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5G Telecom Service Rolls Out in India Today, PM Narendra Modi Announced Launch at India Mobile Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 5G telecom services on today at the inauguration ceremony of the India Mobile Congress which will conclude on October 4. The 5G telecom services aim at providing ultra high-speed internet services on smartphones. The 5G launch event was also joined by three major telecom giants in India — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Voda... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BIhdq3L via

ONDC Network Begins Beta Testing in Bengaluru at Select Locations

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has opened its network to consumers in 16 locations across the city of Bengaluru, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. To begin with, consumers can place their orders in two domains — groceries and restaurants — through bu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CojLInz via

India, California decides to work together on emission-free vehicles

Announced in Pittsburgh last week on the sidelines of the Clean Energy Ministerial attended by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitender Singh, the California-India ZEV Partnership provides a unique opportunity for sub-national policy design as a lever for vehicle electrification and, importantly, to harness the role of states as key laboratories of innovation in both countries and the global south, officials said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/5lWvZ1f

Apple, YMTC's Deal Raises Alarm, US Lawmakers Call for Investigation: Report

The US Senators protest Apple's decision to purchase memory chips from Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) and has ordered an investigation into the threat that the deal poses to national security, media reports said. This comes amid reports that Apple was considering purchasing memory chips from YMTC for the new iPhone 14, reported Financ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/G65FWTc via

Government Mandates Registration of IMEI Number of All Mobile Phones Before Sale in India Starting 2023

The government has made the registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones mandatory before their sale in India on its anti-counterfeit and lost handset blocking portal from January 1, 2023. All mobile phones, whether made locally or imported, will need to be registered and get IMEI (International mobile equipment identity number) certificates from the Indian Counte... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/U1vRrxJ via

Elon Musk's Twitter Deposition Rescheduled for October 6-7, 10 Days Ahead of the Trail

Elon Musk's deposition by Twitter lawyers has been rescheduled from this week to October 6-7, just 10 days before a trial over his bid to walk away from the $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,59,600 crore) takeover, and the delay could play in the social network company's favour. Musk's response to Twitter's motion was filed under seal. His lawyers have said in the past that t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y3HVfhb via

Apple iOS 16 Safety Check: How to setup and use

iOS 16 brings a new feature called Safety Check which allows users to revoke location access that’s shared with others including apps instantly. The tool is designed for people to protect people in domestic abuse situations. The tool also gives users a walk-through security review of their devices and services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/P92LtEd

Intel Said to Select Veneto as Preferred Site for Multibillion-Euro Chip Plant in Italy: All Details

Intel has selected Vigasio, a town in the Veneto region of Italy as the preferred site for its new multibillion-euro chip factory in the country. The US-based chipmaker has said the Italian plant would create 1,500 jobs plus an additional 3,500 jobs across suppliers and partners, with operations to start between 2025 and 2027. Rome is ready to fund as much as 40 perce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A03BbTx via

Elon Musk to Activate Starlink After US Guidance on Expanding Internet Access to Iranians Amid Protests

Elon Musk is set to activate Starlink, SpaceX's satellite Internet service, after he US Treasury Department guidance expanding Internet services available to Iranians despite US sanctions on the country. Iranians have been protesting over the death of Mahsa Amini last week while in police custody of the country's morality police. SpaceX has already provided Starlink I... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RjmYfUc via

How to register for SBI WhatsApp services, check account balance and more

SBI customers, including senior citizens, will be able to access the majority of their banking services through the instant messaging app WhatsApp, which will eliminate the need to wait in line for minor banking-related tasks. SBI account holders must register to avail this WhatsApp banking service. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/NLe2AUB

The Witcher Season 3 Netflix Release Set for Summer 2023, Teaser Art Revealed — Tudum 2022

The Witcher season 3 is set to release in the summer of 2023. At Tudum 2022 event, Netflix revealed a teaser image for the upcoming Henry Cavill-led season, featuring a shattered Witcher medallion. Clues point towards Geralt journeying to the fortress of Aretuza, in company with Ciri and Yennefer the sorceress. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Zy4Jds2 via

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2022 Sale: Best Deals on Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2022 sale is live with exciting offers and discounts. The week-long sale began on September 22 for Plus Members, and from September 23 for all other customers. Flipkart is also offering exchange offers for customers willing to buy budget smartphones under Rs. 20,000. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k6j02tN via

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 Witnesses Over 1.5 Million Users per Second on Day 1

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 saw 1.6 million concurrent users per second on the first day of its festive season. Categories such as mobiles, large appliances, fashion, furniture, and home appliances witnessed the greatest interest and demand among buyers, it added. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b6zu5Qr via

How to enable ‘black-and-white mode’ of iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display

Apple's implementation of always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is slightly different from what we have seen on Android smartphones. Instead of the display going completely dark, as it is on Android smartphones, the always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro is more of 'always-on,' which is nothing but a dimmed lock screen. However, there is a hidden setting to enable Android-like always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/C3BA0L6

Astronomers Spot Hot Gas Bubble Spinning Clockwise Around Milky Way Black Hole

Astronomers said Thursday they have spotted a hot bubble of gas spinning clockwise around the black hole at the centre of our galaxy at "mind blowing" speeds. The detection of the bubble, which only survived for a few hours, is hoped to provide insight into how these invisible, insatiable, galactic monsters work. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/u0a4K2o via

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale Is Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale is now live for Prime members. The sale will open up for everyone else starting midnight tonight. We've handpicked some of the best tech deals and offers you can grab on the first day of the festive season sale. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MiUosYa via

Is LinkedIn Down? Over 10,000 Users Report Issue Across Globe, Including India

Thousands of users of Microsoft's LinkedIn were impacted on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were over 10,000 incidents of people reporting issues with the social networking service, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources including user-submitted errors on its platform... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/frkeF0Z via

Semiconductor Manufacturing in India: Government to Provide 50 Percent Incentive for Chip Fabs

The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a proposal to provide 50 percent financial incentives for the manufacturing of semiconductor fabs across technology nodes as well as for compound semiconductors, packaging, and other chip facilities. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3EG5vmf via

Honor X6 With MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, 6.5-Inch Display Launched: All Details

Honor has launched a new smartphone in Saudi Arabia. The new handset is called Honor X6. It is currently listed on the official company website in the country. It comes in three colour options. As per the website, it will be available in two storage configurations. The new Honor X6 sports a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with 720x1,600 pixels resolution. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RkorJeq via

YouTube to Share 45 Percent of Ad Revenue From YouTube Shorts With Creators Amid Intense TikTok Competition

YouTube on Tuesday announced that it will bring ads to YouTube Shorts, while creators would be paid 45 percent of ad revenue from the short video service. The move comes as Google faces intense competition from rival TikTok, which offers a $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore) to pay creators and has grown to over 1 billion users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EJ5oqwS via

Ola, Uber said to Have Asked Their Indian Partners to Ensure Working Rear Seatbelt

Uber Technologies is said to have asked its drivers in India to ensure backseat seatbelts in their vehicles are accessible to passengers and they work, days after Cyrus Mistry, the former chairman of India's Tata Sons, died in a crash involving his Mercedes. Ola has also sent an advisory to drivers in recent weeks to enforce seatbelt rules, a company representative to... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yjRfSIN via

Apple Hikes Pricing for Apps, In-App Purchases on the App Store in Several Countries

Apple has announced that it will increase the prices of apps and in-app purchases on the App Store in several countries. The pricing increase will go into effect as early as October 5 and will affect multiple regions. The hikes apply to all purchases, except auto-renewable subscriptions, according to Apple. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qVYLPJn via

Vivo V25 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Vivo V25 5G will go on sale in India today via the company website, Flipkart and other retail channels. The new Vivo V-series smartphone will be available for purchase in two colour options with an initial price tag of Rs. 27,999. The Vivo V25 5G features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aOns6M5 via

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Captures Its First Images of Mars, Reveals Intriguing Details

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured new pictures of our neighbouring planet, Mars. The telescope clicked its first images and spectra of Mars on September 5. The James Webb Space Telescope, an international collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency), was launched in December 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RG17w3e via

Uber Says No Evidence of Sensitive User Data Loss During Hack: Report

Uber has reportedly said that there was no evidence that the hacker got access to sensitive user data. A recent report of a network breach forced the ride-hailing company to shut several internal communications and engineering systems. Uber reportedly began investigating the cybersecurity incident on Thursday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/n8wR9yo via

Blinkit Partners With Apple Reseller Unicorn to Deliver iPhone 14 in Delhi, Mumbai

Blinkit has partnered with Unicorn to deliver iPhone 14. The e-commerce firm announced the new collaboration with Apple reseller Unicorn on Friday. However, the iPhone 14 delivery will be currently limited to Delhi and Mumbai. Apple’s latest iPhone lineup was announced at the ‘Far Out’ event on September 7. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AqZRU3x via

7 iOS 16 features that Android 13 doesn’t have

It is always the case of whodunnit when one compares iOS and Android. We often end up comparing who brought which feature first, whether it was iOS or Android. Now that we have the newest versions of iOS and Android out, it is time for another whodunnit. So, let us go through the features that iOS 16 brought first or the features that Android 13 still does not have. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Id1gUjR

Samsung One UI 5.0 beta is now available for Galaxy S21 series smartphones

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 5.0 beta program for Galaxy S21 series smartphones in India. This means the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users in India can now enrol on the beta program to get a chance to test the upcoming new features of One UI 5.0 before the stable rollout. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/8ujg9Hk

RBI Enables Bharat Bill Payment System to Allow Cross-Border Inbound Payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to process cross-border inbound payments for the non-resident Indians (NRIs). After the enabling of the inbound payment process, the NRIs no longer need to send money to the India-based accounts of their family members to pay utility bills in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PfboFAC via

Karnataka to Convert 35,000 Buses Into Electric Vehicles by 2030: State Transport Minister

Karnataka is following the footsteps of Delhi and Maharastra to launch all electric fleet in the state by the end of this decade, said state Transport Minister B Sriramulu in the legislative assembly on Wednesday. So far, the state has not bought any electric buses, according to the minister, but they are being operated on a contract basis. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QnWour2 via

Oppo K10x Spotted on Retailer Website; September 16 Launch Date, Specifications Revealed

Oppo will launch in China the Oppo K10x on September 16, as per the JD.com website. The online retailer’s website has also revealed some key specifications of the upcoming handset. The smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. A tipster has also leaked the specifications of the phone. The Oppo K10x has also visited the Geekbench website. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BJr1bu5 via

PlayStation Confirms State of Play Event for September 14 in India, Nintendo Direct Tonight

Sony has confirmed a brand-new State of Play presentation, centring around some updates from their Japanese partners, along with other surprises from third-party developers. Sony promises 10 games in 20 minutes for multiple platforms — PS, PS4, and PS VR 2. Nintendo also has plans to host a games showcase on September 13. The 40-minute-long Nintendo Direct will play... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FR5MUtV via

Realme C33 Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Realme C33 was launched in India on September 6. The phone goes on sale today at 12pm via Flipkart and the official Realme website. The handset was launched in three colour options and two storage configurations. It sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and 120Hz touch sampling rate. It packs a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fcgYvuz via

House of the Dragon Episode 4 Review: Double Standards Cause a Royal Scandal

House of the Dragon episode 4 review: Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock) thirst for adventure causes a royal scandal, after she takes a seedy Flea Bottom tour with her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith). House of the Dragon episode 4 released September 11 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET on HBO Max, and September 12 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/t8Kh9zX via

Andor Final Trailer: War Erupts as the Rebellion Sets Their Plan in Motion in Star Wars Series

Andor, a new Star Wars series, just got a final trailer, ahead of its release on September 21. The 12-episode series follows rebel spy Cassian Andor's journey as he goes up against the oppressive Empire. The new Andor trailer offers some glimpses into the war to come and highlights the romance between Andor and Bix. Andor releases on Disney+ Hotstar with a 3-episode p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qMI3CJK via

Tesla Asks Twitter Users to Pick Next Supercharger Location via a Poll

Tesla has announced it will let users pick the next location of its Supercharger via a poll. The electric vehicle manufacturer has asked users to provide suggestions of the next Supercharger location, and the responses with the most likes will be part of the company's crowdsourced poll. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TiDwl5p via

Supreme Court Asks MeitY if 'Protocol' for Internet Shutdowns Exists: Report

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to respond to a plea alleging the arbitrary shutdown of Internet access in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. The apex court reportedly asked the Centre for details on whether a protocol exists to deal with the issue, and said that it was issuing notice to MeitY instead of the states w... from Gadgets 360 https://gadgets360.com/internet/news/internet-shutdown-supreme-court-meity-government-response-protocol-exams-pil-3332034#rss-gadgets-all via

Sony Music May Soon Integrate NFTs With Artists and Songs, Here’s What We Know

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a trademark application asking permission to cover ‘audio and video recordings featuring live musical performances authenticated by NFTs.’ The application also seeks relevant approvals to covers marketing services, promotion, distribution, marketing, advertising, and online entertainment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RLb5xB8 via

NASA's Artemis I SLS-Orion Spacecraft Could Be Launched on September 23, Senior Official Says

NASA may attempt to launch its Artemis I Moon rocket for the third time on September 23. The US space agency could launch the Artemis I SLS-Orion spacecraft on either September 23 or on September 27, according to a report. It previously halted the launch of the rocket for the second time, due to a fuel leak on September 3. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KUA3GgV via

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition Render Surfaces Online; Could Feature New Themes: Report

Asus ROG Phone 6 debuted in India in July this year. Now, a purported render of the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition has reportedly been leaked online. The render suggests that the phone could launch with shades of Blue and Purple at the back. The overall design of the phone is identical to the ROG Phone 6. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KuITtmU via

Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) With Temperature Sensor Launched

Apple, today, hosted the ‘Far Out’ launch event. During the event, the company unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE (2nd Generation). The Watch Series 8 features new watch faces and a temperature sensor that enables female wearers to monitor their ovulation cycles. It can be ordered today, and will be available starting September 16. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m6a0Ji9 via

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With Personalised Spatial Audio, New H2 Chip Launched

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched on Wednesday at Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event. The Cupertino-based company announced the successor to its AirPods Pro TWS earphones that were launched in 2019 with Spatial Audio with head tracking support and Dolby Atmos audio. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/83jDThq via

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Expansion Launches in 2023, Edgerunners Update Out Now

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting its first major DLC in Phantom Liberty. The expansion features a brand new story, bringing back Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand, and is slated to release sometime in 2023 across PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. CD Projekt Red has also launched the Patch 1.6 update for Cyberpunk 2077, which features some exclusive in-game items from the upcomin... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZaFx5ID via

Australia’s Crypto-Based Money Laundering, Offshoring to be Tackled by New Law Unit

In Australia, the federal police have formed a new unit whose one-track job would be to sniff out illicit money transfers happening through crypto assets. With increasing scrutiny over the sector, the Australian police force is aiming to delve deeper into understanding the models of organised financial crimes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yht586j via

Artemis I SLS-Orion Spacecraft Launch May Not Be Possible This Month, NASA Says

NASA on Saturday stated that its next Artemis I SLS-Orion spacecraft launch may not take place this month. While the current launch window ends on September 6, the next possible launch window is September 19 to October 4. If NASA is unable to make a third attempt at launching the rocket by then, the next window will be October 17 to October 31. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3S8cltj via

House of the Dragon Episode 3 Review: Baby Boy Aegon II Changes Everything

House of the Dragon episode 3 review: the birth of King Viserys’ firstborn son and incoming marriage proposals push Rhaenyra to the brink, while Daemon faces his toughest challenge yet in the Stepstones. House of the Dragon episode 3 released September 4 at 9pm ET on HBO Max, and September 5 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ibphqcU via

Skyroot Aerospace Raises $51 Million from Singapore's GIC: All Details

Skyroot Aerospace, the Hyderabad-based space startup said on Friday that it raised $51 millon (roughly Rs. 400 crore) in funding from GIC, a Singapore-based capital investment firm. The startup is looking to use the funding to build the country's first private space launch vehicles and launch heavy payloads into low-Earth orbit by mid-2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Noa6hjZ via

Apple in Top 3 Brands Considered for Quality Without Actual Car on Sale, Vehicle Owners' Survey Shows

Apple beat popular vehicle manufacturers Ford and Tesla in a US survey of new vehicle owners, with a sizable number of them responding that they would 'defintiely consider an Apple branded vehicle. The Cupertino firm beat the other brands handily when respondents were asked about their impression of the quality of the brand, with 24 percent ticking the box "I love it... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T7DyWtd via

Samsung Discloses Breach of US Systems in July, Says Personal Information Was Exposed

Samsung on Friday disclosed a security breach that resulted in the exposure of customers private information that took place in July, according to the company. The electronics giant revealed that its US systems had been compromised in late July, and that it was informing customers that it believes were affected by the breach that exposed names, contact and demographic... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yZ2lNrv via

US Law Enforcement Agencies Using 'Fog Reveal' Tool to Track Users With Data From Popular Apps: Report

Fog Reveal, a location tracking tool, is reportedly used by US law enforcement agencies to access location information of 250 million smartphones to access users' locations. According to a report, the tool provides access to hundreds of billions of records, using data that is sourced from popular apps like Starbucks and Waze. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eb976ol via

India's Power Grid to Gain Greater Protection From Cyberattacks, Power Minister Says: Report

India's electricity grid is reportedly set to be more future proof and will be better protected from cyberattacks, according to a report. On Thursday, Union Power Minister RK Singh said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 will include a provision for regular inspection of the national electricity grid, to improve and maintain cyber hygiene, according to a repo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vC3IS9A via