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• Anyone Can Wear Alexa on Their Face Now

  19-11-2020 19:40 via gizmodo.com
  
  Amazon’s Echo Frames smart glasses aren’t invite-only anymore. That’s right, baby, the plebes can now preorder the Alexa-enabled glasses for $250. Read more...
  
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• These Are the 10 Best Android Phones

  19-11-2020 16:00 via wired.com
  
  Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips.
  
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• Google Pay is getting a new look and more

  19-11-2020 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google has announced that it is giving its Google Pay mobile payment system a new look and also some newe features and more. The new Google Play for iOS and Android is now available and Google is teaming up with a range of banks and will be offering a new mobile bank account with no […](Read More ...)The post Google Pay is getting a new look and more appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google Assistant Has Arrived on the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3

  19-11-2020 15:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  Earlier this summer, Fitbit threw down the gauntlet with the ambitious Fitbit Sense and a revamped Versa 3. But while these gadgets launched a few months ago, some of the marquee features teased in August were still MIA. Well, not anymore. Fitbit OS 5.1 is landing today for U.S. users and the updates included are some…Read more...
  
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• Conquer Your Watch Queue on Any Streaming Service

  19-11-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Don't get buried beneath all the new, original shows you want to enjoy. Here are some tips and tricks.
  
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• YouTube Updates Terms of Service to Run Ads on Videos by Small Creators, Without Offering Revenue Share

  19-11-2020 14:57
  
  YouTube has updated its Terms of Service to start rolling out ads on small channels that aren’t a part of the YouTube Partner Programme. The new change is initially applicable in the US, though it is planned to go live in all regions by the end of next year.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A12 Launch Likely as Support Page Appears on Company’s Russian Site

  19-11-2020 14:42
  
  Samsung Galaxy A12 is likely to receive an official announcement soon as its support page listing has surfaced on Samsung’s Russian website. The Samsung phone is speculated to come with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and include at least 3GB of RAM.
  
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• Instagram, Facebook Messenger Get Watch Together, BTS Chat Theme, Vanish Mode Features

  19-11-2020 14:35
  
  Facebook has brought the Watch Together feature to both Instagram DMs and Facebook Messenger, apart from new features including vanish mode (which is being rolled out slowly) and a new BTS chat theme.
  
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• AMD Radeon RX 6800 Graphics Card Now Available in India, AIB Models to Go on Sale From November 25

  19-11-2020 14:16
  
  AMD Radeon RX 6800 is available for purchase via online and offline retail channels in India. Priced at Rs. 45,999 (suggested e-tailer pricing) in the country, the AIB models from AMD partners are expected to be available starting November 25.
  
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• Redmi Note Series Sold Over 140 Million Units Globally, Redmi Note 8 Series Saw Second Highest Sales in H1 2020

  19-11-2020 14:15
  
  Redmi Note series has sold over 140 million units globally. Xiaomi shared the development on Weibo. Redmi Note 8 series was the second highest selling series globally in the first half of 2020.
  
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• Realme 7 5G smartphone gets official

  19-11-2020 14:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Realme have added a new smartphone to their lineup with the launch of the Realme 7 5G, the handset comes with a 6.5 inch LCD display that features a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U mobile processor and it also comes with a choice […](Read More ...)The post Realme 7 5G smartphone gets official appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Batch's Trusty E-Bike Won't Let You Down

  19-11-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  This Bosch-powered electric bike doesn't look as elegant as its competitors, but it's more affordable and reliable.
  
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• Easy Raspberry Pi configuration with AppDaemon

  19-11-2020 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or Pi developers looking for an easy way to allow configuration although Raspberry Pi systems may be interested in a new open source application created by Peter Walsh and published to the Hackday.io website. AppDaemon has been created to allow easy configuration of Wi-Fi password, file sharing workgroups, fixed IP address entry, […](Read More ...)The post Easy Raspberry Pi configuration with AppDaemon appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Redmi Note 9 5G Launch Tipped for November 26, Redmi Note 9T Spotted on SRIM Site

  19-11-2020 13:30
  
  A Chinese tipster on Weibo has shared a leaked poster that suggests that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch in China on November 26. The poster says that the launch event will begin at 8pm local time. Redmi is yet to confirm this event officially. This refutes previous reportage of a launch on November 24.
  
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• Star Wars Squadrons free DLC brings new ships, map and more

  19-11-2020 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even though no DLC was planned for the Star Wars Squadrons game, EA Motiv has announced the imminent release of a new update for the game which will bring with it to new ships, custom match mode and a brand-new map to enjoy. News of the extra content was made via the official EA games […](Read More ...)The post Star Wars Squadrons free DLC brings new ships, map and more appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• NordPass Report Reveals Worst Passwords of 2020; ‘123456’, ‘password’, ‘iloveyou’ Are the Usual Suspects

  19-11-2020 13:08
  
  A report by password manager NordPass reveals the 200 worst passwords of the year, details how many times they have been exposed, used, and the time it would take to crack them. ‘123456’ was the most commonly used password in 2020 and has been breached more than 23 million times, as per the report.
  
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• 15 Early Black Friday Deals You’ll Want to Snag Now

  19-11-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  You don’t have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving—or leave your house—to get in on these Black Friday deals.
  
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• New Lexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I memory cards unveiled

  19-11-2020 12:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lexar has introduced a new range of microSD cards specifically designed for gaming devices, offering high-speed performance and available up to 1 TB in size. Each storage capacity is capable of reading at 150MB/s and have been designed to keep up with all your content, no matter if they are games, movies, music or books […](Read More ...)The post New Lexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I memory cards unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google Tree Canopy Lab Tool Launches to Help Cities Plant More Trees

  19-11-2020 12:52
  
  Google has unveiled Tree Canopy Lab, a new tool that will help cities keep cool. City areas are prone to trap heat during summers, and Tree Canopy Lab aims to develop an understanding of the tree cover in a city and help its residents plant more trees where they are sparse.
  
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• Korg SQ-64 four-track, 64-step polyphonic sequencer $300

  19-11-2020 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Korg has this week introduced a new polyphonic sequencer offering the versatility of four-track and 64 step pad Matrix, OLED display aluminium body and “unparalleled connectivity.” The Korg SQ-64 Will be available to purchase sometime early in 2021 and will be priced at around $300. Connectivity include : MIDI IN (x1) and OUT (x2), micro […](Read More ...)The post Korg SQ-64 four-track, 64-step polyphonic sequencer $300 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Vivo OriginOS Rollout Details Revealed, Upcoming 'X Series' Phone to Get It First

  19-11-2020 12:32
  
  The roadmap reveals that the Vivo Nex 3S, Vivo X50 Pro+, Vivo X50 Pro, Vivo X505, Vivo S7, iQoo 5 Pro, iQoo 5, iQoo 3, iQoo Pro, iQoo, and iQoo Neo 3 will receive the new OriginOS open beta before January 21, 2021.
  
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• Realme 7 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  19-11-2020 12:03
  
  Realme 7 5G has been launched in the UK. The new smartphone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC and includes a 120Hz display. Realme 7 5G also features quad rear cameras as well as a hole-punch display design.
  
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• Google Assistant, Fi Expand Family-Oriented Features; Allow Users to Create Notes for Chores, Set Data Budget

  19-11-2020 11:32
  
  Google is adding a bunch of new family-oriented features to Google Assistant and Google Fi. Family Notes will let users create digital sticky notes to centralise chores, while Family Bell will be getting new sound effects and suggested bells. Google Fi will let you block strangers from calling and texting your child by only allowing saved and recent contacts to reach ...
  
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• Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones With 40mm Drivers, Personal Sound Profile Support Launched in India

  19-11-2020 11:30
  
  Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones have been launched in India. They feature 40mm drivers and the company says the audio quality has been improved over the original Crusher.
  
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• Audeze Penrose Planar Magnetic Gaming Headphones With PS5 Compatibility Launched

  19-11-2020 11:13
  
  Audeze, a brand better known for its high-end audiophile headphones, has launched its Penrose gaming headphones for Rs. 24,990. The standard edition of the headset is compatible with the Sony PS5.
  
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• Google AI’s Chimera Painter Can Turn Your Doodles Into Realistic Monsters

  19-11-2020 11:12
  
  Google AI’s Chimera Painter tool transforms rough outlines into fleshed-out creatures. It is a machine learning (ML) model created via Unreal Engine and the GAN-based ML algorithm.It adds features and textures to a creative outline, segmented with body part labels.
  
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• Facebook Brings E.gg App That Lets You Design Your Own Zine-Like Webpages

  19-11-2020 10:28
  
  Facebook has launched an app called E.gg to offer users with a “platform for freeform creative expression” and build zine-like webpages with GIFs, images, and text. E.gg was initially launched as a pilot earlier this year.
  
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• MacBook Laptops With M1 Processor Support CrossOver 20 to Run Windows Apps

  19-11-2020 10:13
  
  MacBook laptops with Apple’s M1 processor now support CrossOver 20 by CodeWeavers. It allows users to run some Windows apps without having to install the operating system.
  
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• YouTube App Update Brings Dedicated Section for Purchased Content, Audio Ads Announced

  19-11-2020 10:12
  
  YouTube has added a dedicated section for purchased content on the app. It has also announced audio ads in beta to help interested businesses connect with the podcast-listening audience on YouTube. These audio ads need to be around 15 seconds long and they’ll focus more on audio, rather than video.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite With UTG May Democratise Foldable Smartphone Technology Next Year

  19-11-2020 09:42
  
  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be an affordable foldable display smartphone coming next year. It is believed that it will use Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) and will democratise foldable display technology.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV Devices Get Alexa in Hindi, Routines Support

  19-11-2020 08:56
  
  Amazon Alexa on Fire TV devices in India has received Hindi language support. Amazon has also expanded Alexa Routines to Fire TV devices.
  
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• Pokemon Go ‘Go Beyond’ Update to Release November 30, Level Cap Increased to 50

  19-11-2020 08:37
  
  Pokemon Go will get a new ‘Go Beyond’ update on November 30, Niantic has announced. This will shake things up for pro players who have already reached level 40. These users will now get the chance to go up to level 50 – and be the first ones to do so. Game makers have also made adjustments to the levelling up mechanism, giving users more ways to earn XP.
  
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• Gionee M12 With Quad Rear Cameras, 5,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  19-11-2020 08:09
  
  Gionee M12 has launched in Nigeria. It comes in two variants — a Helio A25 model and a Helio P22 model. The phone has launched in Dazzling Black and Magic Green colour options.
  
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• iPhone 12 Models Having Display Issues, Apple Believes a Software Update Can Fix Them: Report

  19-11-2020 08:05
  
  iPhone 12 series users have reported display issues including a green tint and screen flickering. Apple believes this can be solved by a software update and has advised technicians to not service iPhone 12 models with these issues.
  
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• Amazon Prime Air Drone Project Sacks Dozens of Staff, Taps New Manufacturers: Report

  19-11-2020 08:04
  
  Amazon has laid off dozens of R&D and manufacturing staff from its delivery drone project, Amazon Prime Air. The company has reached tentative deals with two external manufacturers to build component parts of its long-awaited drone.
  
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• Far Cry 6 Release Date Allegedly Leaked, May Launch in May 2021

  19-11-2020 07:38
  
  Far Cry 6 release date might be May 26, 2021, if a new leak by Microsoft Store is to be believed. Far Cry 6 available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Stadia, Luna, and PC via Ubisoft+, Ubisoft Store, and Epic Games Store.
  
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• Uber Looks to Partner With Other Self-Driving Companies, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says

  19-11-2020 07:32
  
  Uber's self-driving unit is looking to partner with other companies working on autonomous driving, the company's chief executive officer Dara Khosrowshahi said.
  
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• Get up to speed with Episode 462 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast

  19-11-2020 07:31 via techguide.com.au
  
  Tune in to Episode 462 of the entertaining and informative Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and products.
  On this week’s show, Apple reduces App Store commissions for small businesses, we take a look at the new Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War game, our verdicts on the M1-powered MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, the HomePod mini, the Felix telco that’s environmen
  
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• Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Listed on Geekbench With Android 10, 3GB RAM

  19-11-2020 07:17
  
  Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone will run on Android 10 and have 3GB RAM, as per the listing. A report also claims that the phone will be backed by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. The Motorola phone scored 253 in the single-core test and 1,233 in the multi-core test.
  
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• Google Presses for Quicker Release of Documents in US Antitrust Lawsuit

  19-11-2020 07:15
  
  A lawyer representing Google in the search and advertising giant's legal fight with the US government pressed for a faster release of documents used to write the complaint against the company.
  
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• Twitter Fleets Rollout Slowed Down Globally to Address Performance, Stability Issues

  19-11-2020 06:56
  
  Twitter has slowed down the rollout of Fleets – tweets that disappear after 24 hours – a day after it launched the feature worldwide, in order to fix performance and stability issues.
  
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• WhatsApp May Soon Let You Mute Videos Before Sharing, ‘Read Later’ Feature Appears in Testing as Well

  19-11-2020 06:46
  
  WhatsApp appears to have a new feature in the works that could let users mute videos before sending them to a contact or setting them as a status update. A new iPhone version of WhatsApp is also found to have a new feature in development that is called ‘Read Later’. This will essentially be an improved version of the existing Archived Chats feature.
  
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• Vivo OriginOS Skin Unveiled With New Grid-Like UI, Behavioural Wallpapers

  19-11-2020 06:44
  
  Vivo took to Weibo to announce the new OriginOS software. The new skin is packed with custom features like widgets and dynamic wallpapers. Multiple widgets can be packed on the homescreen and rearranged based on user preference. These widgets are said to be inspired by a sliding puzzle game called Huarong Road.
  
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• Huawei 5G Ban: Canada’s Opposition Parties Urge Trudeau Government to Ban Telecom, Say China Is Threat

  19-11-2020 06:36
  
  Canada's opposition called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to get tougher on China, including by officially banning Huawei’s 5G technology from being used in the country.
  
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• OnePlus Nord N100 Confirmed to Have 90Hz Refresh Rate Instead of 60Hz as Previously Believed: Report

  19-11-2020 06:35
  
  OnePlus Nord N100 comes with a 90Hz display even though the company advertised a 60Hz display at launch. However, the phone may not have the horse power to deliver the 90Hz experience across all apps.
  
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• Facebook Moderators Demand Better Health and Safety Protections During Pandemic

  19-11-2020 06:23
  
  More than 200 Facebook content moderators demanded better health and safety protections as the social media giant called the workers back to the office during the pandemic. A petition signed by the contract workers living in various countries said Facebook should guarantee better conditions or allow the workers to continue their jobs from home.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984 Out December 16 in Cinemas, December 25 on HBO Max

  19-11-2020 06:09
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 release date set for December 16 in cinemas globally, and December 25 in the US on HBO Max and in theatres. Wonder Woman 1984 also has a new trailer. Wonder Woman 1984 release date in India unconfirmed for now.
  
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• Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Makes Comeback With Sunshine Contacts App

  19-11-2020 06:01
  
  Former Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer began her comeback to the tech scene with the launch of new mobile app Sunshine Contacts aimed at helping people organise their contacts.
  
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• Apple to Pay $113 Million to Over 30 US States to Settle iPhone ‘Batterygate’

  19-11-2020 05:45
  
  Apple has agreed to pay $113 million (roughly Rs. 840 crores) to settle litigation with more than 30 US states over its slowdown in performance of older iPhones to manage battery power.
  
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• Twitter Apologises to Parliament Panel for Geo-Tagging Ladakh in China

  19-11-2020 05:24
  
  Twitter has apologised to a parliamentary panel for showing a northern Himalayan region as part of China, promising to make corrections by month-end, the panel's chief said.
  
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