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• The Portable Atari Mini Pong Jr. Is Like a Nintendo Switch That Only Plays Pong

  20-10-2020 21:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  Atari continues to struggle with getting its long-promised throwback console to consumers, but in the meantime it’s turned one of its most iconic games into a portable gaming machine that allows two players to smack a blocky ball back and forth across a virtual ping-pong table. Pong is back...again...but now in a more…Read more...
  
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• Reliance Jio Details 5G Plans at Qualcomm Event, Promises Testing at Jio Scale

  20-10-2020 17:12
  
  Reliance Jio has announced its 5G rollout alongside a 5G Android smartphone priced at under Rs. 5,000, which could be the lowest priced 5G smartphone you can buy. Jio, which started its public rollout in 2016 as the first 4G-only network in India, offering voice and data over the same LTE connection, has now moved into 5G and also announced a huge value-for-money 5G s...
  
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• LG Just Shattered Your Rollable OLED TV Dreams With an $87,000 Price Tag

  20-10-2020 16:45 via gizmodo.com
  
  Earlier this year, at CES 2020, LG announced that it was finally putting its roll-up OLED TV into production, after first debuting the display as a concept two years earlier. It promised the TV would ship sometime in 2020, and true to its word you can now buy the LG Signature OLED R, if you live in South Korea, and…Read more...
  
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• The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Return in Season 2 Special Look

  20-10-2020 15:39
  
  A new trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2 has been released just days before the intergalactic Stars Wars adventure returns to Disney+ Hotstar. It gives us another peek into how the story will unfold in its second season now that the Mando’s priorities have been turned on its head.
  
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• Adobe Updates Illustrator, Fresco, Photoshop, and Other Apps to Enhance Creativity Among Individuals

  20-10-2020 15:11
  
  Adobe Max 2020 has been kicked with an aim to bring “creativity for all”. The San Jose, California-headquartered company has introduced new products including Illustrator for iPad and Fresco for iPhone to expand its reach and enhance creativity among mobile users. Adobe has also previewed a prototype of a content attribution tool under the Content Authenticity Ini...
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro Review: Meet Apple’s Awkward Middle Child

  20-10-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Apple’s $1,000 phone is not quite the best iPhone. But it does offers some compelling upgrades.
  
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• Apple iPhone 12 Review: Solid, but Don’t Buy It Just for 5G

  20-10-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone makes a good upgrade if you're ready for your next phone.
  
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• Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review: Apple’s Awkward Middle Child

  20-10-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Apple’s $1,000 phone sits in the awkward spot of not quite being the best phone. Nevertheless, it offers compelling upgrades.
  
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• A Straightforward iPhone 12 Review for Complicated Times

  20-10-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone makes a good upgrade if you're ready for your next phone, but don’t buy it just for 5G.
  
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• PC Gaming Doesn't Have to Be More Expensive Than Consoles

  20-10-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Don't buy into the myth: If you consider your options carefully, upgrading your desktop doesn't have to empty your wallet.
  
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• TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smartwatch With Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC Launched in India

  20-10-2020 13:56
  
  TicWatch Pro 3 GPS by Beijing-based Mobvoi has been launched in India. The new smartwatch is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC and is based on Google’s Wear OS. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS also supports heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen level tracking.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Series Smartphone Codenamed ‘Lemonade’ Tipped to Be in the Works

  20-10-2020 13:51
  
  A photo of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series has been leaked online. A tipster shared a photo of the upcoming OnePlus smartphone’s side views, with the word ‘Lemonade’ written in the background in yellow. Recently, another report about OnePlus’s codename for the smartphone had surfaced.
  
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• Motorola Phone With Model Number XT2091 Gets Listed on Multiple Certification Websites; Expected to Launch Soon

  20-10-2020 13:50
  
  Motorola smartphone with model number XT2091 has been spotted in multiple listings and certifications, suggesting that the phone will be launched soon. It is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging.
  
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• Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones With 40mm Drivers, Up to 40 Hours Battery Life Launched

  20-10-2020 13:05
  
  Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones have been launched with an over-ear design and 40mm dynamic drivers. The headphones also include an inbuilt battery that is rated to deliver up to 40 hours of audio playback on a single charge.
  
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• Is 5G Available for You? Here's How to Find Out

  20-10-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Before you jump on that new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, maybe make sure 5G is even available or worthwhile where you live.
  
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• PlayStation 5 Will Use Game Data to Improve Fan Performance Over Time: Report

  20-10-2020 12:42
  
  PlayStation 5’s internal hardware was recently shown off in an official teardown video revealing a large fan to keep the console cool. Now, Sony’s mechanical design chief working on the PlayStation 5, Yasuhiro Ootori, has reportedly shared that the software that powers the fan will improve over time.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Getting New Software Update With Camera Improvements: Reports

  20-10-2020 12:27
  
  Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra have started receiving a new software update, according to reports. The latest update comes along with a changelog that highlights camera improvements. It notably comes as the fourth in a series of updates after the Galaxy S20 models received three improvement-focussed updates in the last one month.
  
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• Panic's Playdate Is a Retro-Modern Handheld-Gaming Delight

  20-10-2020 12:00 via wired.com
  
  Don't be fooled by the old-school design, with springy buttons and a black-and-white screen. It's the Game Boy for the wireless, open-source era.
  
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• 3 Great Gaming Chairs for Any Budget (2020)

  20-10-2020 12:00 via wired.com
  
  With high backrests and generous adjustability, these thrones ease the physical strain of epic Doom Eternal sessions while also improving your WFH setup.
  
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• Realme 7 Pro Receiving October 2020 Update in India With Camera Optimisations

  20-10-2020 11:38
  
  Realme 7 Pro has started receiving the October 2020 over-the-air (OTA) update. It brings October 2020 Android security patch to the phone along with optimisations to the camera and fixes issues related to charging and fingerprint unlocking. The update will have a staged rollout.
  
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• Microsoft's Xbox App on iOS Brings Remote Play Functionality to iPhones and iPads

  20-10-2020 11:31
  
  Microsoft’s Xbox app on iOS now supports streaming Xbox One games on iPhone and iPad. The new feature allows you to remotely play a game running on your Xbox One on you iPhone or iPad. The updated app brings several other changes and improvements as well.
  
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• Ahmedabad Tops Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming, Opensignal Study Finds

  20-10-2020 11:15
  
  Ahmedabad is the top city in India in terms of mobile gamers, according to a study by Opensignal. The mobile analytics firm has published a list of India’s top cities for mobile gaming in terms of the number of users. Navi Mumbai and Vadodara followed in at second and third ranks, respectively. Check out the full list.
  
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• Nokia 215 4G, Nokia 225 4G With VoLTE Calling, Wireless FM Radio Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  20-10-2020 10:36
  
  Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G feature phones have been launched in India. The new Nokia phones support 4G VoLTE calling and come with wireless FM radio. The feature phones also include dedicated function keys and provide up to 24 days of standby time on a single charge.
  
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• Chrome Allows Google, YouTube to Store User Data Even If You Want to Delete it, Claims Developer

  20-10-2020 10:34
  
  Google continues to track you even if you explicitly instruct it not to, an independent software engineer and developer has claimed. Even if Chrome has been instructed in settings to delete all cookies and site data upon closing the browser, it allegedly wipes clean everything but the site data from Google’s own websites.
  
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• Huawei, ZTE Banned by Sweden From Upcoming 5G Networks

  20-10-2020 10:25
  
  Swedish regulators on Tuesday banned the use of telecom equipment from China's Huaweiand ZTE in its 5G network ahead of the spectrum auction scheduled for next month.
  
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• Vivo V20 With 44-Megapixel Selfie Camera, 33W Fast Charging Goes on Sale in India

  20-10-2020 09:32
  
  Vivo V20 is now available for purchase in India. Key features of the phone include a 44-megapixel eye autofocus selfie camera, support for 33W fast charging, and a 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone was launched in India last week.
  
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• Mi Watch Color Sports Edition With 117 Sports Modes, 5ATM Water Resistance, Built-in GPS Launched

  20-10-2020 09:31
  
  Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been launched in China as the latest entrant in Xiaomi’s Mi Watch Color series. It has a round dial and comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. There are two buttons on the right side, a lightweight body, and comes in multiple colour options.
  
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• Google Pixel 5 Units Have Gap Between Display and Frame, Some Early Users Complain

  20-10-2020 09:26
  
  Google Pixel 5 buyers have reported a small gap between its display and frame. The issue seems to have affected Pixel 5 users in multiple markets. The latest Google phone debuted earlier this month and went on sale in countries including Australia, Canada, and the US just last week.
  
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• Get updated and educated with Episode 422 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast

  20-10-2020 09:22 via techguide.com.au
  
  Get updated and educated with Episode 422 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech and hear about the latest consumer tech news and reviews.
  On this week’s show, we take you through the features and highlights of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 is also 5G compatible we’ll take a deep dive in what that means for customers and chat with Telstra’s executive of networks Channa Seneviratne and we’ll also talk about the other product Apple announced &nd
  
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• Microsoft Pauses Forced Installation of Office Web Apps on Windows 10 Devices, Calls it a Bug

  20-10-2020 09:04
  
  Microsoft has confirmed that it has paused forced updates that brought Office web apps to the Start Menu without consent. The company has issued a statement saying that this behaviour of PWAs showing as tiles is a bug and it didn’t intend for that to happen.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M02 Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG Website; Could Be Rebranded Galaxy A02s

  20-10-2020 08:37
  
  Samsung Galaxy M02 has been allegedly spotted in a Geekbench listing hinting at some of the specifications that can be expected. The listing comes with model number SM-M025F and is believed to be for the Galaxy M02.
  
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• Microsoft Teams to Get AI-Based Noise Suppression Feature in November

  20-10-2020 08:09
  
  Microsoft Teams will soon be getting an AI-based noise suppression feature, which will automatically remove unwelcome background noise during meetings. There will be a new ‘high’ setting users can opt for, which will suppress more background noise. It will be rolling out in November.
  
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• Oppo Smart TV S1 With Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched, Oppo Smart TV R1 in 55, 65-Inch Sizes Debuts as Well

  20-10-2020 08:03
  
  Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1 have been unveiled as Oppo’s first smart TV models. While the Oppo Smart TV S1 is designed as a premium model with features including up to 120Hz display and floating design, the Oppo Smart TV R1 comes as a new option for the regular smart TV consumers and offers 55- as well as 65-inch screen sizes.
  
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• iPhone 12 May Not Support Dual-SIM 5G Out of the Box: Report

  20-10-2020 08:03
  
  iPhone 12 may not support 5G in dual-SIM mode right out of the box. The alleged discrepancy was first highlighted on Reddit over the weekend, following which an internal Apple training document posted by a user in the discussion seems to have confirmed the issue.
  
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• Oppo Enco X True Wireless Earphones With Active Noise Cancellation, Dynaudio Tuning Launched

  20-10-2020 07:59
  
  Oppo has launched the Enco X true wireless earphones, which feature active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and tuning by renowned speaker maker Dynaudio. The new premium earphones are available right now in China.
  
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• US, Britain Call Out Russian Hacking Spree, Cyber-attacks Against Olympics

  20-10-2020 07:42
  
  Britain and the United States on Monday condemned what they said were a litany of malicious cyber-attacks orchestrated by Russian military intelligence, including attempts to disrupt next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
  
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• Kevlar reinforced belt 50% off

  20-10-2020 07:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There is nothing worse than a belt losing its shape over time. The Kevlar reinforced belt created by the team at Harmattan Design features a unique Kevlar core to strengthen the belt and stop it warping during normal use. The crowd funding project has already raised over $1 million thanks to over 14,000 backers, and […](Read More ...)The post Kevlar reinforced belt 50% off appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• WhatsApp Bringing Voice and Video Calls to Desktop Web Client: Report

  20-10-2020 07:23
  
  WhatsApp seems to be working on bringing voice and video calls on its web version, an online publication has reported. The feature was allegedly found in a recent update to the web client that comes with version 2.2043.7.
  
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• Apple Music TV Launched as Free Music Video Channel in the US

  20-10-2020 07:21
  
  Apple has recently launched the Apple Music TV channel that provides free, curated, 24-hour livestream of popular music videos in the US.
  
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• Intel to Sell NAND Flash Memory Business to SK Hynix for $9 Billion

  20-10-2020 06:35
  
  The world's second-largest chipmaker, South Korea's SK Hynix, on Tuesday announced a $9 billion (roughly Rs. 66,000 crores) deal to buy Intel's flash memory chip operation as it seeks to bolster its position against rival behemoth Samsung Electronics.
  
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• Huawei’s new FreeBuds Pro earphones have intelligent active noise cancellation

  20-10-2020 06:33 via techguide.com.au
  
  Huawei has released the world’s first True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones – the Huawei FreeBuds Pro – which also include a unique form of active noise cancellation technology.
  The Huawei FreeBuds Pro are the world’s first intelligent dynamic noise-cancelling earphones and the first to include TWS.
  They offer excellent sound quality, a comfortable fit and a range of smarter features.
  “Our new FreeBuds Pro have been designed to help us stay connected to a high-qualit
  
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• Verizon Signs Up Microsoft, Nokia to Help Clients Build Private 5G Networks

  20-10-2020 06:16
  
  Verizon said on Monday it has struck deals with Microsoft and Nokia to improve the telecoms giant's ability to target business customers by offering clients the ability to automate factory floors, lower costs and speed up data traffic through private 5G networks.
  
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• Facebook Unveils Machine Learning Translator for 100 Languages

  20-10-2020 06:02
  
  Facebook on Monday unveiled software based on machine learning which the company said was the first to be able to translate from any of 100 languages without relying on English.
  
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• Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) smartphone reviews – great features and great value

  20-10-2020 04:03 via techguide.com.au
  
  Google is now offering not one but two 5G devices – the Pixel 4a (5G) and the Pixel 5  – with both offering Android 11, excellent camera and more affordable prices to make them even more attractive to customers.
  There are many 5G phones on the market right now and, until last week’s reveal of the iPhone 12 5G, they were all Android devices.
  The Google Pixel phones have become even more popular ever since Google priced them more aggressively.
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