Technical

Besides the Honor Magic 2, the company also announced a trio of other devices called the Honor Waterplay 8, Honor Watch Magic, and Honor FlyPods. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qi07FW

Google Home Officially Gains Hindi Language Support

Google on Thursday announced its smart speaker Home will now be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AG4ntT

Lion Air crash: Plane 'black box' found by divers

Indonesian divers have found a "black box" from the crashed Lion Air plane in the sea.

Scientists count whales from space

UK scientists demonstrate the practicality of identifying and counting whales from orbit.

US Limits Tech Exports to Chinese Firm on Security Grounds

The controls imposed Monday on Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. reflect concern Chinese competition could drive American technology suppliers out of business. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ADTN6l

Milky Way Forged by Galaxy 'Mega-Merger' 10 Billion Years Ago: Study

The Milky Way's signature halo is mostly stellar rubble from a cosmic collision 10 billion years ago with another galaxy a quarter of its size, a study said. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ql689N

Lion Air crash: Black box retrieved from missing plane

The flight recorder will give vital clues about what caused the Lion Air plane to fall from the sky.

Australian cafe mocked after 'inadvertent' exam coincidence

School students use an "inadvertent" coincidence on a state-wide test to unleash fake reviews.

Japan Antitrust Authorities to Investigate Tech Giants

The head of Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) said the investigation would take place next year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PDFTd2

Twitter Gives More Freedom to Report Spam, Fake Accounts

Twitter announced the new measure through its official safety account by saying that it will not allow any attempts to manipulate or disrupt its service. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AFSh3I

Netflix to Release Three Films in Theatres Ahead of Online Debut

The move for Roma, Bird Box, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a change from the Netflix's traditional practice of simultaenous release. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sza97i

Oppo F9 Pro 128GB Storage Variant Now Available in India

Oppo F9 Pro has received a new variant in India with 128GB inbuilt storage, double of what the existing model offers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CSDswm

Facebook's Zuckerberg Makes Case for Shift to Video, Instagram

Zuckerberg is betting the company's future on video and disappearing posts called "stories," not the company's famous news feed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yH1JCA

Another Executive Out Amid Sex Harassment Tension at Google

Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday confirmed that an executive accused of sexual harassment left the company without an exit package. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qkqJuK

Trump: Third of Americans see media as 'enemy of the people'

The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.

North Korea: Sexual violence against women 'common', report finds

A rights group has called for the secretive state to acknowledge the problem of sexual violence.

US mid-terms: What are the claims of voter suppression?

Critics say tougher identification and registration requirements are designed to limit voter participation.

Is the Arctic set to become a main shipping route?

Melting Arctic sea ice may be about to open up the Northwest Passage to cargo shipping.

Peru's Keiko Fujimori jailed over bribery case

A judge said the opposition leader, accused of taking cash from a Brazilian firm, could flee abroad.

Vowing to 'make Spain great again'

Derided as far-right, Vox has begun to attract supporters with its anti-migrant, nationalist message.

'Fish are vanishing'

Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.

Climate change: Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'

It means the Earth is more sensitive to fossil fuel emissions than previously thought, a study says.

Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan

The president said the House speaker should not be opining on "something he knows nothing about".

Indian Relay rallies Canada's First Nation communities

As if horse racing was not dangerous enough, these Canadian Indian riders also have no saddles.

Reality Check: How healthy is your commute?

As the World Health Organization holds its first conference on global air pollution and health, Reality Check investigates commuting options.

On board the new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train

The long-awaited high-speed train link brings relief to commuters, but angers some Palestinians.

Robot backpack: How this Fusion bot aids collaboration

The Fusion bot shares and teaches skills by transferring body motions from one person to another.

Supreme Court chief justice once proposed to fellow judge

Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist once asked Sandra Day O'Connor to wed him, letters show.

Malawi court halts work on Gandhi statue after critics brand him racist

Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.

Trump Russia: Bungled plot emerges to smear Robert Mueller

A saga involving right-wing conspirators unravelled in US media throughout Tuesday.

Spain police bust 'black magic' prostitution ring in Murcia

A group of transgender Brazilians were rescued from forced prostitution in Murcia, police say.

Vincenzo Iaquinta: Ex-Juventus star jailed in mafia case

Former Juventus player Vincenzo Iaquinta is given a two-year jail term for firearms offences.

What America's 'Blexit' gets wrong about history

The campaign blaming Democrats for slavery and the KKK ignores key facts about the past and present.

Jamal Khashoggi's impact on the war in Yemen

Has the death of Jamal Khashoggi influenced the power brokers in the war in Yemen?

Mystery surrounds deaths of Saudi sisters found in New York

The two were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City last week.

US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

Spain's Princess Leonor delivers first speech on her birthday

Princess Leonor spent her 13th birthday delivering her first royal speech.

Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case

Pakistan's PM speaks out in defence of a court ruling in a case that has drawn widespread anger.

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Kicks Off: Here Are the Best Deals

Flipkart's big Diwali Sale has offers on popular mobiles like Xiaomi Poco F1, Asus ZenFone 5Z, and a whole lot more. Here are our top picks from the Flipkart sale. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q9Sz8c

Tanzania: Anti-gay crackdown in Dar es Salaam

The team has been tasked with identifying and arresting gay people on social media.

Khashoggi murder: Turkey gives official details of Saudi writer's death

The journalist was choked as soon as he entered the consulate, says Turkey's first official account.

Barcelona port: Fire as ferry crashes into crane

Dock workers flee as a ferry crashes into a crane in Barcelona, causing crates to catch fire.

Smartron tband Review

Smartron tband claims to measure blood pressure and activity, and has a built-in ECG tester at an attractive price of Rs. 4,999. Does it work? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OfysDV

Honor Magic 2 With Triple Rear Camera Setup, Front Camera Slider Launched

Honor Magic 2 price starts at CNY 3,799 for its 6GB RAM/ 128GB inbuilt storage variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P1vsQY

Italian storm destroys hundreds of cars

Storm surges have caused massive damage on the Liguria coast in northern Italy.

Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes

The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

OnePlus 6T to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight

With a price in India starting at Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus 6T will be available exclusively on Amazon from 12am tonight. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SyhrZ5

Lenovo K9, A5 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight

With a price in India set at Rs. 8,999, the Lenovo K9 will be available exclusively on Flipkart from 9pm tonight. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CSbqAV

How to Download and Send WhatsApp Stickers

While the stickers option is live with iOS version 2.18.100, some Android stable users aren't seeing it yet with latest version 2.18.327. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DcMlSr

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL to Go on Sale in India Tonight

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are all set to go on sale in India via online and offline partners including Flipkart at 12am midnight. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Psv90X

OnePlus 6, 6T Get Updates With November Security Patch, More

OnePlus 6 users are receiving the new OxygenOS Open Beta 6 update which brings OnePlus 6T features like Nightscape mode, Studio Lightning, new screenshot experience, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qmnfbc

WhatsApp Preparing to Put Ads in Status, Confirms VP Chris Daniels

Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RrM2WW

Siri Shortcuts App Updated With Actions for Weather, Alarms, and More

Now, with iOS 12.1 rolling out globally, the Siri Shortcuts app has also received an update in the form of version 2.1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yJSa5R

Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9.0 Pie Update Now Rolling Out

Nokia 6.1 Plus has now become next in line to receive the latest Android 9.0 Pie software update. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P47STF

World Cup expansion to 48 teams could happen at Qatar 2022, says Fifa

The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams could be brought forward from 2026 to 2022, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.

French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry

New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to opened a national investigation.

WhatsApp to Organise Startup Challenge in India

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a tie-up with Invest India to promote Indian startups. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EU84jt

Asia Bibi's escape from Pakistan death row

A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.

Galaxy J7 Duo Update Brings AR Emojis, November Security Patch: Report

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo has received an update that introduces AR Emoji to the company's budget lineup. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zkMpv4

Galaxy S10 to Have Industry-Leading Screen-to-Body Ratio, Samsung Says

According to Harksang Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Visual R&D at Samsung Electronics, the company's next flagship smartphone will have industry-leading, screen-to-body ratio. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SyTVLm

Coinbase Valued at $8 Billion in Latest Fundraising Round

Coinbase was one of the top beneficiaries of the Bitcoin boom last year after the cryptocurrency rocketed more than 1,300 percent. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ETPGaA

MacBook Pro With Radeon Pro Vega Graphics Coming Next Month

Apple has refreshed the Gold colour variant of the 12-inch MacBook and has also discontinued its Rose Gold colour option. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zeIdNl

Nearly Half of All Nintendo Switch Users Have Downloaded Fortnite

Nintendo has announced that Fortnite has gained so much momentum that it has been downloaded to nearly half of all Nintendo Switch systems worldwide. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SxO5Kn

Russia's Next Mission to ISS May Launch on December 3: Report

Roscosmos also said that the crew of the ongoing mission may return home on December 20, TASS reported. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ESJEqy

Nubia X With Dual Displays, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Up to 8GB RAM Launched

The Nubia X comes with a 6.26-inch primary display and a 5.1-inch secondary display. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P2WoQg

IBM's Rometty Stakes Legacy on Risky $33-Billion Red Hat Deal

The $33-billion acquisition is designed to save the century-old company from irrelevancy in a business led by younger tech giants like Amazon. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ABzzKr

European Tech Firms Warn Against EU Digital Services Tax

In a letter to finance ministers of the EU, leaders of 16 tech companies including Spotify, Booking.com and Zalando say the proposed tax would undermine the EU's goal of a digital single market. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P1wb4C

Sylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges

The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

Lion Air crash: Indonesian plane search focuses on fuselage

Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.

Russia Arkhangelsk blast: Teenager dead at FSB security HQ

A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.

The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

NASA Searches the Stars, but Can't Keep Track of All Its Earthly Goods

Why can't the agency that documents the stars and the planets keep better track of its earthly goods? from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zqsM4P

Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94

Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.

Russian grammar tsarina targets TV

A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors

Asus India Rolling Out October Security Patch, Optimisations to 3 Phones

Asus has rolled out FOTA updates for three of its smartphones in the Indian market - Asus ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone Max Pro M1, and ZenFone Lite L1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qiCGRE

Take-Two's Red Dead Redemption 2 Makes Record Opening Weekend Sales

Red Dead Redemption 2, the highly awaited Western adventure video-game, made over $725 million in worldwide retail sales during its opening weekend. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q8NexW

Vivo X23 Star Edition With New Gradient Colour Finish Launched

The Vivo X23 Star Edition is a Red-coloured smartphone with vertical stripes of other contrasting colours at the back. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RsZ2vv

Samsung Showcases 5G Tech for Smart Agriculture in India

Samsung believes smart agriculture will be a key focus area when 5G services are rolled out in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OZd8rI

Xiaomi Ships Record 12.1 Million Smartphones in India in Q3 2018: Canalys

The overall smartphone market in India saw a decline with 40.8 million smartphones shipped in Q3 last year versus 40.4million smartphones sold in Q3 this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q68FzK

Airtel's Rs. 99 Recharge Revised to Rs. 119, Offers Similar Benefits

Airtel hasn't delisted the Rs. 99 pack, but that plan has been revised to offer 1GB of data only with a validity of 10 days. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qkDs0H

OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Poco F1 vs Asus ZenFone 5Z

OnePlus 6T price and specifications compared with those of Xiaomi's Poco F1 and Asus ZenFone 5Z. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yFWF15

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.

Australian awarded house in 'bizarre' 20-year squatting case

Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.

Gmail for iOS Gets the Ability to View Multiple Accounts in the Same Tab

The "All Accounts" feature, which has been present on Gmail for Android for a long time now, has started to gradually roll out on iOS. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zflrEV

iPad Pro 2018 Models Don't Have a 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Dongle Released

For the new iPad Pro, Apple has released a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter on its website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zjM63E

Gboard Gets New Personalised Emoji Sticker Packs

Gboard Minis can now recreate your face in a range of emoji-style expressions, which means that you can create mini custom emojis of yourself to express better in conversations. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zfwhLi

Apple T2 Security Chip Prevents MacBook Air Microphone From Being Tapped

Apple says that its T2 Security Chip disconnects the microphone when users close the lid. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SxICTJ

Oppo R17 Neo With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Launched

Oppo has unveiled a variant of the Oppo R17 in Japan with an in-display fingerprint sensor, called as Oppo R17 Neo. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qlK3Ie

Apple Pulls watchOS 5.1 Update After 'Bricked' Apple Watch Series 4 Units

With the launch of its latest premium iPad Pro tablet series, Apple also released its latest iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 software updates. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AD5OJk

Poco F1 to Get Android Pie and Android Q Updates, Confirms Jai Mani

Xiaomi has earlier confirmed that Android Pie will arrive for Poco F1 in Q4 this year, while Android Q still has a long way to go. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DcANhP

Samsung Posts Record Profit in Q3 Despite Smartphone Struggles

Samsung profits have been driven by its mighty semiconductor unit, which provides chips for its own devices as well as competitors including Apple. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yHcPY4

Twitter Says Typical Tweet Shorter Since Character Length Doubled

Twitter said a year after doubling the character limit for tweets, the average length of messages fired off in English actually got a smidge shorter. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RpGP1B

Mastercard Says Storing India Payments Data Locally in Face of New Rules

Mastercard has started storing all its new payments transaction data in India at its technology centre in the western city of Pune from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zkDwRU

Google Spinoff Waymo to Test Truly Driverless Cars in California

The regulatory approval announced Tuesday allows Waymo's driverless cars to cruise through California at speeds up to 65 miles per hour. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P1AnRR

NASA Retires Its Planet Hunter, the Kepler Space Telescope

Currently orbiting the sun 156 million kilometres km from Earth, the Kepler telescope will drift further from our planet when mission engineers turn off its radio transmitters. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q6W2o5

Facebook Revenue Rises Less Than Expected as User Growth Stagnates

Facebook had 185 million daily users in the US and Canada, the same number as the two previous quarters. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zhzutP

BlizzCon 2018: How to Watch Keynote Live and What to Expect

Overwatch, Diablo 3, World of Warcraft details and everything else you can expect from Blizzard at BlizzCon 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qlyYXC

Pakistan court clears condemned Christian

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil.

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.

Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?

Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

What's disgusting? What's a delicacy? Food museum takes on the challenge

Maggot cheese, bull penis, French cheese - food museum challenges what you think of as 'disgusting'.

Some truths about Trump’s birthright plan

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but he's wrong about a few things.

OnePlus 6T Review

The new OnePlus 6T brings some new features to the table but takes others away. Is this the upgrade you've been waiting for? from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AAdJHs

Syria war: Aid fails to reach civilians in desert camp

Security concerns delay a convoy carrying aid for 50,000 civilians stranded on the Jordanian border.

‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media

Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.

Has OnePlus 6T Removed the Best Features of the OnePlus 6?

OnePlus 6T is here, but is it really an upgrade over the OnePlus 6? from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AAVHEU

Is Diablo 3 Coming to Android and iOS?

The Diablo 3 Nintendo Switch release date is November 2 and in the run up to this we've had an extended look at the game. In this episode of Transition, the Gadgets 360 gaming and pop culture... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PrxrgR

OnePlus 6T Price in India, Launch Offers, Release Date Revealed

OnePlus 6T was launched in India on Tuesday at an event at the KDJW Stadium in New Delhi. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CSFaOm

Lion Air crash: Indonesian to inspect Boeing 737-Max 8 planes

All Boeings 737-Max 8 in Indonesia are targeted, after one crashed into the sea with 189 on board.

Pittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims

The president and first lady will arrive in the city later amid some controversy over their visit.

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.

Diablo 3: Eternal Collection Nintendo Switch Review

Diablo 3: Eternal Collection for Nintendo Switch release is November 2 with a 13.3GB download size, is it worth it? Find out in our Diablo 3 Nintendo Switch review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qj7bqA

iPad Pro 2018 Models With Face ID, USB Type-C, Slimmer Bezels Launched

Apple in New York on Tuesday announced the launch of the much-awaited refresh to its iPad Pro range of premium tablets. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q4QnPt

All-New Mac mini With Up to 64GB RAM, 6-Core Processors Launched

All-new Mac mini starts at $799 (roughly Rs. 58,800), and is up for pre-orders today in the US. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JsFt3i

All-New MacBook Air With 13.3-Inch Retina Display, Touch ID Launched

Apple's October 30 event saw the launch of the new MacBook Air, which hasn't seen a refresh in design since 2010. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jreyox

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged by crane

A dry dock sinks, sending a crane crashing down on the deck and leaving one ship-worker missing.

Mid-terms round-up: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship

The president's pledge, days before the election, may not be within his powers - read our mid-terms round-up.

Irish passport refusals for British applicants skyrocket

About 15,000 fewer passports were issued to British residents than applications made last year.

Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report

Denmark's PM responds after a White House report criticising living standards in Nordic countries.

Angela Merkel's political challenges

Angela Merkel was once dubbed the Queen of Germany. These are three key moments from her career.

Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.

Apple's iPad, Mac Launch Event: Live Updates From New York

Live updates from Apple's New York event, which begins at 7.30 pm IST and is likely to witness the launch of new iPads and Macs. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RptiY1

Lenovo Z5 Pro AI Dual Camera Setup Details Revealed Ahead of Launch

VP Chang Cheng reveals that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will sport one 24-megapixel sensor and another 16-megapixel sensor at the back. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EUnbtj

Nokia 6.1 Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Stable Update

Nokia 6.1 or the Nokia 6 (2018) has now become HMD Global's second smartphone to receive the final Android 9.0 Pie stable build. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RokotE

Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.

Eurozone growth slows as Italian economy stalls

Growth in the 19 countries using the euro currency slowed to just 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.

Uber Goes to Court to Defend Business Model Over UK Worker Rights

Uber defended its business model at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday in the latest stage of a long-running battle over the classification of its drivers as self-employed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2AAuGBu

Samsung's First 512GB microSD Card, Cheapest Wireless Charger Gets Listed

Samsung Evo Plus microSD Card with 512GB storage capacity is currently listed on the German version of its website priced at EUR 289.90 (roughly Rs. 24,200). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JqZgjR

OnePlus 6 Goes Out of Stock in India Ahead of OnePlus 6T India Launch

OnePlus 6 has now gone out of stock in India, across Amazon.in as well as OnePlus' own online store. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qjwRUg

New ICICI Bank Credit Card Offers Amazon Pay Balance as Reward Points

This Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card earns Amazon Prime customers 5 percent reward points on shopping, wherein one reward point is equivalent to a rupee, and these reward points come with no expiry... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PxqlYa

Microsoft Removes Fake Chrome Download Link That Showed Up via Bing

The Bing ad takes users to a fake Chrome site, and even downloads a seemingly authentic file onto your computer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SvOwos

Garden Route wildfire: Seven killed in George, South Africa

A pregnant woman, two toddlers, and a baby are among the fatalities along the popular Garden Route.

Pittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'

Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally.

Samsung Galaxy S10 May Come With 93.4 Percent Screen-to-Body Ratio: Report

The display in Samsung Galaxy S10 could feature a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, close to Oppo Find X and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Juc1KA

Nubia Red Magic 2 Crowdfunding Goes Live in China Starting November 6

Nubia has announced that crowdfunding for its Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone will commence in China on November 6. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yIKH71

Sony Forecasts Jump to Record Annual Profit on Winning Gaming Strategy

Sony's results are a vindication of a strategic shift by the entertainment and electronics firm to build up more content-oriented businesses. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PtoiEh

EA Announces Project Atlas Cloud Gaming Platform

After Google with Project Stream and Microsoft with Project xCloud, it's now EA's turn to announce its cloud game service called Project Atlas. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SyArqv

Jio Phone Gift Card Launched Ahead of Festive Season, Priced at Rs. 1,095

Jio Phone gift card comes with Rs. 501 with a refundable deposit towards the phone as well as Rs. 594 for Jio Phone recharge for six months. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SwGwUm

Asus VivoBook S15, VivoBook S14 Launched in India, Starting Rs. 54,990

Asus on Tuesday launched its lightweight Windows 10 laptops - VivoBook S15 (S530) and VivoBook S14 (S430) in India at a starting price of Rs. 69,990 and Rs. 54,990, respectively. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zfcziH

Nintendo Switch Shipped 22.86 Million Units Since Launch

The Nintendo Switch sales continue to soar according to the latest financial report from the company while the Nintendo 3DS also bolsters the company's fortunes. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q4W4Nf

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.

Apple Expected to Unveil iPad Models With Facial Recognition Today

Analysts expect a new versions of Apple's iPad Pro, with thinner bezels and more screen space, along with the face unlock system found on Apple's newer iPhone models. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yGpdI1

Google Launches reCAPTCHA v3, a New Way to Stop Bots on the Internet

Google's reCAPTCHA v3 returns a score so that webmasters can choose the most appropriate action for your website. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q57lNG

Panasonic P85 NXT With Face Unlock, Snapdragon 210 Launched in India

Panasonic has announced the launch of its latest P85 NXT smartphone in the Indian market. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2O9noIx

Filipina women detained at Halloween party in Saudi Arabia

The Philippines confirms 17 women were arrested in a raid on a compound in Riyadh on Friday.

Pixel, iPhone, or Galaxy: Which Phone Has the Best Camera in Business?

We take the best smartphone cameras and put them in the ring, to see if we have a definitive winner. Guest starring, the Google Pixel 2 XL. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2StbRad

From Streaming TV to Gmail, It's All About the Cloud

Whether you're watching your favourite show on Netflix or backing up all-important cat photos to Google Drive, the "cloud" has become an essential part of our digital lives. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q79k40

Parker Solar Probe: Nasa's Sun mission smashes records

America's audacious mission to "touch the Sun" has now got nearer to our star than any previous human-made object.

Venice under water as Italy hit by fierce wind and heavy rain

Images of Venice under flood waters as at least eight people are confirmed killed by the storms across Italy.

Samsung Mobile Leads India's Most Popular Brands List: Brand Asia Survey

The latest entrant in the Indian telecom space, Reliance Jio, has been ranked eighth in the list of top 10 brands by Brand Asia Survey 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2P1AP2z

Asus ZenFone 6 Image Leak Tips Off-Centre Display Notch, Triple Cameras

Asus ZenFone 6 leak shows the display screen with a notch placed on the top, but slightly towards the right, and not centred like the ones seen on other phones out there. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OX85YB

Apple Sells 9 Million iPhone XR Units in First Weekend, Analyst Calls It 'Weak'

Analysts have trimmed their estimates for the production and shipments of the new iPhone models for the fourth quarter by 6 million units.Apple, Apple iPhone XR from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Svdap9

Entity Gaming Fires Entire Dota 2 Team Amidst Allegations of Unpaid Dues

Entity's management decided to let go of its entire Dota 2 team altogether. According to Anthony 'Scantzor' Hodgson, Entity's former Dota 2 coach, this is due to poor results and that Entity was... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OdNGcD

Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.

Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says

"Exploding consumption" has wiped out 60% of wildlife since 1970, conservationists say.

Rhino horn: Alarm as China eases 25-year ban on rhino and tiger parts

Experts worry this will increase demand for the animals and jeopardise efforts to protect them.

How Optic Gaming's CS:GO Pro 'Forsaken' Got Away With Cheating in India

While Forsaken's cheating has had some ramifications on the e-sports scene in India, many have wondered why he was not caught at local events. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DcBSpQ

Samsung ISOCELL Bright GD1 and GM1 0.8-Micron Image Sensors Launched

Samsung announced the launch of two new 0.8 micrometre (μm) pixel image sensors - the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GD1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zfgegj

Britain to Target Online Giants With New 'Digital Services Tax'

Britain said it would tax the revenue that online platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon make in the country to update a system that had not kept pace with changing digital business models. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q3ULyb

OnePlus 6T Put Through Bend, Burn, and Scratch Durability Tests

OnePlus 6T durability test video shows that the in-display fingerprint sensor does not get affected by scratches. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zbflFJ

Honor Magic 2 AnTuTu Listing Leaked Ahead of Its October 31 Launch

Honor Magic 2 is all set to become the next flagship smartphone from Huawei sub-brand Honor at the official launch slated for October 31. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zcviva

Pixel 3 XL Users Report Second Display Notch Bug, Google Says Fix Out Soon

Some Pixel 3 XL users claim that this glitch is being caused due to a confusion in the phone's interpretation in orientation. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SuIrZp

NASA Sets World Record With Its Mars 2020 'Supersonic Parachute'

"It was the fastest inflation in history of a parachute this size and created a peak load of almost 70,000 pounds (37,000 kg) of force," said NASA. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zf1pKV

IBM's $34 Billion Red Hat Deal Is a Risky Bid to Boost Cloud Business

The path for revitalisation for IBM may be found in cloud technology, a driving force behind the blockbuster deal for Red Hat over the weekend. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RonoGy

Small Magellanic Cloud Dying From Loss of Energy to Form Stars: Study

"Galaxies that stop forming stars gradually fade away into oblivion. It's sort of a slow death for a galaxy if it loses all of its gas," said lead researcher Naomi McClure-Griffiths. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SuEgNm

Micromax Launches 2 Android Go Phones in India Ahead of Festive Season

Micromax Bharat 5 is available in retail stores across India, while the Micromax Bharat 4 will be available from November 3. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DaLWzF

Twitter Considers Removing 'Like' Button but Not So Soon

Twitter said it was considering removing the 'Like' button but it will not "happen soon". from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RoVJ8t

North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.

Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.

US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".

iOS 12.1 to Be Released Today With Group FaceTime and More: How to Install

Apple will on Monday release iOS 12.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (sixth generation) users. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EStayV

OnePlus 6T India Launch Today, How to Watch Live Stream

OnePlus 6T India launch is set for today, and it will take place at the KDJW Stadium in New Delhi at 8:30pm IST from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JovPik

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Starts November 2, Deals Previewed

Amazon is hosting the Great Indian Festival will go on from November 2 to November 5, and will offer lucrative deals on smartphones. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SAczmi

Who is George Soros?

The billionaire financier was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.

Amazon Digital Day Sale Begins: Echo, Fire TV Stick Price Cut, More Deals

Amazon is offering Kindle Unlimited membership at a discount, Echo range at a reduced rate, and the Fire TV stick at just Rs. 3,499. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OZ8N7B

Russian Search Engine Yandex Trumpets Fastest Growth in 6 Years

Yandex, which competes with Google and Mail.Ru, said it expects 2018 revenue to grow by 35-38 percent in rouble terms, up from a previous forecast of 30-35 percent. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qjF5eO

Apple's October 30 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch

Apple's October 30 live stream will start at 10am EDT (7:30pm IST), and the live stream can be watched on Apple and select Windows devices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SxinN4

Apple Watch Supplier Under Fire Over China Student Labour

Apple is investigating a factory in southwest China after a labour rights group said the tech giant's supplier forced student workers to work "like robots" to assemble its popular Apple Watch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zgUhh8

Intel Says More Women, Blacks in Workforce After Diversity Push

Without providing figures, Intel said it had reached "full representation" two years ahead of its goal based on skilled minorities in the available workforce. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qh47vh

Tesla's Elon Musk Says Tweet That Led to $20 Million Fine 'Worth It'

Less than an hour later, Musk informed his 22 million followers that he would be taking a break from Twitter "for a few days." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JoatS5

Google Offers Money to Universities to Use AI to Scale Up Research

Google is offering $25 million to universities and nonprofits that have research ideas that can be expanded by using artificial intelligence and other technology to solve problems. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SxfwDQ

Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules

The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London.

CEO Explains OnePlus 6T's Lack of Wireless Charging and Headphone Jack

OnePlus 6T comes with a bigger battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2COX8B6

NASA Spacecraft Breaks Record for Coming Closest to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which launched earlier this year, has set a new record for becoming the closest human-made object to the Sun, the US space agency announced Monday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2zbbicp

Google Workers Said to Plan Walkout to Protest Handling of Misconduct

Bloomberg reports the workers are planning to leave their desks at the same time and gather. Timing of the protest is still being set, but it may happen on Thursday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EOFgsN

OnePlus 5G Phone to Launch in First Half of 2019: Pete Lau

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau shared the information at the OnePlus 6T launch in New York on Monday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EQE4oC

Xiaomi Most Preferred in Rs. 10,000-15,000 Segment in India: Survey

One in three Indian users are planning to purchase their next mobile phone in the Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 price range, a Counterpoint survey said on Monda from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SuBojl

Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search

Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.

German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths

Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.

Jair Bolsonaro: Anti-corruption judge could be justice minister

Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro.

Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers

A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.

Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.

Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?

Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested.

Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.

'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

Lion Air crash: Who were the victims?

What we know about who was on board the Lion Air flight that plunged into the sea in Indonesia.

Bulgaria smashes 'fake passport scam'

Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU.

A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son

Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted.

Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport

The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador.

Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title

Female members of Japan's royal family have to surrender their title if they marry a commoner.

Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years

Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.

US sending up to 5,200 troops to border with Mexico

The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion".

Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame

The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack.

Real Madrid sack Julen Lopetegui as manager

Real Madrid dismiss Julen Lopetegui as manager after four and a half months and following Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona.

Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34

The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.

American held for 13 months over suspected IS links released

The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq.

Diablo 3 Amiibo to Be Announced at BlizzCon 2018: Report

Diablo 3 for the Nintendo Switch may get Amiibo to be announced at BlizzCon 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OdUAOX

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the Saudi writer before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard

Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists.

Lion Air crash: Jakarta Boeing 737 'had prior instrument error'

A pilot's log for the jet that crashed in Indonesia suggests an instrument problem on a previous flight.

OnePlus 6T vs iPhone XS vs Pixel 3 vs Galaxy Note 9

OnePlus 6T price and specifications compared with those of Apple iPhone XS, Google Pixel 3, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sqm2fX

OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus 6: What's New and Different

Let's find out the difference in OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T price and specifications. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2StY3Mz

OnePlus 6T With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, 3,700mAh Battery Launched

OnePlus 6T price starts at $549 (roughly Rs. 40,300) in the US - it will go on sale in India from November 1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CN98D8

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.

Jair Bolsonaro: Four things about Brazil's new president

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?

Pittsburgh shooting: 'What happened will not break us'

Vigils are held after 11 people are shot dead in a synagogue, ahead of the suspect's court appearance.

Sri Lanka crisis: Fears of a 'bloodbath' in power struggle

As a political crisis turns deadly, fears are growing of even more instability in the coming days.

Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row

Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch.

OnePlus 6T Launch: Live Updates From New York

OnePlus 6T price is going to be the big reveal of the event that is being held in New York on October 29. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SsQTZa

'Woman blows herself up' in Tunis

An explosion rocks the centre of the Tunisian capital, Tunis - reports say a woman has blown herself up.

Facebook Launches Digital Literacy Library in 6 Indian Languages

Facebook on Monday announced the launch of the Digital Literacy Library -- a collection of lessons in Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SvMaWP

Can a Holographic Screen Help a New Phone Break Out?

One such smartphone comes out this week from Red, a company with roots in digital cameras for movie productions. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SqP7Ym

Blockchain Startup Hires Away Google's Messaging Tech Leader

Blockchain technology startup Ripple Labs confirmed to Reuters on Friday that it hired Amir Sarhangi, who had been leading Google's rollout of a new wireless messaging system. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OY41XW

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG Feature Limitation Only Software-Based: Report

A fresh report sheds light to the fact that the ECG feature is software-based, and that a simple change in region is all that is required to enable ECG on the Apple Watch Series 4. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qfsysL

Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets.

Tesla Says Has Not Received Subpoena on Model 3 Production

The FBI is examining whether Tesla misstated information about the production of its Model 3 sedans and misled investors about its business going back to early 2017, the Wall Street Journal reported. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EMDvMv

Google May Remove and Replace Voice Unlock on Android Devices: Report

An APK teardown of the Google App version 8.39 for Android reportedly has a string of text that reveals the change. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q8ISHq

China, France Launch Satellite to Study Climate Change

The 650-kilogram (1,430 pound) China-France Oceanography Satellite (CFOSAT) is the first satellite jointly built by China and France. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qiEZ7m

OnePlus 6T Launch Offers: Jio Rs. 5,400 Cashback, No Cost EMI & More

OnePlus has announced that all Jio subscribers - existing and new - will be entitled to a cashback of Rs. 5,400 on the purchase of the OnePlus 6T. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SsYrLy

Xiaomi Achieves 100 Million Smartphone Shipments 2 Months Before Schedule

The full-year target of shipping 100 million smartphone units was announced by Xiaomi founder and CEO, Lei Jun, back in November last year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JluqsZ

Trump Claims That Twitter Has 'Removed Many People From My Account'

"They have stifled growth to a point where it is obvious to all," Trump tweeted. "A few weeks ago it was a Rocket Ship, now it is a Blimp! Total Bias?" from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PvpYwY

PlayStation Classic Games List Revealed

PlayStation Classic game list announced by Sony. Includes Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RkSgrg

Angela Merkel to step down as German chancellor in 2021

Germany's Angela Merkel says she will step down as chancellor in 2021, following election setbacks.

Germany's ProSieben Buys US Online Dating Site eharmony

The acquisition of eharmony, which was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles and expects to register 2.8 million new users this year, complements ProSieben's own Parship dating franchise. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PrZaxF

Battlefield V Battle Royale Release Date Delayed

Battlefield V won't be any threat to Fortnite, PUBG, or Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode. Well, at launch at least. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jm0X21

Japan Launches Environment Monitoring Satellite

Japan's space agency on Monday launched a rocket carrying a satellite that will monitor greenhouse gases, as well as the first satellite built entirely in the United Arab Emirates. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D9EO6J

Amber Heard film London Fields flops at US box office

The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas.

Brazil swing to right brings hope and fear

Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro is likely to remain a divisive figure for what could be a messy time to come.

Vivo V9 Pro 4GB RAM Variant Listed on Flipkart With Rs. 15,990 Price Tag

The 4GB RAM variant of Vivo V9 Pro has been priced at Rs. 17,990 in India, but will be available at Rs. 15,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2De6nvI

New Overwatch Hero Teased With Latest Map Change

Popular multiplayer shooter Overwatch may get a new hero soon. Changes to the game's Route 66 map have led some to believe a new hero is on the way in time for BlizzCon 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D9iXwh

Jio Phone Gift Card Launched Ahead of Festive Season, Priced at Rs. 1,095

Under the Jio Phone Monsoon Hungama offer, users can exchange their existing feature phones for a new Jio Phone at a price of Rs. 501. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jr0Y4Q

China's OnePlus Expected to Truly Enter US Market With T-Mobile Deal Today

The foray by Shenzhen-based OnePlus comes after US mobile carriers AT&T and Verizon this year backed away from plans to work with China's Huawei. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rj86Tm

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC, VR Support Hinted at via Companion App

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 and Xbox One has been out for a few days now and we've already got our first official hint of a possible Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port complete with VR support. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qhLKGg

Idris Elba writes stage show about life after Nelson Mandela

The Luther star co-writes a show for the Manchester International Festival about life after Mandela.

Lion Air: How could a brand new plane crash?

The Lion Air plane which crashed on take-off from Jakarta had only been in service for a few weeks.

Merkel 'to abandon key party role'

Germany's Angela Merkel tells her CDU party's leaders she will not run for re-election as chairwoman - sources.

Amazon Digital Day to Be Held Tomorrow: Deals on Echo & Kindle Devices, More

Amazon is offering 30 percent off on Echo range, Fire TV, and Kindle e-readers, and is offering up to 80 percent cashback on purchase of e-books from the store. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2JlAjWR

BSNL Offers STV 399 Benefits at Rs. 100 For Select New Customers

This new offer will come in the form of a coupon issued to IOCL and HPCL LPG users, and they can then redeem the coupon for a new BSNL SIM, and pay Rs. 100 for availing the STV 399 benefits. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yDgkyY

Realme 2 Pro OTA Update With Selfie Camera Optimisation to Rollout Soon

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed via Twitter that the company will be rolling out a new software update to the Realme 2 Pro in less than a week. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CQdtW2

Corsair Force MP510 960GB Review

Corsair Force MP510 (960GB) is a roomy SSD that delivers blazing fast performance at a surprisingly low price. Read our review for more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OdHXDD

Lenovo K9, Lenovo A5 to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart From November 1

Lenovo K9 and Lenovo A5 are its latest smartphones for the Indian market launched earlier this month, just in time for the Diwali festive season. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PuuI69

NASA's Hubble Completes First Science Operation After 3-Week Hiatus

The return to conducting science comes after successfully recovering a backup gyroscope, or gyro, that had replaced a failed gyro three weeks earlier, NASA said in a statement late on Sunday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jl0XPE

Leicester City helicopter crash: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - the 'humble, generous, private enigma'

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is revered in Leicester as the man who presided over one of sport's great triumphs - but who was the billionaire Thai businessman?

Flipkart Diwali Sale Starts November 1, Offers and Deals Previewed

Flipkart will host its Diwali sale from November 1 to November 5, and it has partnered with SBI to offer discounts to credit card holders. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RlfJsx

Xiaomi Poco F1 MIUI 10 Stable Update to Start Rolling Out This Week

Xiaomi has confirmed that the PUBG Mobile compatibility issues have been fixed on the Poco F1. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RnjQoa

Leaked iPad Pro Icon Shows No Home Button, Thinner Bezels Ahead of Launch

A new iPad Pro leak has now come to light that shows off the iPad Pro's design just hours before Apple's October 30 launch event. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CM9M3P

Android Oreo Distribution Grows, Pie Still Absent From Chart: Google

Google has released Android platform distribution numbers for October and while Nougat is still in the lead, Pie is missing. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DaDErw

Airtel Now Offers Amazon Prime Membership With Rs. 399 Postpaid Plan

All users who are a part of the Airtel Rs. 399 postpaid plan, can now avail one-year Amazon Prime membership for free, apart from 40GB of data with rollover support, and unlimited local + STD calls. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sq6FUA

Netflix's Firing Culture Works for Netflix

If I were a shareholder - indeed, if I were an employee - I'd be hoping that Hastings never stops firing people. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2O9vu3H

iOS 12.1 to Get Group FaceTime and Dual-SIM Support, User Guide Confirms

Apple has updated its iPhone User Guide for the upcoming release of iOS 12.1, indicating that the latest version of the mobile operating system (OS) will include Group FaceTime and dual-SIM support. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qgkYyl

Space Travel Can Alter Brain: Study

The study showed that differential changes in the three main tissue volumes of the brain remain detectable for at least half a year after the end of their last mission. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EPx63t

Twitter 'Deeply Sorry' for Failing to Act on Threatening Tweets

Twitter has apologised for failing to act on threatening tweets made by Cesar Sayoc who is suspected of sending improvised explosive devices to Democratic leaders and critics of US President Donald... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EP2sXL

Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth F1 World Championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.

Sulky word wins Scrabble championship

Nigel Richards earned 68 points for "groutier" - which means cross, sulky or sullen.

Google Wants to Write Your Emails for You; It's Time to Draw the Line

I've been doing battle with Gmail. Every day my emails try to write themselves, and every day I try to prove I'm more clever than an algorithm. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SuFY1h

Microsoft Completes $7.5 Billion Acquisition of GitHub

Microsoft has closed its $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, a leading software development platform. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DaGDAs

Qualcomm Says Apple $7 Billion Behind in Royalty Payments

Qualcomm made its comments about the size of Apple's unpaid royalties in a hearing in one of the cases in federal court in San Diego. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2DaOuhl

iPhone XR Seen to Pass Drop and Durability Tests

The most affordable model in the iPhone 2018, iPhone XR, was recently put to the durability test by Zack from the famed JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jlagz1

Mirai Botnet Hacker Ordered to Pay $8.6 Million in Damages

Paras Jha was one of three people responsible for the Mirai Botnet, a network of more than 100,000 infected internet-connected devices. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q0WZ17

Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa

Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.

Microsoft Pledges to Work With Pentagon Following Anonymous Online Rebukes

The two companies are responding to a broader wave of discontent that has complicated the efforts of Silicon Valley tech companies to work with the military. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CLPeZc

Nubia Red Magic to Launch in India After Diwali, Price Below Rs. 30,000

Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone is all set to be available in the Indian market after the Diwali season. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EM9Tij

iPhone XR Teardown Reveals Easy Battery, Display Repair: iFixit

The teardowns reveal that Apple's display-first opening procedure remains with iPhone XR, and battery access is rather easy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qg6sq8

OnePlus 6T to Launch Today: What to Expect and How to Watch Live Stream

OnePlus 6T launch event will be held in New York today, and the OnePlus live stream will start at 8:30pm IST. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CLNxuN

Microsoft Overtakes Amazon as Second Most Valuable US Company

Apple tops the list at over $1 trillion after crossing that threshold in September. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OaQw1Z

Cricket Australia 'partly to blame' in ball-tampering scandal

Players were pushed to act "the mongrel", says a scathing review into a ball-tampering saga.

Lion Air crash: Boats 'find debris from plane' in sea

An Indonesian official posts footage of what is believed to be debris from the Lion Air plane crash.

Facebook Removes Fake Accounts Tied to Iran That Lured Millions

Facebook said on Friday it had deleted accounts originating in Iran that attracted more than 1 million US and British followers. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ENvTJV

IBM to Buy Red Hat for $34 Billion, Its Biggest Acquisition to Date

The acquisition underscores IBM Chief Executive Ginni Rometty's efforts to expand the company's subscription-based software offerings. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2RitAjl

Fortnite Creator Epic Games Raises $1.25 Billion From KKR, Others

Epic Games is valued at almost $15 billion as part of the new investment round, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Sor8ZY

Thai cave boys watch United win

The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.

Indonesian Lion Air aircraft missing off Jakarta

A Lion Air passenger plane has gone missing after taking off from Jakarta, say Indonesian officials

‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’

A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.

The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates

Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.

Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?

A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.

The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge

Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.

In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018

Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.

INF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?

With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?

Israeli strike 'kills Gaza youths planting bomb'

Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say the victims were boys aged between 12 and 14.

Pittsburgh shooting: Survivors relive synagogue ordeal

Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.

Thai billionaire's death confirmed

Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people who died in a helicopter crash, the club confirms.

Far-right Bolsonaro 'to win Brazil poll'

Controversial candidate heading for a sweeping victory in the presidential election - exit polls.

Pittsburgh shooting: Squirrel Hill mourns its dead

As tragedy hits a 'Jewish oasis', residents look elsewhere for answers.

Meghan praises New Zealand for women's vote

The Duchess of Sussex began her tribute to the women of New Zealand with a Maori greeting.

Germany election: Further blow for Merkel in Hesse

Main parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition lose votes in regional election in Hesse.

Pittsburgh shooting: Who are the victims?

The gunman killed eight men and three women, aged between 54 and 97 years old.

Syria war: Damascus national museum reopens doors

Part of Damascus' antiquities museum was open to the public on Sunday for the first time in six years.

Sri Lanka shooting wounds three amid political crisis

An MP's bodyguard fires at a mob after the prime minister was sacked by the president.

Drowning kangaroo rescued by Australian police officers

The kangaroo was moments from death when two police officers jumped into the sea to rescue it.

"Honour killing" video shocks Syrians

A brutal video showing the murder of a young woman in Syria has been met with horror online.

Pittsburgh shooting: Synagogues boost security after attack

Eleven people died in the Pittsburgh attack, the worst anti-Semitic violence in recent US history.

In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade

Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of Día de Muertos.

Brazilian elections: Voters choose between Bolsonaro and Haddad

While polls have been narrowing, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro remains in the lead.

US footballers arrested for 'unpaid bill'

Four Jacksonville Jaguars players are arrested on suspicion of trying to leave a London nightclub without paying a large bar bill.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Best Deals Still Available on Last Day

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale ending tonight. There are still some great deals you can grab on smartphones, laptops, headphones, and more. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CJvSEe

Pittsburgh shooting: Police audio of capture

Police scanner audio reveals the moment the Pittsburgh shooting suspect was captured by police.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Crowds sing at vigil

A vigil has been held in Pittsburgh following an attack on the Tree of Life synagogue that killed 11.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Suspect charged with murder

The Pittsburgh attack killed 11 and is said to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.

The women looking outside the law for abortions

With the future of abortion access in the US increasingly in question, more women are looking elsewhere.

The life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir

After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.

The Kenyan school which changed an American boy's life

Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.

Your pictures: Crushed

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "crushed".

Anni Albers: How textile artist's pictoral weavings inspire

Contemporary weaver Ismini Samanidou explains why textile artist Anni Albers is her icon.

Rowing solo across the Atlantic aged 60

Shirley Thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row across an ocean on her own.

Pittsburgh shooting: Community mourns synagogue attack

Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill community speak of their shock following a fatal shooting in a local synagogue.

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes in car park outside the club's ground shortly after taking off after match

Thousands protest conditions and infrastructure in Rome

Demonstrators blame Mayor Virginia Raggi for the city's shoddy and creaking infrastructure.

Fallout 76 Feels Like More of the Same, Just Online

Fallout 76 beta is underway on Xbox One and it has more in common with older Fallout games than you'd think. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OXdkrd

IMC 2018 Offers a Glimpse of How India Is Getting Ready for 5G

Ericsson, Huawei, and Samsung are set to power 5G rollout in India, while Qualcomm and MediaTek want to offer 5G-ready devices at the earliest. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z72tAg

Catalonia: Fighting for different futures

Catalan separatists are still defiant, a year after the failed independence referendum.

Trump: US synagogue shooting 'terrible'

President Trump says a shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh may have been averted, if a guard had been in place.

Jason Derulo sings from balcony after arena gig gets cancelled

The singer performs from an arena balcony after a gig in Prague gets cancelled over safety.

Emergency situation at US synagogue

Emergency situation at Pittsburgh synagogue, as police respond to reports of gunman

US mail bombs: Suspect Cesar Sayoc 'was anti everything'

Cesar Sayoc, who faces charges including threatening ex-presidents, in the words of his ex-bosses.

Pakistan bans Indian television channels amid water row

The Supreme Court overturns a lower court's ruling, amid a dispute over water.

Super Typhoon Yutu: S Korea begins airlift of trapped tourists

Super Typhoon Yutu hit the Northern Marianas this week, causing widespread disruption.

'Sledged' Warner walks off pitch

David Warner walks off the field in protest while batting in a club game - in what Cricket Australia has described as a "sledging incident".

Simone Biles admitted to hospital on eve of World Gymnastics Championships

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is admitted to hospital with a kidney stone on the eve of the World Gymnastics Championships in Doha.

Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia to try suspects, foreign minister says

Adel al-Jubeir said those responsible for the killing would be held accountable in Saudi Arabia.

Dodgers win longest-ever World Series game

Max Muncy hits the decisive home run in the longest game in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Kentucky grocery gun shootings were 'possible hate crime'

Gregory Bush, 51, is accused of shooting dead two African-Americans on Wednesday.

New iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini Said to Headline Oct 30 Apple Event

For the Mac, Apple is planning its first wide-ranging upgrades since June 2017. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EOXb2C

Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Days Sale: Best Last-Minute Deals Still Available

Flipkart Dhamaka Days sale is in its last day, and here are the best deals on mobiles and other electronics that are still up for grabs. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2ENWpTh

ICYMI: Penguins and preparing for a launch

Some of the stories in the news you may have missed this week.

Why I need my 'emotional support' pig

A woman in Indiana is fighting with the city to keep a 160-pound pig in her home.

VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?

VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.

Comic Con: Cosplayers explain how they support their art

Yaya Han, Anna Faith, Luxlo Cosplay and others explain how cosplayers are able to support themselves.

Week in pictures: 20 - 26 October 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Brazil election: Your guide in five charts

What do voters want? Here are the stats on key issues, from gun control to faith in democracy.

Hesse election: Merkel facing double trouble in German vote

Whatever happens in elections in Hesse, there will be consequences for Germany's leadership.

Khashoggi affair: Will it reshape Middle East politics?

Turkey and Saudi Arabia both aspire to a leadership role in the region, writes Jonathan Marcus.

Nigeria's twin town: Igbo-Ora has an unusually high birth rate of twins

The town of Igbo-Ora has a huge number of twins, and it's throwing a festival in their honour.

Migrant caravan: Mexico offers temporary work permits

The plan will give migrants temporary work permits and medical care - provided they stay in the south.

The young black Americans backing Trump

Conservative activists wore Make America Great Again caps and chanted his name at the White House.

Meghan gets the giggles and almost cries with laughter

The Duke of Sussex managed to control his laughter a bit more than his wife but still smirked at her.

Polls suggest Ireland votes to scrap blasphemy law

Exit polls suggest a vote to remove the offence of "blasphemy" and to elect Michael D Higgins as president.

Yemen crisis: The sick children trapped by the war

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets two children who are unable to receive vital healthcare because of the conflict.

Barry and Honey Sherman: Family offers $10m reward to catch murderer

A year ago Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled to death, but police have made no arrests.

Morocco abandons winter-time clock change

The north African country will instead keep its clocks at summer time, GMT+1, all year around.

Johnny Hallyday: France's dead rocker scoops sales record

Johnny Hallyday sold 110 million records - and his posthumous album is set to sell a million more.

Sri Lanka former President Mahinda Rajapakse named as PM

In a shock move, Sri Lanka's president names his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new premier.

Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran

The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation.

Which Is the Best Phone to Buy During Flipkart, Amazon Sales?

Deals expert and community manager Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best deals from the ongoing Flipkart and Amazon sales. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OSxUJi

Person arrested over US mail-bombings

Person arrested in connection with mail-bombing campaign aimed at Trump critics, US officials say

Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Trump GTA V in India?

Red Dead Redemption 2 download size, first impressions, price in India, and everything else you need to know. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D5Cpdi

Khashoggi fiancée snubs Trump invitation to White House

The murdered Saudi journalist's partner says the US leader is not sincere about finding out the truth.

All Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes in One Place

Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes, newspaper locations, and everything you need to know to win the Wild West in Red Dead Redemption 2. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2O79Qx9

Trump-Putin: US president invites Russia's leader to Washington

The formal invitation comes amid strained relations between the two countries.

Megyn Kelly: Could 'blackface' row end TV anchor's career?

The future of Megyn Kelly, one of America's highest paid and best-known news anchors, is in doubt.

Two tourists fall to death from Yosemite National Park cliff

Officials say a man and woman were killed after they fell from Taft Point, a popular tourist lookout.

Google Tipped to Launch 'Play Pass' App and Games Subscription Service

Google's upcoming 'Play Pass' service could offer "hundreds of dollars" worth of paid apps for a monthly fee. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EJd3Du

OnePlus 5, 5T Get Idea VoLTE Support, October Security Patch With Update

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are receiving the latest OxygenOS 5.1.6 software update which brings support for 4G VoLTE on Idea Cellular's network in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z8dUaQ

Suspicious item addressed to top Democrat

A package addressed to top Democrat Cory Booker is found as a series of mail bombs target Trump critics - US media.

Jio, Ericsson Showcase Their Own 5G Use Cases at IMC 2018

The demonstrations include 5G connected car and VR-enabled driving using 5G, Ericsson said in a statement. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SgGbVs

Mrs Doubtfire child stars and Pierce Brosnan share sweet reunion

The classic film's former child stars get together with Pierce Brosnan for its 25th anniversary.

Foodpanda Says Expanded to 50 Indian Cities, Eyes 100 Within a Month

By November-end, Foodpanda said it aims to be in 100 cities across India in total. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EN4Uy2

Lenovo Z5 Pro With In-Screen Fingerprint Tech Teased to Launch November 1

The poster also confirms that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will sport a camera slider, similar to the one seen on the Oppo Find X and the newly launched Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D4XuEz

Nubia Red Magic 2 Teased With 10GB RAM, Snapdragon 845 SoC

Nubia has posted an official teaser for its upcoming Red Magic 2 smartphone, showcasing features such as the Snapdragon 845 processor and 10GB of RAM. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CDdhJX

Xbox Game Pass Coming to Windows 10 PC: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Xbox Game Pass is coming to Windows 10 PC. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the company has plans to bring the Netflix-styled game subscription service to Windows 10 PC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SodWo7

Woman who married herself 'to wed again'

A Ugandan radio host is raising funds for a woman under pressure to get married to go to university.

Feine Sahne Fischfilet: Punk concert at Bauhaus cancelled

The left-wing band's concert was cancelled in eastern Germany over its "extreme" politics.

Vivo V9 Pro to Be Available via Offline Stores Starting Monday

Chinese phone manufacturer Vivo on Friday announced the offline availability of its recently launched Vivo V9 Pro smartphone in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CGQkW7

Intel Bucks Chip Industry Woes; Powered by PCs, iPhones

Intel bucked the trend thanks to strong sales of chips for PCs, the second quarter in the row it benefited from the sector, and increasing sales of iPhone modem chips. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yvPXuE

Google, Amazon Suffer Market Setbacks on Sales Outlook

While both reported bumper profits in the past quarter, revenues came up short of expectations at Google and Amazon spooked the markets with a so-so forecast for the holiday season. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Atp9MR

Realme to Be 'First to Launch' MediaTek Helio P70 SoC-Powered Smartphone

MediaTek had recently announced the Helip P70 SoC, and had said that it is already in volume production, and will become available to clients by November this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CH3Ysg

Amazon Posts Record Profit, but Disappoints on Revenue and Outlook

Despite slower sales growth, Amazon has steadily become more profitable. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yzrMeO

Signs of Supermassive Black Holes Merging Spotted

Astronomers have found evidence for a large number of double supermassive black holes, the likely precursors of gigantic black hole merging events. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D5b0rQ

Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence.

BSNL Giving Up to 9 Percent Extra Talk-Time in Its Diwali Offer

BSNL on Thursday announced the launch of its limited period Diwali offer on regular prepaid recharge top-up packs. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2yAva9d

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Android 8.1 Update Now Rolling Out in India: Report

The update for the Galaxy J7 Pro reportedly started rolling out in the country on Friday. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z2S9cB

Spider-Man PS4 Collector's Edition Now Available in India

Spider-Man PS4 Collector's Edition is now available in India, nearly two months after the Spider-Man PS4 release date. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z40hcM

High Levies on Telecom Contradict PM's Digital India Vision: Sunil Mittal

Mittal, however, also said that the recently released National Digital Communications Policy focuses on the concerns of the industry. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2OOOrOD

Facebook Working on Lasso App to Take on Tik Tok, Musical.ly: Report

A report states that the Lasso app is being developed by the video and Watch team, which is being led by Brady Voss, Facebook's Principal Lead Product Designer. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SiPT9P

Facebook Confirms It's Working on Augmented Reality Glasses

"Yeah! Well of course we're working on it," Facebook's AR Head Ficus Kirkpatrick was quoted as saying on Thursday at TechCrunch's AR/VR event in Los Angeles. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rfe33H

Asus ZenFone Lite L1 Review

Asus ZenFone Lite L1 price in India is Rs. 6,999 but should it be your top pick? Read our review to find out. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EV1XLI

US alienation drives Japan and China into unlikely friendship

Growing alienation with Washington drives Tokyo and Beijing to boost economic and political ties.

The corruption scandal marring India's CBI

India's government has dramatically fired the men at the top of its investigating agency, the CBI.

PUBG Xbox One Update 2 Brings Training Mode, Halloween Skins, and More

Much like PUBG Mobile, PUBG for Xbox One has seen an update to bring Halloween-themed items into the game such as masks, cords, and even new weapons. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2SnSYFV

India's Sabarimala: Over 2,000 arrested for blocking women from temple

Violent protesters had blocked women from entering a prominent Hindu shrine despite a court ruling.

The Jinx's Robert Durst to stand trial for murder

The subject of HBO's documentary The Jinx will stand trial for the murder of Susan Berman in 2000.

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 and Xbox One Out Now

Following an early release date internationally, Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally available officially the world over, India included. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2CEqtOG

Google Photos Live Albums Feature Has a Limit of 10,000 Images

Google introduced Live Albums feature in Google Photos earlier this month, and it allows for segregation of photos of pets, people, and things. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qdVFgg

Sony Launches Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 Compact High-Zoom Camera in India

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 has been priced at Rs. 34,990 and will be available from October 29 in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2EIorji

Google to Discontinue Android's Nearby Notifications

The Nearby Notifications feature on Android devices had apparently led to too much spam, forcing Google to kill it off. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2O69nLB

OnePlus 6T to Launch in the UAE via Souq.com, Pre-Orders From October 31

OnePlus announced a partnership with Amazon-owned Souq.com to launch the OnePlus 6T in the UAE, making a presence in the Middle East for the first time. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D6F86k

Microsoft Says Will Honour Data Localisation Requests From Governments

"We will have to comply with data laws of various countries," Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Cybersecurity Solutions Group at Microsoft, told IANS. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rh4lxH

Telcos to Roll Out 1 Million Wi-Fi Hotspots by December 2019: Sinha

Sinha on Thursday announced that the Indian telecom industry will roll out one million Wi-Fi hotspots in the country by December next year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2O8yOMB

Twitter Testing These New Features to Make It More Friendly, Interactive

In an attempt to enhance the image of the platform, Twitter is now testing multiple new features that will make conversations more friendly and personal. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qdeLms

Netflix's Barmack on the Baahubali Series, Other Indian Originals, More

From Sacred Games to Baahubali and its success with Spanish originals, Netflix's Erik Barmack talks about how he's trying to change the face of the streaming service's offerings. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2PWxiio

Samsung Foldable Phone, Galaxy S10 Details Tipped by Insiders

Samsung is overhauling its lineup for next year, preparing to launch its first 5G-capable smartphone, a cheaper flagship model, and a foldable phone to challenge Apple. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2D6uDj8

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 October 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Baby penguin with two gay dads hatched in Sydney

Same-sex penguin couple Sphen and Magic have hatched their first foster chick at Sea Life Sydney.

AI-Created Art Fetches $432,500 at New York Auction: Christie's

At first glance, "Edmond de Belamy," the portrait of a gentleman dressed in black and framed in gold, could be any standard portrait from the 18th or 19th century. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2qf3K45

Western Digital Unveils a 15TB HDD, Brings 400GB microSD Card to India

Western Digital announced the launch of its latest Ultrastar DC HC620 SMR HDD which boasts of a 15TB storage capacity. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Jgp6Xy

OnePlus 6T Images, Specifications Leaked Again Ahead of Monday's Launch

An Indian tipster has leaked the entire OnePlus 6T spec sheet alongside a bunch of marketing images. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z0y7iS

Pokemon Go Gets Adventure Sync, Allows for Background Steps Counting