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• Razer Just Won the Wireless Headphone Wars With Pikachu Earbuds That Charge Inside a Poké Ball

  13-04-2020 19:23 via gizmodo.com
  
  If you want the best wireless earbuds out there, we recommend the Jabra Elite 75t. If you want an equally excellent pair that also works great with the iPhone, you can’t go wrong with the Apple AirPods Pro. But if you want to charge and carry around your earbuds in a replica Poké Ball, you’ll need to opt for Razer’s…Read more...
  
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• Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Teased to Feature Staggering 90W Fast Charging Support

  13-04-2020 17:07
  
  Legion Gaming phone is expected to get fully charged faster than all the other fast-charging smartphones. However, in the poster shared on Weibo, Lenovo has not specified the amount of time required for charging the smartphone. Currently, Oppo Reno Ace comes with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging technology.
  
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• Google Phone App Shows Up on Play Store, Can Be Installed on Non-Pixel Phones

  13-04-2020 16:43
  
  Google Phone App can now be installed on Non-Pixel phones.
  
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• Giant E Ink Panel Turns Front Page of the New York Times Into a Depressing Work of Art Every Morning

  13-04-2020 16:40 via gizmodo.com
  
  As convenient as getting the morning news through an app, a podcast, or even a website can be, there’s something aesthetically pleasing about the precisely laid out design of a printed newspaper’s front page. Feeling nostalgic for the medium, Max Braun used a giant E Ink panel to turn the front page of the New York…Read more...
  
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• Oppo Ace 2 With Quad Rear Cameras, 65W SuperVOOC Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

  13-04-2020 16:36
  
  The Oppo Ace 2 is priced at CNY 3,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It has been launched in Aurora Silver, Moon Rock Grey, and Fantasy Purple colour options.bd
  
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• TikTok Crosses 1 Billion Installs Milestone on Google Play Store Amid Lockdown

  13-04-2020 15:59
  
  Popular short-format video platform TikTok has already crossed a billion downloads on the Play Store, as more and more people are forced to stay indoors due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• iPhone SE 2020 Likely to Launch Next Week, iPhone 12 Series by September: Report

  13-04-2020 15:47
  
  iPhone SE 2020 can out by next week of April. iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro might be launched in September and iPhone 12 Pro Max may come in October, Jeff Pu says.
  
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• PUBG Mobile 'Cold Front Survival' Mode Coming April 16: Here's What We Can Expect

  13-04-2020 15:44
  
  PUBG Mobile will add a Cold Front Survival mode on April 16 which will bring a new item and mechanics to the game.
  
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• Playing Action Real-Time Strategy Games Can Benefit Cognitive Development: Study

  13-04-2020 15:19
  
  Playing certain video games can have multiple benefits. Research has shown that experience of playing video games can improve cognitive development such as greater sensitivity to contrasts, better eye-to-hand coordination and superior memory.
  
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• Honor 30 Series Camera Features Teased, Honor 30 Pro+ Will Have Fast Focus, Price Also Tipped

  13-04-2020 15:18
  
  Honor 30 series will come with several camera features and the Honor 30 Pro+ will have fast focus. It will come in three RAM and storage variants.
  
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• Ola Emergency Cab Service Launched in Gurugram for Non-COVID-19 Related Travel

  13-04-2020 15:01
  
  Cab aggregator Ola on Monday announced the 'Ola Emergency' service in Gurugram for non-COVID-19 related medical travel to over 100 hospitals in the city. Launched in collaboration with the Haryana government, the service will have a dedicated network of cars equipped with masks and sanitisers that will be operated by specially trained drivers, it s...
  
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• Fitbit's Charge 4 Is a Great Tracker That's Come at a Weird Time

  13-04-2020 15:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  How does one review a fitness tracker—something meant to get you moving and measure your athletic progress—at a time when most of us are forcibly stuck indoors, slowly melting into our couches? That’s the conundrum I’ve been grappling with ever since I unboxed my shiny new Fitbit Charge 4.
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• Beats Powerbeats Review: Best Workout Earbuds for iPhones

  13-04-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Nervous about losing an AirPod? The redesigned Powerbeats sound better, last longer, and stay on your head.
  
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• Disney+ Hotstar Takes Hostages to TV, Premières Monday on Star Plus

  13-04-2020 14:48
  
  From streaming to cable. Disney+ Hotstar original series Hostages will air on Star Plus starting Monday, April 13, in what represents a new programming strategy. This new world has been brought on by the effect of the ongoing lockdown on film production globally.
  
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• Google to Add New Search, Maps Features to Help Find Virtual Healthcare Options in the US

  13-04-2020 14:12
  
  With the continued global lockdown, many people are finding it difficult to get in touch with doctors for routine consultations. To make virtual healthcare readily available, Google will be rolling out new features over the coming week.
  
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• 14 Tips for Acing Your Online Video Call Job Interview

  13-04-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  You can still make an impression even if your F2F isn't IRL.
  
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• Wineries Offer Virtual Tastings Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

  13-04-2020 13:47
  
  In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista.
  
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• iQoo 3 Neo 5G to Launch on April 23, Snapdragon 865 SoC and 144Hz Display Confirmed

  13-04-2020 13:33
  
  iQoo will launch its next iQoo Neo 3 5G on April 23. The phone will pack a 144Hz refresh rate screen and UFS 3.1 storage along with Snapdragon 865 SoC.
  
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• Swiggy Grocery Feature Launched in 125 Cities in India, Offers 2-Hour Delivery of Groceries

  13-04-2020 13:18
  
  Swiggy has now enabled the ‘Grocery’ Tab in over 125 cities across the country. The feature is available inside the app, and clicking on it will show you all serviceable stores nearby.
  
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• iPhone 12-Series Said to Feature iPad Pro-Like Design, Smaller HomePod Also Tipped

  13-04-2020 12:20
  
  Apple is preparing a redesign of its top-tier iPhones, borrowing cues from the latest iPads, as part of a major fall refresh that will see 5G added to as many as four new handset models and the release of two key new accessories, according to people familiar with the plans.
  
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• Amazon US Stops Accepting New Online Grocery Customers Amid Surging Demand

  13-04-2020 12:12
  
  Amazon will begin to put new grocery delivery customers on a wait list and curtail shopping hours at some Whole Foods stores to prioritize orders from existing customers buying food online during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Sunday.
  
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• Moscow Blames Hackers for Coronavirus Permit Problems as Cases Rise

  13-04-2020 12:06
  
  Authorities in Moscow on Monday blamed hackers for bringing down a new website meant to issue travel permits to the city's residents to use during the coronavirus lockdown after cases of the new virus rose by a record daily amount.
  
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• Vietnam Orders Workers at Samsung Display Unit to Be Quarantined After COVID-19 Case

  13-04-2020 11:56
  
  Authorities in northern Vietnam have ordered people working at a unit of Samsung Display in the country to be quarantined after a worker there tested positive for the new coronavirus.
  
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• LG Velvet Smartphone Series Teased, Concept Renders Leaked

  13-04-2020 11:35
  
  LG Velvet will come with three rear cameras and an LED flash in descending order by size – evoking the illusion of falling raindrops.
  
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• Realme 5G Smartphone Spotted on Multiple Certification Websites, Could Be the Realme X3

  13-04-2020 10:44
  
  A Realme smartphone with model number RMX2142 has been spotted on multiple certification websites stating 5G and 30W fast charging support.
  
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• Thank You Coronavirus Helpers: Google's Latest Doodle in India Thanks Healthcare Workers

  13-04-2020 10:20
  
  Google has started a campaign to thank doctors and medical staff for their ongoing efforts in the fight against coronavirus.
  
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• Instagram Finally Brings Direct Messages to Web, Reportedly Adds Support for Live Streams Also

  13-04-2020 10:19
  
  The feature for adding direct messages support for the Web comes after months of testing from Instagram. Apart from introducing access to direct messages on the web, Instagram seems to have also brought support for Instagram lives on the desktop.
  
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• Oppo A92s Price, Specifications, Colour Options Leaked; Oppo A12 Spotted on Bluetooth SIG

  13-04-2020 09:49
  
  Oppo A92s is listed to feature a quad camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and two 2-megapixel cameras.
  
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• Realme Smart TV Remote Control Gets Bluetooth Certification, Could Be Close to Launch

  13-04-2020 09:07
  
  Realme is preparing to launch its first smart TV, as the remote has received Bluetooth certification. This suggests that the launch could be close.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Series High-Res Case Images Leak Ahead of Launch, OnePlus 8 Pro Retail Box, Live Image Spotted

  13-04-2020 08:22
  
  OnePlus 8 series cases have been leaked, along with an image of the retail box for the OnePlus 8 Pro and an image of the About phone page as well.
  
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• The Simpsons Begins Streaming April 15 on Disney+ Hotstar — All Episodes and Movie

  13-04-2020 07:19
  
  Wednesday, April 15 — that’s the release date for all 31 seasons of The Simpsons on Disney+ Hotstar in India. The Simpsons Movie, Playdate with Destiny will also be available.
  
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• Russia Space Chief Spars With Elon Musk Over Launch Pricing

  13-04-2020 07:00
  
  The head of Russia's space agency on Saturday accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of predatory pricing for space launches, which is pushing Russia to cut its own prices.
  
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• Apple and Google join forces to create coronavirus contact tracking technology

  13-04-2020 00:46 via techguide.com.au
  
  Apple and Google, normally competitors in the smartphone space, have joined forces to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help track and reduce the spread of coronavirus.
  By using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and apps from health organisations, a new contact tracking system can be created.
  Every time a phone comes within close range of another device for a few seconds, that phone will be stored in a database.
  Health authorities will have access to this data, with the approval of users, so if
  
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