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Apple Security Expert Moves to ACLU as 'Public Interest Tech' Builds

Jon Callas, who led a team of hackers breaking into pre-release Apple products to test their security, started Monday in a two-year role as technology fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rkBxK1 via gqrds

Flipkart's Sale Kicks Off Tonight With Offers on These Mobiles and More

Xiaomi Poco F1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme C1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, Honor 9N, and other phones to be offered at a discount during Flipkart sale.

Facebook Is No Longer the Best Place to Work in the US; Apple Gains Ground

Glassdoor has revealed its annual "100 Best Places to Work in the US" list.

Britain's Competition Watchdog Refers Paypal-iZettle Deal for In-Depth Review

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Paypal had refused to offer proposals to address its concerns on how the deal could hurt competition and could lead to higher prices for customers.

Zomato Buys Lucknow-Based TechEagle to Build Towards Food Delivery via Drones

TechEagle was founded in 2015 by Vikram Singh Meena when he was a student at IIT-Kanpur.

Apple Security Expert Moves to ACLU as 'Public Interest Tech' Builds

Jon Callas, who led a team of hackers breaking into pre-release Apple products to test their security, started Monday in a two-year role as technology fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union.

How a $500 Device Helps a Mom-and-Pop Shop Find Customers on Google

Pointy, a Dublin-based startup, helps independent merchants increase their visibility online and lure consumers.

Sony Xperia XZ4 May Be the First Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC

The Sony Xperia XZ4 smartphone is expected to sport triple rear camera setup, a near bezel-less display, and the newly launched Snapdragon 855 SoC.

Apple Resorts to Promo Deals, Trade-Ins to Boost iPhone Sales

Company executives moved some marketing staff from other projects to work on bolstering sales of the latest handsets in October.

Jean-Luc Picard's Star Trek Return to Premiere at the End of 2019

Patrick Stewart's return to the Star Trek fold as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, from Star Trek: The Next Generation, will premiere at the end of 2019.

Einstein's 'God Letter' Fetches a Cool 2.9 Million Dollars at Auction

Einstein's 'God Letter' is seen as a key statement in the debate between science and religion.

Facebook Is No Longer the Best Place to Work in the US; Apple Gains Ground

Glassdoor has revealed its annual "100 Best Places to Work in the US" list. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rmaVbB via

Britain's Competition Watchdog Refers Paypal-iZettle Deal for In-Depth Review

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Paypal had refused to offer proposals to address its concerns on how the deal could hurt competition and could lead to higher prices for customers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QAawjH via

Zomato Buys Lucknow-Based TechEagle to Build Towards Food Delivery via Drones

TechEagle was founded in 2015 by Vikram Singh Meena when he was a student at IIT-Kanpur. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BSvhPC via

Apple Security Expert Moves to ACLU as 'Public Interest Tech' Builds

Jon Callas, who led a team of hackers breaking into pre-release Apple products to test their security, started Monday in a two-year role as technology fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rkBxK1 via

How a $500 Device Helps a Mom-and-Pop Shop Find Customers on Google

Pointy, a Dublin-based startup, helps independent merchants increase their visibility online and lure consumers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AP17Lo via

Sony Xperia XZ4 May Be the First Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC

The Sony Xperia XZ4 smartphone is expected to sport triple rear camera setup, a near bezel-less display, and the newly launched Snapdragon 855 SoC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KYuEaa via

Flipkart's Sale Kicks Off Tonight With Offers on These Mobiles and More

Xiaomi Poco F1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme C1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, Honor 9N, and other phones to be offered at a discount during Flipkart sale. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Uc22yi via

Apple Resorts to Promo Deals, Trade-Ins to Boost iPhone Sales

Company executives moved some marketing staff from other projects to work on bolstering sales of the latest handsets in October. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Spf1ec via

Jean-Luc Picard's Star Trek Return to Premiere at the End of 2019

Patrick Stewart's return to the Star Trek fold as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, from Star Trek: The Next Generation, will premiere at the end of 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FVKLGy via

Einstein's 'God Letter' Fetches a Cool 2.9 Million Dollars at Auction

Einstein's 'God Letter' is seen as a key statement in the debate between science and religion. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zG0bcj via

Scottish iPhone Filmmaker Wins Prestigious Turner Prize

Scotland's Charlotte Prodger came out on top at a glitzy reception at London's Tate Museum for a 33-minute visual compilation called BRIDGIT.

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX331) Review

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX331) has an intriguing list of features and specifications and a surprisingly low price. Could this be the laptop we've always dreamed of? Read our review to find out.

Asus ZenFone Max M2, ZenFone Max Pro M2 Price, Specifications Leaked

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is tipped to bepriced between EUR 280 to EUR 300.

Before Tumblr Banned Adult Content, It Was a Safe Space for Exploring Identity

The new rules will ban "images, videos, or GIFs that show real-life human genitals" or "female-presenting nipples," a phrase that became a derisive meme about the new policy.

Marriott Will Pay for New Passports After Data Breach 'If Fraud Has Taken Place'

Experts and government officials have expressed concern that the passport numbers, in concert with the other personal data compromised by the hack, could pose serious risks of identity theft.

Cyber-Attacks Costing Large Indian Firms Over $10 Million Each Year: Microsoft

The study, titled "Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World" involved a survey of 1,300 business and IT decision makers.

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Pre-Registrations Go Live on Amazon India

OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition on December 12, and now pre-registrations have gone live.

Chinese Ride-Hailing Firm Didi Announces Reorganisation Plan to Address Safety

In a post on its official WeChat account, the company said it would create two positions - a chief safety officer and a chief information security officer.

Vivo Nex 2 Shown Off in Teasers, Appears in Leaked Hands-On Images

Vivo Nex 2 aka Vivo Nex Dual Screen edition is seen in posters uploaded to Weibo with two rear cameras within a circular module.

ISRO Successfully Launches GSAT-11, India's Heaviest Satellite

GSAT-11 would boost broadband services in the country.

PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 Update Beta Launched, Adds New Chat Options

PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 update patch notes, release date, Resident Evil 2 tie-up and more.

Galaxy Note 9 Now Getting Samsung One UI Beta, Here's How to Get It

Samsung's One UI beta is now rolling out to Galaxy Note 9 users in India. Here's how to get it.

Xiaomi-Backed Huami Ties Up With Timex to Develop Smart Wearables

The deal aims to help both the companies strengethen their presence in mature markets like the US and Europe as well as emerging markets like India and China, Huami said in a statement.

DuckDuckGo Claims Google Results Personalised Even When You're Logged Out

Google has disputed the results, calling the methodology of the DuckDuckGo study flawed.

Scottish iPhone Filmmaker Wins Prestigious Turner Prize

Scotland's Charlotte Prodger came out on top at a glitzy reception at London's Tate Museum for a 33-minute visual compilation called BRIDGIT. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BS7CPe via

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX331) Review

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX331) has an intriguing list of features and specifications and a surprisingly low price. Could this be the laptop we've always dreamed of? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2E3KaQr via

Asus ZenFone Max M2, ZenFone Max Pro M2 Price, Specifications Leaked

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is tipped to bepriced between EUR 280 to EUR 300. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zFYRpR via

Before Tumblr Banned Adult Content, It Was a Safe Space for Exploring Identity

The new rules will ban "images, videos, or GIFs that show real-life human genitals" or "female-presenting nipples," a phrase that became a derisive meme about the new policy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QxLS3w via

Marriott Will Pay for New Passports After Data Breach 'If Fraud Has Taken Place'

Experts and government officials have expressed concern that the passport numbers, in concert with the other personal data compromised by the hack, could pose serious risks of identity theft. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SsabwX via

Cyber-Attacks Costing Large Indian Firms Over $10 Million Each Year: Microsoft

The study, titled "Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World" involved a survey of 1,300 business and IT decision makers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RB49dl via

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Pre-Registrations Go Live on Amazon India

OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition on December 12, and now pre-registrations have gone live. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QdElaI via

Chinese Ride-Hailing Firm Didi Announces Reorganisation Plan to Address Safety

In a post on its official WeChat account, the company said it would create two positions - a chief safety officer and a chief information security officer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SsRjxS via

Vivo Nex 2 Shown Off in Teasers, Appears in Leaked Hands-On Images

Vivo Nex 2 aka Vivo Nex Dual Screen edition is seen in posters uploaded to Weibo with two rear cameras within a circular module. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PlQkO7 via

ISRO Successfully Launches GSAT-11, India's Heaviest Satellite

GSAT-11 would boost broadband services in the country. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UgpBpJ via

PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 Update Beta Launched, Adds New Chat Options

PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 update patch notes, release date, Resident Evil 2 tie-up and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zK83tE via

Galaxy Note 9 Now Getting Samsung One UI Beta, Here's How to Get It

Samsung's One UI beta is now rolling out to Galaxy Note 9 users in India. Here's how to get it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BTcjZn via

Xiaomi-Backed Huami Ties Up With Timex to Develop Smart Wearables

The deal aims to help both the companies strengethen their presence in mature markets like the US and Europe as well as emerging markets like India and China, Huami said in a statement. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zFYoUQ via

DuckDuckGo Claims Google Results Personalised Even When You're Logged Out

Google has disputed the results, calling the methodology of the DuckDuckGo study flawed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UiDYd5 via

YouTube Will Soon Autoplay Videos on the Home Tab for All Users

Autoplay on Home feature on YouTube is now coming to all free app users on Android and iOS in the coming weeks.

Meizu M6T, Meizu C9, Meizu M16th Smartphones Launched in India

Meizu has announced its re-entry into the Indian market with the launch of three new smartphones - Meizu 16th, Meizu M6T, and Meizu C9.

Missed the Realme U1 First Sale? You'll Have Another Chance at 6pm Today

Realme U1 went on sale via Amazon and Realme.com for the first time and the date/ time of the Realme U1 next sale is 6pm today.

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 Release Date Announced

The Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 release date has been revealed by Blizzard.

Fortnite Creative Mode for Season 7 Leaked

Fortnite is getting a new mode called Creative Mode to be added with the Fortnite Season 7 update.

YouTube Will Soon Autoplay Videos on the Home Tab for All Users

Autoplay on Home feature on YouTube is now coming to all free app users on Android and iOS in the coming weeks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QzQJRr via

Meizu M6T, Meizu C9, Meizu M16th Smartphones Launched in India

Meizu has announced its re-entry into the Indian market with the launch of three new smartphones - Meizu 16th, Meizu M6T, and Meizu C9. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QiPI1a via

Missed the Realme U1 First Sale? You'll Have Another Chance at 6pm Today

Realme U1 went on sale via Amazon and Realme.com for the first time and the date/ time of the Realme U1 next sale is 6pm today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zHCpge via

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 Release Date Announced

The Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 release date has been revealed by Blizzard. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UePTZo via

Fortnite Creative Mode for Season 7 Leaked

Fortnite is getting a new mode called Creative Mode to be added with the Fortnite Season 7 update. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Efs3YT via

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ Concept Renders Tip Front and Rear Camera Setups

Based on these renders, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to sport a single front camera, while the Galaxy S10+ will sport a dual front camera setup.

Apple Assembler Foxconn Said to Be Considering iPhone Factory in Vietnam

The move is being seen as an attempt to mitigate any impact of an ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

BT to Remove Huawei Equipment From Its Core 4G Network: Report

BT has also excluded Huawei from bidding for contracts to supply equipment for use in its core 5G network, the report added.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ Updates Bring New Features

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ software updates also bring the November security update.

Chrome 71 With Malicious Ad Blocking and More Now Rolling Out

Google has begun rolling out the stable build of Chrome 71 for users on Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, which will now remove and block all malicious ads on websites with persistently abusive...

Nvidia Titan RTX, Turing-Based GPU for AI, Costs Rs. 2,24,000 in India

Nvidia's new Titan RTX graphics card takes full advantage of the Turing architecture's AI processing and ray tracing capabilities, but it isn't just for gaming.

Surface Book 2 Users Report Crashes and Dead Devices After Windows Update

A faulty Windows update seems to have caused expensive Surface Book 2 devices to crash and potentially brick themselves, much to owners' dismay.

Lenovo ThinkShield, a Security Solutions Suite for Businesses, Launched in India

Lenovo says it will work with business to understand their needs and offer custom ThinkShield solutions based on their requirements.

Xiaomi Launches 20,000mAh Power Bank Offering 2-Way Fast Charging

The Xiaomi 20,000mAh ZMI Aura 27W power bank is priced at CNY 199, and is made available only in Black colour option.

Xiaomi 'I Love Mi' Sale on Amazon Will Offer Discounts on These Phones

Xiaomi 'I Love Mi' sale will run on Amazon India this week from December 6 to December 8.

PUBG PS4 Won't Have Vikendi Snow Map on Launch Day: PUBG Corp

The PUBG PS4 release date is December 7. In the run up to this, developer PUBG Corp has confirmed what maps the game would have at launch.

Oppo R17 Pro With Super VOOC Flash Charge Fast Charging Launched in India

Oppo R17 Pro price in India is Rs. 45,990, and it competes with the OnePlus 6T and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in India.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's US House Testimony Rescheduled for December 11

Lawmakers had rescheduled their original hearing in light of former President George H.W. Bush's death.

EU Ministers Fail to Break Digital Tax Deadlock

The European Union's executive arm proposed a 3 percent tax on big digital firms' online revenues in March.

Cubans to Finally Get Full Internet Access on Their Mobile Phones

Until now, Cubans have had access only to state-run email accounts on their phones.

Netflix Pays $100 Million to Keep Streaming 'Friends' for Another Year

That's more than triple the $30 million a year Netflix had been paying for the long-running TV series.

Poco F1 Gets 960fps Video Recording, New Low-Light Mode In Beta

Poco F1, which is Xiaomi's flagship smartphone, may soon receive some exciting camera features.

Nokia 3.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus Price Tipped, Nokia 8.1 Promo Video Leaks

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus appear set to be unveiled for European markets, alongside the anticipated Nokia 8.1, on Wednesday.

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ Concept Renders Tip Front and Rear Camera Setups

Based on these renders, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to sport a single front camera, while the Galaxy S10+ will sport a dual front camera setup. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UhGNLM via

Apple Assembler Foxconn Said to Be Considering iPhone Factory in Vietnam

The move is being seen as an attempt to mitigate any impact of an ongoing trade war between the United States and China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FYWzaZ via

BT to Remove Huawei Equipment From Its Core 4G Network: Report

BT has also excluded Huawei from bidding for contracts to supply equipment for use in its core 5G network, the report added. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FX1Srp via

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ Updates Bring New Features

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ software updates also bring the November security update. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ANE8QS via

Chrome 71 With Malicious Ad Blocking and More Now Rolling Out

Google has begun rolling out the stable build of Chrome 71 for users on Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, which will now remove and block all malicious ads on websites with persistently abusive... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QbvS7M via

Nvidia Titan RTX, Turing-Based GPU for AI, Costs Rs. 2,24,000 in India

Nvidia's new Titan RTX graphics card takes full advantage of the Turing architecture's AI processing and ray tracing capabilities, but it isn't just for gaming. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KT52vf via

Surface Book 2 Users Report Crashes and Dead Devices After Windows Update

A faulty Windows update seems to have caused expensive Surface Book 2 devices to crash and potentially brick themselves, much to owners' dismay. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zFF0Y4 via

Lenovo ThinkShield, a Security Solutions Suite for Businesses, Launched in India

Lenovo says it will work with business to understand their needs and offer custom ThinkShield solutions based on their requirements. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PfkzGp via

Xiaomi Launches 20,000mAh Power Bank Offering 2-Way Fast Charging

The Xiaomi 20,000mAh ZMI Aura 27W power bank is priced at CNY 199, and is made available only in Black colour option. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FYZGzL via

Xiaomi 'I Love Mi' Sale on Amazon Will Offer Discounts on These Phones

Xiaomi 'I Love Mi' sale will run on Amazon India this week from December 6 to December 8. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Uh6nAo via

Oppo R17 Pro With Super VOOC Flash Charge Fast Charging Launched in India

Oppo R17 Pro price in India is Rs. 45,990, and it competes with the OnePlus 6T and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RyZ1qb via

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's US House Testimony Rescheduled for December 11

Lawmakers had rescheduled their original hearing in light of former President George H.W. Bush's death. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AQzS38 via

EU Ministers Fail to Break Digital Tax Deadlock

The European Union's executive arm proposed a 3 percent tax on big digital firms' online revenues in March. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PkfVHh via

Cubans to Finally Get Full Internet Access on Their Mobile Phones

Until now, Cubans have had access only to state-run email accounts on their phones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qfl74u via

Netflix Pays $100 Million to Keep Streaming 'Friends' for Another Year

That's more than triple the $30 million a year Netflix had been paying for the long-running TV series. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PkeXuD via

Poco F1 Gets 960fps Video Recording, New Low-Light Mode In Beta

Poco F1, which is Xiaomi's flagship smartphone, may soon receive some exciting camera features. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EeRvgX via

Nokia 3.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus Price Tipped, Nokia 8.1 Promo Video Leaks

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus appear set to be unveiled for European markets, alongside the anticipated Nokia 8.1, on Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ATkqTE via

How Police Used Tesla System to Halt a Sleeping Driver's Car

California police pulled alongside the gray Model S on U.S. 101 and saw that the driver was asleep. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EbQh6t via

Uber Announces New Minibus Service in Traffic-Mad Cairo

A part of an aggressive push into emerging countries, the company hopes to draw millions of Egyptians into ride-sharing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EeM9Te via

Uber, Lyft Drivers Guaranteed Minimum Wage By New York City's New Rules

New York is the first American city to adopt minimum pay for app-based drivers, according to the Independent Drivers Guild. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PjDLmg via

Quora CEO Apologises After Security Breach Impacts 100 Million Users

Quora is in the process of sending emails to users whose data have been compromised and logging out all Quora users who may have been affected. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KSRHTH via

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Unveiled With 5G Modem, Improved AI Performance

Snapdragon 855 supports the new Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2FVbxyO via