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PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, and PS VR India Price Dropped After GST Rate Cut

Sony India has informed retailers of a PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, and PlayStation VR (PS VR) India price drop following the GST rate cut.

Nokia 9 PureView Leaked Press Render Shows Penta-Lens Camera Setup

Nokia 9 PureView is speculated to launch sometime in the last week of January 2019.

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones Today

WhatsApp says that devices that run on Nokia S40 won't be able to use WhatsApp after December 31 i.e. today.

Vivo Nex Dual Display 8GB RAM Variant Spotted on TENAA

The Vivo Nex Dual Display 8GB RAM variant is listed to pack a 3,425mAh battery, secondary 5.49-inch display, and run on Android 9 Pie.

What We want from PUBG Mobile This New Year

With the PUBG Mobile Vikendi map, Tencent's take on the battle royale genre for Android and iOS keeps getting better, however there's still room for improvement. Here's what we want to see from PUBG...

LG G7 ThinQ Android 9 Pie Update to Roll Out in Q1 2019

Official listing on LG's website indicates Android Pie rollout on the LG G7 ThinQ sometime in this quarter.

The Most Distant Space Encounter in History Is Happening Now

NASA is counting down to a historic flyby of the farthest cosmic body ever explored by humankind - a tiny, distant world called Ultima Thule.

WD Black NVMe SSD (2018) Review

WD is moving further into the SSD market with its new high-performance WD Black NVMe SSD. Can it match Samsung and other industry giants? Read our review.

Gadgets 360 Staff's Tech Shopping Cart for New Year 2019

New year 2019 is here and so is a brand new wish list. Here's tech we want to buy this year. Happy New Year 2019 everyone!

Nokia 9 PureView Leaked Video Reveals Specifications, Camera Features

Nokia 9 PureView with a penta-lens camera setup is rumoured to launch later this month. The Nokia phone will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

NASA Spaceship Sets Record by Entering Orbit Around Tiny Asteroid

Elon Musk has suggested that the first resident on Mars could be artificial intelligence (AI). Musk wants to establish a base on Mars.

Elon Musk Hints AI Could Be the First 'Resident' of Mars

Elon Musk has suggested that the first resident on Mars could be artificial intelligence (AI). Musk wants to establish a base on Mars.

Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out on Fake AI-Generated Sex Videos Online

Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the danger of computer-generated "deepfakes," in which women's faces are inserted into explicit pornographic videos.

The Best Phones of 2018

The best mobile phones of 2018 - the best rated smartphones of 2018.

iPhone XR Review

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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Review

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Appears to Have Gone on Open Sale in India

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC, supports LED front flash, and runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo.

Wynk Music's Your Year in Music Shows What You Most Listened to in 2018

Wynk Music on Friday introduced a feature through which users can track their choices of music and artistes they followed in 2018.

Samsung Working on a Mini Bixby-Powered Smart Speaker: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning a cheaper version of its Galaxy Home smart speaker powered by its voice assistant Bixby.

Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Leaked in Renders Yet Again

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is seen sporting a bezel-less and notch-less display, instead sporting what Samsung calls the Infinity-O Display.

How Fake-Porn Opponents Are Fighting Back

The best hope for fighting computer-generated fake-porn videos might come from a surprising source: The AI software itself.

Motorola One Power Reportedly Gets December Security Update, Other Fixes

Motorola One Power started receiving an Android 9.0 Pie update in India last month.

This Startup's New Drone Is 'Like a Flight Simulator You Can Ride In'

The aircraft can travel just over 100kmph at top speed and includes air-cushioned floats, allowing it to land on water if necessary.

NASA Has a New Year's Date With a Distant Space Rock - Here's How to Watch

To ancient explorers, "Ultima Thule" was what lay past the northernmost edges of maps, beyond the borders of the known world.

China Restarts Video Game Approvals After Months-Long Freeze

China on Saturday approved the release of 80 online video games after a freeze on such approvals for most of the year, but the titles did not include games from industry leader Tencent Holdings.

Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi Mix 4 Said to Sport Triple Cameras and Snapdragon 855 SoC

Xiaomi is expected to include a triple-camera setup on the back of its next-generation Mi 9 and Mi Mix 4 smartphones, a research note has claimed.

Amazon to Expand Whole Foods Stores: Report

Amazon is planning to expand its Whole Foods Market portfolio by adding more stores to put more customers within its two-hour delivery service range, the Wall Street Journal reported.

NASA Spacecraft Zooms Towards the Farthest World Ever Photographed

Real-time video of the actual flyby is impossible, since it takes more six hours for a signal sent from Earth to reach the spaceship, named New Horizons.

Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 [January 2019]

Best mobile phones in India under Rs. 15,000 - the top rated phones under 15000 by Gadgets 360.

Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer Celebrated as 'Mother' of Hubble, Dies at 93

Roman, who was celebrated as a trailblazer for female scientists and a driving force behind advances including the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, died Dec. 25 at a hospital in Germantown,...

BSNL, Vodafone Idea Discontinue 'Blackout Days' on December 31 and in 2019

Reliance Jio is offering "no blackout days" to its customers since its launch back in September 2016.

Google Brings Inbuilt Spam Protection to Messages App

Google has begun rolling out its spam protection feature to its Messages app on Android after almost over six months of developing it.

Microsoft Surface Go Starts Shipping in India, Starts at Rs. 38,599

Microsoft Surface Go, the Redmond giant's smallest and most affordable Surface device yet, started shipping in India on Monday exclusively through Flipkart.

Facebook Says Not Moderating Content Based on 'Inaccurate' Information

Facebook said on Saturday said the debate on content moderation should be based on facts not mischaracterisations.

Huawei Share in Global Premium Smartphone Market Rises: Counterpoint

Apple led the global premium smartphone segment capturing 47 percent share of the segment, followed by Samsung (22 percent), and Huawei (12 percent).

Fitbit Charge 3 With 7-Day Battery Life Goes on Sale in India Tomorrow

The Fitbit Charge 3 features an elevated, premium swim-proof design with a touchscreen display, over 15 goal-based exercise modes, up to 7 days of battery life,

Flipkart Qualcomm Days Sale Offers Discounts on These Smartphones

Flipkart's 'Qualcomm Days' sale brings offers on popular Snapdragon-powered smartphones on Flipkart.

Star Trek, Kimmy Schmidt, The Punisher, and More on Netflix in January

Star Trek: Discovery season 2, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 4 part 2, The Punisher season 2, Titans season 1, Comedians of the World, and Indian original movie Soni - all that and more coming to...

Popular Android Apps Found to Share Data With Facebook Without Permission

A bunch of popular apps on Android could be putting your privacy at risk, according to a study conducted by Privacy International.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie Update Scheduled for January Release

Samsung has scheduled the Android 9 Pie stable update for the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone in January 2019.

BSNL Offers Additional Talk Time on Prepaid Recharges to Counter Jio

The new offer is valid on special tariff voucher (STV) options of Rs. 152, Rs. 402, Rs. 175, and Rs. 219.

Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) With 4,000mAh Battery, Waterdrop Notch Launched

The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) smartphone sports a waterdrop-shaped notch, dual rear camera setup, face unlock, and 4,000mAh battery.

Realme Says It Will Expand Offline Sales to 150 Indian Cities in 2019

Realme on Monday said it would partner with 20,000 retail outlets in India to expand its offline sales to 150 cities in 2019.

French Startup Offers 'Dark Web' Compass, but Not for Everyone

For years criminal websites shrouded in secrecy have thrived beyond the reach of traditional search engines, but a group of French engineers has found a way to navigate this dark Web.

China Probe Readies to Land on Far Side of the Moon

A Chinese space probe is moving into position to land on the dark side of the moon for the first time, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday,

Fake-Porn Videos Are Being Weaponised to Harass and Humiliate Women

Airbrushing and Photoshop long ago opened photos to easy manipulation. Now, videos are becoming just as vulnerable to fakes that look deceptively real.

Sony Unveils a Quick Charge 4, 4+ Compatible Power Adapter with USB PD

Sony's USB Type-C port and USB Type-A port give a total power output of 46.5W

Samsung Galaxy S9 Facing Battery Drain After Pie Update, Some Users Report

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners are reportedly facing battery drain issues after the recently released Android Pie update.

iPhone Battery Replacement Programme for Out-of-Warranty Models Ends Today

Apple kicked off the battery replacement programme for out-of-warranty iPhone batteries in December last year.

Cyber-Attack Hits US Newspaper Distribution

The attack led to distribution delays in the Saturday edition of The Times, Tribune, Sun and other newspapers that share a production platform in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Google Facial Recognition Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge

US District Judge Edmond Chang in Chicago granted a Google motion for summary judgment, saying the court lacked "subject matter jurisdiction because plaintiffs have not suffered concrete injuries."

Zuckerberg Sees 'Progress' for Facebook After Tumultuous Year

Capping a tumultuous year marked by data protection scandals and government probes, Zuckerberg said he was "proud of the progress we've made" in addressing Facebook's problems.

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition With Up to 10GB RAM Launched

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition price in China starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 33,500) for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage configuration.

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones Today

WhatsApp says that devices that run on Nokia S40 won't be able to use WhatsApp after December 31 i.e. today.

You Can Play Bandersnatch Game 'Nohzdyve', With a Bit of Work

If you haven't gotten enough of the new Black Mirror: Bandersnatch interactive film on Netflix, you can now also play one of the games that's spoken about in the episode, Nohzdyve.

iPhone XS Max Catches Fire in US Man's Pocket, Report Claims

An iPhone XS Max smartphone reportedly caught fire in the pocket of man from Ohio, United States earlier this month.

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Android Pie, Dewdrop Display Launched

Huawei P Smart (2019) is seen sporting a waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual camera setup aligned vertically, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a 3,400mAh battery.

Aquaman Bests Suicide Squad as It Nears $750 Million Worldwide

Aquaman had a terrific final weekend of 2018 as it hit a worldwide total of $748.8 million, which took it past Justice League, Man of Steel, and Suicide Squad.

Tesla Names Close Musk Friend Larry Ellison to Board

Tesla named Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison to its board to provide the independent oversight demanded by US regulators after Musk tweeted about taking the electric carmaker private.

Nokia 9 PureView Leaked Press Render Shows Penta-Lens Camera Setup

Nokia 9 PureView is speculated to launch sometime in the last week of January 2019.

OneWeb Satellite Internet Service Says Has Not Offered Stake to Russia

OneWeb, which plans to create a worldwide Internet network using satellites, said on Friday that it had not offered the Russian government a stake in the project.

Essential Phone by Android Co-Creator Andy Rubin Has Been Discontinued

Essential Phone has gone out of stock and the company has said it won't replenish the stocks, thus, effectively discontinuing the phone.

Dell Returns to Market With New York Sock Exchange Listing

The computer maker is trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DELL', after it bought back shares that tracked the financial performance of software maker VMware.

Netflix for iOS No Longer Offers iTunes Billing for New Subscribers

Netflix has stopped offering the iTunes billing as a payment method to its new or returning subscribers on iOS globally.

Citi Cuts Q1 iPhone Production Estimates on Weak Demand

Citi said it expects the company to make 45 million iPhones for the quarter, down from 50 million it forecast earlier.

iPhone Battery Replacement Rush Is Real With Batteries In Short Supply

December 31 is the last day for cheap iPhone battery replacements and in Mumbai at least, the rush is real.

Is Spider-Man PS4's The City That Never Sleeps DLC Worth Checking Out?

We played Spider-Man PS4: The City That Never Sleeps and its three chapters: The Heist, Turf Wars, and Silver Lining back to back to tell you if they're worth the price of admission. Here's what you...

The Best Tech We Actually Bought In 2018

Gadgets 360 staff members bought a lot of gadgets, most notable of which were the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Nintendo Switch - plus a bunch of not-so-mainstream picks.

Xiaomi-Backed Yi Home Camera Price in India Slashed Until January 26

Yi Home Camera will be available on discount till January 26, 2019.

Samsung Patent Tips Plans for a Foldable Drone

A Samsung patent filing suggests the company may be planning to enter the drone market with a foldable drone.

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus Price, Colour Options Surface Online

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus price in Europe is reportedly set at EUR 519 (roughly Rs. 41,700).

TRAI Gives a Month to Consumers to Choose Channels Under New Framework

TRAI on Friday gave time till January 31 for consumers to select channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services.

Tesla Said to Test Autopilot Hardware With More Employees

"Tesla needs a few hundred more internal participants in the full self-driving programme," an email Musk sent to employees was quoted to say.

Poco F2 Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9.0 Pie

Poco F2 on Geekbench has received a single-core score of 2,321 and multi-core score of 7,564.

Cabinet Approves 10,000 Crore Gaganyaan Project

The Union Cabinet Friday approved the Gaganyaan project under which a three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days.

Realme 1 Starts Receiving ColorOS 5.2 Stable OTA Update

Realme has started to roll out the ColorOS 5.2 update for Realme 1 smartphone. It is now available over-the-air.

Jio Happy New Year Offer Gives '100 Percent Cashback' on Rs. 399 Recharge

The Jio Happy New Year Offer is valid until January 31, 2019.

Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale Kicks Off in India: Top Discounts, Offers

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale began in India on Wednesday, and goes on till Saturday.

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Made $3 Billion Profit in 2018: Report

Epic Games appears to have had a fantastic 2018.

Huawei Y7 (2019) Specifications, Design Leaked Online

Huawei Y7 (2019) is likely to be the successor to the Y7 (2018) that debuted back in March.

Moto G7 Launch Set for February Next Year, Report Claims

Motorola is reportedly planning to introduce its Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power phones in February next year.

Leaked Facebook Documents Reveal Serious Content Moderation Issues

Facebook's moderators are dependent on a bunch of unorganized presentations and spreadsheets to review content on the platform.

Nokia 6.1 Plus Gets Pro Camera Mode With New Android Pie Build: Report

HMD Global is rolling out a software update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus which brings Pro Camera mode and the ability to hide the notch.

Samsung Remote Access Will Let Users Control PCs From Their TVs

Samsung has announced that its 2019 smart TVs will let users remotely access PCs and other devices which they can control using a keyboard and mouse.

Selection Day on Netflix Isn't Going to Bowl Anyone Over

Selection Day, the newest Netflix original series from India, is out December 28. Based on Aravind Adiga's book, Selection Day stars Mohammad Samad, Yash Dholye, Rajesh Tailang, Ratna Pathak Shah,...

Fake Alexa Companion App Tops App Store Charts, Apple Takes It Down

A fake app posing as the official companion app for Amazon Alexa smart speakers managed to top the App Store charts before it was taken down by Apple.

Sony Boosts 3D Sensor Output on Interest From Phone Makers including Apple

Sony's 3D camera sensors get a reported oost in production as phone makers show interest

Bandersnatch Is the Most Far Out Black Mirror Episode Ever

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, now released on Netflix, is an interactive film that's self-aware, twisted, intelligent, and path-breaking. It's insane is what it is.

A Deep-Dive Into Netflix's Crazy, Interactive Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is the first interactive film for Netflix, where viewers are in control of a programmer making an adventure video game. We get an inside look from Netflix and the Black...

Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Cameras Tipped to Launch in January 2019

Nokia 9 PureView launch was initially rumoured for this year.

Samsung Galaxy M-Series Smartphones Said to Sport Infinity-V Displays

Samsung's Galaxy M-Series smartphones are now said to sport Infinity-V displays up to 6.4 inches in size.

Marvel Studios Might Start Developing X-Men Movies in 2019: Kevin Feige

Marvel Studios might begin development on Fox's comic book properties such as X-Men and Fantastic Four in the first half of 2019, according to president Kevin Feige.

Google Pixel 3 Lite Models to Debut in Spring 2019: Report

Google is speculated to launch the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite with a price tag between $400-500 (roughly Rs. 28,000-Rs. 35,000).

Sony Launches WH-CH700N Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones in India

Sony WH-CH700N noise-cancelling wireless headphones price in India has been set at Rs. 12,990.

Redmi Note 6 Pro vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was pit against the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 to see which comes out on top.

Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update

Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo in India back in August.

Tesla's Musk Says Cave Rescuer's Defamation Case Should Be Dismissed

In a filing on Wednesday with the US District Court in Los Angeles, Musk's lawyers said their client's comments about Vernon Unsworth were free speech protected by the US Constitution's First...

White House Mulls New Year Executive Order to Bar Huawei, ZTE Purchases

It would be the latest step by the Trump administration to cut Huawei and ZTE, two of China's biggest network equipment companies, out of the US market.

Pluto Explorer Ushering in New Year at More Distant World

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will zip past the scrawny, icy object nicknamed Ultima Thule (TOO-lee) soon after the stroke of midnight.

Instagram Blames 'Bug' for Design Change That Prompted Backlash

The Instagram redesign required users to swipe horizontally instead of the normal vertical scroll to see their feed.

Which Is the Best Budget Phone in India?

2018 was a fantastic year for budget phones. Here are our top picks.

Resident Evil 2 PS4, Xbox One, and PC India Price and Release Date Revealed

Resident Evil 2 India price, release date, and pre-orders now live for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Motorola P40 Specifications and Design Leaked, Reveal Punch-Hole for Selfie Camera

Motorola P40 leaked renders have revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone as well as some of its specifications. There's no word yet on Motorola P40 price.

Other Fighting Games Could Copy Street Fighter V's Ads: Dreamhack FGC Director

At Dreamhack Mumbai 2018, Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate were all present with their own respective tournaments and prize pools. Gadgets 360 spoke to Alex Jebailey,...

Honor V20 aka Honor View 20: Top 5 Noteworthy Features You Should Know

Honor V20 - set to launch in India as Honor View 20 - price in China starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,400).

Oppo R17 Pro Review

Oppo R17 Pro faces fierce competition at its Rs. 45,990 price point but does it have what it takes to stand out? Check our review.

Airtel, Flipkart Get LazyPay's 'Buy Now Pay Later' for Bills, Checkouts

LazyPay was launched by fintech giant PayU in India back in April last year.

ZenFone Max Pro M2 Update Brings November Security Patch, Improvements

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.

Android TV Now Has 'Tens of Millions' of Users, Says Google

Google's General Manager and Senior Director for Android TV Shalini Govil-Pai reportedly said that around half of Android TV users are derived from the operator partners.

Oppo's New Breeno Voice Assistant Is Coming to Smartphones

Oppo has unveiled its Breeno digital voice assistant at a developer event in China. It will be available in the company's future phones.

Government Said to Issue Draft E-Commerce Policy in a Few Weeks

India will announce a new draft policy for e-commerce in a few weeks, a source in the government said on Thursday

Nokia 5.1 Plus Now Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update, Says HMD Global

Nokia 5.1 Plus has started receiving its Android 9.0 Pie update.

Zomato Announces Food Carnival 'Zomaland', to Launch in 2019

Zomaland will feature top chefs, eateries, and entertainment. It'll be held in Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru in 2019.

Netflix Users Being Targeted by Phishing Scam, US FTC Warns

If you are a Netflix subscriber and have received a strange email, it is likely to be another phishing scam.

Watch the First Trailer for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Out Friday

Netflix has confirmed the release date for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch in a trailer - it's out Friday, December 28 worldwide.

Huawei Says Expects 2018 Revenue to Rise Despite International Scrutiny

Huawei Technologies is expected to record a 21 percent jump in revenue for 2018 to $109 billion, its rotating chairman said.

Was Dreamhack Mumbai 2018 a Repeat of the Indian Gaming Carnival?

Dreamhack Mumbai 2018 wanted to be India's number one gaming festival. However the truth was far from that.

Android Messages Web App May Get New Home on Google.com: Report

Google is planning to shift its Messages Web app from Android.com to Google.com, a commit on Chromium Gerrit tips.

Oppo A3s 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Slashed Again: Report

Oppo A3s price in India was officially set at Rs. 12,990 for the 3GB RAM variant, while its 2GB RAM model was launched at Rs. 10,990.

iPhone XR Enticing More Android Users to Switch to Apple Than Before: CIRP

The findings showed that 16 percent of iPhone buyers upgraded from an Android phone in the 30-day period after the launch of the iPhone XR.

OnePlus 6T Available With Discount, No-Cost EMI Offers From Saturday

OnePlus 6T gets an instant discount, no-cost EMIs, and exchange offers during the sale period.

Foxconn Said to Begin Top-End iPhone Assembly in India Next Year

Foxconn will be assembling the most expensive models, such as devices in the flagship iPhone X family, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Epic Games Founder Explains How the Epic Games Store Gets Exclusive Games

The Epic Games Store for PC games launched earlier this month with a host of exclusive games such as Ashen, Hades, and Super Meat Boy Forever. Epic founder Tim Sweeney explained how this was possible.

Airtel May Lose 70 Million Users With End of 'Lifetime Free' Plan: Report

Airtel reportedly decided to ditch the 'lifetime free incoming calls' plan back in October.

Epic Games Store Does Not Share User Data With Tencent: Tim Sweeney

Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney has confirmed that the Epic Games Store does not share user data with Tencent or other companies.

YouTube Faces Outrage After Lifting Creator's Video Without Credit

YouTube was accused of exploiting the creators on its own platform after it lifted a video of a YouTuber to wish its Twitter followers Merry Christmas.

Nine Things to Look Forward to From Reliance Jio in 2019

After a bumper 2018, Reliance Jio is expected to continue the momentum in the next year with wider GigaFiber launch, smart home play, and more.

Nokia 9 Case Renders Leak Tips Penta-Lens Setup, More Design Details

The Nokia 9 smartphone, touted to be the first true flagship from HMD Global, is expected to launch in early 2019.

TRAI Assures No Blackout of Subscribed TV Channels on December 29

There will be no disruption of TV services due to implementation of the new regulatory framework, TRAI said.

PUBG Mobile Gets New Exclusive BAPE Outfit Pack

PUBG and BAPE have announced a new collaboration that brings an exclusive BAPE outfit pack to PUBG Mobile.

Honor Launches Its First Smart Speaker With Wi-Fi Calling Support

Honor has launched its first smart speaker alongside the Honor V20 (Honor View 20) in China with Wi-Fi calling support.

Flipkart Reveals Its Best Selling Mobiles and Phone Brands of 2018

Xiaomi and Realme dominated the Flipkart charts, while Asus and Honor weren't too far behind. Here are the most popular mobiles of 2018 on Flipkart.

Sony Lets You Generate Video of Your PS4 Gaming History

Take a look at your biggest gaming achievements on the PS4 in a video that can be shared with your friends

Nvidia Leaks Tip Upcoming Mobile GeForce RTX GPUs, GeForce RTX 2060

Several leaks over the past few days appear to suggest that Nvidia could be releasing new mobile GeForce RTX GPUs as well as mid-range desktop models.

Samsung Working on 3D Facial Scanning, May Make Its Way to Galaxy S10

This ToF sensor conducts 3D mapping by measuring the distance between the sensor and the object based on the 'time of flight' of the light travel.

One-Punch Man Season 2 Trailer, Release Date Unveiled

Over three years since its debut, One-Punch Man has announced its return for season 2 - releasing April 2019 - with a new trailer.

Realme A1 Tipped to Be Realme's Next Budget Smartphone in India

Realme A1 is rumoured to carry a price tag close to the Rs. 10,000 mark and come in Black and Yellow colour options.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Users Report Bixby 2.0 Issues After Android Pie Update

Users report that Bixby 2.0 with Android Pie on the Galaxy S9 fails to understand many commands that worked with Bixby 1.0.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Said to Get 'Sound on Display' Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10 is rumoured to sport an illuminated camera ring similar to the Galaxy A8s.

Infinix Smart 2 Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie Update in India

Infinix Smart 2 was launched in India with Android 8.1 Oreo on top of XOS 3.3.0.

Honor View 20 to Be Amazon India Exclusive, Registrations Begin

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is expected to launch the Honor View 20 in the global markets next month, with the first launch event set for Paris on January 22.

Uber Partners Delhi Metro for Kiosks in 50 Stations by H1 2019

Uber on Wednesday said it entered into the second-phase of its partnership with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to set up kiosks in 50 more metro stations by the first half of 2019.

Amazon's Record Holiday Shows Consumers Still Have Appetite for Spending

Amazon.com reported a record-breaking holiday season as shoppers loaded their online baskets with items from Echo speakers to Calvin Klein clothes.

Flipkart, Amazon Hit as Government Looks to Ban 'Online Exclusives'

The government is also looking to ban e-commerce companies from selling products from companies in which they have an equity interest.

Intel Core i9-9900K and Asus ROG Maximus XI Extreme Review

Intel Core i9-9900K is touted as the world's best CPU for gamers. Can Intel overcome all its troubles and deliver a knockout? Read our review.

The 10 Best (and Worst) Tech Trends of 2018

2018 is drawing to a close and no one can say it's been uneventful. Lots has changed in the world of tech - here are our picks of the best, worst, and most notable trends.

Honor V20 (Honor View 20) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4

Honor V20 competes with the recently released Huawei Nova 4 and the Samsung Galaxy A8s as they all sport the new display hole for selfie camera design.

Google Now Seeking Applications for AI, ML Startup Boot Camp in India

Google on Wednesday opened applications for the next class of its "Launchpad Accelerator" mentorship programme for start-ups using artificial intelligence (AI)/ machine learning (ML) in India.

Xiaomi Mi Play: Top 6 Features You Should Know About

Xiaomi Mi Play was launched in China earlier this week with a starting price of CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,100).

Oppo F19 Could Feature 10x Hybrid Optical Zoom Tech, Reports Suggest

Oppo is reportedly developing a new hybrid optical zoom technology that will enable smartphones to capture photos with up to 10x zoom.

'Virtual Tumour' Model Could Offer New Treatment for Cancer: Researchers

British scientists have built a novel virtual reality (VR) 3D model of cancer that will help increase the understanding of cancer as well as in the search for new treatment.

Redmi Note 6 Pro vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro have a fighting chance against the better specced ZenFone Max Pro M2? Read our detailed comparison to find out.

Indian Networking Market Grew 67 Percent in Q3 2018, Cisco in Lead: IDC

Cisco continues to lead the India networking market which witnessed 67.1 percent year-over-year growth in the third quarter of this year, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said.

Fortnite Could Run at 60fps on iPhone X but Here's Why It Doesn't

Fortnite for iPhone X could run at 60fps but Epic Games won't allow it. Here's why.

Honor V20 With Display Hole Selfie Camera, Kirin 980 SoC Launched

Honor V20 include a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 rear sensor, HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, a 25-megapixel selfie snapper, 4,000mAh battery, and Link Turbo technology.

NASA to Continue Flying Astronauts on Russian Soyuz: Report

Schierholz added that having Russian and US vehicles flying simultaneously will provide "redundancy in crew transportation" to the ISS.

Sony Launches WH-CH700N Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones in India

Sony WH-CH700N noise-cancelling wireless headphones price in India has been set at Rs. 12,990.

As TikTok Videos Take Hold With Teens, Parents Scramble to Keep Up

The social network became the most downloaded on Apple's App Store in the first half of this year according to market analysis firm Sensor Tower.

Xiaomi Mi Play Gets 6GB RAM Variants, Price Revealed

Xiaomi has now listed the 6GB RAM variants of the recently launched Mi Play on its website. Prices start at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 13,200)

2017 iPad Pro 'Bright Spot' Display Problem Being Reported by Some Users

Some 2017 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro units are reportedly suffering from a display problem that is causing a bright spot above the home button.

Nokia 9 Photo Leak Tips Front Display Design Details

The Nokia 9 is also reported to come with a penta-lens camera setup - a first in a smartphone with five sensors, LED flash, and another dual sensor as well.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Tipped to Sport an Infinity-O Display Panel

The two cutouts on the alleged Samsung Galaxy S10+ screen protector for the dual selfie camera feature on the upper right corner.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Nova 4 Get Special Variants to Mark Record Shipments

Huawei has announced special edition variants of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Nova 4 to mark 200 million shipments in 2018.

Nokia X5 Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie, Expected on Nokia 5.1 Plus Soon

The Android 9.0 Pie update for Nokia X5 is said to be 1467MB in size.

Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal Are Getting More Expensive

Office 365 Home price in India has gone from Rs. 4619 per year to Rs. 5,299 per year, effective January 8, 2019, exclusive of taxes.

Samsung Galaxy M-Series Phones Said to Launch in India in January

Samsung India has geared up to launch a new Galaxy 'M' series with three smartphones in January 2019, industry sources tell IANS.

Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale Kicks Off in India: Top Discounts, Offers Detailed

The Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale will go on until Saturday, December 29.

Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter May Star in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

More details about the upcoming Black Mirror: Bandersnatch - a choose-your-own-adventure episode, likely out December 28 - have surfaced, including the cast, director and synopsis.

OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Now Receiving Android Pie via OxygenOS 9.0.0 Update

OnePlus has started rolling out the Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0 update for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T phones.

Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, Other Xiaomi Phones Discounted in Amazon Sale

Amazon has partnered with HDFC to offer 5 percent instant discount to all users who purchase a Xiaomi phone during the sale period, even on EMI transactions.

Fake Apps With Over 50,000 Installations Found on Google Play: Quick Heal

Google Play - Google's Android app and content store - is no stranger to malware, fake apps, and money grabbing schemes.

The Best Deals From Flipkart's Mobiles Bonanza Sale

Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus, iPhone XR, Pixel 3, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, iPhone 7, and other best mobile deals from first day of Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale.

PSA: Last Chance to Get Your iPhone Battery Replaced By Apple for Cheap

Apple's discounted battery replacement for iPhones is valid till December 31, 2018. After that you'll have to pay full price.

Honor V20 Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Honor V20 sports a display hole for selfie camera, and a 48-megapixel rear camera.

PUBG Mobile Ban By 'High Court of Maharashtra' Is Fake News

PUBG Mobile India ban legal notice on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter is fake news.

Google Play Store Offering Free Credit for App Purchases to Select Users

There's a new banner popping up in select users' Google Play Store home page, offering them free credit for app purchases.

MTNL Celebrates Christmas by Offering Unlimited Data to Prepaid Customers

The Christmas offer by MTNL is valid until January 31, 2019, for prepaid customers in Delhi and Mumbai circles.

Samsung Galaxy M30 Allegedly Surfaces on Geekbench With Exynos 7885 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M30 is also found to have Android 8.1 Oreo.

PUBG Corp Bans Over 30,000 Radar Hack Cheaters

PUBG has hit headlines once again this week, this time for bans.

Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei Nova 3, Other Huawei Phones on Discount via Amazon

Huawei Holiday Sale has discounts on the Huawei P20 Lite, the Huawei Nova 3i, the Huawei Nova 3, as well as the flagship-level Huawei P20 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Spotted on Geekbench Running Android Pie

As per a new Geekbench listing spotting, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is seen to run on Android 9 Pie.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air (12.5-Inch) Variant With Intel Core i5 SoC Launched

Xiaomi has expanded its portfolio to introduce another 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air variant.

10 Great Android, iOS, and Mac Apps and Games on Sale Right Now

Christmas usually brings a host of great deals on apps and games, and 2018 is no different. Here are some deals that'll make you merry this Christmas.

Fallout 76 Players Banned for Trying to Improve Graphics

Bethesda has banned Fallout 76 players from using mods to improve the game's graphics.

Flipkart Sale Offers Discounts on Panasonic, Samsung, Vu & Other LED TVs

Fllipkart is promising up to 70 percent discount on TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, air purifiers, and more.

Xiaomi Mi Play With Waterdrop Display, Free Monthly Data Unveiled in China

Xiaomi Mi Play price in China has been set at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,100).

Jio VoWi-Fi Service Reportedly Being Tested in India

Reliance Jio is reportedly testing its VoWi-Fi service in regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.

Microsoft Launcher Gets Sticky Notes Integration, Cortana Support

The Microsoft Launcher app update also brings a new screen time card and widget, a new To-Do card on the screen, and quick results via the Launcher search bar.

Halo Infinite PC 'Treated as a First-Class Citizen': 343 Industries

Halo Infinite PC may be better than past Halo PC efforts.

PS5 Specifications May Have 4K and 240fps Support for PS VR: Analyst

The PS5, PlayStation 5, or whatever Sony decides to call its PS4 successor, may support 4K resolution and 240fps for PS VR.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Now Receiving Stable Android 9.0 Pie Update Globally

Xiaomi is currently rolling out a stable version of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi A1 and brings FM Radio and Dual VoLTE support.

These Samsung Smartphones Are Receiving the Latest Android Security Update

The update for the Galaxy A3 (2017) carries software version A320FXXU4CRL1, while the Galaxy A7 (2018) receives software version A720FXXU6CRL1.

Nokia TA-1124 Specifications Spotted in Alleged Certification Listings

Nokia TA-1124 US FCC listing tips few specifications, while a Nokia device with the same model number has also received Bluetooth certification as well.

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale Starts on Wednesday, Top Offers Previewed

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale has been announced, and it will start on Wednesday, December 26.

Fujifilm X-T3 Review

Fujifilm X-T3 is a big update over its predecessor, but is it the best premium APS-C mirrorless camera? Read our review to find out.

Here's What the Front and Back of the Honor V20 Could Look Like

With less than a day to go for the official launch of the Honor V20 in China, a purported case leak appears to show the front and rear of this device.

Moto G7 Power With Snapdragon 675 SoC, Android Pie Spotted on Geekbench

The Geekbench listing of the Moto G7 Power suggests that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM.

IBM Develops Fingernail Sensor That Uses AI to Track Patient Health

IBM researchers have developed a fingernail sensor that uses AI and ML to monitor and analyse human health as well as disease progression.

Paytm Now Offers Train Ticket Bookings With Zero Additional Charges

Paytm also provides features such as live PNR status and apply for an "instant refund" on cancellation of existing train ticket bookings.

iPad mini 5 Case Leak Tips Dual Cameras and Other Details

An alleged iPad mini 5 case has revealed vertically stacked rear cameras and headphone jack amongst other details.

Draft IT Rules for Social Media, Messaging Platforms Up for Consultation

The Electronics and IT Ministry has come out with draft IT rules focused on social media platforms.

Google Play Holiday Sale Offers Discounts on Movies, Books, Comics & More

Google Play is offering discounts across categories till January 2, 2019

IESA Opens Bengaluru Lab to Incubate Chip-Designing Startups in India

The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) said the lab is aimed at incubating 20 early stage fabless startups in three years and 50 in the next five years.

Xiaomi Mi Play vs Honor 9N vs Nokia 6.1 Plus

On paper, the Xiaomi Mi Play will compete with the likes of Honor 9N and Nokia X6 aka Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Xiaomi Poco F1 Gets New Armoured Edition With 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage

Xiaomi Poco F1 Armoured Edition along with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage comes with a price tag of Rs. 23,999.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Said to Have Improved Fast Charging

Samsung is also in the news for developing a Gear Sport successor that could debut alongside the Galaxy S10 next year.

Is Netflix Killing the Movie Theatre? Not So Fast.

Industry experts say that a future for the movie theatre may be far from assured.

Why Businesses in China Are Threatening to Fire iPhone Users

In a bid to show support for Huawei following the recent arrest of Huawei CFO in Canada, the businesses in China are asking staff to boycott Apple.

Apple Details Indian Government Requests for Customer Data

The Indian government has asked Apple to provide information for 27 devices and 18 accounts in the January-June 2018 period.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Now Scheduled to Get Android Pie in February 2019

Samsung has updated the Android Pie update roadmap on its Members app.

Nokia 9 Concept Image Shows Penta-Lens Setup, Glass Back Panel

Nokia 9 is seen sporting five camera sensors, an LED flash, and another rumoured dual sensor at the back

The 10 Best Internet Memes of 2018

Life is serious business. But when you're on the Internet, you get a chance to loosen up a little. Here are the 10 best internet memes of 2018.

Did 2018 Usher in a Creeping Tech Dystopia?

Contrary to futuristic fears of "super-intelligent" robots taking control, the real dangers of our tech era have crept in more prosaically.

Huawei Ships a Record 200 Million Smartphones, Despite US Crackdown

Huawei said that its 2018 shipments exceeded 200 million devices, despite a Trump administration crackdown and increasing scrutiny from other national governments.

Micromax Infinity N12, Infinity N11 to Go on Sale in India Today

Micromax Infinity N12 price in India is set at Rs. 9,999, while the Micromax Infinity N11 price in India is set at Rs. 8,999.

PUBG Vikendi Map Helps Push PC Player Count Back Over 1 Million: Report

PUBG Vikendi map may have just revitalised PUBG PC player count.

What Fortnite's PS4 Player Count Leak Says About Xbox One and PC

We talk about our favourite games of 2018 and a rare look at PS4 player data for games like Fortnite.

Fortnite Frozen Legends Pack Now Available, Here's What You Get

Fortnite Frozen Legends pack skins, back bling, wings, price, and everything else you need to know.

US Satellite Service Said to Offer Selling Minority Stake to Russia

OneWeb has offered to sell a minority stake to Russia, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Idea Launches New Rs. 392 Recharge, Revises Rs. 399 Recharge to Rival Jio

Idea Cellular has introduced an all new Rs. 392 prepaid recharge pack that offers 1.4GB of daily data to its subscribers for a validity of 60 days.

Dragon Quest XI S for Nintendo Switch Gets 2019 Release Date

Square Enix has confirmed that Dragon Quest XI S for Nintendo Switch has a 2019 release date.

ZenFone Max M2 Receiving November 2018 Android Security Patch via Update

Asus has released the first software update for ZenFone Max M2 smartphone. The update brings the November 2018 Google security patches.

Asus Patent Hints at Pop-Up, Display Hole Camera Designs for ZenFone

Asus has recently filed a patent for pop-up and display hole camera designs raising speculations for upcoming bezel-less ZenFones.

How to Download Facebook Videos on Android, iPhone, and PC

Be it a PC - Windows, Mac, or Linux - an Android device, an iPhone or an iPad, here's how you can download Facebook videos across all platforms.

Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic With Fast Charging Support Launched in India

Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic is already up for sale on Mi India website, for a discounted price of Rs. 499.

Airtel Revises Rs. 448 Recharge to Offer 123GB Data for 84 Days

Rs. 448 Airtel recharge also offers 100 SMS messages per day for the entire 84-day validity.