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• Ecovac’s new Deebot XI Omni takes automated home cleaning to a new level

  20-04-2022 23:00 via techguide.com.au
  
  Ecovacs Robotics has taken automated home cleaning to an all-new level with the launch of the Deebot X1 Omni– a robotic vacuuming and mopping system that introduces several innovations.
  And it delivers something even more valuable to customers apart from a clean home – and that’s time.
  Time usually spent mopping and vacuuming is now the even higher responsibility of the Deebot X1 Omni.Tech Guide has taken a hands-on look at Ecovacs Robotics new X1 Omni system that can be left t
  
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• MEPs vote to expand scope of common charger rules

  20-04-2022 18:42
  
  European Union lawmakers have taken a step closer to agreeing rules to standardize how a range of mobile gadgetry is charged.
  Today MEPs in the European Parliament’s internal market and consumer protection (IMCO) committee adopted their position on a Commission proposal announced last fall, ahead of a full vote by the parliament next month to confirm how it will negotiate with Member State governments on the detail of the legislation.
  The Council adopted its position on the common charger
  
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• Google's Project Zero Says 2021 Was Year With the Most Zero-Day Exploits

  20-04-2022 17:58
  
  A zero-day vulnerability stands for security flaws that developers have just got to know about. As a result, they don't have any day to fix the flaw. Undetected zero-day vulnerabilities may result in data breaches and ransomware attacks.
  
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• The BMW i7 EV Has a Fold-Down Movie Screen

  20-04-2022 17:47 via wired.com
  
  This full-electric flagship can go 388 miles on a charge, hit 62 mph in 4.7 seconds, and has a 31-inch 8K ultra-wide TV that unfolds from the cabin roof.
  
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• New Lexus RZ 450e EV unveiled

  20-04-2022 16:52 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Lexus has unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the new Lexus RZ 450e, the company has been teasing the car for a while and it is now official. The Lexus RZ 450e is powered by two electric motors that produce a total of 308 horsepower, the car will have a 0 to 62 miles per hour […]
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• Realme Q5 Pro smartphone unveiled

  20-04-2022 16:02 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Realme has launched some new android smartphones, one of them is the new Realme Q5 Pro. The handset comes with a 6.6-inch LCD display that features a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile processor and it comes with a choice of 6GB or 8GB of […]
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• 9 Great Deals From Patagonia's Outdoor Gear Sale

  20-04-2022 15:54 via wired.com
  
  Stock up on winter coats for next season, or replenish your summer closet with these discounts.
  
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• Zack Snyder Reveals the First Look at Rebel Moon

  20-04-2022 15:50
  
  Liam Neeson could — emphasis on the could — be interested in a Darkman sequel. Dr. Ian Malcolm teases dire stakes in new Jurassic World: Dominion footage. Anthony Mackie’s Twisted Metal series picks up a new director. Plus, new art from The Orville’s return and Ms. Marvel. Spoilers get!
  Rebel MoonAnnouncing the beginning of production on his Netflix sci-fi movie, Zack Snyder shared a few pictures from early filming for Rebel Moon.Day 1 #RebelMoon. It’s begun. p
  
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• First Real Full-Screen iPhone With Face ID, Under Display Camera to Come in 2024: Ming-Chi Kuo

  20-04-2022 15:47
  
  Apple may be launching its first full-screen smartphone in 2024, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The handset will be the first in the iPhone series to feature under-display Face ID along with an under-screen front camera.
  
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• Google Pixel Watch Render Leak Shows Fitbit Integration, Tipped to Launch Soon

  20-04-2022 15:40
  
  A concept render of the Google Pixel Watch has surfaced. The smartwatch has been tipped to release soon.
  
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• US Air Force Files Metaverse Trademark for Training Activities Named 'SPACEVERSE'

  20-04-2022 15:20
  
  One of the US uniformed military branches, the United States Air Force filed for a metaverse trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 14. The application mentions a virtual reality space called “SPACEVERSE”.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Tipped to Use EV Battery Tech for Improved Capacity

  20-04-2022 15:19
  
  Samsung is reportedly going to utilise EV battery technology for the rumoured Galaxy S23 lineup. It is expected to significantly boost the battery capacity of these handsets.
  
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• Lenovo UEFI Security Flaws Affecting Over 100 Laptop Models Discovered, Company Issues Firmware Patches

  20-04-2022 15:08
  
  Lenovo laptops have been revealed to be vulnerable to three security flaws that impact over 100 models across the company’s IdeaPad, Legion, and Yoga portfolios. The vulnerabilities allow an attacker to disable UEFI Secure Boot on affected devices, and even execute arbitrary code on the laptop. Users whose laptops are currently supported will be able to download upd...
  
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• Brave Browser Now Lets Users Bypass Google’s AMP Pages

  20-04-2022 15:08
  
  Brave has introduced a new feature called De-AMP which allows users to bypass Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to allow them to instead visit websites directly. With the new feature, Brave will rewrite links and URLs to prevent users from landing on AMP pages. It will also redirect users from AMP pages to non-AMP pages.
  
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• OnePlus Nord N20 5G lands on T-Mobile 28th April

  20-04-2022 15:02 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  T-Mobile has announced that the OnePlus Nord N20 5G smartphone will be available on its networks in the USA from the 28th of April. The carrier announced that the handset was coming to its network on Twitter and you can see the tweet from T-Mobile below. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is coming exclusively to […]
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• How to Download Videos to Watch Offline

  20-04-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Losing your internet for a few hours? Here's how to keep watching media from the likes of YouTube, Netflix, and Prime to pass the time.
  
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• Binance US Wins Money Transmitter Licence in Puerto Rico, Aims to Bag Permits Globally

  20-04-2022 14:53
  
  Binance US can now receive and transfer funds between Puerto Rican users trading crypto on its platform. The Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) has granted relevant approvals to Binance US. CEO Chengpeng Zhao continues to aim for operational licences around the world.
  
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• Instagram Now Lets Some Users Fundraise Through Reels Ahead of Earth Day

  20-04-2022 14:51
  
  Instagram has now made it easier for users to add Fundraising option in Reels ahead of Earth Day. Users can now easily donate and ask for donations to their favourite NGO's.
  
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• Bridgerton Season 2 Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched English-Language Series

  20-04-2022 14:45
  
  Bridgerton season 2 — Netflix’s hit period drama series — has surpassed its season one to become the most watched English-language series on the streaming service. The Tinder Swindler, based on Israeli conman Simon Leviev, has become Netflix’s most watched documentary till date. Bridgerton season 2 is still a far cry from the numbers posted by the Korean origi...
  
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• Koo Makes Its Algorithms Public, Commits to Transparency, Neutrality

  20-04-2022 14:41
  
  Twitter-rival Koo has made its core algorithms public, empowering users to understand why they see the content that they do. Koo is a made in India social media platform that wants to take on Twitter.
  
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• Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro In the Works With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+: Report

  20-04-2022 14:25
  
  Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro have been spotted on the IMEI database. The database does not say much about the specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi devices.
  
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• Google's Switch to Android App Rolling Out for iPhone, iPod Touch Users

  20-04-2022 14:19
  
  Google has launched a new app called Switch to Android for iOS users. The latest app allows users to transfer content from Apple phones to Android phones without any cable. The app requires a series of permissions for enabling data transfer from iPhone to Android device.
  
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• Google ‘Self Share’ Option for Nearby Share Spotted, Could Soon Allow AirDrop-Like Seamless Transfers

  20-04-2022 14:18
  
  Google is reportedly working on an update to its Nearby Share feature called ‘Self Share’ that could allow users to seamless share across their devices, without having to approve each transfer. The feature will allow users logged into the same Google account on two devices to send and receive files seamlessly, like Apple’s AirDrop functionality for macOS and iOS...
  
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• Jio Tops Airtel, Becomes Second Largest Fixed-Line Service Provider in India: TRAI

  20-04-2022 14:10
  
  Reliance Jio has surpassed Bharti Airtel to become the second largest fixed-line service provider in February 2022. The sector is still led by BSNL.
  
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• Apple Is Using More Recycled Materials Across Its Products Than Ever Before: Report

  20-04-2022 14:02
  
  Apple has revealed that it's using more recycled materials across its products than even before. The company also released a few offerings for the consumers to celebrate Earth Day on April 22.
  
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• Samsung and Western Digital collaborate on data storage ecosystems

  20-04-2022 14:01 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Samsung has announced a new partnership with Western Digital on data storage ecosystems, the aim of the collaboration is to provide greater storage efficiencies and value for customers managing data at scale. The two companies will work together on D2PF and Zone Storage technologies and more, you can see more details on the collaboration below. […]
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• 6 Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Every Craving

  20-04-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  We did the hard work of munching, sniffing, and nibbling to help you level up your nosh game.
  
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• Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED Premium TV Models Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  20-04-2022 13:41
  
  Samsung has released the Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED TV lineups of ultra-premium TVs.
  
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• How to hide apps on the iPhone

  20-04-2022 13:15 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  If you want to hide apps on your iPhone but not remove them completely, this can easily be done on your device. There are a number of reasons why you may want to hide apps on your iPhone, you may find that your home screen is too busy with too many apps. You can choose […]
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• Xiaomi Launches Mijia Dual-Brush Wireless Vacuum Cleaner, Currently Limited to Crowdfunding

  20-04-2022 13:03
  
  The initial crowdfunding price is CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 10,832), and will be up on April 20. The retail price of this mop has been fixed at CNY 999 ( roughly Rs. 11,960).
  
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• You Should Always Question the Default Settings

  20-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  From apps to websites, companies steer users into the preferences and account settings that serve them. You can do better.
  
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• The Risk of Relying on Smart Home Companies to Keep the Lights On

  20-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The connected-lighting company Insteon went dark without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.
  
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• The Risk of Relying on Smart-Home Companies

  20-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The connected-lighting company Insteon went dark without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.
  
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• Smart Home Company Insteon Shut Down—and Left Users in the Dark

  20-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The connected-lighting startup apparently shuttered without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.
  
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• Garmin Keeps Fitness Trackers Alive and Well With its New vívosmart 5

  20-04-2022 13:00
  
  Smartwatches continue to dominate the wearables market, but Garmin thinks there’s still enough of a demand for dedicated fitness trackers to update its vívosmart line for the first time in over three years with the new vívosmart 5, which boasts a larger screen and battery life that smartwatches just can’t compete with.As much as the new vívosmart 5’s wrist band design looks a little dated, it doesn’t mean that Garmin is stuck in the past when it comes
  
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• Deals: Milex Mtech WiFi Extender, save 20%

  20-04-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  We have a great deal for our readers in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week, the Milex Mtech WiFi Extender. The Milex Mtech WiFi Extender is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for $39.99 which is a saving of 20% off the normal price. Having trouble getting a solid, reliable WiFi signal in […]
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• Robinhood Pens Deal to Acquire UK Crypto Firm Ziglu in Bid to Expand to Markets Outside the US

  20-04-2022 12:54
  
  Robinhood agreed to acquire Ziglu, a London-based crypto and payments company, ending the US brokerage’s long pause on international expansion.
  
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• Elon Musk Tweets Cryptic Phrase Days After Twitter Buy Offer

  20-04-2022 12:41
  
  Days after offering to buy Twitter, Elon Musk tweeted a cryptic phrase that included a missing word followed by 'is the Night'. The Tesla billionaire on Monday also posted a tweet with the words ' Love Me Tender', an Elvis Presley song.
  
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• Audi Urbansphere Concept car unveiled

  20-04-2022 12:33 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Audi has unveiled a new concept car, the Audi Urbansphere Concept, the car has been designed from the inside out. The car is designed to be used in traffic of Chinese megacities and it features the largest interior of any Audi vehicle so far. The development process took place in close collaboration between Audi’s design […]
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• Orders for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E have stopped

  20-04-2022 12:23 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Since the pandemic started, the process of buying a new car has changed significantly. Many vehicles are in short supply, and many dealerships are placing absurd markups on vehicles. Unfortunately, many consumers are willing to pay those absurd markups when they need a new vehicle. One of the vehicles seeing absurd markups is Ford’s all-electric […]
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• Spotify Shuts Down Greenroom Creator Fund: Report

  20-04-2022 12:18
  
  Spotify is reportedly shutting down Greenroom Creator Fund — its live audio app creator fund. The Swedish company had launched Greenroom in June last year as a competitor to Clubhouse. The applicants to the fund were informed via e-mail that the fund was being shut down.
  
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• Republicans Are Gung Ho for Musk’s Version of Twitter in New Poll

  20-04-2022 12:00
  
  Elon Musk might not identify as a Republican, but new data reaffirms the billionaire’s proclaimed “absolutist” views on free speech put him at home amongst the elephants.Echoing concerns voiced by Musk, slightly more than half (51%) of Republican social media users say they don’t feel like they can freely express themselves on social media, compared to just 19% of Democrats who say so, according to a new Morning Consult survey. Those already sizable gaps expanded even fur
  
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• 7 tips to speed up your iPhone

  20-04-2022 12:00 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  If you have had your iPhone for a few years then it could start to feel slow, this guide is designed to show you some handy tips that could help you speed up your iPhone. This can also happen on all models of the iPhone and iPad, even the latest models. Apple’s latest iPhone is […]
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• WazirX Clarifies Its Head Office Will Remain in Mumbai as Founders’ Dubai Travels Stir Rumours

  20-04-2022 11:52
  
  WazirX has clarified that its headquarters remain in India and that the travel commitments of its co-founders Nischal Shetty and Siddharth Menon do not hinder the company’s operations in any way. The clarification comes after confusion on the crypto exchange’s move to Dubai began making the rounds on social media.
  
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• iPhone 14 Series Might Feature an Upgraded Front Camera With Autofocus: Ming-Chi Kuo

  20-04-2022 11:44
  
  The iPhone 14 lineup might feature an upgraded front camera with autofocus according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  
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• NASA, Axiom Space, SpaceX Delay Axiom Mission 1 Undocking From ISS Over Unfavourable Weather Conditions

  20-04-2022 11:35
  
  The Ax-1 mission is the first-ever fully private crewed mission to the space station. Consisting of four-member, the mission was launched on April 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  
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• Crossfire: Legion to hit Steam early access on May 24th

  20-04-2022 11:30 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Real-time strategy game Crossfire: Legion will soon be available on Steam in early access, which is great news for fans of the game. You’ll be able to get your hands on the title starting on May 24th. It’s based on the CrossFire tactical shooter series, which is very popular in Asia. If you don’t know, […]
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• Google to Set Up First Africa Product Development Centre in Nairobi

  20-04-2022 11:23
  
  Google announced that it is investing in its first Africa product development centre in the continent. The centre will be established in Kenyan capital Nairobi, and it will cater to the growing base of Internet users in Africa.
  
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• Redmi 10 Power With 6,000mAh Battery, 8GB RAM Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  20-04-2022 11:18
  
  Redmi 10 Power has been launched in India as a successor to the Redmi 9 Power launched last year. The handset is equipped with a Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch LCD display and features a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The handset will be available in Power Black and Sporty Orange colour options, but the com...
  
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• Large Hadron Collider to Be Restarted in Hunt for Dark Matter

  20-04-2022 11:09
  
  Scientists at the CERN centre have announced that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will be fired up this week and continue its search for the elusive subatomic particle known as dark matter.
  
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