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• Delhi Government to Engage With E-Commerce, Food Delivery Firms Over SUP Ban Implementation

  02-07-2022 16:03
  
  The Delhi government plans to engage with various e-commerce firms and food delivery platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon and Flipkart, for effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items in the capital, officials said on Saturday.
  
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• Dutch University Gets Cyber Ransom Money Back, With Interest

  02-07-2022 15:57
  
  The Netherlands' Maastricht University fell victim to a massive ransomware attack in 2019, and has now partly received back its stolen money... which in the meantime more than doubled in value, a news report said on Saturday.
  
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• Nothing Phone 1 Case Leaked, Tipping Design; Pre-Order Pass for Rs. 2,000 Listed on Flipkart

  02-07-2022 15:43
  
  Nothing is gearing up to unveil Nothing Phone 1 on July 12. Ahead of the launch, a leak shows the alleged image of the official TPU case for the handset. Separately, Nothing Phone 1 pre-order pass is currently listed on Flipkart suggesting that pre-orders could open for all without an invite code.
  
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• California Department of Justice Lacked Basic Safeguards for Gun Owner Info, Experts Say

  02-07-2022 15:36
  
  Cybersecurity experts say the California Department of Justice apparently failed to follow basic security procedures on its website, exposing the personal information of potentially hundreds of thousands of gun owners.
  
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• Robocalls Are (Finally) Being Shaken Up

  02-07-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Plus: Insta-delete your Instagram account, TikTok is eyeing your wallet, and Google makes it easier to switch from iOS.
  
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• Bote's Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard Packs Big Summer Fun

  02-07-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  It's spendy, but this portable board folds up compact enough to fit in (relatively) small spaces.
  
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• Amazon to Allow Prime Users to Unsubscribe in 2 Clicks After EU Complaints

  02-07-2022 14:11
  
  Amazon has made it easier for users to cancel their subscriptions to its fast shipping club Prime with just two clicks, following complaints from consumer groups, the European Commission said on Friday.
  
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• How to Work Offline and Still Be Productive

  02-07-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Whether you're on a train, in the mountains, or at home when your wifi cuts out, you can still get a lot done. All it takes is a little preparation.
  
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• Asus ROG Phone 6 India Launch Date Set for July 5, Renders Tip Triple Rear Cameras

  02-07-2022 13:28
  
  Asus on Saturday confirmed the arrival of the Asus ROG Phone 6 in India. The new ROG series smartphone will launch on July 5 through a virtual event that will be held on the company's official YouTube channel. It is teased to feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.Ahead of the launch, a tipster has leaked renders of the handset online, giving a glimpse of the possible desi...
  
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• The 31 Best Fourth of July Deals on Kitchen Gizmos and Tech

  02-07-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Independence Day is here, and so are the savings. We've rounded up plenty of sales on air purifiers, smart speakers, massage guns, and more.
  
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• How to Shop Like a Pro on Amazon Prime Day

  02-07-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The big sale event is notoriously full of lackluster deals. Here's how to cut through the clutter to find the real gems.
  
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• 21 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals

  02-07-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  From TVs and smartphones to laptops, we found great discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of the retailer’s big sales event.
  
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• Smartphone Sales Fell to 96 Million Units Globally in May 2022: Counterpoint Research

  02-07-2022 11:42
  
  Smartphone sales globally have slipped below the 100 million mark in May 2022, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse Service. The research said that the global market sales of smartphones have dropped 4 percent MoM and 10 percent YoY in May 2022, marking the second consecutive drop in MoM sales and 11th consecutive decline in YoY sales.
  
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• Virgin Orbit Rocket Launches 7 US Defense Department Satellites

  02-07-2022 11:26
  
  A Virgin Orbit rocket carrying seven US Defense Department satellites was launched from a special Boeing 747 flying off the Southern California coast and streaked toward space Friday night.
  
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• Oppo Reno 8 Series Price in India, Colour Options, Storage Variants Tipped

  02-07-2022 11:07
  
  Oppo Reno 8 series expected prices, storage variants, and colour options have been tipped online. Both the smartphones are expected to launch in India in two colour options and three storage variants. The smartphones were launched in China in May this year.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Here's When to Expect It in India This Year

  02-07-2022 10:58
  
  Amazon Prime Day deals events 2022 is coming to India later this summer along with countries like, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates for the first time. Amazon has announced that the Amazon Prime Day event will be held for Prime members in the US, the UK, and several other countries from July 12 to July 13.
  
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• WhatsApp May Soon Let You Hide Online Status From Certain Contacts, Delete for Everyone May Get an Extension

  02-07-2022 10:37
  
  WhatsApp was spotted working on new privacy control features. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to hide their online status from select contacts. It is also reportedly working on extending the time limit for the ‘Delete for Everyone' feature to two days and 12 hours. Additionally, it reportedly released a beta version of the desktop app with a new con...
  
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• World UFO Day 2022: What Are UFOs and How Did the Theories Around Them Originate

  02-07-2022 09:29
  
  World UFO Day is marked annually on July 2 to spread awareness about the existence of mysterious Unidentified Flying Objects. Recently, NASA announced to assemble a UFO for investigating "unidentified aerial phenomena" — commonly termed UFOs.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2022 to Use Semi-Automated Offside Technology for Accurate Decisions

  02-07-2022 08:40
  
  FIFA has announced to use semi-automated offside technology at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar starting on November 21. The new technology will calculate the exact position of each player using 29 data points of individual player, 50 times per second.
  
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• Researchers Develop New Method to Convert Waste Carbon Atoms to Plastic Products Without Harming Environment

  02-07-2022 08:29
  
  In a new study, researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made use of the carbon atoms in the waste to create raw material for the production of plastics. The carbon atoms used in the study are usually burned up or dumped in landfills rather than being recycled.
  
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• Google's Gboard Rolls Out Split Keyboard Mode in Beta for Foldable Android Phones: Report

  02-07-2022 08:17
  
  Google is said to roll out the split keyboard option for Gboard app for Android, which will act as an added benefit for users with foldable phones. While Samsung already offers the split keyboard feature to Z Fold phones, a lot of users prefer Gboard keyboard app for typing.
  
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• Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Suspends Withdrawals, Trading, Deposits to Its Platform

  02-07-2022 07:55
  
  Crypto lender Voyager Digital announced the suspension of withdrawals, trading and deposits to its platform. The move is said to be in terms with the firm exploring strategic alternatives to preserve the value of its platform.
  
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• Google Says to Delete Users’ Location History for Abortion Clinics, Domestic Violence Centres

  02-07-2022 07:28
  
  Google has announced to delete users' location history for visits to abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought, according to an official blog. The change will take place in the coming weeks. The announcement comes a week after US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights.
  
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• Donald Trump’s Social Media Firm Said to Receive Subpoenas From SEC, Federal Jury

  02-07-2022 07:00
  
  Donald Trump's social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has received subpoenas from a federal jury as well as SEC, according to a public disclosure filed by Digital World Acquisition. Earlier this week, Digital World, which has plans to buy Trump Media, received subpoenas from the same grand jury.
  
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• Hyderabad Plans to Set Up 330 EV Charging Centres Based on Feasibility of Locations

  02-07-2022 06:23
  
  Hyderabad is planning to inaugurate 330 new EV charging centres in the state as part of the policies of the Centre and the State government to cut down carbon emission and encourage the use of electric vehicles. Each proposed location has high-speed charging with DC-001(15KW) capacity and low charging with C (122-150 KW ) capacity facilities.
  
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