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Xiaomi’s upcoming entry-level Redmi smartphone — Redmi 7A — has an official lunch date. Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed that the successor to the Redmi 6A smartphone will be launched on July 4. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JdMIg1

In a strongly-worded statement, the Santa Clara-based semiconductor firm said that it did "everything correctly and transparently" and did not violate the US law, the Gizmodo reported on Saturday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FL9dYC

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That was just a billion dollars short of what it cost Apple's market value when its founder Steve Jobs had announced his resignation as CEO in 2011 due to health reasons, with the company losing $10 billion of its market value. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/320QRMP

If one is careful, Facebook has robust tools and settings that can ensure your account is safe from prying eyes as well as invaders and stalkers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FImYYb

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Google Docs also come with built-in support for Google Voice typing feature that allows users to type without using their keyboard. The feature is available in several languages such as English, Afreekans, Nepali, Marathi, Hindi etc. Now, if you are curious about using this feature in your day-to-day life, here’s how to activate and use it. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KKzACd

For this feature to work on Facebook, you should have at least one of the following installed on your phone: Facebook or Facebook Lite app on Android or Facebook (iOS). In case of multiple updates, you can choose which updates you want to share. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RNxLoL

There have been a few occurrences when customers have paid for new iPhones but have received old ones. If such a thing has happened with you then fret not as there is a clear way – with one catch – to find out if the iPhone you’ve bought is a new one or not. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/32aXYCC

The Mahatma Gandhi IT and Biotechnology Park in Cote d'Ivoire, a dedicated free trade zone built with India's assistance to build development capacities, has been inaugurated. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XduBvu

WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular messaging tools, with more than 1 billion users in over 180 countries. It has been expanding its team in Europe, including in London. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Yl0pjB

People who think that spending time on social media is wastage of time need to know the benefits it offers to its users. A recent study has found that social media especially WhatsApp is good for our wellbeing. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Xg2Qmk

The fate of the company had become central in the ongoing US-China trade battle. Trump, attending an international summit in Japan, announced that negotiations between the two nations would resume. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YusEfy

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) may not go ahead with any reduction in 5G spectrum prices although the Digital Communication Commission had decided to ask the regulator to review the prices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XLhSEZ

By making pre-installation of Google’s proprietary apps conditional, Google “reduced the ability and incentive of device manufacturers to develop and sell devices operated on alternate versions of Android”, the CCI said in the order from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZX0lqu

Facebook Inc will face unprecedented regulatory scrutiny over a new digital currency that the social media company hopes will become globally recognized legal tender within a year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KLOKqU

Despite the ongoing US-China trade tensions and American President Donald Trump telling Apple to shift production back home, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker is reportedly moving production of its newly-launched Mac Pro desktop computer to China. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xfWXef

The creators of the deepfake app DeepNude that uses Artificial Intelligence-powered technology to create fake nude pictures of women closed down the app fearing "misuse" hours after it went viral. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2JdAiVu

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The ISRO has formed the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a public sector undertaking (PSU) that will commercially exploit the research and development work of the space agency, co-produce PSLV and launch satellites through SSLVs, the government said on Thursday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XEqJIg

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani here as part of outreach activity for attracting investments to the state, it was announced on Friday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X5edND

Chancellor Merkel also congratulated Modi on the recent electoral victory, the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XbM3At

Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled robotic arm that provides a more efficient way to pack boxes, saving time and money. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/320qpCT

Amazon is adding a new way to get your packages: head over to another store's sales counter to pick it up. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XBk15U

US firms like Google, Mastercard, Visa and Amazon have lobbied against data localisation rules around the world including India. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ji6PtE

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday announced a new subsea cable dubbed "Equiano" that will connect Africa with Europe, as it boosts its cloud computing infrastructure. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31VJuGs

US tech giant International Business Machines Corp on Thursday won unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $34 billion acquisition of software company Red Hat. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZRLlu4

The company said in a statement posted on its Weibo social media account that the joint investigation team had conducted an investigation and analysis of the battery, software, manufacturing data and vehicle history. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RFJFkn

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told members during the Question Hour that the Tri-Netra system is another attempt by the Railways to develop modern technology. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Nigbuw

There were about 250 depositors from Telangana and other southern states who had deposited Rs 10 crore. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31XbREd

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday announced closing of 3G service in Kolkata as part of its plan to replace the third generation mobile technology with 4G in the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NiICZb

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If you use a social networking site like Facebook, you are 1.63 times more likely to avoid serious psychological distress such as depression and anxiety, find researchers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KINOn4

Hackers working for Western intelligence agencies broke into Russian internet search company Yandex in late 2018 deploying a rare type of malware in an attempt to spy on user accounts, four people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ngv0gZ

US social media giant Facebook on Thursday unveiled detailed outlines for an "outside board" composed of independent experts weighing in on the process of content review on its platform. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2J8IVR4

Apple said Ive will continue work on its products at his new venture, but shares fell as much as 1.5% to $197.44 in after-market trading, wiping about $9 billion from the firm's value. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Xk8SqZ

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Google has added a new feature as an extension of the 2FA that lets users use their Android smartphone as a Security key for their Google Account. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ni8c0p

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Canada announced funding and other initiatives on Wednesday to counter violent extremist content online by teaming with major technology companies Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FFz2tk

A patient has sued Google and the University of Chicago, accusing them of sharing hundreds of thousands of records without removing date stamps and doctor's notes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YgdYAH

Uber has been moving into new technologies that could see deployment of autonomous vehicles and even flying cars in the coming years. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XeghIc

The employees union of ailing PSU BSNL on Wednesday rallied behind the PSU and its management, saying despite its present financial difficulties, BSNL is continuously expanding its mobile customer base. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FF6HmW

Singapore on Thursday launched a S$40 million ($29.5 million) initiative to test applications for 5G networks, the next generation of mobile communications, ahead of a planned rollout next year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RBUyE5

The world's biggest cryptocurrency has surged in value since April and has risen more than 260%. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XdFUsE

SuperCoins will work for not only shopping on Flipkart, but also across more than 100 partner brands including Zomato, OYO, UrbanClap, PhonePe and MakeMyTrip, it added. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Jas1Bw

Huawei Technologies said it has received over $1.4 billion in licensing revenue since 2015 and paid more than $6 billion in royalties to legally implement intellectual property of other companies. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FybGWk

Executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter faced questioning by a House panel Wednesday on their efforts to stanch terrorist content and viral misinformation on their social media platforms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZL3MAy

5G network is already a reality and China wants to spearhead its growth, experts at a mobile communications fair in Asia said Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Fz0MQ0

A US jury on Wednesday cleared California semiconductor designer CNEX Labs Inc of stealing trade secrets from Chinese electronics giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd while awarding CNEX no damages on its own trade theft claims. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZQwOPe

The current dominance in online commerce enjoyed by Amazon could be endangered if Instagram, with its one billion users worldwide, pushes ahead with its plans to enter that space, as its new chief, Adam Mosseri, has said he intends to do. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZTVqXv

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is evaluating how it should handle "deepfake" videos created with artificial intelligence and high-tech tools to yield false but realistic clips. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YhlcEv

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said his social media company took too long to flag as false an altered video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that appeared to show the Democratic Representative slurring and tripping through a speech. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2xeNdRp

Chinese tech giant Huawei has warned a US proposal to block the company from pursuing damages in the country's patent courts would be a ``catastrophe for global innovation.'' from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RGs4ZJ

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Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based system that can better predict heart attacks and other cardiac events as compared to conventional risk models. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XwG11D

Tech giant Google keeps on adding several new features to its navigation service, Google Maps. Recently, the company has added a new ‘Stay Safer’ feature to the Android version of the app. The feature warns people travelling through any public transport like taxis, auto-rickshaw or any other public transport deviates from the route. The functionality coexists alongside the already existing Live trip sharing feature. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YiFb5S

TikTok is an iOS and Android media app for creating and sharing short music videos. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XcbtDd

Apple has reportedly scrapped a $22 million contract with British tech firm Nanoco for advanced iPhone camera sensor. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ILSWom

The report comes within months of Mindtree rejecting a hostile takeover bid from L&T. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X1m1A5

The small and medium businesses (SMBs) sector which contributes nearly 37 per cent of India's GDP, is fast adopting new digital technologies to stay up-to-date in the race, according to a top Google India executive. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31TQ0gO

People in India have the highest requirement for personal services in the world with 82 per cent Indians demanding offline as well as online personalised experiences, a new study by software giant Adobe said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2YdVjFH

Piyush Goyal during the Monday meeting defended the government's new FDI policy, saying the rules should in no way be violated by any company, both in letter and in spirit. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FvtWQ8

After getting done with "the most difficult mission" for his space company SpaceX, Elon Musk has shifted his focus back to his electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla, pushing employees to hit the second-quarter delivery goals. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X2G7tJ

Google's sister company Sidewalk Labs has revealed a massive plan for investing about $990 million to build a waterfront area in Toronto, Canada into a high-tech smart city. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X8AGhQ

Facebook has rolled out its transparency tools globally for advertisers wanting to place ads about social issues, elections or politics. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X1bfK9

The order has asked BSNL officers to put in abeyance advance purchase orders, and purchase orders of tenders that have been already finalised till further instruction. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X6cInq

Tele-density, which was 91.45% in the beginning of the quarter reduced to 90.10% by the end of the March 2019. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2X8PFbD

Facebook-owned photo-sharing service Instagram is neither listening to your private conversations nor reading your posts, its CEO Adam Mosseri has stressed. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/31WJkOY

Google has also announced a new tool called Password Checkup as a Google Chrome extension that can let the user know whether their password has been hacked or not. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2XG7zC5

Facebook Inc's fine for withholding WhatsApp messages from a drug-trafficking investigation in Brazil should be reduced to 23 million reais ($6 million), a Brazilian federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KCLNJb

Micron Technology Inc said it had resumed some microchip shipments to Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and still expects demand for its chips to recover later this year, sending shares up as much as 10% late on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Yd8NSf

Technology news website The Information reported earlier this month that the iPhone maker was considering acquiring the firm as a move to bring aboard some of its engineering talent to boost Apple's own self-driving efforts. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Lhu6OF

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Lawyers for Huawei's chief financial officer urged Canada's justice minister on Monday to withdraw extradition proceedings against Meng Wanzhou, who has been detained in Vancouver since December on US fraud charges. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KzMcw5

Walmart's Mexico unit has begun offering grocery delivery from its Superama stores via messaging service WhatsApp, the retailer said on Monday, in a new stab at attracting shoppers outside bricks-and-mortar supermarkets. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Nf2zQN

Hackers have broken into the systems of more than a dozen global telecoms companies and taken large amounts of personal and corporate data, researchers from a cyber security company said on Tuesday, identifying links to previous Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2NaNW0N

Amazon India Senior Vice-President and Country Head Amit Agarwal has been named as the new chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KDvlIM

As many as 204.5 million WiFi enabled consumer devices were sold in 2018, with mobile phones contributing close to 90 per cent of the sales. WiFi sale of enabled devices is expected to grow at 8 per cent in 2019 with sales touching 221 million units. The sale is primarily led by smart and connected devices for home and office automation. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Nris6T

This was informed by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal in his second marathon meeting with stakeholders, including e-commerce companies, on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/31T2KV1

Just as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepared for the "most difficult launch" of his rocket company with Falcon Heavy rocket, the space-enthusiast changed his display picture on Twitter from an alcoholic monkey to that of an astronaut sipping hot coffee on Mars. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KBOCdl

The research paves the way for people with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease to one day forego the daily regimen of pills. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2xcP0X3

As many as 52 per cent or more than half of the Indians believe their smart devices record personal information without their knowledge, a survey by YouGov said on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2N9xpKl

Nearly 58 per cent of leading organizations in the Asia-Pacific region -- especially in India -- are investing in mobile-based technologies to enhance front-line workers' productivity and customer satisfaction in field operations, a new study said on Tuesday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2XwdCZG

It was the third flight of a Falcon Heavy rocket, but the first ordered up by the military. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X0XJGn

As cyber criminals find new ways to exploit technology, a new survey has said that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for fraud detection globally would triple by 2021. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Xus5oR

Indian Railways (IR) has sought free allocation, as it will be devoid of any commercial gain and will be used for only enhancing security and passenger amenities. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ZMWHiZ

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If you own a smart TV and want to ensure that it is not affected by virus or any other malware, here are a few ways to do so. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Rx3fzv

Suspected Chinese hackers have infiltrated into the networks of over a dozen telecommunication providers in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East -- gaining control and stealing hundreds of gigabytes of data of individuals, a US-based cyber security firm has revealed. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2J9ncIz

Scientists have developed a flexible and wearable sensor that can precisely recognise voice through vibration of the neck skin. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Nbf9Ai

In what seems like a saturated outburst against criticism, Google has warned its employees that Pride protests are against the companys code of conduct. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KCEIbI

An online game that allows people to deploy Twitter bots, photo-shop evidence and incite conspiracy theories has proven effective at raising their awareness of "fake news", a study from the University of Cambridge has found. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Ft0o5G

Yesenia D'Alessandro loaded a GPS tracking app on her cellphone and trudged into a remote Hawaii forest, joining more than 100 other volunteers looking for a missing hiker. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ZKNbwI

The US-based research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd - Futurewei Technologies Inc - has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KCxzIl

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Scientists have developed a system that creates 'virtual taste' by controlling neurons with light. The system was successfully applied on flies, enabling them to experience sweet taste while feeding on bland gelatinous goo. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/31S7uKE

Switching to 5G will need massive investment in fiberisation by telecom companies and such investments in fiberised backhaul infrastructure which provides unlimited capacity and higher speeds has to gain further traction if 5G has to become reality, a report by CRISIL has said. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2N9Kd3C

IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Monday said it is increasing its holding to 66 per cent in TCS Japan Ltd - its joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) - with an investment of 3.5 billion yen (USD 32.6 million or Rs 226.2 crore). from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Y6gObs

Continuing its growth trend, Reliance Jio added around 80.82 lakh subscribers in April, showed data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday. Jio's subscriber base stood at around 31.48 crore at the end of April, it said. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2LcvVwj

IT major Infosys on Monday announced a long-term strategic partnership with Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE). from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WZycgL

Phishing is one of the most common scams faced by many users. Scammers are now looking into new ways and method to trick users. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2RAcPBx

Weeks earlier, Huawei was placed on the United State's so-called Entity List, meaning American companies must apply for special permission to conduct business with related firms. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/31R33j3

The Madras High Court had recently banned the mobile app on a petition which contended that pornographic contents were uploaded on it. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KBUKT5

Speaking at the seventh Passport Seva Divas, Jaishankar said the ministry has initiated discussions with the 'India Security Press' regarding the project for issuing chip-enabled e-passports to the citizens. "We propose to pursue the manufacture of e-passports on priority so that a new passport booklet with advanced security features can be rolled out in the near future," the minister said. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2x8JeFU

Just 8.7 per cent of homes in South Asia have Internet of Things (IoT) or "connected" devices such as Internet-enabled TVs or surveillance camera against a global average of 40 per cent, new research said on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2NbzQMC

Analysts ascribe the spike to growing optimism over the adoption of cryptocurrencies after Facebook unveiled its Libra digital coin. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KwIseN

The association also stressed on a performance-based mechanism for BSNL employees so that good performers can be rewarded and non-performers be made accountable. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/31RaoiH

The US has banned Huawei, the world's leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2YfuvoM

Forget screen addiction as there is a new threat to keeping children safe in the digital era: Internet of Things (IoT) devices. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X2JwJb

Admitting that fake business profiles were lurking people on Google Maps, the company has said it was working hard to remove bad actors before they could scam customers. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2XtrIes

US cyber attacks against Iranian targets have not been successful, Iran's telecoms minister said on Monday, after reports that the Pentagon had launched a long-planned cyber attack to disable his country's rocket launch systems. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WWEttH

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In a bid to generate more engagement and ad dollars, Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature that brings 'Suggestions for You' in Direct Messages (DMs). from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2FtPr3E

Musk also shared a Wikipedia link to an article titled, "Projections of population growth". from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Rvd00P

Binny Bansal, the co-founder of India's leading e-tailer Flipkart, sold around 54 lakh of his equity shares valued at $76.4 million (Rs 531 crore) to world's retail giant Walmart's Luxembourg entity FIT Holdings SARL, business intelligence platform Paper.vc said on Monday. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2N7tZb3

American retail giant Amazon has infused Rs 450 crore into its payments unit in India - Amazon Pay, according to regulatory documents. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X0FpCf

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Early last week it was reported that although Google is keeping the security of all the emails on its widely used platform, robust, third-party app makers may still have access to them. The report from the Wall Street Journal said that Google still allows hundreds of software makers to scan through your Gmail inboxes and target advertisements and recommendations based on your personal information. As it turns out, there is a way to keep all those third-party app makers at bay. You can simply do it within a few steps. Here’s how. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Y5C15h

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Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, who initiated the call to break up the social networking giant, has termed the new digital currency Libra "frightening". from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2N2jXYM

With thousands of new fake accounts being added every month, Google Maps is flooded by about 11 million false listings and phone numbers that reroute to competing businesses. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/31OYzcU

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's grim forecast of humanity suggests that a "population bomb" would lead to a worldwide collapse in humans in the coming decades and everybody would start to see the evident effects by 2050. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2IwEVdY

Apple is expected to launch its 16-inch MacBook Pro along with iPad Pro tablets with OLED screens from Samsung. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2FCF6Tt

Microsoft's education arm and NASA have come together to create online lessons to get school students interested about space. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2FCEb5t