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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update

The software brings the F700FxXx3CTLx build version to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It also comes with the December 2020 Android security patch and measures over 2GB in size. The update will bring Android 11 features including chat bubbles, media playback widget and a separate conversation section in the notifications. https://ift.tt/38LQ5aN

Ticketmaster to Pay $10-Million Fine Over Hacking Charges

Ticketmaster agreed to pay a $10-million (roughly Rs. 73 crores) fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking into the computer system of a startup rival. https://ift.tt/37ZzEbC

Amazon Signs Deal to Acquire Popular Podcast Producer Wondery

Amazon said it signed a deal to acquire the hit podcast production firm Wondery, in a move which boosts the US tech giant's efforts to round out its offerings from its music platform. https://ift.tt/34XnJcw

The White Tiger, Cobra Kai, and More on Netflix in January

The White Tiger, Cobra Kai season 3, Mortal Engines, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Season 2, Pieces of a Woman, Outside the Wire, Call My Agent season 4, The Dig, How to Train Your Dragon 2,... https://ift.tt/38QMtEf

The Bay Area won't be displaced as the nation's top tech hub anytime soon but lawmakers need to recognize the dangers of bad governance that is fueling backlash (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
The Bay Area won't be displaced as the nation's top tech hub anytime soon but lawmakers need to recognize the dangers of bad governance that is fueling backlash — Silicon Valley remains the world's preeminent tech hub. But that won't last if lawmakers there keep antagonizing businesses.

Amazon app quiz December 31, 2020: Get answers to these five questions to win Tommy Hilfiger Men’s watch for fr

There are four options to each question. A user has to choose the correct answer out of these options. https://ift.tt/3n2xmwT

Flipkart quiz December 31, 2020: Get answers to these questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Readers must note that only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize. https://ift.tt/393yyev

'Scam on Google' costs Delhi man Rs 80,000: How India's most common fraud happens

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How to clean your laptop: Things to remember

As basic as it may sound, you will need to shut down your laptop and remove the power adapter as well before you begin the cleaning. https://ift.tt/34YlN3l

Researchers: NSO Group used location data from thousands of unsuspecting people during its pitch of COVID-19 contact-tracing tech to governments and journalists (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch:
Researchers: NSO Group used location data from thousands of unsuspecting people during its pitch of COVID-19 contact-tracing tech to governments and journalists — Researchers say NSO's use of real data “violated the privacy” of thousands of people. — Spyware maker NSO Group used real …

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

LG to showcase QNED Mini LED TVs at CES 2021

LG has confirmed the launch of a new range of smart LED TVs at the virtual CES 2021 event which is scheduled from Jan 11 to Jan 14. The company has posted on its official blog post that it will showcase its new QNED Mini LED TVs at the event which will be its top-of-the-line offering for 2021 lineup which includes around 10 new 4K and 8K models with screen sizes up to 86-inches. https://ift.tt/2KOY2Eb

OnePlus rolls out new updates to OnePlus 8T and Nord smartphone

martphone brand OnePlus has rolled out a new OxygenOS update for two of its mobiles -- OnePlus 8T and OnePlus Nord. While the update brings OxygenOS 11.0.6.7 to the OnePlus 8T, the OnePlus Nord device will be updated to OxygenOS 10.5.10. The latest version is available for users in India and North America regions. https://ift.tt/2JAbifm