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• OnePlus May Limit Alert Slider to Pro Models and Oppo Flagships: Report

  11-06-2022 15:19
  
  OnePlus is reportedly planning to drop the alert slider from its mid-range and budget smartphones. According to a tipster, the OnePlus Nord 2T was the last phone featuring an alert slider. Going forward, it is said to be available only on Pro models and a few Oppo flagships.
  
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• Meta Hits the Brakes on Portal, AR Glasses, and Other Hardware

  11-06-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Plus: Metalenz’s camera tech makes its way into phones, Microsoft launches the Xbox TV app, and the OnePlus 10 Pro gets an upgrade.
  
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• Rare X-Ray Emitting Cosmic Object Found in Milky Way Galaxy

  11-06-2022 14:56
  
  In the latest and fascinating find, astronomers have detected a rare kind of cosmic object in the Milky Way galaxy. The object named MAXI J1816-195 is found to be emanating X-ray light that was first detected on June 7. The discovery was brought to light by astrophysicist Hitoshi Negoro of Nihon University, Japan, and his team.
  
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• Tecno Pova 3 With 7,000mAh Battery India Launch Teased on Amazon, Specifications Listed

  11-06-2022 13:46
  
  Tecno Pova 3 is all set to debut in India soon, according to a recent Amazon listing for the smartphone. It was unveiled in the Philippines last month. As per the listing, the upcoming phone will have a 7,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is teased to feature octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC under the hood, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of...
  
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• Tecno Pova 3 India With 7,000mAh Battery Launch Teased on Amazon, Specifications Listed

  11-06-2022 13:46
  
  Tecno Pova 3 is all set to debut in India soon, according to a recent Amazon listing for the smartphone. It was unveiled in the Philippines last month. As per the listing, the upcoming phone will have a 7,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is teased to feature octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC under the hood, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of...
  
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• Controlling My Family’s Smart Home Is Driving Us Mad

  11-06-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The smart home was supposed to make our lives easier, but confusing controls and too many apps are frustrating. There must be a better way.
  
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• 25 Great Deals on Smartwatches, Grills, Bags, and Tablets

  11-06-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Need a new hobby like grilling or photography? Want to get Dad a new smartwatch for Father's Day? These sales might help.
  
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• Secret Ecosystem Found Under Icy Antarctica Surface by Researchers

  11-06-2022 11:35
  
  Scientists have good news with regards to Antarctica. A secret ecosystem has been thriving under the icy surface and the discovery was recently made. Researchers have found this "hidden world" beneath the Larsen Ice Shelf. The discovery was made 1,600 feet below the surface.
  
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• Nothing Phone 1 Pre-Booking Details Leaked, Suggests Multiple Storage Variants

  11-06-2022 11:31
  
  Nothing Phone 1 will launch on July 12 in London. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has leaked pre-booking details of the smartphone via Twitter. The Nothing Phone 1 is expected to be offered in multiple storage options.
  
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• Meta's Quest 2 VR Headset Update to Add Ability to Socialise in Horizon World, Says Mark Zuckerberg

  11-06-2022 11:20
  
  Meta says it is adding the ability to easily socialise in virtual reality with an update to its Quest 2 headsets in another step toward the metaverse. The tweak heading for the latest model Quest from Meta-owned Oculus will let wearers hop into virtual settings with friends.
  
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• New Device Can Filter Saltwater 1000 Times Faster Than Existing Methods: Research

  11-06-2022 10:58
  
  In what could mark a major step toward solving the problem of freshwater scarcity, scientists have developed a device that filters saltwater a thousand times faster than conventionally used devices. On the industrial scale, seawater is made fit for drinking through the desalination process.
  
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• Earth’s Inner Core Not Just Rotates but Oscillates Too, Says New Study

  11-06-2022 10:13
  
  Contradicting a previously accepted theory, scientists have concluded that the inner core of the Earth oscillates and results in variations in the length of the day. It was earlier believed that the inner core, which is the hottest part of the Earth, rotates at a speed faster than the planet’s surface.
  
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• OnePlus 10 Renders, Specifications Surface Online, 120Hz Refresh Rate display, 4,800mAh Battery Tipped

  11-06-2022 09:50
  
  OnePlus 10 is reportedly in the works. The smartphone is yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone brand, but ahead of that, OnePlus 10 has leaked in renders. The specifications of the handset have also been tipped alongside. It is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. It could pack a 120Hz refresh rate display.
  
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• Creepy hack exposes your secret texts

  11-06-2022 08:31
  
  Scrubbing out secret information from screenshots before sending to friends may not be as private as you think.
  
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• IPL Media Rights: Amazon Pulls Out of Bidding War, Viacom18 is Strongest Contender, Says BCCI

  11-06-2022 08:28
  
  The much-anticipated duel between Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani for acquisition of one of world's costliest sporting properties won't materialise now as OTT giants Amazon on Friday pulled out of IPL media rights bidding, scheduled to start on Sunday, says BCCI.
  
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• Apple Says to Allow More Payment Options for Dutch Dating App Developers

  11-06-2022 07:58
  
  Apple on Friday laid out how developers of dating apps offered in the Netherlands can skip Apple's in-app payment systems, a closely watched step by the iPhone maker in the face of global antitrust concerns about its control over the mobile app industry. Apple has long mandated use of its in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up 30 percent that some deve...
  
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• Apple, Google's Mobile Browser Dominance to be Investigated, Says UK Watchdog CMA

  11-06-2022 07:39
  
  Britain's competition watchdog says is planning to investigate the market dominance of Apple and Google's mobile browsers, as well as the iPhone maker's restrictions on cloud gaming through its app store. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it'll also be taking enforcement action against Alphabet's Google over its app store payment practices.
  
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• Meta Ex-COO Sheryl Sandberg Reportedly Being Investigated Over Use of Company Resources

  11-06-2022 07:03
  
  Lawyers are investigating Meta Platforms outgoing operations chief Sheryl Sandberg's use of company resources over several years, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Among the activities being scrutinized is the work of Meta employees to support Sandberg's foundation, Lean In, and towards writing and promotion of her second book, the report added.
  
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• Telegram Premium Paid Subscription Plan to Launch This Month, Says Founder Pavel Durov

  11-06-2022 06:33
  
  Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a higher limit for chats, media and file uploads, says founder Pavel Durov.
  
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• Telegram Premium Paid Subscription Plan to Launch in June, Says Founder Pavel Durov

  11-06-2022 06:33
  
  Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a higher limit for chats, media and file uploads, says founder Pavel Durov.
  
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• Genius iPhone hack no one knows about

  11-06-2022 05:33
  
  At Apple’s latest WWDC 2022 conference they announced a multitude of new software features that will be included in their next software update later this year – namely – iOS 16. This will offer users exciting new features such as a highly customisable lock screen with new widgets, the ability to edit an iMessage after you’ve sent it or even undo a sent text message entirely.
  
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