

  08-04-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  If you’re a subscriber, you may have a lot of questions now that the two wireless carriers have merged. And what's happening with Dish and Boost? We have answers.
  
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• Steam Remote Play Together: Setup Guide and Best Games to Try

  08-04-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Steam lets you run local multiplayer videogames over the internet, allowing you to play with friends even when they’re not next to you.
  
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• Xiaomi Patents a Smart Speaker With an Apple HomePod-Like Design: Report

  08-04-2020 13:26
  
  Xiaomi seems to have a new smart speaker in the works that looks quite similar to the Apple HomePod. A patent application showing the new speaker has purportedly emerged in China that suggests a cylindrical design.
  
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• Zoom Sued for Overstating Privacy Standards, Not Disclosing Security Flaws

  08-04-2020 13:21
  
  Zoom Video Communications was slapped with a class action suit by one of its shareholders on Tuesday, accusing the video-conferencing app of overstating its privacy standards and failing to disclose that its service was not end-to-end encrypted.
  
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• Facebook Gaming Launches Tournaments to Help People Stay Connected During Lockdown

  08-04-2020 13:12
  
  Facebook Gaming, the game streaming service from the social media giant, recently announced a new feature called Tournaments on its platform.
  
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• New iPhones Should Be Here Soon. Will People Buy Them?

  08-04-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  We’re on the precipice of a downturn in consumer spending, and the mobile device market may take a very big hit.
  
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• PlayStation 5: Sony Reveals New DualSense Controller With Fresh Design, Improved Features

  08-04-2020 12:57
  
  Sony has unveiled its new controller for the upcoming PlayStation 5 gaming console. The company is calling it ‘DualSense’, which is a departure from the ‘DualShock’ naming convention previously used for the controllers.
  
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• ISRO Said to Postpone Launch of GISAT-1 Imaging Satellite Further

  08-04-2020 12:42
  
  The launch of GISAT-1 satellite has been pushed further due to lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, sources said on Tuesday.
  
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• WhatsApp Three Red Ticks Viral Message is Fake: PIB Fact Check

  08-04-2020 12:41
  
  A viral message stating that WhatsApp message ticks can let users know if the government is taking noticed of their messages has been quashed by the Press Information Bureau fact check.
  
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• EU Antitrust Regulators Raise More Questions About Facebook's Online Marketplace

  08-04-2020 12:34
  
  EU antitrust regulators want to know if Facebook's online marketplace benefits unfairly from its treasure trove of data, according to a questionnaire seen by Reuters, a sign that they are building up a case against the US social media giant.
  
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• Google Makes Support for ‘Seamless Updates’ Mandatory on Android 11 Devices

  08-04-2020 11:18
  
  Google seems to have made it mandatory for smartphone vendors to support “seamless updates” on all devices running Android 11 out-of-the-box. The new change would help users as the updates — including security patches and new software versions — will get installed in the background.
  
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• Huawei Laments US Plans to Crimp Its Global Chip Supply

  08-04-2020 10:59
  
  A Huawei Technologies executive on Tuesday described as "unfortunate" plans by the US government to curb the Chinese telecom equipment maker's access to global chip supplies.
  
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• Gamers Check Back in to Habbo Hotel as Coronavirus Refuge

  08-04-2020 10:49
  
  Habbo Hotel, a hit online networking game more than a decade ago, is drawing back hundreds of thousand of players as locked-down millennials look to rediscover a childhood favourite, its Finnish maker said.
  
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• Airtel Opens Access to Premium Kids Content on Xstream App for All Airtel Thanks Members

  08-04-2020 10:41
  
  The Airtel Xstream app is available on Google Play, App Store, on TV through Airtel Xstream Hybrid STB, and on the laptop through the company website.
  
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• WhatsApp Group Calling Made Easier Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

  08-04-2020 10:39
  
  WhatsApp groups with four or fewer members now allow users to group call with just a single tap. Earlier users were required to individually add participants to start group calls.
  
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• China Knocks US From Top Spot in Global Patent Race, for the First Time

  08-04-2020 10:30
  
  China was the biggest source of applications for international patents in the world last year, pushing the United States out of the top spot it has held since the global system was set up more than 40 years ago, the UN patent agency said on Tuesday.
  
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• BSNL Extends Availability of Rs. 499 Bharat Fiber Plan With Up to 20Mbps Speeds

  08-04-2020 10:20
  
  Excerpt: This BSNL plan offers up to 20Mbps speeds till 100GB data, after which the speeds go down to 2Mbps. The monthly plan comes with unlimited data download, and unlimited local + STD calls to any network. The connectivity is available 24 hours, and ISD call rates are Rs. 1.20 per unit.As mentioned, this plan is available in all circles, with...
  
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• WeWork Sues SoftBank After $3-Billion Tender Offer Falls Through

  08-04-2020 10:13
  
  WeWork's owner, The We Company, has sued SoftBank Group, challenging its largest shareholder's decision to terminate a $3 billion tender offer for shares in the office-space sharing firm.
  
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• Quibi Sees More Than 300,000 Downloads on Launch Day: Sensor Tower

  08-04-2020 10:03
  
  Quibi racked up more than 300,000 downloads on its launch day, industry site Sensor Tower said on Tuesday, as stay-at-home viewers lapped up its short films starring Hollywood A-listers.
  
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• Zomato Starts Grocery Delivery Service in Over 80 Cities Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

  08-04-2020 10:00
  
  Zomato has started delivering groceries in over 80 cities across India to support the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. Similarly, Swiggy and Shopclues have also brought grocery delivery services to some parts of the country.
  
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• IKEA expands smart home portfolio with new smart blinds

  08-04-2020 09:57 via techguide.com.au
  
  IKEA has expanded its range of smart home products with the launch of new smart blinds which can be controlled wirelessly and with a timer to make it easier to control the lighting conditions.
  There are two smart blinds – FYRTUR and KADRILJ – and they will be offered in sheer and block out versions with prices starting from $189.They can be used through the TRADFRI gateway as well as with the IKEA app which makes it possible to group several blinds together and control as one.
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• Thousands of Android and Samsung Pre-Installed Apps Come With Hidden Backdoors, Study Claims

  08-04-2020 09:32
  
  The new study comes from researchers at Ohio State University, New York University, and the Helmholtz Center for Information Security (CISPA). These researchers analysed these 150,000 apps using an analysis tool called InputScope.
  
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• E3 2020 Won't Get an Online Replacement Event in June

  08-04-2020 09:23
  
  Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2020, one of the biggest events for the gaming industry, was officially cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak. The organising body, Entertainment Software Association (ESA), initially explored the idea of holding an online event instead. Now, according to a new report, ESA has decided against hosting an online eve...
  
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Pledges $1 Billion for COVID-19 Relief Effort

  08-04-2020 09:05
  
  Twitter co-founder and chief executive Jack Dorsey said Tuesday he was committing $1 billion of his personal fortune to coronavirus relief through his philanthropic fund.
  
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• Facebook Launches Tuned, a New Shared Space App for Couples

  08-04-2020 08:48
  
  Facebook on Tuesday launched a new social app for couples called "Tuned" that allows partners to chat, share photos, music and have a timeline of shared memories between them.
  
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• Mysterious LG Phone With 8GB RAM, Qualcomm 'Lito' Processor Spotted on Geekbench

  08-04-2020 08:47
  
  A mysterious LG Phone with the model number LG LM-G900N appeared on Geekbench listing. The phone is listedwith 8GB RAM and Android 10 out of the box.
  
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• Apple Over-Ear Headphones, AirPods X Earphones to Launch in 2020: Report

  08-04-2020 08:36
  
  Apple will be looking to expand its audio range with new over-ear headphones and a budget version of the AirPods, according to a new report.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 May Come With a 256GB Storage Base Model, Galaxy Z Flip 5G Model Expected: Reports

  08-04-2020 08:35
  
  Samsung will reportedly bring a 256GB base variant for the next generation of the Galaxy Fold, in order to offer the second generation of the Samsung Galaxy Fold at a lower starting price. Apart from that, Samsung is also reported to bring a 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip later this year.
  
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• Microsoft Engineer Adapts Fan-Tracking App for COVID-19 Use

  08-04-2020 08:31
  
  A Microsoft engineer who designed an app to track North Dakota State University football fans on their annual trek to Texas for the national championship has taken that concept and applied it to contact tracing for the coronavirus.
  
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• Take a look at the new DualSense Wireless Touch controller for the PlayStation 5

  08-04-2020 08:12 via techguide.com.au
  
  Sony has given us the first glimpse of the DualSense Wireless Game Controller that will be used with the upcoming PlayStation 5 which is scheduled for releases at the end of the year.
  The controller is now being shipped to game developers to allow them to implement the new features into their games including a sense of touch and new adaptive triggers that allow users to feel the tension of your actions like drawing a bow to shoot an arrow.
  Sony wants players to feel like this controller is an ex
  
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• OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charging Tech Announced Ahead of OnePlus 8 Pro Debut

  08-04-2020 08:11
  
  OnePlus 8 Pro is likely to debut with Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging support. Meanwhile, the company has detailed its new technology that is claimed to deliver up to 30W output.
  
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• Oppo A92, Oppo A52 Specifications Tipped in Google Play Console Listings, Snapdragon 665 SoC and Android 10 Expected: Report

  08-04-2020 08:08
  
  Oppo A92 and Oppo A52 were spotted in a Google Play Console listing showing of some of the key specifications of the two phones.
  
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• Roscosmos Says US President Donald Trump Paving Way to Seize Other Planets

  08-04-2020 07:33
  
  The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, accused Donald Trump on Tuesday of creating a basis to take over other planets by signing an executive order outlining US policy on commercial mining in space.
  
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• WhatsApp May Soon Bring Advanced Search Messages Feature, New Auto-Download Rule to Android

  08-04-2020 07:15
  
  WhatsApp v2.20.117 beta for Android fixes a critical bug that caused the app to crash. The feature’s tracker notes that WhatsApp crashed because there was a missing library called libcurve25519.so.
  
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• Government Said to Ask TikTok, Facebook to Remove Users Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation

  08-04-2020 06:55
  
  India has told Facebook and Chinese video app TikTok to remove users found to be spreading misinformation about the coronavirus following concern about videos intended to mislead Muslims, according to a government source and a letter seen by Reuters.
  
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• Netflix’s New Parental Controls Allow You to Hide Movies, TV Series From Kids’ Profiles

  08-04-2020 06:43
  
  With most kids stuck at home during lockdown, Netflix has unveiled a series of updates to its parental controls. You can block individual titles, filter out age categories, set a PIN on adult profiles, browse what your kids have been watching, and turn off auto-play for kids’ profiles.
  
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