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Russian Cosmonauts Take Samples on 6th Hour of Spacewalk to Crack Mystery

Roscosmos has ruled out a manufacturing defect causing the 2mm-wide hole found in August on the Russian Soyuz capsule

NASA's InSight Mars Lander Sends Back First Selfie on Mars

On December 6, the InSight lander used a camera on its robotic arm to take its first selfie - a mosaic made up of 11 images.

Smartphone Users in India Install Over 50 Apps on Average: techARC

The findings of the 'techARC DIGIT' report indicate that there are some users who install apps without much thought.

Amazon Is Censoring The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in India

Amazon India can't stop itself from self-censorship. Male genitals and cigarette packs are blurred in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2.

Redmi 6A Price in India Revised to Original, Now Starts at Rs. 5,999

The Redmi 6A will now be available at its initial price of Rs. 5,999 for 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant and the 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant will be priced at Rs. 6,999.

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant Coming to India in January

Nokia 8.1 price in India is set at Rs. 26,999 for the initially available 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model.

OnePlus CEO Confirms 5G Phone to Launch by May-End 2019

OnePlus is all set to launch a 5G phone next year, and while it won't be the successor to the OnePlus 6T, it is expected to be $200 to $300 costlier than the current flagship.

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018: All Skins, Emotes, and Intros Listed

The Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 is now live on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC and here are the skins, emotes, and intros you can expect.

PlayStation Classic Hacked Easily Due to Missing Basic Security Features

The PlayStation Classic release date was December 3 and barely 10 days since, hackers appear to have laid the system bare. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QswxSB via

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition With 10GB RAM, Warp Charge Launched in India

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has been launched in India, after the phone's global unveiling on Tuesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GeR5cq via

France's Orange Partners With Amazon Over Voice Assistant Technology

Orange is partnering with Amazon to combine their respective voice assistant technology, Chief Executive Officer Stephane Richard said on Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LcUOGj via gqrds

PlayStation VR Mega Pack Bundle India Price and Release Date Revealed

The PlayStation VR (PS VR) Mega Pack bundle India price, release date, and everything else you need to know. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QK2EfO via

France's Orange Partners With Amazon Over Voice Assistant Technology

Orange is partnering with Amazon to combine their respective voice assistant technology, Chief Executive Officer Stephane Richard said on Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LcUOGj via

Samsung to Shut Mobile Phone Plant in China's Tianjin

Samsung will cease operations at one of its mobile phone manufacturing plants in China as its sales in the world's biggest smartphone market slump. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ErIPEo via

Huawei Fights US Spying Allegations on Crucial European Front

Of Huawei's 22 commercial contracts for next-generation 5G telecom networks, 14 are in Europe. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bf2681 via

Micromax's First Display Notch Smartphone to Launch on December 18

Micromax has teased its first display notch smartphone ahead of its formal launch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BfnTfy via

Russian Cosmonauts Take Samples on 6th Hour of Spacewalk to Crack Mystery

Roscosmos has ruled out a manufacturing defect causing the 2mm-wide hole found in August on the Russian Soyuz capsule from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2C5Luks via

NASA's InSIght Mars Lander Sends Back First Selfie on Mars

On December 6, the InSight lander used a camera on its robotic arm to take its first selfie - a mosaic made up of 11 images. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2C6DtMm via

Redmi 6A Price in India Revised to Original, Now Starts at Rs. 5,999

The Redmi 6A will now be available at its initial price of Rs. 5,999 for 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant and the 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant will be priced at Rs. 6,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SG4ICI via

Smartphone Users in India Install Over 50 Apps on Average: techARC

The findings of the 'techARC DIGIT' report indicate that there are some users who install apps without much thought. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zVah9n via

Amazon Is Censoring The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in India

Amazon India can't stop itself from self-censorship. Male genitals and cigarette packs are blurred in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PxbYPn via

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant Coming to India in January

Nokia 8.1 price in India is set at Rs. 26,999 for the initially available 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EoSwn3 via

OnePlus CEO Confirms 5G Phone to Launch by May-End 2019

OnePlus is all set to launch a 5G phone next year, and while it won't be the successor to the OnePlus 6T, it is expected to be $200 to $300 costlier than the current flagship. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RSDrgw via

Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018: All Skins, Emotes, and Intros Listed

The Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2018 is now live on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC and here are the skins, emotes, and intros you can expect. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SCHbCO via

Honor V20 Teaser Images Show Off Front Design Ahead of December 26 Launch

Honor is hush-hush about most details around the Honor V20 which it will reveal at the official launch in China on December 26. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SFMMIz via

US Investigators Point to China in Marriott Hack Affecting Millions

US government investigators increasingly believe that Chinese state hackers likely were responsible for the massive breach reported last month of Marriott's Starwood chain hotel reservation system. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zSDQbW via

Honor V20 Teaser Images Show Off Front Design Ahead of December 26 Launch

Honor is hush-hush about most details around the Honor V20 which it will reveal at the official launch in China on December 26.

US Investigators Point to China in Marriott Hack Affecting Millions

US government investigators increasingly believe that Chinese state hackers likely were responsible for the massive breach reported last month of Marriott's Starwood chain hotel reservation system.

Fortnite Deep Freeze PC Bundle Launched in India

The Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle is now available on PC in India. This follows the Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle hitting PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch last month.

Google Year in Search 2018 Dominated by Sporting Events, Entertainment

Google revealed questions around FIFA interestingly topping those around the IPL events in 2018.

Realme Buds and Realme U1 Iconic Case to Go on Sale in January

The Realme Buds comes with 11nm driver units, a magnetic switch design with Kevlar fabric wire, and a 3-button in-line remote.

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Price in India to Be Revealed Today

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition price in India is set to be revealed at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

LG Gram 17, Gram 2-in-1 Unveiled Ahead of CES 2019 Next Month

As is tradition, LG Electronics on Wednesday will refresh its premium ultra-light LG Gram laptop range with two new models at CES 2019.

ISRO to Launch GSAT-7A Communication Satellite on December 19

ISRO will launch the GSAT-7A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on board the GSLV-F11 on December 19.

The Top 10 Smartphone Trends of 2018

From the notch going mainstream to in-display fingerprint scanners and the overuse of the term "AI" - here are the top 10 smartphone trends of 2018.

Defunct Startup Sidecar Sues Uber: 'Hell-Bent on Stifling Competition'

Defunct startup Sidecar, which pioneered on-demand ride-hailing, is suing Uber, alleging it engaged in predatory pricing and anticompetitive practices.

Fortnite Deep Freeze PC Bundle Launched in India

The Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle is now available on PC in India. This follows the Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle hitting PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch last month. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2C6jFJ1 via

Google Year in Search 2018 Dominated by Sporting Events, Entertainment

Google revealed questions around FIFA interestingly topping those around the IPL events in 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EdVObL via

Realme Buds and Realme U1 Iconic Case to Go on Sale in January

The Realme Buds comes with 11nm driver units, a magnetic switch design with Kevlar fabric wire, and a 3-button in-line remote. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GcPKmz via

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Price in India to Be Revealed Today

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition price in India is set to be revealed at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday evening. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rwQ59i via

LG Gram 17, Gram 2-in-1 Unveiled Ahead of CES 2019 Next Month

As is tradition, LG Electronics on Wednesday will refresh its premium ultra-light LG Gram laptop range with two new models at CES 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PCVxkQ via

ISRO to Launch GSAT-7A Communication Satellite on December 19

ISRO will launch the GSAT-7A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on board the GSLV-F11 on December 19. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SGrB99 via

The Top 10 Smartphone Trends of 2018

From the notch going mainstream to in-display fingerprint scanners and the overuse of the term "AI" - here are the top 10 smartphone trends of 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bayxo2 via

Defunct Startup Sidecar Sues Uber: 'Hell-Bent on Stifling Competition'

Defunct startup Sidecar, which pioneered on-demand ride-hailing, is suing Uber, alleging it engaged in predatory pricing and anticompetitive practices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PB8knT via

Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review

Nikon Coolpix P1000 offers the longest zoom range from a compact camera. But does it have the image quality to match too? Read our review to find out.

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10+ Renders Leak Online

Samsung Galaxy S10+ is expected to sport an Infinity-O display design with two front cameras and quad rear cameras at the back.

Reliance Jio Board Approves Spin-Off of Fibre, Towers Businesses

The decision will need to go through all requisite statutory and regulatory approvals.

US Congresswoman to Google CEO: Why Is Trump in 'Idiot' Search Results?

In an effort to understand how Google search algorithms work, a Democratic congresswoman asked the tech company's CEO a simple question.

Google Tests Teaching Word Pronunciation in Search Results

Google has reportedly introduced a new feature that will help its users learn the correct pronunciation of a word in an easier way.

OnePlus 5, 5T Android Pie-Based OxygenOS Open Beta Update Released

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are now receiving the Android Pie-Based Oxygen OS Open Beta update, and it brings new UI, weather app improvements and new Do Not Disturb mode.

Amazon Sale Offers Phones and Other Refurbished Xiaomi Products Starting at Rs. 387

Amazon is selling refurbished Xiaomi products including popular phones like Redmi 6 Pro, Mi Max 2, and more.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review

Nikon Coolpix P1000 offers the longest zoom range from a compact camera. But does it have the image quality to match too? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QMADE9 via

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10+ Renders Leak Online

Samsung Galaxy S10+ is expected to sport an Infinity-O display design with two front cameras and quad rear cameras at the back. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GeEDtb via

Reliance Jio Board Approves Spin-Off of Fibre, Towers Businesses

The decision will need to go through all requisite statutory and regulatory approvals. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QqFqM9 via

US Congresswoman to Google CEO: Why Is Trump in 'Idiot' Search Results?

In an effort to understand how Google search algorithms work, a Democratic congresswoman asked the tech company's CEO a simple question. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bc6vbv via

Google Tests Teaching Word Pronunciation in Search Results

Google has reportedly introduced a new feature that will help its users learn the correct pronunciation of a word in an easier way. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zTOsaa via

OnePlus 5, 5T Android Pie-Based OxygenOS Open Beta Update Released

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are now receiving the Android Pie-Based Oxygen OS Open Beta update, and it brings new UI, weather app improvements and new Do Not Disturb mode. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eg4Jtc via

Amazon Sale Offers Phones and Other Refurbished Xiaomi Products Starting at Rs. 387

Amazon is selling refurbished Xiaomi products including popular phones like Redmi 6 Pro, Mi Max 2, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EqfWZ1 via

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Get One UI-Based Android Pie Beta in India

Samsung is reportedly testing Android Pie beta for the Galaxy A series, however it is unclear whether the update is based on One UI or not.

Facebook CEO Reaches Out to Microsoft President for Help: Report

According to a report in The Information on Monday, Zuckerberg spoke directly to Smith on how to build trust at Facebook.

Google Studies Steps to Open Office in Vietnam, Government Says

Google is studying steps towards opening a representative office in Vietnam, the government of the Southeast Asian nation said on its website.

Samsung Bitcoin App Tipped With a Cold Wallet for Cryptocurrencies

Samsung's Bitcoin app is said to use PIN and fingerprint as the security options.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Responds to Critics of Myanmar Tweets

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Wednesday said he was "aware of the human rights atrocities and suffering in Myanmar,"

Microsoft Account Takeover Vulnerability Spotted by Kerala-Based Engineer

Sahad NK won bug bounty from Microsoft for discovering a series of vulnerabilities that left over 400 million Microsoft users' accounts open to hacking.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Emerges 'Unscathed' From US Congress Hearing

Pichai was the measured, mild-mannered political tenderfoot in a sea of Washington bombast.

Tencent Music Raises Nearly $1.1 Billion in US IPO

Tencent Music said it raised close to $1.1 billion in its US initial public offering (IPO) after pricing its shares at the bottom of its targeted range.

Asus ZenFone Max M2 vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: What's the Difference?

Asus ZenFone Max M2 vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2: what the specification and design differences between the two phones are, apart from the price.

Google Photos No Longer Offers Free Storage Space for Unsupported Videos

Google has added a side note that users who backup unsupported videos via the Photos app, will be counted as storage space.

Oppo R17 Pro, R17 New Year Editions Expected on December 17

Chinese phone maker Oppo is all set to unveil custom New Year edition variants of its flagship R17 and R17 Pro smartphone variants.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Spars With US Lawmakers on Bias, Privacy

"We build our products in a neutral way," Pichai said in one exchange with a lawmaker, and added later: "We approach our work without any political bias."

Firefox 64 Recommends Features, Add-Ons Based on Your Usage

Firefox 64 brings improved performance on Mac and Linux machines as well as seamless sharing on Windows.

Dell Gets Shareholder Approval for VMware Deal

Dell said its Class C shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on December 28.

Facebook's Menlo Park Headquarters Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The New York Police Department received an anonymous tip about a bomb threat regarding Facebook's campus in Menlo Park, California

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Android Pie, Kirin 710 SoC Gets Listed Online

Huawei P Smart (2019) comes with a 6.21-inch display, runs on Android Pie, and offers a dual rear camera setup as well.

Huawei CFO Granted Bail in Canada, Trump Says Might Intervene

Among conditions of Meng Wanzhou's bail, the 46-year-old executive must wear an ankle monitor and stay at home from 11pm to 6am

Scott Derrickson Reportedly Returns as Doctor Strange 2 Director

Scott Derrickson will reportedly return as director for the Doctor Strange sequel, which confirms another piece in the post-Avengers: Endgame puzzle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Doctor Strange 2...

Nokia 8 Gets Android 9.0 Pie Beta, Nokia 7 Receiving Pie as Well

Android 9.0 Pie for the Nokia 8 was due in November, but it was delayed due to "few issues".

Vivo Nex Dual Screen With Two Displays, Three Cameras Launched

The Vivo Nex Dual Screen is the first from the Chinese phone maker to sport dual AMOLED panels and three rear cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Get One UI-Based Android Pie Beta in India

Samsung is reportedly testing Android Pie beta for the Galaxy A series, however it is unclear whether the update is based on One UI or not. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LejUob via

Facebook CEO Reaches Out to Microsoft President for Help: Report

According to a report in The Information on Monday, Zuckerberg spoke directly to Smith on how to build trust at Facebook. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zQpRDi via

Google Studies Steps to Open Office in Vietnam, Government Says

Google is studying steps towards opening a representative office in Vietnam, the government of the Southeast Asian nation said on its website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GcxI3M via

Samsung Bitcoin App Tipped With a Cold Wallet for Cryptocurrencies

Samsung's Bitcoin app is said to use PIN and fingerprint as the security options. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zUFOZ3 via

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Responds to Critics of Myanmar Tweets

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Wednesday said he was "aware of the human rights atrocities and suffering in Myanmar," from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zXmY3B via

Microsoft Account Takeover Vulnerability Spotted by Kerala-Based Engineer

Sahad NK won bug bounty from Microsoft for discovering a series of vulnerabilities that left over 400 million Microsoft users' accounts open to hacking. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2B7TFuQ via

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Emerges 'Unscathed' From US Congress Hearing

Pichai was the measured, mild-mannered political tenderfoot in a sea of Washington bombast. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rz4mCu via

Tencent Music Raises Nearly $1.1 Billion in US IPO

Tencent Music said it raised close to $1.1 billion in its US initial public offering (IPO) after pricing its shares at the bottom of its targeted range. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zU7Kw8 via

Asus ZenFone Max M2 vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: What's the Difference?

Asus ZenFone Max M2 vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2: what the specification and design differences between the two phones are, apart from the price. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ryKcZm via

Google Photos No Longer Offers Free Storage Space for Unsupported Videos

Google has added a side note that users who backup unsupported videos via the Photos app, will be counted as storage space. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QuBN8f via

Oppo R17 Pro, R17 New Year Editions Expected on December 17

Chinese phone maker Oppo is all set to unveil custom New Year edition variants of its flagship R17 and R17 Pro smartphone variants. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QJKzP3 via

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Spars With US Lawmakers on Bias, Privacy

"We build our products in a neutral way," Pichai said in one exchange with a lawmaker, and added later: "We approach our work without any political bias." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QJsP6k via

Firefox 64 Recommends Features, Add-Ons Based on Your Usage

Firefox 64 brings improved performance on Mac and Linux machines as well as seamless sharing on Windows. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2B9j5bx via

Dell Gets Shareholder Approval for VMware Deal

Dell said its Class C shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on December 28. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LiCQ5r via

Facebook's Menlo Park Headquarters Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The New York Police Department received an anonymous tip about a bomb threat regarding Facebook's campus in Menlo Park, California from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zSbZbS via

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Android Pie, Kirin 710 SoC Gets Listed Online

Huawei P Smart (2019) comes with a 6.21-inch display, runs on Android Pie, and offers a dual rear camera setup as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QoFdJA via

Huawei CFO Granted Bail in Canada, Trump Says Might Intervene

Among conditions of Meng Wanzhou's bail, the 46-year-old executive must wear an ankle monitor and stay at home from 11pm to 6am from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2B9jYB2 via

Scott Derrickson Reportedly Returns as Doctor Strange 2 Director

Scott Derrickson will reportedly return as director for the Doctor Strange sequel, which confirms another piece in the post-Avengers: Endgame puzzle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Doctor Strange 2... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SIPz3Q via

Nokia 8 Gets Android 9.0 Pie Beta, Nokia 7 Receiving Pie as Well

Android 9.0 Pie for the Nokia 8 was due in November, but it was delayed due to "few issues". from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ga7gI8 via

Vivo Nex Dual Screen With Two Displays, Three Cameras Launched

The Vivo Nex Dual Screen is the first from the Chinese phone maker to sport dual AMOLED panels and three rear cameras. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2C4j6PG via

Huawei Turns on Humour in Campaign to Win Over Germany

The campaign is titled 'Huaweiterdenken' - a compound word translatable as "Thinking ahead with Huawei." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2C5zfUZ via