Overview of El Salvador's official yet controversial adoption of bitcoin in 2021, as many citizens have reportedly seen bitcoin vanish from their Chivo wallets (Scott Chipolina/Decrypt)

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Overview of El Salvador's official yet controversial adoption of bitcoin in 2021, as many citizens have reportedly seen bitcoin vanish from their Chivo wallets  —  At this year's Bitcoin Conference in Miami in June, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced his country would soon accept Bitcoin as legal tender.

Walmart sued over 'improper' disposal of e-waste, hazardous items

Retail major Walmart has been sued by the California Attorney General and 12 state district attorneys in the US, over its alleged improper disposal of electronic and hazardous waste, compromising local landfills. https://ift.tt/3JnfTLI

Telefonica agrees to cut about 2,700 jobs in first quarter 2022

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Vivo Y75 5G gets BIS certification, may launch soon in India

Vivo is all set to expand its smartphone lineup with the launch of a new mid-range handset. The Chinese smartphone maker is expected to soon launch the Vivo Y75 5G smartphone in the country. The smartphone was recently spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. https://ift.tt/3eufCbF

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G gets a price cut in India

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has received a price drop of Rs 2,500. Launched in September this year, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm processor and runs Android 11 operating system. https://ift.tt/3JmqsPk

129 VC-backed cybersecurity companies were acquired in 2021, shattering 2020's record of 79 deals, while $20B+ funding poured into cybersecurity startups (Chris Metinko/Crunchbase News)

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129 VC-backed cybersecurity companies were acquired in 2021, shattering 2020's record of 79 deals, while $20B+ funding poured into cybersecurity startups  —  Even in a year where few cybersecurity startups had problems raising money, a record number of venture-backed companies also saw exits through acquisition in 2021.

Samsung’s patent hints at a new foldable phone design

It seems like Samsung is looking to implement a third design into its foldable phone lineup, as the company was recently granted a patent for the same https://ift.tt/3mBNacq

A look at OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc, and others that help companies navigate the increasingly fragmented rules and privacy policies of the global internet (David McCabe/New York Times)

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A look at OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc, and others that help companies navigate the increasingly fragmented rules and privacy policies of the global internet  —  Companies have sprouted up to help others navigate the varied laws around the world governing websites.

Samsung reportedly waiting for Google patch to resume Android 12 roll out

Few days after rolling out the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy S21 series, the company paused the update due to several bugs that were reported by users. https://ift.tt/3puJevW

Ferrari signs deal with tech firm Velas to create digital products for fans

Ferrari has signed a multi-year accord with Swiss technology firm Velas Network to create digital content for its fans, the luxury sports car maker said. https://ift.tt/3Joqeac

Hybrid work is here to stay even if things turn normal: HP India Head

As countries reopen after navigating a long spell of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world will never be the same again in terms of people going back to offices -- even if things come back to normal -- and hybrid work is going to stay with us, says Ketan Patel, Managing Director, HP India market. https://ift.tt/3H9AmSg

Oppo A11s with 5000 mAh battery launched in China

Oppo has added another smartphone to its product lineup with the launch of Oppo A11s. Oppo A11s is launched in China with a starting price tag of 999 yuan (Rs 11,765). The smartphone is up for purchase in China and the company has not yet revealed the global launch and availability details of the smartphone. https://ift.tt/3esvA6e

Realme GT 2 series phone appears online, may be equipped with Snapdragon 888

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How to check battery health status on Android devices

There are several options available. For starters, some smartphone manufacturers offer built-in features on their devices just like Apple. While some offer separate first party apps to run a complete diagnostic of the smartphone. Apart from that there are several third-party apps available as well. https://ift.tt/3puMkjt

OnePlus 10 Pro launch date officially revealed: Specs, features and everything that we know about upcoming flagship

Last week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be unveiled in January. Lau made the announcement through his official Weibo account. https://ift.tt/3etsChW