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• We're Finally Starting to See Some Great MagSafe Accessories, but They're Not Coming from Apple

  10-12-2020 20:40 via gizmodo.com
  
  One of the more interesting features of the new iPhone 12 lineup is the return of the MagSafe power connector. It doesn’t only make wireless charging easier, as Apple demonstrated with a $60 wallet, it can also expand the usefulness of the device that’s always in your pocket. But MagSafe has even more potential than…Read more...
  
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• These Are Our 7 Favorite Robot Vacuums

  10-12-2020 16:00 via wired.com
  
  From no-frills cleaners to high-end automation, we have the perfect pick for you.
  
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• UGREEN X-Kit folding hub stand and 5 port hub hits Indiegogo from just $49

  10-12-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Laptop users searching for an easy-to-use hub-stand, complete with a wealth of integrated connectivity, may be interested in a new crowdfunding campaign launched via the Indiegogo website this month. If you are looking to add extra connectivity to your laptop, as well as use the screen at a more ergonomic angle, you may be interested […](Read More ...)The post UGREEN X-Kit folding hub stand and 5 port hub hits Indiegogo from just $49 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• This Beautiful 360-Degree Camera Needs Its Software to Catch Up

  10-12-2020 15:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  Although they enjoyed a surge in popularity when products like Google Cardboard made VR more accessible, 360-degree cameras have always been a niche product, if only because viewing and sharing 360-degree imagery is a challenge. Vecnos wants to change that with a slick 360-degree camera called the IQUI and a new app…Read more...
  
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• The Best High-Tech Socks to Tackle Your Next Run or Workout

  10-12-2020 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Leave the cotton behind in favor of technical fabrics and constructions that help you pile on the miles.
  
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• Here is another look at iOS 14.3 Release Candidate

  10-12-2020 14:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple recently released iOS 14.3 Release Candidate to both developers and Public Beta Testers, the software is the final beta of iOS 14.3 and this is the version everyone should get soon. We previously saw a video of the final version of iOS 14.3 and now we have another video from Brandon Butch which gives […](Read More ...)The post Here is another look at iOS 14.3 Release Candidate appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Adobe to Start Blocking Flash Content from Playing from January 12, 2021

  10-12-2020 14:10
  
  Adobe has announced that it would start preventing Flash content from running from January 12, 2021. The company has also released the final scheduled update for its Flash Player, which will reach the end of support on December 31.
  
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• Apple AirPods Max Shipping May Take Up to 14 Weeks for Some Colour Options

  10-12-2020 14:03
  
  AirPods Max, Apple's new premium headphones, are available to buy in India at Rs. 59,900. However, depending on the colour, shipping times can stretch up to 14 weeks, although some options ship in just two weeks.
  
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• Gaming on a Budget? Try Your Local Library

  10-12-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  While you may have to wait to check out the most popular releases, libraries across the country are increasingly adding video games to their collections.
  
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• Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp Down for Many Users Globally

  10-12-2020 13:57
  
  Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are down in some parts across the globe. Users have reported connectivity issues on platforms including Twitter.
  
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• Stealth LPC-960 dual drive rugged fanless mini PC from $2,495

  10-12-2020 13:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stealth has introduced a new dual drive rugged boundless mini PC to its range this week in the form of the Stealth LPC-960 offering Intel 9th Generation Core i3, i5, i7 and Xeon processor options supported by up to 64 GB of ECC memory. Together with dual removable front drive bays, offering users easy access […](Read More ...)The post Stealth LPC-960 dual drive rugged fanless mini PC from $2,495 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Team Group DARK Z FPS gaming memory and Cardea IOPS SSD arrive in January

  10-12-2020 13:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Next month Team Group will be officially launching their new DARK Z FPS gaming memory and Cardea IOPS Gaming PCIe SSD priced at $140 and $165 respectively. The solid-state drive provides 1 TB of storage and the DARK Z FPS features RAM speeds of up to 4000 MHz and a low CAS latency of CL16. […](Read More ...)The post Team Group DARK Z FPS gaming memory and Cardea IOPS SSD arrive in January appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro smartphones unveiled

  10-12-2020 13:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lenovo has added two new smartphones to its line up with the launch of the Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro, the handsets feature different specifications. The Lenovo K12 comes with a 6.5 inch LCD display with a HD+ resolution and it features a Snapdragon 460 processor and 4G of RAM, there is also 64GB of […](Read More ...)The post Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro smartphones unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Nokia Smartphone With Android 10 (Go Edition) to Launch on December 15

  10-12-2020 13:00
  
  Nokia will launch an Android 10 (Go edition)-powered smartphone in China on December 15 in China. The development was shared on Chinese microblogging website Weibo. There are no details available about this smartphone as of yet.
  
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• Apple's HomePod Mini Falls Short As a Smart Speaker

  10-12-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Apple’s small spherical speaker is a convenient satellite for Siri-loving Apple users, but it doesn't score many points beyond that.
  
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• Portronics Harmonics 300 Wireless Sports Neckband With HD Stereo Sound Launched in India

  10-12-2020 12:44
  
  Portronics Harmonics 300 wireless sports neckband has been launched in India. It has HD Stereo Sound, Active Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0, and voice assistant support. The neckband is offered in blue and black colour variants.
  
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• Google Fined EUR 100 Million, Amazon Fined EUR 35 Million by French Watchdog CNIL for Breaching Cookie Rules

  10-12-2020 12:32
  
  France's data privacy watchdog CNIL has handed out its biggest-ever fine of EUR 100 million (roughly Rs. 900 crores) to Google and EUR 35 million (roughly Rs. 300 crores) to Amazon for breaching the country's rules on online advertising trackers, or cookies.
  
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• iFFalcon K61 4K TV With HDR10 Support, 24W Speaker System Launched in India

  10-12-2020 12:23
  
  iFFalcon K61 4K TV models have been launched in India. They come in 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch sizes and will be available on Flipkart.
  
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• Chromecast With Google TV Adds ‘Year in Search’ Playlists Including Trending Films of 2020

  10-12-2020 12:17
  
  The ‘Year in Search’ playlists on Chromecast follows Google’s annual ‘Year in Search’ recap video released on Wednesday. The movies on the main playlist, ‘Year in Search: A Collection of This Year’s Trending Movies’, can be found in the ‘For You’ tab.
  
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• Personal Data of 7 Million Indian Credit, Debit Cardholders Leaked Through Dark Web

  10-12-2020 11:56
  
  Sensitive data related to around seven million credit and debit cardholders has been leaked through dark Web, according to a security researcher. It included the names as well as mobile numbers, income levels, email addresses, and Permanent Account Number (PAN) details of the affected Indian cardholders.
  
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• Google Health Studies App for Android Will Let Users Participate in Research Studies

  10-12-2020 11:04
  
  Google Health Studies is a new app that will let Android users participate in health studies. Users can answer survey questions and contribute relevant data using the app. The first study is in partnership with researchers from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital, and focuses on respiratory illnesses.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV Devices Getting Revamped UI With Find Tab, Improved Alexa Integration, More

  10-12-2020 10:30
  
  Amazon Fire TV is getting an updated interface that was first announced back in September. It focuses on personalisation and discovery. The updated UI has now reportedly started to roll out on select Fire TV devices.
  
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• Mi 10 Android 11 Update Starts Rolling Out in India, Xiaomi Announces

  10-12-2020 10:20
  
  Xiaomi Mi 10 has started receiving Android 11 update in India. The new update isn’t likely to bring major changes to the interface as it based on the Xiaomi’s existing MIUI 12.
  
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• Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ Tipped to Feature 6.55-Inch Full-HD+ Display, 65W Fast Charging, Ahead of Launch

  10-12-2020 10:12
  
  Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ specifications have leaked ahead of launch. It has been tipped to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The specifications were shared by a tipster on Weibo.
  
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• Google Chrome Extensions to Have Limited Data Access Starting 2021

  10-12-2020 09:49
  
  Google has announced on its blog that the way Chrome extensions access data on the browser will be changed in 2021. Users will decide which website data the extension can access and these preferences can be saved for that domain. Users can also still decide to grant an extension access to all the websites that they visit, but that will no longer be the default option ...
  
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• TikTok Overtakes Facebook to Become 2020’s Most Downloaded App Globally: App Annie

  10-12-2020 09:23
  
  TikTok overtook Facebook to become the most downloaded app globally in 2020, as per data analytics platform App Annie. The report showed that TikTok jumped the ranks by three spots this year on its list. Facebook’s apps, however, dominated the top five most downloaded apps list.
  
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• Samsung launches 110 inch MicroLED TV in Korea

  10-12-2020 09:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung us launching a new 110 inch MicroLED TV in Korea and it comes with a massive 110 inch display and a 4K resolution. The 110 inch MicroLED TV comes with 4K HDR and Samsung says it has a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours. When you turn on the 110’’ MicroLED, you are treated […](Read More ...)The post Samsung launches 110 inch MicroLED TV in Korea appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Xbox cloud gaming coming to iOS and PC

  10-12-2020 09:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A few months after Xbox cloud gaming hit Android devices, Microsoft has said that it will bring the service to iOS and Windows PC this spring. Cloud gaming is included with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which costs gamers $15 a month, and there are over 150 games in the streaming library too. Sure, you […](Read More ...)The post Xbox cloud gaming coming to iOS and PC appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Redmi 9 Power India Launch Date Set for December 17, Xiaomi Announces

  10-12-2020 09:03
  
  Redmi 9 Power India launch date has been officially announced. The new Redmi phone is set to debut on December 17, Xiaomi tweeted on Thursday. Redmi 9 Power is believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 4G that was launched in China last month.
  
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• Samsung 110-Inch MicroLED TV Launched in South Korea

  10-12-2020 08:55
  
  Samsung has launched a 110-inch MicroLED TV, which is only available for pre-sale in Korea for now. The TV is priced at a massive KRW 170 million (roughly Rs. 1.15 crores).
  
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• Redmi K40 Pro Tipped to Ditch Pop-Up Selfie Camera, May Sport Hole-Punch Display Design Instead

  10-12-2020 08:35
  
  Redmi K40 Pro is expected to launch with a hole-punch display. Redmi K40 is expected to launch in Q4 2020, i.e., before this month ends, whereas Redmi K40 Pro may be unveiled in Q1 2021. Past leaks claim that the upcoming Redmi flagship series is expected to be powered by Qualcomm processors with the base model being powered by a Snapdragon 7-series SoC and the Pro va...
  
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• M1 MacBook Air vs iPad Pro (Video)

  10-12-2020 08:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s new M1 MacBook Air is an impressive device and now we have a video comparing the M1 MacBook Air vs iPad Pro. The iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard case is designed to be a laptop replacement, both device retail for $999, although when you add in the Magic Keyboard it is more expensive, […](Read More ...)The post M1 MacBook Air vs iPad Pro (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Microsoft Bringing Cloud Gaming With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to iOS, PC in 2021

  10-12-2020 08:28
  
  Microsoft has announced it will bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to PC and iOS devices next year in spring. It did not share an exact date but provided a list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2021.
  
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• WhatsApp Claims App Store Privacy Labels Are Anti-Competitive, Apple Says Applies to Its Own Apps Too

  10-12-2020 08:20
  
  WhatsApp spokesperson told Axios that focusing just on what information is taken by apps could scare users and work against developers. The Facebook-owned company said that Apple should also highlight measures taken by WhatsApp to protect user information that is collected.
  
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• Retailer Cancels PS5 Scalper Orders

  10-12-2020 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Right now, people or scalping groups who are buying up PS5 consoles and reselling them at higher prices are a problem for those who want the console. Many of these scalpers are trying to sell the consoles at double the retail price that online retailers are selling the console for, and making a decent profit. […](Read More ...)The post Retailer Cancels PS5 Scalper Orders appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi 10i Purportedly Surfaces on Geekbench With 8GB of RAM

  10-12-2020 08:07
  
  Xiaomi Mi 10i has purportedly surfaced on benchmark website Geekbench with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is tipped to launch in India soon. Mi 10i is also believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G that debuted in China last month.
  
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• iOS 14.3 Release Candidate speed test (Video)

  10-12-2020 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yesterday we saw the new iOS 14.3 Release Candidate which has been released to developers, this is likely the final version of the software that will be released to everyone. Now we have a speed test video of iOS 14.3 Release Candidate vs iOS 14.2 and we get to see if there are any speed […](Read More ...)The post iOS 14.3 Release Candidate speed test (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple’s new Fitness+ workout subscription service to launch on December 15

  10-12-2020 07:17 via techguide.com.au
  
  Apple will launch its latest subscription platform – Fitness+ –  on December 15 and bring personalised studio style workouts to your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
  Fitness+ will also intelligently incorporate metrics from Apple Watch for a first of its kind experience that will allow users to exercise wherever and whenever is convenient to them.
  Users will be able to observe their heart rate obtained from their Apple Watch on the screen their viewing whether it’s the iPhone, i
  
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• Samsung Galaxy F62 Images Allegedly Leak; Could Be Called Galaxy E62

  10-12-2020 07:03
  
  Samsung Galaxy F62 rear panel pictures have surfaced online. As per a report, the phone will have a square-shaped camera module and dual-SIM support. It could have a glossy finish at the back. A report also claims that the phone will be called Galaxy E62 instead of Galaxy F62.
  
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• General Motors’ Cruise to Deploy Fully Driverless Cars in San Francisco

  10-12-2020 07:01
  
  General Motors' self-driving car company Cruise is sending vehicles without anybody behind the wheel in San Francisco, California, US, as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
  
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• Netflix India Reveals Most Popular Movies, Series in 2020

  10-12-2020 06:52
  
  Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Ludo, Raat Akeli Hai, Mismatched, and Bad Boy Billionaires: India are among Netflix’s most popular movies and series in India in 2020.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series India Launch Details Tipped, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Touted to Be Faster

  10-12-2020 06:50
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 India launch details have surfaced online. The Galaxy S21 series is said to go on sale in the country shortly after its global launch. Separately, the Galaxy S21 is expected to come with an upgraded in-display fingerprint sensor that could be 1.77 times bigger than its predecessor.
  
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• Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says Company Will Review AI Scholar Timnit Gebru's Abrupt Exit

  10-12-2020 06:49
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai has apologised for how a prominent artificial intelligence researcher's abrupt departure last week has “seeded doubts” in the company.
  
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• Lenovo K12 With Dual Rear Cameras, Lenovo K12 Pro With Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  10-12-2020 06:35
  
  Lenovo K12 and Lenovo K12 Pro have been launched in China. Lenovo K12 is a rebranded version of Moto E7 Plus and Lenovo K12 Pro is a rebranded variant of Moto G9 Power.
  
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• Apple, Google Ban X-Mode From Collecting Location Data From Users’ Phones

  10-12-2020 06:30
  
  Google, Apple confirmed that they are banning location-tracking software developed by data collection firm X-Mode Social from their app stores.
  
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• Mi Watch Lite With Built-In GPS, 120+ Watch Faces Launched

  10-12-2020 06:25
  
  Mi Watch Lite has been listed on Xiaomi’s global site, but its pricing and availability have not been announced yet. The watch features 5ATM water resistance and has a 1.4-inch colour touchscreen display.
  
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• Sony to Buy US Anime Giant Crunchyroll for $1.17 Billion

  10-12-2020 06:12
  
  Sony said it has agreed to buy US anime streaming giant Crunchyroll, that has more than three million paying subscribers, in a deal worth $1.17 billion (roughly Rs. 8,600 crores).
  
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• Google Will Lift Post-US Presidential Election Political Advertisement Ban Today

  10-12-2020 05:58
  
  Google will lift its temporary ban on election-related advertisements today, December 10. The search giant’s pause of election advertisements was one of its measures to combat misinformation and other abuses on its site.
  
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• YouTube Bans New Videos Claiming US Election Fraud Following Criticism

  10-12-2020 05:33
  
  YouTube banned new videos with bogus claims of election fraud, saying enough states have certified Joe Biden as the next US president to make it official.
  
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• SpaceX Starship Prototype Explodes on Landing After Test Launch, Elon Musk Hailed Ascent as Success

  10-12-2020 05:03
  
  SpaceX's Starship prototype exploded while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch from the company's rocket facility in Boca Chica, Texas, US, live video of the flight showed.
  
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