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• 20 Cyber Monday Deals on Earth-Friendly Gear

  30-11-2020 23:06 via wired.com
  
  Conserve water, save our national parks, and offset carbon emissions a bit with these sustainable picks.
  
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• Sonos Is Having a Big Cyber Monday Sale

  30-11-2020 19:51 via wired.com
  
  These smart speakers hardly ever go on sale. You can save on Sonos One, Beam, Move, and more—but most deals end today.
  
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• Realme Patents Smartphone With Oval-Shaped Rear Camera Module, Hole-Punch Display: Report

  30-11-2020 15:13
  
  Realme has reportedly patented a smartphone with an oval-shapedrear camera module. A report has shared the schematics of the alleged smartphone that has five cutouts on the module. The phone also has a hole-punch display.
  
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• Google Chrome Getting Dark Mode Improvements to Deliver a Complete Dark Experience

  30-11-2020 14:18
  
  Google and Microsoft are improving the existing dark mode on Chrome. The new change will change the colour scheme of scrollbars on certain pages to work in tandem with the dark mode.
  
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• PlayStation 5 Owners Banned for Selling Access to PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 Owners: Report

  30-11-2020 14:08
  
  PlayStation 5 owners are reportedly getting banned for selling access to PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 players. PS5 owners get the PS Plus Collection when they first log in to their PS5 with their PlayStation account, and this includes several games that also work on the PS4.
  
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• Apple Fined 10 Million Euros in Italy for ‘Misleading’ iPhone Claims

  30-11-2020 13:49
  
  Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple over claims about iPhone the water-resistance properties of various iPhone models and the disclaimers about their warranty. It said the US tech giant "did not make it clear that this feature exists under certain specific conditions", notably in laboratory tests with static and pure water, "and not under normal conditions...
  
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• Apple Fined 10 Million Euros in Italy for ‘Misleading’ iPhone 12 Claims

  30-11-2020 13:49
  
  Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple over claims about iPhone 12’s water-resistance properties and the disclaimer about its warranty. It said the US tech giant "did not make it clear that this feature exists under certain specific conditions", notably in laboratory tests with static and pure water, "and not under normal conditions of use".
  
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• OnePlus 65W Fast Charger Expected to Pack With OnePlus Nord SE Receives TUV Certification: Report

  30-11-2020 13:43
  
  OnePlus Nord SE could feature a new 65W fast charger, as per a report. A OnePlus 65W fast charger reportedly appeared on a TUV certification site and this is speculated to be for the OnePlus Nord SE, which is expected to launch early next year.
  
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• Airtel Is Reportedly Offering 5GB Free Data to New 4G Customers

  30-11-2020 13:39
  
  Airtel is reportedly offering free 5GB data to new 4G customers under New 4G SIM or 4G Upgrade Free Data Coupons offer. To avail free data, these new subscribers have to download and register on the ‘Airtel Thanks’ app.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag, a Tile-Like Tracker to Help Find Lost Things, May Be in the Pipeline

  30-11-2020 13:34
  
  Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag, a Tile-like tracker has been reportedly spotted on an Indonesian Telecom Certification website. The company has not shared any official information on the smart tag or what it is meant to do.
  
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• iPhone 12 Camera Lags Behind Samsung, Xiaomi, Other Android Flagships, iPhone 11 Pro Max: DxOMark

  30-11-2020 12:51
  
  iPhone 12 has been put to test by DxOMark. The dual camera setup of the latest iPhone model was outshined by Android flagships as well as the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M02 India to Launch Soon, Suggested by a Support Page on Company’s Website

  30-11-2020 12:40
  
  Samsung Galaxy M02 has appeared on the company’s India website. The Galaxy M02 is speculated as a new budget smartphone by the South Korean company. It recently surfaced on sites including Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG, and Wi-Fi Alliance.
  
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• Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals for $50 or Less

  30-11-2020 12:40 via wired.com
  
  You don't need to drop a boatload of money to get a good deal today. These picks won't empty your wallet.
  
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• FAU-G, Made-in-India Shooter, Goes Live on Google Play

  30-11-2020 12:33
  
  FAU-G mobile game has finally arrived on Google Play store. The game is still not launched yet, but after multiple delays and changing launch dates, it has now been put up on the Google Play store for pre-registration. It seems like the developers are restricting to Android for now to launch the new mobile game as the registrations have not appeared on Apple's App sto...
  
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• You Really Should Check Out These Cyber Monday TV Deals

  30-11-2020 12:22 via wired.com
  
  From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this Cyber Monday.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Renders Show Upcoming Phone in Five Colours

  30-11-2020 12:17
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 renders have surfaced online, offering a glimpse into the design and colour variants of the upcoming series. Photos of Samsung Galaxy S21, shared by a known tipster, show the phone in shades of light pink, violet, black, silver, grey, and black.
  
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• Apple Watch Heart Rate Monitoring Could Have Saved a Student's Life: Report

  30-11-2020 12:08
  
  Apple Watch has reportedly helped a 25-year-old student detect a heart condition by sending him an alert of high resting heart rate. The student is on a recovery period.
  
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• Mi Human Body Sensor 2 With Ability to Trigger Other Smart Home Devices Launched

  30-11-2020 11:40
  
  Mi Human Body Sensor 2 has been launched in China as part of a crowdfunding campaign that will reportedly start on December 2. It is priced at CNY 49 (roughly Rs. 550).
  
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• Apple Is Offering New Users a Five-Month Free Apple Music Subscription via Shazam

  30-11-2020 10:31
  
  Apple is offering new Apple Music users a free five-month subscription via Shazam as part of a special holiday offer. The offer is valid till January 17 2021 and applies to users in India, Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and some other countries.
  
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• MacBook Pro 16-Inch With 12-Core Apple M1X Processor Tipped

  30-11-2020 10:09
  
  MacBook Pro 16-inch with Apple M1X processor has been tipped and it is said to come with 12 cores instead of the eight cores found in the M1 processor. There is no information on a launch date but the tipster states that there will be a press release for the same.
  
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• Nokia Laptop Series Spotted in BIS Listings, May Debut in India Soon

  30-11-2020 10:04
  
  Nokia laptop series may debut in India soon. Multiple models have received certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), though there are no official details to confirm the development.
  
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• Jabra Elite 85t TWS Earbuds With ANC, HearThrough Mode Launched: Price, Features

  30-11-2020 09:58
  
  Jabra Elite 85t earbuds have been launched with advanced active noise cancellation. The earbuds feature 6-microphones for clear communication, and are equipped with 12mm speakers. The earbuds are claimed to offer up to 25 hours of total run time with ANC on.
  
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• Microsoft Teams Will Stop Working on Internet Explorer 11 Today, Microsoft 365 Apps Support Will End August 2021

  30-11-2020 09:20
  
  Microsoft Teams will stop working on Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) from November 30 as per the company’s timeline that was shared back in August. Users will have to switch to Microsoft Edge to use Teams.
  
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• Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Cyber Monday

  30-11-2020 09:04 via wired.com
  
  You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models.
  
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• 'World’s Smallest Atom-Memory Unit’ Created for Smaller, Faster, More Energy-Efficient Computing Chips

  30-11-2020 08:56
  
  Researchers claim to have created the world’s smallest memory device that may lead to faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronic chips for consumer electronics and brain-inspired computing. The scientists reduced the size of the thinnest memory storage device to just a single square nanometre.
  
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• Lunar Eclipse 2020: How to Watch Chandra Grahan Live in India Today

  30-11-2020 08:45
  
  Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is appearing in the skies today. It will be the fourth and the last eclipse of 2020. The lunar eclipse November 2020 will be seen in many parts of Europe as well as Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic — along with some parts of Asia.
  
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• Spotify Is Testing a Stories Feature With Playlists, Artists: Report

  30-11-2020 08:42
  
  Spotify has started testing a Stories feature with selected playlists and a few artists whose songs are present in the playlist, a media report has said. The feature allows users to share video clips that can contain snippets of songs as well as introduce their playlists.
  
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• Samsung’s Upcoming True Wireless Earphones Will Be Called Galaxy Buds Pro: Report

  30-11-2020 08:23
  
  Samsung’s upcoming true wireless earphones will be called the Galaxy Buds Pro, as per a new report citing certification confirmations. The earphones are expected to come with active noise cancellation.
  
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• Flipkart’s Flipstart Days Sale to Start Tomorrow, With Offers of Up to 80 Percent Off on Electronic Accessories

  30-11-2020 08:21
  
  Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale beings tomorrow, December 1, and will go on till December 3, 2020. The sale will include discounts up to 80 percent off on electronic accessories and up to 50 percent off on TVs, ACs, and refrigerators. Discounts up to 30 percent off will be offered on the purchase of bestselling laptops.
  
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• Flipkart’s Flipstart Days Sale Goes Live, Offers Include Up to 80 Percent Off on Electronic Accessories

  30-11-2020 08:21
  
  Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale has begun today, December 1, and will go on till December 3. The sale includes discounts of up to 80 percent on electronic accessories and up to 50 percent on TVs, ACs, and refrigerators. Discounts up to 30 percent are being offered on the purchase of bestselling laptops.
  
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• Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Goes Live, Offers Include Up to 80 Percent Off on Electronic Accessories

  30-11-2020 08:21
  
  Flipkart Flipstart Days sale has begun today, December 1, and will go on till December 3. The sale includes discounts of up to 80 percent on electronic accessories and up to 50 percent on TVs, ACs, and refrigerators. Discounts up to 30 percent are being offered on the purchase of bestselling laptops.
  
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• Burn Off That Turkey With These Cyber Monday Fitness Deals

  30-11-2020 08:00 via wired.com
  
  These picks will help you get your sweat on, whether you're in a home gym, jogging down the road, or roughing it in the wilderness.
  
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• Amazon India Cyber Monday Sale Brings Up to 50 Percent Off on International Brands

  30-11-2020 07:48
  
  Amazon India Cyber Monday sale brings up to 50 percent off on international brands such as Ecovacs, Akaso, Tribit, Huion, Nibosi, Sojos, and more. There are other limited time offers as well.
  
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• Samsung Level U2 Neckband Earbuds Launched With 12mm Drivers, 18 Hours Music Playback

  30-11-2020 07:42
  
  Samsung Level U2 neckband earbuds have been launched. The new model comes over five years after the launch of the original Level U. The Samsung Level U2 are designed to deliver up to 18 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge.
  
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• Moto G 5G Launched in India With 5,000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Camera: Price, Specifications

  30-11-2020 07:42
  
  Moto G 5G was launched in Europe earlier this month, and it has now made its way to India. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. It has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera.
  
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• Nokia 5.4 With 6.4-Inch Hole-Punch Display May Be Launched Soon, Price Tipped

  30-11-2020 07:16
  
  Nokia 5.4 may be launched with a 6.4-inch hole-punch display and a faster SoC than its predecessor, a report has said. The smartphone’s alleged 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has been seen on two Australian retailers’ websites.
  
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• Disney+ Hotstar December 2020: Mulan, Pixar’s Soul, Euphoria, and More

  30-11-2020 07:10
  
  The Mandalorian season 2, Mulan, His Dark Materials season 2, Pixar’s Soul movie, holiday specials for Euphoria and High School Musical, Godmothered — the biggest TV shows and movies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in December 2020.
  
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• The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Self-Care and Sex Toys

  30-11-2020 07:01 via wired.com
  
  Do you need some extra relaxing? We found the best discounts on vibrators, skincare tools, and more.
  
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• Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Appears on HDR10+ Certification Site With Model Numbers PDSM00, PDST00

  30-11-2020 06:38
  
  Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G has appeared on an HDR10+ certification site. Two variants of the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, carrying model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00, were listed on the site. . The smartphones were spotted on TENNA a few days ago, revealing key specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel camera.
  
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• New study shatters the stereotype of fat, unhealthy gamers

  30-11-2020 06:36 via techguide.com.au
  
  The stereotype of gamers being fat and unhealthy has been shattered in a new study by Queensland University of Technology which shows e-sports players being much healthier than the general population.
  The QUT study based on a survey of 1400 participants from 65 countries, showed remarkable results considering global obesity levels.
  This was the first study to investigate the BMI (body mass index) of a global sample of esports players.
  Surprisingly the results showed esports players were between
  
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• ZTE Blade V2021 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Launching on December 2

  30-11-2020 06:23
  
  ZTE Blade V2021 5G will be released on December 2, according to its listing on Chinese e-retailer JD.com. The phone will come with 5G support and a triple rear camera setup.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Debut in January

  30-11-2020 06:17
  
  Xiaomi Mi 11 series, comprising the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro, is speculated to debut as early as January. The Chinese company is likely to make a formal announcement about the Mi 11 series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later this week.
  
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• ScoMo’s virtual question time fail

  30-11-2020 06:01
  
  Scott Morrison’s first virtual appearance in question time has been a flop.
  
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• The Best Cyber Monday Home, Kitchen, and Parenting Deals

  30-11-2020 06:00 via wired.com
  
  We're spending more time in our houses than ever. Let us help you out with robot vacuums, smart dog collars, and more.
  
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• Huawei 5G Kit Installation Banned in Britain from September 2021

  30-11-2020 05:33
  
  Britain has ordered telecom firms to not install any new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021. They were already banned from buying new Huawei 5G kit after year’s end.
  
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• Trump to Add Chinese Chipmaker SMIC to Defense Blacklist: Sources

  30-11-2020 05:29
  
  The Trump administration could add China's top chipmaker SMIC and national offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, according to a document and sources, curbing their access to US investors. This could escalate tensions between US and China weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
  
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• The Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Online

  30-11-2020 02:00 via wired.com
  
  Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers.
  
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• This Great Electric Bike Is $200 Off for Cyber Monday

  30-11-2020 01:45 via wired.com
  
  You can get a discount on some great electric bikes right now—plus accessories!
  
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• Our Fave Headphone and Speaker Deals for Cyber Monday

  30-11-2020 01:30 via wired.com
  
  These are our favorite audio deals this Cyber Monday, from a pair of Beats to a smart speaker for your kitchen.
  
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• These Are the Very Best Laptop Deals for Cyber Monday

  30-11-2020 01:00 via wired.com
  
  We scoured the web to find the best deals on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, and more.
  
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