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• Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance

  24-03-2021 21:09 via wired.com
  
  Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.
  
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• Realme 8 Pro, Realme 8 With Quad Rear Cameras, Super AMOLED Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  24-03-2021 15:59
  
  Realme 8 Pro and Realme 8 have launched in India and come with impressive specifications. The Realme 8 Pro packs a 108-megapixel primary rear camera sensor.
  
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• Google Search Gets New Tools to Improve Online Learning Capabilities for Students and Teachers

  24-03-2021 14:46
  
  Google Search is getting five new tools to help students, teachers, and parents with complex STEM concepts through Google’s L.E.A.R.N initiative.
  
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• OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 Update in India With System-Level Optimisations

  24-03-2021 14:44
  
  OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 as their first software update after launch. The update fixes some issues and brings system-level optimisations to both new OnePlus phones.
  
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• Nokia X20 5G Spotted on FCC, Alleged IMEI Database Listing Suggests Imminent India Launch

  24-03-2021 14:11
  
  Nokia X20 5G has allegedly been spotted on US FCC and India IMEI database with model number TA-1341. The IMEI listing hints that the phone could launch in India soon. If reports are to be believed, the smartphone may be launched on April 8.
  
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• Australian lidar maker Baraja collects $31M B round to illuminate the future of autonomy

  24-03-2021 14:01
  
  Lidar companies across the planet are going SPAC, but Baraja isn’t in a hurry to go public. The Australian lidar maker has raised a $31M B round to continue the deployment and development of its “unique and ingenious” imaging system, with participation beyond the usual VC suspects.
  Baraja’s lidar uses what the company calls SpectrumScan, letting physics do the hard work of directing the light. By passing its laser through a prism, different wavelengths of light go in diff
  
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• Parler Faces Lawsuit From Former CEO John Matze Over Defamation, Improper Ousting

  24-03-2021 13:35
  
  John Matze said in a lawsuit he was fired for trying to tone down extremism on the site. He said wealthy philanthropist Rebekah Mercer, website associates Jeffrey Wernick and Mark Meckler, and podcaster and television analyst Dan Bongino conspired to steal his company share.
  
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• Lenovo 14w Gen 2, 100w Gen 3, 300w Gen 3, 500w Gen 3 Laptops With MIL-STD-810H Certification Launched

  24-03-2021 13:11
  
  Lenovo 14w Gen 2, Lenovo 100w Gen 3, Lenovo 300w Gen 3, and Lenovo 500w Gen 3 laptop models have been launched. They come with AMD and Intel processors with a claimed battery life of 10 hours.
  
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• This Smart Electric Kettle Levels Up Your Morning Cup

  24-03-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Warming up water never looked so good with the Stagg EKG+ from Fellow. The smooth pouring gooseneck and temperature control are chef's kiss.
  
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• Google and Microsoft Join Forces to Fix Compatibility Issues Across Browsers

  24-03-2021 12:48
  
  Google and Microsoft along with Web Committee joined hands to fix five main problems Web developers face regarding compatibility across different browsers.
  
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• Mi TV Stick Now Available for Rs 2,499 on Mi.com, Flipkart

  24-03-2021 12:46
  
  Mi TV Stick by Xiaomi has got a price cut of Rs. 300, and is now available for Rs 2,400 in India. The streaming device is available at a discounted price under the Mi Super Sale. It is available for purchase from mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home stores, and the company’s retail partners.
  
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• Amazon Delivery Staff in India Plans for a Nationwide Strike That Could Impact Lakhs of Customers

  24-03-2021 12:38
  
  Amazon’s delivery staff in India plans to go on a nationwide strike in the coming days to demand an increase in commission rates, insurance claim, and not making the know-your-customer (KYC) process compulsory.
  
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• Google News Showcase to Offer Access to Content From Italian Publishers

  24-03-2021 12:02
  
  Google said it had sealed agreements with various Italian publishers to offer access to some of their content on the US tech giant's Showcase news platform.
  
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• Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t

  24-03-2021 12:00 via wired.com
  
  There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.
  
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• Mi 11 Lite Price, Renders, Specifications Leaked Ahead of Expected Launch

  24-03-2021 11:56
  
  Mi 11 Lite price, renders, and specifications may have leaked online. The phone is said to start at EUR 279 (roughly Rs. 24,000) for the 64GB storage variant. The Mi 11 Lite may be launched on March 29.
  
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• iQOO 7 India Launch Teased, to Be Priced Under Rs. 40,000

  24-03-2021 11:23
  
  iQoo 7 will be launched in India under Rs. 40,000, the company teased on Twitter. The smartphone was launched in China in January, and it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It comes with a 6.62-inch AMOLED 120Hz display and a triple rear camera setup.
  
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• Delhi Man Deletes 1,200 Microsoft User Accounts In US, Jailed For 2 Years

  24-03-2021 11:14
  
  An Indian national has been sentenced by a US court in California to two years in prison, who after being fired by his company accessed its server and deleted over 1,200 Microsoft user accounts, according to a statement.
  
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• Lenovo 14e Gen 2, 100e Gen 3, 300e Gen 3, 500e Gen 3 Education-Focussed Chromebook Models Launched

  24-03-2021 10:57
  
  Lenovo 14e Gen 2, Lenovo 100e Gen 3, Lenovo 300e Gen 3, and Lenovo 500e Gen 3 Chromebook models with a focus on education have launched. They come with MIL-STD-810H certification.
  
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• Nokia 3.2 Receiving Android 11 Update in India and 33 More Countries

  24-03-2021 10:54
  
  Nokia 3.2 is receiving its share of the Android 11 update. India and 33 other countries are part of the first set of nations to receive the update.
  
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• OnePlus Nord Getting OxygenOS 11.1.1.2 Update With March 2021 Android Security Patch in India

  24-03-2021 10:12
  
  OnePlus Nord have started receiving Android 11-based OxygenOS 11.1.1.2 update. It brings along March 2021 Android security patch, some system-level fixes and improvements in system stability.
  
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• iPhone 11 Available at Effective Starting Price of Rs. 41,900 in India With Holi Offer

  24-03-2021 09:54
  
  Apple iPhone 11 is available in India at an effective starting price of Rs. 41,900 under a limited-period Holi offer. The offer is hosted by Apple Premium Reseller Imagine.
  
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• Elon Musk Says 'Can Now Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin'

  24-03-2021 09:48
  
  Tesla chief Elon Musk said the company's electric vehicles can now be bought using Bitcoin and the option will be available outside the United States later this year.
  
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• Amazfit T-Rex Pro With 10ATM Water Resistance and Bio-Tracking PPG Sensor Launched, to Debut in India Soon

  24-03-2021 09:21
  
  Amazfit T-Rex Pro smartwatch has been unveiled in global markets. It is an upgraded version of the Amazfit T-Rex and comes with 10ATM water resistance.
  
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• Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Announces IDM 2.0 Strategy, to Spend $20 Billion on US Chip Plants

  24-03-2021 08:57
  
  Intel will greatly expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity as new chief executive Pat Gelsinger announced its IDM 2.0 strategy. The company plans to spend as much as $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,45,300 crores) to build two factories in Arizona and to open up its factories to outside customers.
  
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• OnePlus Watch Listed at an Introductory Price of Rs. 14,999: All the Details

  24-03-2021 08:27
  
  OnePlus Watch was announced on March 23 with a price tag of Rs. 16,999. It is now listed at an introductory price tag of Rs. 14,999. Here are all the details
  
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• Realme Smart Scale Specifications Revealed Hours Ahead of Launch Today, Will Feature 16 Health Measurements

  24-03-2021 07:55
  
  Realme Smart Scale will be launched today, March 24, at 7:30pm IST. It will come with sixteen health measurements such as weight, far rate, Body Mass Index (BMI), muscle mass, and more.
  
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• Google Chrome 90 Becomes Faster and More Secure With HTTPS Protocol Update

  24-03-2021 07:26
  
  Google Chrome 90 update will make HTTPS protocol standard across the Web browser, making it faster and more secure. Here are all the details.
  
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• Mortal Kombat to Also Release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in India

  24-03-2021 07:17
  
  Mortal Kombat will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in Indian cinemas, Warner Bros. India has announced. Mortal Kombat release date in India is April 16.
  
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• Moto G50 Render Leak Tips 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera, TENAA Listing Suggests 5,000mAh Battery

  24-03-2021 07:08
  
  Moto G50 alleged renders and TENAA certification listing show that the smartphone, which is claimed to have the XT2137 model number, will pack a triple rear camera setup. Multiple reports also suggest that the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and it will run on Android 11.
  
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• Amazon releases new Fire Stick devices and Alexa Voice Remote to make streaming easier

  24-03-2021 07:05 via techguide.com.au
  
  Amazon is changing the way you access and view your home entertainment with the introduction of three new Fire TV devices in Australia – the Fire Stick 4K, the Fire Stick TV and the new Alexa Voice Remote.
  The products are available to pre-order now and on amazon.com.au and JB Hi-Fi and they will be available from April 21.These new devices bring popular streaming apps to your TV including Netflix, Prime Video, Stan, YouTube, Disney+, ABC iView, tenplay much more.
  The Alexa Fire Stick devi
  
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• OnePlus 9 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Durability Tests

  24-03-2021 06:43
  
  OnePlus 9 Pro went through JerryRigEverything’s durability tests and it survived. The phone did not break, scratch easily, or malfunction under heat.
  
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• Tencent CEO Pony Ma Said to Meet China Antitrust Officials as Scrutiny Widens

  24-03-2021 06:30
  
  Pony Ma, the reticent founder of Tencent Holdings, China's biggest social media and video games company, met with China's antitrust watchdog officials this month to discuss compliance at his group, two people with direct knowledge said.
  
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• Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

  24-03-2021 06:20
  
  Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are set to launch in India today, March 24. The launch event will be held virtually through a livestream. Both phones in the Realme 8 series are expected to have Super AMOLED displays and run on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top out-of-the-box. The Realme 8 Pro is also teased to come with a 108-megapixel primary camera.
  
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• Black Widow, Cruella, Pixar’s Luca Headed to Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar

  24-03-2021 06:19
  
  Black Widow release date delayed to July 9, now coming to cinemas and Disney+ with Premier Access at the same time. Black Widow Hotstar release date could be October 8. Cruella opens May 28 in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Pixar’s Luca debuts June 18 exclusively on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
  
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• Streaming Drives 7.4 Percent Growth in Global Recorded Music Business Last Year

  24-03-2021 05:42
  
  The global recorded music business grew by 7.4 percent last year, an industry body said, as streaming continued to drive a fast-paced recovery from the doldrums of the piracy era.
  
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• Tesla's In-Car Cameras Raise Privacy Concerns: Report

  24-03-2021 05:29
  
  Tesla's use of in-car cameras to record and transmit video footage of passengers to develop self-driving technology raises privacy concerns, as per US magazine Consumer Reports.
  
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• Facebook F8 2021 Annual Conference Could Lack Mark Zuckerberg’s Appearance, Will Be a Low-Key Virtual Event

  24-03-2021 05:16
  
  Facebook said its once grand annual gathering of software developers will be a one-day, online event this June, potentially lacking an appearance by top executive Mark Zuckerberg.
  
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• The accessories you need for the PlayStation 5 console

  24-03-2021 03:22 via techguide.com.au
  
  The PlayStation 5 is certainly in hot demand and if you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on one you’ll be interested to hear about the official accessories you can buy for the console.
  These include the Pulse 3D wireless headset, the DualSense charging station, the PlayStation 5 Dual Sense wireless controller, the PS5 HD camera and the PS5 media remote.
  Even of you don’t have your PlayStation 5 just yet you’d still be interested in taking note of these products and
  
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• Redmi Note 10 Pro Goes on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

  24-03-2021 03:00
  
  Redmi Note 10 Pro will go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Mi.com and Amazon at 12pm (noon). They can also be purchased from Mi Home stores, and offline retailers.
  
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