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• Facebook, Instagram Removed 2.7 Crore Posts in India During July: All Details

  31-08-2022 20:30
  Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed a total of 2.7 crore posts across Facebook and Instagram in July. The company revealed in its monthly report under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that it received 626 and 1033 reports from users on Facebook and Instagram respectively, and claims that it responded to all user ...
  
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• iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts Could Show as Single, Contiguous Pill During Use: Report

  31-08-2022 18:02
  Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max may display the rumoured pill and hole punch display cutouts as a unified pill when the phone is in use, as per a report. While Apple is is yet to announce any details regarding a redesigned display, including new cutouts for the upcoming iPhone Pro models, tipsters and industry analysts have repeatedly suggested that the com...
  
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• iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts Could Show as Single, Contiguous Pill During Use

  31-08-2022 18:02
  Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max may display the rumoured pill and hole punch display cutouts as a unified pill when the phone is in use, as per a report. While Apple is is yet to announce any details regarding a redesigned display, including new cutouts for the upcoming iPhone Pro models, tipsters and industry analysts have repeatedly suggested that the com...
  
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• Firewalla launches the Gold Plus, its new 2.5 Gigabit firewall

  31-08-2022 18:00
  Firewalla, maybe the only company that can say that its hardware firewalls have something of a cult following, today announced the latest addition to its portfolio: the $569 Firewalla Gold Plus. The Gold Plus will feature four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and its deep packet inspection hardware can handle up to 5 Gigabits at a time.
  With this addition, Firewalla now offers a full set of products from the 100 Mbit Red (which is probably too slow for most users at this point) to the $329 P
  
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• What we expect from Apple’s iPhone 14 event

  31-08-2022 17:11
  Don’t you hate it when they give everything away in the headline? So, a belated spoiler warning that, indeed, the iPhone 14 is almost certainly going to be the big headline announcement at Apple’s September event. A few other things seem close to certain, as well, including the Apple Watch Series 8.
  As ever, there may be one or two wildcards at the event. It will be interesting to see precisely how much Apple ends up announcing next week. The company was more than happy to spread ann
  
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• JBL’s new earbuds have a case with touchscreen, because we don’t have enough displays

  31-08-2022 16:42
  Tired: JBL announced the Tour PRO 2 earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC). Wired: The case has a touchscreen.
  That’s right. In the off-chance you didn’t have enough screens in your life, the new earbuds’ case adds another 1.4-inch LED touch display. Users can flick through multiple screens like different watch faces that allow them to manage multimedia playback and shuffle through different noise cancellation modes.
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• Department of Telecom Seeks TRAI's Views on Regulating OTT Services Like WhatsApp: Report

  31-08-2022 16:35
  The Department of Telecom has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for its views on the regulation of over-the-top service providers like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, and other apps and services. Telecom operators have been asking TRAI to apply the same rules to these services that provide similar calling and messaging functionality as the telcos do, for...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A04s smartphone gets official

  31-08-2022 16:30 via geeky-gadgets.com
  We have been hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy A04s smartphone for some time and now the handset is official. The Samsung Galaxy A04s has been listed on Samsung’s website in Finland and the device comes with a 6.5-inch Infinity V display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution. The handset comes with […]
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• Asus Zenbook 17 Fold With 17-Inch Foldable Display Launched: All Details

  31-08-2022 16:16
  Asus Zenbook 17 Fold has launched globally. The laptop sports a 17.3-inch foldable OLED touchscreen with 1,920x2,560 pixels resolution. It will be available globally in the fourth quarter of this year. The company is yet to announce plans to launch the laptop in India. The Zenbook 17 Fold will be sold in a single Tech Black colour option.
  
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• Oppo A57s and A57e smartphones launched

  31-08-2022 16:01 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Oppo has launched two new Android smartphones, the Oppo A57s and the Oppo A57e. The Oppo A57S comes with a 6.56-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 mobile processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, there is also a microSD card […]
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• Redmi Pad 4G Bags China 3C Certification, Tipped to Feature MediaTek Helio G99 SoC: Details

  31-08-2022 15:51
  Redmi Pad 4G was reportedly spotted on the 3C certification site. It is said to feature a 7,800mAh battery and support 22.5W fast charging. The tablet could be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.
  
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• WhatsApp Bringing Voice Call Support to Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5: Reports

  31-08-2022 15:46
  WhatsApp is reportedly beta testing a feature that allows users to take WhatsApp voice calls on their smartwatch running Wear OS version 3 or newer. Users with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.11 or newer will get incoming call notifications from the app on their Wear OS 3 compatible Galaxy Watch. The feature is still in development.
  
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• Sony Xperia 5 IV Specifications Tipped by Alleged Geekbench Listing, May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

  31-08-2022 15:29
  Sony Xperia 5 IV is expected to be launched on September 1. Ahead of the official launch, the handset has reportedly been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and 8GB RAM in the upcoming smartphone. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is expected to succeed Sony Xperia 5 III.
  
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• Oppo Find N2 Will Not Have Crease Issues on Its Folding Display: Pete Lau

  31-08-2022 15:27
  Oppo’s Chief Product Office, Pete Lau, recently shared via Weibo that the next generation foldable phone from the company will not have any issues related to the external display and the creases on the folding display. The phone in question could be the Oppo Find N2, which is expected to succeed the Oppo Find N.
  
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• Darkest Regions of the Moon Explored Using Machine Learning Ahead of NASA’s Artemis Mission

  31-08-2022 15:03
  A team of researchers have developed a method to help explore the darkest areas of the Moon that never receive sunlight. These are some of the coldest locations on the Earth's only natural satellite, and could contain ice which could be useful for future space missions. Researchers used a deep learning-driven post-processing tool and produced high-resolution and high-...
  
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• Aliens Fireteam Elite Pathogen Expansion lands

  31-08-2022 15:01 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Aliens fans will be pleased to know that the highly anticipated Pathogen expansion is now available offering a wealth of new gameplay features and is an official expansion for the Aliens Fireteam Elite cooperative first person shooter. Learn more about what you can expect from the new expansion, now available to purchase priced at $15. […]
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• You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone

  31-08-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.
  
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• Samsung Foldable Phone With Expandable, Wrappable Display Seen in New Patent Filing: Report

  31-08-2022 14:58
  Samsung has reportedly filed a patent for a foldable phone that can be wrapped around a hand. This could come with a controller, a folding sensor unit, and a foldable display.
  
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• Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered PC game performance NVIDIA vs AMD

  31-08-2022 14:37 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Since the launch of the new PC version of the Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered game taking the once exclusive PlayStation game to PCs. The team at Digital Foundry have wasted no time putting the new PC port through its paces and have this week released a new performance analysis comparing multiple GPUs and pitting NVIDIA vs […]
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• Capsule Pro motorized camera controller and slider

  31-08-2022 14:15 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Photographers searching for an easy way to control their camera or phone may be interested in a new motorized camera controller and camera slider aptly named the Capsule Pro. Launched via Kickstarter and designed by the engineers at MIOPS the camera control head is perfect for time-lapse photography as well as panoramas and adding extra […]
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• NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare Ring Phenomenon Around Star 5,600 Light-Years Away

  31-08-2022 14:13
  NASA's JWST has captured an image of a star located around 5,600 light-years away in detail, which shows the celestial body surrounded by large concentric circles of light. The pair, known as colliding wind binary, consists of an extremely rare Wolf-Rayet star called WR 140 and a hot and massive O-type star companion, which is also a rare object.
  
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• Atom Studios Keep MagSafe Wallet unveiled

  31-08-2022 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Atom Studios has launched a new MagSafe Wallet for the iPhone, the wallet is called Keep and it has been constructed from natural materials. The Atom Studios Keep MagSafe Wallet is made from cork and it comes in a choice of two colors, Natural and Carbon Black. Akbar Ali, Creative Director at Atom Studios says: […]
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• Zomato Begins Testing Intercity Legends Feature for Food Delivery Across States in Gurugram, South Delhi

  31-08-2022 14:01
  Zomato Intercity Legends, the the company's upcoming service for ordering dishes from other regions across the country, is currently available for testing for select customers in Gurugram and parts of South Delhi.
  
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• An Inside Look at Asus' First Laptop With a Foldable Screen

  31-08-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  This week, Asus fully revealed its first PC with a screen that folds up. WIRED has exclusive images of the prototypes it built to get there.
  
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• iQoo Z6 Lite 5G Could Feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-Series SoC; September Launch Tipped Again: Report

  31-08-2022 13:54
  iQoo Z6 Lite 5G will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series SoC, according to report, which cites industry sources. The handset will reportedly launch in September, which is in line with an earlier tip. The chipset is reportedly comparable to the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. Moreover, it is not said to be a rebranded version of the Vivo T1x.
  
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• How to reset your Apple AirPods

  31-08-2022 13:53 via geeky-gadgets.com
  When Apple first launched its first generation AirPods back in 2016 sporting a unique shape it was thought by many that they would not be very popular. However seven years on Apple launched its third generation last year with shortened stems similar to the Pro versions with spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance. If you are […]
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• Vindop Nixie tube clock and speaker

  31-08-2022 13:47 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Combining old and new technologies the Vindop Nixie tube clock and speaker offers an aesthetically designed system available in wood or metal finishes depending on your preference. The portable Bluetooth speaker is equipped with a rechargeable battery capable of providing up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge. Early bird pledges are now […]
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• Huawei Mate 50 Series Camera With Variable Aperture Teased Ahead of September 6 Launch

  31-08-2022 13:46
  Huawei Mate 50 series of smartphones will get cameras with variable aperture, Huawei has announced via a clip on Weibo. The series is expected to include a vanilla Huawei Mate 50, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, and the Huawei Mate 50 RS. The alleged prices of these models have been leaked.
  
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• FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Publicly Denies Huobi Acquisition Rumours

  31-08-2022 13:31
  FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said Monday that the cryptocurrency exchange isn't planning to acquire Huobi Group, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange. The billionaire said via tweet, "Just to be explicit because apparently a lot of people are saying this: No, we are not planning to acquire Huobi."
  
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• Twitter Circle lets you tweet to a smaller crowd

  31-08-2022 13:30 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Twitter has announced a new feature called Twitter Circle and it is designed to let you tweet to a smaller crowd. The new Twitter Circle feature lets you choose who can see and engage with your tweets, more information on how it works is below. With Twitter Circle, people now have the flexibility to choose […]
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• Apple Watch Series 8 May Get a New Red Shade, Tipped to Be Offered in 41mm, 45mm Case Sizes

  31-08-2022 13:30
  Apple is reportedly working on Apple Watch Series 8. As per a new leak, the Apple Watch Series 8 will be available in a new shade of red and could come in 41mm and 45mm case sizes. The wearable is expected to be launched alongside iPhone 14 models on September 7 during the company's ‘Far out' event.
  
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• iZYREC pocket digital voice recorder with a 50 day battery life

  31-08-2022 13:26 via geeky-gadgets.com
  If you are searching for a quick way to take audio notes you may be interested in a new digital voice recorder called the iZYREC. Weighing just 18 g the ultralightweight voice recorder features a 50 day battery life and is equipped with a 512Kbps high definition microphone together with AI noise cancelling technology and […]
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• JBL Tour ONE M2 wireless over-ear headphones

  31-08-2022 13:11 via geeky-gadgets.com
  As well as announcing their new JBL Tour PRO 2 earbuds which come complete with their own charging case equipped with a touchscreen control panel. JBL Harman has also introduced a new pair of wireless over-ear headphones in the form of the Tour ONE M2. Designed to provide hybrid True Adaptive ANC with JBL Pro-tuned […]
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• Xperi launches TiVo OS

  31-08-2022 13:10 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Xperia has announced that it is launching TiVo OS for smart TV manufacturers and the first partnership is with Vestel. The first Vestel TVs with TiVo OS will start shipping in Europe in 2023, the company is also expected to partner with more manufacturers. Unlike existing platforms, which are largely built around “walled gardens,” TiVo […]
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• Bitcoin Holds Above $20,000 After Temporarily Slipping Below the Mark on Tuesday

  31-08-2022 13:09
  Cryptocurrencies mostly advanced in the last 24 hours, recovering a bit through early Wednesday, as financial markets globally digested US Federal Reserve's hawkish commentary on taming inflation.
  
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• Telegram Directed by Court to Provide Details of Channels Violating Copyright Law Under Sealed Cover: Details

  31-08-2022 13:05
  Telegram has been directed by the Delhi High Court to disclose details of users on the messaging service providing illegal access to copyrighted content, in a sealed cover. The court observed that the plaintiffs in a copyright case would be rendered remediless to recover damages for the "illegal" sharing of teaching materials on Telegram under "masked" identities if ...
  
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• The Best Grills to Up Your Cookout Game

  31-08-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home.
  
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• Deals Reminder : Code Direct Python Interactive Coding Lifetime Access

  31-08-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Just a quick reminder about the amazing deal on the Code Direct Python Interactive Coding Lifetime Access in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week. The Code Direct Python Interactive Coding Lifetime Access is available in our deals store for just $24.99, it normally retails for $79. Learning Python online has never been easier! If […]
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• SENSE75 a new mechanical keyboard designed by Drop

  31-08-2022 12:54 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Drop the online store offering a wide variety of premium hardware has this week announced it has designed and manufactured its very first in-house mechanical keyboard since 2020. The new Drop SENSE75 offers a 75% keyboard layout and is available in both a prebuilt version in Nightfall (black) for $349 and Polar (e-white) for $399 […]
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• Motorola Edge 30 Neo With Snapdragon 695 SoC Spotted on Google Play Console: Report

  31-08-2022 12:50
  Motorola Edge 30 Neo has reportedly surfaced on the Google Play Console, revealing its specifications. The phone is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, coupled with Adreno 619 GPU. The alleged renders had recently leaked online, which suggested the possible colour options of the Motorola Edge 30 Neo.
  
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• PlayStation Extended Play sale now on

  31-08-2022 12:44 via geeky-gadgets.com
  The PlayStation store is having yet another sale in the form of the Extended Play promotion which is now on and will run until September 14, 2022. Once again Sony is offering a chance to extend your PlayStation games library with a wide range of discounted titles across a wide variety of different genres. The […]
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• ViewSonic X11-4K smart 4K home projector $1,600

  31-08-2022 12:22 via geeky-gadgets.com
  ViewSonic has launched their new X11-4K smart 4K home projector this week combining true 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR/HLG support. Designed to offer users an immersive cinematic experience from anywhere in your home the portable home projector features a carrying handle and offers 2,400 lumens of brightness, 125% Rec.709 compatibility, and 4K Ultra HD […]
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• Cybercrime Cases in 2021 Rose by 5 Percent, Fraud Most Common Motive: Report

  31-08-2022 12:14
  Cybercrime cases in India increased by 5 percent in 2021, according to the latest NCRB data. While 52,974 cases were reported, charge sheets were filed in only 33.8 percent of cybercrime cases, accounting for one-third of all cases reported. Over 70 percent of cybercrime cases in the country reported in 2021 were from Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Utt...
  
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• Cybercrime Cases in 2021 Rose by 5 Percent, Fraud Most Common Motive in Cyber Fraud: Report

  31-08-2022 12:14
  Cybercrime cases in India increased by 5 percent in 2021, according to the latest NCRB data. While 52,974 cases were reported, charge sheets were filed in only 33.8 percent of cybercrime cases, accounting for one-third of all cases reported. Over 70 percent of cybercrime cases in the country reported in 2021 were from Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Utt...
  
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• Samsung to provide private 5G networks to Korea’s private and public sectors

  31-08-2022 12:02 via geeky-gadgets.com
  Samsung has announced that it will be providing private 5G networks to both public and private sectors in Korea. These new private 5G networks will be available for non-telecom companies and will operate using 4.7GHz and 28GHz, these are bands that are designed for private networks only. “Private 5G networks will enable progressive changes across […]
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• Nokia C31 Spotted on Geekbench; Listed to Feature Unisoc SoC, 4GB RAM: All Details

  31-08-2022 12:01
  Nokia C31 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website with an octa-core Unisoc SoC with a peak frequency of 1.60GHz. The handset appears with 4GB of RAM. It could also run on Android 12 out-of-the-box. The company recently launched the Nokia C21 Plus in India in July.
  
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• Moto E22s With MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  31-08-2022 11:52
  Moto E22s has been launched in Europe at a price of EUR 159.99 (roughly Rs. 12,700) for the lone 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It sports a 6.5-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, a 16-megapixel main camera, and a 5,000mah battery.
  
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• JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds feature touchscreen controls

  31-08-2022 11:45 via geeky-gadgets.com
  JBL have introduced a new Tour Pro 2 earbuds featuring a touchscreen control panel allowing you to quickly adjust ANC or Ambient modes on your earbuds. Featuring connectivity via Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio to adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) the Tour Pro 2 earbuds are equipped with 10mm High Fidelity Neodymium drivers and their […]
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• Xiaomi 13 Pro Display Specifications Tipped, Could Launch With 120Hz Samsung E6 Display

  31-08-2022 11:42
  Xiaomi 13 series is rumoured to be the next flagship lineup from the Chinese handset maker. A new leak now suggests display details of the rumoured Xiaomi 13 Pro. It is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch Samsung E6 display with up to 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
  
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• Data Glitch on Voyager 1 Resolved, Team to Continue Search for Root Cause of the Problem

  31-08-2022 11:38
  As the issue came to light, NASA engineers went ahead and tried to diagnose it. And, after a thorough investigation, the team found that the AACS was sending the telemetry data through a computer onboard the spacecraft. This computer had stopped working years ago and was corrupting the data delivered by AACS.
  
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