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Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC Launched: Here's How It's Better Than The Snapdragon 730G

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G brings two key improvements over the Snapdragon 730G: a Prime core with higher clock speed and a 15% improvement in the Adreno 618 GPU. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EIMWxh

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Is A Premium Android Tablet Without 5G

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The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is the company’s most powerful consumer tablet running Android and rocks a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, backed with some serious media credentials. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3ju2IuF

Samsung’s New Galaxy M51 Has A 7,000mAh Battery

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The Samsung Galaxy M51 has a battery that could last you even a couple of days with heavy usage. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3hNzh6o

Here’s All You Need To Know About Airtel Platinum Membership

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We’ve all experienced the frustration that comes with ‘waiting’. We live at a breakneck speed in today’s world and even while spending all our time at home, we somehow end up running out of time. This makes having to wait quite annoying. So, we desire things that can match up … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34JxJH4

You Can Now Watch Select Netflix Shows and Movies For Free

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Netflix is offering limited free access to its Original movies and TV Shows for those who don’t have an account. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34Ntom8

Here's What You Need To Know About Whirlpool’s AI-Powered Bottom Mount Refrigerators

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Consumers expect more than just the traditional checks and validations like cooling, size etc. before choosing refrigerators for their homes now. Additional considerations like aesthetics, usage of fridge vs freezer etc. are the added standards to the traditional checks. Technologies have changed, new innovations are coming up, refrigerators have become … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34N9fg7

Apple's 2020 iPad May Get Face ID & USB Type-C Port: Report

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Leaked schematics of the to-be-announced iPad 2020 suggest that the iPad will have slimmer bezels and skip Touch ID in favour of Face ID. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31GqJZE

Samsung Has Begun Mass-Producing 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM Chips For 2021 Flagship

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While the 16GB capacity alone is already the Korean giant's largest, it’s the production of the chip that Samsung is even more proud of. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3hOkgRW

Here's How To Add Cards To Your Google Pay Account To Make NFC Payments In India

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Indian users can now finally add supported debit and credit cards to their Google Pay account to make NFC payments with their smartphones. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2GehIi8

Elon Musk Parades About Neuralink-Wired Pig, And This Is Apparently The Future

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Well that had to be the oddest job-recruitment pitch ever streamed to YouTube. Late Friday afternoon, Elon Musk took the stage to update the world on Neuralink — his effort to link the human brain to computers — and to implore engineers, animal care professionals, … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2DhLgdE

What Is An Algorithm, Anyway?

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Mashable’s series Algorithms explores the mysterious lines of code that increasingly control our lives — and our futures. “The Algorithm” is impenetrable. It’s mysterious, it’s all-knowing, it’s omnipotent. Except that it’s not. An algorithm is a simple concept that, today, has many complex manifestations. Algorithms’ central and opaque … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3lIFHGy

And Now Triller Is Trying To Buy U.S. TikTok, Claims Report

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If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em. That appears to the thinking of Triller , a U.S.-based "social streaming" app, which according to Bloomberg teamed up with an asset management firm in an attempt to buy TikTok for $20 billion. Or, more specifically, to buy parts of … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34OreCI

Mark Zuckerberg Blames Facebook Contractors For Kenosha Militia Fiasco

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When it comes to mistakenly allowing a militia's event page to remain on Facebook , even after concerned users reported it at least 455 times , Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know that the buck stops with his contractors. In a Friday video announcement , the … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3hIiqSJ

Hubble Captures The Remains Of A Dead Star, A Gorgeous Orange Space Ribbon

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It's not 100,000 electric delivery vans from new car company Rivian , but Amazon is adding nearly 2,000 new Mercedes vans to its fleet. Instead of diesel or gas-powered vans, however, every vehicle making Amazon deliveries from the German carmaker will be fully electric. Amazon recently announced a partnership with … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34LfjFS

Tesla Update Adds Speed Limit Graphics, Green-Light Alerts

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Tesla drivers will clearly see how fast to go with the electric vehicle's latest software update. As part of a software update to all Tesla vehicles released at the end of August, drivers will see and hear more visuals and warnings about speeding and streetlights. First up is a … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2QAJPtI

Slack Fixes 'Critical' Vulnerability That Left Desktop App Users Open To Attack

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Slack and its scores of desktop app users just dodged a major bullet. The communications tool relied upon by journalists, tech workers, and D&D fans alike disclosed on Friday a "critical" vulnerability — now fixed — that would have let hackers run wild on users' … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EGgL1B

Samsung Galaxy M31s Review: A Battery Powerhouse That Covers All The Basics

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The Galaxy M31s gets a lot right for the premium Samsung now charges for it. You get dependable camera performance with best-in-class battery life with 25W fast charging, a vibrant AMOLED display, and a sturdy plastic build. Gamers should look away though. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2D7hQi8

Apple Rumoured To Be Working On A Search Engine

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A new report points out to the possibility of Apple of developing a search engine, citing one reason to be the increased activity of Applebot web crawler. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3b4gl0M

Facebook Tries To Warn Users About Apple 'Tax,' Apple Says No

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Apple and Facebook are clashing heads again. Facebook recently tried to inform its users that Apple is taking a 30 percent cut on Facebook's online events app, but Apple rejected the update, Reuters reported Friday . In fact, Apple said no to Facebook twice. First, the … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3lq7F9K

Google Duo Will Soon Let You Video Call From Your Android TV

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The announcement comes shortly after Google announced Chromecast support for Google Meet. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31DxV8W

YouTube Is Testing Picture-In-Picture Mode For iOS: Report

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YouTube is testing picture-in-picture (PiP) support for its iPhone and iPad app, as spotted by people on Twitter. The feature is likely to arrive soon after Apple launches the stable version of iOS 14. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EML5Hm

Xiaomi Will Bring The Under-Display Camera To A Phone In 2021

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Xiaomi says the under-display camera will produce results similar to conventional selfie cameras. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2ECh0dX

Google Assistant Snapshot Gets Smarter With Personalized Recommendations, Birthday Reminders And More

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Google is adding more information to the Assistant's Snapshot feature, including recommendations and important stuff, like birthdays. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/32CpnhC

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 May Be Cheaper Than The Galaxy Fold

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A listing of the foldable phone on Samsung's UK website hints that the phone might be more affordable than its predecessor. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/34B3Fxg

Amazon's Halo Tracks Your Body Fat And How Happy You Sound

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Amazon knows your shopping secrets. Now it wants to collect data on your body fat and emotional state. The company announced the launch of a new fitness band and companion app Thursday that it's calling Amazon Halo . Like competitors Apple Watch and Google-owned FitBit , it measures … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2G6vDXt

Russian Hacker Tried To Bribe A Tesla Factory Worker To Install Malware

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Why hack, when you can socially engineer your way in? And why even bother with social engineering, when you can just buy the access you want? That appears to be the thinking of a least one Russian man, who the FBI arrested and who has been charged with … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2QxQogQ

Walmart Might Buy TikTok. Really.

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Walmart would like to buy Generation Z’s favorite social media app. According to CNBC , the U.S.-based retail giant is making moves to acquire TikTok. The report says Walmart plans on teaming up with Microsoft for the bid. News of Walmart’s interest follows a report … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31Bto6F

Here’s How You Can Have A More Connected And Smart Living Space With SpaceMax Family Hub

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Gone are the days when refrigerators were only used to preserve food at optimal temperatures. All thanks to technological advancements, this common household appliance has evolved to become an all-in-one intelligent device that packs in a slew of innovative capabilities. Using the power of IoT, refrigerators today can totally upgrade … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2Ey8nBf

MIUI 12: Top 10 Features You Need To Know

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We checked out the new MIUI 12 update on Xiaomi's Mi 10 and here are some of the new features that you need to know about. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31x3aSM

Samsung To Launch Galaxy Z Fold 2 On September 1

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Samsung has officially announced its next Unpacked event, which will happen at 10 a.m. ET on Sept. 1, 2020. At this event, which will be hosted virtually on Samsung's website, the company will launch its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2. "Show's not over. Watch the shape … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/32CDbJg

LG Launched A Battery-Operated Face Mask With Built In Air Purification Filters

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LG's PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier which looks almost like a regular face mask and can be worn like a regular covering, but packs in two H13 HEPA filters, one on each side, each with its own fan to circulate air without an issue. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3aZedYc

Sony Opens Pre-Orders For PlayStation 5 But On A Limited, Invite-Only Basis

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Sony has opened pre-orders for its next-generation console, the PS5, but that doesn't mean you can order one right away. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EC57oe

Bang & Olufsen's New Wireless Headphones Are Very Beautiful, Very Pricey

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Bang & Olufsen, Danish manufacturer of fancy audio and video products, is celebrating its 95th birthday with a new pair of headphones, the Beoplay H95. These are the most premium wireless headphones B&O has ever released, and they come with a price to match: $800. However, they do offer … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3b5gIs6

Spotify Is Working On Bringing Concerts To Your Home

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Spotify is reportedly developing a 'virtual events' feature that will let users patch into music festivals from the comfort of their homes. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2YE0MYG

Fortnite's Upcoming Season Won’t Be Coming To iOS, Mac Devices

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As the plot thickens in the ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games, it's now confirmed that iOS devices with Fortnite installed will not receive the next update to the game, and will be left behind going forward. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31y5w43

ASUS Zenfone 7 vs Zenfone 7 Pro What's Different & What's Common

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The ASUS Zenfone 7 series retains the flipping camera that can now be used to shoot 8K selfie videos. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EtGRVm

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns, Citing 'Political Environment'

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Kevin A. Mayer, the chief executive officer of TikTok , has resigned after less than four months in the job, citing current political pressure on the company. "In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3jfIuF5

A Militia Group Posted A ‘Call To Arms’ On Facebook. Now Two People In Kenosha Are Dead.

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Two people are dead after being shot at a protest on Tuesday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A local self-described militia group had posted an event on Facebook urging its armed supporters to show up that same night. It may not be a coincidence. The event was posted by the … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3b1tgR2

Hackers Force New Zealand Stock Exchange To Halt Trading. Again.

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A distributed denial-of-service attack may not be sophisticated, but it sure is effective. That much was made repeatedly clear this week, as the New Zealand stock exchange, NZX , was forced to temporarily halt trading in cash markets twice over two days. At fault, according to … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3jiaFmH

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ Launched In India With SD865+ SoC, 120Hz Display

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The 11-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 starts at INR 55,999, while the larger AMOLED screen-bearing Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at INR 79,999. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3ltjWuj

Messenger Rooms Get Zoom-Like Backgrounds, More Mobile-Friendly Features

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Facebook's Messenger Rooms , a group chat feature that allows you to connect up to 50 people in a video call, got an overhaul on mobile. Now, users can create, edit and manage their Rooms, and well as share and discover them, all in the Messenger app … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3aXhS8O

Facebook Angers Oculus VR Owners With Facebook Login Requirement

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The wall between Oculus VR and Facebook is coming down. Starting in October, new Oculus virtual reality headset owners will have to log in with Facebook credentials instead of an Oculus VR account. Existing Oculus VR owners have until Jan. 1, 2023, to use their Oculus VR user … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2YyBbAb

Lucid Reveals More About Its Tesla-beating Battery

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When Lucid shared its record-breaking battery range for an electric vehicle earlier this month, the luxury EV maker didn't explain much about how it got to over 500 miles. On Wednesday, the California-based company gave a few more details on how the Air crushed Tesla's 402-mile battery range to … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31vmboM

JBL TUNE 125TWS Review: Great Sound Quality And Comfort With Few Compromises

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If you want a solid audio experience, good battery life, and comfortable fit without breaking the bank, JBL Tune 125TWS is for you! from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/31wNZsV

Sony India Says Consumer Footfall Is Low But Purchase Intent Is High

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Consumers who are stepping inside retail stores post COVID-19 are stepping in with stronger purchase intent. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2ExZreO

Philips’ UV-C Disinfection System Promises To Clean Your Objects Off Viruses

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The Philips UV-C Disinfection system also helps in cleaning and disinfecting fruits and vegetables and extending their shelf life from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3gwpQH5

Google Chrome Update Brings 10% Faster Page Load Speeds, Tab Groups And More

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Google has announced new updates to the Chrome browser that are aimed at improving productivity, with quite a few of them being features that have been requested by a number of users. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/3lkXLGn

Remember Facebook's Meme-Making App Whale? It Just Got A Big Update.

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In Nov. 2019, Facebook quietly launched a meme-making app called Whale . The app was launched through Facebook's NPE (New Product Experimentation) group, which tries and tests out new things — and often scraps them mere months after they've been launched. Whale, however, is still alive and kicking, and … from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2YAs0PI

Apple Apologizes To WordPress After Squabble Over In-App Purchases

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WordPress doesn't need to add in-app purchases to its iOS app afterall. Apple has backed down from a plan to block updates to the WordPress iOS app until the open-source project enabled in-app purchases that give Apple a 30% cut on sales. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2EBzScV

Alleged iPhone 12 Pro Max Leaked Video Suggests 120Hz Display, 4K@240fps

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The video of the alleged iPhone 12 Pro Max also reveals features such as 4K@240fps and enhanced night mode. from Mashable India tech https://ift.tt/2ExSP06