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• US Regulator to Investigate Deaths of Amazon Workers in New Jersey: Details

  12-08-2022 22:25
  
  US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) investigators are probing the death of an Amazon worker, along with an injury that potentially led to the death of another employee. The US work-safety regulator is already probing a fatality during the company's annual Prime Day shopping event in mid-July, and all three deaths occurred within the past month.
  
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• MTNL Consolidated Loss Widens to Rs. 653 Crore in June Quarter: All Details

  12-08-2022 22:01
  
  MTNL has reported that its consolidated loss narrowed to Rs. 653 crore in the June quarter. The state-run telecom firm revealed that consolidated revenue from operations fell by about 17 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal, while auditors of MTNL said the company's net worth has been fully eroded.
  
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• US Gunman Posted 'Call to Arms' on Truth Social After FBI Searched Donald Trump's Home: Reports

  12-08-2022 21:28
  
  A gunman who attempted to breach an FBI office in the US appears to have posted a "call to arms" on Donald Trump's Truth Social platform. The incident appears to be connected to federal agents searching the former president's home, according to US media reports. The FBI said on Thursday that a person armed with a weapon had tried to breach the entry to the bureau's of...
  
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• TrashBot uses AI to sort recyclables

  12-08-2022 21:28
  
  There are a number of startups working to improve trash sorting with robots. AMP Robotics is near the top of the list, coupling a picker and a conveyor belt to sort materials in large, automated facilities. The technology aims to correct human shortcomings when it comes to recycling. Too often people either don’t bother to separate trash, or simply don’t understand where things go.
  Founded in 2015, CleanRobotics hopes to correct the issue at the point of disposal. The Colorado firm&r
  
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• Automakers Struggle to Understand Whether New US Bill Allows EV Tax Credits for Customers

  12-08-2022 20:46
  
  US automakers and dealers are still trying to figure out if the $430 billion (roughly Rs. 34,23,000 crore) climate, health care and tax bill that the US House of Representatives is set to vote on Friday will continue to let them offer $7,500 (roughly Rs. 5,97,000) tax credits to would-be buyers of electric vehicles (EVs).
  
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• Blu Bold N2 With Dimensity 810 SoC, Quad Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

  12-08-2022 20:36
  
  Blu Bold N2 was launched in the US on Friday. The handset sports a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution. It features a 64-megapixel quad rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel dual front camera setup. The Bold N2 is powered by a MediaTek Dimesnity 810 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM.
  
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• US Tightens Export Controls on Advanced Chips, Engine Technology Critical to National Security

  12-08-2022 20:05
  
  The US has announced new export controls on technologies including additional equipment, software, and technology used to produce semiconductors and gas turbine engines. Devices that utilise these materials have significantly increased military potential, according to the US Commerce Department
  
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• Suspected Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer Developer Detained by Dutch Authorities: Details

  12-08-2022 19:31
  
  Dutch authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of being a developer for the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. The cryptocurrency blending service was put on a US sanctions list on Monday, over allegations that it has been used to launder more than $7 billion (roughly Rs. 55,700 crore) worth of virtual currency since 2019.
  
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• Oppo Find N Fold, Find N Flip in Development; to Feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC: Report

  12-08-2022 19:26
  
  Oppo is reportedly working on two new foldable smartphones that are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. A vertically folding Oppo Find N Flip, and a horizontally folding Oppo Find N Fold are said to be in development. This in line with an earlier report that suggested the same monikers for the two purported handsets.
  
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• Enforcement Directorate Freezes Crypto Platform Vauld’s Assets Worth Nearly Rs. 370 Crore: Details

  12-08-2022 18:24
  
  India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), a government agency that is responsible for probing financial crimes, has frozen assets worth $46.4 million (roughly Rs. 369.5 crore) at crypto exchange Vauld.
  
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• UN Development Body UNCTAD Believes Banks Should Be Banned From Holding Crypto

  12-08-2022 18:01
  
  The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns that the rising use of crypto for domestic payments and remittances may cause “leakage” of development funds. The UN developmentrecommendsrecommends extra taxes on transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability in developing countries.
  
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• CATL to Set Up $7.6 Billion Hungary Battery Plant to Supply BMW, Mercedes Amid Growing Demand

  12-08-2022 17:51
  
  CATL, the world's biggest electric vehicle battery maker has announced plans to build a EUR 7.3 billion (roughly Rs. 59,600 crore) battery plant in Hungary, Europe's largest so far, as the world's biggest electric vehicle battery maker gears up to meet growing demand from global automakers.
  
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• Moto E22i Visits US FCC, TDRA Database; Could Feature Dual-SIM Support: Report

  12-08-2022 17:50
  
  Moto XT2239-20 has been listed on the US FCC database. The phone appears with XT2239-9 and XT2239-17 models numbers as well. As per a report, these model numbers belong to the Moto E22i. The report added that the handset has also visited the TDRA website in UAE with the model number XT2239-19. The phone could feature dual-SIM and 4G LTE support.
  
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• Hyundai announces $400M AI, robotics institute powered by Boston Dynamics

  12-08-2022 17:06
  
  When Hyundai acquired Boston Dynamics at the end of 2020, there were plenty of open questions. Chief among them was why we should assume this acquisition would be any different than the past few? The 30-year-old bleeding-edge robotics firm had been an uncomfortable fit for its last two owners, Google and SoftBank, but the Korean automotive giant insisted things would be different.
  The pairing has, thus far, been something of a mixed bag. As Boston Dynamics looks to pragmatic applications to comm
  
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• US FTC Considering New Rules to Rein in Tech Firms' Collection of Personal Data, Protect Privacy

  12-08-2022 16:51
  
  The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday announced an initiative seeking public comment on the effects of companies’ data collection and the potential benefit of new rules to protect consumers’ privacy. The federal regulator is looking at drafting rules to crack down on what they call harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security.
  
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• Vivo V25, V25e Alleged Images Spotted Online; May Feature Triple Rear Camera Setup: Report

  12-08-2022 16:46
  
  Vivo V25 image has leaked online, as per a report, along with a Vivo V25e image. Both the handsets could feature a similar exterior design, according to the leaked images. The Vivo V25 and V25e could reportedly sport a triple rear camera setup. The report added that Vivo V25 could launch in India alongside its Pro model.
  
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• LinkedIn Announces Clickable Links, Templates, and New Carousels for Creators

  12-08-2022 16:18
  
  LinkedIn is adding new features for content creators on its platform. These new features include clickable links, templates, and new carousels. The company now allows creators to add a clickable link directly onto images and videos. LinkedIn users will also get new template options for text posts with multiple formatting and background options.
  
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• WhatsApp Group Admins Can Soon Approve or Reject New Participants on Android: Report

  12-08-2022 16:04
  
  WhatsApp is reportedly bringing improvements to the group settings. It is said to introduce a new group setting called “Approve new participants”, which would let group admins manage the joining requests of users. The functionality is reportedly under development and is expected to arrive in a future update.
  
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• Want to Run on the Beach? Start With the Right Shoes

  12-08-2022 16:00 via wired.com
  
  The only thing better than a long walk on the beach is a long run. These kicks held up best against the sand.
  
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• Lenovo Legion VR700 Headset Specifications Teased Ahead of August 18 Launch

  12-08-2022 15:58
  
  Lenovo Legion VR700 VR headset specifications will include a Qualcomm XR2 processor, 4K RealRGB display, and 6DoF interaction system, Lenovo has teased via a post on Weibo. The headset will launch in China on August 18.
  
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• Realme 9i 5G Colour Variants, Renders Leaked Ahead of Upcoming Launch: Details

  12-08-2022 15:51
  
  Realme 9i 5G renders have surfaced online, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the company’s upcoming handset. The leaked renders hint at the colour options and design of the Realme 9i. The handset is tipped to come in two colour variants. The renders indicate that the Realme 9i 5G will be equipped with a triple rear camera setup.
  
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• Lava Agni 5G Updated With Free Name Engraving Customisation Option: All Details

  12-08-2022 15:35
  
  Lava Agni 5G customers now have the option to get their names engraved on the back of the handset at no extra cost with a new customisation feature. The company said that interested buyers can visit the Lava e-store to avail the new feature by entering the required details.
  
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• Vivo V25, V25 Pro, Y22s, Y35 4G Visit US FCC Database; V-Series Phones May Come With 5G Support: All Details

  12-08-2022 15:28
  
  Multiple Vivo handsets with the model number V2202, V2158, V2205, and V2206 have been listed on the US FCC database. The model numbers are said to belong to Vivo Y25, V25 Pro, Y35, and Y22s, respectively. The listing suggests that both the V-series could support 5G connectivity, while the two Y-series might only support 4G.
  
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• Google Search Reportedly Updated to Show Games Available on Cloud Streaming Services

  12-08-2022 15:15
  
  Google Search will reportedly show which video games are being streamed on which particular cloud streaming services. The search results do not lead gaming consoles’ storefronts or to PC gaming retailers as the search results being shown are strictly on cloud gaming.
  
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• How to use low power mode on iPhone

  12-08-2022 15:02 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  If you need to get some extra battery life out of your iPhone then you can use low power mode or power save mode on your device to extend your battery. This is a handy feature that Apple has built into the iPhone for times when you need to save battery usage on your iPhone. […]
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• 'Total Value Locked’, Here’s What It Means in DeFi

  12-08-2022 14:55
  
  Total Value Locked or the TVL is the amount of user funds deposited in a DeFi protocol. These funds could be vested in the project for several functions like staking, liquidity pools, or lending.
  
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• Hacker Offers to Sell Data of 48.5 Million Users of Shanghai's COVID App

  12-08-2022 14:55
  
  A hacker, with the username as "XJP", claims to have obtained the personal information of 48.5 million users of a COVID health mobile app run by the city of Shanghai. This is the second claim of a breach of the Chinese financial hub's data in just over a month. The hacker posted an offer to sell the data for $4,000 on the hacker forum Breach Forums.
  
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• Tencent, Alibaba Have Submitted Details of Algorithms Used in Their Products, Says China Regulator

  12-08-2022 14:39
  
  Tencent and Alibaba, along with other Chinese tech giants, have submitted details of algorithms used in some of their products, complying with a drive by authorities to tighten oversight of platform algorithms. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a list of 30 algorithms used in some of the country's most popular apps with brief descriptions of their...
  
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• Traces of Indigenous Gas Found in Meteorite to Shed Light on Moon’s Origin

  12-08-2022 14:34
  
  A recent study has suggested that the Moon may have inherited some noble gases, such as neon and helium, deep from the Earth's mantle. The discovery was made by analysing lunar meteorites found in Antarctica. Upon analysing the glass particles, the team found chemical fingerprints or isotopic signatures of the solar gases in them.
  
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• Elon Musk’s SpaceX in Talks With ESA to Allow Temporary Use of Its Launchers

  12-08-2022 14:32
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceX and European Space Agency (ESA) have begun preliminary technical discussions to temporarily use the company’s launchers after the Ukraine conflict blocked Western access to Russia's Soyuz rockets. The final decision depends on the still unresolved timetable for Europe's delayed Ariane 6 rocket.
  
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• Lenovo Legion Y70 Cooling Capabilities Revealed Ahead of Launch: Details

  12-08-2022 14:26
  
  Lenovo Legion Y70 cooling capabilities have been revealed by the company. The Chinese company is including a 5,047 square millimeter VC cooling chamber on the phone that is 0.55mm thick. Lenovo has previously confirmed that the handset will come with a 7.99mm thin body and a CNC metal middle frame. The Legion Y70 is scheduled to launch in China on August 18.
  
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• AI Algorithm That Recognises Anomalies in Brain May Help Treat Epilepsy

  12-08-2022 14:21
  
  A research team led by UCL has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can identify minute brain anomalies that lead to epileptic seizures.The algorithm reports the locations of abnormalities in cases of drug-resistant focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), a major cause of epilepsy.
  
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• Xiaomi Unveils CyberOne, a Humanoid Robot That Can Sense Human Emotions

  12-08-2022 14:13
  
  Xiaomi introduced a human sized robot called CyberOne at its product launch event on Thursday. The 177cm tall and 52-kilogram weighing CyberOne is developed by Xiaomi's Robotics Lab. The company also released a CyberDog last year.
  
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• Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 smartphone unveiled

  12-08-2022 14:01 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  We have seen a number of new folding smartphones this week and now we have another one, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 comes with a 6.56-inch folding AMOLED display that features a 21:9 aspect ratio on the front with an FHD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels. When fully unfolded, […]
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• Our Favorite Smart Pens and Tablets for Writing Digital Notes

  12-08-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  These handy tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
  
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• Scientists Aim to Peer Into Oldest of Star-Forming Galaxies in New Project

  12-08-2022 13:32
  
  A new project by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) aim sat peering into the most elusive galaxies in the universe. This is likely to help astronomers paint a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the universe's history of star formation. The instrument will also help detect those galaxies that are too dim and are obscured by cosmic dust.
  
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• Redmi Note 11T Pro, Note 11T Pro+ Milk Salt White Variant With Dimensity 8100 SoC Launched: Details

  12-08-2022 13:24
  
  Redmi Note 11T Pro series ‘Milk Salt White’ (translated) has been launched in China. The smartphone brand has introduced a new colour to the lineup. The smartphone series was launched in China in May in three colour options. The Note 11T Pro series features a 6.6-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC.
  
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• Instagram Can Track User Data, Behaviour via Its In-App Browser; Meta Responds: Report

  12-08-2022 13:07
  
  Instagram app can reportedly track all interactions of its users with external websites that are accessed through the platform’s in-app browser. As per a report, the app injects a JavaScript code allowing it to monitor all user interactions.
  
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• Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-A SD cards and reader

  12-08-2022 13:05 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Content creators, photographers and videographers searching for a fast CFexpess Type-A Card Gold Series and CFexpress Type-A/SD reader might be interested to know that Lexar has unveiled its latest “superior performance” card offering read speed up to 900 MB/s, write speed up to 800 MB/s and minimum write speed of 700 MB/s. The Lexar CFexpress […]
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• The Soft Return, and Other Slack and Zoom Hacks You Need

  12-08-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  These software shortcuts will make your workday more productive. Your coworkers will appreciate them too.
  
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• Huawei’s First Half Profit Drops Amid US Technology Restrictions, Curbs

  12-08-2022 13:00
  
  Huawei has reported its first-half net profit to have more than halved as a difficult economy curtailed demand from customers. To add, the US has also issued technology restrictions on the Chinese company. Huawei’s revenue dropped 5.9 percent year-on-year during the period, with a sharper decline during January-March.
  
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• How to Get the Old Gmail Design Back

  12-08-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Google is rolling out a redesign of its email service. If you don't care for the new look, you can switch back—for now.
  
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• Deals Reminder: CrowPi L Advanced Kit

  12-08-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Just a quick reminder for our readers about the awesome deal on the CrowPi L Advanced Kit in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week. The CrowPi L Advanced Kit is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for $339.99 and it comes with a range of features. CrowPi L is a real Raspberry Pi […]
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• LinkedIn gets new content creation features

  12-08-2022 12:49 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  LinkedIn has announced that it is adding a new rnage of content creation features to its platform, which will include clickable links in images and videos. They are also launching a new range of templates to make it easier to create posts and more, you can see more information below. With a 20% increase YoY […]
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• Skullcandy Transparency headphones with net zero carbon footprint

  12-08-2022 12:32 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  Skullcandy has created a new environmentally friendly range of headphones in the form of Transparency with a net zero carbon footprint. The limited edition headphones contains carbon emissions equivalent of 12.14 kg, neutralized via carbon offset credits and are priced at $115 for the Hesh Evo wireless headphones or $50 for the Jib True 2 […]
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Price in India Revealed; Pre-Bookings Start August 16

  12-08-2022 12:29
  
  Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro price in India has been revealed. Samsung also announced that pre-bookings for the new smartwatches will start on August 16. The smartwatches will be available for pre-bookings via Samsung's official website. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series was launched on Wednesday, during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, alongside the Galaxy ...
  
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• Bitcoin's Briefly Touches $25,000 Before Correcting While Ether Continues Gains Ahead of 'The Merge'

  12-08-2022 12:17
  
  After a strong rally on Thursday, the crypto market saw some profit booking on Friday. Bitcoin breathed below $24,000 (roughly Rs. 19.06 lakh), whereas Ethereum held at the $1,900 (roughly Rs. 1.50 lakh) mark ahead of its much-awaited merge buzz.
  
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• Oasis DeFi App Banishes Sanctioned Wallet Holders, Withholds Access to Application

  12-08-2022 12:08
  
  Oasis, a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform on Thursday, August 12 announced that it is blocking crypto wallets that are sanctioned and marked as high risks by the government. Oasis is also tightening scrutiny around wallets that have a history with receiving funds via crypto mixers such as Tornado Cash. The step comes in the backdrop of back-to-back hack attacks t...
  
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• Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 Buzz With Bluetooth Calling to Launch on August 17: Details

  12-08-2022 12:06
  
  Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 Buzz is heading for its launch on August 17. The smartwatch comes with a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with always-on display, and Bluetooth calling among other features. The smartwatch also comes with a host of health and fitness features. The Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 Buzz carries an MRP of Rs. 6,999.
  
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• Rollerdrome dev combat tips when you take to the rink on August 16

  12-08-2022 12:05 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
  PlayStation gamers looking forward to the arrival of the new fast-paced action bloodsport game on skates Rollerdrome will be pleased to know that Jemima Tyssen Smith from Roll7 has taken to the official PlayStation blog to reveal a few tips and tricks that might help you as you take to the rink on August 16, […]
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