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Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler With Heat Control System Launched in India

The Dyson Airwrap device comes equipped with intelligent heat management controls and is powered by a miniature V9 motor.

Asus Brings F570, VivoBook 15 (X505) Laptops to India, Starting Rs. 30,990

Asus on Wednesday launched two laptops in India that are powered by latest-generation AMD Ryzen Mobile processors with Radeon Vega graphics.

Uber and Other Taxi Firms to Pay London Congestion Charge

Uber, Addison Lee, and other private hire taxi operators in London will no longer be exempt from paying a weekday charge for entering the city centre.

Vodafone Launches Rs. 398 Recharge With 96.6GB Data Benefits for 69 Days

The revised Rs. 399 Vodafone recharge offers 1GB daily data benefits for 84 days.

Cisco Acquires Photonics Leader Luxtera for $660 Million

Cisco on Tuesday announced the acquisition of California-based semiconductor company Luxtera for $660 million.

Transsion Holdings to Launch TVs, Other Consumer Durables in India

Transsion Holdings is all set to launch in 2019 its entire range of consumer durables under the Syinix brand.

Facebook, Twitter, Google's Response Over Russia Emboldens US Regulators

Facebook, Google and Twitter were slow to respond to Russian abuse of their services, leaving the industry more exposed to a regulatory crackdown.

Garmin Launches 'Instinct' Rugged GPS Smartwatch in India at Rs. 26,990

Garmin India on Wednesday launched a GPS-enabled rugged smartwatch called Instinct in India, priced at Rs. 26,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CmzZFr via

Nokia 8 Starts Receiving Stable Android 9.0 Pie Update in Phased Rollout

HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas announced on Twitter that the phased rollout of the Android 9.0 Pie update for the Nokia 8 starts today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GsuDN7 via

The 10 Most Popular Phones of 2018

Most popular phones of 2018 - not the best, not the most value for money, but the phones that you searched for the most. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PR5JGx via

PUBG Mobile Update Brings Graphics Quality Fix and More

Ahead of the PUBG Mobile Vikendi snow map release date is an update to fix PUBG Mobile's graphics and frame rate. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UQkzAy via

ISRO Successfully Injects GSAT-7A Into Orbit Aboard GSLV-F11

ISRO said the satellite would take a few days after separation from the launcher to reach its orbital slot. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A5B82T via

Honor V20 Confirmed to Sport 4,000mAh Battery, 25-Megapixel Selfie Camera

The upcoming Honor View 20 aka Honor V20 is confirmed to have a 4,000mAh battery and a 25-megapixel Selfie camera as launch date inches closer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GskRdG via

It Is Impossible to Avoid Facebook's Location Tracking for Ads: Report

There is reportedly no way to stop Facebook from trying to determine your location even if you have turned off location tracking. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CoNpRz via

Xiaomi No Longer Allows Android One Users to Roll Back from Android Pie

Xiaomi says that due to "many irreversible updates to the system" through Android Pie, it isn't allowing rollback on Android Pie. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PN4wjq via

Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler With Heat Control System Launched in India

The Dyson Airwrap device comes equipped with intelligent heat management controls and is powered by a miniature V9 motor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rJ39Zc via

Asus Brings F570, VivoBook 15 (X505) Laptops to India, Starting Rs. 30,990

Asus on Wednesday launched two laptops in India that are powered by latest-generation AMD Ryzen Mobile processors with Radeon Vega graphics. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lt7Ijm via

Uber and Other Taxi Firms to Pay London Congestion Charge

Uber, Addison Lee, and other private hire taxi operators in London will no longer be exempt from paying a weekday charge for entering the city centre. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GwDI7u via

Vodafone Launches Rs. 398 Recharge With 96.6GB Data Benefits for 69 Days

The revised Rs. 399 Vodafone recharge offers 1GB daily data benefits for 84 days. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EygjAe via

Cisco Acquires Photonics Leader Luxtera for $660 Million

Cisco on Tuesday announced the acquisition of California-based semiconductor company Luxtera for $660 million. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BwLvfI via

Transsion Holdings to Launch TVs, Other Consumer Durables in India

Transsion Holdings is all set to launch in 2019 its entire range of consumer durables under the Syinix brand. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ex0tWc via

Facebook, Twitter, Google's Response Over Russia Emboldens US Regulators

Facebook, Google and Twitter were slow to respond to Russian abuse of their services, leaving the industry more exposed to a regulatory crackdown. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Cot52B via

Shiv Pandit on How His Sacred Games Disappointment Led to Selection Day

Shiv Pandit plays Lord Subramanya in Selection Day, which is out December 28 on Netflix. He pushed to get the role after failing to land one with Sacred Games. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2R4ZZxh via

Uber Approved to Resume Autonomous Car Tests in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved Uber's request to resume testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads in the Pittsburgh area. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CmEkZr via

Google Announces 4th Edition of Its Internet Safety Contest for India

Google on Wednesday announced the fourth edition of its 'Web Rangers' contest that will reward school students who know how to stay smart, safe, and savvy online. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Cmmiq5 via

Ratna Pathak Shah on Selection Day and Why She Hates Actors Using Profanity

Ratna Pathak Shah has a supporting role as a school principal in Selection Day, which is out December 28 on Netflix. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BxSN3c via

Shiv Pandit on How His Sacred Games Disappointment Led to Selection Day

Shiv Pandit plays Lord Subramanya in Selection Day, which is out December 28 on Netflix. He pushed to get the role after failing to land one with Sacred Games.

Uber Approved to Resume Autonomous Car Tests in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved Uber's request to resume testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads in the Pittsburgh area.

Google Announces 4th Edition of Its Internet Safety Contest for India

Google on Wednesday announced the fourth edition of its 'Web Rangers' contest that will reward school students who know how to stay smart, safe, and savvy online.

Ratna Pathak Shah on Selection Day and Why She Hates Actors Using Profanity

Ratna Pathak Shah has a supporting role as a school principal in Selection Day, which is out December 28 on Netflix.

ISRO Launches GSAT-7A Military Communications Satellite on Board GSLV-F11

With the GSAT-7A satellite, the IAF will be able to link its various ground radar stations, its airbases and Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.

US NHTSA to Speed Up Reviews of Automaker Self-Driving Petitions

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it issued a final regulation streamlining the review process.

Consumer Groups Allege Google Play Store Misleads Kids in US FTC Complaint

The complaint alleges Google's Play store harms kids with apps that break privacy laws, contain adult content, or include manipulative advertising .

Planets With Oxygen Don't Necessarily Have Life: Study

Researchers have found that the presence of oxygen in a planet's atmosphere may not be the surest sign that life may be present there.

The Company That Also Obsesses About How Its Appliances Sound to Your Ear

Dyson has launched an expanded Development Centre in Malaysia with 22 different laboratories and hands-on prototyping space.

Xiaomi Kicks Off Sale in India With Discounts, Offers on Phones, TVs, More

Xiaomi is also offering Paytm cashback and Google Pay rewards to customers buying new smartphones during the "No.1 Mi Fan Sale" in India.

The Best Xbox One Games of 2018

Xbox One has lots of great games and most of them are easily available in India. Here are our picks for the best Xbox One games of 2018.

ARM Unveils New Chip Aimed at Self-Driving Car Sensors

In September, Arm introduced its first automotive-oriented chip, the Cortex-A76AE.

Xbox One X, Xbox One S Successors Codenamed Anaconda and Lockhart: Report

Next generation Xbox consoles' alleged codenames and details rumoured.

Windows Sandbox Will Let You Run Potentially Dangerous Apps Safely

Windows Sandbox is a simple virtualisation environment that any user can take advantage of, to run unknown apps without risking data on their PCs.

ISRO Launches GSAT-7A Military Communications Satellite on Board GSLV-F11

With the GSAT-7A satellite, the IAF will be able to link its various ground radar stations, its airbases and Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S4pxIa via

US NHTSA to Speed Up Reviews of Automaker Self-Driving Petitions

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it issued a final regulation streamlining the review process. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GtNSFX via

Consumer Groups Allege Google Play Store Misleads Kids in US FTC Complaint

The complaint alleges Google's Play store harms kids with apps that break privacy laws, contain adult content, or include manipulative advertising . from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sb3gIO via

Planets With Oxygen Don't Necessarily Have Life: Study

Researchers have found that the presence of oxygen in a planet's atmosphere may not be the surest sign that life may be present there. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QC7KeN via

The Company That Also Obsesses About How Its Appliances Sound to Your Ear

Dyson has launched an expanded Development Centre in Malaysia with 22 different laboratories and hands-on prototyping space. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EwQGiU via

Xiaomi Kicks Off Sale in India With Discounts, Offers on Phones, TVs, More

Xiaomi is also offering Paytm cashback and Google Pay rewards to customers buying new smartphones during the "No.1 Mi Fan Sale" in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bs5lsJ via

The Best Xbox One Games of 2018

Xbox One has lots of great games and most of them are easily available in India. Here are our picks for the best Xbox One games of 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S8JlKA via

ARM Unveils New Chip Aimed at Self-Driving Car Sensors

In September, Arm introduced its first automotive-oriented chip, the Cortex-A76AE. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QJhdkr via

Xbox One X, Xbox One S Successors Codenamed Anaconda and Lockhart: Report

Next generation Xbox consoles' alleged codenames and details rumoured. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A0b3Cf via

Windows Sandbox Will Let You Run Potentially Dangerous Apps Safely

Windows Sandbox is a simple virtualisation environment that any user can take advantage of, to run unknown apps without risking data on their PCs. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rJybjK via

Doormats, Rugs With Image of Golden Temple on Amazon.com Cause Outrage

Door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.com. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EFSsPC via

Google Redesigns Its 'My Business' App, Brings New Features for SMBs

Google said new features such as the new post button, a customer tab, and the bottom navigation bar, allow businesses to follow and message customers directly. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GHaSld via

Doormats, Rugs With Image of Golden Temple on Amazon.com Cause Outrage

Door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.com.

Google Redesigns Its 'My Business' App, Brings New Features for SMBs

Google said new features such as the new post button, a customer tab, and the bottom navigation bar, allow businesses to follow and message customers directly.

BioWare: Anthem Isn't As Rewarding When Played Solo

Anthem, the next game from Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare is out early next year for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In the run up to this, Anthem Producer Thomas Singleton revealed that the sci-fi...

Facebook Let Some Companies Access Your Private Messages, Friends Lists: Report

Facebook reportedly gave major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix unfettered access to users' personal data for years.

Instagram Adds New Stickers to Make Its Stories More Interactive

Instagram has added a number of new interactive features to its Stories format to help increase engagement amongst users.

Samsung Galaxy M20 Said to Sport a Massive 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M20 is said to have a 25 percent larger battery pack than that of the Galaxy Note 9, which packs a 4,000mAh battery.

BioWare: Anthem Isn't As Rewarding When Played Solo

Athem, the next game from Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare is out early next year for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In the run up to this, Anthem Producer Thomas Singleton revealed that the sci-fi... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CocvA1 via

Facebook Reportedly Let Some Tech Firms Read Users' Private Messages

Facebook reportedly gave major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix unfettered access to users' personal data for years. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EvTa12 via

Instagram Adds New Stickers to Make Its Stories More Interactive

Instagram has added a number of new interactive features to its Stories format to help increase engagement amongst users. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LpQnYP via

Samsung Galaxy M20 Said to Sport a Massive 5,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M20 is said to have a 25 percent larger battery pack than that of the Galaxy Note 9, which packs a 4,000mAh battery. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QD1e7A via

Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone With 8GB RAM Launched in India

Nubia Red Magic price in India has been set at Rs. 29,999 for the lone 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant.

PUBG Mobile Hits 200 Million Downloads, 30 Million Daily Active Users

The battle royale game is very popular globally and has hit a new peak now.

India ranks 111th in mobile data speed, 65th for fixed broadband: Ookla

In India, the mobile data speeds saw a growth of over 15 percent, whereas the fixed-line internet speeds jumped over 50 percent in 2018.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Settings Possibly Leaked via YouTube Video

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC is closer to release than you might think. Thanks to a video on YouTube we have an idea of what to expect in terms of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC settings.

Huawei Rolling Out Android Pie-Based EMUI 9 Update to 7 Phones

Android Pie-based EMUI 9 brings features like PC Mode, new UI, gesture-based navigation, and HiVision.

Innelo 1 Review

Innelo 1 is the first phone under iVoomi's "premium" sub-brand. But does it do enough to compete with offerings from Asus and Xiaomi? Read our review to find out.

NASA Hack Compromises Data of Current, Former Employees

NASA admitted on Wednesday to getting hacked, almost two months after the breach was discovered.

Micromax Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 First Impressions

Micromax Infinity N11 and Infinity N12 were launched in India on Tuesday. Infinity N12 price in India is Rs. 9,999 and the Infinity N11 comes in at Rs. 8,999.

Elon Musk Unveils His First Los Angeles-Area Tunnel

Elon Musk made a brief public appearance late on Tuesday to unveil the first tunnel completed by the underground transit venture he launched two years ago.

Eros Now Expands Into Short-Form Originals With Eros Now Quickie

Eros Now is expanding its original content offerings with the launch of the short-form driven Eros Now Quickie. Date Gone Wrong and Paisa Fek Tamasha Dekh are the first two, available Wednesday.

Yelp, Consumer Watchdog Lose Google Intervention Bid

Yelp and Consumer Watchdog lost their joint bid to intervene in Google's challenge of a EUR 2.4 billion EU antitrust fine after a court said they had no direct interest in the case.

Oppo F9, Oppo F9 Pro, Oppo A83 (2018) Price in India Slashed

The new price cut comes days after the company slashed the prices of the Oppo A3s and A5.

TRAI Says Only 7 Percent Internet Connectivity in India via Fixed Lines

Only 7 percent of Internet connectivity in India is through fixed line network while the global average of the same is around 46 percent, TRAI said Tuesday.

The Dark Realities Women Face Driving for Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft have been hailed as economic saviours, offering flexible work for mothers juggling childcare responsibilities.

Xiaomi Mi Play Teasers Show Waterdrop-Shaped Notch, Dual Rear Cameras

Xiaomi Mi Play is set to launch on December 24, and the company is taking reservations for the same on its website.

Next Generation GPS Satellite Launch Postponed by 1 Day

The launch of a new GPS satellite was postponed for one day Tuesday because of an unspecified problem with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will put the satellite in orbit.

Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone With 8GB RAM Launched in India

Nubia Red Magic price in India has been set at Rs. 29,999 for the lone 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UWe0fW via

PUBG Mobile Hits 200 Million Downloads, 30 Million Daily Active Users

The battle royale game is very popular globally and has hit a new peak now. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EvMHTU via

India ranks 111th in mobile data speed, 65th for fixed broadband: Ookla

In India, the mobile data speeds saw a growth of over 15 percent, whereas the fixed-line internet speeds jumped over 50 percent in 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A31FxG via

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Settings Possibly Leaked via YouTube Video

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC is closer to release than you might think. Thanks to a video on YouTube we have an idea of what to expect in terms of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC settings. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rJZ5rZ via

Huawei Rolling Out Android Pie-Based EMUI 9 Update to 7 Phones

Android Pie-based EMUI 9 brings features like PC Mode, new UI, gesture-based navigation, and HiVision. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UVjkAb via

Innelo 1 Review

Innelo 1 is the first phone under iVoomi's "premium" sub-brand. But does it do enough to compete with offerings from Asus and Xiaomi? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A7drY1 via

NASA Hack Compromises Data of Current, Former Employees

NASA admitted on Wednesday to getting hacked, almost two months after the breach was discovered. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UTf1VX via

Micromax Infinity N12 and Infinity N11 First Impressions

Micromax Infinity N11 and Infinity N12 were launched in India on Tuesday. Infinity N12 price in India is Rs. 9,999 and the Infinity N11 comes in at Rs. 8,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A7XqRt via

Elon Musk Unveils His First Los Angeles-Area Tunnel

Elon Musk made a brief public appearance late on Tuesday to unveil the first tunnel completed by the underground transit venture he launched two years ago. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LnAdPu via

Eros Now Expands Into Short-Form Originals With Eros Now Quickie

Eros Now is expanding its original content offerings with the launch of the short-form driven Eros Now Quickie. Date Gone Wrong and Paisa Fek Tamasha Dekh are the first two, available Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PNqVwL via

Yelp, Consumer Watchdog Lose Google Intervention Bid

Yelp and Consumer Watchdog lost their joint bid to intervene in Google's challenge of a EUR 2.4 billion EU antitrust fine after a court said they had no direct interest in the case. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UVT4Wg via

Oppo A83 (2018), F9, F9 Pro Price in India Slashed by Up to Rs. 2,000

The new price cut comes days after the company slashed the prices of the Oppo A3s and A5. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rMgAHP via

TRAI Says Only 7 Percent Internet Connectivity in India via Fixed Lines

Only 7 percent of Internet connectivity in India is through fixed line network while the global average of the same is around 46 percent, TRAI said Tuesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LqBvcO via

The Dark Realities Women Face Driving for Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft have been hailed as economic saviours, offering flexible work for mothers juggling childcare responsibilities. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lu7atS via

Xiaomi Mi Play Teasers Show Waterdrop-Shaped Notch, Dual Rear Cameras

Xiaomi Mi Play is set to launch on December 24, and the company is taking reservations for the same on its website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EB66DH via

Next Generation GPS Satellite Launch Postponed by 1 Day

The launch of a new GPS satellite was postponed for one day Tuesday because of an unspecified problem with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will put the satellite in orbit. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2R3UTkY via

Twitter Is 'Toxic Place for Women,' Says Amnesty International

Women have been telling Twitter for years that they endure a lot of abuse on the platform. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S4Ad9L via

Google, Facebook to Pay $450,000 for Washington State Violation

Google will pay $217,000 and Facebook will pay $238,000 in response to two lawsuits filed in June that accused the tech firms of not obeying the state law on political-ad transparency from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BpwLPU via

Fortnite Infinity Blade Limited Time Mode Leaked

Fortnite may get an Infinity Blade LTM called Blades according to recent leaks surrounding the game. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PNnd6j via

New Zealand Warns Google Over Naming Murder Accused

New Zealand warned Google to "take responsibility" for its news content Wednesday, after the Internet giant broke a court order suppressing the name of a man charged with murdering a British... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Gr4myw via

Twitter for iOS Gets Reverse Chronological Feed With 'Sparkle' Button

Twitter has finally revived the reverse-chronological feed for iOS devices that will come to Android soon. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S99Dwl via