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This is the world’s most 'popular' Android phone

As per Omdia, Samsung shipped 23.2 million units of the Galaxy A51 in 2020 to earn the top spot in the list of Android phones. The highest selling smartphone in the world was the iPhone 11. The list of top 10 smartphones has five Android phones and five iPhones. Out of the five Android phones, four were from Samsung and one was from Xiaomi. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bRjvG3
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New Rules for Social Media, Online Streaming Platforms Could Threaten Free Expression in India, Say Critics

Critics have come down hard on a set of new rules announced by the government that could force social media and online streaming platforms to remove content it deems objectionable. Tech companies will also have to disclose the origin of a "mischievous tweet or message" if asked by a court or the government. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uCel9l via
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Apple Investigation by Dutch Competition Regulators Nears Draft Decision

Apple is being investigated by Dutch competition authorities for a requirement that developers use its payment system, which charges commissions of between 15 and 30 percent. The year-long investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, or ACM, is now close to a draft decision. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZRSUD4 via
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Clubhouse app may come to Android soon

The Android version of Clubhouse, the audio-only chat app by Alpha Exploration Co., is currently in the works and may come to the platform in the near future, as per a report by 9To5Google. To date, the app has only been an iOS-exclusive. Clubhouse cofounder Paul Davidson confirmed in an interview that an Android app for the currently popular social media app is the “top feature” in development. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3kwMov5
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Godzilla vs. Kong, Snyder’s Justice League, and More: March Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

Godzilla vs. Kong, Justice League Snyder Cut, The Flash season 7, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Married Woman, Teddy, Pagglait, Bombay Begums, Bombay Rose, Raya and the Last Dragon, Cherry, Moxie, Invincible, DOTA: Dragon's Blood — the biggest movies and series in March 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube, Colors Infinity,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3q1y5jg via
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Government sets 50 lakh users threshold to define 'significant social media intermediary' under IT rules

The government has fixed fifty lakh registered users as the threshold for defining 'significant social media intermediary', which will have to adhere to additional obligations and compliance under the new IT rules that seek to crack down on misuse of social media platforms. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bZcFOX
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New Rules for Social Media, Online Streaming Platforms Could Threaten Free Expression in India, Say Critics

Critics have come down hard on a set of new rules announced by the government that could force social media and online streaming platforms to remove content it deems objectionable. Tech companies will also have to disclose the origin of a "mischievous tweet or message" if asked by a court or the government. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uCel9l via
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Apple Investigation by Dutch Competition Regulators Nears Draft Decision

Apple is being investigated by Dutch competition authorities for a requirement that developers use its payment system, which charges commissions of between 15 and 30 percent. The year-long investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, or ACM, is now close to a draft decision. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZRSUD4 via
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Bill Gates on why he doesn’t use an iPhone

In an interview on Clubhouse, Gates explained why he prefers to use an Android phone and not the iPhone. “I actually use an Android phone. Because I want to keep track of everything, I’ll often play around with iPhones, but the one I carry around happens to be Android.” from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3pZiIaX
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How to link PAN card with Aadhaar

The government of India is making PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory from March 31, 2021. Failing to do so will not only result in a penalty of Rs 10,000 under Section 272B of Income Tax Act, but also make the PAN null and void. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/37P5gQI
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Dutch competition regulators nearing draft decision in Apple investigation

If it issues a decision soon, the ACM could become the first antitrust authority to rule on Apple's app-store payment policies, which have long drawn complaints from app developers. The European Commission last year opened a formal investigation into the iPhone maker over some of the same practices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Ms3Q7t
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10,000 years and 4 million ‘Vikings’: The story of Valheim

The game has hit 5 lakh concurrent Steam players that put it amongst the top 5 most played games in the history of Steam. The game has also been played for a combined time of a mind-boggling 10,000 years. Iron Gate AB, the developers of the sandbox game, announced this accomplishment via a post on the game’s Steam page. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3qVfDKw
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European banks plan 'home grown' rival to Visa and Mastercard by 2025

European Union and European Central Bank policymakers have long wanted a "home grown" payments scheme which they could regulate directly and build "autonomy" in core financial services. "We can bring choice to consumers but also to merchants in the future," EPI Chief Executive Martina Weimert told an online event. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3pSVcw8
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Redmi K40 smartphone series launch in China today: Likely specs and features

Xiaomi is set to launch its Redmi K40 smartphone series in China today. The company is expected to bring two phones under the series- Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro. Along with the smartphones, Xiaomi is also expected to unveil RedmiBook Pro laptop and Redmi Max television at the event today. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3qS67Yl
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This is the top-selling smartphone in the world

Launched in 2019, the iPhone 11 continues to top the sales chart. As per Omdia, Apple shipped 64.8 million units of iPhone 11 in 2020. This is the second year in a row that an iPhone has been the best-selling smartphone in the world, according to Omdia. Last year, it was the iPhone XR which was the best-selling model whereas the iPhone 11 had come in second. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3qRqR2s
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PS4 game Days Gone to launch on PC: What your system needs to play the action adventure title

Days Gone, the PlayStation4-exclusive open-world action-adventure game is set to launch on the PC platform soon. The game’s Steam page lists it as a planned release in Spring 2021. The PC version of the game will come with additional features like “ultra-wide monitor support, unlocked frame rates and improved graphics (increased level of details, field of view, foliage draw distances).” from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3qUpHTM
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Redmi K40 Series Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications, Livestream Details

The Redmi K40 series will launch in China today, February 25, at 7.30pm local time (5pm IST). The new series from Xiaomi is expected to include the Redmi K40 Pro and the Redmi K40 smartphones. The phones have been teased to come with AMOLED displays and dual stereo speakers. Xiaomi is also expected to launch new Redmi laptop and TV models with the smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kq0Wwn via
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India Saw Second Most Cyber Attacks in Asia in 2020: IBM Executive Sudeep Das on What Tech Companies Can Do

The report reveals that the most active ransomware group reported in 2020 was Sodinokibi (also known as REvil), accounting for 22 percent of all ransomware incidents that X-Force observed. It is estimated that Sodinokibi stole approximately 21.6TB of data from its victims, that nearly two-thirds of Sodinokibi victims paid ransom, and approximately 43 percent had their... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pNWrwP via
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Realme Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 Pro 5G to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Realme Narzo 30 series will succeed the Narzo 20 series that was launched in 2020. E-commerce site Flipkart has created a webpage of the upcoming Realme series, hinting at the phone’s availability via its platform. Apart from the Realme Narzo 30 smartphones, the company will unveil Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earbuds at today’s event. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dHRLq2
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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9e Key Specifications Leak Online; Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 690 SoCs Tipped

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9e specifications have surfaced online. OnePlus 9 Pro model may feature an AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,440x3,216 pixels and has a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NUZkyo via
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Nasa releases Mars landing video: 'Stuff of our dreams'

Nasa has released the first high-quality video of a spacecraft landing on Mars, a three-minute trailer showing the enormous orange and white parachute hurtling open and the red dust kicking up as rocket engines lowered the rover to the surface. The footage was so good and the images so breathtaking that members of the rover team said they felt like they were riding along. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NMpWlk
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Flipkart quiz February 22, 2020: Get answers to these questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

The leading e-commerce giant Flipkart is back with another round of its daily trivia quiz. The quiz consists of five simple questions which are based on general knowledge. In order to win this quiz you are required to answer all the questions correctly. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3boPwVO
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Amazon app quiz February 22, 2020: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay balance

The e-commerce giant Amazon is back with another dose of its daily app quiz. The participants win exciting prizes by answering five simple general knowledge based questions. As part of today’s quiz, the e-tailer is giving you a chance to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay balance. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3kccymH
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Why May 15 is an ‘important’ date for WhatsApp users

Ever since the turn of the year, WhatsApp has found itself in a quagmire. It all started when WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy which users had to accept or face their account being deleted. After a lot of hue and cry — and promotional blitzkrieg — WhatsApp postponed the date and explained to users that nothing’s going to change. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3aG37cb
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Waze's ex-CEO says app "could have probably grown faster" without Google

But Waze usage is flat in some countries as Google Maps gets significant promotion, and Waze has lost money as it focuses on a little-used carpooling app and pursues an advertising business that barely registers within the Google empire, according to interviews with 11 former employees over the last year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dACh70
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How to Chat With Yourself on WhatsApp to Take Notes, Make Lists, or Save Important Links

Chatting with yourself on WhatsApp is useful for multiple reasons. It enables you to share and save links that you may want to look at later. This feature also lets you make grocery lists and to-do tasks and share files across devices easily. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can chat with yourself on WhatsApp for taking notes and making lists. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s5O3ua via
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Best Video Editor Apps for Android: InShot, PowerDirector, Quik, and More

We have compiled a list of the five best video editing apps for Android users that are free to download. These apps have been collated by skimming through the top video editing apps list on Google Play store and seeing the ‘Editors’ Choice’ recommendations. Here are the best video editor apps for Android users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bnsO09 via
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Smart speakers in India: How 4 key players stack

Amazon is the biggest player in the Indian smart speaker market with a market share of 80% by value in 2020. Among the alternatives to Amazon, Xiaomi appears to be catching up fast. The company launched its first smart speaker in 2020 and emerged as the second biggest player with a market share of 10%. Google and Apple are big players with market share of 7% and 3%, respectively. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3aCB8tG
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Asus ROG Academy: Journey begins for these gamers

Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the finalists who will be participating in the first batch of India’s first virtual Academy program for gamers- ROG Academy. The company received registrations from over 2350 professionals and Asus ROG has selected its first batch of 6 finalists who will be trained for the next esports battle. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3qQc8Ff
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Realme Buds Air 2 Teased to Come With 25-Hour Battery Life, 25dB ANC Ahead of India Launch

Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earbuds have been teased in Black and White colour options. They are said to offer 25 hours of total playback with ANC kept off. If the ANC is kept on, the Realme Buds Air 2 are touted to last for 22.5 hours. The company claims that just 10 minutes of charging can offer two hours of playback. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k8hfy0 via
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Facebook Starts Blocking Sensitive Medical Data Shared by Apps Over Privacy Concerns

Facebook has been accused of not policing its own rule of barring apps from sharing sensitive medical data of users. Data fed into a Facebook analytics tool by app makers included medical diagnoses and whether users were pregnant, according to a report shared by New York financial services department on Thursday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k4qD5w via
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Twitter to Continue Allowing Posts From Anonymous Accounts Amid Pressure from Premier League Stars Over Abuse

Twitter will continue to allow people to post from anonymous accounts despite protests from Premier League chiefs over the abuse suffered by several of their star players on the platform. "We believe everyone has the right to share their voice without requiring a government ID to do so,” said Twitter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k6fgKk via
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Google AI Chief Apologises for Timnit Gebru’s Acrimonious Exit in Email to Staff

Google CEO Sundar Pichai in an email to staff acknowledged the fault in Timnit Gebru’s acrimonious exit and said Google will start grading executives based on workforce diversity goals and increase human resources staffing. The email included comments by Jeff Dean, who leads the company’s AI and research efforts, saying he was sorry for how he handled Gebru’s ex... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZEAk0Z via
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Google Fires AI Ethics Lead Margaret Mitchell After Timnit Gebru as Dispute Over Research Grows

Google has fired Margaret Mitchell, another top AI ethics researcher and leader, months after dismissing Timnit Gebru. Google said in a statement that Mitchell violated the company's code of conduct and security policies by moving electronic files outside the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sbZznE via
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Facebook Urged by Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison to Lift News Blockade, Calls Move a ‘Threat’

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged Facebook to lift its blockade of Australian users and return to the negotiating table with news publishing businesses, warning that other countries would follow his government’s example in making digital giants pay for journalism. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s8wUQA via
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NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Makes Historic Landing, to Look for Signs of Ancient Microbial Life

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology lab ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere on Thursday and landed safely inside a vast crater, the first stop on a search for traces of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3blmh6c via
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Why Amazon Echo is the AirPods of smart speakers in India

According to Techarc, a Gurgaon-based research firm, Amazon has a whopping 80% market share in the smart speaker market. As per the research firm, Amazon will continue to dominate the space for a while. This is down to a few primary factors. Amazon offers the widest range of smart speakers compared to competition like Google, Apple and Xiaomi. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/37r7FRF
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WhatsApp users, this may be the company’s new plan to explain you its privacy policy

According to a report by WABetaInfo, the online platform that tracks all the upcoming changes and features to WhatsApp, the latest Android beta update of the app — version 2.21.4.13 — shows new communication about the new privacy policy apparently to clear users ‘doubts or misconceptions’ about the policy. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ubuPoO
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Amazon Echo Dot Tops Smart Speaker Sales in India in 2020, Google Home Mini, Mi Smart Speaker Follow: techARC

According to techARC, the most sold smart speaker in India was the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) followed by the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) on the second spot. The Google Home Mini came in third and Xiaomi also made an appearance in the top five with the Mi Smart Speaker L09G. The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock took the fifth spot in the ranking. techARC says that sm... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dk6Y09 via
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Oppo Find X3 with Snapdragon 870 surface online ahead of March announcement

Oppo is all set to launch its next generation X-series smartphones in March. The company is said to launch the Oppo Find X3 and Oppo Find X3 Pro smartphones. Last month, the specifications of upcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro surfaced online and now the details of Find X3 were spotted on the internet. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3s3AdbM
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Amazon India Responds to Report on Secret Strategy to Dodge Regulators as Retailer Group Calls for Ban

A leading group of Indian retailers on Wednesday urged the government to ban the local operations of Amazon, after a report said that the US e-commerce giant has for years given preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform and used them to circumvent the country's strict foreign investment regulations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pwYYv2 via
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Global Chromebooks outsell MacBooks in 2020, but here’s why Microsoft may need to worry more

While ChromeBooks have reportedly beaten Apple MacBooks earlier too, 2020 was the first full year that they held on to this. What seems to have worked in ChromeBook’s favour is the pricing of the low-cost laptop. “Until the pandemic, Chrome OS’ success was largely limited to U.S. schools. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZsgtlO
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Underestimating Elon Musk is not a good idea, says Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes that “rockets aren’t the solution” while talking about sending humans into space and exploring Mars. In an interview with CNBC, Gates was talking about Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and was full of praise for him. “It’s important to say that what Elon did with Tesla is one of the greatest contributions to climate change anyone’s ever made,” Gates said about Musk. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/37n96jP
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Apple makes repairing rear panel of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini easier

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has reportedly found a way to fix your iPhone 12 and iPhone mini models without the need for replacing the entire units in case of certain hardware issues. As per a report by MacRumors, the company has informed the Apple Authorised Service Providers that starting February 23, devices experiencing issues with the logic board, Face ID system, or even sporting a cracked rear glass will now get fixed and be returned to customers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3dqXVL3
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Moto E7 Power Specifications Revealed by Flipkart Ahead of February 19 Launch

Moto E7 Power specifications have been revealed by Flipkart ahead of its February 19 launch in India. The new Motorola phone will come with an HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch and include at least 64GB of onboard storage, a dedicated microsite created by Flipkart revealed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Zi6M9x via
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This is Samsung’s plan to make its top-selling smartphone series more appealing

As per a report by Sammobile that cites unnamed sources, the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 will both feature a 90Hz display, which will be a first for any Samsung Galaxy smartphones as the flagship handsets come with a 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the company is also likely to add support for 120Hz refresh rate to the display of the 5G version of the Galaxy A52, adds the report. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2OI2qGN
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Nissan says 'not in talks with Apple' over autonomous car project

Nissan Motor Co Ltd said it is not in talks with Apple Inc, following a report that the iPhone maker approached the Japanese company in recent months about a tie-up for its autonomous car project. "We are not in talks with Apple," a Nissan spokeswoman said. "However, Nissan is always open to exploring collaborations and partnerships to accelerate industry transformation." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZjAWcg
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Game of Thrones Prequel House of the Dragon Casts Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, Sonoya Mizuno

Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon has found four more cast members in Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, Sonoya Mizuno, HBO has announced. They will respectively play Lord Corlys Velaryon, Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, Otto Hightower, and Mysaria. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pfdIi0 via
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Samsung Galaxy A52 Tipped to Launch in Last Week of March: Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A52’s expected launch date, price, and specifications have surfaced online. The phone will reportedly debut in Vietnam in the last week of March. It could feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, have a quad rear camera setup, and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Z8z8D8 via
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Slack for Android Could Have Exposed Your Password: Here’s How to Reset

Slack is sending some Android users emails requesting them to reset their passwords, as per a report. Slack’s Android app was reported to be accidentally logging in users’ credentials in plain text. This means that other apps on the affected phone could have access to the credentials. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MSdP60 via
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Apple AirTags reportedly coming in March 2021 along with the new iPad Pro

Apple AirTags have been making headlines for over a year now. However, nothing much has materialised and the rumoured device is yet to be officially launched. Samsung has already launched its tracking device called the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag in January this year along with Galaxy S21 series phones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3d5xdr3
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in Talks to Testify at House Hearing in March: Report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will testify at a House of Representatives hearing as early as March, according to a report by Politico. The report does not say what the exact focus of the hearing will be. It says the appearance of Facebook and Twitter CEOs could be contingent on them testifying jointly alongside Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3agvk91 via
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Tinder may swipe right on selling phone accessories

According to a report by Free Dating Tips website, the popular dating platform has recently filed a patent application as per which Match Group — the parent company of Tinder — has registered a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect the term 'Tinder Made'. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ZeT47o
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Mastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies

Mastercard Inc said it was planning to offer support for some cryptocurrencies on its network this year, joining a string of big-ticket firms that have pledged similar support. The credit-card giant's announcement comes days after Elon Musk's Tesla Inc revealed it had purchased $1.5 billion of bitcoin and would soon accept it as a form of payment. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3aUmWv1
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Oppo F19 Pro+, Find X3, X3 Pro Spotted on Google ARCore Supported Devices List: Report

Oppo F19 Pro+ moniker has been spotted in in the Google ARCore supported devices list as per a report, indicating that it is part of the Oppo F19 series. The lineup is expected to debut in India next month, so Oppo F19 Pro+ will likely be a part of it. Oppo Find X3 and Oppo Find X3 Pro were also spotted on the list. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3q9hXwV via
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