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Jio Money for iPhone Now Supports Metro Card Recharge, Toll Payments

The JioMoney app for iPhone users has been updated to version 3.17.9466 and it allows users in select cities to pay their tariff challans via the digital wallet service.

Gionee Officially Files for Bankruptcy, Enters Liquidation: Report

According to media reports, a court in Shenzhen has accepted the Gionee application for liquidation bankruptcy.

BlackBerry Profit Beats as Bets on Autonomous Technology Pay Off

BlackBerry's focus on fast-growing areas, including autonomous cars, boosted billings in its technology solutions unit.

Realme U1 to Be Available With Instant Discount Starting December 21

Realme U1 will be available with up to Rs. 1,500 instant discount via HDFC Bank debit and credit card EMI transactions. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SbSJ01 via

The 8 Biggest WhatsApp Features Introduced in 2018

A rundown of some of the biggest features that WhatsApp introduced in 2018 to entice the 200 million strong user base. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2V0yHqU via

BlackBerry Profit Beats as Bets on Autonomous Technology Pay Off

BlackBerry's focus on fast-growing areas, including autonomous cars, boosted billings in its technology solutions unit. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bsp1N4 via gqrds

Gboard for Android Now Supports More Than 500 Languages

Google Lens has also been upgraded to recognise over a billion items. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A9Isup via

Jio Money for iPhone Now Supports Metro Card Recharge, Toll Payments

The JioMoney app for iPhone users has been updated to version 3.17.9466 and it allows users in select cities to pay their tariff challans via the digital wallet service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SaGqRr via

Gionee Officially Files for Bankruptcy, Enters Liquidation: Report

According to media reports, a court in Shenzhen has accepted the Gionee application for liquidation bankruptcy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CoGms2 via

BlackBerry Profit Beats as Bets on Autonomous Technology Pay Off

BlackBerry's focus on fast-growing areas, including autonomous cars, boosted billings in its technology solutions unit. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bsp1N4 via

NASA Study Claims Sugar Molecules Probably Exist in Deep Space

According to them, yet another of life's critical chemical building blocks could be widespread in the universe and potentially seed other planets as well.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10+ Spotted on Benchmark Site

Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite variant is seen to achieve better scores than the Samsung Galaxy S10+, and that may be because these are test devices.

Drones Force London's Gatwick Airport Shut, Thousands of Passengers Impacted

Gatwick Airport - Britain's second-busiest by passenger numbers - closed its runway Wednesday evening after two drones were spotted.

Vodafone Idea Now Offers Amazon Pay Voucher on Select Recharges

The 'New Year Offer' by Vodafone Idea is reportedly valid until January 10.

Indian E-Sports Players Have Talent but Aren't Mature Yet: HyperX's Vishal Parekh

Gadgets 360 spoke to Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director at Kingston Technology India to find out what's next for HyperX.

Amazon Says 'Human Error' Allowed Alexa User to Eavesdrop on Another Home

A user of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant in Germany got access to more than a thousand recordings from another user because of "a human error" by the company.

Saturn's Rings Are Halfway to Their Death, Study Claims

If humans manage to survive another 100 million years, our descendants may miss the discs of ice and dust that encircle the golden gas giant.

Uber Loses Latest UK Legal Bid to Block Worker Rights for Drivers

Uber has lost its latest court bid to stop its British drivers being classified as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage.

Nokia, Itel Fuel Global Feature Phone Market Shipments: Counterpoint

Counterpoint Research claimed feature phones have contributed to 23 percent of the total handset shipments in the third quarter this year.

EU Urges US to Nominate Permanent Data Privacy Ombudsman

EU technology chief Andrus Ansip's comments came after the European Commission wrapped up its second review of the so-called EU-US Privacy Shield.

LinkedIn Hires Mahesh Narayanan as Country Manager for India

Narayanan will assume his new responsibilities from January 7, 2019, said LinkedIn.

NASA Study Claims Sugar Molecules Probably Exist in Deep Space

According to them, yet another of life's critical chemical building blocks could be widespread in the universe and potentially seed other planets as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PTpyge via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10+ Spotted on Benchmark Site

Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite variant is seen to achieve better scores than the Samsung Galaxy S10+, and that may be because these are test devices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Cqc9Zm via

Drones Force London's Gatwick Airport Shut, Thousands of Passengers Impacted

Gatwick Airport - Britain's second-busiest by passenger numbers - closed its runway Wednesday evening after two drones were spotted. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GG5Hlw via

Vodafone Idea Now Offers Amazon Pay Voucher on Select Recharges

The 'New Year Offer' by Vodafone Idea is reportedly valid until January 10. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GyPfTO via

Indian E-Sports Players Have Talent but Aren't Mature Yet: HyperX's Vishal Parekh

Gadgets 360 spoke to Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director at Kingston Technology India to find out what's next for HyperX. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SYNII8 via

Amazon Says 'Human Error' Allowed Alexa User to Eavesdrop on Another Home

A user of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant in Germany got access to more than a thousand recordings from another user because of "a human error" by the company. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ShnIba via

Indian E-Sports Players Have Talent but Aren't Mature Yet: HyperX's Vishal Parekh

Gadgets 360 spoke to Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director at Kingston Technology India to find out what's next for HyperX. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SYNII8 via gqrds

EU Urges US to Nominate Permanent Data Privacy Ombudsman

EU technology chief Andrus Ansip's comments came after the European Commission wrapped up its second review of the so-called EU-US Privacy Shield. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rPaFSE via gqrds

Saturn's Rings Are Halfway to Their Death, Study Claims

If humans manage to survive another 100 million years, our descendants may miss the discs of ice and dust that encircle the golden gas giant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PQUjCq via

Uber Loses Latest UK Legal Bid to Block Worker Rights for Drivers

Uber has lost its latest court bid to stop its British drivers being classified as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2T2qPnk via

Nokia, Itel Fuel Global Feature Phone Market Shipments: Counterpoint

Counterpoint Research claimed feature phones have contributed to 23 percent of the total handset shipments in the third quarter this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2USDxqe via

EU Urges US to Nominate Permanent Data Privacy Ombudsman

EU technology chief Andrus Ansip's comments came after the European Commission wrapped up its second review of the so-called EU-US Privacy Shield. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rPaFSE via

LinkedIn Hires Mahesh Narayanan as Country Manager for India

Narayanan will assume his new responsibilities from January 7, 2019, said LinkedIn. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QHcZtQ via

Bose SoundWear Companion Review

The SoundWear Companion marks Bose's entry into the wearable speaker market. We find out if this quirky gadget is worth buying in our full review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Gso2lI via

Coolpad Mega 5, Mega 5M, Mega 5C Budget Smartphones Launched in India

At the back, only the Coolpad Mega 5 sports a dual camera setup at the back, whereas the other two sport single rear sensors. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PPH7Of via

These Xiaomi Phones Will Not Receive Software Updates Anymore

Xiaomi has decided to end further software development for Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 phones. MIUI 10.2 will be the final update for two phones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2GyJd5C via

Xiaomi's Mi Pay Service Enters India With UPI Integration and More

Xiaomi has partnered with ICICI Bank and PayU to launch the Mi Pay digital payments platform in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QFcPD4 via

Swiggy Raises $1 Billion in Naspers-Led Funding Round

Swiggy is said to be valued at a little over $3 billion after this funding round. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2R6uRO8 via

Bose SoundWear Companion Review

The SoundWear Companion marks Bose's entry into the wearable speaker market. We find out if this quirky gadget is worth buying in our full review.

Coolpad Mega 5, Mega 5M, Mega 5C Budget Smartphones Launched in India

At the back, only the Coolpad Mega 5 sports a dual camera setup at the back, whereas the other two sport single rear sensors.

These Xiaomi Phones Will Not Receive Software Updates Anymore

Xiaomi has decided to end further software development for Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 phones. MIUI 10.2 will be the final update for two phones.

Xiaomi's Mi Pay Service Enters India With UPI Integration and More

Xiaomi has partnered with ICICI Bank and PayU to launch the Mi Pay digital payments platform in India.

Swiggy Raises $1 Billion in Naspers-Led Funding Round

Swiggy is said to be valued at a little over $3 billion after this funding round.

Selection Day Cast on the Challenges of Filming Netflix's New Indian Original

Netflix's next original series from India, Selection Day, is out December 28. We spoke to the cast-Ratna Pathak Shah, Mahesh Manjrekar, Shiv Pandit, Rajesh Tailang, and the newcomers-about their...

Flipkart the 'First Choice' for Online Smartphone Buyers in India: IDC

For premium smartphones - priced above Rs. 30,000 - consumers prefer Amazon to buy a smartphone, the survey found.

ISRO to Focus on Placing Heavier Satellites on Board GSLV Rockets

ISRO would undertake placing heavier satellites onboard its geosynchronous launch vehicle in future following the successful launch of an advanced communications satellite.

Google Now Uses Mobile-First Indexing for Most Pages Shown Globally

Google introduced mobile-first indexing about two years ago as it found that an increasing number of people were searching on Google using a smartphone.

SpaceX to Launch Satellite in First National Security Mission on Thursday

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off on Thursday after two cancelled launches earlier this week due to last-minute technical problems.

Honor V20 aka View 20 Price, Maserati Edition Leaked Ahead of Launch

The Honor V20 is tipped to be priced starting at CNY 2,799, and is expected to arrive in a premium Maserati Edition as well.

Asus ROG Phone Seen to Pass Scratch, Bend Tests in New Video

YouTuber JerryRigEverything subjects Asus's ROG Phone to his scratch, burn, and bend tests to find out how it fares against the best in the game

Selection Day Cast on the Challenges of Filming Netflix's New Indian Original

Netflix's next original series from India, Selection Day, is out December 28. We spoke to the cast-Ratna Pathak Shah, Mahesh Manjrekar, Shiv Pandit, Rajesh Tailang, and the newcomers-about their... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rVuacl via

Flipkart the 'First Choice' for Online Smartphone Buyers in India: IDC

For premium smartphones - priced above Rs. 30,000 - consumers prefer Amazon to buy a smartphone, the survey found. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PQUnC7 via

ISRO to Focus on Placing Heavier Satellites on Board GSLV Rockets

ISRO would undertake placing heavier satellites onboard its geosynchronous launch vehicle in future following the successful launch of an advanced communications satellite. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SheVpG via

Google Now Uses Mobile-First Indexing for Most Pages Shown Globally

Google introduced mobile-first indexing about two years ago as it found that an increasing number of people were searching on Google using a smartphone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rKQuFh via

SpaceX to Launch Satellite in First National Security Mission on Thursday

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off on Thursday after two cancelled launches earlier this week due to last-minute technical problems. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2UXDTw0 via

Honor V20 aka View 20 Price, Maserati Edition Leaked Ahead of Launch

The Honor V20 is tipped to be priced starting at CNY 2,799, and is expected to arrive in a premium Maserati Edition as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S65QzI via

Asus ROG Phone Seen to Pass Scratch, Bend Tests in New Video

YouTuber JerryRigEverything subjects Asus's ROG Phone to his scratch, burn, and bend tests to find out how it fares against the best in the game from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A9sz6Y via

Reliance Jio Fastest in 4G Download Speeds in November, TRAI Data Reveals

Reliance Jio maintains lead in TRAI's 4G download speed rankings with 20.3Mbps in November 2018, down from October's 22.3Mbps.

Airtel's New Rs. 169 Pack Offers 1GB Daily Data, Will Rival Vodafone, Jio

The new Airtel Rs. 169 budget pack offers 28 days of validity, and 1GB of 3G/4G data per day to its subscribers.

Your iPad Pro Might Be Bent When You Buy it, and Apple Says That's OK

Apple has confirmed that it is aware of complaints that its new iPad Pro models are reaching customers already slightly bent, but says it isn't a problem.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Up to 12GB of RAM Unveiled

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT was unveiled on Tuesday, and it's the world's first phone to be announced with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

14 Days of Fortnite Event Begins, Adds Snowball Launcher, Festive Cheer

Fortnite, for the next two weeks, will feature a Christmas-themed Battle Bus too. Ho ho ho!

PUBG Mobile Vikendi Snow Map Download Now Available on Android and iOS

PUBG Mobile Vikendi snow map for Android and iOS download size, start time, and everything else you need to know about Tencent's battle royale sensation.

How to Quickly Remove Background From Your Photos Without Photoshop

A new free online tool called Remove.bg is able to remove backgrounds from photos in about five seconds.

Farout Discovered, the Most Distant Object in the Solar System

Scientists have discovered the most distant object known in our solar system, so remote and unusual they chose the nickname "Farout".

Google Denies It Altered YouTube Code to Slow Down Microsoft Edge

Google has denied it altered YouTube code to break Microsoft Edge, thus slowing down its performance while users streamed YouTube videos 

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

Garmin Instinct smartwatch was launched in India on Wednesday.

Facebook Slapped With D.C. Lawsuit Targeting Cambridge Analytica Lapses

The complaint filed Wednesday by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine alleges that Facebook misled users about the security of their data.

SoftBank Shares Recover From Early Fall, After Record IPO

SoftBank shares fell as much as 8 percent early on Thursday before erasing the losses in volatile trading.

Coursera Says Machine Learning Most Subscribed by Indians in 2018

Machine Learning (ML) was the most subscribed subject by Indians on Coursera in 2018, the US-based online education company said on Wednesday.

Redmi Go Spotted, Said to Be Xiaomi's First Android Go Smartphone

Redmi Go is said to have received certifications in Russia, Singapore, and the US with model number M1903C3GG.

Most Firms Bet Big on 5G but Wary of Network Readiness: Gartner

To fully exploit 5G, a new network topology is required, including new network elements such as edge computing, core network slicing, and radio network densification.

Watch the First Trailer for the Hellboy Reboot

The first trailer for the Hellboy reboot, starring Stranger Things' David Harbour in the titular role, is here. Hellboy is slated to release April 12, 2019.

Nokia 8.1 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today via Amazon India

Nokia 8.1 smartphone is listed to go on sale on Amazon India at 1pm IST today.

Microsoft's New Office App for Windows 10, Brings Features of Office.com

Microsoft brings all the features of Office.com to a free Windows 10 app.

Reliance Jio Fastest in 4G Download Speeds in November, TRAI Data Reveals

Reliance Jio maintains lead in TRAI's 4G download speed rankings with 20.3Mbps in November 2018, down from October's 22.3Mbps. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QDUMgu via

Airtel's New Rs. 169 Pack Offers 1GB Daily Data, Will Rival Vodafone, Jio

The new Airtel Rs. 169 budget pack offers 28 days of validity, and 1GB of 3G/4G data per day to its subscribers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PPDYOc via

Your iPad Pro Might Be Bent When You Buy it, and Apple Says That's OK

Apple has confirmed that it is aware of complaints that its new iPad Pro models are reaching customers already slightly bent, but says it isn't a problem. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bs08RE via

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Up to 12GB of RAM Unveiled

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT was unveiled on Tuesday, and it's the world's first phone to be announced with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eu6xPm via

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

Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are now in the news. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sbre6F via

14 Days of Fortnite Event Begins, Adds Snowball Launcher, Festive Cheer

Fortnite, for the next two weeks, will feature a Christmas-themed Battle Bus too. Ho ho ho! from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2BtTgDs via

PUBG Mobile Vikendi Snow Map Download Now Available on Android and iOS

PUBG Mobile Vikendi snow map for Android and iOS download size, start time, and everything else you need to know about Tencent's battle royale sensation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2V0kKt5 via

How to Quickly Remove Background From Your Photos Without Photoshop

A new free online tool called Remove.bg is able to remove backgrounds from photos in about five seconds. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EyAWMu via

Farout Discovered, the Most Distant Object in the Solar System

Scientists have discovered the most distant object known in our solar system, so remote and unusual they chose the nickname "Farout". from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2A7nXhT via

Google Denies It Altered YouTube Code to Slow Down Microsoft Edge

Google has denied it altered YouTube code to break Microsoft Edge, thus slowing down its performance while users streamed YouTube videos  from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PQwN8v via

Facebook Slapped With D.C. Lawsuit Targeting Cambridge Analytica Lapses

The complaint filed Wednesday by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine alleges that Facebook misled users about the security of their data. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2LuuVBK via

SoftBank Shares Recover From Early Fall, After Record IPO

SoftBank shares fell as much as 8 percent early on Thursday before erasing the losses in volatile trading. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PPAYBN via

Coursera Says Machine Learning Most Subscribed by Indians in 2018

Machine Learning (ML) was the most subscribed subject by Indians on Coursera in 2018, the US-based online education company said on Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SZgKre via

Redmi Go Spotted, Said to Be Xiaomi's First Android Go Smartphone

Redmi Go is said to have received certifications in Russia, Singapore, and the US with model number M1903C3GG. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CpdJe8 via

Most Firms Bet Big on 5G but Wary of Network Readiness: Gartner

To fully exploit 5G, a new network topology is required, including new network elements such as edge computing, core network slicing, and radio network densification. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CoYBO4 via

Watch the First Trailer for the Hellboy Reboot

The first trailer for the Hellboy reboot, starring Stranger Things' David Harbour in the titular role, is here. Hellboy is slated to release April 12, 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lpyb1i via

Nokia 8.1 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today via Amazon India

Nokia 8.1 smartphone is listed to go on sale on Amazon India at 1pm IST today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2S6OiDD via

Microsoft's New Office App for Windows 10, Brings Features of Office.com

Microsoft brings all the features of Office.com to a free Windows 10 app. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2QEXsuq via

Here's Your First Look at the Cast of Disney's Live-Action Aladdin

Disney has dropped the first look of its upcoming live-action Aladdin remake, including Will Smith as the Genie, Noami Scott as Princess Jasmine, and Mena Massoud as the titular thief. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EFih2f via

Google Pixel 3 Owners Report Fresh Issues With Call Quality

Multiple Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL owners are facing issues related to phone calls, ranging from poor call sound quality to inconsistent audio. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2rKtE0u via

OnePlus 5G Phone Design Leaked in Live Photo, May Be OnePlus 7 Instead

The leaked image shows what is speculated to be the OnePlus 5G on a presentation slide, on the table, and in the hands of CEO Pete Lau as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CpNaWk via

SpaceX Cancels First US National Security Mission for GPS III Satellite

SpaceX said on Twitter it was standing down from the launch attempt of the GPS III to further evaluate an "out of family" reading on the rocket's first-stage sensors. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2R724Ja via

Facebook Defines 'Permission' Loosely in Latest User Privacy Row

People may not have realised just what they were granting permission for. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PNP3PX via