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Twitter Testing a Snapchat-Like 'News Camera' Feature on iOS: Report

Twitter has reportedly been developing a "News Camera" functionality that would allow users to add captions to photos, videos and live broadcasts. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DMbn8u via

Google Scored Tax Breaks Using Secret Shell Companies in US: Report

Google has vastly expanded its geographic footprint over the last decade, building more than 15 data centres on three continents and 70 offices worldwide.

Google Scored Tax Breaks Using Secret Shell Companies in US: Report

Google has vastly expanded its geographic footprint over the last decade, building more than 15 data centres on three continents and 70 offices worldwide. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TRxOjI via

Government working on interoperable Wi-Fi ecosystem: Sundararajan

Sundararajan said that such an ecosystem would provide cheaper high-speed data and foster demand for low-cost devices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SAV4Wx via

Government working on interoperable Wi-Fi ecosystem: Sundararajan

Sundararajan said that such an ecosystem would provide cheaper high-speed data and foster demand for low-cost devices.

Uber Revenue Growth Slows as Profit Remains Elusive

Uber's revenue in the fourth quarter reached $3 billion, up 2 percent from the third quarter and a 24 percent increase over the previous year.

Amazon Invests in Rivian, an Aspiring Tesla Rival

The Rivian deal comes as its much larger electric car manufacturing rival, Tesla Inc, struggles to stabilise production.

Uber Revenue Growth Slows as Profit Remains Elusive

Uber's revenue in the fourth quarter reached $3 billion, up 2 percent from the third quarter and a 24 percent increase over the previous year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TQkJqF via

Amazon Invests in Rivian, an Aspiring Tesla Rival

The Rivian deal comes as its much larger electric car manufacturing rival, Tesla Inc, struggles to stabilise production. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SVO6e7 via

Far Cry New Dawn Review

Far Cry New Dawn for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC is out now. We played Far Cry New Dawn on the Xbox One X to find out if it's any good.

Far Cry New Dawn Review

Far Cry New Dawn for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC is out now. We played Far Cry New Dawn on the Xbox One X to find out if it's any good. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GtQUJp via

Acoosta Uno Bluetooth Speaker With Built-in Music and Karaoke Review

Available online at just under Rs. 9,000, the Acoosta Uno not only lets you connect various source devices, but also features over 14,000 built-in audio tracks.

Acoosta Uno Bluetooth Speaker With Built-in Music and Karaoke Review

Available online at just under Rs. 9,000, the Acoosta Uno not only lets you connect various source devices, but also features over 14,000 built-in audio tracks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UZ2rnl via

Realme 2 Pro Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 12,990

Realme 2 Pro price in India now starts at Rs. 12,990 for its 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant.

Data Localisation, E-Commerce Not Discussed at US-India Summit: US Envoy

Data localisation and e-commerce legislation were not expressly discussed during talks between the United States and India, US Ambassador Kenneth Juster said.

Mi 9 to Be Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Xiaomi Confirms

Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi 9 at a press event on February 20 in Beijing, China.

Over 150 Mobile Manufacturing Units Set Up in India in Past 4 Years: CMR

India witnessed the setting up of over 150 mobile handset manufacturing units in the past four years, according to a new report from CyberMedia Research (CMR).

Vodafone, Idea Now Offer iPhone Forever Plan at Rs. 649

The iPhone Forever programme can also be availed by Idea Cellular users on Nirvana Rs. 649 plan.

Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, Moto Z3 Play Now Receiving Android Pie Update: Report

Android Pie brings with it goodies like redesigned notifications, Adaptive Battery, new UI, improved screenshot controls and audio controls, and overall performance improvements.

AI Can Help Improve Understanding of Earth Science: Study

AI can be applied to data related to extreme events such as fire spreads or hurricanes, which are very complex processes influenced by local conditions.

Sony Xperia L3 Price, Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

The Sony Xperia L3 is seen to sport a dual rear camera setup, a side-mouted fingerprint sensor and considerable chin on top and bottom portions of the display.

Telecoms Industry Calls for Europe-Wide Network Testing Regime

The initiative by the GSMA comes as the United States steps up pressure on its allies to ban China's Huawei on national security grounds.

Amazon Is Wavering on Its Commitment to Renewable Energy: Greenpeace

Amazon criticised the report as inaccurate and said its commitment to clean energy has been unwavering.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Reportedly Getting February 2019 Security Patch

A report suggests that Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Note 9, which includes the February security patch.

Germany Reportedly Mulling Special Tax on Foreign Internet Firms

This move could entail treating payments for online advertisements in the same way as licence fee payments

Nvidia Reports 'Disappointing Finish' in Q4, but Posts Promising Outlook

Nvidia has grown at a rapid pace in the past few years, but a slowdown in China and a fading cryptocurrency craze have started to weigh on its sales.

Samsung Bets Big on Network Gear as Huawei Battles Security Fears

Potential customers are taking notice of Samsung's efforts to reinvent itself as a top-tier supplier for 5G wireless networks

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Pie Update Rollout Reportedly Begins

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 entered the Android Pie beta programme last month that brought an early One UI experience.

Realme 2 Pro Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 12,990

Realme 2 Pro price in India now starts at Rs. 12,990 for its 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SZ6dzE via

Data Localisation, E-Commerce Not Discussed at US-India Summit: US Envoy

Data localisation and e-commerce legislation were not expressly discussed during talks between the United States and India, US Ambassador Kenneth Juster said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2N89d7v via

Mi 9 to Be Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Xiaomi Confirms

Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi 9 at a press event on February 20 in Beijing, China. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ifw4zm via

Over 150 Mobile Manufacturing Units Set Up in India in Past 4 Years: CMR

India witnessed the setting up of over 150 mobile handset manufacturing units in the past four years, according to a new report from CyberMedia Research (CMR). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X4F5i8 via

Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, Moto Z3 Play Now Receiving Android Pie Update: Report

Android Pie brings with it goodies like redesigned notifications, Adaptive Battery, new UI, improved screenshot controls and audio controls, and overall performance improvements. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GH6AZk via

Vodafone, Idea Now Offer iPhone Forever Plan at Rs. 649

The iPhone Forever programme can also be availed by Idea Cellular users on Nirvana Rs. 649 plan. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2N8dgAV via

AI Can Help Improve Understanding of Earth Science: Study

AI can be applied to data related to extreme events such as fire spreads or hurricanes, which are very complex processes influenced by local conditions. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DFjgwG via

Sony Xperia L3 Price, Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

The Sony Xperia L3 is seen to sport a dual rear camera setup, a side-mouted fingerprint sensor and considerable chin on top and bottom portions of the display. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2tmLG9N via

Telecoms Industry Calls for Europe-Wide Network Testing Regime

The initiative by the GSMA comes as the United States steps up pressure on its allies to ban China's Huawei on national security grounds. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DEXs4g via

Amazon Is Wavering on Its Commitment to Renewable Energy: Greenpeace

Amazon criticised the report as inaccurate and said its commitment to clean energy has been unwavering. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WZwo8N via

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Reportedly Getting February 2019 Security Patch

A report suggests that Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Note 9, which includes the February security patch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BAZfae via

Germany Reportedly Mulling Special Tax on Foreign Internet Firms

This move could entail treating payments for online advertisements in the same way as licence fee payments from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2N67XC5 via

Nvidia Reports 'Disappointing Finish' in Q4, but Posts Promising Outlook

Nvidia has grown at a rapid pace in the past few years, but a slowdown in China and a fading cryptocurrency craze have started to weigh on its sales. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Nc0YaM via

Samsung Bets Big on Network Gear as Huawei Battles Security Fears

Potential customers are taking notice of Samsung's efforts to reinvent itself as a top-tier supplier for 5G wireless networks from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TQgCeh via

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Pie Update Rollout Reportedly Begins

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 entered the Android Pie beta programme last month that brought an early One UI experience. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DLRpeq via

Ixigo Hacked, 16 Million Accounts Leaked on Dark Web: Report

A hacker who stole close to 620 million user records from 16 websites has struck again, this time breaking into 127 million more records from eight more websites. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ih2c5y via

All You Need to Know About Netflix's First Marathi Film Firebrand

Firebrand, Netflix's first-ever original Marathi film, has been produced by Priyanka Chopra. Firebrand releases February 22, 2019 on Netflix. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GriWoX via

NASA Heading Back to Moon Soon, and This Time to Stay

Jim Bridenstine, NASA's administrator, told reporters Thursday that the agency plans to speed up plans backed by President Donald Trump to return to the moon. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X5tYpd via

How NASA's Opportunity Mars Rover Enriched Space Science in 15 Years

NASA's Opportunity rover outlived its mission lifetime by more than 14 years to become the longest lasting robot sent from Earth. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Grfbjp via

Apple's Streaming Service Might Launch in Summer or Autumn 2019

Apple's upcoming video streaming service might not launch in April, after all. A new report claims that it "will be targeted for a launch in summer or autumn". from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TQezXM via

Ixigo Hacked, 16 Million Accounts Leaked on Dark Web: Report

A hacker who stole close to 620 million user records from 16 websites has struck again, this time breaking into 127 million more records from eight more websites.

All You Need to Know About Netflix's First Marathi Film Firebrand

Firebrand, Netflix's first-ever original Marathi film, has been produced by Priyanka Chopra. Firebrand releases February 22, 2019 on Netflix.

NASA Heading Back to Moon Soon, and This Time to Stay

Jim Bridenstine, NASA's administrator, told reporters Thursday that the agency plans to speed up plans backed by President Donald Trump to return to the moon.

How NASA's Opportunity Mars Rover Enriched Space Science in 15 Years

NASA's Opportunity rover outlived its mission lifetime by more than 14 years to become the longest lasting robot sent from Earth.

Apple's Streaming Service Might Launch in Summer or Autumn 2019

Apple's upcoming video streaming service might not launch in April, after all. A new report claims that it "will be targeted for a launch in summer or autumn".

Twitter Won't Let You Edit Tweets, but This Could Be the Next Best Thing

One of Twitter's most-wanted features is the ability to edit a tweet. Now the company's CEO has revealed that it may be working on a way to add clarifications or annotations to older tweets.

Mi Pay App Arrives With Latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM: Report

The latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM update brings the Mi Pay app, and users can even download the APK for testing.

BSNL Says DoT Finalising Revival Proposal

BSNL says the Department of Telecom "recognises and values" it as a telecom services provider "with huge infrastructure and reach, especially in rural areas."

Paytm Wants to Cash in on Amazon's India Distress

Two-year-old Paytm Mall is quietly devising ways to outstrip his rivals.

Moto G7 Power With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India

Moto G7 Power price in India has been set at Rs. 13,999.

Researchers Develop Fabric That Automatically Warms or Cools Its Wearer

Researchers from the University of Maryland say they have created a fabric that responds to its wearer, regulating the amount of heat that passes through the material.

Twitter Won't Let You Edit Tweets, but This Could Be the Next Best Thing

One of Twitter's most-wanted features is the ability to edit a tweet. Now the company's CEO has revealed that it may be working on a way to add clarifications or annotations to older tweets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SyxyJP via

Mi Pay App Arrives With Latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM: Report

The latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM update brings the Mi Pay app, and users can even download the APK for testing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BAI9cy via

BSNL Says DoT Finalising Revival Proposal

BSNL says the Department of Telecom "recognises and values" it as a telecom services provider "with huge infrastructure and reach, especially in rural areas." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BBZsdf via

Paytm Wants to Cash in on Amazon's India Distress

Two-year-old Paytm Mall is quietly devising ways to outstrip his rivals. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BAngyo via

Moto G7 Power With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India

Moto G7 Power price in India has been set at Rs. 13,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2S4eYE3 via

Researchers Develop Fabric That Automatically Warms or Cools Its Wearer

Researchers from the University of Maryland say they have created a fabric that responds to its wearer, regulating the amount of heat that passes through the material. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SBLVwL via

Dish TV No Longer Charges Network Fee on Free-to-Air Channels

Prior to Dish TV, Tata Sky and Sun Direct had removed the Network Capacity Fee (NCF) on free-to-air (FTA) channels.

JPMorgan Chase Unveils Cryptocurrency Prototype JPM Coin

The customers would receive JPM Coins that could be transferred to other customers, who are then free to redeem the sum.

Honor View 20 Now Available Through Offline Stores in India

Honor View 20 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage option, while its 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage model is priced at Rs. 45,999.

OnePlus to Integrate Google Duo on Select Smartphones

OnePlus recently rolled out deep integration of Google Duo on its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T phones.

Musk-Founded AI Group Not to Release Research on 'Fake News' Fears

Dubbed as "GPT2", the AI-based automated text generator can produce fake news articles and abusive posts after being fed with a few pieces of data.

Nokia True Wireless Earbuds Now Reportedly Available in India at Rs. 9,999

The earphones are only available offline for now.

Mi 9 to Sport a Triple Rear Camera, Explorer Edition May Have Quad Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 9 series of smartphones is set to be launched on February 20

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Allegedly Appears in Leaked Hands-On Video

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has allegedly been leaked in a hands-on video and its Luxurious Ceramic White variant has also appeared online.

Oppo F11 Pro May Sport Full-Screen Display, Pop-up Selfie Camera

A leaked teaser of the Oppo F11 Pro reveals full design of the smartphone and a pop-up selfie camera.

China Ride-Hailing Giant Didi to Lay Off 15 Percent Staff This Year: Report

Didi has been working to address consumer and government concerns over safety after a passenger was raped and killed by one of its drivers in August last year

Vivo V15 Pro Teased on Flipkart Ahead of Launch Next Week

The Vivo V15 Pro will sport a pop-up selfie mechanism, a triple camera setup, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a textured gradient back panel.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Adds Ability to Schedule Night Mode

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have started receiving an update that brings the ability to schedule Night Mode, alongside the February Android security patch.

Aquaman Star Jason Momoa in Talks to Join Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Report

Aquaman star Jason Momoa is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of Dune, the adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 epic sci-fi novel from Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve.

Samsung App Leaks Galaxy Watch Active, Other Upcoming Wearables

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e, and Galaxy Buds have officially been confirmed through the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch: Everything We Know So Far

The Korean giant is speculated to launch three variants at its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20 - the Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10+, and Samsung Galaxy S10e.

Vivo's iQoo Sub-Brand May Launch a Foldable Phone Soon

A tipster on Weibo has shared photos of the alleged iQoo foldable phone, giving us a glimpse of what it may look like.

How Amazon Scrapped Its Plans for a New York Headquarters

More than a year of work to bring Amazon.com Inc's headquarters and tens of thousands of jobs to New York City ended on Thursday with a couple of phone calls.

Dish TV No Longer Charges Network Fee on Free-to-Air Channels

Prior to Dish TV, Tata Sky and Sun Direct had removed the Network Capacity Fee (NCF) on free-to-air (FTA) channels. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X6Jxgr via

JPMorgan Chase Unveils Cryptocurrency Prototype JPM Coin

The customers would receive JPM Coins that could be transferred to other customers, who are then free to redeem the sum. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X1xmkJ via

Honor View 20 Now Available Through Offline Stores in India

Honor View 20 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage option, while its 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage model is priced at Rs. 45,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BDMITq via

OnePlus to Integrate Google Duo on Select Smartphones

OnePlus recently rolled out deep integration of Google Duo on its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T phones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SAu1ul via

Musk-Founded AI Group Not to Release Research on 'Fake News' Fears

Dubbed as "GPT2", the AI-based automated text generator can produce fake news articles and abusive posts after being fed with a few pieces of data. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UY4HeH via

Nokia True Wireless Earbuds Now Reportedly Available in India at Rs. 9,999

The earphones are only available offline for now. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Eb7MCm via

Mi 9 to Sport a Triple Rear Camera, Explorer Edition May Have Quad Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 9 series of smartphones is set to be launched on February 20 from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IdIbNa via

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Allegedly Appears in Leaked Hands-On Video

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has allegedly been leaked in a hands-on video and its Luxurious Ceramic White variant has also appeared online. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SBHa6n via

Oppo F11 Pro May Sport Full-Screen Display, Pop-up Selfie Camera

A leaked teaser of the Oppo F11 Pro reveals full design of the smartphone and a pop-up selfie camera. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ea3AmH via

China Ride-Hailing Giant Didi to Lay Off 15 Percent Staff This Year: Report

Didi has been working to address consumer and government concerns over safety after a passenger was raped and killed by one of its drivers in August last year from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SYc74o via

Vivo V15 Pro Teased on Flipkart Ahead of Launch Next Week

The Vivo V15 Pro will sport a pop-up selfie mechanism, a triple camera setup, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a textured gradient back panel. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2tmqQr5 via

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Adds Ability to Schedule Night Mode

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have started receiving an update that brings the ability to schedule Night Mode, alongside the February Android security patch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2DKpzij via

Aquaman Star Jason Momoa in Talks to Join Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Report

Aquaman star Jason Momoa is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of Dune, the adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 epic sci-fi novel from Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BDXn0v via

Samsung App Leaks Galaxy Watch Active, Other Upcoming Wearables

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e, and Galaxy Buds have officially been confirmed through the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TPXME5 via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch: Everything We Know So Far

The Korean giant is speculated to launch three variants at its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20 - the Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10+, and Samsung Galaxy S10e. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TRKQOe via

Vivo's iQoo Sub-Brand May Launch a Foldable Phone Soon

A tipster on Weibo has shared photos of the alleged iQoo foldable phone, giving us a glimpse of what it may look like. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SylxUP via

How Amazon Scrapped Its Plans for a New York Headquarters

More than a year of work to bring Amazon.com Inc's headquarters and tens of thousands of jobs to New York City ended on Thursday with a couple of phone calls. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2N8bD67 via

Facebook Tracks Location of 'Credible Threats' to Its Employees: Report

Facebook gathers intelligence from its platform to identify people who threaten the firm or its workers, the social network said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SNofFf via

Avengers: Endgame Taps A.R. Murugadoss to Write Tamil Version

Avengers: Endgame has tapped Ghajini director A.R. Murugadoss to script the Tamil-language version of the Marvel movie. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EcfBry via

Facebook May Face Record Multibillion-Dollar Fine After Privacy Lapses: Report

The fine would be the largest the US Federal Trade Commission has ever imposed on a technology company. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GOBejg via

Amazon Drops Plan to Build Headquarters in New York City

Amazon abandoned plans for a new headquarters in New York City on Thursday. The decision was a stunning reversal for Amazon. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X5OCpg via

Go Behind the Scenes on Netflix's Umbrella Academy, With Ellen Page & Co.

Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming adaptation of The Umbrella Academy, which releases February 15, 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IiKrmi via