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• Gadgets are increasingly thwarting the human brain’s natural inclination to learn a language, says Sumit Paul - Free Press Journal

  19-01-2021 22:00
  
  Gadgets are increasingly thwarting the human brain’s natural inclination to learn a language, says Sumit Paul  Free Press Journal
  
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• Black Cat is About to Prove She Has Better Gadgets Than Batman - Screen Rant

  19-01-2021 19:57
  Black Cat is About to Prove She Has Better Gadgets Than Batman  Screen Rant
  
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• Tesla arriving soon: What fans can expect in India

  19-01-2021 17:47
  
  Your dream of owning a Tesla electric car will soon be a reality as the company is set to begin its India journey with its highest-selling Model 3, before the premium Model S and Model X, which would be available later in the year and in early 2022.
  
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• Mobile games group Huuuge's current investors could sell shares in IPO - CEO

  19-01-2021 17:47
  
  Mobile games developer Huuuge Inc. plans to raise up to $150 million from a new share issue and its current shareholders could sell shares worth similar amount, the company's founder and chief executive told Reuters.
  
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• Cruise, GM partner with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving vehicles

  19-01-2021 17:47
  
  Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda Motor Co and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in Cruise, bringing the post-money valuation of Cruise to $30 billion.
  
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• China's Geely teams up with Tencent on smart car tech

  19-01-2021 17:47
  
  In the latest such partnership in the fast-evolving sector, the companies will jointly develop smart car cockpits to have more mobile and mobility service applications, and explore testing of autonomous driving, Geely said in a statement.
  
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• Turkey slaps ad ban on Twitter under new social media law

  19-01-2021 17:15
  
  Ankara has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest after they failed to appoint local representatives in Turkey under a new social media law, according to decisions published on Tuesday.
  
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• TikTok owner ByteDance launches Douyin Pay, its mobile payment service for China

  19-01-2021 17:15
  
  "The set-up of Douyin Pay is to supplement the existing major payment options, and to ultimately enhance user experience on Douyin," Douyin said in a statement.
  
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• Google backs Indian courier startup Dunzo in $40 million fundraising

  19-01-2021 17:15
  
  Indian hyperlocal courier startup Dunzo has raised $40 million from existing investor Google and others, it said on Tuesday, after seeing a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset launched; To power future Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi phones

  19-01-2021 16:58
  
  Chip maker Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 870 5G mobile chipset as a follow-on to the flagship Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset. The new Snapdragon 870 5G chip claims a clock speed of up to 3.2 GHz and is armed with Kryo 585 CPU.
  
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• How to send silent messages on Telegram

  19-01-2021 16:19
  
  If you have recently switched from WhatsApp or any other messaging platforms to Telegram, then you might not be aware of the Silent messages feature.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccination tracker launched; Now you can check daily vaccine stats

  19-01-2021 15:34
  
  The moment you open the MyGov website, you will be available to see how many citizens in India have taken the vaccine on a daily basis. Also, this portal will provide real-time updates on COVID-19 vaccination on the go.
  
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• Acer Announces Chromebook 511, Chrombeook Spin 512, TravelMate Spin B3, Two More Laptops Aimed at Students

  19-01-2021 15:17
  
  Acer Chromebook 511, Acer Chromebook 311, Acer Chromebook Spin 512, Acer Chromebook Spin 511, and the Acer TravelMate Spin B3 have been announced by Acer. The laptops are aimed at students and are tested to meet the MIL-STD 810H durability standard, as per Acer.
  
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• MSI launches ten new laptops powered by 11th generation Intel processors

  19-01-2021 15:12
  
  Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its new Business & Productivity line-up in India. The lineup includes -- The Summit, Prestige, and Modern series.The new laptops come with the latest Intel Core processors, Intel Xe and Nvidia graphics and feature slim and lightweight design.
  
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• India's new FDI rules may hurt Amazon

  19-01-2021 15:03
  
  India is considering revising its foreign investment rules for e-commerce, three sources and a government spokesman told Reuters, a move that could compel players, including Amazon.com Inc, to restructure their ties with some major sellers.
  
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• Does Alexa record everything? Find answers to such Alexa related questions here

  19-01-2021 15:03
  
  Privacy with Digital Assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant have always been a major concern for people. ​Is Alexa always listening? Whether it is recording our conversations? Does it save everything to the cloud, are some most basic questions users ask.
  
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• RODE Vlogger Kit USB C Review | Ultimate Smartphone Vlogging Kit Audio Test

  19-01-2021 15:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• MSI launches ten new laptops power with 11th generation Intel processors under its Business & Productivity lineup in India

  19-01-2021 14:46
  
  Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its new Business & Productivity line-up in India. The lineup includes -- The Summit, Prestige, and Modern series.The new laptops come with the latest Intel Core processors, Intel Xe and Nvidia graphics and feature slim and lightweight design.
  
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• MSI Summit, Prestige, Modern Series Laptop Models Refreshed With Intel 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPUs

  19-01-2021 14:15
  
  MSI Summit, Prestige, and Modern series laptops have been refreshed with Intel 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPUs. They start from Rs. 55,990 and come in multiple configurations.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A52 Leaked Images Tip Quad Rear Cameras, 3.5mm Audio Jack

  19-01-2021 14:12
  
  Samsung Galaxy A52 back panel images have been leaked. The back panel images show that the phone may have a rectangular camera setup at the back with four sensors placed in an L-shaped manner. There is no rear fingerprint scanner spotted on the panel.
  
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• Motorola Nio images leaked online, key specs tipped

  19-01-2021 14:10
  
  As per the leaked images, the Motorola Nio will come with a 64MP primary sensor. On the front, users will get a dual front camera punch-hole screen. On the right side, the Motorola Nio smartphone has volume buttons and a power and fingerprint sensor button.
  
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• Realme X Series in India Gets Teaser for New Phone, Could Be Realme X7 Pro

  19-01-2021 14:00
  
  Realme X series in India is set to get a next-generation smartphone. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has teased the launch of the new smartphone on Twitter.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update: Report

  19-01-2021 13:57
  
  Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G in South Korea have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. The update include a tweaked UI design.
  
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• The Best Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2021 - Mansion Global

  19-01-2021 13:21
  
  The Best Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2021  Mansion Global
  
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• PhonePe Surpasses Google Pay to Become Leading UPI App in December, NPCI Data Reveals

  19-01-2021 13:01
  
  PhonePe has surpassed Google Pay and become the top unified payments interface (UPI) app in December. It processed 902.03 million transactions accounting for Rs. 1,82,126.88 crores in total, according to the latest data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
  
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• CRED on Building a Close-Knit Community of Creditworthy Individuals in India

  19-01-2021 12:43
  
  With the startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to CRED founder Kunal Shah to know of the company’s history and growth. We also talk to experts to understand what this startup needs to do to thrive and whet...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro starts receiving its first software update, brings hearing improvements and more

  19-01-2021 12:23
  
  Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds Pro last week alongside the Galaxy S21 smartphones. The earbuds have now started receiving its first software update in select regions.It’s a small update and weighs just 2.20MB and carries firmware build number R190XXU0AUA1.
  
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• TikTok Parent ByteDance Launches Douyin Pay Mobile Payment Service in China

  19-01-2021 12:13
  
  ByteDance launched its third-party payment service for the Chinese version of its hit short video app TikTok, Douyin Pay, as it presses to expand into the e-commerce business in China.
  
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• Xiaomi Republic Day Sale Early Access Begins: Price Cuts on Redmi Note 9 Series, Mi Watch Revolve, More

  19-01-2021 12:03
  
  Xiaomi is hosting a Republic Day Sale on Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon. Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi 9i 4GB + 64GB storage model will be priced at Rs. 7,999, instead of the current price tag of Rs. 8,299. The Redmi 9 Prime 4GB + 64GB storage model, on the other hand, will be listed with a Rs. 500 discount and will be available for Rs. 9,499.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M31 Starts Receiving Stable Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update

  19-01-2021 11:59
  
  Samsung Galaxy M31 has started receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.stable update in India. The development was shared on the community forum by multiple users.
  
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• Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest over non-compliance

  19-01-2021 11:17
  
  Turkey slapped advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their non-compliance with a controversial new law that requires social media platforms to appoint legal representatives in the country. The law - which human rights and media freedom groups say amounts to censorship - forces social media companies to maintain representatives in Turkey to deal with complaints about content on their platforms.
  
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• Need to increase R&D investment, leverage India's IT prowess for Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Trai

  19-01-2021 11:17
  
  Increasing R&D investment to expand technology development capabilities and leveraging Indian IT industry's prowess to serve requirements of Indian and global telecom players can help in moving towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), Trai chairman PD Vaghela said on
  
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• Chinese regulator approves Cisco acquisition of Acacia worth $4.5 billion

  19-01-2021 11:17
  
  The State Administration for Market Regulation's (SAMR) green light brings the $4.5 billion dollar deal to a close after approval from other governments.
  
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• Noise Elan TWS Earbuds With Environmental Noise Cancelling Technology Launched in India

  19-01-2021 11:01
  
  Noise Elan TWS earbuds have been launched in India as the company’s first environmental noise cancelling (ENC) TWS earbuds. Noise Elan have an extended battery life of up to 36 hours. The earbuds have a quad microphone system and 6mm Titanium drivers with ENC technology. The buds are offered in a Shadow Grey (Black) colour.
  
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• Vivo X60 Pro+ Pre-Bookings Begin, Tipped to Sport 48-Megapixel Ultrawide Camera

  19-01-2021 11:00
  
  Vivo X60 Pro+ pre-bookings have started in China. The phone has been listed on Vivo online store. It is offered in two variants: 8GB + 128GB storage model and 12GB + 256GB storage variant. The phone comes in two colours – Blue and Orange.
  
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• Realme C20 Price, Specifications Tipped by Online Retailer Ahead of Launch

  19-01-2021 10:42
  
  Realme C20 price and specifications have been tipped by a Vietnamese online retailer. Some renders of the unannounced Realme phone have also surfaced on the online listing.
  
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• WhatsApp Asked to Withdraw Changes to Privacy Policy by MeitY

  19-01-2021 10:37
  
  The Indian government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw the recent changes in the privacy policy of the messaging app, saying unilateral changes are not fair and acceptable.
  
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• Vu Cinema TV Action Series 55LX, 65LX With 100W Speakers, Up to 500 Nits Brightness Launched in India

  19-01-2021 10:35
  
  Vu Cinema TV Action Series 55LX and 65LX models have been launched in India. They are available via Amazon and offline stores. Both run Android 9 with access to Google Play.
  
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• Vivo Y20G launched with Helio G80 and 5,000mAh battery: Specs and price

  19-01-2021 10:27
  
  Vivo Y20G packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is priced at Rs 14,990. The smartphone is equipped with MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor and runs on Android 11 based operating system. Vivo Y20G is equipped with a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS screen with 1600x720 pixel resolution.
  
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• How to Switch Off Your ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ Tracking From Website and App

  19-01-2021 10:19
  
  Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn off the ‘off-Facebook activity’ tracking. Facebook wants to show you personalised and targeted ads. But for that, it not just takes your data from its social networking site or app — alongside its subsidiaries including Instagram and WhatsApp — but also from various third parties. For this, you can check out the ‘off-Fac...
  
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• Vivo Y20G With Triple Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  19-01-2021 10:02
  
  Vivo Y20G has been launched in India. The new smartphone comes with triple rear cameras and is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. The Vivo Y20G comes just days after the company brought the Vivo Y12s, the Vivo Y51A, and the Vivo Y20A to the Indian market.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Teardown Suggests Easy Reparability, Difficult Battery Removal

  19-01-2021 10:01
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 has undergone a detailed teardown process. YouTuber PBKreviews has published the Samsung Galaxy S21 teardown video on his channel. The video reveals that the phone has a plastic back panel that needs to be removed using heat and a pry pick. The internals reveal that there are foam balls in the top and bottom speaker modules and that helps in making ...
  
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• Delta105 organises a boot camp ‘Away from Gadgets’ for teenagers in Haryana - BW Businessworld

  19-01-2021 09:53
  
  Delta105 organises a boot camp ‘Away from Gadgets’ for teenagers in Haryana  BW Businessworld
  
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• Acer True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Launched in India Starting at Rs. 2,999

  19-01-2021 09:49
  
  Acer True Wireless Stereo earbuds GAHR010 and GAHR011, and Gateway True Wireless earbuds GAHR012 have been launched in India. The Acer True Wireless Stereo earbuds GAHR010 and GAHR011 have a non-stem design while the Gateway True Wireless earbuds GAHR012 have a stem-style design.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 (IC) with 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor and 14-inch Full HD display launched: Price, specs and more

  19-01-2021 09:46
  
  Consumer electronics company Xiaomi has expanded the Mi Notebook 14 series in India with the launch of Mi Notebook 14 (IC). The Mi NoteBook 14 (IC) will be available at a starting price of Rs 43,999 and will be available on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in, Flipkart and retail partners.
  
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• "What a series..." Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulates Indian cricket team

  19-01-2021 09:46
  
  The Google CEO took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian cricket team
  
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• Amazon Prime-Exclusive deals for Great Republic Day Sale: Get up to 45% discounts on these monitors

  19-01-2021 09:04
  
  E-commerce giant Amazon has started its Great Indian Republic Day sale, but for now, it is on for Prime members only. The sale will go live for everyone tomorrow, which means that for today, the discounts and deals are only available for Prime members. Further, the e-tailer is offering some Prime-exclusive deals on monitors.
  
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• Nokia 5.4, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 Start Receiving Android Security Patch: Report

  19-01-2021 09:01
  
  Nokia 5.4 has started to get December Android security patch, and Nokia 6.2 as well as Nokia 7.2 have started to get January Android security patch, as per a report.
  
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• Mi Notebook 14 (IC) Laptop With 10th Gen Intel Core Processor Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  19-01-2021 08:56
  
  Mi Notebook 14 (IC) laptop will be available in Silver colour at a starting price of Rs. 43,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in, Flipkart and retail partners. The phone comes with a 720p HD webcam and is powered by the 10th gen Intel Core i5-10210U Comet Lake processor.
  
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• Honor V40 Price Surfaces Online Ahead of January 22 Launch, Receives Bluetooth Certification: Reports

  19-01-2021 08:45
  Honor V40 8GB + 128GB storage variant could be priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 45,000) in China, as per an online vendor inventory listing. The smartphone is set to be launched on January 22 and go on sale the same day. Honor V40 will also be equipped with Bluetooth 5.1, as per a Bluetooth SIG certification cited by a report.
  
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