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Tesla's 'Extreme' Success in Norway Becomes Double-Edged Sword

In one of Tesla's biggest markets, it's been stung by its own success.

Elon Musk Mocks Bezos' Moon, Space Colony Plans

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has mocked Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos' moon plans saying they make no sense.

Xiaomi Dismisses Head of Africa Arm for Violating Chinese Decency Law

Xiaomi confirmed on Friday that it had dismissed the head of its Africa division for violating a Chinese law pertaining to indecent public behaviour.

OnePlus 7 Pro OxygenOS Software Page and Official Build Now Live

Like other OnePlus devices, the OnePlus 7 Pro gets its own software support page

TSMC to Continue Making Chips for Huawei: Report

TSMC has said it would continue delivering critical semiconductors to Huawei Technologies even as chip designer ARM has cut ties with the tech giant.

NASA Announces Contract for Space Station to Orbit Moon

NASA has been scrambling to pull off what many think is a near-impossible feat.

Vivo Z5x Is the Company's First Phone With a Hole-Punch Selfie Camera

Vivo Z5x on Friday made its debut in China. Vivo Z5x is the company's first smartphone with a hole-punch selfie camera and comes with features like a massive 5,000mAh battery. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2W26WTg via

Huawei Handsets Draw Fewer Clicks After US Ban: PriceSpy

Huawei handsets are drawing fewer clicks from online shoppers since the United States blacklisted the Chinese telecom company. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QnjSx2 via

Facebook to Start Testing 'GlobalCoin' Cryptocurrency This Year: Report

The company plans to setup a digital payment system in more than 12 countries by the first quarter of 2020, and it looks to start testing in the later part of 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/30KuJ95 via

BSNL Launches New Service to Recommend Best STV for Consumers

BSNL has announced the launch of BSNL My Offers feature of its subscribers. The feature will be available by dialling *121# and will help the subscribers in finding the best special tariff voucher... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EqWmtV via

Huawei Mobile Shipments Could Fall by Up to a Quarter in 2019: Analysts

Smartphone shipments at Huawei, the world's second-largest smartphone maker by volume, could tumble between 4 percent and 24 percent in 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X3nc2B via

Panasonic Says Has Not Stopped Supplies to Huawei, Still Investigating

Panasonic said on Friday it has not stopped any shipments of components to Huawei. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VYVyHy via

Realme 3 Pro to Go on Sale via 8,000 Retail Stores From May 28

Realme 3 Pro will soon be available to purchase offline from May 28. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QklLul via

All You Need to Know About Netflix's Next Indian Film, Chopsticks

Chopsticks trailer, release date, cast, review, and more - here's all you need to know about Netflix's next Indian original movie. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HWCC2C via

SpaceX Successfully Deploys 60 Starlink Internet Beaming Satellites

The Falcon 9 began to release the satellites at an altitude of 450 kilometres. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EuvyJw via

Tesla's 'Extreme' Success in Norway Becomes Double-Edged Sword

In one of Tesla's biggest markets, it's been stung by its own success. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JAbKIN via

Elon Musk Mocks Bezos' Moon, Space Colony Plans

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has mocked Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos' moon plans saying they make no sense. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VM9Mqk via

Xiaomi Dismisses Head of Africa Arm for Violating Chinese Decency Law

Xiaomi confirmed on Friday that it had dismissed the head of its Africa division for violating a Chinese law pertaining to indecent public behaviour. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2M4P3yx via

OnePlus 7 Pro OxygenOS Software Page and Official Build Now Live

Like other OnePlus devices, the OnePlus 7 Pro gets its own software support page from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VMsGxl via

TSMC to Continue Making Chips for Huawei: Report

TSMC has said it would continue delivering critical semiconductors to Huawei Technologies even as chip designer ARM has cut ties with the tech giant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/30CNHON via

NASA Announces Contract for Space Station to Orbit Moon

NASA has been scrambling to pull off what many think is a near-impossible feat. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2W76P96 via

Xiaomi Teases Launch of Higher Storage Redmi Go Variant in India

Xiaomi has announced that it is planning to bring a new higher storage variant of its Redmi Go smartphone. The company did not specify the details of this variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YNPa2L via

China Denounces Pompeo's Comments on Huawei

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced comments by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said the Huawei CEO was lying about ties to the Beijing government. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HSxFaP via

Xiaomi Teases Launch of Higher Storage Redmi Go Variant in India

Xiaomi has announced that it is planning to bring a new higher storage variant of its Redmi Go smartphone. The company did not specify the details of this variant.

China Denounces Pompeo's Comments on Huawei

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced comments by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said the Huawei CEO was lying about ties to the Beijing government.

Huawei Executive Accused of Starting a Spy Mission Against Rival

A senior Huawei executive is accused to be behind an alleged spy mission against a Silicon Valley chip startup.

Vivo V15 Price in India Slashed Once Again, Now Available at Rs. 19,990

Vivo V15 price in India has been cut to Rs. 19,990 - this is a Rs. 4,000 drop from its launch price.

Samsung Cloud's Free Storage Plan Reportedly Slashed to Just 5GB

Samsung Cloud will now offer 5GB of free cloud storage from June 1.

Instagram's IGTV Now Supports Landscape Videos

Instagram has now added support for landscape videos on IGTV. Initially, creators could only upload videos in a vertical-only format on IGTV.

Tesla to Make Record Deliveries in Q2, Musk's Leaked Email Says

Tesla is on course to deliver a record number of cars in the second quarter, beating the 90,700 it sent to customers in the final quarter of last year.

Huawei CEO Lying Over Ties to China Government, US Secretary of State Says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday the chief executive of China's Huawei was lying about his company's ties to the Beijing government.

Wikipedia Asks European Rights Court to Lift Turkey Ban

The foundation that runs Wikipedia said Thursday it had filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights to lift Turkey's two-year block on the website.

NASA's First-of-Kind Tests Look to Manage Drones in Cities

NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones.

Redmi 7A Unveiled, the Successor to the Popular Redmi 6A Budget Smartphone

Redmi 7A is official. A toned-down sibling of Redmi 7, the new Redmi 7A comes with entry-level specifications.

Google Duo's Group Video Calling Now Available Globally on Android, iOS

Google Duo has brought the Data Saving mode that comes as a replacement of the earlier Limit mobile data usage option.

Twitter Recorded 400 Million Lok Sabha Election Related Tweets in 2019

Twitter India said conversations around the 2019 Lok Sabha elections grew 600 percent from 2014 to reach 396 million tweets between January 1 and May 23.

Sarah Connor Is Back in the First Trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate

The first teaser trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate is here, which disregards all the other sequels after Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Dark Fate release date in India is November 1.

India Ranks Second in Government Requests for User Data, Facebook Says

The Indian government requested Facebook to provide data for 20,805 users (including 861 emergency requests) in the July-December 2018 period.

Qualcomm Leans on Appeals, Trump Help to Reverse US FTC Order

Qualcomm will now look to an appeals process that historically has gone in its favour -- as well as to possible intervention from the Trump administration.

Will Smith's Aladdin Is a Serviceable, Extravagant Remake but Nothing More

Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith, Disney's 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin follows the plot of the original movie beat for beat, while adding nothing new from a cultural...

Huawei Executive Accused of Starting a Spy Mission Against Rival

A senior Huawei executive is accused to be behind an alleged spy mission against a Silicon Valley chip startup. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JDC1Wy via

Vivo V15 Price in India Slashed Once Again, Now Available at Rs. 19,990

Vivo V15 price in India has been cut to Rs. 19,990 - this is a Rs. 4,000 drop from its launch price. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WhLfhi via

Samsung Cloud's Free Storage Plan Reportedly Slashed to Just 5GB

Samsung Cloud will now offer 5GB of free cloud storage from June 1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HzVsxa via

Instagram's IGTV Now Supports Landscape Videos

Instagram has now added support for landscape videos on IGTV. Initially, creators could only upload videos in a vertical-only format on IGTV. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2M7O6Wg via

Tesla to Make Record Deliveries in Q2, Musk's Leaked Email Says

Tesla is on course to deliver a record number of cars in the second quarter, beating the 90,700 it sent to customers in the final quarter of last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EvP5Jp via

Huawei CEO Lying Over Ties to China Government, US Secretary of State Says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday the chief executive of China's Huawei was lying about his company's ties to the Beijing government. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EvmeFd via

Wikipedia Asks European Rights Court to Lift Turkey Ban

The foundation that runs Wikipedia said Thursday it had filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights to lift Turkey's two-year block on the website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QnYqHZ via

NASA's First-of-Kind Tests Look to Manage Drones in Cities

NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YK01uD via

Redmi 7A Unveiled, the Successor to the Popular Redmi 6A Budget Smartphone

Redmi 7A is official. A toned-down sibling of Redmi 7, the new Redmi 7A comes with entry-level specifications. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WqEwkY via

Google Duo's Group Video Calling Now Available Globally on Android, iOS

Google Duo has brought the Data Saving mode that comes as a replacement of the earlier Limit mobile data usage option. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2wiqvrc via

Twitter Recorded 400 Million Lok Sabha Election Related Tweets in 2019

Twitter India said conversations around the 2019 Lok Sabha elections grew 600 percent from 2014 to reach 396 million tweets between January 1 and May 23. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WYXOLs via

Sarah Connor Is Back in the First Trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate

The first teaser trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate is here, which disregards all the other sequels after Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Dark Fate release date in India is November 1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HWJbSu via

India Ranks Second in Government Requests for User Data, Facebook Says

The Indian government requested Facebook to provide data for 20,805 users (including 861 emergency requests) in the July-December 2018 period. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X3vcRp via

Qualcomm Leans on Appeals, Trump Help to Reverse US FTC Order

Qualcomm will now look to an appeals process that historically has gone in its favour -- as well as to possible intervention from the Trump administration. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X3d5ej via

Will Smith's Aladdin Is a Serviceable, Extravagant Remake but Nothing More

Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith, Disney's 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin follows the plot of the original movie beat for beat, while adding nothing new from a cultural... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K0u1yh via

Google Now Lets Users Order Food via Search, Maps, Assistant

Google is now letting users order food directly via Search, Maps, or Assistant using its partnerships with delivery companies. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HzIek0 via

Google Now Lets Users Order Food via Search, Maps, Assistant

Google is now letting users order food directly via Search, Maps, or Assistant using its partnerships with delivery companies.

Here's When Samsung Will Roll Out Android Pie Update for Galaxy M-Series

Samsung has finally revealed when it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie update for its Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30 smartphones in India.

Huawei's Own Smartphone, Laptop OS to Be Ready by Autumn: Richard Yu

The international version of the system could be ready in the first or second quarter of 2020, the head of Huawei's consumer business, told US channel CNBC.

Huawei Mate X, Huawei P30 Pro Removed From Android Website

Google has had to suspend all business with Huawei after the US government imposed a ban on Huawei.

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Admits Buying iPhones for Family Members

Huawei founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, has revealed that he buys iPhone models for family members when they are abroad.

Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Star Trek: Picard

We now have a title - Star Trek: Picard - and the first teaser trailer for Patrick Stewart's return as Jean-Luc Picard, which is set to premiere in late 2019 on Amazon Prime Video in India.

Redmi Note 7S to Go on Next Sale in India on May 29

Redmi Note 7S price in India is set at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will be available Rs. 12,999.

Black Mirror Showrunners on Season 5 and Bandersnatch Reception

Black Mirror showrunners Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk about the reception to the interactive film Bandersnatch, and what's in store for Black Mirror season 5, out June 5 on Netflix.

Airtel Digital TV Reportedly Introduces New SD, HD Long-Term Packs

Airtel Digital TV has quietly introduced six new long-term DTH packs for its subscribers. While some of these packs are valid for both SD and HD subscribers, others are limited to just SD users.

Snapchat Employees Reportedly Snooped on Users Using Internal Tool

Workers across several departments at Snap who have privileged access to users' data spied on them for years, a Motherboard report has claimed.

Google's Secret 'Trashy Video' AI Said to Clean Up YouTube Homepage

YouTube is littered with extreme and misleading videos, and the company has been criticized for not doing enough to limit the dreck.

SpaceX Launches First Satellites for Musk's Starlink Internet Service

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on Thursday on a mission to carry the first batch of five dozen small satellites into low-Earth orbit.

OnePlus 7 Pro Doesn't Provide 3x Optical Zoom Fully as Promised: Report

This was discovered by a Reddit user, who has shared two photos from portrait mode and 3x zoom mode to show the difference.

MSI GT76 Titan, GE65 Raider, P65 Creator With 9th Gen Intel CPUs Launched

MSI has lifted the covers from the GT76 Titan and GE65 Raider gaming laptops, both of which are powered by 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processor.

Redmi K20 Teasers Confirm Game Turbo 2.0, DC Dimming, 4,000mAh Battery

Redmi K20 launch in China is set for May 28, but ahead of the official launch, its key features revealed on Weibo.

Laeta Kalogridis Is Reportedly Writing a Star Wars: KOTOR Movie

Laeta Kalogridis is reportedly working on a script for a movie adaptation of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which would be the first episode in a trilogy.

Facebook Removed 3 Billion Fake Accounts Over 6 Months, It Says

Facebook said it had removed more than 3 billion fake accounts between October and March, a spike in banned activity.

Here's When Samsung Will Roll Out Android Pie Update for Galaxy M-Series

Samsung has finally revealed when it plans to roll out the Android 9 Pie update for its Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30 smartphones in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QiKcrW via

Huawei's Own Smartphone, Laptop OS to Be Ready by Autumn: Richard Yu

The international version of the system could be ready in the first or second quarter of 2020, the head of Huawei's consumer business, told US channel CNBC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HQUBY3 via

Android Pie Update Finally Rolling Out for OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 3

The OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T Android Pie update is said to be a staged OTA rollout with a few users getting it today, while the rest will receive it in a few weeks in an incremental manner. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JC578H via

WhatsApp Status Updates Could Soon Be Posted as Facebook Stories

WhatsApp beta version 2.19.151 for Android is found to have the option to share status updates on Facebook and generate QR codes. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WnL83J via

Huawei Mate X, Huawei P30 Pro Removed From Android Website

Google has had to suspend all business with Huawei after the US government imposed a ban on Huawei. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EsM3FK via

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Admits Buying iPhones for Family Members

Huawei founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, has revealed that he buys iPhone models for family members when they are abroad. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X5Bzng via

Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Star Trek: Picard

We now have a title - Star Trek: Picard - and the first teaser trailer for Patrick Stewart's return as Jean-Luc Picard, which is set to premiere in late 2019 on Amazon Prime Video in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WkMDzQ via

Redmi Note 7S to Go on Next Sale in India on May 29

Redmi Note 7S price in India is set at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will be available Rs. 12,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YQYVNX via

Black Mirror Showrunners on Season 5 and Bandersnatch Reception

Black Mirror showrunners Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk about the reception to the interactive film Bandersnatch, and what's in store for Black Mirror season 5, out June 5 on Netflix. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K67L6p via

Airtel Digital TV Reportedly Introduces New SD, HD Long-Term Packs

Airtel Digital TV has quietly introduced six new long-term DTH packs for its subscribers. While some of these packs are valid for both SD and HD subscribers, others are limited to just SD users. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2WhqQZK via

Snapchat Employees Reportedly Snooped on Users Using Internal Tool

Workers across several departments at Snap who have privileged access to users' data spied on them for years, a Motherboard report has claimed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VOuXrM via

Google's Secret 'Trashy Video' AI Said to Clean Up YouTube Homepage

YouTube is littered with extreme and misleading videos, and the company has been criticized for not doing enough to limit the dreck. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2whcREE via

SpaceX Launches First Satellites for Musk's Starlink Internet Service

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on Thursday on a mission to carry the first batch of five dozen small satellites into low-Earth orbit. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X4N7Hh via

OnePlus 7 Pro Doesn't Provide 3x Optical Zoom Fully as Promised: Report

This was discovered by a Reddit user, who has shared two photos from portrait mode and 3x zoom mode to show the difference. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/30CwMf6 via

MSI GT76 Titan, GE65 Raider, P65 Creator With 9th Gen Intel CPUs Launched

MSI has lifted the covers from the GT76 Titan and GE65 Raider gaming laptops, both of which are powered by 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JCzETT via

Redmi K20 Teasers Confirm Game Turbo 2.0, DC Dimming, 4,000mAh Battery

Redmi K20 launch in China is set for May 28, but ahead of the official launch, its key features revealed on Weibo. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YMWEmN via

Laeta Kalogridis Is Reportedly Writing a Star Wars: KOTOR Movie

Laeta Kalogridis is reportedly working on a script for a movie adaptation of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which would be the first episode in a trilogy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K0iqQ0 via

Facebook Removed 3 Billion Fake Accounts Over 6 Months, It Says

Facebook said it had removed more than 3 billion fake accounts between October and March, a spike in banned activity. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JBkbDE via

Breakup Isn't the Answer, Facebook's Zuckerberg Says

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday rejected the idea of breaking up the social media giant as off-target. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2HRLMx5 via

NASA Unveils Schedule for 'Artemis' 2024 Moon Mission

NASA on Thursday unveiled the calendar for the "Artemis" program that will return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in half a century. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VM9W0O via

Instagram Claims It Is Not the Source of Influencer Data Breach

Instagram has said it was not the source of private contact information for millions of influential users of the service recently found in an unguarded online database. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Woaezq via

Trump Says 'Dangerous' Huawei Could Be Included in US-China Trade Deal

Trump said US complaints against Huawei might be resolved within the framework of a US-China trade deal, while at the same time calling it "very dangerous. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JXCfHD via

Realme C2 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12pm

Realme C2 price in India is set at Rs. 5,999, while the higher-end version packing 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage carries a price tag of Rs. 7,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JZ7vpD via

Vivo Z5x Set to Launch Today: Watch Live Stream, Expected Specifications

Vivo is all set to unveil its new Z5x smartphone in China today. . The Vivo Z5x launch event will start at 7:30pm CST (5pm IST) and will be streamed live on Weibo and Vivo's official website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2X5Rdiy via

BenQ W1700M, TK1800 Projectors Launched in India Starting at Rs. 1,99,000

BenQ has launched the W1700M cinema projector and the TK800 sports projector in India at a starting price of Rs. 1,99,000. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2VLlbXk via

Samsung Patents Innovative Out-Folding Design for a Foldable Smartphone

A Samsung patent published on the USPTO may indicate one of the two new foldable smartphone designs the company is said to be working on. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Qld3fh via