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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.Twitter testing search bar for Direct Messages on app: Everything we know
Twitter is reportedly testing a new option for its Direct Message (DM) section. The new feature will help Twitter users search for a particular message by a specific person via a dedicated tab. Once this feature will go live, users will be able to search for a particular message via...
Chrome OS 76 brings media controls, redesigned camera, and more
Google has just launched the latest version of its in-house ultra-book operating system Chrome OS. The new update brings Chrome OS to version 76. According to a report detailing all the changes, the highlight of the new OS is that it blocks Flash by default in the web browser....
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal launched at $119; features, combo and more
Chinese technology giant DJI has just launched its latest gimbal meant for smartphones. The new gimbal, DJI Osmo Mobile 3 brings a number of significant improvements to the now old Osmo Mobile 2. The company has priced the new version of mobile gimbal at $119 in the United States....
Samsung Galaxy Note 10-series India launch set for August 20
Soon after unveiling the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ smartphones in New York last week, Samsung announced the India pricing on the very next day. Now, Samsung has sent out media invites for the Galaxy Note 10 India launch event. It will take place on August 20...
Samsung Galaxy A30s gets Wi-Fi certification; launch seems imminent
Samsung has already launched the Galaxy A30 device in India. The South Korean giant is expected to launch the Galaxy A30s smartphone, which is likely to debut as the successor to the Galaxy A30. Now, the handset has received Wi-Fi certification. It is listed with model number SM-A307FN/DS. As per the certification...
Facebook’s Dark Mode is underworks for Android: Report
In case, you haven’t noticed, Facebook has gradually pushed out new design to its apps and web platform since F8 2019. The new FB5 design looks more clean with minimalist material design approach, but what’s been missing is the dark mode. Apparently, that is underworks too. As first spotted...
WhatsApp fingerprint lock feature rolling out for beta users on Android
Noted multi-media messaging platform WhatsApp seems to be rolling out a new feature for its Android Beta users. According to a new report, WhatsApp developers have finally rolled out the fingerprint lock feature in the latest Beta version of the app. This feature reaches the beta testing version about...
Sonia Back At Congress Helm As CWC Falls Back On The Gandhis
By Kalyani Shankar Sonia Gandhi is back again as the Congress President after two years. She had taken a backseat during this period leaving the field entirely to her son after handing over the baton to Rahul Gandhi in 2017. She will be at the helm of affairs...
US-China Trade War Threatens To Impact India
By Nantoo Banerjee The trade war between the United States and China entered a more critical phase last week as Beijing allowed its currency to weaken further. The falling Yuan has become a major concern for not only the US, but also the rest of the world. Lower...
Hindu Right Has No Time For PM’s Sabka Vishwas Slogan
By Amulya Ganguli The online support which the person who refused to accept a vegetarian platter from a Muslim delivery boy showed how ineffective has been Narendra Modi’s appeal for winning the vishwas (trust) of the minority community. In any event, there is little doubt that the...
Congress Party Fails To Reinvent Itself
By Sagarneel Sinha Congress party, which still remains the main opposition party, did really a surprising thing by choosing Sonia Gandhi as the “new” president of the party — when names of senior leaders like Mukul Wasnik, Mallikarjun Kharge and young leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia were discussed in...
LG foldable smartphone teased again ahead of IFA 2019
LG Electronics has teased its second 5G phone with a detachable dual screen. LG plans to launch the new smartphone on September 6 on the eve of IFA 2019 in Berlin. This upcoming LG foldable smartphone is set to release four months after launching the V50 ThinQ. The teaser,...
Telegram adds Slow Mode and silent messaging on its app
Telegram is giving more controls to group administrators to control the flow of information. The feature could serve as a method to limit the flow of misinformation in groups. In order to give group a better control over how members engage, instant messaging app Telegram has introduced a new...
Samsung Galaxy S9+, Samsung Galaxy S9 updates rolling out
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones. This incremental update essentially focuses on introducing the latest Android security patch. Read on to know about the Galaxy S9 updates. Samsung Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9 updates detailed Samsun Galaxy S9 update takes...
Jio partners with Microsoft for Azure cloud solutions
Reliance Industries (RIL) on Monday announced partnership of its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm with Microsoft in the technology space, including creation on cloud solutions. As per the partnership, Jio will leverage the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to develop innovative cloud solutions focused on the needs of Indian businesses. Small...
Google Nest Hub may launch in India next week for Rs 8,999
It looks like Google is planning to launch its smart home speaker, the Google Nest Hub in India. A new report online has indicated that the company is planning to launch the smart speaker in the market for a starting price of Rs 8,999. Google Nest Hub is a...
OnePlus releases a Sacred Games Season 2 scene; Shot OnePlus 7 Pro
OnePlus has just released a new Sacred Games Season 2 short on its social media channels. This new short is part of a marketing collaboration between streaming platform Netflix, Sacred Games and OnePlus. As previously reported, OnePlus as teamed up with Sacred Games for the promotion of upcoming Season...
Xiaomi 5G smartphone spotted on TENAA; could be Xiaomi Mi 9 5G
It looks like the Chinese smartphone maker and electronics giant Xiaomi is working on a new 5G smartphone. According to a new report, a new Xiaomi-branded 5G smartphone was spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA. We are not sure about the launch name of the smartphone but the description...
