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Samsung's Lower-Cost Galaxy S10 Pops Up in Leaked Photos

The Samsung Galaxy S10E is seen sporting the Infinity-O Display panel, dual rear camera setup, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RAjxpq via

WhatsApp Pay: Top Court Seeks RBI Response in Data Localisation Matter

The data norms relate to storing of payment related data within India, which has 200 million WhatsApp users. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BjAq2t via

Oppo K1 India Launch Set for February 6

Oppo K1 was unveiled in China last year with a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,900).

This Robot Uses Artificial Intelligence to Play Jenga

A newly released video from MIT shows a robot developed by the school's engineers playing Jenga with surprising precision.

State Bank of India Fixes Glitch That May Have Exposed Customer Data

The server, hosted in a Mumbai-based datacenter, stored data from SBI Quick, a text message and call-based system

Oppo K1 India Launch Set for February 6

Oppo K1 was unveiled in China last year with a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,900). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SkIOZd via

This Robot Uses Artificial Intelligence to Play Jenga

A newly released video from MIT shows a robot developed by the school's engineers playing Jenga with surprising precision. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WBrhv9 via

State Bank of India Fixes Glitch That May Have Exposed Customer Data

The server, hosted in a Mumbai-based datacenter, stored data from SBI Quick, a text message and call-based system from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GieXdA via

Facebook Loses Key Fact-Checkers Snopes and AP

Two leading fact-checking agencies have ended their partnerships with Facebook, striking a significant blow to the network's efforts to fight fake news

Apple's Group FaceTime Bug Fix Coming Next Week

Apple had turned off the FaceTime group chat feature on Monday as its engineers worked to fix the issue.

Facebook Loses Key Fact-Checkers Snopes and AP

Two leading fact-checking agencies have ended their partnerships with Facebook, striking a significant blow to the network's efforts to fight fake news from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SkxWdR via

Apple's Group FaceTime Bug Fix Coming Next Week

Apple had turned off the FaceTime group chat feature on Monday as its engineers worked to fix the issue. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WvznWh via

Wargroove Nintendo Switch Review

Is Wargroove on the Nintendo Switch a strategy game worth playing? We tell you.

Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Sony WH-CH700N offers the same features at half the price of the more high-end WH-1000XM3 headphones. But how well does it perform? Read our Sony WH-CH700N review to find out.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Signs Launch Deal With Canada's Telesat

Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, has signed a deal with Canada's Telesat to launch part of a satellite constellation.

Twitter Removes Some Accounts From Iran That Targeted US Midterm Election

Twitter revealed Thursday that it had removed thousands of malicious accounts thought to have originated in Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Tesla Begins Sales of Cheaper Model 3 Car Variant in China

Tesla said it will start taking orders in China on Friday for a lower-priced version of its Model 3 car.

Wargroove Nintendo Switch Review

Is Wargroove on the Nintendo Switch a strategy game worth playing? We tell you. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GiGL1h via

Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Sony WH-CH700N offers the same features at half the price of the more high-end WH-1000XM3 headphones. But how well does it perform? Read our Sony WH-CH700N review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HFKdWa via

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Signs Launch Deal With Canada's Telesat

Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, has signed a deal with Canada's Telesat to launch part of a satellite constellation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2S4w8X6 via

Twitter Removes Some Accounts From Iran That Targeted US Midterm Election

Twitter revealed Thursday that it had removed thousands of malicious accounts thought to have originated in Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2sWSDyg via

Tesla Begins Sales of Cheaper Model 3 Car Variant in China

Tesla said it will start taking orders in China on Friday for a lower-priced version of its Model 3 car. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2sYDXP9 via

Twitter Says Looking for 'Unique' Leader to Head India Operations

Twitter, which is growing with a positive trajectory in India, is looking for "a unique leader", a spokesperson said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HSF8ds via

LG G8 ThinQ May Have the Largest Battery Pack in G Family of Flagships

LG G8 ThinQ is codenamed "Alpha" and is rumoured to debut at MWC 2019 alongside the V50 ThinQ 5G. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2t0rVFa via

Nokia Smartphone With Dual Rear Cameras Certified by US FCC

The Nokia TA-1157 is the latest smartphone to leak after it was sent to the FCC for a filing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TrySue via

Monthly Mobile Data Usage Up by Over 50-Fold in 5 Years, Says Piyush Goyal

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the monthly mobile data usage in India has increased by over 50-fold in the last five years. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RrUbdv via

Nokia Smartphone to Launch on February 24 Ahead of MWC 2019

HMD Global is set to host an event on February 24 at 4.00pm Barcelona time, and it is largely expected to launch the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G1dSHH via

Amazon Products Perform Vanishing Act as New India E-Commerce Rules Jolt

India's revised e-commerce rules caused widespread disruption on Amazon's India website when they kicked in on Friday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HKBNNm via

Twitter Says Looking for 'Unique' Leader to Head India Operations

Twitter, which is growing with a positive trajectory in India, is looking for "a unique leader", a spokesperson said.

LG G8 ThinQ May Have the Largest Battery Pack in G Family of Flagships

LG G8 ThinQ is codenamed "Alpha" and is rumoured to debut at MWC 2019 alongside the V50 ThinQ 5G.

Nokia Smartphone With Dual Rear Cameras Certified by US FCC

The Nokia TA-1157 is the latest smartphone to leak after it was sent to the FCC for a filing.

Monthly Mobile Data Usage Up by Over 50-Fold in 5 Years, Says Piyush Goyal

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the monthly mobile data usage in India has increased by over 50-fold in the last five years.

Nokia Smartphone to Launch on February 24 Ahead of MWC 2019

HMD Global is set to host an event on February 24 at 4.00pm Barcelona time, and it is largely expected to launch the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView smartphone.

Huawei Will Launch Its 5G Foldable Smartphone on February 24

Huawei's official media invite for a February 24 event indicates that the company might launch its foldable 5G smartphone later this month.

Firefox 66 to Default Enable MitM Attack Warnings for More Security

Mozilla confirms that it will introduce a new security feature in Firefox 66 that will warn users if a Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is being performed.

Amazon Products Perform Vanishing Act as New India E-Commerce Rules Jolt

India's revised e-commerce rules caused widespread disruption on Amazon's India website when they kicked in on Friday.

Deactivating Facebook Leaves People Less Informed but Happier, Study Finds

Researchers found that deactivating Facebook for just four weeks could alter people's behaviour and state of mind.

Apple vs. Facebook: It's Not All About Privacy

Facebook seems clearly to have earned its latest privacy black eye, but it's important not to overstate what's going on here. This is essentially a contract dispute.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Will Keep the Headphone Jack Alive, Leak Tips

A new batch of phone cases have surfaced, reiterating the display size and models names of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 series.

WhatsApp for Android Plagued by a Weird Reply Bug: What You Need to Know

WhatsApp for Android users are said to be facing a weird bug that is making the chat app keep old messages in the reply context.

This May Be Samsung's Anticipated Foldable Smartphone

Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone may just have been spotted in an official teaser video, now pulled.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Prices Leak Again

Samsung Galaxy S10 range in the Netherlands is rumoured to start at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 61,200).

Amazon Hits Record $3 Billion in Profit Off Strong Holiday Season

Amazon closed 2018 with a record $3 billion in profit in the fourth quarter, running off the fuel of the holiday season to beat Wall Street expectations

CookieMiner Malware for Mac Steals Cryptocurrency Wallet Passwords: Report

A new malware threat specifically targets Mac users and steals enough sensitive information to access users' cryptocurrency wallets.

Huawei Will Launch Its 5G Foldable Smartphone on February 24

Huawei's official media invite for a February 24 event indicates that the company might launch its foldable 5G smartphone later this month. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ggse6z via

Firefox 66 to Default Enable MitM Attack Warnings for More Security

Mozilla confirms that it will introduce a new security feature in Firefox 66 that will warn users if a Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is being performed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SlUdIq via

Deactivating Facebook Leaves People Less Informed but Happier, Study Finds

Researchers found that deactivating Facebook for just four weeks could alter people's behaviour and state of mind. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CZpS8F via

Apple vs. Facebook: It's Not All About Privacy

Facebook seems clearly to have earned its latest privacy black eye, but it's important not to overstate what's going on here. This is essentially a contract dispute. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HIzsCI via

Amazon Hits Record $3 Billion in Profit Off Strong Holiday Season

Amazon closed 2018 with a record $3 billion in profit in the fourth quarter, running off the fuel of the holiday season to beat Wall Street expectations from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MLumUO via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Will Keep the Headphone Jack Alive, Leak Tips

A new batch of phone cases have surfaced, reiterating the display size and models names of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 series. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MKr0BE via

WhatsApp for Android Plagued by a Weird Reply Bug: What You Need to Know

WhatsApp for Android users are said to be facing a weird bug that is making the chat app keep old messages in the reply context. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Wyyxb4 via

This May Be Samsung's Anticipated Foldable Smartphone

Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone may just have been spotted in an official teaser video, now pulled. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HJW1XE via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Prices Leak Again

Samsung Galaxy S10 range in the Netherlands is rumoured to start at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 61,200). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2sYwwaH via

CookieMiner Malware for Mac Steals Cryptocurrency Wallet Passwords: Report

A new malware threat specifically targets Mac users and steals enough sensitive information to access users' cryptocurrency wallets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WytWWm via

Facebook Gets Native Resolution Support for iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max

This update comes months after the launch of the two phones, and up until now the Facebook app used to scale iPhone XS 5.8-inch resolution on these two phones, and run in compatibility mode. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2t170Bz via

Facebook Gets Native Resolution Support for iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max

This update comes months after the launch of the two phones, and up until now the Facebook app used to scale iPhone XS 5.8-inch resolution on these two phones, and run in compatibility mode.

Sony Sees Profit Soar on Games, Music Growth

Sony said on Friday that nine-month net profit jumped 63.2 percent on-year, led by its games and music divisions.

Sony Sees Profit Soar on Games, Music Growth

Sony said on Friday that nine-month net profit jumped 63.2 percent on-year, led by its games and music divisions. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RtX5OY via

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review

Should you buy Kingdom Hearts 3? We tell you in our Kingdom Hearts 3 review.

Telegram Enables Background Sharing as Link, Adds Blur and Motion Tools

Telegram for iOS and Android has received a new update that lets users share backgrounds in the form of links.

11-Year-Old Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Ban on PUBG

An eleven-year-old boy moved the Bombay High Court Thursday seeking a ban on popular mobile game 'PUBG'.

Vodafone Re-Launches Rs. 50, Rs. 100, and Rs. 500 Recharge Plans

Vodafone website and My Vodafone app have listed the Rs. 50, Rs. 100, and Rs. 500 recharge plans in select circles.

New DTH Rules Come Into Effect: Here's How to Choose Packages

For all those unaware, here's a lowdown on how to choose packages from most of the major DTH providers in India like Tata Sky, Videocon D2h, Dish TV, and more. , , , , , Hathway

What You Need to Know About India's New FDI Rules for E-Commerce

At the heart of the problem is India's view on the two e-commerce models that exist today: marketplace and inventory.

Jharkhand Government Leaks Thousands of Aadhaar Numbers: Report

Jharkhand government has been spotted leaking the Aadhaar numbers and other personal details of thousands of governments workers.

You Can Still Buy Amazon Echo Speakers but Shipping Is Delayed

Amazon Echo speakers are back online after disappearing from the online marketplace since last night. AmazonBasics products are still unavailable though.

Netflix's New Superhero Family, Umbrella Academy, Is Truly Dysfunctional

The Umbrella Academy, Netflix's series adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's comic book of the same name, is about a dysfunctional family of superheroes trying to prevent the apocalypse. The...

Budget 2019: National Artificial Intelligence Portal to Help Boost Sector

Presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal added that nine priority areas have been identified for the development of the AI sector in the country.

MyJio App Starts Offering Deals via 'Jio Prime Fridays' Section

The Jio Prime Fridays section lists offers and deals from sources MakeMyTrip, Paytm, and ShopClues.

Oppo A7 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 13,990

The 3GB RAM variant of the Oppo A7 has received a price cut worth Rs. 1,000 and is now available for Rs. 13,990.

2.2 billion Usernames, Passwords Leaked: Check If Yours Are Safe

Carrying unimaginable 2.2 billion usernames and associated passwords, the new data dump is claimed to include 845GB of stolen data.

Microsoft Announces Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle

Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle includes Xbox One X, Metro Exodus, Metro 2033 Redux, Metro Last Light Redux.

How to Turn Off Windows Defender Permanently (or Temporarily)

Turn off Windows Defender in Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and XP permanently or temporarily by following these steps.

Vivo V11, Vivo V11 Pro Price in India Slashed Up to Rs. 2,000

The Vivo V11 Pro receives its first ever price cut since launch, while the Vivo V11 receives its second price cut in India.

Umbrella Academy, Velvet Buzzsaw, and More on Netflix This February

Ellen Page-led Umbrella Academy adaptation, Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer art horror Velvet Buzzsaw, comedy series Russian Doll co-created by Amy Poehler, Steven Soderbergh's NBA drama High Flying Bird,...

Twitter Bans Apps That Promise More Followers

Twitter has banned three popular services that violated its API terms and charged users money to help increase their followers.

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review

Should you buy Kingdom Hearts 3? We tell you in our Kingdom Hearts 3 review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BfR5Uv via

Telegram Enables Background Sharing as Link, Adds Blur and Motion Tools

Telegram for iOS and Android has received a new update that lets users share backgrounds in the form of links. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2B9Q8gn via

11-Year-Old Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Ban on PUBG

An eleven-year-old boy moved the Bombay High Court Thursday seeking a ban on popular mobile game 'PUBG'. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HJqwNh via

Vodafone Re-Launches Rs. 50, Rs. 100, and Rs. 500 Recharge Plans

Vodafone website and My Vodafone app have listed the Rs. 50, Rs. 100, and Rs. 500 recharge plans in select circles. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RvtmVL via

New DTH Rules Come Into Effect: Here's How to Choose Packages

For all those unaware, here's a lowdown on how to choose packages from most of the major DTH providers in India like Tata Sky, Videocon D2h, Dish TV, and more. , , , , , Hathway from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Bc229K via

What You Need to Know About India's New FDI Rules for E-Commerce

At the heart of the problem is India's view on the two e-commerce models that exist today: marketplace and inventory. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TpSnDv via

Elon Musk Releases All Tesla Patents in Bid to Save the Planet

Musk promised Tesla "will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FYffqA via gqrds

Jharkhand Government Leaks Thousands of Aadhaar Numbers: Report

Jharkhand government has been spotted leaking the Aadhaar numbers and other personal details of thousands of governments workers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SjFIol via

You Can Still Buy Amazon Echo Speakers but Shipping Is Delayed

Amazon Echo speakers are back online after disappearing from the online marketplace since last night. AmazonBasics products are still unavailable though. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GfgFfV via

Netflix's New Superhero Family, Umbrella Academy, Is Truly Dysfunctional

The Umbrella Academy, Netflix's series adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's comic book of the same name, is about a dysfunctional family of superheroes trying to prevent the apocalypse. The... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RZn4D5 via

Budget 2019: National Artificial Intelligence Portal to Help Boost Sector

Presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal added that nine priority areas have been identified for the development of the AI sector in the country. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HHneKo via

MyJio App Starts Offering Deals via 'Jio Prime Fridays' Section

The Jio Prime Fridays section lists offers and deals from sources MakeMyTrip, Paytm, and ShopClues. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2sYQj9X via

Oppo A7 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 13,990

The 3GB RAM variant of the Oppo A7 has received a price cut worth Rs. 1,000 and is now available for Rs. 13,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2D0ffCI via

2.2 billion Usernames, Passwords Leaked: Check If Yours Are Safe

Carrying unimaginable 2.2 billion usernames and associated passwords, the new data dump is claimed to include 845GB of stolen data. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2S07OWd via

Microsoft Announces Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle

Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle includes Xbox One X, Metro Exodus, Metro 2033 Redux, Metro Last Light Redux. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Sp3z6k via

How to Turn Off Windows Defender Permanently (or Temporarily)

Turn off Windows Defender in Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and XP permanently or temporarily by following these steps. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GeVI4C via

Vivo V11, Vivo V11 Pro Price in India Slashed Up to Rs. 2,000

The Vivo V11 Pro receives its first ever price cut since launch, while the Vivo V11 receives its second price cut in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DP5OHX via

Umbrella Academy, Velvet Buzzsaw, and More on Netflix This February

Ellen Page-led Umbrella Academy adaptation, Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer art horror Velvet Buzzsaw, comedy series Russian Doll co-created by Amy Poehler, Steven Soderbergh's NBA drama High Flying Bird,... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UxT51A via

Twitter Bans Apps That Promise More Followers

Twitter has banned three popular services that violated its API terms and charged users money to help increase their followers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MHnxne via

Amazon Asks Partners to Stop Exclusive Branding as New E-Commerce Rules Hit

Amazon India now wants its partners to use the term "Available Online on Amazon.in," where they were earlier using "Amazon Exclusive." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BgstuT via

Elon Musk Releases All Tesla Patents in Bid to Save the Planet

Musk promised Tesla "will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FYffqA via

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ Press Render Leak Tips Triple Rear Cameras

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ leaked press renders suggest that both smartphones will pack triple rear cameras. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DNnKmc via

Tech Lobby Takes India to Task Over Plans to Police Online Content

An Asian Internet lobby group, whose members include Google and Facebook, on Thursday criticised India's plans to regulate social media content. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MHhqQ3 via

Intel Makes Interim CEO Swan Permanent, Bucking History of Insiders

Swan, 58, who was previously Intel's chief financial officer, served as eBay's CFO for nine years before a stint in private equity and joining Intel in 2016. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RvdAtW via

Asus ZenFone Max M2 Gets January Security Patch, AI Scene Detection

Asus ZenFone Max M2 have been updated with FOTA version 15.2016.1901.156. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BfPI8y via

Redmi Go Price Revealed as It Goes Up for Pre-Orders in the Philippines

The Redmi Go runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition), sports a 5-inch display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and packs a 3,000mAh battery. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G6cZ0P via

Elon Musk Not Worried About Tesla Model 3 Demand

Musk said he sees higher demand for the Model 3, as the electric car maker begins to ship cars to Europe and Asia from its Fremont factory. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DM6Q7w via

Apple Restoring Facebook Privileges After Ban Over Privacy Abuse

Facebook says Apple is restoring its access to a key development tool that the iPhone maker disabled Wednesday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G2ThTw via