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Government Said to Propose Incentives to Woo Apple and Samsung Suppliers
Government Said to Propose Incentives to Woo Apple, Samsung Suppliers: India is considering a plan to offer subsidized loans to mobile handset manufacturers in a bid to attract Apple and Samsung Electronics’s suppliers to open factories in the nation, said a government official. The proposals by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology includes offering…
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Mi Band 5 Said to Feature Larger AMOLED Display and Worldwide NFC Support, Pricing Also Tipped
Mi Band 5 Said to Feature Larger AMOLED Display and Worldwide NFC Support, Pricing Also Tipped: Xiaomi’s Mi Band series has been a runaway success for the company, thanks to its combination of competitive features at an ultra-low price. Now, Xiaomi is reportedly looking to take things up a notch with its next fitness band,…
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Microsoft Windows 7 Free Security Updates End Today
Microsoft Windows 7 Free Security Updates End Today: If you’re still using Microsoft’s Windows 7, your computer might soon be at risk. Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the system on today, meaning computers using it will be more vulnerable to malware and hacking. Users who want to protect their computers need to…
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Compaq to Return to India This Year, but as a Smart TV Brand
Compaq to Return to India This Year, but as a Smart TV Brand: Compaq is a familiar name for anyone with even basic knowledge about laptops and computing; the brand was a popular one in the space till a few years ago. After a widely publicised merger with HP, the company slowly started losing relevance…
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7 Billion Years: Oldest Solid Material on Earth Found Inside a Meteorite, Predates Solar System
7 Billion Years: Oldest Solid Material on Earth Found Inside a Meteorite, Predates Solar System: A meteorite that crashed into rural southeastern Australia in a fireball in 1969 contained the oldest material ever found on Earth, stardust that predated the formation of our solar system by billions of years, scientists said on Monday. The oldest…
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Honor Sport, Honor Sport Pro Bluetooth Headphones With IPX5 Sweat-Proof Design Launched in India
Honor Sport, Honor Sport Pro Bluetooth Headphones With IPX5 Sweat-Proof Design Launched in India: Honor had a busy day today, as the company launched the Honor 9X phone, the Honor Magic Watch 2 smartwatch, and the Honor Band 5i fitness band. Aside from the aforementioned products, the company also launched two audio devices in India…
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MediaTek Helio G70 SoC With HyperEngine Technology Detailed on Company Site Ahead of Launch
MediaTek Helio G70 SoC With HyperEngine Technology Detailed on Company Site Ahead of Launch: MediaTek is all set to add a new member to its Helio G-series of gaming-centric mobile chipsets. The company has listed the specifications of a yet-to-be-announced Helio G70 SoC on its official website. The new Helio G-series SoC comes with the…
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Google Sued by Sonos for Allegedly Stealing Its Wireless Speaker Tech
Google Sued by Sonos for Allegedly Stealing Its Wireless Speaker Tech: Audio company Sonos has sued tech giant Google for allegedly copying its wireless speaker design, urging the International Trade Commission (ITC) to ban Google products like laptops, phones and speakers. According to a report in The New York Times, Sonos has filed two lawsuits…
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Visa to Buy Fintech Startup Plaid for $5.3 Billion
Visa to Buy Fintech Startup Plaid for $5.3 Billion: Visa said on Monday it agreed to buy privately held software startup Plaid Inc in a $5.3 billion (4.1 billion pounds) deal that will boost the payments giant’s access to the booming financial technology space. The transaction highlights how traditional financial firms are willing to pay…
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iPhone 2020 5.4-Inch Model May Feature iPhone 8-Like Design With Face ID Hardware: Report
iPhone 2020 5.4-Inch Model May Feature iPhone 8-Like Design With Face ID Hardware: Report: Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup is said to include three standard models that will succeed the iPhone 11 trio, alongside the more budget-friendly iPhone SE 2. Apple has been previously tipped to launch three iPhone models packing 6.7-inch, 5.4-inch, and 6.1-inch panels.…
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How to Check Jio Balance Using MyJio App, IVR, or Official Website: All You Need to Know
How to Check Jio Balance Using MyJio App, IVR, or Official Website: All You Need to Know: Jio is one of the leading telecom operators in India. As per the latest data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the operator has a total base of 364 million subscribers in the country. It…
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CES 2020: Dressed to Connect – Wearable Tech Expands All Over the Body
CES 2020: Dressed to Connect – Wearable Tech Expands All Over the Body: From tiredness-detecting driving glasses to shin guards that judge the performance of footballers — we’ve come a long way since the early days of the pulse-measuring smart watch. Some of the very latest innovations in the burgeoning wearable tech sector were on…
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