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Pinterest Unveils Redesigned Following Tab That Resembles Instagram

Pinterest on Thursday announced the launch of an immersive single Pin format for easy browsing between newer posts.

Germany Must Close Digital Technology Gap, Merkel Ally Says

Merkel's cabinet is holding a two-day retreat next week, at the end of which it wants to present an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.

Telecom Operators Inform DoT of Sites to Test Alternate KYC Process

Each operator needs to carry out the process at two sites, as per a DoT notification.

Robots Might Build Our Houses on Mars

The 3D-printed Habitat Challenge is a five-year competition hosted by NASA and its partners to design housing for deep-space exploration, including trips to Mars.

As Singles' Day Nears, Are China's Shoppers About to Drop?

Akin to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the United States, "Singles' Day" has become something of a litmus test for the strength of Chinese consumption.

Jolla's Sailfish 3 With Security Features Now Available

Jolla's Sailfish 3 has enterprise-focused features such as Mobile Device Management (MDM), fully integrated VPN solutions, enterprise Wi-Fi, and data encryption.

Ever Wonder What's on the Menu for Astronauts?

Neil Armstrong may have taken that first small step for man onto the moon, but it was John Glenn who took the first slurp of applesauce. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DcSfCg via

Earth's Water Originated From Asteroidal Material and Gas: Study

Researchers noted that since comets contain a lot of ices, it could have supplied some water. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SYIQn9 via

Google's New Android Ecosystem Security Report Details Play Protect Data

The tech giant looks to publish the Android Ecosystem Security Report on a quarterly basis, detailing its efforts to reduce Potentially Harmful Application (PHA) rates on devices and in Google Play. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JRmu2W via

Sprint Is Throttling Microsoft's Skype Service, Study Finds

Sprint has been slowing traffic to Microsoft's Internet-based video chat service Skype, a study has found. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zHZmPu via

Honor Extends Festive Offers on Flipkart

The extended festive offers are available on Flipkart until November 12. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SWXYkV via

Pinterest Unveils Redesigned Following Tab That Resembles Instagram

Pinterest on Thursday announced the launch of an immersive single Pin format for easy browsing between newer posts. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zEpvi5 via

Germany Must Close Digital Technology Gap, Merkel Ally Says

Merkel's cabinet is holding a two-day retreat next week, at the end of which it wants to present an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SXBaBy via

Telecom Operators Inform DoT of Sites to Test Alternate KYC Process

Each operator needs to carry out the process at two sites, as per a DoT notification. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RNQMX7 via

Robots Might Build Our Houses on Mars

The 3D-printed Habitat Challenge is a five-year competition hosted by NASA and its partners to design housing for deep-space exploration, including trips to Mars. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ph8vt7 via

As Singles' Day Nears, Are China's Shoppers About to Drop?

Akin to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the United States, "Singles' Day" has become something of a litmus test for the strength of Chinese consumption. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QCYbIg via

Jolla's Sailfish 3 With Security Features Now Available

Jolla's Sailfish 3 has enterprise-focused features such as Mobile Device Management (MDM), fully integrated VPN solutions, enterprise Wi-Fi, and data encryption. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PiGxxc via

Microsoft Set to Bring Console-Like Gaming to Samsung Galaxy Phones

Developers of more than 3,000 games available on Xbox One are already set to deploy their titles for devices supporting Project xCloud.

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S Get Mi Mix 3's Night Scene Feature: Report

Xiaomi's two premium smartphones - Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S - are borrowing the Mi Mix 3's Night Scene photography feature in their latest MIUI 8.1.1.8 update.

Fortnite Now Enjoys 8.3 Million Concurrent Players: Report

This is an increase from the 3.4 million global concurrent users of Fortnite reported in February, which means that the number has more than doubled in a span of seven months.

Students Protesting Alleged Apple Worker Exploitation Detained in Beijing

The group was protesting in response to allegations made last month that one of Apple's suppliers was exploiting student workers in southwest China.

Google Said to Hire Geisinger CEO to Lead Healthcare Initiatives

Geisinger, in a statement on Thursday, said that CEO David Feinberg was leaving Geisinger on January 3, 2019, to assume a leadership role at Google.

Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One X Patch Released

Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One X patch download size, updates to the game, and more.

Chinese State Media Debuts 'AI' News Anchors

Calling it a "world first", Xinhua news agency this week debuted a pair of virtual news anchors amid a state-directed embrace of advanced technologies such as AI.

Facebook Says Removed 14 Million Terror-Related Piece of Content So Far

In the second quarter (April-June) 2018, Facebook took action on 9.4 million pieces of terror content, the majority of which was old material surfaced using specialised techniques.

Vivo X21s With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Snapdragon 660 SoC Launched

Vivo X21s is the Chinese phone maker's latest smartphone in its X series with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Overwatch Crossplay: Blizzard 'Following the Situation Very Closely'

With Sony opening the floodgates for crossplay with Fortnite, Overwatch is one of the games that the community would like to see playable across PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Speaking to Gadgets 360 at...

Lenovo K9 Review

Lenovo K9 comes to India carrying a price tag of Rs. 8,999 but is a decent alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi 6? Read our Lenovo K9 review to find out.

Microsoft Set to Bring Console-Like Gaming to Samsung Galaxy Phones

Developers of more than 3,000 games available on Xbox One are already set to deploy their titles for devices supporting Project xCloud. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DuVmWW via

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S Get Mi Mix 3's Night Scene Feature: Report

Xiaomi's two premium smartphones - Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S - are borrowing the Mi Mix 3's Night Scene photography feature in their latest MIUI 8.1.1.8 update. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pl9c4G via

Fortnite Now Enjoys 8.3 Million Concurrent Players: Report

This is an increase from the 3.4 million global concurrent users of Fortnite reported in February, which means that the number has more than doubled in a span of seven months. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qAM3fE via

Students Protesting Alleged Apple Worker Exploitation Detained in Beijing

The group was protesting in response to allegations made last month that one of Apple's suppliers was exploiting student workers in southwest China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PnDpzV via

Google Said to Hire Geisinger CEO to Lead Healthcare Initiatives

Geisinger, in a statement on Thursday, said that CEO David Feinberg was leaving Geisinger on January 3, 2019, to assume a leadership role at Google. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SYZLWP via

Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One X Patch Released

Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One X patch download size, updates to the game, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zEcsND via

Chinese State Media Debuts 'AI' News Anchors

Calling it a "world first", Xinhua news agency this week debuted a pair of virtual news anchors amid a state-directed embrace of advanced technologies such as AI. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DsiZQ9 via

Facebook Says Removed 14 Million Terror-Related Piece of Content So Far

In the second quarter (April-June) 2018, Facebook took action on 9.4 million pieces of terror content, the majority of which was old material surfaced using specialised techniques. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RFbZCq via

Vivo X21s With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Snapdragon 660 SoC Launched

Vivo X21s is the Chinese phone maker's latest smartphone in its X series with an in-display fingerprint sensor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SZqWR6 via

Overwatch Crossplay: Blizzard 'Following the Situation Very Closely'

With Sony opening the floodgates for crossplay with Fortnite, Overwatch is one of the games that the community would like to see playable across PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Speaking to Gadgets 360 at... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AUY8Ce via

Lenovo K9 Review

Lenovo K9 comes to India carrying a price tag of Rs. 8,999 but is a decent alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi 6? Read our Lenovo K9 review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FmFMOK via

Optic Gaming's 'Forsaken' Ban Similar Punishment to Doping: ESIC

ESIC says Optic Gaming's 'Forsaken' ban was treated with a severity usually restricted for those found guilty of doping in traditional sports.

Vine Successor Byte App to Launch Spring 2019, Creator Confirms

Dom Hoffman has confirmed that Vine app's successor is on its way, and will be launched in Spring 2019.

Nokia 8.1 Spotted in ARCore Supported Devices, Launch Appears Imminent

Nokia 8.1 is one of the few models from HMD Global that will support Google's ARCore to deliver advanced augmented reality (AR) experiences.

All You Need to Know About the World's Biggest Sale and How to Shop From India

Alibaba Singles' Day is the world's biggest one-day sale - here's what you need to know about it and how to shop from India during Singles' Day 2018.

Google Pixel 3 Overheating, Shutting Down Without Warning for Some Users

User reports coming in now suggest that the Pixel 3 has a serious overheating issue during charging.

Chrome 71 to Start Showing Warning Alerts on Unclear Billing Websites

With Chrome 71, Google looks to show a warning before these pages, so that users can make informed decisions when signing up to mobile based subscription services.

YouTube Nintendo Switch App Available for Download Now

YouTube finally graces the Nintendo Switch. It becomes the third video app on the hybrid console following Niconico and Hulu.

Optic Gaming's 'Forsaken' Ban Similar Punishment to Doping: ESIC

ESIC says Optic Gaming's 'Forsaken' ban was treated with a severity usually restricted for those found guilty of doping in traditional sports. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qBWBes via

Vine Successor Byte App to Launch Spring 2019, Creator Confirms

Dom Hoffman has confirmed that Vine app's successor is on its way, and will be launched in Spring 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QrnDR7 via

Nokia 8.1 Spotted in ARCore Supported Devices, Launch Appears Imminent

Nokia 8.1 is one of the few models from HMD Global that will support Google's ARCore to deliver advanced augmented reality (AR) experiences. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qCqc7N via

All You Need to Know About the World's Biggest Sale and How to Shop From India

Alibaba Singles' Day is the world's biggest one-day sale - here's what you need to know about it and how to shop from India during Singles' Day 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DceoAl via

Google Pixel 3 Overheating, Shutting Down Without Warning for Some Users

User reports coming in now suggest that the Pixel 3 has a serious overheating issue during charging. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z1kZel via

Chrome 71 to Start Showing Warning Alerts on Unclear Billing Websites

With Chrome 71, Google looks to show a warning before these pages, so that users can make informed decisions when signing up to mobile based subscription services. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DcK6h9 via

YouTube Nintendo Switch App Available for Download Now

YouTube finally graces the Nintendo Switch. It becomes the third video app on the hybrid console following Niconico and Hulu. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yVbn4H via

Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Core a Budget Winner That Trumps Redmi 6A?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core competes directly with the Redmi 6A. Does it win? We discuss on this episode of Orbital podcast. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RLqLHU via

Netflix Announces Cast of Baahubali Prequel Series

Netflix has unveiled the cast of Baahubali: Before the Beginning, which includes Mrunal Thakur, Rahul Bose, Atul Kulkarni, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DvUAJ8 via

Four Reliable Chinese Websites to Make the Most of Singles' Day Sales

Singles' Day 2018 sales are coming up and here are Chinese websites where you might find great deals on your favourite gadgets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RIoPQd via

Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Core a Budget Winner That Trumps Redmi 6A?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core competes directly with the Redmi 6A. Does it win? We discuss on this episode of Orbital podcast.

Netflix Announces Cast of Baahubali Prequel Series

Netflix has unveiled the cast of Baahubali: Before the Beginning, which includes Mrunal Thakur, Rahul Bose, Atul Kulkarni, and more.

Four Reliable Chinese Websites to Make the Most of Singles' Day Sales

Singles' Day 2018 sales are coming up and here are Chinese websites where you might find great deals on your favourite gadgets.

MacBook Air 2018 Teardown Shows Modular Components: iFixit

The iFixit team has given a repairability score of 3 to the new MacBook Air.

Google Says Dark Mode Can Help Improve Battery Life on Android Devices

Google has finally confirmed that dark mode on Android phones uses less power and saves battery life.

HTC Vive Focus Now Available in US, Enterprise Focused Tools Unveiled

HTC's VR department on Thursday announced the launch of its Vive Focus standalone VR headset focused towards the enterprise market targeting businesses of all sizes.

Google Officially Rebrands Files Go App to Files

Files by Google is available for download via Google Play.

Facebook Brings Dating Service Test to Canada, Thailand

"Facebook Dating" service test was first launched in Colombia in September.

WhatsApp for iOS Beta Version Now Publicly Available: How to Download

To download the latest WhatsApp for iOS beta version2.18.102, users will first have to download TestFlight from the App Store.

OnePlus 6T Teardown Reveals a Camera in the In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Zack from JerryRigEverything, much like his previous videos, performed an internal teardown of the OnePlus 6T to show viewers the internal components of the flagship smartphone.

Amazon, Cisco Partner to Help Businesses Run Apps in the Cloud

The move is part of a push at Cisco to derive more revenue from software and stay current with longtime business customers.

iPhone XR May Get Improved Haptic Touch Features With iOS 12.1.1

Currently, iOS 12.1.1 is in developer beta, though it is expected to reach public release stage before the end of the year.

Satanic Temple Sues Netflix Over 'Sabrina' Use of Baphomet Deity

In its complaint, The Satanic Temple also objected that the evil antagonists in Sabrina were depicted in a manner "in stark contrast to TST's tenets and beliefs."

US Accuses China of Violating Bilateral Anti-Hacking Agreement

The US and China will hold a delayed top-level security dialogue on Friday, the latest sign of a thaw in the countries' strained relations.

Fossil Sport Smartwatch With Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC Launched

Fossil Sport smartwatch is the first to launch with the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, and it claims to offer all day battery life.

New Tesla Chairwoman's Biggest Challenge Is Controlling Musk

Denholm, who has been a Tesla board member for nearly five years, was named to the post late Wednesday, replacing Elon Musk as part of a securities fraud settlement with the US SEC.

Amazon Alexa Now Available for Windows 10 Through Microsoft Store

While all Windows 10 PC users in US, UK, and Germany can install the app on their devices, only compatible PCs can use the hands-free features of Alexa.

Mozilla Chief Regrets Internet's Addictive Quality

Mozilla, which developed the web browser Firefox, earns money from advertising like many other online companies, and Baker admitted to discomfort at the arrangement.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Unveiled in the UK, the Flagship's First Global Launch

The Mi 8 Pro will go on sale in Britain on Friday, the group announced, marking the first time that the device has been available outside China.

Netflix Announces 9 Original Films From India

Netflix has announced nine new original films from India, with some of them produced by Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and Anushka Sharma.

MacBook Air 2018 Teardown Shows Modular Components: iFixit

The iFixit team has given a repairability score of 3 to the new MacBook Air. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SZistb via

Google Says Dark Mode Can Help Improve Battery Life on Android Devices

Google has finally confirmed that dark mode on Android phones uses less power and saves battery life. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DbMXXx via

HTC Vive Focus Now Available in US, Enterprise Focused Tools Unveiled

HTC's VR department on Thursday announced the launch of its Vive Focus standalone VR headset focused towards the enterprise market targeting businesses of all sizes. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AUhBD7 via

Google Officially Rebrands Files Go App to Files

Files by Google is available for download via Google Play. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JR5IB1 via

Facebook Brings Dating Service Test to Canada, Thailand

"Facebook Dating" service test was first launched in Colombia in September. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qql4i1 via

WhatsApp for iOS Beta Version Now Publicly Available: How to Download

To download the latest WhatsApp for iOS beta version2.18.102, users will first have to download TestFlight from the App Store. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AVjFe9 via

OnePlus 6T Teardown Reveals a Camera in the In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Zack from JerryRigEverything, much like his previous videos, performed an internal teardown of the OnePlus 6T to show viewers the internal components of the flagship smartphone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z0mVDL via

Amazon, Cisco Partner to Help Businesses Run Apps in the Cloud

The move is part of a push at Cisco to derive more revenue from software and stay current with longtime business customers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JQ1bPc via

iPhone XR May Get Improved Haptic Touch Features With iOS 12.1.1

Currently, iOS 12.1.1 is in developer beta, though it is expected to reach public release stage before the end of the year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qCWZcD via

Satanic Temple Sues Netflix Over 'Sabrina' Use of Baphomet Deity

In its complaint, The Satanic Temple also objected that the evil antagonists in Sabrina were depicted in a manner "in stark contrast to TST's tenets and beliefs." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JQ1E3J via

US Accuses China of Violating Bilateral Anti-Hacking Agreement

The US and China will hold a delayed top-level security dialogue on Friday, the latest sign of a thaw in the countries' strained relations. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yY9lko via

Fossil Sport Smartwatch With Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC Launched

Fossil Sport smartwatch is the first to launch with the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, and it claims to offer all day battery life. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PLvMCR via

New Tesla Chairwoman's Biggest Challenge Is Controlling Musk

Denholm, who has been a Tesla board member for nearly five years, was named to the post late Wednesday, replacing Elon Musk as part of a securities fraud settlement with the US SEC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AUQXdf via

Amazon Alexa Now Available for Windows 10 Through Microsoft Store

While all Windows 10 PC users in US, UK, and Germany can install the app on their devices, only compatible PCs can use the hands-free features of Alexa. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DbZQRf via

Mozilla Chief Regrets Internet's Addictive Quality

Mozilla, which developed the web browser Firefox, earns money from advertising like many other online companies, and Baker admitted to discomfort at the arrangement. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OzkVHA via

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Unveiled in the UK, the Flagship's First Global Launch

The Mi 8 Pro will go on sale in Britain on Friday, the group announced, marking the first time that the device has been available outside China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qBtnMN via

Netflix Announces 9 Original Films From India

Netflix has announced nine new original films from India, with some of them produced by Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit Nene, and Anushka Sharma. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AV2hWV via

Honor Claims It Sold 1 Million Smartphones in India This Diwali

As compared to 2017, Honor touched a 300 percent growth during the Diwali season sale, the company said in a statement. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JOcgjx via

Google Outlines Steps to Tackle Workplace Harassment After Walkouts

Google on Thursday outlined changes to its handling of sexual misconduct complaints, hoping to calm outrage that triggered a worldwide walkout of workers last week. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JO6EWB via

Netflix Announces Typewriter, a New Indian Original Series by Sujoy Ghosh

Netflix has announced a new original series from India called Typewriter, from Kahaani writer-director Sujoy Ghosh. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qB7QE9 via

Sony Silently Launches a Quieter PS4 Pro Model

Sony has launched a new variant of the PlayStation 4 Pro that addresses its noise issues. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QqHBeI via

Battlefield V PC, PS4, Xbox One Preload Details Revealed

EA Dice has now shared Battlefield V preload details for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PLzGLR via

Dating Apps Use Artificial Intelligence to Help Search for Love

To fight growing fatigue from searching through profiles in vain, the online dating sector is turning to artificial intelligence to help arrange meetings in real life and act as a dating coach. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qxVCMo via