2019 tech conferences and events to add to your calendar

It's time to plan your conference schedule for 2019. Business travelers, here are the major tech events to add to your calendar.

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You won't be able to use WhatsApp on these devices in 2019

Users of Nokia Series 40 device will no longer be able to create new WhatsApp accounts and some features of the app could stop functioning on the device at any time. http://bit.ly/2GRK81d https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hike Messenger looking to raise more funds in 2019; eyes monetization by 2020

Home-bred app Hike, which counts SoftBank, Tencent and Foxconn as investors, would be looking to raise more funds in 2019 http://bit.ly/2QfZoEv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Policy sops from the Indian govt on anvil for Apple, others

Apple is in talks with the Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Revenue to seek certain sops for its component manufacturers http://bit.ly/2RlOGkF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samsung now plans an affordable mini Galaxy Home

The cheaper version of Galaxy Home smart speaker will be powered by voice assistant Bixby. http://bit.ly/2SpGgWB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China approves release of 80 new games but leaves out PUBG Mobile developer Tencent: Report

Key highlights: China has approved the release of 80 new games However, games from PUBG Mobile developer, Tencent have not been included China reportedly banned nine games last year   After imposing a ban on online video games, Reuters reports that China has now approved the release of 80 games. The report notes that the list of approved titles were listed on the website of the State Administration of Press Publication, Radio, Film and Television. One notable omission was Tencent Holdings, the publisher behind popular games like PUBG Mobile.  It was reported that 20 games were assessed by China’s Online Gaming Ethics Review Committee, and 9 out of the 20 were banned. This included PUBG, as well as Fortnite. According to the report, PUBG was banned due to “blood and gore,” whereas Fortnite was banned for “blood and gore, vulgar content.” The remaining 11 games on the list required corrective actions. For example, Blizzard’s Overwatch reportedly required corrective action and the cause given was that the “game visuals promote incorrect values, inharmonious chatroom.” Diablo on the other hand has “inharmonious chat, game missions include fraud” and hence needs corrective action. PUBG Mobile has become quite the moneymaker for Tencent, with the game seeing a revenue boost of 166 percent during Black Friday week, surpassing Fortnite on iOS. Tencent recently noted that the month of November garnered $32.5 million in revenue. This was the game’s highest total revenue for a single month. This also marked a 44 percent increase from the previous month, during which it raked in $25.7 million. This was the previous best for the mobile game.    Recommended read: PUBG Mobile Beginner’s guide PUBG Mobile Advanced tactics http://bit.ly/2Ss45gv

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition with up to 10GB RAM, 256GB storage launched in China

Highlights The Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition comes in 8GB and 10GB RAM options The phone sports signature of Royal Never Give Up (RNG) e-sports players on its back panel The handset comes in only a red colour version   Nubia is one of many smartphone manufacturers who make handsets that appeal to mobile gamers. The company recently launched the Nubia Red Magic Gaming smartphone in India and it has now launched another variant of the phone in its home country, China. The new version is called the Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition and the highlight of the phone is basically in its name. RNG Edition is a reference to the Chinese eSports team, Royal Never Give Up (RNG). The new variant comes in red colour and sports signatures of the RNG players on its rear panel. Additionally, it comes in 10GB and 8GB RAM versions.  Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition specifications The Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition features specifications almost identical to those of the Nubia Red Mars. It features a 6-inch Full HD+ screen with an 18:9 display aspect ratio and runs Red Magic OS 1.6, which is based upon Android 9.0 Pie. The phone is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and as mentioned above, comes in 8GB and 10GB RAM versions, with the option to select from 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The device is backed by a 3,800mAh battery that supports fast charging. In terms of optics, the Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition comes equipped with a 16MP single rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). On the front is an 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Additional features of the phone include a DTS 7.1 channel with 3D surround sound, and an RGB LED strip on the back panel. Additionally, the device sports liquid and air cooling technology, which is said to keep the temperature in check while gaming.  Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition price Nubia has priced the 8GB RAM version of the new Red Magic Mars RNG Edition at CNY 3,299 (Rs 33,478 approx), while its 10GB RAM variant sports a price tag of CNY 3,888 (Rs 39,486 approx).  Related Reads:  Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone with Air Convection Cooling System, Snapdragon 835 SoC launched in India   http://bit.ly/2An9Zby

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This could be the first 'resident' on Mars, as per Elon Musk

Tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to establish a base on Mars, and he has indicated the first resident on the planet could be Artificial Intelligence (AI). http://bit.ly/2QeWq3g

This tech giant has filed the largest number of self-driving car patents in Europe

Samsung Electronics Co. filed the largest number of patents related to self-driving cars in Europe, data showed on Monday, far above traditional automobile manufacturers. http://bit.ly/2EXwK9j

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