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• How a watch is saving women’s lives

  16-11-2020 20:24
  
  Secret and secure technology that can be programmed to a smartwatch could be the key to helping at risk women stay connected and get much needed help at the time of crisis.
  
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• ‘Blown away’ by fix to hated chore

  16-11-2020 20:24
  
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• Redesigned Solar Panels Could One Day Charge Your Gadgets From a Lamp

  16-11-2020 20:15 via gizmodo.com
  
  Despite being excellent tools for harvesting the free energy the sun is blasting towards our planet all day long, the solar panels you see dotting roofs and blanketing fields don’t really work with artificial light. But as researchers sought out new materials to improve the efficiency of solar photovoltaics, they also…Read more...
  
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• 17 Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents

  16-11-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  From a booger buster to a videophone, these gifts make this amazing job just a little easier.
  
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• 2 Years After Its Debut, This Smart Oven Is Still Underdone

  16-11-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  The Brava oven arrived with a splash in 2018. We've revisited it now that the guided cooking tech has had time to mature. Only it hasn't.
  
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• Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Feature a QHD+ Display With 120Hz Refresh Rate

  16-11-2020 13:56
  
  Mi 11 Pro display specifications have been leaked on Weibo. The new Xiaomi flagship is said to come with a QHD+ display and include a 120Hz refresh rate.
  
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• Google to Allow Disabling of Smart Features and Personalisation in Gmail, Chat, Meet

  16-11-2020 13:55
  
  With these settings, users will also gain the ability to disable personalisation features like Google Assistant reminding you of your next bill payment, or even travel bundling your itineraries.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Series Phone Reportedly Spotted on Geekbench, Snapdragon 875 SoC Tipped

  16-11-2020 13:30
  
  The OnePlus 9 series phone was spotted on Geekbench with the model number LuBan LE2117. Past leaks claim that the OnePlus 9 will be available with model numbers LE2110, LE2117, and LE2119, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is in the works with model numbers LE2120 and LE2127. However, the same source had previously leaked that the OnePlus 9 would be available with a model numbe...
  
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• macOS Big Sur Causes Apple Apps to Bypass Firewalls, VPNs; Bricks Some Older MacBook Pro Models: Reports

  16-11-2020 13:12
  
  macOS Big Sur is found to include an issue that causes Apple apps to bypass firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). The flaw was initially spotted in a beta update last month. It is, however, still exists and is available in the update that reached the general public last week. Separately, the macOS Big Sur update is found to brick some older MacBook Pro models
  
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• Far Cry 5 Helped Me Escape Real Life, Until It Didn’t

  16-11-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  What started as just another game quickly became a soothing window to home—and all the ugliness that comes with it.
  
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• Vodafone Reports Jump in Broadband Services, Fall in Roaming in COVID-19 Pandemic

  16-11-2020 12:50
  
  Vodafone, the world's second largest mobile operator, nudged up its earnings outlook on Monday, saying it was increasingly confident after a "resilient" first half, despite the impact of COVID-19 obscuring its underlying momentum.
  
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• Zoom Meetings Linked to Negative Self Image, Increase in Plastic Surgery Demand: Study

  16-11-2020 12:32
  
  Spending more time on virtual platforms could be affecting self-image of people and leading them to rush for facial treatments they may not have considered months before confronting a video screen, a new phenomenon called ‘Zoom Dysmorphia'', a study claims.
  
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• OnePlus 8T Starts Receiving OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 Hot-Fix Update in India, Includes Optimisations, Improvements

  16-11-2020 11:09
  
  OnePlus 8T is receiving an OxygenOS update. The OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 hot-fix update has started rolling out for devices is India and will soon be available for OnePlus 8T devices in Europe and North America as well. It includes optimisations and system improvements.
  
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• Redmi Note 9 5G Series Launch Tipped for November 24

  16-11-2020 10:43
  
  Redmi Note 9 5G series is launching in China as early as November 24, according to a tipster on Weibo. The Redmi Note 9 5G series is rumoured to have at least two new models, namely the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G that is also called the Redmi Note 9 High Edition as well as the Redmi Note 9 5G that is speculated as the Redmi Note 9 Standard Edition.
  
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• Tata Sky Binge+, HD Set-Top Boxes Price Discounted Up to Rs. 400 Online

  16-11-2020 10:36
  
  After its last discount in September, the Tata Sky Binge+ was priced in India at Rs. 2,999, but it can now be grabbed for Rs. 2,799. The Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box is still listed for Rs. 2,999, but users can avail the discount of Rs. 200 by entering the coupon code TSKY200 at checkout. This offer is applicable on the online site, and additional offers include Mobikw...
  
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• Google Camera Update Brings Cinematic Pan, Audio Zoom to Older Pixel Phones

  16-11-2020 10:26
  
  Google is rolling out a new update to the Google Camera app. The update to version 8.1 brings some features to older Pixel phones that were only available in the Pixel 5 models.
  
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• Mi, Redmi, Poco Phone Users Facing a Bootloop Issue, Xiaomi Promises a Fix

  16-11-2020 10:06
  
  Mi, Redmi, and Poco users are facing a serious issue that puts their phones into a bootloop. The problem emerges after the phones receive an error that reads, “Find Device closed unexpectedly.”
  
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• Google One: Photos Features, Storage Plans, VPN Service, and Everything Else You Need to Know

  16-11-2020 09:30
  
  Google One is the tech giant’s counter to Apple’s iCloud and it offers features like additional storage, family sharing, and much more. The tech giant recently announced the end of Google Photos unlimited storage in 2021. Google has also introduced several new features to Google One recently, including a VPN for Android users to offer more to its paid subscribers.
  
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• Samsung Smart Monitor With Mobile and PC Connectivity Launched: All You Need to Know

  16-11-2020 09:18
  
  Samsung Smart Monitor has been launched by the South Korean tech giant. It is available in two models – M7 and M5. The Smart Monitor incorporates mobile and PC connectivity, with DeX and mirroring features.
  
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• Apple iPad With Mini-LED Display, AirPods 3 to Launch in First Half of 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

  16-11-2020 08:32
  
  Apple could be close to bringing its first iPad with a Mini-LED display, as well as the AirPods 3, in the first half of 2021, according to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The company is expected to invest heavily in Mini-LED technology in the coming years.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Specifications Leak, Galaxy S21 Ultra Tipped to Have a Remarkable Display, Camera

  16-11-2020 08:15
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 series specifications have leaked on the Web. The new models, which will consist of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, are said to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 2100 SoC options. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is also said to have a telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom.
  
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• Apple's Tracking Tool Target of Privacy Activist Max Schrems' New Complaints

  16-11-2020 07:53
  
  A group led by privacy activist Max Schrems on Monday filed complaints with German and Spanish data protection authorities over Apple's online tracking tool, alleging that it allows iPhones to store users' data without their consent in breach of European law.
  
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• Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord Joins Thor: Love and Thunder Cast: Report

  16-11-2020 07:32
  
  Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill/ Star Lord will reportedly be part of Thor: Love and Thunder. This confirms the presence of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the next Thor movie, as was first revealed by Groot voice star Vin Diesel. Thor: Love and Thunder release date is February 11, 2022.
  
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• Oppo AR Glasses, Concept Phone Teased to Launch on November 17

  16-11-2020 07:22
  
  The company has taken to Weibo to announce that it will introduce Oppo AR Glasses during its Inno Day 2020 event on November 17. The teaser poster has a photo of the glasses, and it shows that the Oppo AR Glasses look similar to sunglasses. There is a metal frame around the edges and a black frame to block surrounding distractions.
  
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• Sylvester Stallone Cast in The Suicide Squad, Director James Gunn Reveals

  16-11-2020 06:28
  
  Sylvester Stallone will reunite with James Gunn on The Suicide Squad, the two have revealed on their official Instagram accounts. The Suicide Squad release date is August 6, 2021.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Render Surfaces to Suggest Design Tweaks, Specifications Tipped by a Geekbench Listing

  16-11-2020 06:22
  
  OnePlus 9 render has surfaced on the Web to suggest its key design elements. Separately, a Geekbench listing has appeared online that hints at some specifications of the new OnePlus phone.
  
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• iPhone 12 mini Users Report Touchscreen Issues on Lock Screen, Apple Yet to Acknowledge

  16-11-2020 06:10
  
  Users are complaining of a touchscreen issue on the iPhone 12 mini. The problem only seems to be there on the lock screen, and only when the iPhone 12 mini is inside a case and also has a screen protector.Affected users aren’t able to launch the camera or flashlight on the lock screen, and also aren’t able to swipe up to unlock.
  
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• SpaceX Launches 4 Astronauts to ISS Aboard Crew Dragon 'Resilience'

  16-11-2020 05:38
  
  Four astronauts were successfully launched on the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first of what the US hopes will be many routine missions following a successful test flight in late spring.
  
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• Belkin’s new Boost Charge Wireless Charging Stand and Speaker lets you enjoy your content while charging

  16-11-2020 03:11 via techguide.com.au
  
  We love versatile products and versatile is exactly the right word to describe the new Belkin Boost Charge Wireless Charging Stand and Speaker so you can hear your music or watch your content and charge your smartphone at the same time.
  The onboard speaker offers impressive audio quality so you can rock out while topping up your device’s battery through the Qi-certified wireless charger.It will fast charge at the optimal power at up to 10W and its protected by a two-year product warranty a
  
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• Epson launches new printers, scanner and projector to help users cope in a COVID world

  16-11-2020 01:26 via techguide.com.au
  
  Epson has released a range of exciting new products that can help users embrace the new normal of the COVID world yet still stay as productive and creative as ever.
  The new Epson products include new printers, a short-throw projector and a photo scanner.
  In a world where we need to work from home, keep our distance from co-workers if we are in the office and avoid unnecessary outside visitors, the Epson products can help all with all of that.EPSON ECOTANK ET5800 PRINTER – $1,199
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