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EC's Voter Helpline Mobile App Helps Over 300 Cast Votes in Meerut

Election Commission's Voter Helpline mobile app helps voters find details and a note can be downloaded, which can be used to cast vote. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X6dBrG via

Poco F1, Redmi Note 6 Pro, and More Get Discounts in Mi Super Sale

As part of the ongoing Mi Super Sale, multiple Xiaomi smartphones including the Poco F1, Redmi 6, and more are discounted with various offers in tow. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2D4SBdd via

TikTok Added Nearly 90 Million Indian Users in Q1 2019: Sensor Tower

This was 8.2 times more new installs than TikTok saw in the country in Q1 of last year, according to the analysis by mobile app intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

Is AI Intelligent? A Look at How Machine Learning Has Developed

What makes artificial intelligence intelligent? Is it able to learn from errors or recognize, say, the letters of the alphabet in a set of random shapes like a human can?

Alibaba Founder Defends Overtime Work Culture as 'Huge Blessing'

Jack Ma in remarks posted on the company's WeChat account said, "I personally think that being able to work 996 is a huge blessing."

EC's Voter Helpline Mobile App Helps Over 300 Cast Votes in Meerut

Election Commission's Voter Helpline mobile app helps voters find details and a note can be downloaded, which can be used to cast vote.

Poco F1, Redmi Note 6 Pro, and More Get Discounts in Mi Super Sale

As part of the ongoing Mi Super Sale, multiple Xiaomi smartphones including the Poco F1, Redmi 6, and more are discounted with various offers in tow.

Google Diversity Chief Danielle Brown Leaves Amid Controversies

Brown would be replaced by Melonie Parker, who's been serving as the company's head of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This Is the Best Laptop You Can Buy for Less Than Rs. 20,000

Best laptops under 20,000 in India - here are the best laptops you can buy in India for a budget of less than Rs. 20,000 right now.

HTC Smartphone With Snapdragon 710 SoC, 6GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench

HTC may be down in the dumps, but it appears a mid-range smartphone from the brand is in the offing.

Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos 'Copycat' on Twitter

Musk took to Twitter to call Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos a "copycat" after Bezos announced plans to launch a new satellite-based broadband service.

Facebook, Twitter Remove 500 Posts After Election Commission Flags Them

Social media sites pulled down a total of 503 posts after the Election Commission flagged them for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during the "silence period."

Fortnite to Get Avengers: Endgame Mode, Thanos to Return: Report

Thanks to Avengers: Endgame, Fortnite may be bringing back Thanos.

Bezos Upbeat on Amazon Go Physical Stores

Bezos said Thursday he sees a bright future in the company's cashierless retail stores and that many consumers see the experience as "magical."

Russian Lawmakers Back Tighter Internet Controls in Second Reading of Bill

Russian lawmakers backed tighter Internet controls on Thursday to defend against foreign meddling, in a preliminary vote on draft legislation.

Microsoft's Work With Chinese Military University Raises Eyebrows

Microsoft has been collaborating with researchers linked to a Chinese military-backed university on artificial intelligence.

Apple Supplier Japan Display Gets $2.1 Billion Bailout From Chinese Group

Japan Display has signed a long-awaited deal under which it will receive a JPY 232 billion yen ($2.1 billion) bailout that will give a Chinese-Taiwanese group a near-majority stake in it.

Acer Predator Helios 700 First Impressions

Acer's flagship Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop transforms, thanks to its slide-out keyboard. We go hands-on with this new gaming beast.

Watch a New Teaser for Avengers: Endgame, Out in 15 Days

Marvel Studios has released a new 30-second TV spot for Avengers: Endgame, the highly-awaited follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War, which releases worldwide on April 26, 2019.

Google Diversity Chief Danielle Brown Leaves Amid Controversies

Brown would be replaced by Melonie Parker, who's been serving as the company's head of diversity, equity, and inclusion. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UCsi9b via

This Is the Best Laptop You Can Buy for Less Than Rs. 20,000

Best laptops under 20,000 in India - here are the best laptops you can buy in India for a budget of less than Rs. 20,000 right now. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Gl5YrP via

HTC Smartphone With Snapdragon 710 SoC, 6GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench

HTC may be down in the dumps, but it appears a mid-range smartphone from the brand is in the offing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2uYPkrv via

Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos 'Copycat' on Twitter

Musk took to Twitter to call Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos a "copycat" after Bezos announced plans to launch a new satellite-based broadband service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P6Uzyu via

Facebook, Twitter Remove 500 Posts After Election Commission Flags Them

Social media sites pulled down a total of 503 posts after the Election Commission flagged them for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during the "silence period." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2v9LqMB via

Fortnite to Get Avengers: Endgame Mode, Thanos to Return: Report

Thanks to Avengers: Endgame, Fortnite may be bringing back Thanos. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P5yhx7 via

Bezos Upbeat on Amazon Go Physical Stores

Bezos said Thursday he sees a bright future in the company's cashierless retail stores and that many consumers see the experience as "magical." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GkNCXY via

Russian Lawmakers Back Tighter Internet Controls in Second Reading of Bill

Russian lawmakers backed tighter Internet controls on Thursday to defend against foreign meddling, in a preliminary vote on draft legislation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2D8o5Pw via

Microsoft's Work With Chinese Military University Raises Eyebrows

Microsoft has been collaborating with researchers linked to a Chinese military-backed university on artificial intelligence. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Uxlp93 via

Apple Supplier Japan Display Gets $2.1 Billion Bailout From Chinese Group

Japan Display has signed a long-awaited deal under which it will receive a JPY 232 billion yen ($2.1 billion) bailout that will give a Chinese-Taiwanese group a near-majority stake in it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2v2EznY via

Acer Predator Helios 700 First Impressions

Acer's flagship Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop transforms, thanks to its slide-out keyboard. We go hands-on with this new gaming beast. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Dm2Lq7 via

Samsung Galaxy A70 Price Revealed, India Listing Tips Launch Is Imminent

Samsung Galaxy A70 price has been set at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 31,000) for the 6GB RAM model, while its 8GB RAM variant is priced at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 34,000).

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Galaxy A70: What's the Difference?

Samsung A80 and Galaxy A70 differences are examined in this article, in terms of price, specifications, and features.

PUBG Mobile 0.12 Update Release Date Confirmed

PUBG Mobile 0.12 update release date is slated for next week. Here's what you need to know.

Google Home Can Now Remotely Enable Do Not Disturb Mode on Phones

The Google Home can now remotely activate the Do Not Disturb mode on a phone via voice commands, and is also less chatty now.

Honor 8A Pro With Helio P35 SoC, Waterdrop Notch Launched

Honor 8A Pro price is set at RUB 13,990 (roughly Rs. 14,700) in Russia. Honor 8A Pro features a 6.09-inch screen and Android 9 Pie.

NASA's 'Twins Study,' Landmark Research for an Eventual Mars Mission

US astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year on the International Space Station while his identical twin Mark Kelly, also a former NASA astronaut, stayed on the ground

Tenda 4G680 300Mbps Wireless 4G LTE, VoLTE Router Launched in India

Tenda 4G680 router offers wireless data rate up to 300Mbps, integrates a 4G LTE module, and is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards.

YouTube Said to Try a New Metric to Answer Critics: Responsibility

YouTube introduced two new internal metrics in the past two years for gauging how well videos are performing, according to people familiar with the company's plans.

Disney+ to Launch Marvel 'What If' Series, Become Simpsons' Streaming Home

Disney+ will launch with plenty of originals: 25 new episodic series and 10 movies in year one. By year five the former will go to 50 but the movie number will remain constant, executives said.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Plagued by Network Connectivity Issues: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G users have reportedly been hit by a network switching issue which causes the device to lose internet connection.

Apple Looks to Prevent Accidental App Store Subscription Purchases: Report

App Store pop-up titled Confirm Subscription emerges once users authenticate the subscription via Touch ID or Face ID to get final confirmation from the user side.

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Galaxy A70: What's the Difference?

Samsung A80 and Galaxy A70 differences are examined in this article, in terms of price, specifications, and features. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IvzUmn via

PUBG Mobile 0.12 Update Release Date Confirmed

PUBG Mobile 0.12.0 release date is slated for next week. Here's what you need to know. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VNbBUE via

Google Home Can Now Remotely Enable Do Not Disturb Mode on Phones

The Google Home can now remotely activate the Do Not Disturb mode on a phone via voice commands, and is also less chatty now. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2U8m1wE via

Honor 8A Pro With Helio P35 SoC, Waterdrop Notch Launched

Honor 8A Pro price is set at RUB 13,990 (roughly Rs. 14,700) in Russia. Honor 8A Pro features a 6.09-inch screen and Android 9 Pie. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2IdROdZ via

NASA's 'Twins Study,' Landmark Research for an Eventual Mars Mission

US astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year on the International Space Station while his identical twin Mark Kelly, also a former NASA astronaut, stayed on the ground from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2v9wf65 via

Samsung Galaxy A70 Price Revealed, India Listing Tips Launch Is Imminent

Samsung Galaxy A70 price has been set at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 31,000) for the 6GB RAM model, while its 8GB RAM variant is priced at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 34,000). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P2E8mE via

Tenda 4G680 300Mbps Wireless 4G LTE, VoLTE Router Launched in India

Tenda 4G680 router offers wireless data rate up to 300Mbps, integrates a 4G LTE module, and is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Io9lQ6 via

YouTube Said to Try a New Metric to Answer Critics: Responsibility

YouTube introduced two new internal metrics in the past two years for gauging how well videos are performing, according to people familiar with the company's plans. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G7qyKM via

Disney+ to Launch Marvel 'What If' Series, Become Simpsons' Streaming Home

Disney+ will launch with plenty of originals: 25 new episodic series and 10 movies in year one. By year five the former will go to 50 but the movie number will remain constant, executives said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GhEyCZ via

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Plagued by Network Connectivity Issues: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G users have reportedly been hit by a network switching issue which causes the device to lose internet connection. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2USGV7w via

Apple Looks to Prevent Accidental App Store Subscription Purchases: Report

App Store pop-up titled Confirm Subscription emerges once users authenticate the subscription via Touch ID or Face ID to get final confirmation from the user side. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Kz6XZs via

Huawei Will be World's Largest Smartphone Company by 2020 End: Richard Yu

Huawei's CEO of Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, has revealed that Huawei will become the world's largest smartphone company by the end of 2020.

Disney+ to Gradually Expand Internationally, Starting in Europe

Disney said that after launching in the US on November 12 at $6.99 per month, Disney+ will gradually expand internationally, starting in Europe.

Why Netflix Doesn't Have a Hindi or Tamil Interface Yet

In its desire to be more personalised than all other streaming services, Netflix is pushing into a variety of thumbnails for each piece of content. Meanwhile, its global reach means more headaches for...

An Instagram Bug May Have Briefly Showed Your Stories to Strangers

An Instagram Stories bug may have revealed some of your Stories to strangers. The company has fixed the glitch, but it still highlights potential privacy risks.

Intel Optane Memory H10 Hybrid SSD With QLC Flash Launching This Quarter

Intel has announced specifications and availability details for its hybrid Optane Memory H10 SSD which combines 3D Xpoint and QLC NAND flash.

Who Is in the Driver's Seat in Battle for South Korean Gaming Giant Nexon?

The sale of a controlling stake in the parent of South Korean gaming firm Nexon is now narrowing to a handful of serious bidders after generating fevered speculation.

Tesla, Panasonic to Seek Productivity Gains Before New Battery Investments

Panasonic said it was watching the demand situation in the electric car market before making any further investments in expanding the capacity of the Nevada plant.

Huawei Says Its Equipment as Secure as Any, Pans US Campaign

Huawei, the global market leader, is the target of a campaign by Washington, which has barred it from next-generation 5G networks due to concerns over its ties to the Chinese government.

Boeing 737 Max Software Update Working as Designed, CEO Says

In his first public speech since an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash that killed all 157 aboard on March 10, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said additional tests are expected in the coming weeks.

Google, Huawei Set to Pay Up to $400 to Affected Nexus 6P Owners

As per a proposed settlement to a class action lawsuit from some affected Nexus 6P users, Google and Huawei would be liable to pay a total of $9.75 million (roughly Rs. 67.39 crores).

Microsoft Confirms It's Working on Dark Mode for OneNote App

There's not much information about the intricacies of dark mode as of yet, but OneNote VP Laura Butler has confirmed that the company is working on it.

Walmart Responds to Bezos With Tweet Asking Amazon to Pay Taxes

Amazon.com Chief Executive Jeff Bezos on Thursday challenged retailers to hike their minimum wages to $16 an hour, prompting a comeback from Walmart.

Latest Wi-Fi Security Protocol Vulnerable to Attacks, Researchers Claim

Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) is affected by several design flaws that make it vulnerable to attacks, researchers have claimed.

PUBG, PS4 Slim, Spider-Man PS4, and More Discounts for Sony Summer Promotion

PUBG PS4, God of War, Spider-Man PS4, as well as PlayStation VR (PS VR), and the PS4 Slim 500GB and 1TB consoles have all received a price drop in India.

PUBG Banned by Nepal, Citing Negative Impact on Children

Nepal on Thursday banned the popular online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), saying its violent content had a negative impact on children, an official said.

LinkedIn Goes the Facebook Way With 'Reactions' Beyond the Simple 'Like'

LinkedIn's latest feature takes inspiration from Facebook, offering new reactions that blend in more appropriately with the social network's career-focused approach

Apple in Dutch Antitrust Spotlight for Allegedly Promoting Own Apps

Dutch competition agency ACM suggested the investigation may be expanded to Google's Play Store in future because of similar business practices by the company.

Samsung Galaxy A70 First Impressions

Samsung A70 packs the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 675 SoC, which we have already seen in the likes of Vivo V15 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Redmi Note 7 Series Sold Over 1 Million Units in India Since Launch

Xiaomi India has confirmed that it has managed to sell one million units of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, since its launch last month.

Huawei Will be World's Largest Smartphone Company by 2020 End: Richard Yu

Huawei's CEO of Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, has revealed that Huawei will become the world's largest smartphone company by the end of 2020. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2v1qIhK via

Disney+ to Gradually Expand Internationally, Starting in Europe

Disney said that after launching in the US on November 12 at $6.99 per month, Disney+ will gradually expand internationally, starting in Europe. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P5gw0Q via

Why Netflix Doesn't Have a Hindi or Tamil Interface Yet

In its desire to be more personalised than all other streaming services, Netflix is pushing into a variety of thumbnails for each piece of content. Meanwhile, its global reach means more headaches for... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ug47bz via

An Instagram Bug May Have Briefly Showed Your Stories to Strangers

An Instagram Stories bug may have revealed some of your Stories to strangers. The company has fixed the glitch, but it still highlights potential privacy risks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UIZn2r via

Intel Optane Memory H10 Hybrid SSD With QLC Flash Launching This Quarter

Intel has announced specifications and availability details for its hybrid Optane Memory H10 SSD which combines 3D Xpoint and QLC NAND flash. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P4G0eI via

Who Is in the Driver's Seat in Battle for South Korean Gaming Giant Nexon?

The sale of a controlling stake in the parent of South Korean gaming firm Nexon is now narrowing to a handful of serious bidders after generating fevered speculation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GiydHC via

Tesla, Panasonic to Seek Productivity Gains Before New Battery Investments

Panasonic said it was watching the demand situation in the electric car market before making any further investments in expanding the capacity of the Nevada plant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G1uXic via

Huawei Says Its Equipment as Secure as Any, Pans US Campaign

Huawei, the global market leader, is the target of a campaign by Washington, which has barred it from next-generation 5G networks due to concerns over its ties to the Chinese government. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UuZrTY via

Boeing 737 Max Software Update Working as Designed, CEO Says

In his first public speech since an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash that killed all 157 aboard on March 10, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said additional tests are expected in the coming weeks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Kw2WoN via

Google, Huawei Set to Pay Up to $400 to Affected Nexus 6P Owners

As per a proposed settlement to a class action lawsuit from some affected Nexus 6P users, Google and Huawei would be liable to pay a total of $9.75 million (roughly Rs. 67.39 crores). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UWuJTm via

Microsoft Confirms It's Working on Dark Mode for OneNote App

There's not much information about the intricacies of dark mode as of yet, but OneNote VP Laura Butler has confirmed that the company is working on it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VI3Q2s via

Walmart Responds to Bezos With Tweet Asking Amazon to Pay Taxes

Amazon.com Chief Executive Jeff Bezos on Thursday challenged retailers to hike their minimum wages to $16 an hour, prompting a comeback from Walmart. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2KDVBnc via

Latest Wi-Fi Security Protocol Vulnerable to Attacks, Researchers Claim

Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) is affected by several design flaws that make it vulnerable to attacks, researchers have claimed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2URGiuT via

PUBG, PS4 Slim, Spider-Man PS4, and More Discounts for Sony Summer Promotion

PUBG PS4, God of War, Spider-Man PS4, as well as PlayStation VR (PS VR), and the PS4 Slim 500GB and 1TB consoles have all received a price drop in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G8llSW via

PUBG Banned by Nepal, Citing Negative Impact on Children

Nepal on Thursday banned the popular online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), saying its violent content had a negative impact on children, an official said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2v1nMBS via

LinkedIn Goes the Facebook Way With 'Reactions' Beyond the Simple 'Like'

LinkedIn's latest feature takes inspiration from Facebook, offering new reactions that blend in more appropriately with the social network's career-focused approach from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UMGtHV via

Apple in Dutch Antitrust Spotlight for Allegedly Promoting Own Apps

Dutch competition agency ACM suggested the investigation may be expanded to Google's Play Store in future because of similar business practices by the company. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ito9gs via

Samsung Galaxy A70 First Impressions

Samsung A70 packs the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 675 SoC, which we have already seen in the likes of Vivo V15 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UwoGp4 via

Redmi Note 7 Series Sold Over 1 Million Units in India Since Launch

Xiaomi India has confirmed that it has managed to sell one million units of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, since its launch last month. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2uVbjzh via

Huawei MateBook E 2019 With 4G LTE Support, Snapdragon 850 Launched

Huawei MateBook E 2019 is the latest convertible from Huawei to boast of 4G LTE connectivity, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VDOpbJ via

Disney+ Streaming Service Undercuts Netflix on Price

Disney priced its highly anticipated streaming video service below Netflix in an aggressive move to challenge the dominant streaming service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G6YcAv via

Samsung Galaxy S10 Update Makes Fingerprint Sensor Faster: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S10 biometric software update is rolling out to users in Germany and Poland, and few units in Netherlands and United Kingdom are also receiving it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GaY1Uu via

Uber Unveils IPO With Warning It May Never Make a Profit

Uber Technologies said it has 91 million users, but growth is slowing and it may never make a profit. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ux4pQ1 via

Watch a New Teaser for Avengers: Endgame, Out in 15 Days

Marvel Studios has released a new 30-second TV spot for Avengers: Endgame, the highly-awaited follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War, which releases worldwide on April 26, 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2UAvYYL via

Elon Musk's SpaceX Sends World's Most Powerful Rocket on First Commercial Flight

The most powerful operational rocket in the world, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, launched its first commercial mission on Thursday from Florida in a key demonstration. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2D7TVvM via

Samsung Galaxy J6 Reportedly Receiving Android Pie Update With One UI

Samsung Galaxy J6 is reportedly receiving the Android Pie update in Italy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2G5H0v8 via

Israeli Spacecraft Crashes During Moon Landing: Mission Control

Israel's attempt at a moon landing failed at the last minute on Thursday when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2P4STFx via

Google Pay App Now Lets Users Buy, Sell Gold in India

Google on Thursday announced its partnership with MMTC-PAMP India for buying and selling gold through the Google Pay application. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ggwqm8 via