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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.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...
Meizu 16s Pro with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855+ SoC leaked
In April this year, Meizu released its flagship smartphone, the 16s. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a refreshed version of the smartphone – Meizu 16s Pro. The specifications and design of the smartphone briefly surfaced on the company website, before it got taken down. Here is...
Vivo S1 vs Vivo V15 vs Vivo V15 Pro: What’s different
Vivo recently introduced new S-series in India and the S1 is the first smartphone to launch under the series. It comes with a waterdrop-style notch, triple rear cameras, a diamond finish design and more. If you are thinking how the new Vivo S1 competes with the V15 and V15...
Researchers find security flaws in 40+ drivers from 20 vendors: Report
Security researchers from Eclypsium have found common design flaws in more than 40 kernel drivers from 20 different hardware vendors. During a talk at the DEF CON 27 security conference in Las Vegas, researchers detailed these common design flaws. These flaws allow low-privileged applications to use legitimate driver functions...
Realme X 256GB variant launched in China; sales start August 18
Just last week, a Realme X 256GB storage variant was spotted on TENAA. Such a listing is an indication to an imminent launch. Today, the company has made this top-end variant official. Read on to know everything about this Realme X 256GB variant. Realme X 256GB variant prices, availability...
Nokia 7.2 appears on Geekbench listing ahead of IFA 2019 launch
HMD Global, the Finnish company with license to sell Nokia-branded smartphones, has already announced its IFA 2019 event. At the event on September 5, HMD Global is widely to launch two new smartphones – Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. While the Nokia 6.2 has been leaked a couple of...
All you need to know
We already know that OnePlus is looking at TVs as the next space to disrupt. The Chinese company teased about the OnePlus TV last year in September. Now, a fresh report claims that OnePlus is planning to launch its new TV series on September 26. Just recently, the OnePlus TV was...
Honor Vision, Vision Pro with 55-inch 4K panel, HarmonyOS launched
Honor has launched new TVs in China, which are called Honor Vision and Vision Pro. The Honor TVs are also being called Smart Screen devices by the Chinese company. The TVs ship with the newly announced HarmonyOS. The latest smart TVs features a 55-inch 4K UHD display and are...
Cricket ball with embedded microchip to be unveiled at Big Bash League
With Kookaburra all set to unwrap a new cricket ball with an embedded microchip, the intervention of technology in cricket seems to reach another level. The microchipped cricket ball will reportedly be unveiled at the Big Bash League, Australia’s premier domestic T20 competition. In case you are not aware, Kookaburra is an Australian ball manufacturing...
JioPhone 3, JioGigaFiber and more could launch at Reliance AGM 2019
Reliance is gearing up to host its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 12, which is tomorrow. The company’s 42nd AGM will kick off at 11:00AM on Monday. You can also catch the event online as Reliance will be live streaming the event on its YouTube, Twitter and...
Huawei Mate 30 series with Kirin 990 SoC may launch on September 19
Huawei is reportedly all set to launch its latest set of Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones on September 19. A report from Russian news site hi-tech.mail.ru claims that Wang Chenglu – president of Huawei Consumer Business Software informed them about the same. The source also asserted that the...
Vodafone, Airtel offering free voice calls, data, SMS benefits
Kerala has been experiencing heavy rain and flood which has resulted in huge devastation and loss of lives. As Kerala is facing massive floods, several telecom companies are offering free services to their customers in the affected areas. Airtel has taken a few measures, and is giving free voice call,...
OnePlus users can watch Sacred Games Season 2 for free a day earlier
The much-awaited “Sacred Games Season 2″ will be released on August 15. Now, OnePlus has confirmed that one day before the official release, OnePlus users will get a chance to watch the season 2 of Sacred Games. The company will be holding special premieres across 3 cities in India, for...
OnePlus 6, 6T get new OxygenOS update with Fnatic Gaming mode
The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones have received a new big software update. It not only brings along the August 2019 Android security patch, but also a few OnePlus 7 Pro features. The latest OxygenOS 9.0.16 and OxygenOS 9.0.8 updates add an optimized pocket mode and a new Quick...
