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Friday, 30 December 2022

A17 chip for iPhone 15 may focus on battery life over power

When discussing the 3nm process that will be used for the iPhone 15, Apple chipmaker TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) put more emphasis on power efficiency than performance, reports 9to5Google.

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New Twitter will aim to optimise unregretted user minutes, says Elon Musk

Currently busy making Twitter faster, Musk has brought the company back from bankruptcy and is now striving to get profitable.

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Google's Waze app adds new feature that warns about dangerous roads

The feature also only displays one pop-up notification about the dangerous roads around the driver, possibly to keep caution from growing.

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Google Nearby Share gets Material You redesign on Android

A new wave animation runs from left to right when the app is "Looking for nearby devices", also the text now has a slightly bigger font and is centred.

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South Korea to boost regulations to rein in market power abuses by platform firms

The South Korean government said on Thursday it will strengthen legal and administrative regulations to rein in excessive concentration of power in the local platform market led by tech giants Naver and Kakao.

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Thursday, 29 December 2022

Bahamas regulator holds FTX assets pending delivery to customers, creditors

The Securities Commission of the Bahamas said that it is holding FTX assets worth $3.5 billion based on market pricing at the time of transfer on a temporary basis to deliver them to customers and creditors who own them.

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'Stay Safe Online' campaign launched by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The objective of the 'Stay Safe Online Campaign' is to raise awareness among citizens to stay safe in the online world due to the widespread use of social media platforms and the rapid adoption of digital payments.

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How to enable 'Auto-Delete Messages' feature on Telegram

Telegram was the first app to introduce the self-destructing message feature (way back in 2013). Unlike WhatsApp, any messages sent or received by users can be deleted without leaving a trace when this feature is enabled. Users can also set up timers to automatically delete chats after a predetermined amount of time.

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Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Twitter outage hits thousands of users globally

Twitter Inc suffered a major outage on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users globally unable to access the popular social media platform or use its key features.

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How to stay invisible on WhatsApp without deleting the app from your phone

WhatsApp is the world’s most-popular instant messaging app. The Facebook parent Meta-owned app’s largest market in terms of users is India. The country has almost 500 million WhatsApp users. The fact that WhatsApp is used by almost half a billion users in India shows its importance as a connectivity and instant messaging tool.

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Mac gets time tracking app 'Balance' with focus on work-life balance

Alexander Sandberg, a product-minded iOS/macOS developer who developed the app, shared the launch of the application on Twitter.

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China to import 45 foreign video games, grants multiple licences to Tencent

The approval of imported games effectively marks the end of Beijing's crackdown on the video games industry, which began last August when regulators suspended the game approval process.

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How to set illustrated profile pictures in Contacts app

“Illustrations” feature basically offers a large collection of images, some of which are of animals, locations and cities, nature, food, interests and hobbies, sports, and recreation. These collections were previously present in the "Illustrations" section of Gmail and the company has now added more images as well as illustrations to each of these subcategories.

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How to disable all alerts/notifications on WhatsApp without deleting the app

While WhatsApp is very useful, the continuous and incessant pinging of notifications on the platform can be irritating. These can be really annoying when one is in a meeting, vacation or just looking for complete personal time out with no disturbance of any kind. For this one way is to disable notifications on WhatsApp for sometime.

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Tuesday, 27 December 2022

Crypto exchange Kraken to stop operations in Japan

US-based crypto exchange Kraken said it would cease its operations in Japan next month, citing the current market conditions in the country and a weak crypto market globally.

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FTX customers file class action to lay claim to dwindling assets

FTX customers filed a class action lawsuit against the failed crypto exchange and its former top executives including Sam Bankman-Fried, seeking a declaration that the company's holdings of digital assets belong to customers.

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Apple supplier TSMC will start production of 3nm chips soon

A rumour in June claimed that the iPhone maker might use the new chip process in its M2 Pro chip in certain Macs that would ship next year, the report said.

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How to set alerts for upcoming movies on the Paytm App

Paytm digital wallet and payments app that allows users to pay utility bills, transportation tickets, rent, groceries and others. Paytm app also sends alerts allowing users to stay updated on the movies that are coming to theaters. If you like to know about the latest movies, you can set up alerts on the Paytm app.

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How to enable and use YouTube video 'Queue' feature

It's important to note that the YouTube "Queue" feature is entirely different from the "Save to Watch Later" or "Save to playlist" features. These enable users to permanently save a video so they can watch it at a later time or at their convenience from a playlist.

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Industry hails move to make MeitY as nodal ministry for online gaming

Industry leaders hailed the government's decision to appoint the IT Ministry as the nodal agency for online gaming-related matters.

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Apple Japan hit with $98 million in back taxes, says Nikkei

Apple Inc's Japan unit is being charged 13 billion yen ($98 million) in additional taxes for bulk sales of iPhones and other Apple devices to foreign tourists that were incorrectly exempted from the consumption tax, the Nikkei newspaper said.

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Samsung raises over $10 mn for Global Goals

Samsung Electronics announced that it has reached a significant milestone to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or the Global Goals, with a contribution of more than $10 million to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

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Monday, 26 December 2022

Government makes USB-C charging port mandatory: What it means for iPhone and Android smartphone users

Following in the European Union's footsteps of mandating USB-C chargers for all electronics, the Indian government too is moving in a similar direction. The government has further chalked out its plan to standardise charging ports for smartphones, laptops and tablets in India. As a part of these, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – the body that is responsible for quality certification of electronics and gadgets in the country – is formalising charging standards in the country.

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Apple fires TikToking employee over medical leave, not videos

Campbell first gained attention in August when she released a video explaining why users should never remove the Activation Lock from a stolen iPhone.

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How to use Realme UI 4.0 payment protection feature

Realme has confirmed that the new Realme UI 4.0 operating system, which is based on Android 13, features bright colours for an improved user experience and 30 new icons. The Smart Always-On Display (AOD) feature of Realme's new custom ROM enables users to access multiple apps without having to unlock their phone.

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

WhatsApp working on feature to let users report status updates

If users see any suspicious status update that might violate the Terms of Service, they will be able to report it to the moderation team with the new option.

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Google Discover: How to disable video autoplay feature on Android

Google Discover pushes a variety of news and stories to the Google search app, and you can customise the Discover feed by adding your interests. It aims to help users find online content that reflects their interests, and each Google Discover feed is personalised for each user.

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Twitter removes suicide prevention feature, says it's under revamp

Twitter Inc removed a feature in the past few days that promoted suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, according to two people familiar with the matter who said it was ordered by new owner Elon Musk.

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Friday, 23 December 2022

Apple temporarily pulls option to upgrade to new HomeKit architecture

The ability to upgrade to a new Home app architecture is one of the key features in iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, with the tech giant claiming that the upgrade offers "improved performance and reliability."

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Google Chat lets users filter search results with search chips on web

The filters available to help users include: From, Said in, Date, Has file, Has link and Mentions me, Google said in a Workspace Updates' blogpost.

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

Meta making Quest 2's GPU more powerful

The company is working on ways to improve developer tools and experiences to help them enhance pixel quality and application performance, Meta said in a Quest blogpost.

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Tesla offers discount on some car models in US, Canada

The company is giving a $7,500 credit in the United States and a $5,000 credit in Canada on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered before the end of the year, and also free supercharging for 10,000 km (6,000 miles), the pages showed.

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How to change availability status in Gmail, Google Chat

The feature is available for the desktop as well as Android versions of the app. In addition to adding a custom status, three default options are also offered, which include Automatic (based on activity), Do Not Disturb, and Set as Away.

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Apple working on tech to make AR feel more real, claims report

Apple acknowledges that this is "useful for notification applications," but points out that the odd tap differs from the "continuous torque or force" that a head-mounted display (HMD) might provide.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Twitter announces 'Blue for Business' service

Twitter announced its new 'Blue for Business' service, a new way for businesses and their affiliates to verify and distinguish themselves on the micro-blogging platform.

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Lina Khan-led FTC grills Zuckerberg over Meta's plan to acquire Within

Zuckerberg told FTC authorities during the hearing that fitness is not his priority in the VR space and he would rather focus on social, gaming and productivity use cases.

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How to use WhatsApp's latest 'Accidental delete' feature

The company has now introduced an all-new feature to help users avoid ‘accidental’ messaging situations. The popular social media app has released ‘Accidental Delete’ feature for all Android and iPhone users.

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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Facial recognition wielded in India to enforce COVID policy

The Associated Press was given rare access to the operations earlier this year as part of an investigation into the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools used by law enforcement around the world.

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US Navy awards Amazon Web Services contract worth over $700 million

The deal will provide the Navy with access to Amazon Web Services' (AWS) commercial cloud environment, Professional Services, and its training and certification courses.

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Meta Reality Labs puts 'about half' of operating expenses into AR

For it to work properly, the headset needs to understand the users' room as a 3D space by recognising the surfaces and objects around them and how they can interact with digital objects.

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Nvidia to remove GameStream feature on Shield devices

Chip-maker Nvidia has announced that it is planning to remove a feature for streaming PC games called "GameStream" from its Shield TVs and tablets.

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Monday, 19 December 2022

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses

Epic said it agreed to the FTC settlement because it wants "to be at the forefront of consumer protection and provide the best experience for our players." The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods.

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Centre to introduce policy or new law on online gaming soon, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

"Every State has shown serious concern about the impact online gaming is having on society, particularly the addictive part of it -- people are getting addicted, people are weirdly exhibiting behaviour not within social norms, which is affecting harmony of society," Vaishnav said.

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Goa govt launches policy to promote drone manufacturing, provide value-added services

Sawant also inaugurated an additive manufacturing hub at the head office of the Information and Technology department in the presence of Minister Rohan Khaunte in Panaji.

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How to report offensive messages, conversations on Instagram

The popular social media platform Instagram gives you the option to report an entire conversation that you think is offensive with another person. It is important to note that group chats are not supported by this feature. Here’s how you can do it:

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Samsung may delay the launch date of the Galaxy S23 series, here’s why

As per the report, Samsung is unable to decide on the pricing of the upcoming devices. Since the smartphone market is overcrowded and highly competitive, pricing the products before a major launch can be tricky for companies. Apple launched its latest iPhone 14 series a few months ago and the entry-level model starts at Rs 79,990.

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Saturday, 17 December 2022

Apple to allow third-party app stores on iPhones in European Union

Apple's rivals are positioning themselves as the go-to alternative to its dominant App Store as the iPhone maker prepares to allow others on its devices in the European Union.

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Friday, 16 December 2022

How to customise the always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, give it the ‘Android effect’

After a long wait, as many would say, Apple brought an always-on display to iPhones, with the iPhone 14 series. But in the iPhone 14 series, too, the feature is available only on two top-end phones – iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, Apple's idea of an always-on display is far from what everyone has been expecting, and also the always-on display that has been there on many Android phones for years.

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Honda's new Accord to offer Google built-in

The 2023 Accord will be the company's first vehicle with Google built-in, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, and will arrive at dealers next month, Honda said in a blogpost.

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YouTube Music may allow users to create custom radio

Currently, it already lets users customise their current queue by familiarity, genre, mood, energy level, and more directly from the Now Playing screen.

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Tinder's new 'Relationship Goals' to help users match with more intention

The new feature has started to roll out globally to members in several countries and will be available to all members by January 5, 2023, said the company.

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Global mobile ad spend to reach $362 billion in 2023, claims report

According to the data.ai report, mobile will take over the share of the advertising wallet as more time than ever is spent in apps, with total hours on track to surpass four trillion on Android phones alone in 2022.

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Google Chrome to give price drop alerts

Users don't need to refresh the page every day to see the price of any product. They can opt-in to receive an email or mobile notification from Chrome if there is a price drop, the tech giant said in a blog post.

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Instagram Guides: How to group your posts in one place

Instagram Guides offers users the ability to create guides for places, products, and posts. You can create a thread of Instagram posts using the Posts format, complete with eye-catching titles and descriptions. Further, you can promote products that are listed in the Instagram Shop by curating them using the Products format.

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Thursday, 15 December 2022

Mario Kart 7 receives first update in 10 years

The earlier update was released on May 15, 2012, in which it was made available to eliminate shortcut exploits in the Wuhu Loop, Maka Wuhu, and Bowser Castle 1 tracks when they were played in the Online Multiplayer Mode.

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Google Docs rolls out code blocks for easier formatting

The new feature gives users the ability to visualise code with industry standards, making code readable and collaboration much easier.

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Binance CEO says deposits returning after mega $1.14 billion withdrawals

Amid the FTX collapse saga, customers withdrew $1.14 billion in just 12 hours from leading crypto exchange Binance and according to its CEO, the massive withdrawals were "handled with ease" and "things seem to have stabilised" now.

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Former Twitter employee jailed for over 3 years for spying for Saudi Arabia

Former Twitter employee Ahmad Abouammo has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia, media reported on Thursday.

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Chinese government-backed hackers exploiting bug in Citrix products, says US NSA

Chinese government-backed hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in two widely used Citrix networking products to gain access to systems, the US government has warned.

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NASA sensors to detect methane produced by landfills globally

NASA sensors will soon help scientists detect methane emitted by landfills across the globe, according to the US space agency.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2022

WhatsApp Pay India head Vinay Choletti quits after 4 months

Choletti replaced Manesh Mahatme, who joined WhatsApp from Amazon, in September this year.

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How to delete transaction history on the Google Pay app

Even if you delete your Google Pay conversations with other users, Google still has a copy of your transaction history. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you delete your GPay transactions using the mobile app:

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Samsung Galaxy S23 spotted on NBTC certification: Expected specs

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is rumoured to feature a 6.1 inch AMOLED display that may support a refresh rate of 120Hz. In addition to this, the device is said to offer a Full HD+ resolution display.

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Moto X40 receives HDR+ certification ahead of official launch

Previous rumours suggest that the upcoming Moto X40 smartphone will sport a 6.67-inch OLED display that might offer Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

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Moto E13 spotted on Geekbench: Expected specs and features

the Geekbench listing of the upcoming Moto E13 reveals that the smartphone will feature an octa-core ARM Unisoc T606 processor, where each core will be clocked at 1.61GHz. The device scored 318 points in Geekbench’s single-core tests and 995 points in the multi-core test. The benchmarking platform has also revealed some more expected details about the phone.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Oppo Find X6 leaked image reveals designs: What to expect

Oppo Find X5 had a smaller rectangular camera bump in the rear panel. The image shows that the company has increased the size of the rectangular rear camera module which also has the Hasselblad branding placed below the sensors. The Hasselblad branding seems to take up almost 33% of the entire camera module.

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Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy F14 5G receive BIS certification

The Galaxy M14 5G budget smartphone from Samsung was recently listed on Geekbench, suggesting some of its key specifications such as its operating system, RAM, and chipset details. The smartphone has now got the BIS certification website, suggesting that it will soon be released in India.

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Sundar Pichai leaves Google employees worried about layoffs

“What the company is trying hard to do is to make important decisions, be disciplined, prioritise where we can, rationalise where we can, so that we are set up to better weather the storm, regardless of what’s ahead. I think that’s what we should focus on and try and do our best there,” Pichai was quoted as saying.

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Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council after key members quit

Twitter dissolved its advisory group Trust and Safety Council, after nearly all key members resigned in protest of controversial changes Elon Musk has brought to the company.

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Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon edition goes on sale in India: Price, availability, features and more

Oppo is selling this smartphone exclusively through the e-commerce portal Flipkart and it is already available on the platform for Rs 45,999. The Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon limited edition will pack 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

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Monday, 12 December 2022

Gold is better portfolio diversifier than bitcoin, says Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs expects gold, with its real demand drivers, to outperform the highly volatile bitcoin in the long term, the bank wrote in a research note.

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IBM partners with Japan's Rapidus in bid to manufacture advanced chips

IBM Corp and Rapidus, a newly formed chip maker backed by the Japanese government, announced a partnership that aims to manufacture the world's most advanced chips in Japan by the second half of the decade.

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OnePlus 11 battery specs tipped online: What to expect

The latest 3C certification has confirmed that the OnePlus 11 smartphone will support 100W fast charging. The wall charger that will power the upcoming device was also listed on the certification site with the model number VCBAJACH and will offer a maximum output of 11V/9.1A. This is the same adapter that comes with the Realme GT2 Explorer Master edition smartphone.

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Parents sue Fortnite creator for 'addictive' game

A group of Canadian parents has sued the maker of the video game Fortnite, claiming it turns kids into gaming addicts, which makes them stop eating, sleeping and bathing.

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U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

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US man accused of stalking victim with Apple's AirTags

The authorities have arrested a US man after knowing that he placed Apple AirTags on a victim's car to stalk them.

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Sunday, 11 December 2022

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 design, battery details tipped online: What to expect

For years, Samsung has been trying to remove the display crease on its foldable phones. The speculated water drop hinge could be a way to eliminate the crease on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5. This new design will offer a water drop-shaped gap along the fold line between the two halves of the folding display.

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China's PC shipments fall 13% over weakening commercial demand

The shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations in China fell by 13 per cent in Q3 2022, while tablets were down 3 per cent (year-on-year), a new report has shown.

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Elon Musk may be planning to sue some Twitter employees, here's why

An email by Musk to employees, accessed by Platformer's Zoe Schiffer, reads that Twitter will "immediately seek damages" if they violate their non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

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Amazon to end support for this healthcare-related Alexa feature available in US

The Alexa healthcare programme allowed patients to share Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-protected information with healthcare organisations through Alexa, reports Voicebot.ai. The invite-only programme was first launched in 2019 for select developers.

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Saturday, 10 December 2022

FTX secretly funded crypto news site, claims Axios

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX secretly funded media company the Block for over a year with money sent to the Block's chief executive, Axios reported, citing sources.

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WhatsApp to Delhi HC: Can't stop circulation of 'sexually explicit' video without users' numbers

In wake of the Delhi High Court ordering the taking down of sexually explicit video of a judicial officer, social media platforms on Friday told the court that they have removed the video and blocked several URLs.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear Coinbase arbitration dispute

The US Supreme Court agreed to hear cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc's bid to halt lawsuits the company contends belong in private arbitration, including one by a user suing after a scammer stole from his account.

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FTX founder Bankman-Fried to testify before US House panel

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify before a US House committee, the cryptocurrency exchange's founder and the congressional panel said on Friday, as regulators investigate his role in the wake of its collapse.

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Friday, 9 December 2022

Nio to install 20 battery-swapping stations in EnBW charging parks

Nio launched in Germany in October on a leasing model, with users leasing cars with a 75 gigawatt hour battery for 1,199-1,295 euros ($1,171-$1,264) a month, depending on the length of the subscription, which can be as short as a month.

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Low-code software platform Airtable lays off over 250 employees

The impacted employees will get at least 16 weeks of severance pay, accelerated equity vesting, and support from an immigration counsel if on visa.

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Tecno Phantom X2 series teased to launch in India soon: Details inside

Tecno unveiled the upcoming products at its Tecno Flagship Product Launch 2022 event held on December 7 in Dubai. After which, the company announced that it is heading for the launch of the Phantom X2 series smartphones along with the Megabook S1 laptop in India via the Tecno Mobile India official Twitter handle.

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Thursday, 8 December 2022

Jio Phone 5G spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 480+ chipset: What to expect

Earlier, the company announced its partnership with Google and Qualcomm in developing the “ultra-affordable” 5G smartphones for India. According to a report by FoneArena, the upcoming device has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website with model number LS1654QB5. The Geekbench listing has revealed some of the key specs of the Jio Phone 5G.

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Intel begins layoffs, offers unpaid leave to factory workers globally

In October, Intel said it plans to drive nearly $3 billion in annual savings in the near term and $8 billion to $10 billion by the end of 2025, and these savings will majorly come from "people costs" from both operations and sales departments.

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Tesla plans to return to radar tech in its electric cars next month

Since 2016, Tesla claimed that all its vehicles produced going forward have "all the needed hardware" to become self-driving with future software updates.

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Google allows Pixel users to enable Wi-Fi in Airplane Mode

With Android 11, Google started allowing users to turn on Bluetooth even when the Airplane Mode is enabled. The tech giant is now extending this feature to Wi-Fi on Pixel phones. Google enabled the Bluetooth feature to keep users’ headphones and smartwatches connected. The company is now bringing a similar feature for Wi-Fi as the Airplane Mode will now ask Pixe users to turn on their cellular data.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro specs tipped online: What to expect

The TENAA listing of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro smartphone claims that the upcoming device will sport a 6.8-inch OLED display that will offer a resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels. The handset is also expected to utilise the entire screen space as it will have narrow bezels and an in-display selfie camera.

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Honda to begin selling mini-commercial electric vans in spring 2024

Japanese automakers are turning to small commercial trucks as one way to make battery electric vehicles (BEVs) popular in the country, tapping into car size unique to the country amid pressure to slash its carbon footprint.

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SC mobile app 2.0 launched, law officers can view court proceedings real time

The mobile application, which was earlier in existence, granted access to lawyers and advocates on-record to watch court proceedings. It also showed the status of the cases, orders, and judgments.

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Oppo’s next foldable phones likely to launch on December 15

Oppo is now heading towards the launch of its next foldable phones in China at the INNO day event. Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip is expected to be unveiled on December 15. Of these, Find N2 will succeed the Oppo Find N launched in China in December 2021.

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Brahmastra, IPL, Russia-Ukraine war and more: What India searched for on Google in 2022

If 2021 saw people taking their first guarded steps into a post-pandemic era, 2022 marked the year we bounced back stronger in many ways. In this journey, Search helped people find a world of information – be it questions on everyday interests, new passions, or more intricate topics. As the year comes to a close, Google India has announced the 'Year in Search 2022' results, looking back at the moments that captivated India's interest in 2022 across a broad range of topics.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Blume Ventures closes its 4th fund at over $250 million

Homegrown venture fund Blume Ventures, which focuses on early-stage technology-led startups announced it has closed its Fund IV at over $250 million, bringing the firms asset under management (AUM) to over $600 million.

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Tim Cook, Joe Biden plan 'make in America' chips at TSMC plant

In a bid to cut the dependency on China amid the supply chain turmoil, US President Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim Cook have announced plans to start using chips made in the US, after opening a new processor factory in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Walmart, Flipkart join hands with NSIC to help MSMEs grow, unlock export potential

The Vriddhi programme also includes training, seminars and mentoring sessions conducted regularly for MSMEs. Tens of thousands of MSMEs have registered for the programme from metros and Tier II and III cities across India.

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Uber Eats to pay millions for listing US restaurants without consent

Over $5 million will go toward paying damages back to Chicago restaurants that were affected, and $1.5 million will go to Chicago for the costs incurred during the city's two-year investigation into the matter.

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How to set up parental controls on Netflix

Netflix is one of the biggest over-the-top (OTT) platforms in the world. The OTT platform offers a wide range of content across genres including TV shows, movies and games. Netflix also keeps adding new content every now and then. That being said, the platform is home to a slew of content suitable for different age groups.

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OnePlus 11 leaked renders surface online: What to expect

The latest leaked render of the OnePlus 11 shows the smartphone in two colour options -- Black and Mint Green. As per the report, these two colour variants are likely to be named Matte Black and Glossy Green. It also shows that the Glossy Green variant has a dual-tone back panel design which is even slightly noticeable on the Matte Black option.

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Google Pixel Fold spotted on Geekbench, may arrive with Tensor G2 chipset

The upcoming foldable phone was listed on the Geekbench site with 12 GB of RAM and is expected to run Android 13 out-of-the-box. The leaked renders have earlier revealed that the Pixel Fold may have a large foldable screen. The smartphone is also expected to have an outer display with a metal frame and a glass back, just like the Pixel 7 series.

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Monday, 5 December 2022

Ukraine warns of emergency blackouts after more missile hits

Ukraine warned there would be emergency blackouts once again in several regions as it repaired damage from missile attacks it said destroyed homes and knocked out power, while Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking deep inside Russia with drones.

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Redmi K60 retail box images appear online, tipped to feature MIUI 14

Redmi is reportedly working on the launch of the K60 series. The series is likely to include three models-- Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro and the Redmi K60E. Ahead of the launch, the retail box images of the vanilla Redmi K60 smartphone may have leaked online.

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As Musk is learning, content moderation is a messy job

Anglin, the founder of an infamous neo-Nazi website, was reinstated, one of many previously banned users to benefit from an amnesty granted by Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk. The next day, Musk banished Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, after he posted a swastika with a Star of David in it.

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Sunday, 4 December 2022

New Zealand plans a law to require Facebook, Google to pay for news

The New Zealand government said it will introduce a law that will require big online digital companies such as Alphabet Inc's Google and Meta Platforms Inc to pay New Zealand media companies for the local news content that appears on their feeds.

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Elon Musk advises US President Joe Biden to just buy a Tesla

Biden recently announced the release of the first round of funding for a nationwide EV charging network, financing the construction of stations in 35 states.

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Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of expected redesign

There have been rumours throughout the past week that Tesla was developing a new Model 3 that will be launched in the second half of 2023, reports Electrek.

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Realme GT Neo 5 specs leaked, may arrive with improved charging, camera

The Realme GT Neo 3 series was unveiled in India in March this year. Both models in the lineup were introduced as the world’s first phones with 150W fast charging that claims to charge up to 50% in 5 minutes and 100% in less than 15 minutes.

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Saturday, 3 December 2022

Apple 'fully resumed' advertising on Twitter, says Musk

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has said that the tech giant Apple has "fully resumed" advertising on the micro-blogging platform.

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US dismisses indictment against Huawei CFO that strained US-China relations

A US judge on Friday dismissed an indictment against Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co, formally ending a criminal sanctions case that strained US-China relations.

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Friday, 2 December 2022

ShareChat lays off less than 5% of its workforce, shuts fantasy sports app Jeet11

ShareChat (Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd) is India's largest homegrown social media company, with more than 400 million monthly active users (MAUs) across all its platforms.

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Cooler data centres for a warming world

​Across the globe, hot days are getting hotter and more frequent. Climate change is causing increased intense heat waves and the temperatures to soar to record degrees. The month of March this year was the hottest in India, since 1901. During this summer, many large corporations' data centres were impacted by the severe heat leading to large-scale outages across countries.

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Watch: How Museum of Possibilities uses Echo smart speakers and Alexa to help people with disabilities

The ‘Museum of Possibilities’ is Tamil Nadu state’s first facility for people with disabilities that showcases various accessible technologies and assistive devices such as Amazon’s Alexa voice service, Echo smart speakers, and Fire TV. The visitors of the Museum can now learn how Alexa can help people with vision and locomotor disabilities to access entertainment content, get information, control smart home appliances, connect with friends/ family and more.

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Oppo Reno 8T appears on multiple listing sites, likely to feature 33W charging support

Oppo is reportedly working on expanding its Reno 8 series. The smartphone is likely to be the Oppo Reno 8T and has appeared on several certification sites that include TKDN, EEC, BIS, SIRIM, and Element Materials Technology bearing the model number CPH2481.

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Redmi 11A global variant gets listed on IMDA database: Expected specs and availability

Apart from the device’s name, the IMDA listing hasn’t revealed any key specifications of the smartphone. However, the IMDA approval suggests that Redmi 11A will release in global markets aside from India and China. The TENAA listing has revealed some key specs of the upcoming phone.

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How to clean up cache, cookies, and history on Chrome

Chrome allows a fast browsing experience on your laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets. If you are a regular Chrome user, there could be times when the browser faces lag issues and doesn't function properly. Here is how you can fix and speed up Chrome:

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Thursday, 1 December 2022

This popular ‘puzzle game’ on Google Play Store with over a million downloads exposed player data

A popular puzzle game on Google Play Store has reportedly leaked players' progress data. The game in question is Fruits Mania: Belle's Adventure game, where players solve puzzles in an attempt to save the "poor fairies from the greedy raccoons.”

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How to enable Android 13 themed icons: A step-by-step guide

Previously, only Google's apps could change colours according to your phone’s background. A sizable number of third-party apps have now also added support for themed icons on devices with the recent Android 13 upgrade. Here’s how you can switch from regular icons to Android 13’s theme icons on your device:

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Oppo Find N2 Flip leaked video reveals design: What to expect

Oppo seems to have positioned the power key (integrated with the fingerprint scanner) and the volume rockers on the right side of the foldable phone. The Find N2 Flip is rumoured to be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chipset.

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This is the best game of 2022 on Android and iOS: All you need to know about it

EA Games and Respawn Entertainment launched the free-to-play battle royale game Apex Legends Mobile. At the time of launch, the game managed to grab players' attention and it appears that the player base never went away making it win the best game of 2022 award on both Apple Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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Samsung Galaxy M04 surfaces on Google Play Console: Expected specs and design

The upcoming Galaxy M04 device has reportedly bagged several certifications including BIS, Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG. The phone’s support has also allegedly gone live recently. Now, a new report claims that the smartphone was spotted on Samsung India’s website with the model number SM-M045F/DS. The Google Play listing has not only revealed some of the key specifications but has also teased the front design of the device.

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