science and technology The OnePlus 8 Pro’s Features and Pricing Makes It the Best Smartphone Of 2020 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 01:33:27 +0530 The OnePlus 8 Pro has two models with the base version priced at just INR 54,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage model with options of Onyx Black and Glacial Green to choose from. Full Article
science and technology Zomato Wants to Take Over Your Office Cafeteria While Swiggy Wants to be Your Personal Concierge By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 01:50:14 +0530 The restaurant aggregator and food delivery apps are really growing up. But does that mean existing businesses will be impacted, because they'll have their jobs replaced by Zomato and Swiggy? Full Article
science and technology How to Join and Host Meetings on Google Meet By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:23:19 +0530 A simple guide on how you can make use of the Google Meet video conferencing app. Full Article
science and technology Samsung to Equip Its Upcoming Galaxy Buds X With Noise Cancellation Feature By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:16:35 +0530 These wireless earbuds are expected to arrive with a bean-like design and provide more surface area to include better touch-sensitive controls. Full Article
science and technology Robots, Cameras Are Now Helping China Managing the Covid-19 Crisis: Here's How By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:08:40 +0530 China's methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people. Full Article
science and technology New AI Tech by TCS Can Help Find Defects in Processors By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:13:14 +0530 The solution harnesses the company's contextual knowledge of the semiconductor industry and the power of deep learning technology. Full Article
science and technology Covid-19 Impact: Indian IT Industry Growth Slows Down, But Not Drastically By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:16:35 +0530 The IT services market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6 per cent between 2019-2024, to be valued at $14.6 billion by the end of 2024. Full Article
science and technology Covid-19 Wreaks Havoc on Wind, Solar Energy Industry with Layoffs, Delayed Construction By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:23:35 +0530 While the wind industry is plagued by slowdowns in obtaining parts from overseas, solar businesses have been hit with door-to-door sales no longer feasible. Full Article
science and technology Long March 5B Rocket Launched by China, Test Flight Successful for Future Moon Mission By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:56:59 +0530 The Long March 5B will, one day, transport astronauts to a space station that China plans to complete by 2022 - and eventually to the Moon. Full Article
science and technology More People Are Turning to Social Media, Music and E-Sports During Covid-19 Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:00:38 +0530 Certain online activities have been given a major boost by internet users during the coronavirus lockdown around the world. Full Article
science and technology You Can Now Get a Rs 4,000 E-Voucher If You Pre-Booked a Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphone By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:07:17 +0530 The offer will be applicable for pre-booked Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy 20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones till June 15. Full Article
science and technology Apple WWDC Will be Virtual This Year, But we Will Still Get a First Peek at iOS 14 And More By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:02:46 +0530 WWDC 2020 is where Apple will give us a first glimpse at what is in store on the software side of things, for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS as well as new tools that may be in development. Full Article
science and technology Aarogya Setu Developers Allay Concerns as Ethical Hacker Points Out Flaws in Contact Tracing App By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:02:15 +0530 They say that the Aarogya Setu app is designed to collect a user’s location at certain points in the process. Full Article
science and technology About 14% of Active Internet Users in India Are Aged 5-11 Years Old By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:36:49 +0530 With better connectivity, quality of service, and affordability of mobile Internet, there could be an increase in rural consumers spending more time on the internet in the future. Full Article
science and technology Haircut, Salon at Home: How to Book Urban Company's Grooming Services in Lockdown 3.0 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:11:40 +0530 Urban Company's grooming services at home are being resumed depending on zones — check if you can get a haircut at home now. Full Article
science and technology Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Goes on Sale Today: Price, Specifications, Offers and More By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:15:31 +0530 Follow up to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the new Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with an improved camera setup, bigger battery, and a slightly refreshed design. Full Article
science and technology Google Nest Users to Get Added Security Layer, Two-Factor Authentication Coming Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:52:10 +0530 This six-digit verification code is to verify that it is actually the user who is trying to access their account, and without this code, one won't be able to log in. Full Article
science and technology MediaTek Helio G85 Aims to Power Your Next Mid-Range Gaming Phone By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:08:21 +0530 The chipset is packed with 1GHz GPU and HyperEngine enhancements that aim to enable powerful and smooth gaming on mobile devices. Full Article
science and technology Google Podcast is Getting Better With Its New 'Podcasts Manager': Here Are All The Details By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:28:07 +0530 The Podcasts Manager will also provide data on the number of listens per show and episode, number of listens per episode segment. Full Article
science and technology PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update: Here Are All The Official Patch Notes By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 01:43:53 +0530 The new update drops tomorrow, but here is an early look at the massive patch notes released by PUBG Mobile. Full Article
science and technology Sales of Non-Essential Goods Spike on E-commerce Portals as Govt Eases Restrictions By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:03:35 +0530 While mobile phones remained the most searched item, searches for the mid-premium segment witnessed the biggest surge within the category. Full Article
science and technology Return of the QWERTY? Oppo's Patent for Future Phone Suggests Physical Keypad By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:24:38 +0530 The patent design suggests the keys on the keyboard be rather capacitive than tactile and the layout seems to be congested than wider. Full Article
science and technology Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 2 Launching in India on May 8 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:08:15 +0530 Xiaomi will be launching its first true wireless earphones in India alongside the Mi 10. Full Article
science and technology Companies Are Relying on AI, Hybrid Cloud More Than Ever Due to COVID-19: IBM CEO By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:07:16 +0530 Arvind Krishna said that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the importance of AI and hybrid cloud and has changed the pace in which they are being adopted. Full Article
science and technology Facebook Deletes Hundreds of Fake Accounts, Pages Allegedly Linked to Iranian Govt By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:07:26 +0530 In its monthly report, Facebook said that it shut down the fake accounts and pages that were used to promote Iranian state propaganda in more than 15 countries. Full Article
science and technology Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting an Early Preview on June 11: Here's What You Can Expect By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:32:43 +0530 The event will coincide with the 2020 E3 Expo, that has now been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
science and technology Call of Duty New Game to Launch by End-2020, Confirms Activision By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:01:38 +0530 Speculations suggest that the new Call of Duty title may be a follow-up to the franchise's Black Ops series. Full Article
science and technology Mozilla's New Email Alias Feature Will Now Protect Your Real Address From Getting Spammed By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:08:54 +0530 The feature generates unique email addresses so that users don’t have to reveal a real address to a website. Full Article
science and technology Windows 10 May 2020 Update is Reportedly Getting Delayed Until End of the Month: Here's Why By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:10:56 +0530 The delay in Windows 10 May 2020 update is believed to be because of a zero-day security exploit that Microsoft wants to patch. Full Article
science and technology Samsung Announces Price Cut for Its Galaxy M21, A50 Models in India: See New Prices By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:25:16 +0530 The Samsung Galaxy M21 and Samsung Galaxy A50 have received a price cut India. Read on to know more about them. Full Article
science and technology Alien Life May Not Need Oxygen: Scientists Say Hydrogen-Rich Planets Can Have Life Too By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:53:29 +0530 A new research paper suggests that life forms, if occurring in other planets, do not need to be similar to what we know of them on Earth. Full Article
science and technology Private Photos You Thought You'd Deleted Could Still be There: How to Secure Your Data By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 07:37:57 +0530 It is important to encrypt your data, store sensitive files with required security measures and make data unrecoverable — here's how to do it. Full Article
science and technology Samsung India Rolls Out Mother's Day Offers For Galaxy Z Flip, S20 Series Smartphones By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:48:35 +0530 In celebration of Mother’s Day, Samsung India has announced a variety of attractive deals on the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20 smartphones. Full Article
science and technology This Black Hole is Just 1000 Light Years Away From Earth, The Closest One Known as Yet By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:34:46 +0530 The ESO says that the hidden black hole in HR 6819 is one of the very first stellar-mass black holes found that do not interact violently with their immediate environment and, therefore, appear truly black. Full Article
science and technology Is Facebook Free Basics Back? No, Improved Discover Starts by Killing Net Neutrality Arguments By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:11:39 +0530 But how is it different from the controversial Free Basics, which faced opposition particularly in India? The single biggest change is that it allows access to every website available. Full Article
science and technology Aarogya Setu App is Safe and Secure in Terms of Data Security: Ravi Shankar Prasad By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:16:31 +0530 It is now mandatory for all government and private sector employees attending office to download the app, according to a Union Home Ministry directive. Full Article
science and technology Zomato Reportedly Working on Branching Out Into Alcohol Deliveries By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:23:10 +0530 There is currently no legal provision for home deliveries of alcohol in India, something that industry body International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) is lobbying to change in conjunction with Zomato and others. Full Article
science and technology US Smartphone Sales Witness 21% Decline as Covid-19 Crisis Hits Both Demand and Supply By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:48:33 +0530 Among the major players, Google's smartphone sales experienced the highest 64 per cent year-over-year decline in the US market in Q1 2020. Full Article
science and technology Coronavirus Impact Pushes E-Learning More Than Ever: Is This The New Normal For Students? By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:50:48 +0530 Experts fear that while there will be a proliferation of information technology tools and gadgets, post-COVID-19, but internet and broadband will remain an issue in India. Full Article
science and technology Microsoft to Shell Out $100,000 Reward If You Can Hack This Linux Operating System By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:51:01 +0530 The bug bounty programme is part of a three-month research challenge that runs from June 1 until August 31 Full Article
science and technology Amazon India is Offering Special Gaming Benefits for Prime Members By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 01:47:04 +0530 Amazon has also tied up with mobile game developers to host Prime-only tournaments for its members in India. Full Article
science and technology Aarogya Setu Flaw Can Allow Any User to be Tracked Down, Claims Hacker By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 02:01:20 +0530 According to French ethical hacker Robert Baptiste, Aarogya Setu's code structure could have allowed info of over 90mn users to be exposed to public. Full Article
science and technology Planning to Go On a Virtual Date? Tinder Has a Plan For You By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 02:56:04 +0530 Tinder also rolled out a photo verification service, a few days back, saying it will help ensure every match is who they say they actually are. Full Article
science and technology Slim Laptops & Convertibles For The Work From Home Warriors: You Can Get One in Every Budget By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:15:29 +0530 Slim laptops pretty much define themselves, whereas convertibles are those that have hinge mechanism that allows you to push the display all the way back into a tent, presentation mode or a tablet mode. Full Article
science and technology Microsoft Launched New Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 07:29:19 +0530 Microsoft has announced four new products under its Surface lineup although there is no confirmation on the India pricing or availability. Full Article
science and technology Earth's North Magnetic Pole Has Shifted All the Way from Canada to Siberia: Here's Why By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:10:13 +0530 Apparently, there's a tug of war going on between our planet's magnetic zones situated below North America and Asia. Full Article
science and technology Google is Offering Journalists Free Courses in AI, Machine Learning By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:16:21 +0530 The course is available in 17 different languages on the Google News Initiative Training Centre. Full Article
science and technology Apple sees steep 71 percent growth in India in the first three months of 2020 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:33:19 +0530 The move to launch a cheaper yet new iPhone is seen as a very strategic one to gain a foothold in important emerging markets like India. Full Article
science and technology Smartphone Shipments in India to Decline by 12% in 2020; 5G Phones Capture 2% Share By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:34:07 +0530 The total smartphone shipments in India in the March quarter grew a mere 4 percent (year-on-year). Full Article
science and technology Realme Narzo 10, 10A Launch Event on May 11: Everything You Need to Know By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:39:48 +0530 The launch was earlier scheduled to take place on April 26 but it was cancelled due to the lockdown extension because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article