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• Many smart home device makers still won’t say if they give your data to the government

  11-12-2019 21:00
  
  A year ago, we asked some of the most prominent smart home device makers if they have given customer data to governments. The results were mixed.
  The big three smart home device makers — Amazon, Facebook and Google (which includes Nest) — all disclosed in their transparency reports if and when governments demand customer data. Apple said it didn’t need a report, as the data it collects was anonymized.
  As for the rest, none had published their government data-demand figures.
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• Bharti Airtel seeks shareholders nod for raising $3 billion

  11-12-2019 19:53
  
  Through an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), it sought approval to raise USD 2 billion through qualified institutional placement, public issue, preferential shares or private placement.
  
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• Disney+ is the best gift you can give this Christmas — here’s why

  11-12-2019 17:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a meaningful gift for a loved one this holiday season? Consider Disney+ or even the Disney+ Bundle. Sure, it wouldn't be the most conventional present in the stocking, but it is a gift that keeps on giving, providing the recipient with endless entertainment through Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu. Killer.
  
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• Facebook tells US govt it won't remove encryption

  11-12-2019 17:04
  
  Facebook has clearly told US Attorney General William Barr that the social networking giant will neither remove encryption from its messaging apps nor will provide law enforcement agencies access to its encrypted services.
  
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• Chinese city turns into ghost town after Samsung shifts operation to India, Vietnam

  11-12-2019 17:04
  
  The bustling city turned a "ghost town" after Samsung closed its last smartphone factory in China, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984: Four big questions we have after watching the new trailer

  11-12-2019 16:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 will bring Gal Gadot back as the DC Comics superhero in June 2020, but the film's first trailer has created some questions that bother us so.
  
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• Disney+ has huge first month in downloads, tops all Google searches for 2019

  11-12-2019 16:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  App-tracking company Apptopia reports that the Disney+ app has already been downloaded onto mobile devices 22 million times since the streaming service launched on November 12.
  
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• Here’s how to win at last-minute holiday shopping

  11-12-2019 16:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Waiting until the last minute to shop for the people on your holiday gift list can be stressful. We have found fantastic last-minute gift ideas, places to shop, retailers with speedy delivery times, and store hours so you can win at last-minute shopping.
  
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• IIT’s AI course is as hot as Rajinikanth movies

  11-12-2019 16:39
  
  “Gaining a spot in the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) electives today is like getting a first day ticket to superstar Rajinikanth’s movie,” says Prof V Kamakoti, faculty member at IIT-Madras’s computer science and engineering department.
  
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• Working out at home? Check out these holiday season deals on treadmills

  11-12-2019 16:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Treadmills are by far the most popular gym equipment for cardio workouts. Even inexpensive treadmills are often packed with features that allow the average person to add one to their home gym
  
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• WhatsApp to Stop Working on Millions of Devices From Next Year

  11-12-2019 16:11
  
  WhatsApp users on Windows Phones will be locked out forever after December 31, said Facebook. From February 1, 2020, any iPhone running iOS 8 or older will no longer be supported, along with any Android device running version 2.3.7 or older.
  
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• Working out at home? Here are the best fitness deals for December 2019

  11-12-2019 16:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are looking to stay ahead of the game when it comes to holiday weight gain and are in the market for some new fitness equipment, we have you covered.
  
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• Apple: Use only our special cloth to clean the $1,000 coating on our $5,000 Pro Display

  11-12-2019 15:53
  
  If you thought the saga of the $7,000 Apple Pro Display XDR couldn’t get any more ridiculous, prepare yourself for the proverbial cherry on top: The company insists that you only use the single special cleaning cloth that comes with the monitor. If you lose it, you’re advised to order another.
  Apple, already under fire from longtime users for the ever-increasing price of its products, attracted considerable ire and ridicule when it announced the high-end monitor in June. Of course th
  
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• Amazon slashes up to $171 off Google’s Pixel Slate and Pixelbook

  11-12-2019 15:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Pixel Slate and Pixelbook are gorgeously designed devices that also boast superb performances and excellent hardware components.
  
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• Stay ahead of the holiday weight gain with these digital bathroom scales

  11-12-2019 15:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keep your weight in check this holiday season by investing in a digital scale. We recommend the Eufy C1 and the Fitbit Aria 2, two of our favorite bathroom scale models.
  
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• PUBG Mobile v0.16.0 Update Brings RageGear Mode, Mobile Healing, Snow Paradise, and More

  11-12-2019 15:00
  
  PUBG Mobile v0.16.0 update has started rolling out and it brings a tonne of new content such as RageGear mode, Snow Paradise, mobile healing, and more.
  
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• PUBG Mobile v0.16.0 Update Bring RageGear Mode, Mobile Healing, Snow Paradise, and More

  11-12-2019 15:00
  
  PUBG Mobile v0.16.0 update has started rolling out and it brings a tonne of new content such as RageGear mode, Snow Paradise, mobile healing, and more.
  
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• Stop saying `IT coolies’ please, it’s no longer what India’s engineers are

  11-12-2019 14:58
  
  STRAP: Design thinking – the idea of co-creating innovative solutions with customers – is beginning to get deeply embedded in the psyche of techies
  
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• TikTok Owner ByteDance Is Testing Music App 'Resso' in India, Indonesia, in Bid for Next Global Hit

  11-12-2019 14:44
  
  Resso has been installed by about 27,000 users across the iOS App Store and Google Play, according to data compiled by Sensor Tower.
  
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• Asus Max Pro M1, Max M2, Max M1 Price in India Cut, Now Start at Rs. 5,999

  11-12-2019 14:42
  
  Asus has slashed the prices of Asus Max Pro M1, Asus Max M2, and the Asus Max M1 by up to Rs. 1,000 in India.
  
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• Sabre’s Bengaluru centre is getting into the top league

  11-12-2019 14:36
  
  BENGALURU: Louis Selincourt has a remarkable track record of building offshore development centres in India for global companies.
  
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• Scaled Robotics keeps an autonomous eye on busy construction sites

  11-12-2019 14:16
  
  Buildings under construction are a maze of half-completed structures, gantries, stacked materials, and busy workers — tracking what’s going on can be a nightmare. Scaled Robotics has designed a robot that can navigate this chaos and produce 3D progress maps in minutes, precise enough to detect that a beam is just a centimeter or two off.
  Bottlenecks in construction aren’t limited to manpower and materials. Understanding exactly what’s been done and what needs doing is a c
  
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• Amazon and Target offers big discounts on the Apple Watches Series 3, 4, and 5

  11-12-2019 14:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best smartwatch that you can buy is an Apple Watch. Get the Apple Watches Series 3, 4, or 5 on Amazon and Target right now at awesome discounted prices.
  
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• Google's Fitbit deal may face scrutiny from Justice department

  11-12-2019 14:10
  
  The US Justice Department will review plans by Alphabet Inc-owned Google to buy fitness tracker maker Fitbit Inc for possible antitrust issues, a source told Reuters.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11 and clamshell folding phone may launch in February

  11-12-2019 13:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung may be planning a very exciting event for early 2020. A rumor says the Galaxy S11 and the next Samsung folding smartphone may arrive on February 18 next year.
  
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• LG Gram 17, Gram 15, Gram 14, Gram 2-in-1 Laptops Refreshed Ahead of CES 2020

  11-12-2019 13:42
  
  LG Gram 17 (17Z90N), LG Gram 15 (15Z90N), LG Gram 14 (14Z90N), and 14-inch LG Gram 2-in-1 (14T90N) are set to be showcased at CES 2020 in Las Vegas next month.
  
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• This incredible 60-inch Vizio 4K TV is a must-have at just $430 at Walmart

  11-12-2019 13:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Black Friday may be behind us, but Walmart's well of 4K TV deals isn't showing signs of drying up anytime soon. The retailer has discounted the price of the 60-inch Vizio E-Series from $750 down to just $430.
  
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• How to Get Google Earth Pro for Free

  11-12-2019 13:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Earth Pro is free for anyone to use, but getting it working can take a little work. Here's how to use the advanced version of the most capable, publicly available mapping tool in the world.
  
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• The most expensive Apple Pro Display XDR needs a special cleaning cloth

  11-12-2019 13:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thinking of buying Apple’s Pro Display XDR with the nano-texture glass? You'll have to use the special Apple-provided cleaning cloth to avoid damaging that $7,000 display.
  
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• Mobvoi’s connected Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE takes on Apple and Samsung in the U.K.

  11-12-2019 13:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE is one of the few cellular-connected WearOS smartwatches available, and it has now been released in the U.K. on the Vodafone network.
  
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• Breville kitchen products up to 52% off on Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals

  11-12-2019 13:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Breville's countertop kitchen appliances consistently incorporate innovative features to help cooks improve their skills. Amazon has five Breville kitchen products discounted up to 52% in a 24-hour 12 Days of Deals sales event.
  
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• DoT Tells Telecom Operators to Pay Pending AGR Dues Fast

  11-12-2019 12:53
  
  The Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked telecom licensees to speed up the process of self-assessment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) based dues and the payment of over Rs 1.47 lakh crore and submit comprehensive representation on previous issued demands latest by December 13, 2019.
  
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• Walmart, Flipkart jointly invest in Ninjacart startup

  11-12-2019 12:38
  
  Walmart and its Indian arm Flipkart on Wednesday jointly invested in fresh produce supply chain startup Ninjacart, to modernise fresh produce market to benefit consumers, retailers and farmers.
  
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• Huawei's CFO wins Canada court fight to see more documents on her arrest

  11-12-2019 12:38
  
  Lawyers for Huawei's chief financial officer have won a court battle after a judge asked Canada's attorney general to hand over more evidence and documents relating to the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, according to a court ruling released on Tuesday.
  
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• ISRO Successfully Inserts RISAT-2BR1 Satellite Into Orbit, Touches 319 Foreign Satellite Launch Mark

  11-12-2019 12:36
  
  ISRO on Wednesday successfully placed into orbit its latest radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites from four countries using its PSLV rocket.
  
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• Nokia C1 With Android Pie (Go Edition), 5-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched: Specifications

  11-12-2019 12:34
  
  Nokia C1 on Wednesday became the latest Android Go edition smartphone to be launched by Nokia brand licensee HMD Global.
  
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• Intel launches initiative to boost tech adoption among SMEs

  11-12-2019 12:30
  
  A survey conducted by the Forum across 19 states also showed that over 34 per cent of the overall 1,29,537 MSME respondents are employing digital means for communicating with employees, customers and suppliers whereas only 7 per cent have fully embraced digital technology or SAAS Solutions.
  
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• Facebook drops off from Glassdoor's top 10 workplaces for 2020

  11-12-2019 12:30
  
  Amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Mark Zuckerberg-led social networking company Facebook has dropped to the 23rd spot in Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2020 from the seventh it secured last year. The company received an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, as employees gave relatively lower ratings for Facebook's senior leadership and work-life balance.
  
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• Realme X50 5G to Be Powered by Snapdragon 765G SoC, Company Reveals

  11-12-2019 12:25
  
  Realme X50 has already been revealed to be the Chinese smartphone maker’s first 5G smartphone. Now, the company has revealed that it will be using Qualcomm’s recently launched Snapdragon 765G processor in the Realme X50 5G.
  
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• MSI GL63 9SD-1041IN Review

  11-12-2019 12:19
  
  The MSI GL63 9SD-1041IN is a relatively affordable gaming laptop that might be of interest to buyers for more than just gaming, but does it get the balance of performance and price right?
  
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• Google Year in Search 2019: Cricket World Cup, Lok Sabha Elections Dominated Search Trends in India

  11-12-2019 12:17
  
  Google has published its Year in Search report for 2019 and it shows the Cricket World Cup and Lok Sabha elections led the search trends in India.
  
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• Vivo X30 Pro Tipped to Have 64-Megapixel Primary Sensor in Its Quad Rear Camera Setup

  11-12-2019 12:10
  
  Vivo X30 Pro camera specifications have been leaked on Weibo. The smartphone is said to have a 64-megapixel primary sensor and come with both EIS and OIS support.
  
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• Meet CIMON-2: The floating A.I. brain that lives on the ISS

  11-12-2019 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Space Station recently received its newest resident: an artificial intelligence-powered flying robot called CIMON-2. Here is how it promises to help astronauts as they work.
  
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• Canon EOS M200 review: Learner’s permit

  11-12-2019 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Canon EOS M200 shoots mirrorless camera quality with smartphone simplicity. Its compact design and easy-to-use touchscreen make it the "real" camera you might actually bring with you
  
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• Personal Data Protection Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amid Protests

  11-12-2019 11:59
  
  The Centre on Wednesday introduced the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, empowering the government to ask companies including Facebook, Google, and others for anonymised personal data and non-personal data.
  
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• ISRO Successfully Launches RISAT-2BR1 Surveillance Satellite, 9 Foreign Satellites Aboard PSLV-QL Rocket

  11-12-2019 11:37
  
  India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-QL (PSLV-QL) rocket carrying the country's advanced radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites lifted off from the first launch pad of the rocket port at Sriharikota on Wednesday.
  
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• Dell G5 5090 Gaming Desktop With 9th Gen Intel CPUs, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU Launched in India

  11-12-2019 10:43
  
  Dell has launched the Dell G5 5090 gaming desktop in India that packs 9th Gen Intel CPU and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics.
  
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• Netflix Tests Long-Term Subscription Plans in India With Discounts, Aims to Offer ‘Flexibility’ to Users

  11-12-2019 10:31
  
  Netflix provides up to 50 percent discount through its long-term subscription plans that are currently available in a testing phase.
  
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• Chrome 79 to Warn Users if Their Passwords Get Stolen, Other Security Feature in Tow as Well

  11-12-2019 09:40
  
  Google has released Chrome 79, and it comes with new features include security improvements, Tab Freeze, back-forward cache, and improved phishing protection as well.
  
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• Oppo Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro Launch Set for December 26, Oppo Enco Free True Wireless Earbuds Also Teased

  11-12-2019 09:22
  
  Oppo Reno 3 series phones have officially been confirmed to launch on December 26 in China, alongside the Oppo Enco Free earbuds.
  
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