Posts

Showing posts from April 5, 2019

Japan Probe Blasts Asteroid, Seeking Clues to Life's Origins

The explosive mission is the riskiest yet attempted by the Japanese space agency's Hayabusa2 probe. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WKgVIE via

Airtel, Jio Said to Fight for Zee Entertainment Stake

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are said to be set for another face-off, this time in the entertainment segment.

NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures 2 Solar Eclipses on Mars

The eclipses were captures by the solar filters on the Curiosity's Mast Camera (Mastcam) that allows it to stare directly at the Sun.

EU Charges 6 Video Game Companies With Unfair 'Geo-Blocking'

The European Commission charged Valve and five game publishers on Friday with preventing EU consumers from shopping around within the European Union.

Twitter Announces It Is Testing Labels on Replies

Twitter is extending the test of its much-awaited "Labels" feature beyond its "twttr" beta test app to the main platform.

The List of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Cheat Codes

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has a lot of cheats. Here are the most useful Skyrim cheats.

Motorola P40 Play Renders, Specifications Leaked

The Motorola P40 Play is seen to sport a significant bottom chin, and at the top of the display, there is a waterdrop-shaped notch.

Shazam!: 2 Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

There are two scenes during the credits in Shazam!, the latest DC movie. One sets up a potential sequel, Shazam! 2, while the latter is an Aquaman gag.

Honor 9N, Honor 10, and Others to Get Discounts During Honor Gala Festival

Honor Gala Festival sale will begin from April 8 and will continue until April 12.

Rovio Spin-Off Brings 5G Gaming to Samsung Devices in South Korea

Hatch Entertainment, a spin-off from Angry Birds game maker Rovio, has struck a deal to offer 5G gaming on Samsung devices in South Korea, Rovio said on Friday.

Skype Now Lets You Have Up to 50 Participants in a Group Call

Skype is on its way to becoming more useful for multi-user video conferences, having bumped up its limit to up to 50 participants for group calls.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Goes on Sale, Becoming 'World's First 5G Smartphone'

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has been released in South Korea, becoming the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology.

Academics Say Force Tech Giants to Share Data Rather Than Break Them Up

EU antitrust regulators should consider forcing tech giants such as Google and Amazon to share their data with rivals rather than break them up, three academics said.

List of Companies Acquired by Reliance Jio Till Date

Reliance Jio just last week announced the acquisition of AI conversational platform startup Haptik.

Airtel, Jio Said to Fight for Zee Entertainment Stake

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are said to be set for another face-off, this time in the entertainment segment. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YRjdaY via

NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures 2 Solar Eclipses on Mars

The eclipses were captures by the solar filters on the Curiosity's Mast Camera (Mastcam) that allows it to stare directly at the Sun. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TUlz4Z via

EU Charges 6 Video Game Companies With Unfair 'Geo-Blocking'

The European Commission charged Valve and five game publishers on Friday with preventing EU consumers from shopping around within the European Union. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G2faB4 via

Twitter Announces It Is Testing Labels on Replies

Twitter is extending the test of its much-awaited "Labels" feature beyond its "twttr" beta test app to the main platform. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2U0C7IR via

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Goes on Sale, Becoming 'World's First 5G Smartphone'

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has been released in South Korea, becoming the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FSMNnL via gqrds

The List of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Cheat Codes

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has a lot of cheats. Here are the most useful Skyrim cheats. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UfbhRY via

Motorola P40 Play Renders, Specifications Leaked

The Motorola P40 Play is seen to sport a significant bottom chin, and at the top of the display, there is a waterdrop-shaped notch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I3MZUC via

Shazam!: 2 Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

There are two scenes during the credits in Shazam!, the latest DC movie. One sets up a potential sequel, Shazam! 2, while the latter is an Aquaman gag. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2uJEi9o via

Honor 9N, Honor 10, and Others to Get Discounts During Honor Gala Festival

Honor Gala Festival sale will begin from April 8 and will continue until April 12. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2OTyu6j via

Rovio Spin-Off Brings 5G Gaming to Samsung Devices in South Korea

Hatch Entertainment, a spin-off from Angry Birds game maker Rovio, has struck a deal to offer 5G gaming on Samsung devices in South Korea, Rovio said on Friday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HZHZAh via

Skype Now Lets You Have Up to 50 Participants in a Group Call

Skype is on its way to becoming more useful for multi-user video conferences, having bumped up its limit to up to 50 participants for group calls. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CVrNvO via

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Goes on Sale, Becoming 'World's First 5G Smartphone'

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has been released in South Korea, becoming the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FSMNnL via

Academics Say Force Tech Giants to Share Data Rather Than Break Them Up

EU antitrust regulators should consider forcing tech giants such as Google and Amazon to share their data with rivals rather than break them up, three academics said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CVpOrm via

List of Companies Acquired by Reliance Jio Till Date

Reliance Jio just last week announced the acquisition of AI conversational platform startup Haptik. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2uOjygw via

Cool New WhatsApp Features That You're Probably Not Using Yet

WhatsApp rolled out an India-specific features called Tipline in 2019, and several tweaks to prevent the spread of fake news.

Can Criminal Justice, Out Now, Be to Hotstar What Sacred Games Is to Netflix?

Criminal Justice is a Hotstar original based on the BBC drama of the same name and revolves around a murder mystery with multiple plot twists.

The Next Big Windows 10 Update Won't Force You to Install It Immediately

Microsoft seems to have learnt from past mistakes and is hoping to make the Windows 10 May 2019 Update experience as smooth as possible.

Inbox by Gmail Co-Founder's New Chrome Extension Will Simplify Your Gmail Inbox

The co-founder of Inbox by Gmail has released a new Google Chrome extension that brings a cleaner, simplified user interface to the Gmail inbox on the web.

Samsung Galaxy A90 Render Video Leak Tips Unique Sliding, Rotating Camera

Samsung Galaxy A90 leaked video renders reveal sliding and rotating camera module and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Watch the Trailer for Laakhon Mein Ek Season 2, Out April 12 on Amazon

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for Laakhon Mein Ek season 2 - the anthology drama series created by comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath - which stars Shweta Tripathi (Haraamkhor) in the lead.

Israeli Spacecraft Enters Lunar Orbit Ahead of Moon Landing

The first privately funded spacecraft to journey to the moon passed its most crucial test yet on Thursday when it dropped into lunar orbit one week ahead of landing.

How to Identify Font in Any Image

You can easily identify font in any image or PDF file. Here's how to identify fonts in photos.

Uber Drivers' Lawsuit Asks if London Congestion Charge Is Racist

Uber drivers can bring a racial-discrimination lawsuit against the city's mayor Sadiq Khan, a judge ruled Thursday, as a new front opened in a long-running battle.

Facebook CEO Says 'Still Looking Into' Exposed User Account Data Report

Zuckerberg said the company is "still looking into" a report that millions of users' data was publicly accessible on Amazon.com's cloud servers.

A Complete List of Tata Sky Plans and Packs

If you are a Tata Sky subscriber, here's a detailed breakdown of the plans and the categories to choose from.

Amazon Efforts to Stop Facial Recognition Shareholder Votes Blocked by US

US securities regulators shot down attempts by Amazon.com to stop its investors from considering two shareholder proposals about the company's controversial sale of a facial recognition service

Cool New WhatsApp Features That You're Probably Not Using Yet

WhatsApp rolled out an India-specific features called Tipline in 2019, and several tweaks to prevent the spread of fake news. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ORgRUF via

Can Criminal Justice, Out Now, Be to Hotstar What Sacred Games Is to Netflix?

Criminal Justice is a Hotstar original based on the BBC drama of the same name and revolves around a murder mystery with multiple plot twists. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G0vF0l via

The Next Big Windows 10 Update Won't Force You to Install It Immediately

Microsoft seems to have learnt from past mistakes and is hoping to make the Windows 10 May 2019 Update experience as smooth as possible. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IfptDw via

Inbox by Gmail Co-Founder's New Chrome Extension Will Simplify Your Gmail Inbox

The co-founder of Inbox by Gmail has released a new Google Chrome extension that brings a cleaner, simplified user interface to the Gmail inbox on the web. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FR5Ajm via

Samsung Galaxy A90 Render Video Leak Tips Unique Sliding, Rotating Camera

Samsung Galaxy A90 leaked video renders reveal sliding and rotating camera module and an in-display fingerprint scanner. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HYIiLV via

Watch the Trailer for Laakhon Mein Ek Season 2, Out April 12 on Amazon

Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for Laakhon Mein Ek season 2 - the anthology drama series created by comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath - which stars Shweta Tripathi (Haraamkhor) in the lead. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Igqknh via

Israeli Spacecraft Enters Lunar Orbit Ahead of Moon Landing

The first privately funded spacecraft to journey to the moon passed its most crucial test yet on Thursday when it dropped into lunar orbit one week ahead of landing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IdlgAb via

How to Identify Font in Any Image

You can easily identify font in any image or PDF file. Here's how to identify fonts in photos. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UfqKl8 via

Uber Drivers' Lawsuit Asks if London Congestion Charge Is Racist

Uber drivers can bring a racial-discrimination lawsuit against the city's mayor Sadiq Khan, a judge ruled Thursday, as a new front opened in a long-running battle. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FQKaTi via

Facebook CEO Says 'Still Looking Into' Exposed User Account Data Report

Zuckerberg said the company is "still looking into" a report that millions of users' data was publicly accessible on Amazon.com's cloud servers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2CY6h9D via

A Complete List of Tata Sky Plans and Packs

If you are a Tata Sky subscriber, here's a detailed breakdown of the plans and the categories to choose from. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WHVTu4 via

Amazon Efforts to Stop Facial Recognition Shareholder Votes Blocked by US

US securities regulators shot down attempts by Amazon.com to stop its investors from considering two shareholder proposals about the company's controversial sale of a facial recognition service from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2OQWGpT via

Tesla Investors Lose Faith After First-Quarter Deliveries Disappoint

A bigger-than-expected drop in Tesla deliveries spooked stock and bond investors, raising concern about the electric-car maker's ability to make money.

Microsoft Joins Tech Race to Clean Up Shipping With Big Data

Microsoft's venture arm, M12, just announced it's leading an $11 million Series A funding round for Nautilus Labs, a New York startup that uses artificial intelligence for fuel efficiency on ships.

Poco F1 Update Brings Widevine L1 Support, 60FPS 4K Recording, Game Turbo Mode

Poco F1 is now receiving the MIUI 10 3.4.0 Stable ROM in a phased manner, and it updates security patch to March 2019.

Heavy Metal Miniplanet Survived Death of Its Star

The strange, shattered world, described Thursday in the journal Science, is the second body found orbiting this type of dead star.

Facebook CEO Confident of Stopping Interference in US 2020 Campaign

Zuckerberg is confident the world's biggest social network will do better in 2020 at stopping "bad actors" from manipulating the US presidential election.

Boeing Says Software Fix to Always Allow Override of Anti-Stall System

Boeing said on Thursday that a new software fix for its anti-stall system will give pilots the authority to always override the system.

Samsung Galaxy A20 With Exynos 7884, Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy A20 price in India is set at Rs. 12,490. Samsung A20 will go on sale beginning April 10.

John Cho, 3 Others Cast in Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Series

Netflix has cast John Cho (Star Trek), Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), and Alex Hassell (The Miniaturist) in the lead for its live-action Cowboy Bebop...

Facebook Vows to Block Foreign Ad-Buying During Australia's Election

Facebook said on Friday it would block electoral advertisements purchased outside Australia from being displayed there ahead of a national election due in May.

Japan Probe Sends 'Impactor' to Blast Asteroid

Hayabusa2 released the so-called "small carry-on impactor" as scheduled, as the probe hovered just 500 metres (1,650 feet) above the asteroid Ryugu.

Jeff Bezos Keeps Amazon Voting Power in Divorce Settlement

Jeff Bezos will retain voting control of his entire $143 billion stake in the company under a divorce settlement with his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, who will own 25 percent of those shares.

Amazon Plans to Launch Over 3,000 Satellites to Offer Broadband Internet

Amazon on Thursday confirmed it is working on a project to deploy a network of satellites for high-speed internet service in underserved parts of the world.

Musk Safe for Now as US Judge Urges Tesla CEO, US SEC to End Tweet Dispute

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered Elon Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission to meet over the next two weeks to settle their dispute over the Tesla CEO's use of Twitter.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 to Go on Sale in India Today

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999, while Redmi Note 7 comes with a starting price of Rs. 9,999.

Streaming to Subscriptions: Video Games Enter New Frontiers

As games have become more accessible online and on mobile, it is becoming harder to convince people to spend a chunk of money upfront.

iPhone XR Price Cut Offer Now Live, Also Available via Amazon India

The limited time price cut offer on the iPhone XR is now live on Amazon.in, as well as Apple authorised retail stores.

Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus Price in India Slashed Up to Rs. 1,500

Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus prices in India have been dropped by Rs. 1,500.

Oppo Reno Storage Variants, Colours Revealed; 10X Zoom Edition Confirmed

Oppo Reno's official reservation page has revealed the storage and colour variants of the device, while a 10X Zoom Edition has been confirmed.

Amazon Said to Ready AirPods Rival as First Alexa Wearable

Amazon is readying earbuds with built-in Alexa access for as early as the second half of this year, according to people with knowledge of the plans.

Madras High Court Directs Centre to Prohibit TikTok Downloads

TikTok is "encouraging pornography", the court said, while also directing media not to broadcast TikTok videos.

Tesla Investors Lose Faith After First-Quarter Deliveries Disappoint

A bigger-than-expected drop in Tesla deliveries spooked stock and bond investors, raising concern about the electric-car maker's ability to make money. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IecKkg via

Microsoft Joins Tech Race to Clean Up Shipping With Big Data

Microsoft's venture arm, M12, just announced it's leading an $11 million Series A funding round for Nautilus Labs, a New York startup that uses artificial intelligence for fuel efficiency on ships. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2uN1ymM via

Heavy Metal Miniplanet Survived Death of Its Star

The strange, shattered world, described Thursday in the journal Science, is the second body found orbiting this type of dead star. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G3IpUh via

Facebook CEO Confident of Stopping Interference in US 2020 Campaign

Zuckerberg is confident the world's biggest social network will do better in 2020 at stopping "bad actors" from manipulating the US presidential election. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2D1Unvz via

Boeing Says Software Fix to Always Allow Override of Anti-Stall System

Boeing said on Thursday that a new software fix for its anti-stall system will give pilots the authority to always override the system. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UezIiq via

Samsung Galaxy A20 With Exynos 7884, Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy A20 price in India is set at Rs. 12,490. Samsung A20 will go on sale beginning April 10. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VoeNpP via

John Cho, 3 Others Cast in Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Series

Netflix has cast John Cho (Star Trek), Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), and Alex Hassell (The Miniaturist) in the lead for its live-action Cowboy Bebop... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VocMKh via

Facebook Vows to Block Foreign Ad-Buying During Australia's Election

Facebook said on Friday it would block electoral advertisements purchased outside Australia from being displayed there ahead of a national election due in May. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YRzoos via

Japan Probe Sends 'Impactor' to Blast Asteroid

Hayabusa2 released the so-called "small carry-on impactor" as scheduled, as the probe hovered just 500 metres (1,650 feet) above the asteroid Ryugu. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G2oDsd via

Jeff Bezos Keeps Amazon Voting Power in Divorce Settlement

Jeff Bezos will retain voting control of his entire $143 billion stake in the company under a divorce settlement with his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, who will own 25 percent of those shares. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WNWKK0 via

Amazon Plans to Launch Over 3,000 Satellites to Offer Broadband Internet

Amazon on Thursday confirmed it is working on a project to deploy a network of satellites for high-speed internet service in underserved parts of the world. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YN5rG5 via

Musk Safe for Now as US Judge Urges Tesla CEO, US SEC to End Tweet Dispute

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered Elon Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission to meet over the next two weeks to settle their dispute over the Tesla CEO's use of Twitter. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2FTCrDT via

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 to Go on Sale in India Today

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999, while Redmi Note 7 comes with a starting price of Rs. 9,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Id74qQ via

Streaming to Subscriptions: Video Games Enter New Frontiers

As games have become more accessible online and on mobile, it is becoming harder to convince people to spend a chunk of money upfront. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K7IUAD via

Poco F1 Update Brings Widevine L1 Suppport, 60FPS 4K Recording, Game Turbo Mode

Poco F1 is now receiving the MIUI 10 3.4.0 Stable ROM in a phased manner, and it updates security patch to March 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I0k9o7 via

iPhone XR Offer Live, Also Available on Amazon India

The limited time price cut offer on the iPhone XR is now live on Amazon.in, as well as Apple authorised retail stores. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2I1f4vC via

Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus Price in India Slashed Up to Rs. 1,500

Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus prices in India have been dropped by Rs. 1,500. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Vn2U3x via

Oppo Reno Storage Variants, Colours Revealed; 10X Zoom Edition Confirmed

Oppo Reno's official reservation page has revealed the storage and colour variants of the device, while a 10X Zoom Edition has been confirmed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VjPIMC via

Amazon Said to Ready AirPods Rival as First Alexa Wearable

Amazon is readying earbuds with built-in Alexa access for as early as the second half of this year, according to people with knowledge of the plans. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UlpBZd via

Madras High Court Directs Centre to Prohibit TikTok Downloads

TikTok is "encouraging pornography", the court said, while also directing media not to broadcast TikTok videos. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IdT28w via

Snap Adds Games to Snapchat App to Hold on to Young Users

Snap has launched a gaming platform within its Snapchat app featuring original and third-party games such as Zynga's Tiny Royale, aiming to keep existing users engaged longer and attract new ones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WNIwIO via

Apple Music Price in India Slashed, Now Costs Rs. 99 per Month

Apple Music has slashed its subscription rates in India across the board - Rs. 49 per month for students, Rs. 99 per month for individuals, and Rs. 149 per month for families. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K5CeD2 via

Honor 10i With 6GB of RAM, 64GB Onboard Storage Spotted on TENAA

Honor 10i may be getting more variants with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HXWk09 via

Google Disbands Its External Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board

Google on Thursday confirmed that it has disbanded a recently assembled artificial intelligence ethics advisory panel in the face of controversy over its membership. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IcW8cP via

Samsung Sees Lowest Quarterly Profit in More Than 2 Years

Samsung said it was heading for its lowest quarterly profit in more than two years as a glut in memory chips, slowing panel sales and rising competition in smartphones hit margins. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HWXXLL via

Xiaomi's Mi Fan Festival 2019 Now Live With Discounts, Offers

Xiaomi will host the Mi Fan Festival 2019 sale in India from Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 6. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2OSDuIn via

Windows 10 Game Bar Gets Spotify, Chat, and Mixer Integration in Beta

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10 Game bar will play nice with Spotify, Mixer, and chat. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2G0k3dR via