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• Self-Charging Hybrid Cars Outsell Diesel in Europe for First Time, ACEA Data Shows

  02-02-2022 16:04
  
  Self-charging hybrid cars, which operate on both an internal combustion engine and a battery, outsold diesel cars in Europe for the first time in 2021.
  
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• Chip Designer Mimicking Brain, Backed by Sam Altman, Gets $25-Million Funding

  02-02-2022 15:54
  
  Rain Neuromorphics, a startup designing chips that mimic the way the brain works and aims to serve companies using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, said it raised $25 million (roughly Rs. 187 crore).
  
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• Tesla, Cruise, Other Self-Driving Car Companies Zoom Ahead, Leaving US Regulators Behind

  02-02-2022 15:43
  
  Self-driving vehicle companies from Tesla to GM’s Cruise are racing to start making money with their technology, outrunning efforts by regulators and US Congress to write rules of the road for robot-driven vehicles.
  
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• Amazon to Create 1,500 Apprenticeships in UK in 2022

  02-02-2022 15:25
  
  Amazon will create 1,500 new apprenticeships in the UK in 2022, it announced.
  
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• Swat-Kats Reboot in the Works With Show Creators Christian, Yvon Tremblay

  02-02-2022 15:22
  
  Swat-Kats is set to make a return to screens worldwide, as the popular 90s cartoon is getting a reboot. The shows original creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay have partnered with Toonz Media Group to bring a new series featuring T-Bone and Razor, as well as new characters, weapons, and a redesigned fighter jet. The show has no official release date, but will be avail...
  
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• Meta in Focus After Strong Report by Alphabet Boosts Confidence

  02-02-2022 15:17
  
  The holidays were a gift to Google, quarterly results showed. All eyes now rest on Facebook-owner Meta.
  
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• Budget 2022 Has Everything Needed for Solar Energy Transition: Power Minister R K Singh

  02-02-2022 15:04
  
  Union Power Minister R K Singh said the Budget 2022-23 has everything that is required for energy transition, including a provision for additional Rs. 19,500 crore to boost domestic solar equipment manufacturing by up to 45GW.
  
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• MSI Gaming Laptops With Up to 12th Gen Intel Core H-Series Processors, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Available in India

  02-02-2022 15:01
  
  MSI gaming laptops, some of which were launched at CES 2022, are now available for purchase in India. These laptops are powered by up to 12th Gen Intel H-series Core i9 processors, paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU and 64GB RAM.
  
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• How an App Can Help Fight Homelessness

  02-02-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  With flashlights, gift bags, and an app, I spent a day learning about our unhoused neighbors and logging what they really need.
  
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• Coachella Ties Up With FTX to Auction 10 Lifetime Passes as NFTs

  02-02-2022 14:55
  
  Coachella is getting into the crypto game by auctioning lifetime to passes to the festival as NFTs and is working with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX to auction them off.
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Other Cryptos Will Never Be Legal Tender, Only RBI-Issued Digital Rupee Will: Finance Secretary

  02-02-2022 14:37
  
  Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum will never become a legal tender, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan said, adding only the digital rupee issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would be the legal tender.
  
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• WhatsApp Banned Over 2 Million Indian Accounts in December 2021, Monthly Compliance Report Shows

  02-02-2022 14:21
  
  Over 2 million Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp, while 528 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in December 2021, according to its compliance report.
  
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• Steam Reveals Upcoming Sales for H1 2022, Reduces Game Sale Cooldown to 28 Days

  02-02-2022 14:14
  
  Steam has revealed its upcoming calendar for sales in the first half of 2022, including six genre-based game sales and the date for another Next Fest. The gaming platform will hold the site-wide Steam Summer Sale from June 23 to July 7. Meanwhile, Valve has also changed the policy for games going on sale on the platform, allowing publishers to put their games on sale ...
  
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• Pegasus Spyware: Israeli Police Finds Evidence of Improper Surveillance by Own Investigators

  02-02-2022 14:08
  
  Israel's national police force said it had found evidence pointing to improper use of sophisticated spyware by its own investigators to snoop on Israeli citizens' phones.
  
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• Starlink to Launch 'Premium' Service WIth High-Performance Antenna, Bookings Open

  02-02-2022 14:05
  
  Starlink, the Elon Musk-backed venture which aims to provide low-latency broadband Internet to remote areas across the globe using a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, is now offering a “premium” service to its customers.
  
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• Realme 9 Pro+ Teased to Sport a ‘Light Shift’ Colour-Changing Back Panel

  02-02-2022 13:59
  
  Realme 9 Pro+ will come with a colour changing back called ‘Light Shift Design’ that shifts from Blue to Red, Realme India chief Madhav Sheth teased on Wednesday. It is unclear whether the back panel will be limited to the Realme 9 Pro+ or also available on the regular Realme 9 Pro.
  
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• Digital Rupee Can Be Exchanged for Cash, Open New Fintech Opportunities: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

  02-02-2022 13:57
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the digital Rupee, proposed in the union budget, could be exchanged for cash, and will open new opportunities in the fintech sector.
  
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• Hester Peirce aka 'Crypto Mom' Believes New US SEC Plan Could Pose a Major Threat to DeFi Projects

  02-02-2022 13:49
  
  SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says that the vague language in the US regulatory agency's new proposal that aims to modernise the definition of 'exchange' could pose a threat to decentralised finance projects and the wider crypto ecosystem within the country.
  
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• Jamie Dornan Joins Gal Gadot in Netflix Spy Thriller Heart of Stone

  02-02-2022 13:41
  
  Jamie Dornan, whose performance in Belfast is generating Oscar buzz, has boarded the cast of Netflix's international spy thriller Heart of Stone.
  
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• Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2: Netflix Renews Series Less Than 3 Weeks After Premiere

  02-02-2022 13:27
  
  Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein will return for a second season, Netflix has announced. The first season was released on January 14.
  
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• Panasonic Hit by Rising Costs of Raw Materials, Component Shortage; Posts Major Slide in Q3 Profit

  02-02-2022 13:11
  
  Panasonic posted a larger-than-expected 44 percent slide in third-quarter operating profit, hit hard by rising costs for raw materials, component shortages, and a drop in domestic sales for appliances.
  
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• Bitcoin-Mining Carbon Emissions Contributed 0.8 Percent Globally, Insignificant Compared to Uses: Report

  02-02-2022 13:08
  
  In a study, CoinShares has revealed that Bitcoin mining contributes by 0.8 percent to the world carbon emissions. The report has argued that the production of fiat currencies or gold releases larger bulks of carbon into the environment.
  
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• 6 of the Best Travel Watches Around Right Now

  02-02-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Whether you call them GMTs or worldtimers, these watches will be back on active duty in 2022.
  
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• Vodafone Pledges Better Returns by Tackling Weaker Parts of Business as Quarterly Revenue Rises 2.7 Percent

  02-02-2022 12:58
  
  Vodafone said it was working to improve shareholder returns by tackling weaker parts of its business, as it reported a rise in quarterly revenue.
  
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• Xbox Game Pass February 2022 Games Revealed: CrossfireX, Edge of Eternity, Dreamscaper, More

  02-02-2022 12:57
  
  Xbox Game Pass is set to gain ten new games in February, including titles like CrossfireX, Edge of Eternity, and Infernax, which will arrive as day one titles. Other games coming to Xbox Game Pass include Contrast, Dreamscaper, Telling Lies, Besiege, Skul: The Hero Slayer and more. Meanwhile, six games are set to leave the Xbox Game Pass on February 15.
  
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• Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) With 11th-Gen Intel Core Processor, Up to 12 Hours Battery Launched in India

  02-02-2022 12:52
  
  Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302) was launched in India on Wednesday. The new Asus laptop comes with a 360-degree hinge design and is equipped with an anti-glare HDR OLED display. It is also rated to deliver up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge.
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home Success, Gaming Boom Help Sony Lift Annual Profit Outlook

  02-02-2022 12:44
  
  Sony upgraded its full-year net profit forecast, buoyed by the success of its latest Spider-Man movie and strong results in the gaming sector despite the global chip shortage.
  
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• Google, Facebook, Twitter Said to Have Heated Meetings With Indian Officials Over Removal of Fake News

  02-02-2022 11:58
  
  Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter, and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms.
  
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• Google-Parent Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Weighs in on Web3, Says Company Is ‘Looking at Blockchain’

  02-02-2022 11:42
  
  Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai made his first public comments on Web3, saying he is watching the blockchain space and looking at how Google’s parent company can add value to development of the technology that’s being embraced by many of his Silicon Valley peers.
  
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• Bitcoin Is Not a Bear Market Yet, Claims On-Chain Analyst Willy Woo

  02-02-2022 11:30
  
  Despite an influx of capital, BTC whales holding on to their Bitcoin, and even miners keeping hold of their Bitcoin, the price of the cryptocurrency has seen a sharp fall in value from its all-time high in November 2021 but on-chain analyst Willy Woo claims it isn't a bear market just yet.
  
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• Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale to Go Live on February 3 With Deals on Blaupunkt, Kodak, Thomson Smart TVs

  02-02-2022 11:06
  
  Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal sale is going live from Thursday (February 3). Smart TVs from brands including Blaupunkt, Kodak, and Thomson will be available with discounted prices.
  
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• Animation Task Force Will Help Establish Progressive Policies in India: Industry Experts

  02-02-2022 10:51
  
  Setting up a task force for the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comic (AVGC) sector with participation from the industry will help establish uniform, progressive policies that will promote growth and investments in the sector, according to industry experts.
  
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• watchOS 8.4.1 Released With Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Series 4, Newer Models

  02-02-2022 10:42
  
  Apple has begun updating Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models to watchOS 8.4.1, a week after it released the update to watchOS 8.4, alongside iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. Unlike the previous update, watchOS 8.4.1 does not contain any security fixes, but includes bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and later models.
  
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• Michael Saylor Takes Advantage of Crypto Dip, Adds 660 Bitcoins to MicroStrategy Account

  02-02-2022 10:19
  
  Michael Saylor, the billionaire American entrepreneur who owns business intelligence firm MicroStrategy continues to bag Bitcoin tokens despite BTC prices laying low in recent days. Saylor used this Bitcoin price dip and added 660 new tokens at a discounted price of $25 million (roughly Rs.187 crore).
  
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• FBI Warns US Athletes of Malicious Cyber Activities During 2022 Olympics, Asks to Use Temporary Phones: Report

  02-02-2022 10:18
  
  The FBI has asked the US athletes to keep their personal cell phones at home and use burner phones during the upcoming 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, giving a clear warning of possible malicious cyber activities during the Games, according to Sputnik.
  
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• Google One Brings VPN to iOS for Users With Premium Plans, Adds New Features for Android

  02-02-2022 10:11
  
  Google One has brought VPN to iOS users who are on Premium plans with 2TB and higher storage. Additionally, Google One has introduced new features for Android users to enhance VPN experience.
  
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• Realme Watch S100 India Launch Said to Be Planned for February, Colour Options Tipped

  02-02-2022 10:04
  
  Realme Watch S100 will reportedly launch in India later this month and will be available for purchase in Black and Grey colour options. As per a report, the rumoured watch will be a part of the Realme Watch S series that has the vanilla Realme Watch S and Realme Watch S Pro options available in India.
  
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• YouTube Adds Like, Dislike, More UI Buttons to Its Full Screen Video Player on Android, iOS

  02-02-2022 10:00
  
  YouTube is getting new video player user interface (UI) elements on its Android and iOS apps. The new elements are visible in the full screen mode and are seemingly part of a server-side update.
  
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• Oppo Watch Free India Launch Date Set for February 4, to Be Released Alongside Reno 7 Series

  02-02-2022 09:54
  
  Oppo Watch Free launch date in India is set for February 4, the company announced via Twitter. The smartwatch is equipped with a 1.46-inch AMOLED display and comes with an optical heart rate sensor and blood oxygen sensor. Oppo Watch Free pricing is yet to be revealed by the company, and the smartwatch is set to launch alongside the upcoming Oppo Reno 7 and Reno 7 Pro...
  
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• Trojan Asteroid Discovered Sharing Earth's Orbit, Likely To Hang Around For 3,500 Years

  02-02-2022 09:43
  
  Speculations about a second Trojan asteroid sharing Earth's orbit have come to an end. Researchers have confirmed that it's indeed real. Astronomers believed they had discovered a second Trojan asteroid orbiting Earth in 2020, which sparked rounds of speculation. Scientists affirm that the first confirmed Trojan asteroid isn't an exceptional case after the most recent...
  
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• OnePlus 10 Ultra Design Tipped via Alleged Patent Drawings; May Get a Periscope Lens, Secondary Display

  02-02-2022 09:04
  
  OnePlus 10 Ultra is said to launch sometime later this year. A fresh report suggests that the upcoming smartphone may get a periscope lens and a secondary display at the back, according to alleged patent drawings. It is also tipped to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, also tipped to power OnePlus 10R.
  
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• Lenovo Tops 2021 Global Notebook PC Shipments as Volumes Grow 19 Percent: Strategy Analytics

  02-02-2022 09:04
  
  Lenovo shipped the most notebook PCs in 2021 as the global shipments registered a 19 percent growth with 268 million units shipment on year-over-year (YoY) basis, Strategy Analytics said in a new report. The market saw a 1 percent negative growth on YoY basis in the Q4 2021.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Design, Specifications Leaked Ahead of Official Launch

  02-02-2022 09:03
  
  Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra specifications have leaked ahead of the launch of the upcoming flagship S22 series. The smartphones specifications and dimensions were spotted on images for the company’s Italian website, shared by tipster Evan Blass. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is available for pre-order in France, while the pricing for Gala...
  
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• Ford to Make New Investment of Up to $20 Billion in Electric-Vehicle Push: Report

  02-02-2022 08:50
  
  Ford Motor is planning additional investment of up to $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,49,935 crore) in building its electric vehicles.
  
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• Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in India

  02-02-2022 08:49
  
  Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz has been launched in India. The new smartwatch comes with Bluetooth calling support and is rated to deliver up to seven days of battery life.
  
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• PayPal, Hit by eBay's Plan to Ditch Its Services, Gives Downbeat Earnings Forecast

  02-02-2022 08:37
  
  PayPal forecast first-quarter revenue and profit well below expectations, as it prepares to take a hit from eBay’s ongoing move to ditch its payments services, sending its shares down 17.4 precent.
  
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• Cyberattack Targets German Oil Storage and Supply Firms, Operations Impacted

  02-02-2022 08:22
  
  Two companies involved in storing and supplying oil and other materials said they have been hit by a cyberattack that has impacted operations in Germany.
  
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• COVID-19 Misinformation: Science Podcaster Calls Spotify's Support of Joe Rogan a 'Slap in the Face'

  02-02-2022 08:16
  
  The executive producer and host of Gimlet Media's Science Vs podcast said she would devote her fact-checking show exclusively to contradicting misinformation on other podcasts carried by parent company Spotify.
  
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• Jack Dorsey Says Meta Should Have Focussed Its Diem Project Towards Bitcoin Instead of a Stablecoin

  02-02-2022 08:11
  
  Block CEO and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised Meta Platforms failed cryptocurrency project, Diem, saying the company’s time would have been better spent focused on advancing the Bitcoin ecosystem.
  
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• 5G Interference Issues Could Linger for Years, US Airline Group Warns

  02-02-2022 07:35
  
  It will likely take "years" to permanently address airplane interference issues caused by the deployment of 5G wireless in the C-band, a group representing major US passenger and cargo carriers will tell US lawmakers.
  
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