Spider-Man PS4 Release Date, Price, Editions, Download Size, and More

The new Spider-Man game is out the first week of September on PS4. From release date to download size, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Spider-Man title.

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Tencent Loses $20 Billion in Value After China Attacks Myopia With Gaming Curbs

China's Ministry of Education, in a notice late on Thursday, directed the publishing regulator to limit the number of new online video games.

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Lenovo Ideapad 530S Review

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S is a premium thin and light laptop that performs well, but how does it compare to the MacBook Air? We review to find out.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 First Impressions

Sony has given its latest flagship, the Xperia XZ3, a major facelift. Will that be enough to make it a serious contender? Here are some early thoughts.

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Coolpad Cool Play 7C With 18:9 Display Gets Listed Online: Price, Specifications, Features

Key features of the Coolpad Cool Play 7C include an 18:9 TFT panel, up to 4GB of RAM, and three gradient colour variants.

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Vivo X23 confirmed specs leaked ahead of launch

The device will offer a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with an aspect 19:5:9 aspect ratio.

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Android OS to clock nearly 85 market share in 2018, claims IDC

Android OS is expected to capture nearly 85 percent market share in the operating system space by the end of 2018. The volumes of the smartphones with Android OS are expected to grow at a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.4 percent, with shipments approaching 1.41 billion in 2022, market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said in its latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Also, the average selling prices (ASPs) of the Android shipments are growing at a double-digit pace and are expected to grow 11.4 percent in 2018 to $262, up from $235 in 2017. For iOS, the firm said that iPhone volumes are expected to grow by 2.1 percent in 2018 to 220.4 million in total. IDC forecasts iPhones to grow at a five-year CAGR of 2.0 percent, reaching volumes of 238.5 million by 2022. When it comes to the worldwide smartphone market, IDC says that it is expected to decline again in 2018 and will experience low single-digit growth from 2019 through the end of its forecast in 2022. The firm forecasts worldwide smartphone shipments to decline 0.7 percent in 2018 to 1.455 billion units, down from 1.465 billion in 2017. However, the market is believed to return to positive growth in the second half of 2018 with volumes up 1.1 percent compared to the second half of 2017. In the long-term forecast, the overall smartphone market is expected to reach 1.646 billion units shipped in 2022. When breaking down the growth by device type, the large-screen smartphones (5.5 inch and larger) will lead the charge with volumes of 941.6 million in 2018, accounting for 64.7 percent of all smartphones, up from 623.2 million units in 2017 and 42.5 percent share. By 2022, shipments of these larger screen smartphones will jump to 1.391 billion units, or 84.5 percent of overall shipment volume. Also, the anticipation of the two iPhone models with over 6-inch display and available for shipment in the second half of 2018, will act as another catalyst toward driving these important display trends. “With two out of three new iPhones expected to be larger than 6 inches, Apple will not be left behind in the 2018 race for increased screen real estate. You could say the term 'phablet' is becoming less relevant now that most smartphones will ship with larger screens, and when folding screens start coming into play in the medium term, this screen trend will evolve in new directions,” Melissa Chau, Associate Research Director with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Device Trackers, said in a statement.

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Motorola One and Motorola One Power running on Android One announced

After numerous speculations, reports and leaks, Motorola has finally made its Motorola One and Motorola One Power smartphones official. As previous reports tipped, the two devices are a part of Google’s Android One initiative and are bound to get timely software updates and security patches. Both the devices run on Android Oreo and the company has promised to soon roll out the Android 9.0 Pie update for them. While the Motorola One is a less powerful variant of the Motorola One Power, both the handsets feature a dual-rear camera setup and come with a notched display.  Motola One, One Power Price and Availability The Motorola One comes in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and is priced at €299 (Rs 24,759 approx). It will be available in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific in the coming months. India specific pricing and availability of the device is not known yet.  Motorola has announced that the One Power will be available in India starting in October. It comes with 3GB and 4GB RAM models, coupled with 32GB and 64GB internal storage respectively. However, there is no word on what it could be priced at. Moto One Specifications The Moto One smartphone features a 5.9-inch HD+ 19:9 notched LCD “Max Vision” display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with Adreno 506 GPU and is backed by a 3000mAh battery. It comes bundled with TurboPower charger that the company claims can deliver up to 6 hours of power in 20 minutes. In terms of optics, the smartphone comes equipped with a 13MP + 2MP dual-rear camera setup with f/2.0 aperture and 1.12μm pixels. On the front is an 8MP sensor that supports portrait mode with a f/2.2 aperture.  Moto One Power Specifications The Moto One Power sports a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 19:9 notched “Max Vision” display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with Adreno 509 GPU and comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery. It also supports the TurboPower charger, which is said to can deliver up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging. Talking about the camera, the device features a 16MP + 5MP dual-rear camera setup with f/2.0 aperture and 1.12μm pixels. On the front is an 8MP sensor that supports portrait mode with a f/2.2 aperture. 

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Sony launches Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 high zoom cameras

The Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 cameras come equipped with ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-720mm lens.

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Reliance to host JioPhone 2's next flash sale on September 6

The major difference between the two phones is that of price.

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 launched

The handset packs in all the elements of a flagship smartphone such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, wireless charging as well as Quick Charge 4.0 support, AMOLED display and more.

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Jivi Mobiles launches new range of feature phones in India, price starts at Rs 899

Homegrown mobile maker Jivi Mobiles has expanded its feature phone portfolio with the launch of S3, N3, Banana 6 and X93 phones. The phones will be available at both online and offline stores across the country.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds Launched at IFA 2018, Priced at $299.95

Sennheiser has introduced its first truly wireless earbuds.

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Mozilla Firefox will soon block all ad-traffic by implementing a will not track policy

Tracking user behaviour online has become a dominant source of revenue for many companies. By tracking what users do online, companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon are able to sell their services to advertisers in the form of targeted advertising. As users started to block cookies which were the original tracking method, companies developed newer, more persistent ways of tracking people through the browser, using technologies like invisible pixels and what not. Today, Mozilla is taking a stance against such practices, changing their policy in favour of the consumer, switching from passive a “do not track” policy to “will not track.” “In the near future, Firefox will, by default, protect users by blocking tracking while also offering a clear set of controls to give our users more choice over what information they share with sites,” said Mozilla VP of product strategy Nick Nguyen. The changes will roll out on a trial basis later in September with Firefox 63 which will block slow-loading trackers. Mozilla hopes that by the time Firefox 65 is released, it would have blocked all cross-website tracking by default. Mozilla will allow users to enable tracking if they need it and also add options to allow blocks for slow-loading trackers and third-party cookies. While all the popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge (IE) offer a 'Do Not Track' feature, none of them are as aggressive as the method being implemented by Mozilla on Firefox. Mozilla states that this decision goes beyond just protecting their consumers’ privacy. It says that slow loading trackers take as much as 50 percent more time to load in comparison to regular trackers. Additionally, Mozilla says that many trackers use deceitful methods to collect more information on users than they think, warranting a step to keep them in check. 

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Google Pixel 3 Live Images Leak, Tipping 5.5-Inch Display Without Notch, Snapdragon 845 SoC, and More

Googe Pixel 3 is expected to come with an upgraded 2,915mAh battery as opposed to a 2,700mAh battery found in Pixel 2.

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Jio Phone 2 Next Flash Sale Will Be on September 6

The Jio Phone 2 flash sale is expected to have limited units up for grabs, so buyers will have to be quick in adding a unit to the cart.

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This could be the upcoming Google Pixel 3

The Google Pixel 3 is expected to be a powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 4GB of RAM.

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Haier launches IoT enabled smart laundry services in India

Home appliances and consumer electronics major, Haier has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind Haier Smart Laundry services in India.

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Google, Harvard to use machine learning to predict earthquake aftershock locations

Scientists from Harvard have teamed up with tech giant Google for using machine learning to predict where earthquake aftershocks may occur, a move that will help minimise impact of the natural disaster on lives and infrastructure in the coming years.

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Oppo F9 Pro Now on Sale in India, via Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, and Offline Stores

Oppo F9 Pro price in India has been set at Rs. 23,990, and it will be made available in Starry Purple, Sunrise Red, and Twilight Blue colour variants.

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BlackBerry Key 2 LE with dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM launched at IFA 2018

BlackBerry, as expected, has introduced a slightly less powered version of its Key 2 smartphone, called the Key 2 LE. This handset comes at a more affordable price point and in three different colours – Slate (Black), Champagne (Gold) and Atomic (Red). The handset saw the light of the day during the IFA 2018 conference at Berlin. The handset, as the Key 2, has a physical keyboard with majority of the front space taken by the touch screen display. It retains most of the BlackBerry-specific features like seen in its more powerful sibling but falls short when it comes to specifications.

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Union IT Minister meets Sundar Pichai, seeks Google's involvement in empowering Indians

India seeks greater involvement of Google in digital inclusion programmes including "Digital Village" initiative to empower millions of people in the country, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has told the company's CEO Sundar Pichai.

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New Books by Malka Older, Brandon Sanderson, Steven Erikson Coming This September

Epic fantasy fans can rejoice thanks to a new book by Steven Erikson.

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Big TVs, 'cuddly' earphones and other hot tech trends from IFA 2018

Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, opens its doors Friday with a flood of new product launches.Here are some of the top trends making waves along the aisles:.

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Leaked images show Google Pixel 3 having Pixel 2 XL-like design, 2915mAh battery

As the launch of the Google Pixel 3 XL gets closerm, there has been a surge in the number of leaks regarding the smartphone. The devcie was recently, seen in a YouTube hands-on video by a Ukrainian user named Распаковываем. Amid these extensive reports and videos, the smaller Google Pixel 3 has managed to remain pretty well hidden, but not anymore. An anonymous redditor has shared the photos of what it claims to be the Google Pixel 3, which show the phone’s overall design and reveals some information about the display, its resolution and the battery pack that the smaller Pixel is expected to launch with. The images show a black-coloured smartphone that looks like the Google Pixel 2 XL. It has a two-tone back panel of which almost one-third is covered in glass, while the remaining section seems to be matte. There is only one rear-camera with an LED flash and the fingerprint sensor is centrally located on the back. From the side, the images show the phone carrying a power button and a volume rocker on the right edge. On the front, there is no notch and the bezels on the side seem thinner than the Pixel 2 XL. The dual-camera setup is not seen clearly but some screenshots suggest two front shooters. The major difference in design can be noticed in the length of the front-facing dual speakers. Also, there is a small opening between the rear-camera and the LED flash. Nothing has been talked about the pin-hole and it is assumed to be a microphone to capture the audio while a user is shooting a video. The Redditor also posted the screenshots, which reveal some specifications of the the device in question. According to the shared screenshots, the Google Pixel 3 is expected to sport a 5.5-inch display which will have a resolution of 2160x1080, 18:9 aspect ratio and 60GHz refresh rate. The battery capacity is suggested to be 2915mAh. When it comes to the camera, the two front-facing shooters are seen to feature 8MP sensors each. While the ‘Front Camera #1’ has f/1.8 and f/2.2 suggesting a variable aperture, the ‘Front Camera #2’ has a static f/1.8 aperture. It has been reported earlier that Google might have incorporated two camera on the front to them to apparently shoot ‘Super Selfies’ and improving a security/facial recognition feature, but there’s still no hard evidence of that. Google is also tipped to include a new Visual Core chip in the smartphones, which will be used for “more than just HDR+.” You can read more about the Pixel 3 XL smartphone here. Meanwhile, Google is also reportedly developing a ‘mid-tier’ Pixel smartphone keeping in mind the Indian market. Just like Apple, it seems Google also wants to target the Rs 40,000-Rs 50,000 segment where OnePlus is registering massive growth numbers. According to a report in The Economic Times, this India-centric phone could be made available in the country early next year. Previous reports have suggested that Google may incorporate a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. Reportedly, Google Pixel Hardware team visited the country to understand the needs of an average Indian user. Google has only one percent market share in the premium segment and sold only 80,000 Pixel 2 phones since its launch in India last year. Image courtesy: 9to5google

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PUBG Creator details five year plan for PUBG eSports

Calling PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG a popular game would be an understatement, to say the least. The game has already sold millions of copies and is available on PC, Xbox and mobile. Talking to UK based publication, Express, PUBG creator, Brendan ‘PlayerUnknown’ Greene talked about the future of the game. During the recent PUBG Invitational in Berlin, Greene said that a five-year plan is in place for PUBG eSports. However, the developers will not immediately focus on eSports. The first year plan revolves around finding a working format for eSports while improving the core gameplay experience for gamers. "We outlined a five-year plan for eSports, and this year's all about finding the format, finding the best ruleset for everything and trying to standardise everything so that this can grow," Greene said before adding, “Year one is just stabilising what we have, really getting the game competitive and providing a really good foundation to build an eSport on top of.” Greene plans to start off the gaming title from amateur level and then move to pro-league, making it sustainable. He also stressed the importance of creating a self-sustainable esports ecosystem for the game. "We want to build a self-sustaining ecosystem," he continued. "We understand that you have to support players, it can't be just on the teams to support players. You have to find a way for them to invest in your eSport." For now, Bluehole, the developers of the game, are more concerned with adding quality of life updates. The company recently started a new initiative called ‘Fix PUBG’. The initiative aims to fix some of the major issues in the game over the coming months. The first of the fixes have already rolled out to PC gamers, and the company has stated that these fixes would make their way to the Xbox version in two to four weeks. Speaking of the Xbox version, it will finally preview and be available as a full release from September 4 onwards.

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Apple dominated global smartwatch market in Q2 2018

Apple continued to dominate the smartwatch market with a 41 per cent share as global smartwatch shipments grew 37 per cent Year-on-Year in the second quarter of 2018, a Counterpoint report said on Friday

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Apple Dominated Global Smartwatch Market in Q2 2018: Counterpoint

Apple continued to dominate the smartwatch market with a 41 percent share as global smartwatch shipments grew 37 percent Year-on-Year.

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iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 Renders Leaked Ahead of September 12 Launch

Reports have now surfaced that give us an alleged first look at the two iPhone XS OLED models and the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4.

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Prasad Meets Pichai, Seeks Google's Involvement in Empowering Indians

India seeks greater involvement of Google in digital inclusion programmes including "Digital Village" initiative to empower millions of people in the country.

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How AI Could Help Forecast Earthquake Aftershocks

Aftershocks can be more destructive than the quakes they follow, making it all the more important for experts to be able to predict them.

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Motorola One, Motorola One Power With 19:9 Displays Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

Lenovo-owned Motorola has unveiled its latest Motorola One and Motorola One Power smartphones with Android One at IFA 2018 in Berlin.

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Google Under Fire Again on Search as US Senator Calls for FTC Probe

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, on Thursday asked Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons to reexamine Google's conduct in search and digital advertising.

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Gmail replies: Creepy or useful?

Humans aren't reading people's emails, but machines are scanning them.

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IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'; issues advisory listing precautions

The IT Ministry has issued an advisory against the deadly 'momo challenge', asking parents and guardians to protect children from the game which lures players into a series of violent acts, ending with a suicide dare.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Android 8.1 Oreo-Based MIUI Update to Roll Out This Week in India

Xiaomi will roll out the latest Android-8.1 Oreo-based Global Stable ROM for Redmi Note 5 users later this week.

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BlackBerry Key2 LE with 45-inch IPS LCD display, Snapdragon 636 announced

BlackBerry has announced its latest Key2 LE smartphone that comes with a full QWERTY keypad. It is a less powerful version of the previously launched BlackBerry Key2 smartphone that was a good device for those who still need a physical QWERTY keyboard but a bit overpriced considering the hardware it runs on. The new handset is aimed at delivering the same sturdy physical keyboard, at a lesser price. Alongside the keyboard, highlights of the Key2 LE include a dual rear camera setup and new colour variants other than the regular black.  BlackBerry Key2 LE Price and Availability The Key2 LE is launched with 4GB RAM and options to select from 32GB or 64GB internal storage. The 32GB version is priced at $399 (Rs 28,283), while the 64GB version will cost $449 (Rs 31,827) in the US. The company has not announced the device’s Indian pricing and availability yet. The smartphone comes in Slate, Champagne and Atomic grey colour variants. BlackBerry Key2 LE Features and Specifications The Key2 LE features the same U shape as its predecessor and equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass that protects the display. The back panel comes with a textured pattern that is said to provide a better grip. BlackBerry has retained the 4.5-inch IPS LCD display on the smartphone that comes with a 3:2 display aspect ratio with 24-bit colour depth, 434 PPI and a 1620 x 1080p resolution. It is powered by the Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The device’s internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card and supports hot-swappable. In terms of optics, the Key2 LE comes equipped with a 13MP+5MP dual-rear camera with a dual-tone LED Flash. It supports capturing Bokeh shots, HDR, 4K video recording at 30 fps, Scan, Private Capture, and comes with PDAF. On the front, it sports an 8MP sensor that is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. The smartphone is backed by a 3000 mAh battery that is said to deliver up to 22.5 hours of backup on “mixed usage”. Same as its predecessor, the device comes with the DTEK security suite, dual apps support and all of its keys are programmable for added convenience. 

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Apple to launch 2018 iPhones on September 12

New iPhones are incoming. Apple has sent out invites for an event on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theatre at its Cupertino Apple Park campus. There is no ‘official confirmation’ that the iPhones are launching next month, but the company tends to unveil the smartphones around this time of the year. Based on several leaks and reports, three variants of the iPhone will be launched along with a new Apple Watch, iPad Pro and probably a MacBook Air. The logo on the invite along with the slogan ‘Gather Round’ has got people guessing, but it could just be a top-down view of the amphitheatre where Tim Cook will take centerstage. What’s interesting is the gold colour of the logo. Will there be a gold coloured iPhone? Shortly after the invites were sent out, 9to5Mac reported at least two of the upcoming iPhone variants will be called iPhone XS. The blog showed a leaked photo which they claimed to be the first glimpse of the devices. It does make sense as Apple has used the ‘S’ moniker to offer incremental refinements with improved performance and features. The two models will reportedly be offered in a gold finish. The iPhone X was Apple’s major redesign after many years. Apple introduced FaceID, did away with TouchID and fitted a 5.8-inch OLED display with a notch on top. The phone has been one of the company’s best-selling devices, even though it’s price touched $999 in the US. This time around, Apple is rumoured to introduce a variant larger than the iPhone X, along with another more affordable one. Furthermore, the company is expectd to offer changes in the design and colour, improved performance, perhaps a boost in screen resolution, better cameras and probably a longer battery life. Apple is also rumoured to introduce the Apple Watch Series 4 and a new iPad Pro during the same event. The event will be streamed live on the internet so we can all ‘gather round’ and watch the new iPhones being announced. Needless to say, the next few months are going to be crazy.

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58-inch OLED Apple iPhone may be called iPhone XS, may be available in Gold: Report

Apple has officially sent out invites for a launch event that will take place on September 12 at company’s Apple Park headquarters. The comapny is expected to unveil of a number of new iPhone models, a refreshed Apple Watch, new AirPods, and announce a release date for the iOS 12 operating system. But just when people were talking about this development on the internet, 9to5mac has come out with a claim saying that it has got an exclusive access to the 5.8-inch and 6.54-inch iPhones, which are expeted to OLED displays. The website also claims that Apple will be calling this year’s smallest phone the ‘iPhone XS’. The platforms notes that the ‘iPhone XS’ will come in a new gold colour option that was not previously offered. The information provided by 9to5mac is in line other reports that have been making rounds in the industry. Recently, a Bloomberg report claimed that this is the ‘S’ year for iPhone and the models will have an ‘S’ added to their names. The report about the new Gold colour came as early as in March when designer Benjamin Geskin tweeted that Apple could be working on a new Blush Gold variant of the iPhone X. Other details about the phones, including the one with the LCD panel, are not yet known. Apart from the iPhones, the 9to5mac also claims to have seen the Apple Watch Series 4. It says that the biggest change that this year’s smartwatch gets an edge-to-edge display. “Apple has been rumored to be working on ~15% bigger displays for both sizes of Apple Watch — that rumor has been confirmed in the images we’ve discovered,” the website wrote. Apple has achieved this by reducing the bezel size around the watch display. In addition to the edge-to-edge display, Apple will also bring new watch face which is expected to show more information than the current faces display. The analog watch face reportedly shows a total of eight complications around the time and within the clock hands. The images obtained also show a new hole between the modified side button and Digital Crown, which is likely to be an additional microphone. Covcer and intext image courtesy: CNN, 9to5mac

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Useful or Creepy? Machines Suggest Gmail Replies

Google is toeing the line between helping you save time and creeping you out as it turns to machines to suggest email replies on your behalf.

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Google, Mastercard Said to Have Cut a Secret Deal to Track Retail Sales

Google and Mastercard brokered a business partnership during about four years of negotiations, according to four people with knowledge of the deal, Washington Post reported.

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No change in H-1B visa policy: US official

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

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Google Assistant goes bilingual

Google Assistant will now be able to understand and speak more than one language at a time, the company announced on Friday.

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Infinix Note 5 with Android One to go on first Flipkart sale today at 12PM

Hong Kong-based mobile manufacturer Infinix launched its first Android One smartphone, Infinix Note 5 earlier this month. The smartphone is now set to go on its first sale on Flipkart at 12pm today.

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Honor Play with 16MP selfie camera to go on Amazon sale at 12PM today

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is here with yet another flash sale of its latest smartphone Honor Play. The smartphone is up for sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. Those interested should rush to the e-tailer’s website and grab one for themselves.

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Dates of Apple's biggest event announced: 3 iPhones, AirPods 2 and other likely launches

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil 2018 iPhone models along with some other Apple gadgets at the event. So, here is what all Apple might launch on September 12.

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Apple sends out 2018 iPhone launch invite, here’s the date of unveiling

After months of waiting, we finally have the confirmed dates for the 2018 Apple iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based tech firm has sent out media invitation revealing the date when we will be seeing the next-gen iPhone lineup. As it happens every time, Apple is holding the event in the month of September and on the same day as last year. The date, however, is different this year.

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Here’s how much Apple CEO earned in the last seven years as compared to the Facebook CEO

Apple is no doubt one of the most profitable companies in the world and as one can expect its CEO gets paid generously. To bring this in reference, Equilar the firm that provides executive compensation benchmarking did some number crunching and came up with the total amount of money Tim Cook earned since he took up the position of CEO at Apple.

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Drones as backup dancers? Yes, Drake did so in a concert

A couple of days ago the widely popular musician performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden in front of 18,000 fans.

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How to check PNR status using WhatsApp

Till sometime back, checking your PNR or live train status was a tedious job. As train passengers were required to call on the Indian Railway’s reservation enquiry number ‘139’ or spend too much time in front of their computer screen for updates.

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Ola announces think tank for mobility research

Ride-sharing provider Ola on Thursday announced a policy research and social innovation unit called "Ola Mobility Institute".

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Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave

Microsoft will begin requiring its contractors to offer their US employees paid leave to care for a new child.

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IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'

The advisory asks people to watch out for unusual signs and symptoms in children including social withdrawal, low mood, sudden outbursts of anger and loss of interest in routine activities.

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Spending on information security services may touch $1.9 billion in 2019, says report

It is on pace to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2018, an increase of 12.5 per cent over 2017, according to the latest forecast from Gartner.

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Micromax Yu Ace vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core: Best smartphone under Rs 7,000

Micromax's sub-brand YU is back.

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Asus ROG Scar II, Hero II gaming laptops launched at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990

Asus has been aggressively expanding its gaming laptop line up in India. Adding to the list are three new gaming laptops falling under the ‘ROG’ series. The list includes two variants of ROG SCAR II and a variant of ROG Hero II. The Taiwanese tech firm is stressing on the gaming laptops’ keyboard, narrow bezel display and few inbuilt tech to keep the device cool and at its best.

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Sony launches flagship smartphone Xperia XZ3 with OLED display

It comes as the successor to the Xperia XZ2 and features Snapdragon 845 processor

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Hackers now prefer low-profile attacks to steal money, says cybersecurity firm

Crypto-jacking -- where a hacker steals cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin from digital wallets -- attempts are making the biggest impact so far this year.

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This state may switch to electric-battery buses

Karnataka would switch over to battery-driven electric buses in Bengaluru and phase out polluting diesel vehicles for public transport over the next five years, a senior Minister said on Wednesday.

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Facebook, Twitter executives to appear before US Congress

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg are scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 with curved display launched

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

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The Great Red Spot on Jupiter reveals signs of water: NASA

The Great Red Spot is a giant spinning storm in Jupiter’s atmosphere that’s been raging for about 400 years. The Great Red Spot is more than twice the size of our dear blue planet and reaches speeds of about 434 km/h (270 mph). Scientists at NASA have been observing this storm for a while now, and have come across a new observation—they have detected signs of water just above the planet’s deepest clouds.  Researchers say that the pressure of the water mixed with its measurement of another oxygen-carrying gas, carbon monoxide, imply that Jupiter contains two to nine times more oxygen than the Sun. Published in the Astronomical Journal, the findings support theoretical and computer-simulation models that have previously predicted the presence of large amounts of water on Jupiter. The Great Red Spot is full of dense clouds. This makes it hard for electromagnetic energy to escape, thus allowing astronomers to learn very little about the chemistry happening within. “It turns out they’re not so thick that they block our ability to see deeply,” comments Gordon L Bjoraker, an astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The data collected recently by NASA will supplement the data collected by the space agency’s Juno spacecraft, which at the moment, is around the giant planet with its own infrared spectrometer and a microwave radiometer that can probe deeper into Jupiter than anyone has probed before. “If it works, then maybe we can apply it elsewhere, like Saturn, Uranus or Neptune, where we don’t have a Juno,” comments Amy Simon, Goddard Space Flight Center’s planetary atmospheres expert. A theory that was widely accepted until some several decades ago is that Jupiter is identical to the Sun in composition and that it is a giant ball of hydrogen with a touch of helium. In other words, it was thought to be full of gas and no core. But this theory is seeing more and more evidence against it. The theory prevalent now is that Jupiter does have a core, and it’s possibly ten times heavier than the Earth. “Jupiter’s water abundance will tell us a lot about how the giant planet formed, but only if we can figure out how much water there is in the entire planet,” says Steven M. Levin, a Juno project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. At any rate, the days and years ahead will tell us more about the largest planet in our solar system. Click here to read about the 12 new moons recently discovered around Jupiter.

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Sony launches Xperia XZ3 at IFA 2018 boasting of 18:9 OLED HDR display, Android Pie and Snapdragon 845

Sony has announced the launch of the successor to the Xperia XZ2 conveniently called the Xperia XZ3. The smartphone doesn’t change much in terms of design, and specifications, but it does bring with it a bunch of new features. The Xperia XZ2 was announced back in February. Sony Xperia XZ3 specifications When it comes to the specifications, a lot of the power under the hood is the same as its predecessor with some changes. The Xperia XZ3 is 9.9mm in thickness making it slimmer than the XZ2. The smartphone weighs 193 grams and will be available in single as well as dual-SIM options. The biggest change is that the XZ3 has a P-OLED display instead of the IPS LCD found on the XZ2. The XZ3 has a 6-inch 18:9 HDR display with a resolution of 2880x1440. The display is protected with Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the XZ3 has the tried and tested Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. It has 64GB built in storage which is expandable, and the smartphone runs on Android P out of the box. The rear houses a single 19MP shooter that can record video in 4K at 30fps. The front of the smartphone has a 13MP shooter. The smartphone supports Bluetooth 5 and is powered by a 3300mAh battery.   Sony Xperia XZ3 price, availability and colour options At IFA 2018, Sony didn’t announce the price of the Xperia XZ3, but the smartphone is expected to start shipping in September. It will also be one of the first devices to ship with Android P out of the box. The smartphone will be available in a bunch of colours including Black, White Silver, Forest Green, and Bordeaux Red. Sony hasn’t announced when the smartphones will launch in India and with which colour options. 

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Heres how to get a clutter free Menu Bar by hiding app icons on macOS

macOS is quite streamlined and clutter-free with its neat Dashboard and slick touchpad gestures. However, in this OCD satisfying OS, there’s been a slight oversight as app icons on the Menu Bar keep cluttering the upper-right corner of the screen. The more apps you install, the more of these little icons keep accumulating there and unlike Windows’ System Tray, there is no functionality that groups unused icons into a group to keep the taskbar tidy. Those who want to get a minimalist look, they can install the Vanilla utility. So, here’s how to clean up your Mac Menu Bar. Downloading and Installing Vanilla  To install Vanilla, simply visit this website and click on the ‘Download Vanilla for free’ button. Once it downloads, move the downloaded .dmg file to your Applications folder and boot it up.  How it works Once booted, the Vanilla cleanup tool will add a carrot symbol and a dot to your Menu Bar. The app icons that are between the two new symbols will be hidden. One can drag icons between them by holding down the command key and the ones outside of it will show up on the right.  The app is free but one can also pay $4.99 (Rs 350 approx) for upgrading to its pro version. The pro version is compatible with light and dark menu bars and automatically hides icons again after five seconds. One nifty trick that the pro users will get is the keyboard shortcut to toggle the hidden icons. 

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Bose launches Alexa-powered Home Speaker 500 and two soundbars

Audio equipment pioneer Bose has launched a new wireless smart speaker, the Bose Home Speaker 500, and two new smart soundbars, the Bose Soundbar 700 and Soundbar 500. The company says that each device deliver a “size-defying performance with superior voice pickup and the power of Amazon Alexa now, other voice assistants to follow, and AirPlay 2 for simple streaming from Apple devices added in early 2019.” The Bose smart speaker and new soundbars use the proprietary mic technology found in Bose headsets and headphones. With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Alexa built in, they can work together together as a multi-room system. The Home Speaker 500 is priced at £399.95 and the Soundbar 500 and 700 will be available for £499.95 and £799.95, respectively. The speakers will be sold at Bose retail stores, Bose.co.uk, and all authorised Bose dealers from October. Bose Soundbar 500 “Voice-controlled speakers aren’t new, and there are plenty of great options to choose from. But we had a different vision for ours, inspired by what we could uniquely do to make the experience better. All of our new smart speakers double up on functionality. It takes just one Home Speaker 500 to deliver true stereo separation — there’s no need to pair two. Our Soundbar 700 and 500 are thin and discreet with jaw-dropping surround sound — whether you’re streaming Spotify, or watching a movie. They combine Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for unbeatable ease of use, can be mixed and matched to play in sync or separately, and with new Alexa functionality and more VPAs on the way, they’ll only get better over time,” Doug Cunningham, category manager in the Bose Consumer Electronics Division, said in a statement. Bose Home Speaker 500 Bose claims that the Home Speaker 500 has the widest soundstage of any smart speaker available today. Wrapped in anodised aluminium, the speaker uses two custom drivers pointed in opposite directions resulting in a surround sound. The smart speaker comes with touch controls which are located on the top of it. The new Bose Home Speaker and Soundbars use advanced Bose mic technology and feature a custom-designed eight-microphone array precisely positioned for accurate near-field and far-field voice pickup in different situations. Bose Soundbar 700 Bose Soundbar 700 and Soundbar 500 The Bose Soundbar 700 has curved lines, a wraparound metal grille and a tempered glass top. It features Bose PhaseGuides, Bose DSP, custom low-profile transducers, and QuietPort technology to deliver depth to the sound which is being played on it. The Soundbar 500 is smaller and thinner than the Soundbar 700 and features a matte finish. Both new soundbars use proprietary ADAPTiQ — a technology by Bose to acoustically adjust to their surroundings, and HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) for compatibility with future technology. They also can be wall-mounted or expanded with a wireless bass module and rear speakers for a full 5.1 experience.

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Best headphone deals on Paytm Mall

If you’re tired of wires and want to get rid of them then it's time to move to a wireless headset. We have found some amazing cashback deals on Paytm Mall on wireless headphones. The products you will find in the list below are on-ear headphones and over-ear headsets.  Sony CH400 Wireless Headphones  Price: Rs 4,990 Deal price: Rs 2,539 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony CH400 is voice assistant compatible, which means a simple press on a button can activate your smartphone assistant for navigation, calling and more. The buttons on the ear cup also help in managing audio tracks and volume easily. As per the company, the headphone can last for up to 20 hours on a single charge. Click here to buy.  iBall Musi Sway BT01 Bluetooth Headset   Price: Rs 1,799 Deal price: Rs 999 (inclusive of cashback) The iBall Musi Sway features a swivel ear cup design that enables easy storage. The control buttons to manage audio tracks and calls are placed on the earcup, which means you do not even need take out your device from a pocket. As per the company, it can stream music for up to ten hours on a single charge. Click here to buy.  boAt Rockerz 400  Price: Rs 2,990 Deal price: Rs 1,394 (inclusive of cashback) The boAt Rockerz 400 is an on-ear Bluetooth headphone, which comes with a built-in microphone that lets you manage calls easily. Users can control the volume and skip tracks easily with the control buttons that are placed on the earcup. As per the company, it has a battery life of up to eight hours. Click here to buy.  Portronics Muffs Wireless Headset Price: Rs 1,999 Deal price: Rs 934 (inclusive of cashback) The Portronics Muffs Wireless Headset comes with a built-in microphone and ear cup mounted controls that lets you answer calls and manage audio tracks conveniently. As per the company, the device can provide up to ten hours of music playback on a single charge. Click here to buy.  Intex Jogger-B Bluetooth Headphone  Price: Rs 2,500 Deal price: Rs 1,562 (inclusive of cashback) The Intex Jogger-B is an over-the-ear headphone, which features a built-in rechargeable battery and an LED indicator that lets you know the charging status of the device. The headphone sports an LCD display and an ear cup mounted controls for managing tracks and calls. It is also equipped with a TF card slot an AUX port for music streaming. Click here to buy. 

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Best laptop deals on Paytm Mall: Discounts on Apple, Dell, HP and more

A slow laptop is a nightmare for all of us as it can terribly affect our productivity. If you’re looking for an upgrade then this might be the best time to grab a new laptop. Today, Paytm Mall has a lot of cashback offers on laptops from well-known manufacturers like Lenovo, HP, Dell and more.  Lenovo ThinkPad E480  Price: Rs 40,990 Deal price: Rs 36,480 (inclusive of cashback) The Lenovo ThinkPad E480 is powered by an Intel Core i3 7th Gen processor, which is paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. The laptop is Bluetooth 4.1 enabled and comes with installed Windows 10, which means one does not need to install an OS separately. Click here to buy.  Dell Inspiron 15-3567   Price: Rs 37,611 Deal price: Rs 29,967 (inclusive of cashback) The Dell Inspiron 15-3567 comes with an Intel Core i3 6th Gen processor. The device packs a 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. It also has an Intel HD 520 DDR4 graphics card. The laptop is installed with Windows 10, Hence you do not need to worry about installing one separately. Click here to buy. Asus Vivobook X507UA-EJ180T  Price: Rs 35,990 Deal price: Rs 27,990 The Asus Vivobook X507UA-EJ180T is powered by an Intel Core i3 6th Gen processor, which is paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. It sports a 15.6-inch FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The laptop also features a fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello. Click here to buy. HP 15 BS662TU  Price: Rs 35,364  Deal price: Rs 28,190 (inclusive of cashback) The HP 15 BS662TU sports a 15.6-inch FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The machine is backed by an Intel Core i3 7th Gen processor, which is paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. it also features Intel HD 620 graphics. The laptop comes with installed Windows 10 OS. Click here to buy. Apple MacBook Air  Price: Rs 77,200 Deal price: Rs 58,890 (inclusive of cashback) The Apple MacBook Air is powered by an Intel Core i5 5th Gen processor, which is paired with 8GB DDR3 RAM and 128GB hard drive. The laptop is equipped with an Intel HD 6000 graphics and comes with macOS Sierra operating system. Click here to buy.

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HTC U12 Life with 6-inch Full HD+ display, 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras announced

HTC has launched its new U12 Life smartphone at an event today in Berlin. In line with the previous reports and rumours, the phone features a dual-rear camera setup and features an 18:9 display, sans a notch. The company has highlighted the cameras, design and the battery life of the handset saying that it “captures eye-catching photos and videos. A remarkable dual finish that offers a stunningly fresh take on design. A big battery that keeps up with your life.“ HTC U12 Life Price and Variants The HTC U12 Life comes in only one variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. It will be launched in Europe, Asia and the Middle East in late September and in the UK, it will cost £300 (Rs 24,800 approx). It has been launched in moonlight Blue and Twilight Purple colour models. There is no information on whether the device will be launched in India or not but if it does, we expect it to be priced slightly lower. HTC U12 Life Specifications The HTC U12 Life comes with a glass rear panel that features two different textures. Its upper area, from the top edge to slightly below the fingerprint sensor, is smooth while the rest of rear panel sports horizontally etched lines. The pattern sort of reminds reminds us of the Google Pixel smartphones, while its camera module is quite like iPhone X.  The U12 Life features a 6-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 platform and is backed by a 3600mAh battery. Sadly, there’s no fast charging support but it comes equipped with a USB Type-C port. The device runs on HTC Sense, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo.  Coming to the optics, the company has equipped the dual-SIM smartphone with a vertically stacked 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the back. The main sensors are behind an f/2.0 aperture lens and come with Phase Detection Auto Focus. On the front, it sports a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens and fixed focus. The main camera can record 2160p and 1080p videos at 30fps and 60fps respectively, while the front facing sensor is capable of shooting videos with a max resolution of 1080p. It comes with the usual set of connectivity options like Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5, NFC and GPS/GLONASS.

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Xiaomi may launch Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro on September 5 in India

Xiaomi may launch the next generation of its affordable, Redmi series of smartphones, the Redmi 6, the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 Pro on September 5 in India. The Chinese conglomerate unveiled these smartphones in June in China. Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India, teased the launch of the smartphones in a tweet, but did not mention the date of the event. The tweet has a GIF image attached that shows the number ‘6’ and three smartphones in the background. Later the company sent out invites for a September 5 event, which has the same design that the company executive shared on the microblogging website. The silhouettes of three smartphones in the background revealed that Xiaomi will launch two phones with the regular bezel design and one with a notch. This falls in line with the design of the variants that were launched in China. The Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A have thick bezels on the top and bottom while the Redmi 6 Pro sports a notch. Let’s refresh your memories and see what these smartphone are expected to offer. Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphone in China in the first half of June. These smartphones are the successors to the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A. The Redmi 6 is being offered in a 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant and a 4GB RAM/64GB storage version, priced at RMB 799 (Rs 8,410 approx) and RMB 999 (Rs 10,517 approx) respectively. The Redmi 6A launched in a single 2GB RAM variant with 16GB internal storage, is priced at RMB 599 (Rs 6,306 approx). The Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A feature 18:9 aspect ratio display. The smartphones are equipped with a polycarbonate rear panel with a brushed metal surface. The Redmi 6 features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with an 80.5% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core SoC. The device also makes use of AI for face unlock and comes with the company’s XiaoAI voice assistant. In India, the company may not bring the voice assistant. In terms of optics, the smartphone features a 12MP + 5MP dual-rear camera setup that supports Phase-Detection Autofocus. On the front is a 5MP sensor that supports Xiaomi’s AI Portrait mode, which is said to render images with a “realistic bokeh effect”, even though there is only a single lens. The Redmi 6A shares the same design and screen size as the Redmi 6, but differs when it comes to the processor. It runs on the MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, which is also built on the 12nm process. It sports a 13MP single rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and PDAF support. There is a 5MP sensor on the front with an f/2.2 aperture lens, which is includes supports for Face Unlock. The Redmi 6A is backed by a 3000mAh battery.   Xiaomi Redmi 6 The high-end variant, the Redmi 6 Pro, was unveiled in the second half of June. The device features a notch on top of its display but apart from that, it looks similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The rear panel is near identical with a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup, a fingerprint reader and the Mi logo on the lower back. The Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.84-inch display with a 19:9 display aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 SoC and is backed by a 4000mAh battery. The Redmi 6 Pro is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, where one is a 12MP primary sensor with a f/2.2 aperture and 1.25-micron pixels. It also supports PDAF and comes with an LED flash. On the front is a 5MP secondary sensor that can capture images in an ‘AI’ Portrait mode and HDR. The handset supports face unlock and retains a 3.5mm headphone jack. It comes in Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, and Red colour variants. The smartphone comes in a base variant of 3GB RAM/32GB storage, which is priced at CNY 999 (Rs 10,400 approx). There is also a 4GB RAM model with options of 32GB and 64GB of onboard storage, priced at CNY 1,199 (Rs 12,500 approx) and CNY 1,299 (Rs 13,600 approx) respectively.

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Asus announces ZenBook Flip 13, Flip 15 at IFA 2018

Asus has announced an updated range of ZenBook Flip convertible laptops at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The updated range consists of the ZenBook Flip 13 (UX362) and the ZenBook Flip 15(UX562). The former features a 13.3-inch display, while the latter features a 15.6-inch display. What’s interesting is the way Asus has managed to carry on using the same screen sizes seen on previous models on a newer, more compact frame. To be specific, Asus has managed to reduce the laptop’s frame size by 10 percent. As the name suggests, this ZenBook’s display flips completely backwards to become a tablet. It can be placed in a laptop, tablet, and tent modes. What’s special about this convertible laptop is that it retains the ErgoLift hinge technology: it lifts and tilts the keyboard towards the user to offer a more comfortable typing angle when the display is opened beyond 135 degrees. The hinge has been torture-tested for up to 20,000 open-close cycles. Taking a look at the ports on the device, it’s got a full-size card reader slot, a USB port, and the power button on the left. On the right, it has the power port, a USB port, the audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. The top-end variant of the ZenBook Flip 15 is powered by an eighth-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and a Nvidia GeForce 1050 Max-Q GPU. You can choose between 8GB and 16GB of RAM. The screen is a 4K PANTONE-validated unit that has support for face login and a stylus. It also covers 100 percent of the colours in the sRGB colour space. The speakers are certified by Harman Kardon. The ZenBook Flip 13 comes with a new feature called NumberPad, which is essentially a touchpad that doubles up as a soft numeric keypad. The NumberPad sits inside the glass-covered Windows precision touchpad with support for multi-finger gestures and can be enabled or disabled with a touch of a soft key on the touchpad. According to Asus, the NumberPad can be used in “cruise” mode (to move the mouse pointer around) even without disabling the soft numeric keypad on the NumberPad as the firmware inside is capable of understanding the context of the user’s activities on the surface of the NumberPad.  The ZenBook Flip 15, on the other hand, gives the innovative new NumberPad a miss as its frame is large enough to support a physical numeric keypad as a part of its keyboard. According to Asus, the NumberPad is a novel solution to the lack of a dedicated numeric keypad on small laptops.

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Google updates WearOS with new design making it easier to access information

Google has announced a new update for Wear OS, which brings new UI changes. The update makes it easier for users to access information such as notifications, and Google Assistant as well as smarter health coaching. The company noted in its blog that the new update will be rolling out to users over the coming month. However, the company says that some features may vary by phone OS, watch or country. With the new update, swiping up lets users access their notifications and tapping on any message brings up Smart Replies. Swiping down will enable users to access features like Google Pay or ‘Find My Phone’. As per Google, users will now receive proactive and personalised help from the Assistant. For example, if the user receives an update for their flight status, tapping on the update will show them the weather at their destination, and give them options for hotel reservations. Google also announced that it would be adding two new activity goals with this update, namely Heart points and Move Minutes. The new activities are designed in partnership with the American Heart Association and the World Health Organisation. Users can swipe left to access the new activity goals and tap on one to start an activity.  Back in July, Google had rolled out an update for WearOS that introduced new functionalities such as a ‘glanceable design’ for events and appointments. After the update, the Google Pay app is said to boot faster and contactless payments using cards or smartphones should also be quicker than before. It fixes a time zone sync bug as well. 

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Best Bluetooth speakers Under Rs 1,000 on Amazon

If you are looking for a Bluetooth Speaker within a limited budget then we got your back. Today, Amazon is offering a considerable amount of discount on BT speakers. Without adding further, let's take a look at it.  AmazonBasics Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 1,295 Deal price: Rs 569 The AmazonBasics Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker works within a range of 10m from a connected device. The speaker comes with a built-in mic that lets you talk on call even when the phone is connected to the speaker. The device is splash-resistant and offers a battery life of six hours. Click here to buy.  Aeylight Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 2,499 Deal price: Rs 849 The Aeylight Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker sports an LED light that comes with seven color variants. The speaker has a built-in mic as well as control buttons to manage audio tracks and volume. The speaker is also equipped with a TF card slot and an AUX port. Click here to buy.  Kewl S207 Multifunction Bluetooth Speaker    Price: Rs 2,499 Deal price: Rs 899 The Kewl S207 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that also supports AUX input, which means you can also connect the speaker to those devices which has a 3.5mm audio jack. Other than that, the speaker also comes with a TF card slot to stream music via a microSD card or a flash drive. The device has a built-in speaker as well that lets you talk on calls even when the phone is connected to the speaker. Click here to buy.  Artis BT08 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 699 Deal price: Rs 539 The Artis BT08 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker features an AUX port as well as a TF card slot for streaming music. It also has an LED indicators that let you know whenever the charging of the speaker is low. According to the company, the speaker can provide up to four hours of music streaming on a single charge. Click here to buy.  Konark Wireless Bluetooth Speaker  Price: Rs 6,999 Deal price: Rs 499 The Konark Wireless Bluetooth Speaker comes with a built-in noise-canceling microphone, which lets you answer calls without worrying about surround noises. The device is also equipped with an AUX port and a TF card slot for streaming music via a pen drive or a memory card. According to the company, it has a battery life of up to four hours. Click here to buy.

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Top 5 smartphones on Amazon

If you’re thinking of purchasing a smartphone and not yet decided which one to buy, then we’ve got you covered. We have picked out some of the best smartphones, which are currently available on Amazon. The list has products like RealMe 1, Redmi Y2, Huawei P20 Lite and more.  RealMe 1 (64GB)   Amazon Price: Rs 10,999 The RealMe 1 sports a 6-inch FHD+ display, which offers a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 operating system and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor, which is clocked at 2.0GHz. The smartphone packs a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. At the back, the device has a 13MP camera with features like Beautify, and Panorama, while the front is equipped with an 8MP unit. Click here to buy.  Samsung Galaxy J6  (32GB) Amazon price: Rs 12,990 The Samsung Galaxy J6 features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 octa-core processor, which is paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. As far as the cameras are concerned, the smartphone has a 13MP sensor at the back and an 8MP unit on the front. Click here to buy. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB)  Amazon price: Rs 8,999 The Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor, which is clocked at 1.8GHz. The smartphone packs a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. Coming to the cameras, it has a 12MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera with Beautify 3.0. It also has an LED selfie light that helps in capturing clear photos even in a low light. Click here to buy. Huawei P20 Lite (64GB) Amazon price: Rs 19,999 The Huawei P20 Lite sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ display, which comes with a notch on top at the front. The smartphone is backed by Huawei’s own Kirin 659 octa-core processor, which is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. When it comes to the cameras, it has a dual 16MP + 2MP rear camera with the Bokeh effect. The front has a 24MP unit, which comes with an F2.0 wide aperture and a 3D retouching feature that uses artificial intelligence to adjust lighting and shadows.  Click here to buy. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (32GB) Amazon price: Rs 12,999 The Redmi Y2 sports a 5.99-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 780 pixels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, which is clocked at 2.0GHz. The device has a dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera at the back with Bokeh effect and Al portrait mode. On the other hand, the front features a 16MP camera and an LED selfie light. Click here to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to Launch in October, Oppo Find X-Like Camera Slider Teased

Xiaomi has revealed the launch date and posted a teaser image of a bezel-less Mi Mix 3.

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Xiaomi's Poco F1 Does Not Support HD Video Streaming on Most Major Platforms

It seems that Xiaomi's Poco F1 does not support Widevine L1 that is required for HD video streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc.

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Vodafone-Idea Merger Complete, Creating India's Largest Telecom Operator

Idea Cellular and Vodafone completed the merger of their India operations on Friday, creating the country's largest telecom operator by subscribers.

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Google Launchpad Accelerator India Shortlists 10 Startups

Google on Friday announced the first batch of 10 short-listed startups who will be part of its "Launchpad Accelerator" mentorship programme in India.

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Trump Lashes Out at Social Media Companies Over 'Political Censorship'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday sharpened his attacks on American social media companies, calling out Google, Facebook and Twitter by name.

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Hack Causes Major Apps to Show Anti-Semitic Name

A number of people posted screenshots on Twitter showing "New York City" had been relabelled "Jewtropolis" on the Mapbox map used by companies and services such as Snapchat.

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iPhone 2018 Models' Launch Likely as Apple Sends Invites for September 12 Event

Apple September 12 launch event will likely see the launch of the 2018 iPhone models, featuring 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch displays.

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Chinese Regulator to Control Number of New Online Video Games

China's publishing regulator should control the number of new online video games and take measures to limit the amount of time young people spend playing games.

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Twitter to Verify Those Behind Hot-Button US Issue Ads

Twitter on Thursday started requiring those behind hot-button issue ads in the US to be vetted as part of the effort by the social network to thwart stealth campaigns aimed at influencing politics.

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Google Assistant Is Now Bilingual

Now Google Home and Android smartphone owners will be able to speak in any two of the following languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese

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ZTE Axon 9 Pro With 6.21-Inch Display, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Dual Cameras Launched at IFA 2018: Price Specifications

The price of Axon 9 Pro has been set at EUR 649, and it will go on sale this September.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Limited-Edition Collectibles Announced

Rockstar Games has announced a series of limited-edition collectibles – in other words, merchandise – for its upcoming game Red Dead Redemption 2 called the "Outlaw Essentials Collection".

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BlackBerry KEY2 LE With Snapdragon 636 SoC, 3,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

BlackBerry KEY2 LE has been launched - let's get into the pricing, availability, and specifications.

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Microsoft Now Requires US Suppliers to Offer 12 Weeks of Parental Leave

Microsoft said Thursday it will begin requiring US suppliers to offer employees at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

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Battlefield V Release Date Delayed

Battlefield V has a new release date with the Battlefield V open beta being unchanged.

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Lenovo Launches ThinkPad X1 Extreme With DolbyVision HDR Display and Nvidia Graphics at IFA 2018

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Extreme aims to blend consumer and enterprise features into a singular, power-packed laptop.

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PS5 Codename May Be Erebus: Report

The PS5, PlayStation 5 or whatever is planned by Sony after the PS4 may be codenamed Erebus.

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Lenovo Yoga C930 2-in-1, Yoga Book C930 With Dual Screens Launched at IFA 2018

Lenovo has released a new flagship 2-in-, the Yoga C930, along with a new dual-screen ultraportable called the Yoga Book C930.

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Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS, First Snapdragon 850-Powered Laptop With 25 Hours Battery Life, Unveiled

Lenovo has become the first company in the world to launch a Windows 10 laptop based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 platform.

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Lenovo Smart Home Devices, Yoga Chromebook, and More Launched at IFA 2018

Lenovo has launched new products in its smart home lineup, and new Chromebooks at the ongoing IFA 2018.

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IFA 2018: Lenovo Unveils New Legion Desktop PCs, Legion Y530 Laptop Refresh, and L27m Monitor

At IFA 2018 Lenovo announced the Lenovo Legion T730 and C730 desktop PCs with Nvidia RTX graphics, a Legion Y530 laptop refresh, and more.

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Voot Announces 17 New Originals, International Expansion

Voot has announced 17 new original series along with a second season for Swara Bhaskar-starrer It’s Not That Simple. In addition, Voot is set to expand to the UK in November.

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Android Phones to Have 85 Percent Global Market Share In 2018: IDC

Android mobile phones will take around 85 percent share of the global market in 2018 as volumes are expected to grow, IDC said.

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Google Titan Security Keys for Two-Factor Authentication Go on Sale via Google Store

Google's Titan Security Keys are available first in the US, followed by other regions.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99, Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 Ultra-Compact High Zoom Cameras Launched at IFA 2018

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 are a pair of portable high zoom cameras that come with Bluetooth support for better connectivity.

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NASA Says Water Spotted at Jupiter's Great Red Spot

NASA scientists have found water above the massive planet's deepest clouds.

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Samsung launches world’s first 8K QLED TV at IFA 2018

Samsung has unveiled what can be called as the ‘world’s first’ QLED TV that boasts of 8K resolution. Named Samsung Q900R QLED 8K, the TV was introduced during the company’s pre-IFA 2018 event in Berlin.

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Tractor in PUBG makes Anand Mahindra curious

Some ardent fans of the game also tagged Anand Mahindra on Twitter expressing their glee on seeing an Indian brand in PUBG.

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New Telecom Policy Is Here but What About the Previous One?

The NTP-2012 aimed to achieve goals like increasing number of broadband connections, national mobile number portability, and increasing rural tele-density. What happened to those objectives and how far have we come? We find out.

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The Ocean Cleanup is launching a giant floater to tackle the great Pacific garbage patch

The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organisation funded in 2013 by the then 18 year old Boyan Slat. The purpose of the company is to tackle the plastic waste in the oceans. Now, they are on the verge of launching one of the most ambitious attempts to cleanup the great Pacific garbage patch.  The patch is a giant vortex of garbage that spans the largest ocean on the planet, from the west coast of North America to the east coast of Japan. The floating litter accumulates here because of a system of cyclic ocean currents - or gyres. The plastic litter can stay in the oceans practically forever. In the gyres, the plastic does break up into smaller and smaller pieces though. Millimeter sized pieces of plastic gets consumed by the marine life forms. These toxic plastic particles make their way up the food chain, and even ends up in seafood restaurants around the world - which are then consumed by humans. Conventional approaches of cleaning the patch involves using fleets of vessels tugging nets in their wakes to capture the garbage. Such an effort would take thousands of years, and would cost billions of dollars.  The 600 meter long floater The solution? The System 001. It is a 600 meter long floater, with a skirt underneath it for the entire length. The skirt tapers over its three meter length. The floater follows the currents in the ocean, and captures any litter in its way. This is essentially sending an artificial coastline into the ocean, where there is none to stop the floating garbage. The floater is shaped like a U so that all the garbage gets concentrated in its center. The floater juts out of the water just enough to prevent plastic from going over it. The skirt below captures the bulk of the plastic, which floats just beneath the surface. The skirt is continuous, and not a net. This ensures that even small pieces of plastic is trapped. At the same time, the skirt prevents marine life from getting entangled or tagged, they can simply swim under or around it. Additionally, it ensures that the current flows beneath the skirt, on which the tiny marine life without the ability to swim, can hitch a ride.  There is no artificial propulsion on board, and the floater makes its way through the oceans riding on the natural currents, the wind, and the waves. The trajectory of the floater is calculated by algorithms ahead of the deployment. There is an energy system on board to capture solar energy for the lights and on board Automatic Identification System - a satellite based system to keep track of vessels in the ocean. There are also two high definition 360 degrees cameras in the middle of the floater, for remote real time monitoring. There are lanterns and navigational beacons to alert any vehicles in the area. There is not much traffic in the great Pacific garbage patch anyway.  The floater and the skirt are built to be long lasting and robust, to endure any conditions that the sea can throw at it. The engineers considered extreme cases that occur only once in a hundred years. The main reason for the hardiness of the floater, is how flexible it is. Even when faced with five meter high waves, the floater simply floats over these waves. A system of sensors along the entire length of the floater makes sure that it is functioning as expected at all times.  The garbage is cleaned up periodically by oceanic “garbage trucks” - ships that visit the floater and collect the garbage trapped by the floater. The actual collection is a manual process, which ensures that there is no marine life that is picked up along with the garbage. The collected plastic waste is brought back to land, and sold to recyclers. Time Magazine called the “ocean vacuum cleaner” one of the best inventions of 2015.   The Impact The System 001 is the first operation by the Ocean Cleanup. The initial plan was to create a moored barrier, permanently anchored in the ocean. A feasibility study showed that a moving floater would allow the ocean to clean itself up. The next step was to raise funds through crowdfunding on the ABN Amro’s Seeds platform. A total of US $2,154,282 was raised, making it one of the most successful non-profit fundings. There was a number of tests in the North Atlantic and the North Sea, and the design was improved over these iterations. On September 8, the first cleanup operation of the System 001, nicknamed “Wilson” will launch from the San Francisco Bay. Wilson will make its way towards the Pacific garbage patch on its own from there. The launch will be livestreamed. More information is available on the launch page.  The September 8 launch is just the beginning of the cleanup operation of the Pacific garbage patch. The floater is scalable, and eventually the organisation wants to deploy 100 kilometer long floaters. The skirts on these floaters will continue to have a length of 3 meters. In 2020, the team plans to move up to tackling garbage in the oceans worldwide. The eventual aim is to reduce up to 90 percent of the plastic waste in the ocean by the year 2040, and completely remove the plastic by 2050. Going by simulations, a rollout of the 100 kilometer long floaters would clean up 50 percent of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage patch as early as 2023. 

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Google's Chrome OS may get this feature before Apple macOS

Apple has already brought face recognition in its iPhone handsets and could soon bring it to large screen devices as well. But its rival Google might be a step ahead as the firm is now said to soon include face recognition into its Chrome OS platform. That means those who are using Pixel Book or Chromebook may soon have a new security login feature. For now, Chromebook users can login using their Google account passwords or a PIN.

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Micromax wants you to forget 'Mi' after the new Yu Ace smartphone launch

Domestic handset brand Micromax's sub-brand YU has expanded its smartphone portfolio in the country with the addition of a new entry-level smartphone, YU Ace. The company, which launched its last smartphone Yu Yureka 2 in September 2017, has been Yu Ace launch since last few days.

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Xiaomi Leads Indian Wearables Market in Q2: IDC

Xiaomi led the Indian wearables market with a 46 percent share and 31 percent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth, IDC said.

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Samsung, LG Showcase New 8K OLED TVs at IFA 2018

Samsung Q900R QLED 8K TV will be made available in September in several screen sizes, and availability of the LG 8K OLED TV variant has still not been disclosed.

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Micromax launches YU Ace with 4,000mAh battery, 545-inch HD+ 18:9 display at Rs 5,999

Aiming to take on Xiaomi in the affordable smartphone range, Micromax’s sub-brand YU has is back from a sabbatical to launch its latest device, the YU Ace. The Flipkart exclusive smartphone's highlight is its massive 4,000 mAh battery and the 5.45-inch 18:9 display. YU Ace Price and Availability The Yu Ace is priced at Rs 5,999 for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant and the company says that it will also launch its 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version by the end of September. The YU Ace will be available via open sale from September 6. The phone will be available in three colours: Charcoal Grey, Elektric Blue and Rose Gold. YU Ace specifications The YU Ace features a 5.45-inch HD+ Full Vision screen with an 18:9 display aspect ratio. The rear panel sports a glossy finish and comes with rounded edges. It features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and on the back is a horizontally aligned single camera setup with an LED flash, on the top-left corner. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek 6739 Quad Core Processor. The camera housing is designed such that it gives an impression of a dual-camera setup. In the camera department, the smartphone features a 13MP camera on the rear and on the front is a 5MP sensor. It runs on Android Oreo 8.1 and the company has promised the Android 9.0 Pie update for it in November. The YU Ace supports dual LTE and the face unlock feature.  “We are excited to launch a phone that we believe is a gamechanger in the sub-6K category. The YU Ace is a product that speaks for itself and with features and specifications that are the best in this category, it gives consumers a chance to ‘Play God’ by making themselves experience the best of technology. At Micromax, we have always stood for demanding technology for the masses and that is exactly the aim with which we constantly innovate and create products that truly understand the need of pour consumers,” Shubhodip Pal, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Micromax Informatics, said in a statement.  

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Yu Ace With 18:9 Display, 4,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Yu Ace price in India has been set at Rs. 5,999 for its lone 2GB RAM/ 16GB inbuilt storage variant.

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Portronics introduces Sound Slick II multimedia speaker at Rs 3,999

Home-grown digital product maker Portronics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Sound Slick II multimedia speakers in the country. The device is priced at Rs 3,999 and comes in Black colour.

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Alec Baldwin Quits Joker Origin Movie

Alec Baldwin has dropped out of the Joker origin movie citing scheduling conflicts, just days after reportedly being cast as Batman's father Thomas Wayne in the film.

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Nikon D3500 DSLR With 24.2-Megapixel CMOS Sensor Launched

Nikon D3500 includes an Expeed image processor and offers a native ISO range of 100-25600 along with an 11-point autofocus system.

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OnePlus 55T OxygenOS Open Beta update brings Gaming Mode 30, front camera portrait mode and more

OnePlus is rolling out the new OxygenOS Open Beta 17 and the Open Beta 15 update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones respectively. The new patch brings a slew of optimisations for the two smartphones and enables Gaming Mode 3.0 and the front-facing portrait mode, which was only available on the OnePlus 6 (review) till now. Alongside these changes, the changelog of the new Open Beta lists many system level changes, updates to the Weather, Note apps and more. The Android security patch has also been updated to August, 2018. Starting with the most notable features brought along in the new Open Beta, the smartphones now support capturing images in portrait mode while using the front-facing camera. The Gaming Mode 3.0 is rolled out for the OnePlus 5/5T with this update. The feature is aimed at users who don’t want to be disturbed by any other activities on the device while gaming. It suspends all incoming app notifications and boosts data priority for the apps that are set to run under the Gaming Mode. Coming to system optimisations, the handsets get Toast message source that can be helpful to find out applications that send Toast messages, while running in the  background. Background power consumption control has also been optimised and a call recording issue that was plaguing uses in India has been fixed.  OnePlus’ suite of pre-installed apps like Weather, Note and the OnePlus Switch app also get some new functionalities. The Weather app can now send out hourly weather forecasts and shows 8 units of meteorological data including precipitation probability and perceived temperature. The overall weather data accuracy is also said to have been improved. The Note app gets its UI revamped along with an optimised process for sharing notes as an image, while the UI on the OnePlus Switch app has been optimised.  OnePlus' previous Open Beta 16 update for devices that added some camera improvements and reduced the “oil painting effect” in photos captured using the smartphones. Some OnePlus users have previously complained that the device’s camera captured softer images which looked like oil paintings. While some may like the artistic images that are produced due to the issue, it is a hindrance for those who want to capture true-to-life images. The update also added Google Lens support for the smartphone from within the stock camera app. You can read more about it here.

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Xbox One X Fallout 76 Bundle, Xbox Elite Controller Announced in White

Microsoft is giving a white makeover to the Xbox One X and wireless controller Xbox Elite. The former is a bundle with Fallout 76, priced at $500.

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LG Candy With, Interchangeable Back Covers Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Features

LG Candy price in India is set at Rs. 6,699, and will be made available from September 1.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi 6A India Launch Set for September 5

Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi 6A were all three launched in China in June.

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Samsung announces 8K Q900R QLED TVs

If you are looking to buy a state of the art 4K TV, then you may want to check this out. Samsung has announced that it is bringing 8K QLED TVs to the market. 8K TVs have four times more pixels than a 4K TV. Dubbed the Q900R series, the 8K QLED TVs from Samsung will be available in four sizes – 65-inch, 75-inch, 82-inch and 85-inch. There is no information available about the price or launch date for the TVs. The TVs have a maximum of 4000 nits of brightness which should be great for HDR content. With TV technology one of the key factors to focus on is the processor. The 8K TVs from Samsung will be powered by the Quantum Processor 8K. The processor of the TV boasts of AI Upscaling. This will be an important feature to show off as there isn’t a lot of 8K content going around to exploit the TV. AI in the case of the 8K TVs processor will be used to identify how to best upscale non 8K content on the TV. The system will maintain a sort of database every time it upscales content to help figure out the best way to make the content look good. Speaking of backlighting, the Q900R series of 8K TVs will have full array of backlighting. This is better than edge lit backlighting found on several LED TVs today. Samsung hasn’t said how many dimming zones the TV will have. Carrying 8K information over HDMI will require a lot of bandwidth. Thankfully, the new Q900R series from Samsung will support an HDMI 2.1 port, which is nice. Samsung has confirmed that the Q900R’s colour range is 100% of the DCI-P3 digital cinema spectrum. Also, the 8K AI Upscaling will work across any input, streaming service, set-top box, HDMI and USB. The company claims that it will work with mobile mirroring also. Last but not least, the Q900R series will have Samsung’s Ambient Mode. This means that instead of seeing a black mirror on your wall, you have the option to see digital artwork or photograph. In this mode, the TV uses very little power. In India, Samsung recently announced the launch of their Onyx screens in theatres in India to replace traditional projectors. We had a chance to experience the screen at a theatre in Delhi. It has been installed in PVR Vasant Kunj. You can read more about Samsung’s Onyx screens here. 

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Xiaomi says it sold over Rs 200 crore of Poco F1 smartphones in 5 minutes

Last week, Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 (Review), the cheapest Snapdragon 845 smartphone in the world with prices starting from Rs 20,999. Apart from being the cheapest smartphone with the flagship Snapdragon chipset, the Poco F1 is being marketed as a phone that has “liquid cooling technology,” that helps keep the CPU cool during intense usage sessions. The Chinese conglomerate held the first flash sale of the smartphone on Flipkart on August 29 and claims that it sold smartphones worth over Rs 200 crore in 5 minutes. In a tweet, the company thanked the “Masters Of Speed” for making the sale “the BIGGEST & FASTEST flagship sale ever on @Flipkart!” It also announced that the next flash sale will be on September 5. Flipkart echoed Xiaomi’s claims saying that the flagship offering “made history as it broke all records in the premium segment.” The e-commerce giant says Xiaomi Poco F1 became the fastest selling smartphone in the premium flagship segment in the history. “The new POCO F1 went on sale at noon on Flipkart and within a few minutes ran out of stock, selling over a lakh units in less than 5 minutes. Over 300 units were bought every second during this period,” Flipkart said in a statement.   #POCOF1: thank you all for a fantastic response to the first sale! We're happy to announce that we generated ₹200+ cr in less than 5 minutes today, making this the BIGGEST & FASTEST flagship sale ever on @Flipkart! Thank you, Masters Of Speed. Next sale is on 5th September! pic.twitter.com/cydGtGjlb6 — POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) 29 August 2018   Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 in three variants, a 6GB RAM + 64GB storage for Rs 20,999 and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage for Rs 23,999. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is priced at Rs 28,999 and the special Armoured edition with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at Rs 29,999. Poco F1 Specifications The Poco F1 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa core processor and comes with a Liquid Cooling technology. There is a copper pipe inside the phone that helps keep the CPU cool during intense usage sessions. The smartphone sports a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 19:9. There is a wide notch on the Corning Gorilla Glass protected display because the phone has an IR lens to make the face unlock more effective in the dark conditions. The notch has a lighting sensor, earpiece, a 20MP camera and a proximity sensor housed inside it. The company skipped the glass back and manufactured the Poco F1 with a hard coated polycarbonate unibody made using a layer colour process. The reinforced internal frame structure improve the feel of the phone in hand, claims Poco. Further, the phone houses a 4,000mAh battery which can be charged by a USB Type C port. The smartphone comes with Quick Charge 3.0 technology and a fast charger in the box. The Poco F1 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with a new "MIUI for POCO" skin. "MIUI for POCO" comes with the Poco Launcher, an App Drawer, and customisation options. When it comes to optics, the Poco F1 has a dual camera setup at the back: The primary camera is a 12MP Sony IMX 363 lens with f/1.8 aperture, dual pixel PDAF technology, Real Time AI photography for scene recognition, AI backlight detection, portrait mode and HDR. The secondary camera has a 5MP sensor. Xiaomi opted to skip the Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) feature. On the front, there is a 20MP lens with Pixel binning technology, Portrait Mode and HDR. There are two speakers for the surround effect. While one is located below, the other one is on the earpiece. Both the speakers have a Dual Smart Power Amplifier with Dirac HD Sound.

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