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Facebook Fact Checker Says It Must Share More Data to Fight Fake News

Facebook's third-party fact-checking partners on Tuesday said the company needed to share more data with fact-checkers to better curb misinformation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/319iWAy

Flipkart Launches an Initiative to Bring Artisans, Craftsmen on Board

Flipkart Samarth has been launched to bring artisans, weavers, and handicraft producers onto e-commerce. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LT084E

Samsung Will Launch These Two New Products Ahead of Galaxy Note 10

Samsung has revealed the official launch dates for its upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 tablet and Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch in a new official teaser video. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YwtGXK

RIP Privacy: My Own Data Doesn't Belong To Me Anymore, And I Don't Know If It's Going To Change

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When you use modern-day technology, there’s a price to pay. Sometimes that’s monetary when you buy subscriptions and hardware. And sometimes, like in the case of free services like Facebook and AI assistants, the price you’re paying is with your data from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2YkBfG0

Chrome 76 Brings Default Flash Blocking, Fix for Incognito Mode Loophole

With Chrome 76, Google has also updated its Incognito mode to protect users from being tracked by third-party sites. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2KcF8Tn

EA Posts Strong Results on Apex Legends, Says Mobile Version on Course

Electronic Arts' live services led by Apex Legends, The Sims 4 and FIFA Ultimate Team spurred growth with net bookings jumping 12% to $504 million from a year ago. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/334WTwn

Man Didn't Want a 'Muslim Rider' for His Order, This Is How Zomato Responded

Zomato on Wednesday came out on Twitter to defend its decision to not change the food delivery executive for a customer, who objected to the executive being a "non-Hindu." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K3yPTg

Lenovo Launches Yoga S940 Laptop With Eye-Tracking Feature in India

Lenovo has today launched the Yoga S940 premium laptop in India which comes with an AI-based eye tracking feature and is powered by 8th gen Intel processors. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YykVfI

iPhone Shipments Grew 19 Percent in India Amid Global Fall: Counterpoint

iPhone shipments fell 11 percent in the quarter globally but in India, they grew 19 per cent (YoY), according to Counterpoint Research. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K4DDYl

Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Headphones Launched in India

Beyerdynamic has launched its latest premium headset, the Lagoon ANC in India, priced at Rs. 29,990 from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/32Y5rFj

Redmi Gaming Phone With Helio G90T SoC to Launch Soon

Xiaomi is working on a new gaming phone, and it will be powered by the Helio G90T SoC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2KjK4WD

Apple India Revenue Rebounds, Sees Double Digit Growth During June Quarter

Apple's June quarter revenue grew double digits in India as the international sales accounted for 59 percent of the last quarter's total revenue for the iPhone maker. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Oux45S

Samsung Galaxy M20s to Sport a 5,830mAh Battery: Report

Samsung Galaxy M20s is said to have the battery pack with 'rated' 5,830mAh capacity, while its 'typical' value could be 6,000mAh. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YafFDM

Google Finds Major Security Bugs In Apple's iMessage App That Can Impact User Privacy

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According to some discoveries by Google’s elite bug-hunting squad Project Zero, there are some major bugs in the iMessage client on iOS that can cause irreversible damage to the security of the user. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2ynUUVN

Apple Wants to Make High-End Computers in US, Needs Tariff Relief: Cook

Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep Mac Pro computer production in United States was behind the company's recent request for tariff exclusions. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ZnJAVy

The Lion King Is (Another) Billion-Dollar Movie for Disney

The Lion King is now a billion-dollar movie, hitting that milestone less than three weeks into its global opening. In doing so, it gave Disney the fourth billion-dollar title for 2019, after Captain... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GDtorX

Amazon Freedom Sale Begins August 8: Mobile, Other Top Deals Previewed

Amazon Freedom Sale will see price cuts on phones like Samsung Galaxy M40, Oppo K3, and more, and the e-commerce giant has partnered with SBI Bank to offer additional discount as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Znc01U

Indian Rapper Sets Viewer Record YouTube Isn't Talking About

Within 24 hours of posting his video Paagal to YouTube, Indian rapper Badshah broke a record even Taylor Swift couldn't touch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MtFOGw

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 will be available for purchase through the latest sale round with a starting price of Rs. 21,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2KcVRpy

Samsung Profit Slumps on Chip Market, Slow Flagship Smartphone Sales

Samsung has enjoyed record profits in recent years despite a series of setbacks but is now struggling with chip prices falling as global supply increases. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/335B543

Apple Services, Wearables Offset iPhone Weakness Last Quarter

The strategy of diversifying proved especially useful in China, the world's largest smartphone market. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2KeJ1au

Realme X to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart and Realme.com

Realme X price in India starts at Rs. 16,999, and it will go on sale at 12pm (noon) in India today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LPG6bl

Redmi 7A to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Mi.com Today

Redmi 7A will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST on Flipkart and Mi.com today, and both the sites have listed a host of sale offers as well. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Gzmrbh

Google Pixel 4 Will Have Face Unlock And Motion Sensing Gestures Never Seen On A Phone Before

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According to a blog post by Google, Pixel 4 will have an advanced face-unlock system, along with Motion-Sense support from Project Soli which will allow gesture recognition to do various actions by just waving at the screen. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/331mV3x

Sony A9G Bravia 4K OLED Android TV Launched in India

Sony has launched its latest flagship TV in India, the A9G Bravia OLED TV that comes in 55-inch and 65-inch size options. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K2SOBl

Vivo S1 vs Vivo Z1 Pro

Vivo S1 is pit against the Vivo Z1 Pro here to see how the new entrant will fare in the Indian market, at least on paper. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Yt1l4D

Huawei Nova 5 Series Sales Cross 2 Million Units in a Month

Huawei Nova 5 series includes the Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5i, and the most recently launched Nova 5i Pro. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K0QU4m

Manoj Bajpayee Prime Video Series The Family Man to Release in September

The Family Man - Amazon Prime Video's next original series from India - will release in September. Written and directed by Indian-American duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., the action drama... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ZkMHxE

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Official Renders in Red, Green Colour Variant Leaked

Alleged official renders of the Galaxy Note 10 in green and red colours have surfaced online, while the Galaxy Note 5G has been spotted on 3C and Geekbench. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K67s9K

NASA Has Found Three New Earth-Like 'Exoplanets' With A High Chance Of Life On It

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On its journey, it has spotted various planets and there are still many more left to discover. Now TESS is halfway through our solar system and it has spotted three new worlds just 73 light-years from the southern constellation Pictor. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2MlukVL

Capital One Bank Targeted in Massive Data Breach

The Capital One hacker got information including credit scores and balances plus the Social Security numbers of about 140,000 customers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/32YBBk5

Realme Announces Project X Software, Calls for Experienced Beta Testers

This new mysterious Project X could be the new Realme OS or even the Android Q based ColorOS software, however this is pure speculation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K67Ncw

Facebook's Like Button Makes Websites Liable, Top EU Court Rules

Facebook's 'Like' button makes third-party websites responsible for processing people's data under the European Union's privacy rules, according to the EU's top court. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/331qzuw

Microsoft Acquires Data Privacy, Governance Service BlueTalon

Microsoft has acquired BlueTalon, a data privacy and governance service that helps enterprises set policies for how their employees can access their data, for an undisclosed sum. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K67LRW

PUBG Mobile Lite Becomes Top Free Game in Google Play in India

PUBG Mobile Lite has become the top free game in the Google Play Store within three days of India launch, Tencent Games has announced. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YdPlZx

Xiaomi Retains Top-Spot in India for Eighth Consecutive Quarter: Canalys

Xiaomi grabbed 31 percent of share in the Indian smartphone market in the second quarter this year, claims a new report by Canalys. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2OoNmgv

Qualcomm, Tencent Agree to Collaborate on Gaming Devices, 5G

Qualcomm and Tencent said they will cooperate on projects that could include making the latter's videogames play better on devices with the former's chips, and create a 5G version of a Tencent-backed... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/313dL4O

Avengers: Endgame Now Available on Google Play, iTunes, YouTube in India

Avengers: Endgame is now available for purchase on Google Play, iTunes, and YouTube in India. It costs between Rs. 100 and Rs. 850, depending on whether you choose to rent or buy, and the version -... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LQQrDN

WhatsApp Multi-Platform System Reportedly Confirmed to Arrive Soon

WABetaInfo has now confirmed that the multi-platform system is indeed in the works and will launch in the future from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/314MP4Y

Uber Lays Off 400 Employees From Its Global Marketing Team to Reduce Costs

Uber on Monday confirmed it is cutting 400 jobs from its marketing team of more than 1,200 workers to reduce costs and improve efficiency. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2yk32a2

WhatsApp Multi-Platform System to Enable Same Account on 2 Devices: Report

WhatsApp has released a new beta for iOS, and version 2.19.80.16 removes the ability to save profile pictures using 3D Touch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MqFad9

Google Pixel 4 Confirmed to Feature Face Unlock, Motion Sense Gestures

Google's Soli radar chip on the Pixel 4 will work in tandem with software algorithms to recognise hand gestures and detect when users are nearby. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YdBdPP

Google Confirms Paying People $5 to Scan Their Face for Pixel 4

Google paid people $5 in exchange for a facial scan to build an accurate face unlock feature for the upcoming Pixel 4. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Oniz3t

This 16 Year Old Won $3 Million In A Fortnite Gaming Tournament, And We Just Can't Believe It

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If your parents ever scolded you for continuously playing PUBG and Fortnite for hours, show them this! In a historic feat, a 16-year old gamer just won $3 million (approximately Rs 20.64 crores) after winning a Fortnite World Championship. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2YaiHb6

Oppo K3 to Go on Sale Today via Amazon.in in India

Oppo K3 is all set to go on sale once again today via Amazon. The Chinese smartphone maker will be putting the phone on sale at 12pm (noon). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ylTcUS

Realme 3i to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Realme Online Store Today

Realme 3i flash sale is set for today, and it will begin at 12pm (noon) IST on Flipkart and Realme online store. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YcTjBQ

Mumbai's Oldest Tech College Installs AI Supercomputer To Skill Students & Attract Startups

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The startup ecosystem in Mumbai is the third largest in the country according to a KPMG report from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2Y98dsM

Vivo Z5 Reportedly Showcased in Hands-on Images Ahead of Launch

Fresh hands-on images of the upcoming Vivo Z5 have appeared online, ahead of the July 31 launch date of the smartphone.  from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/3386XF8

Redmi Note 7 Pro to Be Available on Open Sale Till July 12 in India

After a brief open sale during its 5th Anniversary period, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is back on open sale again on Mi.com and Flipkart. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Or3ezd

Using a Smartphone for This Long Could Increase the Risk of Obesity

University students who used their smartphones five or more hours a day had a 43 percent increased risk of obesity and were more likely to have other lifestyle habits that increase the risk of heart... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YbMYpW

Grab Says to Invest $2 Billion in Indonesia Using Funds From SoftBank

Grab has said it will invest $2 billion into Indonesia over five years using capital received from Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Or5F4D

Fortnite Season 10 Teaser Hints at the Return of the Dusty Depot

Fortnite season 10 release date is August 1, and Dusty Depot could return in this season. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YbMWOQ

Apple Admits They Listen To Your Private Siri Recordings, Just Like Amazon And Google

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So what was all that about by Apple CEO Tim Cook and championing the cause of user privacy? from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2K999mV

Airtel Reduces Incoming Call Validity to 7 Days After Expiry of Prepaid Plan

The incoming call validity for inactive Airtel prepaid plan connections was earlier 15 days, and that has now reportedly been reduced to 7 days only. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K0dWbr

Synology DiskStation DS1019+ Review

The DiskStation DS1019+ backs Synology's excellent software with top-notch hardware specifications. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Yo9Wpm

Amazon's Lord of the Rings Series Sets Full Creative Team

Amazon Prime Video has announced the full creative team of its Lord of the Rings prequel series. It includes Bruce Richmond, Gene Kelly, Lindsey Weber, Gennifer Hutchison, Jason Cahill, Justin Doble,... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2JYqzUz

Poco F1 128GB, 256GB Variants Receive Discount, Other Offers on Mi.com

The Poco F1 sees its higher-end variants discounted during the latest Poco Days sale, with the 128GB variant now priced at Rs. 18,999. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2YqwK7R

All Three New iPhone Models in 2020 Will Support 5G: Ming-Chi Kuo

The latest research note by Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple will add 5G support to all three 2020 iPhone models to compete with low-cost 5G-enabled Android smartphones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2K0G4v8

Colonizing Space Will Change How We Evolve, So Will Our Babies Even Be Human?

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When it comes to colonizing the universe, our plan is pretty straightforward. It’s the Moon and Mars we have to set up colonies on first, then planets further beyond. But one biologist is more concerned about what will happen to the space babies. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2YrbcMh

You Could Soon Use WhatsApp Web Without Your Phone Connected To The Internet

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WhatsApp is working on a new platform to streamline connectivity using WhatsApp Web and the smartphone. According to the rumours, the app is being built on Universal Windows Platform that will allow the app to run standalone. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2Yrk5S5

This Portable AC Sits Under Your Shirt & Cools You Instantly, If You Don't Like The Hot Weather

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Indians have keeping cool in the summer down to a science. And while an air conditioner might help at home and in the office, what do you do in transit without a car? Well, apparently Sony thinks you might enjoy their latest device, a portable AC. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2K1i8rI

Five Ways You Can Stop Google From Tracking You, And Protect Your Privacy Online

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If you want to stop this and take control of your data, here are five ways you can stop Google from tracking you. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2YlSqly

Flipkart Launches Its First 'Furniture Experience Centre'

Flipkart has said that it has launched its first "furniture experience centre", in Bengaluru. The company said that it is also working with Google to enhance customers' overall viewing experience at... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MmwhRK

YouTube Needs 'New Set of Rules and Laws', Company's Product Chief Says

YouTube is striving to block those who would use it to promote racism, hate speech, violence and disinformation, its number two executive has told AFP, as the Google-owned company comes under... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2yw60Zf

Tesla to Soon Get Netflix, YouTube Streaming Support: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has announced that people would be soon able to stream videos on digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube in parked Tesla electric vehicles. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2MjDlym

Facebook's Instant Games Migrating From Messenger to Main App

Facebook Instant Games will no longer be playable directly in the new version of Messenger on iOS starting later this summer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Moq4Vk

The Lion King's Weekend Box Office Helps Disney to a Record Year

The Lion King is now set to cross a billion dollars at the worldwide box office after it added $218.3 million this weekend. In the process, it helped Disney set a new all-time global annual box office... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2yjafHh

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Mi.com Today

Xiaomi is hosting yet another flash sale of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro on Flipkart and Mi.com, and the sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Moq2wG

16-Year-Old 'Bugha' Wins $3 Million Fortnite World Cup Solo Prize

American Kyle Giersdorf, alias "Bugha," became the first Fortnite world champion in the solo division, winning $3 million at age 16 on Sunday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ZiEABI

You're Looking At World's First 360-Degree Screen From An Upcoming Phone

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According to leakster Ice Universe, Vivo is working on a smartphone that would have a 360-degree display. The leakster got hands on the glass display unit of the alleged Vivo smartphone, which according to him, could be Vivo Nex 3. from Technology: Latest news, updates and opinion on tech and products, gadgets reviews, tech tips and tricks, future technology and videos http://bit.ly/2K5GPBY

Flash sale

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Realme X, and Realme 3i will go on sale as part of the Flipkart Super Flash Sunday sale today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ykT2x2

Flipkart Super Flash Sunday sale at 12pm (noon) IST

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Realme X, and Realme 3i are set to be available for purchase today through the Flipkart Super Flash Sunday sale at 12pm (noon) IST. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SKtNO9