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• The future of military training? Target practice on running, shrieking robots

  16-12-2020 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you create the shooting range of the future? Get your hands on an army of autonomous robots to shoot at, of course.
  
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• What the tech: small gadget gift ideas - KFDX - Texomashomepage.com

  16-12-2020 23:19 via texomashomepage.com
  What the tech: small gadget gift ideas  KFDX - Texomashomepage.com
  
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• HBO Max and Roku bury the hatchet: Roku users can add the service December 17

  16-12-2020 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's been a long time coming, but Roku has finally announced that its users will be able to download the HBO Max app to Roku devices starting December 17.
  
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• Zoom to set up R&D centre and hire hundreds of engineers in Singapore

  16-12-2020 19:51
  
  Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it would expand its presence in Singapore by opening a research and development centre and will immediately hire hundreds of engineering staff for the new operations.
  
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• These Bugatti Speakers Will Whet Your Appetite to Eat the Rich

  16-12-2020 19:20 via gizmodo.com
  
  Ridiculously expensive speakers, headphones, and soundbars are nothing new. But there are “normal” levels of expensive, followed by the “are you serious?” levels of expensive (cough, AirPods Max), and then there’s whatever the hell this Tidal for Bugatti collaboration is.Read more...
  
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• Google brings Live Captions to Meet in four new languages

  16-12-2020 18:01
  
  The Live captions on the web will be rolling out to all Meet users including personal and work accounts today. However, a complete rollout might take two weeks time.
  
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• Cyber security, data protection must to promote financial inclusion, says RBI Governor

  16-12-2020 17:27
  
  Issues concerning cyber security and data protection must be addressed to gain confidence of the excluded section in use of technology, which is necessary for promoting financial inclusion, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday.
  
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• Telecom equipment from China to face curbs as Cabinet approves buying only from 'trusted source'

  16-12-2020 17:18
  
  Adding more info) New Delhi, Dec 16 () Telecom equipment from China may face fresh curbs after the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers.
  
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• Sweden court allows telecoms regulator to conduct 5G spectrum auctions

  16-12-2020 17:18
  
  A Swedish appeals court said on Wednesday the telecoms regulator could resume 5G spectrum auctions but also ruled that China's Huawei could pursue a legal challenge over its exclusion, which was prompted by security concerns.
  
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• Samsung, IBM partner to combine "edge computing" with private 5G networks

  16-12-2020 17:18
  
  Samsung Electronics on Wednesday signed a partnership with IBM to combine "edge computing" with private 5G networks, the latest tie-up among big technology firms trying to help customers automate production.
  
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• OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Series, and OnePlus TV to Get Discounts During 7th Anniversary Sale on December 17

  16-12-2020 15:44
  
  OnePlus products, including the OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Series smartphones, and OnePlus TVs will get discounts and offers on December 17 as a part of the company's 7th anniversary sale.
  
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• Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review - Gadgets 360

  16-12-2020 15:42 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review  Gadgets 360
  
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• Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review

  16-12-2020 15:38
  
  The new Mac mini (2020) is powered by Apple's own M1 SoC rather than an Intel CPU. Conceptually, a lot has changed, though it should be business as usual for most people.
  
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• Best home office gear of 2020—curated by the Gadget Flow team - Gadget Flow

  16-12-2020 15:30 via thegadgetflow.com
  
  Best home office gear of 2020—curated by the Gadget Flow team  Gadget Flow
  
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• Telegram Is Down in Some Parts of the World, Company Confirms on Twitter

  16-12-2020 15:01
  
  Telegram is the latest global platform to see an outage — users are reporting issues from around the world although most of the issues appear to be in Europe and the Middle East. Telegram confirmed the issue and said it is working on getting people back online.
  
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• These Are the Most Ridiculous RGB Gadgets You Can Buy

  16-12-2020 15:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  Much to the dismay of my fellow coworkers, I admit I’ve got a soft spot for gadgets with RGB lighting. I prefer keyboards that light up like a disco ball (after all, you can always turn the lights off), and I pay extra to make sure that all the smart lights in my house can go full RGB instead of being limited to just…Read more...
  
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• The Most Ridiculous RGB Gadgets You Can Buy in 2020 - Gizmodo

  16-12-2020 15:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  The Most Ridiculous RGB Gadgets You Can Buy in 2020  Gizmodo
  
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• 4G speed: Reliance Jio fastest in 4G download, Vodafone in upload as per Trai

  16-12-2020 14:33
  
  Reliance Jio topped the 4G speed chart with data download rate of 20.8 megabit per second (Mbps), while Vodafone was ahead of others in upload speed at 6.5 Mbps in November, according to the latest data update of telecom regulator Trai.
  
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• Vivo V20 (2021) Could Launch in India Soon as Upgraded Vivo V20

  16-12-2020 14:31
  
  Vivo V20 (2021) may come as an upgrade to the Vivo V20 launched in October with slightly improved specifications. There is no official information on the rumoured smartphone.
  
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• Facebook Says It’s Developing a Tool That Could Read Your Brain; and AI Tool to Summarise News Articles: Report

  16-12-2020 14:31
  
  Facebook is working on a neural sensor that will be able to detect people’s thoughts and translate them into action, as per a report. Facebook is also developing a tool called “TL;DR” that would summarise news articles with the help of AI, so that users don’t have to read the full piece.
  
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• Infinix Smart HD 2021 With Android Go Launched in India, Snokor A10 Soundbar Unveiled

  16-12-2020 14:18
  
  Infinix Smart HD 2021 has been launched and the smartphone will be available starting December 24 through Flipkart. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch HD+ display and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The company has also launched Snokor A10 soundbar, to be available starting December 18 via Flipkart.
  
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• Infinix Smart HD 2021 to Be Available on December 24 via Flipkart, Snokor A10 Soundbar Launched Alongside

  16-12-2020 14:18
  
  Infinix Smart HD 2021 has been launched and the smartphone will be available starting December 24 through Flipkart. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch HD+ display and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The company has also launched Snokor A10 soundbar, to be available starting December 18 via Flipkart.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X Review: Still Flawed, but a Step Forward

  16-12-2020 14:04
  
  Our Xbox Cyberpunk 2077 review looks at the game’s performance on Xbox One X and Xbox Series X, where it lacks (the resolution and fps), and why Cyberpunk 2077 is a game for the chosen few.
  
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• Holiday recycling tips, from gift wrap to gadgets - NOLA.com

  16-12-2020 14:00 via nola.com
  Holiday recycling tips, from gift wrap to gadgets  NOLA.com
  
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• How to Watch India vs Australia Test Live Stream

  16-12-2020 13:32
  
  India vs Australia Test series began Thursday, and will last until January 2021. Here’s how you can watch the live stream of IND vs AUS, the channels it’s broadcasting on, and the schedule for the Test series.
  
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• Google One Plans for Above 10TB Storage Get a 50 Percent Price Cut

  16-12-2020 13:28
  
  Google One higher-tier plans have received a price cut of 50 percent and are available starting at $49.99 (roughly Rs. 3,700) per month for 10TB storage. The new change comes just over a month after Google announced the discontinuation of free unlimited backups through Google Photos.
  
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• Netflix Getting Audio-Only Mode That Shows a Black Screen Instead of Video on Android: Report

  16-12-2020 12:58
  
  Netflix is reportedly getting an audio-only mode. This will be like a podcast experience where all you are doing is listening to dialogue. The feature is yet to reach all users.
  
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• Firefox Version 84.0 Update Brings Native Support for M1 Mac Models, Grid View for Android

  16-12-2020 12:52
  
  Mozilla has released Firefox version 84.0. This update includes native support for the new Mac models with Apple’s M1 chip, which, Firefox says, enables it to launch over 2.5 times faster as compared to the non-native build in Firefox version 83.0. Firefox version 84.0 is also the last release to support Adobe Flash.
  
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• Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan Questioned by Parliamentary Panel Over Reluctance to Ban Bajrang Dal

  16-12-2020 12:52
  
  Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan deposed before a parliamentary panel and was questioned about a recent report that the social media giant is reluctant to ban the Bajrang Dal due to concerns over the security of its staff.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M02s Spotted on Google Play Listing, Could Be Rebranded Galaxy A02s

  16-12-2020 12:38
  
  Samsung Galaxy M02s could be a rebranded version of Galaxy A02s. It was spotted on Google Play’s list of supported devices with the codename ‘a02q’ that is the same as Samsung Galaxy A02s.
  
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• macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update Now Available: How to Download, Install

  16-12-2020 11:54
  
  macOS Big Sur 11.1 update has been released by Apple. It brings support for AirPods Max headphones, App Store privacy labels and Apple News widgets. Air quality health recommendations will now be provided in Weather and Siri for countries including India and the US.
  
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• China Prepares for Chang’e 5 Probe’s Return With First Moon Samples in Over 45 Years

  16-12-2020 11:41
  
  Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years.
  
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• Oppo A15s With Triple Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  16-12-2020 11:02
  
  Oppo A15s has been launched in India. It is a follow up to the Oppo A15 that launched in October. The Oppo A15s has a triple rear camera setup and is backed by a 4,230mAh battery.
  
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• How to close a FASTag account and why it is important

  16-12-2020 10:51
  
  To ease up the bottlenecks on highway toll plazas across the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) made FASTags mandatory for all private and commercial vehicles. The FASTag is a digital toll payment system that uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to make payments through linked wallet or saving accounts.
  
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• 2020 Gift Guide: Pandemic-related gadgets may not be on your list, but that doesn't mean you don't need them - Manhattan Mercury

  16-12-2020 10:45 via themercury.com
  2020 Gift Guide: Pandemic-related gadgets may not be on your list, but that doesn't mean you don't need them  Manhattan Mercury
  
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• Instagram Lite Makes Comeback in India, New Content Programme Launched With Focus on Reels

  16-12-2020 10:39
  
  Instagram Lite app is being tested in India again. Vishal Shah, VP of Product, Instagram, at the Facebook Fuel for India virtual event on Wednesday announced the testing of the new Instagram Lite app. Instagram also brought its ‘Born on Instagram 2.0’ creator programme to the country to help creators grow their social presence.
  
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• Amazon urges judge to set aside $10 billion cloud contract award to Microsoft

  16-12-2020 10:38
  
  Amazon.com urged a US judge to toss out the Pentagon's $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract award after the Defense Department said in September a court-ordered re-evaluation had determined Microsoft Corp's proposal still represented the best value for the government.
  
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• Pramit's app helps blind people use common apps

  16-12-2020 10:13
  
  About 20 years ago, Pramit Bhargava found his life upended when an allergic reaction to a prescription drug affected his retina and left him with permanently damaged eyesight. The incident left a huge impact on Pramit's life – the sudden loss of independence, an awkward reliance on family and friends, and a feeling of impending disappointment.
  
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• Hydrogen plane startup ZeroAvia gets backing from Amazon, Shell

  16-12-2020 10:13
  
  Hydrogen plane startup ZeroAvia said on Wednesday it had secured $21.4 million in a funding round led by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures to develop zero-emission commercial aircraft.
  
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• Government invites proposals for setting up electronic chip plants in India, acquisition abroad

  16-12-2020 10:13
  
  "The Meity invites expression of interest (EoI) from companies/consortia desirous of setting up/expansion of existing Semiconductor wafer/device fabrication (FAB) facilities in India or acquisition of Semiconductor FABs outside India," the EoI document said.
  
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• Mi TV Shipments Reach Five Million Units in India in Over Two Years, Xiaomi Announces

  16-12-2020 10:12
  
  Xiaomi India has sold five million Mi TV models in India since 2018, the company tweeted. The data comes from Xiaomi Data Center. Back in March, it crossed the four-million mark.
  
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• Fortnite Gets New ‘The Spy Within’ Game Mode Similar to Among Us

  16-12-2020 10:05
  
  Fortnite gets The Spy Within LTM (Limited time modes) playlist that brings an Among Us-style game mode. Players will have to work together to identify the two spies in each match and vote them out before being eliminated.
  
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• Students, freshers should join tech communities, work on open source projects

  16-12-2020 09:57
  
  They are all self-taught, and they have all become experts in Python by doing projects, attending conferences and seeking help from communities. And they are only in their early to mid-20s.
  
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• Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ Specifications and Design Tipped by TENAA, Geekbench Listings

  16-12-2020 09:54
  
  Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ has been spotted on TENAA and Geekbanch platforms. Both the listings have the phone with model number PDRM00 and suggest its design along with some of its key specifications.
  
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• WhatsApp Now Offers Banking Services to Over 2 Million ICICI Bank Customers

  16-12-2020 09:41
  
  ICICI Bank at the Facebook ‘Fuel for India’ virtual event announced that two million of its customers had adopted banking services on WhatsApp. The bank is also among the five banking partners that are powering payments via WhatsApp.
  
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• OPINION | Gadgets & Gizmos: Wilton Cookie Press - Arkansas Online

  16-12-2020 09:02 via arkansasonline.com
  
  OPINION | Gadgets & Gizmos: Wilton Cookie Press  Arkansas Online
  
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• Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV 255MPH All Electric Car

  16-12-2020 09:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Netflix Faces Brief Outage for Some Users Across Canada, South America, US; Now Restored

  16-12-2020 08:34
  
  Netflix said its video-streaming services were restored after a brief outage for some users across the United States, Canada and South America.
  
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• Netflix Faces Brief Outage for Some Users Across Canada, South America, US; Now Resolved

  16-12-2020 08:34
  
  Netflix said its video-streaming services were restored after a brief outage for some users across the United States, Canada and South America.
  
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• Google Photos Introduces Cinematic Image Renders That Uses Machine Learning to Create 3D Scenes

  16-12-2020 08:26
  
  Google Photos has introduced a feature called Cinematic photos. Google will use machine learning to predict an image’s depth and produce a 3D representation of the scene, after which it will animate a virtual camera for a smooth panning effect. New themes for Memories are also being rolled out on Google Photos.
  
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