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• Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12X With Triple Rear Cameras Now Official; MIUI 13 Debuts

  28-12-2021 16:03
  
  Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X were launched on Tuesday. While the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Xiaomi 12X has Snapdragon 870 SoC. Alongside Xiaomi 12 series, the Chinese company unveiled MIUI 13 as its new operating system.
  
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• Crypto Users in India Mostly Young, Women Base Growing, Shows CoinSwitch Kuber Report

  28-12-2021 14:13
  
  In its crypto wrap-up report, Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber has said that young Indians are hopping on the trend of buying and selling crypto assets. Crypto adoption in India is progressing quicker in Indian metros, the report adds.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 Users Are Complaining of Sensor Issues, Breaking Auto-Rotate Feature

  28-12-2021 14:08
  
  Several Google Pixel 6 owners are complaining that features like auto-rotate and automatic horizontal photography are broken on their phones. Also, some Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro units are randomly losing mobile network service after installing the latest security update.
  
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• Moto Edge X30 India Launch Date Tipped for Late January or Early February

  28-12-2021 14:03
  
  Moto Edge X30 may be launched in India either in January end or early, as per a report. It could be one of the phones that the company is reported to unveil in the country in Q1 2022. The Motorola phone made its debut in China earlier this month, and it comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
  
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• How to Rescue Your Photos From an Old Computer

  28-12-2021 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Whether it’s from a laptop gathering dust or the desktop you’re upgrading, these tips will keep your precious memories nearby and easy to share.
  
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• 12 Awesome Management Games for Armchair Tycoons

  28-12-2021 14:00 via wired.com
  
  These building- and resource-based simulations are perfect for single-player fun and relaxation.
  
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• Mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I ‘Digitally Unwrapped’ Since Its Discovery in 1881

  28-12-2021 13:44
  
  Egypt has "digitally unwrapped" the mummy of famed Pharaoh Amenhotep I, revealing its secrets for the first time since it was discovered in 1881 without disturbing his funerary mask.
  
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• Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Teased to Get Two Colour Options, Images Show Design Similar to Redmi Note 11 Pro+

  28-12-2021 13:32
  
  Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge has been teased to get two colour options — Pacific Pearl and Stealth Black. The smartphone will launch in India on January 6 and till now, it has been teased to get 120W fast charging support as well as 120Hz refresh rate for its AMOLED display with 1,200 nits of peak brightness. More information about the smartphone will be revealed in the c...
  
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• Realme 9 Pro+ Reportedly Gets Bluetooth SIG Certification, Realme C31 Spotted on Multiple Sites

  28-12-2021 13:17
  
  Realme 9 Pro+ has allegedly got Bluetooth SIG certification suggesting that the phone will come with Bluetooth v5.2. It reportedly got BIS certification earlier this year. The Realme C31 has reportedly got Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and TUV certification.
  
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• 4 Dive Watches We Loved to Wear This Year

  28-12-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  They are the most popular type of timepiece by far, and this year many new models were launched. We’ve picked four favorites.
  
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• Amazon, Flipkart’s Operational Permission Must Be Withdrawn, CBI Probe Needed: Swadeshi Jagran Manch

  28-12-2021 12:31
  
  Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has demanded that the government should immediately withdraw permissions given to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart-Walmart to operate in India as they are "blatantly contravening rules."
  
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• Samsung’s Galaxy Store Contains Apps That Could Infect Phones With Malware: Report

  28-12-2021 12:30
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Store reportedly contains several apps riddled with malware and adware. These apps reportedly trigger Google Play Protect warnings soon after they are installed on customer devices. Additionally, some of the apps also ask for excessive permissions like access to call logs.
  
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• Zoom Acquires Broadcast Tools for Professional, Large-Scale Virtual Events

  28-12-2021 12:04
  
  Zoom has acquired broadcast tools created by the startup Liminal, along with two of the company's co-founders.
  
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• Tesla disables video games for passengers while the car is moving

  28-12-2021 12:00 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Tesla has some very interesting features in its electric vehicles, including the ability to surf the Internet, stream videos, and play video games on the large center screen in the vehicle. Those features are excellent ways to pass the time sitting at a charging station topping the vehicle battery off or in other situations. Oddly, […](Read More ...)The post Tesla disables video games for passengers while the car is moving appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne Jumps Onto NFT Bandwagon With Bat-Themed Collection, Adds One-of-a-Kind Feature

  28-12-2021 11:57
  
  Osbourne’s collection will have a total of 9,666 unique bat-themed pieces, which will be able to mutate with the NFTs of other brands such as the Bored Ape Yacht Club, SupDucks, and Cryptotoadz and birth a new and unique NFT.
  
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• China Slams US After Space Station’s ‘Close Encounters’ With Elon Musk’s Satellites

  28-12-2021 11:31
  
  China accused the United States of irresponsible and unsafe conduct in space over two "close encounters" between the Chinese space station and satellites operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India Launch Teased, to Retail on Amazon

  28-12-2021 11:09
  
  Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India launch has been teased with a microsite on Amazon. Previously, its support page was spotted on the official Samsung India website. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 was first announced earlier this month.
  
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• Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone & Smart TV Awards 2021 Winners: iPhone 13 Named Smartphone of the Year

  28-12-2021 11:02
  
  Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone and Smart TV Awards 2021 has named iPhone 13 as the smartphone of the year. Redmi 10 Prime, on the other hand, has won the best budget smartphone title. On the part of smart TVs, Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV has been named the smart TV of the year.
  
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• Vivo Y75 5G BIS Listing Suggests Upcoming India Launch; Key Specifications Tipped via Geekbench

  28-12-2021 10:45
  
  Vivo Y75 5G may launch in India soon as it has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian standards website. The smartphone has also been spotted on Indonesia Telecom database and Geekbench. The latter suggests some key specifications like MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and Android 12.
  
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• iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

  28-12-2021 10:16
  
  iQoo 9 series is all set to debut on January 5 in China. iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro handsets have now been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests some key specifications of the smartphone. As per the listing, a chipset with the codename 'taro' will power the upcoming iQoo 9 series phones.
  
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• Realme GT 2 Pro Variants Revealed as Pre-Launch Sale Begins in China

  28-12-2021 10:03
  
  Realme GT 2 Pro is now available for presale in two configurations and two colour options, in China. The smartphone, along with the vanilla Realme GT 2, will be launched on January 4 in China.
  
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• Crypto Scammers Will Get Up to Five Years of Jail, Fine of AED 1 Million Under New UAE Regulations

  28-12-2021 09:40
  
  Promoting cryptocurrencies unknown by the government, some of which could be scam traps, has now been rendered a punishable offense in the UAE. The change comes as part of reformed cyber laws in the country, focused on reducing financial crimes.
  
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• iPhone 14 Series to Ditch Physical SIM Card Slot in Favour of eSIM: Report

  28-12-2021 09:37
  
  Apple is preparing to bring its new iPhone models without a physical SIM card slot to favour eSIM connectivity starting September 2022, according to a report. The change may take place with the launch of the iPhone 14 series next year.
  
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• Russia Stages 'Successful' Third Launch of New Heavy-Class Angara Rocket

  28-12-2021 09:15
  
  Russia has conducted a third launch of its new heavy-class Angara rocket, the first developed after the fall of the Soviet Union 30 years ago this month.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 12 Update Rollout Resumes: Report

  28-12-2021 08:44
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are reportedly receiving the fixed, stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4 update. Samsung has collaborated with Google to find Google Play-related issues with Samsung's One UI 4 skin on the latest Android.
  
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• Japan Aims to Put an Astronaut on the Moon by Late 2020s, Launch Mars Probe in 2024

  28-12-2021 08:44
  
  Japan revised the schedule of its space exploration plans, aiming to put a Japanese person on the moon by the latter half of the 2020s.
  
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• Tecno Spark 8 Pro India Launch Date Confirmed for December 29, Will Feature MediaTek Helio G85 SoC

  28-12-2021 08:39
  
  Tecno Spark 8 Pro is all set to launch in India on Wednesday, December 29. The smartphone was unveiled in Bangladesh last month. It has a triple camera setup at the back and packs a 5,000mAh battery inside. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 48-megapixel primary...
  
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• Xiaomi 12 Series Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

  28-12-2021 08:32
  
  Xiaomi 12 series launch is set to take place today (Tuesday, December 28). The launch will be livestreamed online. Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X are expected to be the three phones in the lineup. Alongside the new smartphone models, Xiaomi has confirmed to announce the release of MIUI 13 at the event. Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 are...
  
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Blockchain-Based Digital Degrees at IIT Kanpur Convocation Ceremony

  28-12-2021 08:13
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched blockchain-based digital degrees at the 54th convocation ceremony of IIT Kanpur.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Matte Black, White Colours Tipped via Live Images

  28-12-2021 08:07
  
  Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Black and White colour options have been spotted in two separate sets of live images. The black colour was also seen in a short video clip shared on Twitter.
  
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• Intel Welcomed to India by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as Firm Welcomes Centre’s Decision on Semiconductors

  28-12-2021 07:42
  
  Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed Intel to India after Intel Foundry Services president Dr. Randhir Thakur congratulated the minster over the central government's decision on design and manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India.
  
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• How Do Astronauts Exercise, Get Haircuts in Space? ESA's Matthias Maurer Shares Clips

  28-12-2021 07:31
  
  European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer shared two videos which give a sneak peek into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In one of them, he shows what astronauts do to strengthen their muscle mass and bone density in the weightless environment.
  
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• Riot Games Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

  28-12-2021 06:59
  
  Tencent's Riot Games said it has agreed to pay $100 million (roughly Rs. 750 crore) to settle a 2018 gender-based discrimination class-action lawsuit with California state agencies and current and former women employees.
  
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• In a First, Scientists Measure Oscillations in the Brightness of a Massive Neutron Star During Eruption

  28-12-2021 06:56
  
  An international group of scientists has tried to study a neutron star, which is created when a giant star dies in a supernova and its core collapses, forming neutrons. In a first, the group says it has been able to measure the oscillations in the brightness in a magnetar.
  
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• Bitcoin, Ether Register Lows Along With Majority Altcoins, Crypto Price Charts Plunge into Red Again

  28-12-2021 06:54
  
  Crypto market was mostly in red on Tuesday, December 28. While Ripple, Polkadot, and Dogecoin, as well as Bitcoin and Ether witnessed value dips, Cardano and USD Coin registered gains.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With Exynos 1200

  28-12-2021 06:49
  
  Samsung Galaxy M33 5G could be nearing its launch soon as its specifications have been tipped by Geekbench benchmarking site listing. The latest 5G offering from the South Korean brand has been spotted on the certification site with model number SM-M336BU. Galaxy M33 5G could be powered by an octa-core Exynos 1200 5G processor.
  
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• Apple Introduces Limited-Edition AirTag, Special Version of Beats Studio Buds to Celebrate the Year of Tiger

  28-12-2021 06:49
  
  Apple has introduced a limited-edition AirTag that will be offered to the first 20,000 customers buying an eligible iPhone in Japan between January 2–3 to celebrate the Japanese New Year. Additionally, Apple has announced the launch of its special-edition Beats Studio Buds that gives a tribute to the Year of Tiger.
  
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• Battlegrounds Mobile India Publisher Krafton Bans Nearly 60,000 Accounts for Cheating

  28-12-2021 06:43
  
  Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) publisher Krafton has banned nearly 60,000 accounts in a week’s time. This ban is put as a part of the strict countermeasures taken against illegal activities in the game. Recently, Krafton announced that it will ban devices used by players to cheat in the battle royale game.
  
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• Airtel, TCS Said to Team Up for 5G-Based Remote Robotic Operations; Running Trials in Haryana

  28-12-2021 06:36
  
  Airtel and TCS have joined hands to build a 5G-based remote working technology using robotics, according to sources.
  
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• The Batman Trailer Sets Up Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz as Partners-in-Crime

  28-12-2021 06:34
  
  The Batman trailer #3 sets up Batman/ Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) and Catwoman/ Selina Kyle’s (Zoë Kravitz) partnership as they attempt to bring the Riddler (Paul Dano) to justice. The Batman release date is March 4, 2022 in cinemas; HBO Max release date is April 19, 2022.
  
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• Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 Price Tipped Ahead of Launch Today

  28-12-2021 06:25
  
  Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro prices have surfaced online ahead of their launch in China later today. The leak shows the price as well as the RAM and storage configurations of the three smartphones. Tipster Ishan Agarwal — who shared the prices — believes that they may change to make the Xiaomi 12 series more competitive. Agarwal also shared the tentative p...
  
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• Baidu Tests Metaverse Waters With New VR App XiRang, Will Allow 100,000 Users to Participate at the Same Time

  28-12-2021 06:07
  
  Baidu took its first steps into the metaverse industry with the launch of a virtual reality app, looking to test the waters in what is considered by many to be the next phase in the Internet's evolution.
  
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• Alibaba Pushed by China to Design Its Own Chips to Promote Self-Reliance, Fuelling Global Unease

  28-12-2021 05:46
  
  To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world's biggest e-commerce company to take on the tricky, expensive business of designing its own processor chips — a business unlike anything Alibaba has done before.
  
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• OneWeb Launches 36 Satellites Into Orbit to Deliver Global High-Speed Internet Access

  28-12-2021 05:10
  
  OneWeb launched 36 communications satellites into space from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, live broadcasts showed.
  
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• PS5 India December 28 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, More

  28-12-2021 03:30
  
  PS5 India December 28 restock — for the Rs. 49,990 Blu-ray PlayStation 5 — available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, GameLoot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.
  
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• Technics AZ60 true wireless earphones review – a heritage of quality audio

  28-12-2021 01:44 via techguide.com.au
  
  Technics is a brand well known to audio lovers and the company has poured years of research and innovation and shoehorned it into the Technics AZ60 wire-free earphones.
  More than 50 years of audio engineering experience has gone into this new model to offer the sort of audio quality customers have come to expect from Technics.
  The company has come up with a unique design for the acoustic chamber and harmoniser with enough room for 8mm drivers to deliver a rich and wide sound that still offers pl
  
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