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Battlefield V Is 60fps at 4K on PS4 Pro and Xbox One: Report

Battlefield V PS4 Pro and Xbox One X resolution and frame rate may just be similar to the game on PC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pg8GAh via

Vodafone's New Rs. 597 Recharge With Unlimited Calls Takes on Jio, Airtel

Vodafone's new Rs. 597 plan offers 10GB of 4G data, 100 SMS per day, and unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls within India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2oj78tP via

Poco F1 Kernel Source Code Released, Next Flash Sale on September 5

Xiaomi has released the kernel source code for its newly launched Poco F1 phone on GitHub. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PJToFf via

Here's When You Can Buy PUBG on Disc for Xbox One

Thanks to retailer listings, the PUBG Xbox One disc India release date and price has been revealed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LDDIjs via

WhatsApp to Train Indian Users on Dangers of Fake News

WhatsApp on Wednesday roped in New Delhi-based non-profit Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) to create awareness among its users about the need to verify information. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LBq3th via

Xiaomi Mi Pay Coming to India Soon, Awaiting RBI Licence Approval: Report

Xiaomi is currently awaiting licence approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and will look to tie up with several private lending firms in the country. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MX55cY via

Google Partners Indian Lenders in Bid to Woo New Users

Google's ambitions could potentially pose a challenge for homegrown Paytm, backed by Japan's SoftBank and China's Alibaba and US conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Nu5RLA via

Fortnite Ace Pack Available Now

Fortnite for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One gets the Fortnite Ace Pack. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LAURKG via

Xiaomi Mi Pay Coming to India Soon, Awaiting RBI Licence Approval: Report

Xiaomi is currently awaiting licence approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and will look to tie up with several private lending firms in the country.

Google Partners Indian Lenders in Bid to Woo New Users

Google's ambitions could potentially pose a challenge for homegrown Paytm, backed by Japan's SoftBank and China's Alibaba and US conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway.

Fortnite Ace Pack Available Now

Fortnite for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One gets the Fortnite Ace Pack.

How Google Search Results Work

President Trump on Tuesday called Google's search results "rigged," claiming searches of "Trump news" only showed reporting by what he called the "Fake News Media."

Amazon Said to Be on the Prowl for Movies From Sony, Paramount

Amazon is said to have held exploratory talks with executives at Sony's studio division and Viacom's Paramount Pictures.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update: Report

Xiaomi has reportedly started rolling out the MIUI 9.6.5.5.0 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Sucking Carbon From Air, Swiss Firm Wins New Funds for Climate Fix

Climeworks AG won $31 million in new investment on Tuesday to suck carbon dioxide from thin air.

PS2 Classic Onimusha to Get a Remaster Next Year on 4 Platforms

Capcom has announced a high-definition remastered version of PS2 classic Onimusha: Warlords, the 17-year-old game that was the first entry in the action-adventure series out of Japan. It will release...

Didi Vows to Prioritise Safety Over Growth After Murder of Passenger

Founded in 2012, Didi has through rapid expansion and a series of mergers become the world's largest ride-sharing firm by rides.

Box Says It Has Over 87,000 Paying Subscribers

Box said it had more than 87,000 paying customers in the quarter, up from 85,000 in the previous quarter.

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Netflix

Netflix has over 130 million members worldwide and is set to spend $13 billion on content in 2018. If you're yet to sign up, here's how much it costs, how to get a free trial, and the best movies and...

Video Games Not to Blame for US Shooting, Says Asia's Top E-Sports Body

Video games are not to blame for the recent mass shooting at a competitive gaming tournament in United States, Asia's top e-sports body said Wednesday.

Facebook Says Will Run on 100 Percent Renewable Energy by the End of 2020

Facebook also said it was committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent in the same time frame.

Dell Launches New 2-in-1 Laptops, Inspiron Chromebook at IFA 2018

Dell has launched new Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s, Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s, a new Dell Inspiron Chromebook, new XP13 refreshed series, new Vostro 14 and 15 5000 laptops, Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor, and a...

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Which One's Best Suited to Your Needs?

We compare the recently launched Mi A2 with the Redmi Note 5 Pro to find out which of these smartphones from Xiaomi is the better buy.

How Google Search Results Work

President Trump on Tuesday called Google's search results "rigged," claiming searches of "Trump news" only showed reporting by what he called the "Fake News Media." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PODhpQ via

Amazon Said to Be on the Prowl for Movies From Sony, Paramount

Amazon is said to have held exploratory talks with executives at Sony's studio division and Viacom's Paramount Pictures. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2N14uXN via

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update: Report

Xiaomi has reportedly started rolling out the MIUI 9.6.5.5.0 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BYlKbQ via

Sucking Carbon From Air, Swiss Firm Wins New Funds for Climate Fix

Climeworks AG won $31 million in new investment on Tuesday to suck carbon dioxide from thin air. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BY0y5T via

PS2 Classic Onimusha to Get a Remaster Next Year on 4 Platforms

Capcom has announced a high-definition remastered version of PS2 classic Onimusha: Warlords, the 17-year-old game that was the first entry in the action-adventure series out of Japan. It will release... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pepis8 via

Didi Vows to Prioritise Safety Over Growth After Murder of Passenger

Founded in 2012, Didi has through rapid expansion and a series of mergers become the world's largest ride-sharing firm by rides. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NxcOf3 via

Box Says It Has Over 87,000 Paying Subscribers

Box said it had more than 87,000 paying customers in the quarter, up from 85,000 in the previous quarter. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pg1p3E via

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Netflix

Netflix has over 130 million members worldwide and is set to spend $13 billion on content in 2018. If you're yet to sign up, here's how much it costs, how to get a free trial, and the best movies and... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2okKXnf via

Video Games Not to Blame for US Shooting, Says Asia's Top E-Sports Body

Video games are not to blame for the recent mass shooting at a competitive gaming tournament in United States, Asia's top e-sports body said Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PfJs5a via

Facebook Says Will Run on 100 Percent Renewable Energy by the End of 2020

Facebook also said it was committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent in the same time frame. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2wmSUg8 via

Dell Launches New 2-in-1 Laptops, Inspiron Chromebook at IFA 2018

Dell has launched new Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s, Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s, a new Dell Inspiron Chromebook, new XP13 refreshed series, new Vostro 14 and 15 5000 laptops, Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor, and a... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MXQePp via

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Which One's Best Suited to Your Needs?

We compare the recently launched Mi A2 with the Redmi Note 5 Pro to find out which of these smartphones from Xiaomi is the better buy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LAmbbY via

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Said He Shed No Tears in NYT Interview

On Twitter Tuesday Musk acknowledged his voice cracked once during the interview. But, he added, "That's it. There were no tears."

Sony to Launch New Xperia Smartphones on August 30 at IFA 2018

Sony has published a teaser and looks like at least one Xperia handset will be launched this month.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Price Leaked, Said to Arrive in 3 Colour Options

Reputed smartphone tipster Roland Quandt took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will soon be a reality.

Nintendo Switch Indie Game Lineup to Get Bastion, Transistor, and More

Nintendo has announced over a dozen new indie games for the Switch, which includes Bastion, Transistor, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Into the Breach, and more.

Snapchat Preferred by US Teenagers Over Facebook, Instagram: eMarketer

Snapchat is the most preferred social networking platform among US teenagers, surpassing the user base of Facebook and Instagram in that age-category, says a new study.

OneDrive, SharePoint Get Video & Audio Transcription, Smart Image Search

Starting off with AI-powered transcription features, native support for audio and video file transcription will roll out in OneDrive and SharePoint starting later this year.

Tesla Wins Court Case Against Ontario Government Over Rebate Cancellation

A Canadian court has ruled in favour of Tesla after the electric carmaker challenged the province of Ontario's wind-down of an electric vehicle rebate.

Spider-Man PS4 Will Get New DLC Every Month After Release This Year

Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games has announced the release schedule of downloadable content (DLC) for its upcoming PS4-exclusive title.

Chandrayaan-2 to Be Launched in January 2019, Says ISRO Chief

Chandrayaan-2, ISRO's "most complex mission", is scheduled to be launched in January next year after experts suggested changes to avert failure, its chief K Sivan said on Tuesday.

BSNL Pulls a Jio, Extends Monsoon Offer to Give 2GB Free Data Per Day

As Jio Double Dhamaka offer ends, BSNL has continued offering customers 2GB complimentary data per day with its Monsoon Offer.

Samsung Unveils NVMe-Based Portable SSD X5 With Thunderbolt 3

Samsung's Portable SSD X5 is claimed to be able to transfer a 20GB file in just 12 seconds.

Moto G7 Live Image Leak Tips Waterdrop Display Notch, Dual Rear Cameras

The Moto G7 is expected to sport Moto G6 Plus-like specifications, and sport a rear fingerprint sensor.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Said He Shed No Tears in NYT Interview

On Twitter Tuesday Musk acknowledged his voice cracked once during the interview. But, he added, "That's it. There were no tears." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PaB86w via

Sony to Launch New Xperia Smartphones on August 30 at IFA 2018

Sony has published a teaser and looks like at least one Xperia handset will be launched this month. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2POnQOq via

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Price Leaked, Said to Arrive in 3 Colour Options

Reputed smartphone tipster Roland Quandt took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will soon be a reality. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NskXkB via

Nintendo Switch Indie Game Lineup to Get Bastion, Transistor, and More

Nintendo has announced over a dozen new indie games for the Switch, which includes Bastion, Transistor, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Into the Breach, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LAgjiE via

Snapchat Preferred by US Teenagers Over Facebook, Instagram: eMarketer

Snapchat is the most preferred social networking platform among US teenagers, surpassing the user base of Facebook and Instagram in that age-category, says a new study. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NrBwxb via

OneDrive, SharePoint Get Video & Audio Transcription, Smart Image Search

Starting off with AI-powered transcription features, native support for audio and video file transcription will roll out in OneDrive and SharePoint starting later this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2N0lflJ via

Tesla Wins Court Case Against Ontario Government Over Rebate Cancellation

A Canadian court has ruled in favour of Tesla after the electric carmaker challenged the province of Ontario's wind-down of an electric vehicle rebate. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LA1zAt via

Spider-Man PS4 Will Get New DLC Every Month After Release This Year

Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games has announced the release schedule of downloadable content (DLC) for its upcoming PS4-exclusive title. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2wpOrsR via

Chandrayaan-2 to Be Launched in January 2019, Says ISRO Chief

Chandrayaan-2, ISRO's "most complex mission", is scheduled to be launched in January next year after experts suggested changes to avert failure, its chief K Sivan said on Tuesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LD5cWp via

BSNL Pulls a Jio, Extends Monsoon Offer to Give 2GB Free Data Per Day

As Jio Double Dhamaka offer ends, BSNL has continued offering customers 2GB complimentary data per day with its Monsoon Offer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PN9qOE via

Samsung Unveils NVMe-Based Portable SSD X5 With Thunderbolt 3

Samsung's Portable SSD X5 is claimed to be able to transfer a 20GB file in just 12 seconds. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BZtfPO via

Moto G7 Live Image Leak Tips Waterdrop Display Notch, Dual Rear Cameras

The Moto G7 is expected to sport Moto G6 Plus-like specifications, and sport a rear fingerprint sensor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NwjauP via

Realme 2 vs Redmi Note 5 vs Oppo A3s vs Honor 7C

The Realme 2 price in India, specifications have been compared with those of Redmi Note 5, Oppo A3s, and Honor 7C.

Yahoo Emails Scanned for Data to Sell to Advertisers: How to Opt Out

Verizon's Oath is reportedly pitching data from almost 200 million Yahoo Mail accounts to advertisers.

Watch the First Trailer for Facebook Watch's Elizabeth Olsen-Led Series

Facebook has released the first trailer for its upcoming Watch series, Sorry For Your Loss, a half-hour dark comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen (Avengers: Infinity War), who is also an executive producer...

Rights Groups Urge Google Not to Bend to China Censors

The letter to Google was signed by 14 groups including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Reporters Without Borders.

iPhone 2018 Shipments Predicted to Be Highest Since iPhone 6

Shipments of the new iPhone lineup is expected to hit 70 million to 75 million units, by the end of 2018 alone.

HTC U12 Life With Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench

The HTC U12 Life will be a dual-SIM smartphone and might be the first HTC smartphone to be launched with Android Pie out-of-the-box.

Telegram Says to Cooperate in Terror Probes, Except in Russia

Telegram said it would disclose its users' data to "the relevant authorities" if it receives a court order to do so, although not in Russia.

ACT Fibernet Offers Up to 1.5TB Additional Data to Take on Jio GigaFiber

The ACT Fibernet offer to counter Jio GigaFiber is currently applicable only in Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Delhi.

Sennheiser CX 6.00BT Bluetooth Headphones Launched in India at Rs. 7,490

Sennheiser CX 6.00BT sais to have a six-hour battery life, and support fast charging via USB.

Xiaomi Says Half a Million Mi TV Units Sold in India Within 6 Months

Xiaomi says the combined sale of Mi LED TV 4 55-inch, Mi LED TV 4A 32-inch, and Mi LED TV 4A 43-inch accounts for over 500,000 sold units.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Displays Leaking Light Off Edges: Report

Some Samsung Galaxy Note 9 users have reported of light leakage along the edge of the display, while others are not suffering from it because of the way they are painted.

Doctor Who Star Matt Smith Reportedly Joins Star Wars: Episode IX

Just days after adding Lost alum Dominic Monaghan, Star Wars: Episode IX has reportedly cast Doctor Who star Matt Smith in a "key role".

Facebook Reveals Why Cross-Posted Tweets Were Removed

For a few hours, users could not find their cross-posted tweets on Facebook.

Bose Launches Amazon Alexa-Supported Smart Speaker and Soundbars

Bose's smart speaker and soundbars come with Alexa, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support.

Facebook Rolls Out 'Watch' Video Service Globally

Facebook said it is rolling out globally its Watch video service, which has already been available in the United States for more than a year.

Trump Warns Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tells Them to Be 'Careful'

President Donald Trump stepped up attacks on big tech firms Tuesday, warning Facebook, Google and Twitter to be "careful."

Huawei Passes Apple to Become Second Biggest Smartphone Maker: Gartner

The Gartner report also noted that the overall global smartphone sales grew 2 percent in Q2 2018 to reach 374 million units.

Google Being Probed by White House After Trump Accuses It of Bias

Google denied any political bias, saying in a statement that its search engine is "not used to set a political agenda and we don't bias our results towards any political ideology."

How Apple Is Attracting Indian Artists, Developers to Grow Its Presence

Apple Music is using programmes such as Hear it Here First (HIHF) and New Artist Spotlight to promote Indian talent, whereas the App Accelerator in Bengaluru is empowering Indian developers.

Instagram Adds Verified Accounts to 'Stop Bad Actors'

Blue badges displayed at Instagram accounts will indicate holders have gone through a verification process that includes providing photos of identity documentation.

Yahoo Emails Scanned for Data to Sell to Advertisers: How to Opt Out

Verizon's Oath is reportedly pitching data from almost 200 million Yahoo Mail accounts to advertisers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LBy6pJ via

Watch the First Trailer for Facebook Watch's Elizabeth Olsen-Led Series

Facebook has released the first trailer for its upcoming Watch series, Sorry For Your Loss, a half-hour dark comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen (Avengers: Infinity War), who is also an executive producer... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MXvgAb via

Rights Groups Urge Google Not to Bend to China Censors

The letter to Google was signed by 14 groups including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Reporters Without Borders. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LDXGui via

iPhone 2018 Shipments Predicted to Be Highest Since iPhone 6

Shipments of the new iPhone lineup is expected to hit 70 million to 75 million units, by the end of 2018 alone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NtNUN0 via

HTC U12 Life With Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench

The HTC U12 Life will be a dual-SIM smartphone and might be the first HTC smartphone to be launched with Android Pie out-of-the-box. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PfjBdv via

Telegram Says to Cooperate in Terror Probes, Except in Russia

Telegram said it would disclose its users' data to "the relevant authorities" if it receives a court order to do so, although not in Russia. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LuXspr via

ACT Fibernet Offers Up to 1.5TB Additional Data to Take on Jio GigaFiber

The ACT Fibernet offer to counter Jio GigaFiber is currently applicable only in Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Delhi. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LAnZSk via

Sennheiser CX 6.00BT Bluetooth Headphones Launched in India at Rs. 7,490

Sennheiser CX 6.00BT sais to have a six-hour battery life, and support fast charging via USB. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LA0Oas via

Doctor Who Star Matt Smith Reportedly Joins Star Wars: Episode IX

Just days after adding Lost alum Dominic Monaghan, Star Wars: Episode IX has reportedly cast Doctor Who star Matt Smith in a "key role". from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BYu2Ao via

Facebook Briefly Removed Cross-Posted Tweets Thanks to API Change

For a few hours, users could not find their cross-posted tweets on Facebook. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2N1x1fG via

Bose Launches Amazon Alexa-Supported Smart Speaker and Soundbars

Bose's smart speaker and soundbars come with Alexa, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MFHCxO via

Facebook Rolls Out 'Watch' Video Service Globally

Facebook said it is rolling out globally its Watch video service, which has already been available in the United States for more than a year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Phh9Dn via

Trump Warns Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tells Them to Be 'Careful'

President Donald Trump stepped up attacks on big tech firms Tuesday, warning Facebook, Google and Twitter to be "careful." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2wtIZVk via

Huawei Passes Apple to Become Second Biggest Smartphone Maker: Gartner

The Gartner report also noted that the overall global smartphone sales grew 2 percent in Q2 2018 to reach 374 million units. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MSexyr via

Google Being Probed by White House After Trump Accuses It of Bias

Google denied any political bias, saying in a statement that its search engine is "not used to set a political agenda and we don't bias our results towards any political ideology." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ntbp98 via

How Apple Is Attracting Indian Artists, Developers to Grow Its Presence

Apple Music is using programmes such as Hear it Here First (HIHF) and New Artist Spotlight to promote Indian talent, whereas the App Accelerator in Bengaluru is empowering Indian developers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PdIlCU via

Instagram Adds Verified Accounts to 'Stop Bad Actors'

Blue badges displayed at Instagram accounts will indicate holders have gone through a verification process that includes providing photos of identity documentation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PJU8Km via

Xiaomi Poco F1 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today

With price in India starting at Rs. 20,999, the Xiaomi Poco F1 will be available via Flipkart and Mi.com from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2NtOZV6 via

Intel Announces Second Wave of 14nm 8th Gen Core CPUs for Slim Laptops

Intel is launching new CPUs for thin and light laptops, but strangely they are being included in the 8th Gen family rather than the 9th Gen. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PfIsOq via

This Company Is Deploying Made in India Robots in the US

GreyOrange caters to companies with large warehouses where robots speed up packing and sorting. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BVXGq0 via