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SoftBank to Shun Huawei in Favour of Ericsson, Nokia Equipment: Report

The move comes at a time of heightened scrutiny of Chinese tech firms by the United States and some prominent allies over ties to the Chinese government.

Japan Plans Tighter Regulation of Tech Giants

Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising the dominant role played by the world's largest information technology companies.

YouTube Rewind 2018 Becomes Most Disliked Video on the Platform

The YouTube Rewind 2018 video has mustered over 10 million dislikes in the last two weeks.

Japan Plans Tighter Regulation of Tech Giants

Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising the dominant role played by the world's largest information technology companies. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EtxWlp via gqrds

Panasonic launched two Toughbook handheld devices

Panasonic has launched two Toughbook handheld devices, namely the FZ-T1 and the FZ-L1 in India at a starting price of Rs. 60,000 from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PBKUP9 via

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Now Claimed to Have 3 Rear Cameras

Samsung has also reportedly filed patents for three new smartphone models with titles 'Rize10', 'Rize20', and 'Rize30'. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BevzyS via

German Ruling on Google Licensing Fees Should Be Halted: EU Court Adviser

The European Union is now considering copyright rules on this issue, triggering fierce lobbying from the creative industries on one hand and the tech industry on the other. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EtDGvy via

Epic Games to Offer Fortnite Cross-Platform Tools for Free to Developers

Epic has announced a roadmap for all the new features that will be added to this free C-based SDK. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UCTq42 via

Vivo to Invest Rs. 4,000 Crores for New Mobile Phone Plant in India

Vivo announced an investment of Rs. 4,000 crores for a period of four years towards opening a new manufacturing plant on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EvUxO0 via

Honor V20 Retail Box Spotted, New Teasers Confirm Colour Variants

With Honor having teased its most ambitious smartphone yet, the Internet is filled with speculation and leaks around the Honor V20. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QPj4n4 via

Uber Limousine Service Ruled Illegal by Top German Court

Uber said it had taken Uber Black out of service in 2014, adding that the services it now operates in four German cities complied with the law. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QOnyuh via

Huawei Freezes Orders From Japan Supplier After CFO Arrest

Yaskawa Electric, which supplies industrial robots for Huawei's smartphone and telecom gear factories, saw all orders for its machines put on hold after the arrest. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zVKH4e via

Huawei Nova 4 Honey Red Gradient Colour Option Teased Ahead of Launch

The Huawei Nova 4 is said to come in two variants, sport a triple camera setup, and launch on December 17 in China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qqoa9U via

Amazon Launches 'Spark' Community Experience in India

The Spark feature was first launched in the US last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zYhWnH via

Netflix Testing a Feature That Will Let You Rewatch Your Favourite Scene

Netflix is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to rewind and rewatch specific scenes in movies and TV shows. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rzNg7p via

SoftBank to Shun Huawei in Favour of Ericsson, Nokia Equipment: Report

The move comes at a time of heightened scrutiny of Chinese tech firms by the United States and some prominent allies over ties to the Chinese government. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zWYCqB via

Japan Plans Tighter Regulation of Tech Giants

Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising the dominant role played by the world's largest information technology companies. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EtxWlp via

YouTube Rewind 2018 Becomes Most Disliked Video on the Platform

The YouTube Rewind 2018 video has mustered over 10 million dislikes in the last two weeks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EtKV6K via

Ericsson Opens Global AI Research Facility in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru facility will create 150 jobs for data scientists, engineers, machine learning (ML) and AI architects, and software developers in 2019.

BSNL Offers 25 Percent Cashback on Annual, Half-Yearly Broadband Plans

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) announced the launch of its latest cashback offer available for all new and existing broadband subscribers.

Opera for Android Gets Cryptocurrency Wallet Integration

The Crypto Wallet on Opera for Android requires Android 6.0 Marshmallow or above.

Apple to Build New $1 Billion Campus in Texas

The announcement follows a promise by Apple in January to invest $30 billion in the United States.

Woman Slams Social Media Firms for Baby Ads After Stillbirth

A woman whose child was stillborn has slammed the targeted advertising of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram after she kept getting baby-related sales pitches.

#MeToo Used 1.5 Million Times in 2018, Tops Instagram's Advocacy Hashtags

Instagram Year in Review 2018 Report Says #MeToo Advocacy Hashtag Used 1.5 Million Times This Year

Shows You Should Be Watching on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar This Winter

Selection Day, Star Trek: Discovery, True Detective, The Grand Tour, Runaways, The Orville, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - here are the biggest new and returning TV shows between December and...

Oppo A7 Review

Oppo A7 faces tough competition at its Rs. 16,990 asking price but has Oppo does enough to help it stand out? Read our review to find out.

Ericsson Opens Global AI Research Facility in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru facility will create 150 jobs for data scientists, engineers, machine learning (ML) and AI architects, and software developers in 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rxVQ6G via

BSNL Offers 25 Percent Cashback on Annual, Half-Yearly Broadband Plans

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) announced the launch of its latest cashback offer available for all new and existing broadband subscribers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EwwSNA via

Opera for Android Gets Cryptocurrency Wallet Integration

The Crypto Wallet on Opera for Android requires Android 6.0 Marshmallow or above. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PB5QFN via

Apple to Build New $1 Billion Campus in Texas

The announcement follows a promise by Apple in January to invest $30 billion in the United States. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UEXd0C via

Woman Slams Social Media Firms for Baby Ads After Stillbirth

A woman whose child was stillborn has slammed the targeted advertising of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram after she kept getting baby-related sales pitches. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QNKABl via

#MeToo Used 1.5 Million Times in 2018, Tops Instagram's Advocacy Hashtags

Instagram Year in Review 2018 Report Says #MeToo Advocacy Hashtag Used 1.5 Million Times This Year from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PyYrH3 via

Shows You Should Be Watching on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar This Winter

Selection Day, Star Trek: Discovery, True Detective, The Grand Tour, Runaways, The Orville, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - here are the biggest new and returning TV shows between December and... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ErqB5P via

Oppo A7 Review

Oppo A7 faces tough competition at its Rs. 16,990 asking price but has Oppo does enough to help it stand out? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UEYQeR via

Vivo Y83 Pro Price in India Slashed Again, Now Starts at Rs. 13,990

The Vivo Y83 Pro gets another permanent price cut and the dual-camera phone now starts at Rs. 13,990

Xiaomi-Backed Yi 4K Action Camera, Yi Action Camera Price Slashed in India

Yi 4K Action Camera and Yi Action Camera have received massive price cuts in India.

Pokemon Go Now Finally Lets You Fight Against Other Trainers

Pokemon Go players need to be on at least level 10 to experience the Trainer Battles feature.

Intel 'Sunny Cove' Architecture, Chiplet Strategy, Gen11 iGPU Announced

Intel held an Architecture Day event where senior execs announced new upcoming CPU and GPU architectures as well as a new manufacturing process.

Amazon Finally Starts Selling Google Chromecast Devices Once Again

Both the Google Chromecast (third generation) and the Google Chromecast Ultra are available on Amazon's US website.

OnePlus CEO Says Will Consider Smaller Smartphone If Battery Tech Permits

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has now reportedly confirmed that OnePlus 6T US sales were up 249 percent in the first 30 days.

Microsoft's Kaizala App Will Be Available to All Office 365 Commercial Users Worldwide

Launched in India last year, Kaizala is now available in 18 languages across 28 markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and South America.

iPhone 11 to Sport Samsung Touch-Integrated Flexible OLED Display: Report

iPhones. Samsung will initially be able to produce these new touch-integrated flexible OLED panels in limited quantities, which is why only one variant will see the new display.

US Tribunal to Review Ruling on Qualcomm Request for iPhone Ban

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) said it would review a ruling that a ban on imports of some iPhones into the United States was not in the public interest

Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: How to Watch From India

Geminid meteor shower will peak on Thursday night and you don't need any special equipment to view it

How This Weather App Can Make Your Life A Lot Easier

The Weather Channel is a useful weather app that's available on both iOS and Android

Vivo Y83 Pro Price in India Slashed Again, Now Starts at Rs. 13,990

The Vivo Y83 Pro gets another permanent price cut and the dual-camera phone now starts at Rs. 13,990 from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UE4duS via

Xiaomi-Backed Yi 4K Action Camera, Yi Action Camera Price Slashed in India

Yi 4K Action Camera and Yi Action Camera have received massive price cuts in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qqp8mF via

Pokemon Go Now Finally Lets You Fight Against Other Trainers

Pokemon Go players need to be on at least level 10 to experience the Trainer Battles feature. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PxnRVC via

Intel 'Sunny Cove' Architecture, Chiplet Strategy, Gen11 iGPU Announced

Intel held an Architecture Day event where senior execs announced new upcoming CPU and GPU architectures as well as a new manufacturing process. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zWRbjf via

Amazon Finally Starts Selling Google Chromecast Devices Once Again

Both the Google Chromecast (third generation) and the Google Chromecast Ultra are available on Amazon's US website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BdAcJm via

OnePlus CEO Says Will Consider Smaller Smartphone If Battery Tech Permits

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has now reportedly confirmed that OnePlus 6T US sales were up 249 percent in the first 30 days. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RVPGJh via

Microsoft's Kaizala App Will Be Available to All Office 365 Commercial Users Worldwide

Launched in India last year, Kaizala is now available in 18 languages across 28 markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and South America. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhVfxw via

Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: How to Watch From India

Geminid meteor shower will peak on Thursday night and you don't need any special equipment to view it from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UDew29 via

How This Weather App Can Make Your Life A Lot Easier

The Weather Channel is a useful weather app that's available on both iOS and Android from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BiyYMP via

iPhone 11 to Sport Samsung Touch-Integrated Flexible OLED Display: Report

iPhones. Samsung will initially be able to produce these new touch-integrated flexible OLED panels in limited quantities, which is why only one variant will see the new display. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EvBQtO via

US Tribunal to Review Ruling on Qualcomm Request for iPhone Ban

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) said it would review a ruling that a ban on imports of some iPhones into the United States was not in the public interest from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rAcNxf via

Lava Z91 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 7,999

The 3GB RAM variant of Lava's Z91 is now available in India at a new price tag of Rs. 7,999.

Apple Spotted Building Team for Its Custom Cellular Modem Development

Apple has already posted some job listings to source engineers for its custom cellular modem.

MediaTek Helio P90 SoC With Support for 48-Megapixel Cameras Launched

MediaTek on Thursday announced the launch of the Helio P90 system-on-chip (SoC).

Google Announces India Launch of Shopping, a New Search Experience

Google Shopping is designed to surface offers from various retailers on products across various categories.

Microsoft 365 Subscription Bundle for Consumers in the Works: Report

A job listing spotted by Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley confirmed the existence of a Microsoft 365 Consumer Subscription.

Facebook Revamps 'Life Event' Posts With New Designs, Ways to Share

As part of the overhaul of the feature, Facebook would be providing new options, including animated photos and videos.

Pixar Casts Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Next Movie

Disney-Pixar has unveiled a star-studded voice cast for its next original movie Onward: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer.

Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) With Improved S Pen, Bigger Battery Launched

The 13-inch Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) model has been refreshed with an improved S Pen and slightly tweaked specifications.

Huawei Nova 4 Premium Variant Tipped to Sport 48-Megapixel Sensor

The Huawei Nova 4 is expected to come in a standard variant and a high-end variant, and only the premium variant is said to sport a 48-megapixel sensor, while the standard variant will not.

Huawei's 20W SuperCharge Fast-Charging Tech for Mid-Range Phones Spotted

Huawei is presently offering its 40W SuperCharge fast-charging technology on the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Honor Magic 2.

Elon Musk Is Getting the Last Laugh on Wall Street After Tesla's Wild 2018

Tesla's stunning third-quarter profit picture, boosted by its ability to ramp up production of Model 3 sedans, surprised naysayers.

Giancarlo Esposito, 6 More Join Pedro Pascal in Star Wars' The Mandalorian

Disney has confirmed the casting of Pedro Pascal in Star Wars series The Mandalorian, and added the likes of Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, director Werner Herzog, Gina Carano, Emily Swallow, Omid...

Apple's Texture 'Netflix for Magazines' Said to Rankle Publishers

Apple is back with another idea that it says will help rescue the industry - and getting a much cooler reception.

IMDb CEO Says Movie-Mad India Could Overtake US as Its Top User Base

India is currently the site's second-highest user base worldwide, but that is likely to change, IMDb founder and Chief Executive Col Needham told Reuters.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Price Leaked, Could Start Lower Than Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S10 family is rumoured to be launched in the UK with a starting price of GBP 669 (around Rs. 60,500).

Xiaomi Redmi 3S, 3S Prime, Redmi 4 Get MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM Update

The MIUI 10 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo brings along a full screen experience, new UI, natural sound system, and revamped Clock, Notes, and other system apps.

Honor V20 Reportedly Spotted on AnTuTu, Listed on JD.com

Honor V20 has reportedly emerged on benchmarking website AnTuTu where it appears to have received an impressive score.

US FCC Affirms That Carriers Can Block Unwanted, Spam Text Messages

The US FCC voted 3-to-1 to classify text messages as an information service rather than a telecommunications service.

Huawei's Troubles Spell Opportunity for Samsung as 5G Nears

While Samsung remains the world's biggest smartphone and semiconductor maker, Huawei dominates networking by a large margin.

Elon Musk's Chicago Tunnel Moves Closer to Reality

The project's advancement through the early stages of environmental review signals brisk momentum for a company that launched only two years ago.

Huawei's 20W SuperCharge Fast-Charging Tech for Mid-Range Phones Spotted

Huawei is presently offering its 40W SuperCharge fast-charging technology on the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Honor Magic 2. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eu8USW via gqrds

Lava Z91 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 7,999

The 3GB RAM variant of Lava's Z91 is now available in India at a new price tag of Rs. 7,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lg2KX7 via

Apple Spotted Building Team for Its Custom Cellular Modem Development

Apple has already posted some job listings to source engineers for its custom cellular modem. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EpGXf6 via

MediaTek Helio P90 SoC With Support for 48-Megapixel Cameras Launched

MediaTek on Thursday announced the launch of the Helio P90 system-on-chip (SoC). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rAW398 via

Google Announces India Launch of Shopping, a New Search Experience

Google Shopping is designed to surface offers from various retailers on products across various categories. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BdrsTy via

Microsoft 365 Subscription Bundle for Consumers in the Works: Report

A job listing spotted by Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley confirmed the existence of a Microsoft 365 Consumer Subscription. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ei3ERx via

Facebook Revamps 'Life Event' Posts With New Designs, Ways to Share

As part of the overhaul of the feature, Facebook would be providing new options, including animated photos and videos. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PzUeml via

Pixar Casts Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Next Movie

Disney-Pixar has unveiled a star-studded voice cast for its next original movie Onward: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BimGEb via

Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) With Improved S Pen, Bigger Battery Launched

The 13-inch Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) model has been refreshed with an improved S Pen and slightly tweaked specifications. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ej8o9v via

Huawei Nova 4 Premium Variant Tipped to Sport 48-Megapixel Sensor

The Huawei Nova 4 is expected to come in a standard variant and a high-end variant, and only the premium variant is said to sport a 48-megapixel sensor, while the standard variant will not. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QqM5pG via

Huawei's 20W SuperCharge Fast-Charging Tech for Mid-Range Phones Spotted

Huawei is presently offering its 40W SuperCharge fast-charging technology on the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Honor Magic 2. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eu8USW via

Elon Musk Is Getting the Last Laugh on Wall Street After Tesla's Wild 2018

Tesla's stunning third-quarter profit picture, boosted by its ability to ramp up production of Model 3 sedans, surprised naysayers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LczqB5 via

Giancarlo Esposito, 6 More Join Pedro Pascal in Star Wars' The Mandalorian

Disney has confirmed the casting of Pedro Pascal in Star Wars series The Mandalorian, and added the likes of Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, director Werner Herzog, Gina Carano, Emily Swallow, Omid... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhoKQ7 via

Apple's Texture 'Netflix for Magazines' Said to Rankle Publishers

Apple is back with another idea that it says will help rescue the industry - and getting a much cooler reception. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhG87g via

IMDb CEO Says Movie-Mad India Could Overtake US as Its Top User Base

India is currently the site's second-highest user base worldwide, but that is likely to change, IMDb founder and Chief Executive Col Needham told Reuters. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RUvo2B via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Price Leaked, Could Start Lower Than Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S10 family is rumoured to be launched in the UK with a starting price of GBP 669 (around Rs. 60,500). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qu1iX1 via

Xiaomi Redmi 3S, 3S Prime, Redmi 4 Get MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM Update

The MIUI 10 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo brings along a full screen experience, new UI, natural sound system, and revamped Clock, Notes, and other system apps. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eus0IV via

Honor V20 Reportedly Spotted on AnTuTu, Listed on JD.com

Honor V20 has reportedly emerged on benchmarking website AnTuTu where it appears to have received an impressive score. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eivs8z via

US FCC Affirms That Carriers Can Block Unwanted, Spam Text Messages

The US FCC voted 3-to-1 to classify text messages as an information service rather than a telecommunications service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UCUVz7 via

Huawei's Troubles Spell Opportunity for Samsung as 5G Nears

While Samsung remains the world's biggest smartphone and semiconductor maker, Huawei dominates networking by a large margin. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bdg4as via

Elon Musk's Chicago Tunnel Moves Closer to Reality

The project's advancement through the early stages of environmental review signals brisk momentum for a company that launched only two years ago. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EptKTy via

Google CEO Says Fears About Artificial Intelligence Are 'Very Legitimate'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that new AI tools require companies to set ethical guardrails and think through how the technology can be abused. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pvas0h via

Honor 10, Honor 9N Discounts Among Other Offers in Flipkart's Honor Sale

Honor 10 (seen above) gets a Rs. 8,000 discount during the sale. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EjIIJR via