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Video streaming company Netflix will roll out a cheaper mobile-only plan in India as it looks to woo viewers amid growing competition from Amazon Prime Videos and other local players. The premium content platform also believes that growth in the Indian market is a marathon; and that it is...
BSNL Abhinandan-151 prepaid plan launched in all circles
Last month, state-run telco BSNL launched Abhinandan-151 prepaid recharge plan with unlimited data and calling. However, the benefits were limited to users in Tamil Nadu and Chennai circles. Now, the plan benefits have been expanded for subscribers in other telecom circles. Here is everything you need to know BSNL...
Vivo Y7s with Helio P65, UD fingerprint scanner launched
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its latest smartphone, the Vivo Y7s in China. It is worth noting that the specifications of the Y7s are similar to the ones that we saw in the recently announced Vivo S1. As previously reported, the company is likely to launch the rumored...
Price in India, specifications compared
Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20-series smartphones in India today. These include the mid-range Redmi K20 and the flagship Redmi K20 Pro. The Redmi K20 price in India starts under Rs 22,000. In the same price range, you also have the recently launched Realme X. Both the Xiaomi and Realme...
Chandrayaan-2 expected to launch next week, GSLV rocket glitch fixed
The Indian space agency has reportedly fixed the glitch in its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) whose Monday flight with Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was called off one hour before its lift off. However, ISRO is yet to officially confirm the same. A fresh report reveals that the glitch has been...
Samsung Galaxy A10s features, specifications leaked
Samsung refreshed its Galaxy A series earlier this year. This refreshed lineup so far includes the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A70, and Galaxy A80 smartphones. But, Samsung seems to be far from done. One of the rumored upcoming devices is called the Galaxy A10s....
Apple might bring rainbow logo back with iPhone launch this year
Apple may be planning to reintroduce its iconic rainbow logo with new iPhone models. The rainbow logo might make a comeback as early as this year. It is not clear which Apple products will get the iconic logo just yet. Apple used the classic rainbow logo when it launched...
Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone launched; Price, specifications
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Android One smartphone, the Mi A3, in Spain today. It is company’s third generation ‘Mi A’ series smartphone in partnership with Google. The smartphone offers stock Android experience over Xiaomi’s own MIUI. In India, the company previously launched two iterations – the Mi A1...
Video games can improve your emotional intelligence: Researchers
While it’s commonly believed that video games are harmful for children, researchers have found that it can help them evaluate, express and manage emotions when used as part of an emotional intelligence training program. “Video games may improve the expression of emotions, but awareness and coping strategies can’t be solely...
Xiaomi Mi Neckband Bluetooth headphones, LED lamp launch
Xiaomi India has just announced two new products as part of its extended product ecosystem in India. Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director for Xiaomi India and Global VP for Xiaomi revealed them during the Redmi K20 launch. These two products include the Xiaomi Mi Neckband Bluetooth Headphones and...
Karnataka Crisis: The Mind Games In Play
By K Raveendran Diabolic approaches by political parties and their leaders are dragging the Supreme Court into day to day politics but so far the court has managed to get better of the situation by doing some real tight rope walking. Karnataka was a milestone, when a...
Nuclear Power Plants Pose Serious Health Hazard
By Dr. Arun Mitra A recent proposal by the government of India to install nuclear power plants in Punjab has once again generated debate on whether the nuclear energy is a viable option for electricity generation? According to Global Energy Statistical Yearbook 2018 India is 3rd largest energy...
One Year Has Passed Since Supreme Court Warning
By Ahmar Afaq and Paras Nath Singh On July 17 last year, the Supreme Court of India in Tehseen S. Poonawalla vs Union Of India described “lynching” as an affront to the rule of law and to the exalted values of the Constitution itself. The court termed it...
Women Of Colour Winning Elections In America
By Chauncey K. Robinson The public dispute between Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being portrayed by the mainstream media as a challenge to unity in the Democratic Party. Yet, as history continues to be made with an unprecedented number of...
Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 to buy in July 2019
The premium mid-range smartphones under Rs 30,000 are getting exciting from time to time. From flagship Snapdragon 855 SOC to 48-megapixel rear camera and triple camera setup, you get a lot more. The current trend of full-screen display with pop-up selfie snapper is increasing as well for smartphones under...
WhatsApp payment service may be closer to launch in India
It looks like Facebook may be closer to launching its WhatsApp payment service in the Indian market. The social media giant just completed an audit that covered its data practices. Government of India delayed the launch of the payment feature on WhatsApp because of data privacy and security concerns....
FaceApp is making a comeback with its ‘old’ filter
A smartphone app that is suddenly making a comeback is FaceApp which was originally launched back in 2017. This app uses neural networks to make digital changes to your face after clicking a photo. FaceApp is developed by Wirless Lab from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. It is available for download on both...
Asus ROG Phone 2 leaked images confirm 120Hz display
Taiwanese electronics giant Asus is working on launching its upcoming high-end smartphone, the Asus ROG Phone 2. Asus has already revealed that its upcoming smartphone will sport the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. In fact, the ROG Phone 2 will be the first smartphone in the market to feature the...
