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• This Persistence of Vision Christmas Ornament Is the Most Hypnotizing Thing You’ll See Today

  25-12-2020 22:43 via gizmodo.com
  
  One of the best things to do during Christmas, in my humble opinion, is to check out all the ornaments on the trees. I especially like to look for the ornaments that are a little out of the ordinary—think Christmas tree on top of a car—cause they just rule. This year, I’ve found a tech ornament that’s absolutely…Read more...
  
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• How to Set Up Your New Google Nest Speaker

  25-12-2020 18:00 via wired.com
  
  "OK Google, help me set up my Google Nest Mini."
  
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• How to Set Up Your Nest Thermostat

  25-12-2020 18:00 via wired.com
  
  The future is here, and it's atmospherically superior.
  
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• Xiaomi Tipped to Launch Three Foldable Phones in 2021

  25-12-2020 14:39
  
  Xiaomi may launch three foldable smartphones in 2021. As per a tweet by display analyst Ross Young, Xiaomi will launch three types of foldable phones in three different designs – out-folding, in-folding, and clamshell.
  
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• Mi 11 Leaked Images Tip Design, Specifications Ahead of December 28 Launch

  25-12-2020 14:31
  
  Mi 11 purported live images have surfaced online. The images suggest the specifications and design of the upcoming Xiaomi phone ahead of its launch. Separately, some alleged marketing renders of the Mi 11 have been leaked on the Web.
  
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• Why HDR Looks Too Dark on Your TV, and How to Fix It

  25-12-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Wait, isn’t that fancy new TV supposed to deliver bright, beautiful images? If yours is a little dimmer than expected, we can help.
  
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• Save 91% on the WP Buzz Fast & Secure WordPress Hosting: Lifetime Subscription

  25-12-2020 13:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have an awesome deal for our readers on the WP Buzz Fast & Secure WordPress Hosting: Lifetime Subscription in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today. The WP Buzz Fast & Secure WordPress Hosting: Lifetime Subscription is available in our deals store for $39.99, that’s a saving of 91% off the normal price. You can […](Read More ...)The post Save 91% on the WP Buzz Fast & Secure WordPress Hosting: Lifetime Subscription appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Terraplanter hydroponic planter passes $10 milllion in funding

  25-12-2020 13:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Terraplanter is a new innovative way to grow plants without the need for soil or dirt. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the reusable plant growing system made from 100% natural materials. The technology of the terraplanter is based on the connection between the structure, the material and the plant itself says […](Read More ...)The post Terraplanter hydroponic planter passes $10 milllion in funding appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple Starts Charging Reduced App Store Commission From Some Developers

  25-12-2020 13:02
  
  Apple has started rolling out its reduced App Store commission, according to some developers. The company originally promised to bring the change under the App Store Small Business Programme from January 1, 2021.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M12 Gets NBTC Certification: Report

  25-12-2020 12:58
  
  Samsung Galaxy M12 has allegedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification website. The smartphone has allegedly surfaced on the US FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance.
  
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• The Master Guide to Setting Up All Your New Devices

  25-12-2020 12:00 via wired.com
  
  If you were just gifted a new phone, smartwatch, or home entertainment device, here's what to do with it.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

  25-12-2020 11:14
  
  Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphones have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The 5G variant is likely to get the same updates as the 4G variant. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the December 2020 Android security patch.
  
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• GoDaddy Apologises Over Fake Christmas Bonus ‘Phishing’ Email Security Test for Employees

  25-12-2020 11:05
  
  US web company GoDaddy apologized after an email that promised employees a Christmas bonus in the midst of the economic crisis turned out to be a computer security test.
  
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• Mi 11 to Feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Advanced Display Tech, Xiaomi Reveals

  25-12-2020 10:25
  
  Mi 11 is teased to come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Alongside the new glass, the new Mi-series flagship is teased to have an all-new display technology that is touted to be the best ever featured on Xiaomi phones to date.
  
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• Best Software Christmas Sale: Windows 10 Pro costs only $7.49

  25-12-2020 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sponsored: When is the best time to buy a computer or computer parts? It must be Christmas when there are big discounts. “Best Christmas Sale” on U2key – enjoy up to 52.5% discounts on Windows and Office! The same goes for buying software keys for Windows or Office Office suites from the U2key online store. […](Read More ...)The post Best Software Christmas Sale: Windows 10 Pro costs only $7.49 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G India Launch Imminent, Leaked BIS Listing Suggests

  25-12-2020 09:29
  
  Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G listing on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website has been tipped on Twitter, hinting at its upcoming India launch. A smartphone with model number CPH2201, which is claimed to be of the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone, has reportedly been spotted on the BIS site.
  
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• WHO Launches Mobile App for COVID-19 Updates, Again

  25-12-2020 09:00
  
  World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a mobile app called WHO COVID-19 Updates to provide latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Initially, WHO brought its coronavirus-focussed mobile app in April that it pulled from app stores shortly after release.
  
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• Over 60 Percent of Cybercrime Complaints in 2020 Linked to Financial Frauds: Delhi Police

  25-12-2020 08:35
  
  Sixty-two percent of the cybercrime complaints lodged in 2020 were related to financial frauds, Delhi Police said in a statement.
  
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• Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission’s Initial Data Released, Shows ‘Excellent Capability’ to Achieve Goal: ISRO

  25-12-2020 08:28
  
  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has released the first set of data from the country's second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2, for the general public.
  
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• FASTag Mandatory From January 1, Commuters Won't Be Required to Stop at Toll Plazas

  25-12-2020 08:12
  
  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from the new year.
  
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• AI-Designed Serotonin Sensor May Help Scientists Study Sleep, Mental Health

  25-12-2020 07:58
  
  In an article in Cell, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers described how they used advanced genetic engineering techniques to transform a bacterial protein into a new research tool that may help monitor serotonin transmission with greater fidelity than current methods.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A72 4G With Snapdragon 720G SoC Spotted on Geekbench

  25-12-2020 07:18
  
  Samsung Galaxy A72 has been allegedly spotted on Geekbench, suggesting that the smartphone could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The 4G smartphone was spotted with model number SM-A725F.
  
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• Retailers Brace for Flood of Returns From Online Shopping During Pandemic

  25-12-2020 06:50
  
  A huge surge in online shopping during the pandemic has been a saviour for retailers, but it comes at a price. Shoppers are expected to return twice as many items as they did during last year's holiday period.
  
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• MediaTek Surpasses Qualcomm to Become Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020: Counterpoint

  25-12-2020 06:50
  
  MediaTek outstripped Qualcomm and became the biggest smartphone chipset vendor, according to Counterpoint. The chipmaker gained 31-percent market share in the third quarter of 2020.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Could Cost USD199, and Around Rs. 20,000 in India

  25-12-2020 06:43
  
  Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earphones in January 2021 alongside the S21 series. A new rumour suggests that it will be priced at USD199, which means it could be the company’s most expensive true wireless headset yet.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Could Cost $199, and Around Rs. 20,000 in India

  25-12-2020 06:43
  
  Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earphones in January 2021 alongside the S21 series. A new rumour suggests that it will be priced at USD199, which means it could be the company’s most expensive true wireless headset yet.
  
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• Odisha Launches Career Portal for Students in Collaboration With UNICEF

  25-12-2020 06:33
  
  The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF has launched a career portal for Secondary and Higher Secondary students to help them with expert advice on their future careers.
  
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• Department of Telecom Conducts Drive Against Illegal Mobile Signal Boosters in Mumbai

  25-12-2020 06:10
  
  To curb the use of mobile boosters that wreak havoc on mobile networks and impact the experience for customers, Wireless Monitoring Organisation, Department of Telecom (DoT), with the support of relevant authorities and mobile operators, has conducted inspection drives in Mumbai.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Sued by Investor Over Botched Launch

  25-12-2020 05:49
  
  CD Projekt, the Polish video-game publisher of Cyberpunk 2077, was sued by an investor who claims the company misled him about the potential of the error-plagued game whose botched release this month caused shares to dive.
  
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• Laptops, Desktop PC Sales See 'Renaissance' Due to Pandemic; Shortages Won't Ease Until 2022

  25-12-2020 05:31
  
  The world stocked up on laptop and desktop computers in 2020 at a level not seen since the iPhone debuted in 2007, and manufacturers still are months away from fulfilling outstanding orders, hardware industry executives and analysts said.
  
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• SolarWinds Hack Cleanup Could Take Months, Cyber-Security Experts Say

  25-12-2020 05:15
  
  Using a subverted version of the company's software as a makeshift skeleton key, SolarWinds hackers crept into a swathe of US government networks, including the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce, Energy, State and other agencies besides.
  
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