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• 20 Memorial Day Deals to Spruce Up Your Smart Home

  31-05-2021 22:30 via wired.com
  
  From smart toothbrushes to app-controlled power strips, these deals will add a high-tech boost to your abode.
  
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• Asteroid 2021 KT1 Considered ‘Potentially Hazardous’ by NASA to Pass Near Earth on Tuesday

  31-05-2021 16:06
  
  A “potentially hazardous” asteroid is set to fly past the Earth on Tuesday (June 1), NASA has warned. The asteroid will be passing near our planet at a distance of around 4.5 million miles.
  
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• The Dog Poodemic Is Here. Call in the Dung-Hunting Drones

  31-05-2021 16:00 via wired.com
  
  Lockdown puppy madness has left sidewalks littered with feces. Robots that scan and scoop can help.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Getting May 2021 Android Security Patch in the US: Report

  31-05-2021 15:36
  
  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G on the Sprint carrier in the US is finally receiving May 2021 Android security patch. The update comes after the global version of the clamshell foldable smartphone received the June 2021 Android security patch. It is expected that the smartphone on other carrier networks in the US such as AT&T and T-Mobile could receive the update in the comi...
  
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• How to Game on a PC When You Can't Find a Graphics Card

  31-05-2021 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Don't want to get scammed by a scalper or pay more than double for a new GPU? We have some tips to help you keep gaming without emptying your wallet.
  
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• Android 12 to Block Third-Party Apps from Customising Sharing Menu: Report

  31-05-2021 14:53
  
  Google is restricting third-party apps from replacing the native Sharesheet in Android 12 to offer the same sharing menu across all apps, according to a report.
  
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• Samsung Begins Mass Production of 120Hz OLED LTPO Display Panels for iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max: Reports

  31-05-2021 14:32
  
  Samsung Display will reportedly produce over 80 million OLED panels for Apple, apparently for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Additionally, the Korean company will also continue to produce OLED panels for iPhone 12 and older models. In total, Samsung is reportedly going to produce 120 million OLED units for Apple in this year.
  
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• Google Chrome for Android Gets a New Screenshot Tool in the Sharing Menu

  31-05-2021 14:31
  
  Chrome 91 for Android is getting a new Screenshot tool in the sharing menu. The tool appears in the bottom row of the menu along with Copy Link, Send to Your Devices, QR Code, and Print options. Upon clicking at Screenshot, users can crop the image, add text or draw on it before sharing it, save it on their devices, or delete it entirely.
  
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• Realme C25s Price and Specifications Leaked, Said to Debut on June 12

  31-05-2021 14:30
  
  Realme C25s price and specifications have been leaked online ahead of it being announced officially. The new Realme phone is said to be launched in China as early as June 12.
  
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• Juhi Chawla Files Plea Against 5G Rollout in India Over ‘Radiation Impact’ Concerns

  31-05-2021 14:15
  
  Juhi Chawla has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court to stop the implementation of 5G in India over concerns about its radiation impact. Chawla said if the telecommunications industry’s plans for 5G come to fruition, no person, no animal, no bird, no insect and no plant on Earth will be able to avoid exposure to levels of RF radiation that are 10x to 100x times grea...
  
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• Remote Weddings and Memorials Are Here to Stay. Be Prepared

  31-05-2021 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Are you Zooming, streaming, or Skyping big life events? Here’s how to better prepare for tech glitches so you can get to the church on time.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earphones Specifications and Features Revealed in Leaked Promo Video

  31-05-2021 13:24
  
  Sony WF-1000XM4, although not officially launched yet, has been the subject of numerous leaks that have revealed much about the upcoming true wireless headset. A new leaked promo video reveals even more details, including key features of the WF-1000XM4.
  
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• Windows 10 Users Report of Annoying Pop-Ups Recommending Edge Browser, Bing Search Engine: How to Disable

  31-05-2021 13:12
  
  Users on Reddit are complaining about this new prompt showing up on their Windows 10 systems sporadically. These notifications recommend Microsoft Bing to be the default search engine and Microsoft Edge to be the default browser. They show up if these two aren’t already set as default apps.
  
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• Jio Reintroduces Rs. 98 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 1.5GB Daily High-Speed Data for 14 Days

  31-05-2021 13:04
  
  Reliance Jio has reintroduced the Rs. 98 prepaid recharge plan with benefits including 1.5GB daily high-speed data access and unlimited voice calls for 14 days.
  
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• The Gear to Carry on Your Next Bikepacking Adventure

  31-05-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Here's what to consider (and what to buy) before safely heading out on a multiday cycling trip into the hinterlands.
  
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• iQoo Z3 to Launch as India’s First Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G Smartphone, Amazon Availability Confirmed

  31-05-2021 12:57
  
  iQoo Z3 will be launched in India as the first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC, and it will be available via Amazon. The smartphone was launched in China in March, and is claimed to have scored 450K+ on AnTuTu benchmark. The company will reveal details on hardware of the Indiavariant in the coming days.
  
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• Perseverance Rover Takes 'Road Trip' on Mars. Here's What Red Planet Looks Like

  31-05-2021 12:07
  
  Mars Trek gives you a Google Maps like view of the surface of Mars, while the Perseverance Rover is mapping out routes on its own now.
  
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• New Study Shows Brain Training Programmes Not Associated With Benefits of Cognition

  31-05-2021 11:38
  
  Does playing Crossword, Sudoku, and other brain training games actually make you any smarter? A new study says no. So unless you really enjoy the crossword, maybe it is time to start up Angry Birds instead.
  
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• Twitter May Soon Launch Facebook-Like Emoji Reactions for Tweets

  31-05-2021 11:32
  
  Twitter could soon release emoji reactions for tweets, much like what Facebook and LinkedIn have for their posts. The reactions could include Likes, Cheer, Hmm, Sad, and Haha. These emojis were spotted by reverse engineering excerpt Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter. "We're always exploring additional ways for people to express themselves in conversations happening on Twit...
  
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• Twitter Has Paused Accepting Verification Requests in Just Over a Week After Relaunch

  31-05-2021 11:16
  
  Twitter has paused accepting new requests just over a week after relaunching the verification programme. The microblogging company said that they are ‘rolling in’ or reviewing the verification requests received and will reopen requests soon. Twitter had added a blue badge and described the categories of people eligible to apply for it when it relaunched the verifi...
  
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• Google Hid Privacy Settings on Android Phones, Made Confusing Data Collection Policies: Report

  31-05-2021 11:15
  
  New unredacted documents from an Arizona, US lawsuit against Google reportedly suggests that the search giant hid privacy settings and made them harder to find for users. The documents reportedly reveal that Google continued to collect location data, even when key location sharing was turned off. The company used different methods like Wi-Fi, or third-party apps not a...
  
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• Google Pixel 6 Camera Improvements Tipped, Include Gimbal-Like Stabilisation, Samsung Sensor

  31-05-2021 10:53
  
  Google Pixel 6 smartphones are claimed to launch with several improvements in the overall camera performance. As per a tipster, Google Pixel 6 will have a Samsung sensor, and custom-made NPU as well as ISP that will perform better than the Google Pixel 5. The phone is also said to feature Gimbal-like stabilisation and offer enhanced video performance.
  
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• Amazon’s Sidewalk Will Share Your Internet With Neighbors

  31-05-2021 10:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Many of our devices these days need to connect to the cloud to complete the setup process, which can be a bit worrisome when you’re trying to set up a new device and you don’t have an internet connection. However, in the future, Amazon aims to solve that problem by getting entire neighborhoods to share […](Read More ...)The post Amazon’s Sidewalk Will Share Your Internet With Neighbors appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• China to Send 3 Astronauts to Its Space Station Tianhe aka Heavenly Harmony in June

  31-05-2021 10:16
  
  China plans to send three astronauts to its newly operational space station Tianhe, or Heavenly Harmony, in June, according to a space official.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications Tipped, Leaked Renders Show Design

  31-05-2021 10:03
  
  Samsung Galaxy A03s alleged renders and key specifications have been leaked. The upcoming phone has a design similar to the Galaxy A02s, but it seems to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port. It is also seen carrying a triple rear camera setup and a 6.5-inch display.
  
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• Realme X7 Max 5G With 120Hz Display Launched in India, Realme Smart TV 4K Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

  31-05-2021 09:55
  
  Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K were launched in India during a virtual event on Monday. The Realme X7 Max 5G comes with features such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The Realme Smart TV 4K comes in 43- and 50-inch screen sizes.
  
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• Twitter Must Comply With New IT Rules for Digital Media, Says Delhi High Court

  31-05-2021 09:50
  
  Twitter was told by the Delhi High Court on Monday that it has to comply with the new Information Technology Rules for digital media if they have not been stayed. While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.
  
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• Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Wired, 120W Wireless Fast Charging Technologies

  31-05-2021 09:31
  
  Xiaomi has introduced a new fast charging technology called HyperCharge.The 200W HyperCharge Wired charger is claimed to fully charge a 4000mAh battery in under 8 min. The company also demoed 120W wireless fast charging technology that takes 15 minutes to fully charge a device with the same battery capacity. For testing both the technologies, the company uses a Mi 11 ...
  
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• WhatsApp won’t limit accounts for those who don’t accept new privacy policy

  31-05-2021 09:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have some good news. You will be able to continue using your WhatsApp account even if you do not accept the new privacy policy that it launched earlier this month. At least for now. The Facebook-owned chat service said before the policy took effect on May 15th that it was going to progressively limit […](Read More ...)The post WhatsApp won’t limit accounts for those who don’t accept new privacy policy appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Elon Musk Found a 'Great Idea' for Dogecoin, Joining in on Social Media's Ribbing of His Favourite Cryptocurrency

  31-05-2021 09:15
  
  Dogecoin's origins as a joke are hard to shake even as it has matured into a real asset that is being held by many investors. People still make endless memes about the currency, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk jumped into the fray with a joke about how it could be used.
  
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• How I shot the Super Blood Moon through my telescope

  31-05-2021 09:14 via techguide.com.au
  
  It was a big night last week when we were able to see the Super Blood Moon and everyone with a camera did their best to try and capture it whether that camera was on a smartphone, had a long lens attached to it or was on the end of a telescope.
  My camera was on the end of a telescope and I was pretty pleased with the results.
  I’ve had a lot of people asking me how I managed to capture it in such high quality so I’m going to go through what was involved.That sort of clarity can be ach
  
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• Disney+ Hotsar June 2021: Loki, Luca, MasterChef Australia, and More

  31-05-2021 08:34
  
  Loki Marvel TV series, Pixar’s Luca, MasterChef Australia season 13, Raya and the Last Dragon, Queen of the South season 5, Pose season 3, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, Wolfgang, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Star Wars: The Bad Batch — the biggest movies and TV shows on Disney+ Hotstar in June 2021.
  
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• OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Getting OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With Camera, Network, and System Improvements

  31-05-2021 08:27
  
  OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are receiving the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update in India. It will soon be rolled out in Europe and North America. OnePlus has included camera, network, and system improvements with the update. There is no information regarding the bundled Android security patch or the size of the update. The update will be rolled out in an incremental manner.
  
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• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Could Launch in India as Poco X3 GT

  31-05-2021 08:20
  
  Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G may launch as the Poco X3 GT in India, as well as in a few other countries, multiple tweets by a tipster have hinted. The smartphone, which was launched alongside the vanilla Redmi Note 10 5G in China earlier this month, comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging.
  
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• Amazon Prime Subscription Available at 50 Percent Off for Those Aged Between 18 and 24: All Details

  31-05-2021 08:16
  
  This Youth Offer can only be availed by youngsters aged between 18-24 years. Further, this offer can only be redeemed through the Android app and mobile browser version for any other OS. This means that while the offer is not applicable via the iOS app, it can be redeemed by logging into the Amazon app via the mobile browser.
  
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• Burrp Founder Anand Jain Launched a Pigeon Fighting Startup Because he Found Them Annoying

  31-05-2021 07:35
  
  The Burrp founder noticed how omnipresent pigeons were in Mumbai soon after returning to the country from America. And so while he was launching Burrp, he decided to launch a parallel company called BirdGuard.
  
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• Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

  31-05-2021 07:18
  
  Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K are set to launch in India today (May 31). The launch event will be livestreamed through Realme India’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
  
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• Realme GT 5G Teased to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications

  31-05-2021 07:16
  
  Realme has published a dedicated page on its India site for the global 5G summit. The summit is slated to be held on June 3 and on the same page, Realme has teased the arrival of the Realme GT 5G here. This phone was launched in China in March.
  
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• Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath Clarifies 100 Crore Salary News on Twitter, Calls it 'Unwanted Noise'

  31-05-2021 07:01
  
  After reports emerged that some of the Zerodha board has approved Rs. 100 crore salaries for three members of the  top leadership, including CEO Nithin Kamath, they were slammed for paying themselves huge salaries
  
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• Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex That Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

  31-05-2021 06:56
  
  Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.
  
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• Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

  31-05-2021 06:56
  
  Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.
  
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• ‘No’: Savage dig at press conference

  31-05-2021 06:40
  
  The federal government’s coronavirus-tracing app has identified no cases in Victoria’s latest Covid-19 outbreak, according to the state’s health minister.
  
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• Fitbit to Introduce Snoring Detection to its Smartwatch, Fitness Band Models

  31-05-2021 06:35
  
  Fitbit could introduce a new feature on its smartwatch and fitness band models that have a microphone, which would allow them to detect snoring and ambient sound. The feature is said to be a major drain on the device's battery.
  
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• Intel 5G Solution 5000, New Faster 'Tiger Lake' Laptop CPUs Announced at Computex 2021

  31-05-2021 06:13
  
  The Intel 5G Solution 5000 will enable laptop OEMs to bring 5G-enabled laptops to market this year, and new faster Tiger Lake 11th Gen CPUs will help users get a bit more performance.
  
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• Hands on with the Dyson V15 Detect which has a laser and acoustic dust sensing

  31-05-2021 04:34 via techguide.com.au
  
  As a big Star Wars fan it’s no surprise that I like products with lasers but I never thought that one of those products would be Dyson’s latest V15 Detect powerful cordless vacuum.
  Yes there is a laser aboard the V15 Detect and it helps it live up to its name by helping customers detect hidden dirt on hard floors.The laser, which was naturally designed by Dyson’s talented engineers, shines a beam across the floor on the path of the V15’s head and clearly exposes any dust
  
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