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• Eight New Echoing Black Hole Binaries Discovered in Our Galaxy: MIT Researchers

  03-05-2022 17:57
  
  Black holes are intriguing and mysterious objects. They are dreaded, too, because their gravitational pull is so strong that they do not allow anything to pass through them, not even light, except on the rare occasions when they feed. When a black hole pulls in gas and dust from an orbiting star, it sends out spectacular bursts of X-ray that bounce and echo off the ga...
  
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• Gravity Telescope Conceptual Imaging Technique Described by Stanford Scientists: What It Can Do

  03-05-2022 17:47
  
  Stanford University astrophysicists have been working on a new conceptual imaging technique that would be 1,000 times more precise than the strongest imaging technology now in use. Scientists could theoretically manipulate the warping effect of gravity on space-time, known as lensing, to develop imagery far more advanced than any currently available.
  
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• Bacteria Change Swimming Pattern While Navigating Through Tight Spaces: Researchers

  03-05-2022 17:37
  
  A new study has found that bacteria change their swimming pattern while moving through tight spaces. The researchers, from the University of Hawaii in the US, said the sudden change in the behaviour of bacteria has come as a surprise.
  
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• Telegram Premium Spotted on Latest iOS Beta, Offers Premium Stickers, Reaction Emojis

  03-05-2022 17:27
  
  Telegram's latest iOS beta hints at a premium subscription plan for iOS users that could offer exclusive stickers and reaction emojis. The feature may likely expand to android users as well.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Said to Skip Body Temperature Tracking Feature: Ming-Chi Kuo

  03-05-2022 17:13
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will reportedly not get the rumoured body temperature sensor. According to a report, both Samsung and Apple are trying to work on hardware that is capable of reading surface temperatures so that they can allow their smartwatches to show perfect readings.
  
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• Wordle Creator Promotes Knotwords, a New Everyday Puzzle Challenge

  03-05-2022 17:01
  
  To complete a Knotword puzzle, one has to ensure the all the rows and columns end up forming a valid English word each.
  
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• Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G Leaked Renders Suggest Similar Design to Reno 7 Lite

  03-05-2022 16:57
  
  Oppo Reno 8 Lite 5G leaked renders suggest that the upcoming smartphone could feature a design similar to the Reno 7 Lite 5G. The new phone will reportedly be available in select regions only.
  
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• Instagram Starts Forcing Users to Enter Date of Birth to Access App

  03-05-2022 15:47
  
  Instagram has started forcing users to enter their date of birth before being allowed to use the app. The change has been criticised by several users as Instagram will eventually be able to show targeted ads based on the date of birth details.
  
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• Apple Store Employees in Maryland Launch Union Drive: Report

  03-05-2022 15:42
  
  Apple store in Atlanta was the company’s first US store to file petition to hold a union election, amid a wave of labour activity at other major firms.
  
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• Xiaomi 12 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Bend Test, Appears Structurally Stronger Than OnePlus 10 Pro

  03-05-2022 15:40
  
  Xiaomi 12 Pro survived JerryRigEverything’s bend test. The phone is indicated to be more structurally sound than OnePlus 10 Pro. Apart from the bend test, the xiaomi phone was subjected to a scratch test, and a fire test.
  
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• German Finance Watchdog Issues Warning to Financial Sector Against Big Risks of Cyberattacks

  03-05-2022 15:30
  
  The German regulator company is monitoring the situation closely in cooperation with Germany's National Cyber Defence Centre, assured BaFin president Mark Branson.
  
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• Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Crypto Economy Boom With Over Billion Users in Coming Years

  03-05-2022 15:25
  
  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that the crypto sector will explode in-terms of usage and economic contribution in the next two decades. The Coinbase CEO, who is expecting the crypto userbase to cross the one-billion –mark in the times to come, was speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference with ARK Investment CEO, Cathie Wood.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A04, Galaxy A13s Budget Smartphones Reportedly in Development

  03-05-2022 15:22
  
  Samsung is reportedly developing the Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A13s. They are said to bear the model numbers SM-A045F and SM-A137F, respectively.
  
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• FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Launch NFT Collection on Binance to Generate Donations for Ukraine

  03-05-2022 15:20
  
  Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia.
  
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• Redmi Note 10T New Version Launched in Japan: Price, Specifications

  03-05-2022 15:08
  
  Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T with 5G has been launched for the Japanese market. The new handset features a Snapdragon 480 chipset and a dual-camera setup. The phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery capacity. The handset comes with an IP68 water and dust resistant rating.
  
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• Twitter Estimates Less Than 5 Percent Spam Accounts Among Daily Active Users

  03-05-2022 15:07
  
  Twitter wants to make it transparent about how tweets are promoted or demoted and intends its software to be publicly available for critique, as stated by Musk at the Met Gala 2022.
  
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• Andreessen Horowitz Plans Fresh $500 Million Investment in India: Report

  03-05-2022 15:05
  
  Andreessen Horowitz’s foray into India comes at a time when not just established behemoths, but also budding investors, are paying closer attention to the crypto, Web 3 market.
  
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• Route Mobile to Acquire Teledgers’ Blockchain, DLT Platform for Over Rs. 130 Crore

  03-05-2022 14:48
  
  Route Mobile will be able to offer DLT (distributed ledger technology) and encrypted messaging solutions to mobile network operators besides its existing firewall analytics and grey route monetisation solutions.
  
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• Infinix Hot 12 Play With Dual Cameras, Android 12 Launched: Price, Specifications

  03-05-2022 14:42
  
  Infinix Hot 12 Play powered by an octa-core up to 2.3GHz high frequency gaming processor has been launched in select markets across the globe. The smartphone features a 6,000mAh battery and is available in four colour options —Legend White, Lucky Green, Origin Blue, Racing Black.
  
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• Vivo Y21, Vivo Y21e Price in India Dropped by Rs. 500: Report

  03-05-2022 14:36
  
  Vivo Y21 and Y21e price in India has been dropped by Rs. 500. The revised pricing is yet to reflect on online stores including the Vivo India E-store and Amazon.
  
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• Vivo Y21, Vivo Y21e Price in India Dropped by Rs. 500

  03-05-2022 14:36
  
  Vivo Y21 and Y21e price in India has been dropped by Rs. 500. The revised pricing is yet to reflect on online stores including the Vivo India E-store and Amazon.
  
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• Sony Bravia XR (2022) TV Prices, Availability Details Now Out

  03-05-2022 14:25
  
  Sony Bravia XR (2022) TV prices and availability have been announced by the Japanese company. The new range was unveiled at CES 2022 in January and is coming to the US and Canada.
  
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• Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

  03-05-2022 14:25
  
  Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale brings discounts on a range of smartphones, smart TVs and more in India. The sale kicked off on May 3 for all users and will conclude on May 8. Flipkart is offering EMI options and additional discounts on select credit card purchases during the sale.
  
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• iPhone 13 Price in India Discounted to as Low as Rs. 35,513: Here's How to Get It

  03-05-2022 14:19
  
  iPhone 13 128GB can be purchased for as low as Rs. 35,513 from Maple Apple premium reseller. The smartphone is available at a discounted price after applying a bunch of offers.
  
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• Government Promotes Use of Kisan Drones to Modernise Agriculture

  03-05-2022 14:18
  
  Government aims to promote Kisan drops to support crop assessment, digitisation of land records, as well as spraying of pesticides and nutrients. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed that the government has already made a budget provision to ensure this development.
  
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• OnePlus Nord 3 Allegedly Spotted on Company's India Website Ahead of Launch

  03-05-2022 14:03
  
  The OnePlus Nord 3 has been allegedly spotted on the official OnePlus India website. It is expected to launch in June.
  
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• The Positive Grid Spark Mini Amp Lets You Shred Anywhere

  03-05-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  For under $200, it’s hard to name a guitar-playing tool that I like more than this combination amp and Bluetooth speaker.
  
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• Venture Capital Invests Huge Sums in Crypto Projects

  03-05-2022 13:52
  
  Venture Capital’s crypto craze in 2022 has also coincided with a slump in the tech-heavy Nasdaq benchmark, which is down 21 percent.
  
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• Rhode Island is Looking to Incentivise Home Builders in Crypto If They Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

  03-05-2022 13:24
  
  A bill seeking to reward eco-friendly construction projects with a special “Green Coin” has emerged in US’ Rhode Island. The government there is looking to keep builders compliant with the region’s environment-friendly goals. For now, it remains unclear which energy-efficient blockchain will Rhode Island use to support its Green Coin.
  
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• Garmin Quatix 7 Series Marine Smartwatches for Sailors Launched

  03-05-2022 13:19
  
  Garmin Quatix 7 series smartwatches with Garmin Quatix 7 Standard Edition, Garmin Quatix 7 Sapphire Edition, and Garmin Quatix 7X Solar Edition have been launched in the US. The price of the smartwatches starts at $699.99 (roughly Rs. 53,700).
  
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• US Says It Will Spend $3 Billion on Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing

  03-05-2022 13:09
  
  The funds are said to be allocated by the US Department of Energy from the $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 76,62,200 crore) infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed last year. Among the initiatives will be processing of minerals for use in large-capacity batteries and recycling those batteries, according to officials.
  
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• Amazon to Reimburse U.S. Employees for Abortion-Related Travel Costs

  03-05-2022 12:30
  
  Amazon will reimburse employees in the U.S. who are forced to travel over 161 km to obtain an abortion and other medical treatments, according to a new report from Reuters. The reimbursement announcement came via email to employees at the company on Monday, according to Reuters, and a Politico story late Monday about how the U.S. Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade appears to have been entirely coincidental.Amazon will reportedly reimburse employees for up to $US4,000 ($5,553) in travel
  
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• Xbox Star Wars May the 4th Sale Discounts Battlefront, Jedi: Fallen Order, More

  03-05-2022 12:25
  
  The Xbox May the 4th Sale 2022 is currently live. Star Wars games are currently available for up to 80 percent discount.
  
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• Google Sacks Another AI Researcher, After Internal Battle Over Chip Design Research

  03-05-2022 11:49
  
  Google earlier refused to publish Stronger Baselines because it did not meet its standards. Soon after, the company fired the researcher. The fired employee’s lawyer denied the allegations and added that he did not leak Stronger Baselines.
  
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• Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Will Receive Their Final Update by July

  03-05-2022 11:34
  
  Google is set to release one last Pixel 3a and 3a XL update by July. The guaranteed Android version and security updates for the Pixel 3a series will end in May 2022. The Pixel 3 series had received the September 2021 Android security update rolled out by the company.
  
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• Fake SIM Cards Reportedly Used in Sextortion Cases, Bihar Police Orders Crackdown

  03-05-2022 11:33
  
  The Bihar Police is said to have ordered a crackdown on SIM cards procured through fake documents amidst a spurt in online sexual blackmailing cases. The police have asked telecom companies to book customers with SIM cards issued on fake documents.
  
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• Russia Plans to Pull Out of International Space Station Amid Sanctions by US and Allies

  03-05-2022 11:24
  
  Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station (ISS) programme and pull out of the station amid the sanctions by the US and its key allies over its invasion of Ukraine. The move was announced by the leader of the country's space agency Roscosmos.
  
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• Meta Accused of Infringing Its Infinity Logo, Swiss Blockchain Maker Dfinity Files Lawsuit

  03-05-2022 11:17
  
  Dfinity, a Swiss developer of Internet Computer blockchain has alleged that Meta has knowingly infringed its infinity logo. Both the logos were approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Dfinity although claims, that its logo has been a mark of its services since March 2017. Meta’s response to the case remains awaited.
  
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• OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Spotted on NBTC Certification Site, Hints at Imminent Launch

  03-05-2022 11:16
  
  OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is reportedly in the works. Ahead of the launch, the handset has been spotted on Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) website with model number CPH2399. The listing suggests that the upcoming handset will have support for the 5G network.
  
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• Twitter Edit Button Spotted Again, Uncooked Version Suggests Replacing Media Possible

  03-05-2022 11:07
  
  Twitter Edit button’s working has been spotted once again. A reverse engineer was able to show via her tweets that Twitter may allow editing of text as well as replacing the media attached in the tweet.
  
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• Samsung Says it Expects 40 Percent Share in Premium Mobile Segment in H1 2022 in India

  03-05-2022 11:02
  
  South Korean electronics major Samsung expects to increase its market share to 40 per cent in value terms in the premium mobile segment in the first half of 2022 in India on the growing demand for 5G smartphones, according to a company official.
  
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• Fast X: Louis Leterrier Reportedly Set to Replace Justin Lin as Director

  03-05-2022 10:47
  
  Louis Leterrier will reportedly replace Justin Lin as the director of Fast X. Lin will remain as a producer for the film.
  
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• Yatra Launches New Feature That It Says Will Estimate Carbon Emissions for Flights

  03-05-2022 10:39
  
  Travel services provider Yatra Online said it has introduced a feature on its flight booking platform that will estimate carbon emissions of each flight it displays as a step towards promoting sustainable travel.
  
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• Rocket Lab Catches Falling Booster Rocket With Helicopter, Drops It in Ocean Minutes Later

  03-05-2022 10:21
  
  Rocket Lab is undertaking these demonstrations to test the company's novel cost-savings approach to recovering used rockets for multiple mission to space.
  
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• Moto G82 Specifications, Renders Leak; Tip Snapdragon 695 SoC, 5000mAh Battery

  03-05-2022 10:11
  
  The full specifications and concept renders of the Moto G82 have been allegedly leaked. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC.
  
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• JBL Tune 130NC, JBL Tune 230NC TWS Earbuds With ANC, Up to 40-Hour Playback Time Launched in India

  03-05-2022 10:10
  
  JBL Tune 130NC and JBL Tune 230NC earbuds have been launched in India. The TWS earbuds feature touch controls and feature active noise cancellation (ANC). The new earbuds are certified to be dust- and water-resistant with an IPX4 rating and are offered in Black, Blue and White colour options.
  
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• JBL Tune 130 NC, JBL Tune 230 NC TWS Earbuds With ANC, Up to 40-Hour Playback Time Launched in India

  03-05-2022 10:10
  
  JBL Tune 130 NC and JBL Tune 230 NC earbuds have been launched in India. The TWS earbuds feature touch controls and feature active noise cancellation (ANC). The new earbuds are certified to be dust- and water-resistant with an IPX4 rating and are offered in Black, Blue and White colour options.
  
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• Government Warns Google Chrome Users of 'Highly Severe' Vulnerabilities, Urges to Install Latest Update

  03-05-2022 10:07
  
  Google Chrome on desktop is affected by multiple 'highly severe' vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to gain access to sensitive user data, the government's nodal cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a warning and urged users to install the latest version of the Web browser to fix its known issues.
  
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• This Virtual Reality Device Lets People Feel the Sensation of Water Touching Their Lips in Metaverse

  03-05-2022 10:06
  
  Imagine you are in a virtual reality (VR) environment beside a drinking fountain and want to drink water from it. While you could lean and drink water, you were unlikely to feel anything. That is set to change. Researchers at a private institution in the US have found a way that allows people to feel the sensation of the water touching their lips in the so-called Meta...
  
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• Government Fixes Security Flaw in eHospital Portal That Was Exposing Data of Millions of Patients

  03-05-2022 10:01
  
  The government has fixed a server-side flaw within its cloud-based hospital management information system — eHospital — that was exposing personally-identifiable data including full name, age, and date of birth of millions of patients.
  
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