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• Xbox Series X review – a huge step forward for gaming

  11-11-2020 23:44 via techguide.com.au
  
  It’s a monolith. It’s a block, It’s a big rectangle. It’s big. It’s beautiful. It’s ugly. It’s boring. It’s brilliant, Call the Xbox Series X what you want – but what you can’t argue with is that it is seriously powerful and a huge improvement across the board.
  The less is more design has already seen a love it or hate it reaction.
  For us, we quite like the simplicity and understated look and feel. This isn’t something you wear or
  
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• Telstra refunds $2.5m after ‘clear breach’

  11-11-2020 22:59
  
  Telstra has been put on notice by the communications authority after more than 10,000 customers were overcharged an average of $231 between February 2008 and the same month this year.
  
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• ‘Unacceptable’: Telstra warned over charges

  11-11-2020 22:18
  
  Telstra has been put on notice by the communications authority after more than 10,000 customers were overcharged an average of $231 between February 2008 and the same month this year.
  
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• Free, Unlimited Google Photos Storage Will End Next Year

  11-11-2020 21:40 via wired.com
  
  As of June 1, 2021, all uploads to the cloud-based storage service will count against your 15GB data cap.
  
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• I'm 100% Ready to Start Bringing My Own Folding Shopping Cart to the Grocery Store

  11-11-2020 21:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  Working from home, it’s relatively easy to minimize my potential exposure to the covid-19 virus—at least until I have to leave the safety of my suburban fortress of solitude every week to buy groceries. Even with safety precautions in place and a mask on my face it’s still an incredibly stressful experience, which is…Read more...
  
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• I Need This Cattle Prod For Humans Who Aren’t Properly Social Distancing

  11-11-2020 16:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  If you’re not wearing a mask in public or properly practising social distancing to prioritize your comfort and convenience over everyone else’s health and well-being, you not only deserve to be called out but also reminded of your social responsibilities with a gentle 4.5-volt zap courtesy of this Covid-19 cattle prod.Read more...
  
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• The Best TV Streaming Devices for Cord Cutters

  11-11-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  We've tested dozens of streaming devices for watching stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M31s Getting One UI 2.5 Update in India With November 2020 Security Patch: Report

  11-11-2020 14:24
  
  Samsung Galaxy M31s has reportedly started receiving One UI 2.5 update in India. The new update is said to come along with the November 2020 Android security patch as well as the privacy-focussed Alt Z Life feature.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Series Will Not Have Third Model, Tipster Says; Launch Rumoured for March 2021

  11-11-2020 14:15
  
  OnePlus 9 series will come in just two models, according to a tipster. The new development refutes an earlier article shared on Weibo that suggested three models in the OnePlus 9 family.
  
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• OnePlus 5, 5T Get Oxygen OS 10.0.1 Update With Camera Improvements and September 2020 Android Security Patch

  11-11-2020 14:08
  
  OnePlus 5 and 5T are getting a new Android 10-based Oxygen OS 10.0.1 update that brings electronic image stabilisation, several bug fixes, and September 2020 Android Security Patch.
  
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• Apple Stops Selling Intel-Powered MacBook Air; Non-M1 Options of MacBook Pro, Mac mini Selling at Higher Price

  11-11-2020 13:25
  
  As Apple brings in new M1-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch, and Mac mini, the Cupertino giant has stopped selling Intel-powered MacBook Air laptops entirely on its online store. MacBook Pro and Mac mini could still be purchased with Intel hardware but are placed at the higher end of the price spectrum.
  
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• Twitter Allegedly Working on New Option to Filter Graphic Media Sent Via Direct Messages

  11-11-2020 13:12
  
  Twitter is said to be working on adding a ‘filter graphic media’ option to direct messages. Reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong spotted the feature that would allow users to personalise filtering content that contains nudity or violence.
  
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• Garmin Venu Sq, Venu Sq Music Edition Smartwatch With 6-Day Battery Life, Health Monitoring Features Launched in India

  11-11-2020 12:54
  
  Garmin Venu Sq and Venu Sq Music Edition smartwatch are now available in India. The wearables have a battery life of up to six days in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode, as claimed by the company. Venu Sq Music Edition comes with onboard music storage as well.
  
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• The Best Reason to Get a PS5 Is Its New Controller

  11-11-2020 12:00 via wired.com
  
  Its DualSense controller ushers in some fresh control concepts, though you'll need a new TV to really take advantage of the PS5's horsepower.
  
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• Amazon Accuses Future Group of Insider Trading in New Push to Block Reliance Deal

  11-11-2020 11:29
  
  Amazon in a November 8 letter to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) alleged that Future Retail disclosed to Reliance price sensitive details of an injunction granted by a Singapore arbitrator to block the deal.
  
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• Garmin Brings Pregnancy Tracking to Its Wearables, Offers Kegel Reminders and Weight Gain Recommendations

  11-11-2020 11:28
  
  Garmin’s new feature enables users to track their pregnancy on a weekly basis. It can also track the baby’s growth patterns and offers educational content on nutrition and exercise. This feature is available through the Garmin Connect IQ app and can be enabled in the menstrual cycle section. Once enabled and set up, users can alter their training goals, and get Ke...
  
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• MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon grinds your pepper at super speed

  11-11-2020 11:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following on from the success of the MÄNNKITCHEN MK9 chefs knife with X63 Nitrogen Steel blade, designer and chef Cleve Oines has returned to Kickstarter to launch his new MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon, designed specifically for “pepper lovers”. The design allows you to distribute wallpaper with less cranks in a shorter space of time, offering the […](Read More ...)The post MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon grinds your pepper at super speed appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• iPhone SE 2021 Will Not Arrive in the First Half of Next Year: Ming-Chi Kuo

  11-11-2020 11:11
  
  iPhone SE 2021 (not the official name) may not be launched in the first half of the coming year, as expected earlier. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the market underestimates the impact of the competition being faced by Taiwan’s Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), a company that provides camera hardware to Apple.
  
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• iPhone 12 Mini gets unboxed (Video)

  11-11-2020 11:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPhone 12 Mini is the smallest of apple’s new iPhones released this year, the handset will go on sale this Friday. Now we have an unboxing video of the new iPhone 12 Mini from SuperSaf that gives us a good look at Apple’s smallest iPhone.  The iPhone 12 Mini comes with a 5.4 […](Read More ...)The post iPhone 12 Mini gets unboxed (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• ADPDOCK 65W USB-C GaN Charger and connection hub

  11-11-2020 10:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you are in the market for a small portable USB-C GaN charger and hub, you may be interested in the new quick charging ADPDOCK launched by Indiegogo this week. The small charger allows you to quickly charge for devices simultaneously and supports 4K HDMI connectivity. Early bird pledges are now available for the creative […](Read More ...)The post ADPDOCK 65W USB-C GaN Charger and connection hub appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• 2021 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

  11-11-2020 10:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new 2021 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S is apparently the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car 2021 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S comes with a 4.0 litre V8 Biturbo and it comes with 630 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. The 630 hp Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S set out to […](Read More ...)The post 2021 Mercedes AMG GT 63 S is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• ONE 5.0 Bluetooth noise cancelling true wireless earbuds

  11-11-2020 10:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new pair of noise cancelling true wireless earbuds have launched via Indiegogo this month in the form of the ONE 5.0. The affordable wireless earbuds have been specifically designed to provide users with an ergonomic, comfortable wearing experience and support both in-ear and ear-hooks, allowing you to use them for a wide variety of […](Read More ...)The post ONE 5.0 Bluetooth noise cancelling true wireless earbuds appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Epomaker GK96S wireless mechanical keyboard from $69

  11-11-2020 10:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Epomaker GK96S is a new wireless mechanical keyboard launch via Kickstarter offering a variety of customisation options and switches. Equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery capable of providing up to 5 weeks of use depending on your RGB lighting usage the mechanical keyboard supports a wide variety of different operating systems and can be […](Read More ...)The post Epomaker GK96S wireless mechanical keyboard from $69 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple brings the PC Guy back for their Mac event (Video)

  11-11-2020 10:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple unveiled their first Macs with their own Apple M1 processor at their press event, the event also saw the return of the PC Guy with a new video at the event of the event. The video below was shown at the event of the event and it features John Hodgman who was the PC […](Read More ...)The post Apple brings the PC Guy back for their Mac event (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Get the Best Deals from GoDeal24’s 11.11 Sales Storm: Windows 10 only $7.51, and Office 2016 at $22.78

  11-11-2020 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sponsored: GoDeal24 is the online store for all the software and games you want to buy. Among its stock, you will find all of the latest products at the best prices in the market. Its competitive prices and its helpful user support, ensure that your shopping experience is the best possible one. At the same […](Read More ...)The post Get the Best Deals from GoDeal24’s 11.11 Sales Storm: Windows 10 only $7.51, and Office 2016 at $22.78 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Sero Rotating 4K QLED TV Launched in India, Designed for Easy Social Media Browsing

  11-11-2020 09:47
  
  Samsung has launched the Sero, its unique rotating TV, in India for Rs. 1,24,990. The television can be turned to watch vertically apart from the regular horizontal position, making it suitable for social media viewing.
  
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• Realme 7 5G Price, Specifications Leaked by Tipsters; Spotted on Thailand’s Certification Site

  11-11-2020 09:43
  
  Realme 7 5G has received a certification from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand ahead of its official debut. The new smartphone is likely to be a global variant of the Realme V5.
  
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• Apple MacBook Air, 13 inch MacBook Pro and Mac Mini with M1 processor unveiled

  11-11-2020 09:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple unveiled three new Macs at their press event yesterday, a new MacBook Air, a 13 inch MacBook Pro and a new Mac Mini. All three of these new Macs are powered by the new Apple M1 processor and they will offer improved performance and battery life over the previous models. On a momentous day […](Read More ...)The post Apple MacBook Air, 13 inch MacBook Pro and Mac Mini with M1 processor unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google Maps Timeline Getting a New Trips Tab on Android, Shows a Summary of Past Vacations

  11-11-2020 09:05
  
  Google Maps Android users will soon be receiving a Trips tab in Timeline. Through this, they can see a summary of past vacations and total kilometres travelled.Google will soon be rolling out Timeline for its Photos app as well.
  
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• The Umbrella Academy Season 3: Netflix Renews Superhero Series, Production Begins Early 2021

  11-11-2020 09:00
  
  Netflix has renewed its superhero series The Umbrella Academy for season 3, over three months after the release of season 2. The Umbrella Academy season 3 release date is TBA. Its 10 episodes will be filmed in Toronto, beginning in February 2021.
  
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• Sony’s PS5 Could Have Been Even Bigger

  11-11-2020 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Smartphones tend to get slimmer, but the same isn’t true for consoles. In fact, many feel like the next-gen series of consoles from Sony is actually rather large, but what they don’t realize is that, if the designers at Sony had their way, it could have been even bigger. Speaking to The Washington Post, Sony […](Read More ...)The post Sony’s PS5 Could Have Been Even Bigger appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple M1 is Apple’s first in house Mac processor

  11-11-2020 08:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has unveiled their first in house processor for the Mac, the Apple M1 and it looks like this is going to be an impressive system on a chip (SoC). The new Apple M1 is created using the 5 nanometre process and it comes with 16 billion transistors, According to Apple it will bring 3.5x […](Read More ...)The post Apple M1 is Apple’s first in house Mac processor appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Epic Games Gets Apple’s Theft Claim Knocked Out of Fortnite Fight

  11-11-2020 08:24
  
  Epic Games won the dismissal of two Apple tort claims in a dispute over access to its popular video game Fortnite on the iPhone maker’s App Store.
  
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• Apple’s macOS Big Sur is coming this Thursday

  11-11-2020 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has confirmed the release date of macOS Big Sur at their Mac press event yesterday, the software will be released on Thursday the 12th of November. The macOS Big Sur software update will bring a wide range of new features to the Mac, this will include an updated design and more. The new design […](Read More ...)The post Apple’s macOS Big Sur is coming this Thursday appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video Will Now Be Regulated by the Government

  11-11-2020 08:07
  Streaming services and online news is now under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Until now, there was no body to regulate online content, and the government had said there should be some form of regulation such as there is for films, television, and print media.
  
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• Facebook takes down Stop the Steal election content

  11-11-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook is trying to get a handle on people and groups spreading “election misinformation” via Stop the Steal messaging. The company took down several prominent Facebook pages and at least one group promoting Stop the Steal. The social network’s actions affected seven pages, which had over 2 million followers. According to Facebook, the pages used […](Read More ...)The post Facebook takes down Stop the Steal election content appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google Search to Factor in 'Core Web Vitals' Including Page Load Time to Rank Results From May 2021

  11-11-2020 07:54
  
  Google aims to improve end-user experience for Google Search results by considering things like page speed, visual experience, and more. This change in ranking metrics will be implemented from May 2021.
  
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• macOS Big Sur to Be Available for Download on November 12, Apple Announces

  11-11-2020 07:52
  
  macOS Big Sur will be available for all compatible MacBook and Mac computers as a free software upgrade on Thursday, November 12. Apple made the new announcement alongside unveiling its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini based on the M1 chip.
  
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• Airtel Adds Over 10 Lakh More Subscribers Than Reliance Jio in August: TRAI

  11-11-2020 07:27
  
  Airtel managed to add more subscribers than Jio in the month of August 2020, according to TRAI. Reliance Jio enjoyed the largest share in the wireless telecom market with 35.08 percent market share and Airtel came in second with 28.12 percent market share. Airtel saw a monthly growth rate of 0.91 percent in wireless subscribers, whereas Jio lagged behind with a growth...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 750G SoC, 6GB RAM

  11-11-2020 07:19
  
  Samsung Galaxy A52 was recently spotted on Geekbench where it is listed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and Android 11. The smartphone could launch by the end of this year or early next year.
  
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• Makers cordless hot glue gun pen hits Kickstarter

  11-11-2020 07:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Makers searching for a small pocket sized hot glue gun, may be interested in the Imezing, a hot glue pen. Capable of heating in just 15 seconds the hot glue pen offers a trouble-free and convenient way to repair or build any number of things. Featuring an all metal design and nonstick nozzle the hot […](Read More ...)The post Makers cordless hot glue gun pen hits Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC Unveiled for ‘Mass-Market’ Smartphones; MT8192, MT8195 SoCs for Chromebooks Debut

  11-11-2020 06:52
  
  MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC has been unveiled as the latest 5G chipset by the Taiwanese company. It comes over three months after the company brought the Dimensity 720 as a solution for mid-range 5G phones. MediaTek has also launched the MT8195 and the MT8192 — two new chipsets for Chromebooks.
  
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• Fantastic Beasts 3: Mads Mikkelsen Said to Be in Talks to Replace Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald

  11-11-2020 06:47
  
  With Johnny Depp leaving Fantastic Beasts 3, Mads Mikkelsen is now said to be in early talks replace him as the antagonist Gellert Grindelwald. Fantastic Beasts 3 release date in India is July 15, 2022
  
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• Netflix, Apple Accused of Skirting Tax Payments in Vietnam

  11-11-2020 06:37
  
  Vietnam's information minister Nguyen Manh Hung accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of skirting their tax responsibilities, saying it would create unfair competition for domestic firms.
  
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• Indian PC Market Shipped 3.4 Million Units in Q3 2020, Making It Biggest Quarter in Last Seven Years: IDC

  11-11-2020 06:26
  
  Indian PC market has grown significantly in Q3 2020 with 3.4 million units of desktops, notebooks, and workstations shipped. International Data Corporation (IDC) analysis shows this is a 9.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth.
  
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• Uber to Allow US Customers to Reserve Rides Up to 30 Days in Advance

  11-11-2020 06:25
  
  Uber said it would roll out a new feature in the US that will allow customers to reserve scheduled rides up to 30 days in advance.
  
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• SpaceX Crew Dragon to Ferry Four Astronauts to International Space Station on November 14

  11-11-2020 06:19
  
  Three NASA crew and one Japanese astronaut are set for launch aboard a SpaceX rocket, bound for the International Space Station in the program's first six-month routine mission since the US resumed crewed space flight in May after nine years of reliance on Russia.
  
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• Redmi Note 8 Starts Receiving MIUI 12 Update in India, Users Report

  11-11-2020 06:16
  
  Redmi Note 8 users report receiving the MIUI 12 stable update in India. The update also brings along the dated October 2020 Android security patch. It is rolling out over-the-air, and brings a new UI experience with reworked system-wide animations and visualisations. The size of the latest Redmi Note 8 update is listed to be 2GB.
  
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• Spotify to Buy Advertisement Firm Megaphone in $235-Million Deal to Monetise Podcasts

  11-11-2020 05:48
  
  Spotify has agreed to buy podcast advertising and publishing platform Megaphone, it said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of deals to boost its podcast platform.
  
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• Amazon Faces EU Antitrust Charges Over Misuse of Data From Vendors

  11-11-2020 05:34
  
  European Union regulators filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using its access to data from companies that sell products on its platform to gain an unfair advantage over them.
  
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