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• Mi Mix 4 With Under-Display Selfie Camera, Snapdragon 888+ SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

  10-08-2021 16:41
  
  Mi Mix 4 was launched in China on Tuesday as Xiaomi’s first commercial phone to carry an under-display selfie camera. The Xiaomi phone also carries features including stereo speakers and a curved AMOLED display. Alongside the Mi Mix 4, Xiaomi launched the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro as its new tablets as well as Xiaomi Sound smart speaker and Mi TV Master 77-inch and ...
  
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• YouTube Is Getting a New Feature That Lets Users Skip Chapters by Using Two-Finger Double-Tap Gesture

  10-08-2021 15:40
  
  YouTube getting another feature that will let users skip chapters, provided the content publisher has already defined them in the description. Users would need to double-tap using two fingers on the right side to skip to the next chapter and the on the left side to rewind to the previous chapter. The update seems like a server-wide update or may reach all users an acc...
  
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• AMC Theatres Jumps On to the Bitcoin Bandwagon, Will Accept Cryptocurrency for Movie Tickets

  10-08-2021 15:10
  
  AMC, the largest cinema chain in America, says that it will accept payments in Bitcoin on its websites, so that customers can use the cryptocurrency to book tickets for any AMC theatre.
  
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• Spotify Offering 3 Additional Months for Free With 6-Month Premium Plan Till August 15

  10-08-2021 15:00
  
  Spotify is offering three additional months for free on purchasing six months of the Premium plan. The audio streaming service has made this offer available till August 15. Essentially, users can get nine months of Premium membership for Rs. 719.
  
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• Here’s How to Try All the Top New iOS 15 Features Now

  10-08-2021 15:00 via wired.com
  
  The next version of Apple’s iPhone operating system debuts this fall, but you can try the public beta—at your own risk.
  
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• Xiaomi Leads 5G Android Phone Shipments Globally, Captures 26 Percent Market in Q2 2021: Strategy Analytics

  10-08-2021 14:56
  
  Xiaomi topped the 5G Android phone shipments globally in the second quarter of 2021, Strategy Analytics said citing its latest research. Vivo followed Xiaomi and came second, followed by Oppo, Samsung, and Realme.
  
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• Google Titan Security Keys For Two-Factor Authentication With NFC Launched: Price, Features

  10-08-2021 14:03
  
  Google Titan security keys are getting new versions with USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectivity. Both security keys will also feature NFC, a functionality earlier available only with USB Type-A security key. The USB Type-A security key will retail for $30 (roughly Rs. 2,200) and the USB Type-C security key will retail for $35 (roughly Rs. 2,600). Google is discontinui...
  
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• 22 Dorm-Friendly Picks for Heading Back to College

  10-08-2021 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Deck out your living space and make chemistry class a cinch with our favorite gear.
  
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• Asus ROG Phone 5s Specifications Tipped; May Come With Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, Up to 18GB RAM

  10-08-2021 13:29
  
  Asus ROG Phone 5s specifications have surfaced online. The upcoming gaming phone is expected to launch this year and may come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus, up to 18GB RAM, and more.
  
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• What Are the Advantages of Blockchain Technology?

  10-08-2021 13:23 via techguide.com.au
  
  Blockchain technology is a mind-blowing application of Ethereum and Bitcoin. It allows fast transfer of digital assets online without the involvement of third-party like banks or any government institute. Bitcoin and blockchain allow users to complete financial transactions with ease. The way the system works is quite transparent, secure, and fast.
  The primary advantage of blockchain technology is that an individual can send or receive money from anywhere in the world at any time. Cryptocurrenci
  
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• TikTok Surpassed Facebook to Become Most Downloaded App Worldwide in 2020: Nikkei Asia

  10-08-2021 13:01
  
  TikTok surpassed Facebook to become the most downloaded app in the world in 2020, according to the data compiled by Nikkei Asia from analytics platform App Annie.
  
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• Robots, Microscopes, and Other Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn

  10-08-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  So much education happens outside of school, whether it's virtual or in-person. These tools will turn your kids into curious scientists exploring their world.
  
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• Amazon to Pay US Shoppers Hurt by Others' Products, Does Not Admit Liability

  10-08-2021 11:40
  
  Amazon said it would pay customers who suffer injuries or property damage from defective goods others sell on its US platform, in a new policy that could reduce litigation.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series to Be Powered by New Exynos W920 SoC With Embedded 4G LTE Modem

  10-08-2021 11:27
  
  Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series will be powered by an Exynos W920 SoC, which is Samsung’s latest chipset for its next-generation of wearables. The Korean tech giant just announced the new SoC and says it offers “high performance, efficiency and LTE connectivity, packed in the industry’s smallest form factor.”
  
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• Twitter Has 'Prima Facie' Appointed Officials in Compliance With New IT Rules: Centre to Delhi High Court

  10-08-2021 11:24
  
  Centre told the Delhi High Court that prima facie, it appears Twitter has appointed Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer, and Nodal Contact Person in compliance of recently amended IT Rule.
  
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• Twitter Has Appointed Officials in Compliance With New IT Rules: Centre to Delhi High Court

  10-08-2021 11:24
  
  On Friday, Twitter informed the Delhi High Court that permanent appointments have been made for the posts of Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer and Nodal contact person.
  
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• HP Envy 14 (2021), Envy 15 (2021) With 11th-Gen Intel Processors, Up to 16.5-Hour Battery Launched in India

  10-08-2021 11:08
  
  HP Envy 14 (2021) and HP Envy 15 (2021) were launched in India on Tuesday. Both new HP laptops come with 11th-generation Intel Core processors and have an all-new cooling system. The laptops are also upgradable to Windows 11.
  
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• HP Envy 14 (2021), Envy 15 (2021) With 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, Up to 16.5-Hour Battery Launched in India

  10-08-2021 11:08
  
  HP Envy 14 (2021) and HP Envy 15 (2021) were launched in India on Tuesday. Both new HP laptops come with 11th-generation Intel Core processors and have an all-new cooling system. The laptops are also upgradable to Windows 11.
  
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• OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Tipped to Launch in India in Coming Weeks

  10-08-2021 11:06
  
  OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition is expected to launch in the coming weeks. An exact launch date is not known, but the product will likely begin to be teased very soon. The wearable is tipped to come with six new watch faces and a fresh paint job.
  
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• COVID-19 Detection Within an Hour? This Device Makes It Possible, as Accurate as PCR Test

  10-08-2021 11:04
  
  A team of engineers at MIT and Harvard University has designed a small device that can detect and report SARS-CoV-2 from a saliva sample within an hour. The study also demonstrates that the test is as accurate as a PCR test.
  
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• Realme C3 Getting Android 11-Based Realme UI 2.0 Update in India

  10-08-2021 11:00
  
  Realme C3 is getting a stable version of the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update in India. The update changelog mentions many new features, bug fixes, and improvements that can be categorised under personalisations, system, launcher, security and privacy, games, and more. There is no mention of the bundled Android security patch nor the size of the update.
  
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• Google's Larry Page Entered New Zealand During Pandemic, Granted Residency

  10-08-2021 11:00
  
  Google Co-Founder Larry Page has been granted New Zealand residency. Page had applied for residency last year in November and it was granted in February this year under a category reserved for wealthy investors.
  
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• Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 336,000 Accounts for Cheating, Crosses 48 Million Downloads

  10-08-2021 10:32
  
  Battlegrounds Mobile India has banned over 336,000 players for using illegal programmes to gain advantage in some form. The game has also crossed the 48 million downloads-mark and players have been rewarded.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 ‘Note Pack’ Bundle Leaked Ahead of Launch, Tipped to Include S Pen and Charger

  10-08-2021 10:14
  
  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is reported to be bundled with a ‘Note Pack’ for customers who pre-order. This bundle is tipped to include an S Pen, a charger, and a case. The charger is reported to be a 25W adapter.
  
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin ‘Will Unite a Deeply Divided Country’

  10-08-2021 10:08
  
  Bitcoin enthusiast Jack Dorsey who helms Twitter and Square has said that 'Bitcoin will unite a deeply divided country' in his most recent comments in support of the cryptocurrency.
  
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• Do yourself a favour and listen to Episode 463 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast

  10-08-2021 10:06 via techguide.com.au
  
  Do yourself a big favour and tune in to Episode 463 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast, hosted by editor Stephen Fenech, so you can stay updated an educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews.
  On this week’s show: straight out of the X Files – did a Uniden security camera pick up a UFO, Google has expanded its range of Nest cameras and introduces a video doorbell and how does Australia compare when it comes to paying for mobile data.
  In the Tech Guide reviews we take a
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Price, Key Specifications, Design Tipped Via Amazon Listing

  10-08-2021 10:01
  
  Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. The TWS earphones were spotted on a listing on Amazon France, suggesting the price, key specifications, design, and colour options. The price shown on the e-commerce listing is EUR 149.99 (roughly Rs. 13,100). The Galaxy Buds 2 may come with active noise cancellation (ANC). The earphone...
  
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• The one thing you should be checking on your iPhone

  10-08-2021 09:59
  
  It’s surprisingly easy to lose track of your digital subscriptions and find your budget spiralling.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Regulator Says Easing of Restrictions in Japan Must Wait

  10-08-2021 09:56
  
  Japan needs more convincing of the merits for making cryptocurrency investing easier for its population, according to the country’s top regulator.
  
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• Life’s still Good for LG as it launches all-new campaign of rediscovery

  10-08-2021 09:52 via techguide.com.au
  
  LG Electronics Australia has launched an all-new campaign – Rediscover Good – to remind customers, despite the events of the last 18 months including bushfires, floods and COVID-19, of the good in their life.
  It is LG’s first local brand campaign in more than a decade and more than 21 years after the company’s globally recognised “Life’s Good” slogan was coined.
  LG’s says Life and Good have different meanings today than when they were first used at
  
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• Marvel Pays Just $5,000 to Comic Book Writers, Even as MCU Movies Make Billions: Report

  10-08-2021 09:48
  
  Marvel movies might be making billions of dollars at the box office, but most comic book talent is being paid just $5,000 (about Rs. 3.72 lakhs) and an invitation to the film’s premiere.
  
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• Boeing Assessing Launch Dates in August for CST-100 Starliner Space Capsule

  10-08-2021 09:28
  
  Boeing said it was assessing multiple dates this month for the launch of its CST-100 Starliner space capsule to the International Space Station.
  
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• WhatsApp Web, Desktop Getting Photo Editing Tools; Android Beta Gets New Emojis: Report

  10-08-2021 09:14
  
  WhatsApp Web and desktop app are reportedly getting photo editing tools, a feature that has been present only on the mobile app till now. These tools will allow users to edit photos with an additional option to add stickers before sending them.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE With Triple Rear Cameras Spotted in Hastily Pulled Instagram Teaser

  10-08-2021 09:14
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE briefly appeared on the company’s Instagram account ahead of its official launch. The Samsung phone was initially speculated to come at the Galaxy Unpacked event that is happening later this week. However, Samsung was recently reported to have delayed the launch.
  
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• Poloniex Cryptocurrency Exchange Agrees to Pay $10.4 Million to Settle US SEC Charges

  10-08-2021 09:08
  
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Poloniex has agreed to pay roughly $10.4 million (roughly Rs. 77.43 crores) to settle charges of operating as an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange.
  
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• Vi RedX Family Plan With Up to Five Member Connections Launched

  10-08-2021 09:03
  
  Vi’s new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,299 RedX Family postpaid plans come with three-member and five-member connection benefits. Both the plans offer unlimited calls, unlimited data, 3,000 SMS messages per month, and benefits like Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription.
  
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• Ether Rocks: Digital Rock Paintings Fetching Six-Digit Figures on Ethereum Blockchain

  10-08-2021 09:00
  
  Ether Rock, a digital painting of a Grey-coloured rock, part of a pet project from 2017, has sold for an outrageously high price. Its non-fungible token (NFT) version was sold for ETH 33 — equivalent to $100,000 (roughly Rs 75 lakhs).
  
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• Justice League 2 ‘A Number of Years Away’, DCEU Producer Charles Roven Says

  10-08-2021 08:23
  
  Justice League 2 is “a number of years away” according to producer Charles Roven, behind DC Extended Universe movies such as Justice League, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, and Man of Steel.
  
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• PUBG-Maker Krafton’s Share Prices Tumble as Much as 20 Percent on IPO Debut

  10-08-2021 08:22
  
  Krafton’s shares fell as much as 20 percent from their IPO price on their trading debut on Tuesday.
  
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• Amazon, Top Indian Seller Cloudtail End Relationship Amid Regulatory Heat Over Preferential Treatment

  10-08-2021 08:05
  
  Amazon and one of its biggest sellers in India, Cloudtail, have decided to end their relationship following years of allegations from brick-and-mortar retailers that the seller received preferential treatment.
  
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• Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion to Launch in India on August 17, Flipkart Availability Confirmed

  10-08-2021 07:53
  
  Motorola has confirmed via social media posts that its Edge 20 model will launch in the Indian market on August 17. The phone will be made available via Flipkart and the launch event will take place at 12pm IST. Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will also launch alongside in the Indian market.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A03s Price, Colour Options Leak Ahead of Launch

  10-08-2021 07:52
  
  Samsung Galaxy A03s price and colour options have been leaked. The upcoming budget smartphone could be priced at EUR 150 (roughly Rs. 13,100) for the 3GB + 32GB storage variant. It is being speculated that there could be more storage configurations on offer. Samsung is expected to offer the smartphone in Black, Blue, and White colour options.
  
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• Realme Book Slim to Feature USB Type-C Charging, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

  10-08-2021 07:50
  
  Realme Book Slim has been confirmed to feature USB Type-C charging. The laptop model was recently confirmed by company CEO Madhav Sheth and a tipster has shared key specifications for it. It may feature a 14-inch 2K (2,160x1,440 pixels) display with peak brightness of 300 nits.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho With Quad Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched: Price, Specifications

  10-08-2021 07:47
  
  Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has silently been launched as an upgrade to the original Galaxy A12. Although the new Samsung phone is quite similar to the vanilla Galaxy A12, it appears to have an Exynos SoC to deliver an updated experience over the earlier model that has a MediaTek SoC.
  
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• After Tesla Lobbying, India Said to Consider Sharp Import Tax Cuts on Electric Vehicles

  10-08-2021 07:44
  
  India is considering slashing import duties on electric cars to as low as 40 percent, two senior government officials said, days after Tesla's appeals for a cut polarised the country's auto industry.
  
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• Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Post Fifth Straight Week of Outflows Amid Heightened Global Regulatory Scrutiny

  10-08-2021 07:11
  
  Bitcoin investment products and funds registered outflows for a fifth consecutive week, as investor sentiment remained cautious in the midst of increased global regulatory scrutiny, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed.
  
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• Indian Matchmaking Season 2: Netflix Renews Problematic Series, Announces Open Casting Call

  10-08-2021 07:06
  
  Indian Matchmaking has been renewed for season 2 at Netflix. The problematic series was nominated at the 2021 Emmys. Netflix also announced an open casting call for Indian Matchmaking and other reality series.
  
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• Amazon, Flipkart Must Face Antitrust Probe in India Over Allegedly Promoting Some Sellers, Supreme Court Says

  10-08-2021 06:52
  
  Amazon and Flipkart must face antitrust investigations ordered against them in India, the country's Supreme Court ruled, in a blow to the leading e-commerce giants that had urged judges to quash the inquiries.
  
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• Apple Says Photos in iCloud Will Be Checked by Child Abuse Detection System

  10-08-2021 06:25
  
  Apple said that iPhone users' entire photo libraries will be checked for known child abuse images if they are stored in the online iCloud service.
  
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• NBN sees 21 per cent revenue increase after keeping Australians connected in lockdown

  10-08-2021 04:29 via techguide.com.au
  
  The NBN has proven to be the backbone of the nation that kept Australians connected and productive in the last 18 months during the COVID pandemic – and that’s been proven with a 21 per cent increase in revenue year on year.
  The NBN generated revenue of $4.6 billion in FY21, an increase of 21 per cent year on year.
  More than 933,000 residential and business premises were also connected to the NBN in the last 12 months taking the total to the end of June 2021 to more than 8.2 million
  
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