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• HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts

  22-05-2024 13:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it.
  
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• Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More

  14-11-2024 13:48 via gadgets360.com
  
  Google has released its latest Android 15 Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring about bigger changes giving users and developers an idea about new features on the horizon. The latest build is said to add a customisable Do Not Disturb Mode, some new touchpad and mouse settings, and Icon Shape Customisation that went missing with the release of Android 12. This ...
  
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• Coinbase Acquires Utopia Labs, Aims to Speed Up On-Chain Payments

  14-11-2024 13:42 via gadgets360.com
  
  Coinbase has acquired Utopia Labs for an undisclosed sum to enhance its on-chain payment systems and services. In the coming months, Coinbase aims to deliver low-cost, rapid, and global payment solutions to its worldwide user base.
  
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• Don’t let these 3 hidden November streaming TV shows fly under your radar

  14-11-2024 13:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't let these three hidden November 2024 streaming TV shows fly under your radar, including one that hails from the creator of Yellowstone.
  
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• Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites

  14-11-2024 13:30 via gadgets360.com
  
  Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar activity to moderate b...
  
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• I reviewed an electric car like it was a phone, and I came to a shocking conclusion

  14-11-2024 13:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When I spent time with a brand new electric car, the amount of similarities it shared with my phone were obvious, so I decided to review it like one.
  
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• Y2K trailer takes you for a wild ride on New Year’s Eve 1999

  14-11-2024 13:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the latest trailer for Y2K, two teens crash a New Year's Eve party, but by the end of the night, they find themselves in a fight for their survival.
  
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• Vivo Y300 5G India Launch Date Announced; Rear Design, Colours Revealed

  14-11-2024 12:55 via gadgets360.com
  
  Vivo has confirmed the India launch date of Vivo Y300 5G. The chinese smartphone brand has also shared the first look of its next Y series phone through social media handles and a dedicated landing page on its website. It is teased to be available in at least three colour options. The Vivo Y300 seems to have a dual rear camera unit. It will arrive as a successor to la...
  
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• BSNL Offers 3GB of Additional Data With Rs. 599 Prepaid Recharge Plan: Benefits

  14-11-2024 12:40 via gadgets360.com
  
  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a promotional offer on one of its prepaid mobile recharge plans for users in India. With this offer, prepaid users can get an additional 3GB of data on top of the existing benefits of the plan when recharging exclusively with the BSNL Selfcare app.
  
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• Vivo V40e Review: Easy on the Eyes

  14-11-2024 12:37 via gadgets360.com
  
  The Vivo V40e is the latest entrant in the V40 series from Vivo. It is a mid-range phone with a focus on design and portrait photography. Vivo claims it’s the slimmest phone with a 5,500mAh battery. It also comes with an Aura LED light at the back that is said to offer studio quality lighting for portrait photos. Does it really? Find out in our review.
  
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• The Night Agent Season 2 OTT Release Date Confirmed for January 2025 on Netflix

  14-11-2024 12:34 via gadgets360.com
  
  Season 2 of The Night Agent is set to debut on January 23, 2025, bringing 10 thrilling episodes. Picking up from Season 1’s cliffhanger, Peter Sutherland’s journey continues within the elite Night Agent organisation. Facing new dangers and high-stakes situations, Peter must navigate a world of intrigue. With a new teaser and returning cast, fans are eagerly awaiti...
  
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• Australopithecines May Have Used Tools Over 3 Million Years Ago, Reveals New Study

  14-11-2024 12:30 via gadgets360.com
  
  A recent study reveals that australopithecines, including Lucy’s species, may have used tools over 3 million years ago. By examining muscle attachment sites on their hand bones, researchers found traits indicating a high degree of dexterity. This discovery could redefine our understanding of the timeline for tool use, suggesting that early human ancestors developed ...
  
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• Experience Unmatched AI and Performance: The OPPO Find X8 Series Is Set to Redefine Flagship Standards

  14-11-2024 12:23 via gadgets360.com
  
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• OpenAI Reportedly Planning to Launch AI Agents That Can Control Tasks on Computer

  14-11-2024 12:03 via gadgets360.com
  
  OpenAI is reportedly planning to release artificial intelligence (AI) agents that can operate tasks on computer systems. As per a report, the company has been working on several agent-related research projects, one of which is dubbed “Operator” which can execute multi-step actions on computers. The AI agents are said to be released in January 2025 as a research pr...
  
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• Vivo S20 Pro Specifications Leaked; Said to Get Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 50-Megapixel Front Camera

  14-11-2024 11:43 via gadgets360.com
  
  Vivo is expected to launch the mid-range S20 series in China soon. The upcoming lineup is thought to include base Vivo S20 and Vivo S20 Pro models, as a follow-up to the Vivo S19 and Vivo S19 Pro, respectively. A new leak has now surfaced online suggesting key details about the Vivo S20 Pro. It could come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC under the hood.
  
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• Consumer group sues Apple for $3.8b over iCloud monopoly

  14-11-2024 11:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A consumer rights group in the U.K. has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming it locks its customers into the iCloud cloud storage service.
  
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• Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation

  14-11-2024 11:30 via gadgets360.com
  
  Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these developments could lead ...
  
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• YouTube Said to Be Testing New Vertical Scroll Gestures for Mobile App, Leaving Users Disgruntled

  14-11-2024 11:19 via gadgets360.com
  
  YouTube is testing new vertical scroll gestures for its mobile app that might change the way how users navigate through and consume content on the platform, according to claims on social media. The video-streaming platform is said to be testing a change in the outcome of the swipe-up and swipe-down gestures when the fullscreen mode is toggled on the YouTube app.
  
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• Dying Light 2, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, GTA 5 and More Join PS Plus Game Catalog in November

  14-11-2024 11:01 via gadgets360.com
  
  Sony has announced the slate of games joining PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in November. Zombie action-RPG Dying Light 2 Stay Human leads the month’s PS Plus lineup. Other titles in November’s Game Catalog lineup include action-adventure title Like a Dragon: Ishin!, racing sim MotoGP 24, medieval multiplayer slasher Chivalry 2 and more.
  
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• Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal

  14-11-2024 10:50 via gadgets360.com
  
  Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
  
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• China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars

  14-11-2024 10:30 via gadgets360.com
  
  China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troughs, and sediment cha...
  
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• Meta Will Face Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

  14-11-2024 10:03 via gadgets360.com
  
  Meta will be facing a trial in a US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit seeking its break-up over claims that it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition in social media.
  
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• Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029: Earth's Gravitational May Impact Asteroid's Surface

  14-11-2024 09:30 via gadgets360.com
  
  Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of darkness, is set to pass incredibly close to Earth in 2029, at just 32,000 km. While there is no risk of a collision, scientists are keen to study the asteroid’s interaction with Earth's gravity. Research led by planetary scientist Ronald Ballouz suggests that this flyby may cause significant alteration...
  
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• Spotify for Podcasters Evolves Into a New Platform for Creators With Monetisation, Analytics and More

  14-11-2024 09:08 via gadgets360.com
  
  Spotify for Podcasters – the all-in-one podcasting platform – introduced one of its biggest updates ever at its Now Playing event on Wednesday. It brings a new partner program which lets users monetise video podcasts, rolls out more tools for growing the audience, and offers improved analytics. Furthermore, the app has been renamed and revamped and is now known as...
  
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• Nubia Z70 Ultra Launch Set for November 21, Teased to Feature 6.85-inch 1.5K Display

  14-11-2024 09:05 via gadgets360.com
  
  Nubia Z70 Ultra will launch in China next week, the brand announced through its official social media channel. The company, which is a sub-subsidiary of ZTE, has also offered us a first official look at the front design of the phone. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is teased to come with a 6.85-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a high 95.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. I...
  
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• Google Introduces AI-Powered Safety Tools to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams and Malicious Apps

  14-11-2024 09:02 via gadgets360.com
  
  Google introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) safety tools for Android devices on Wednesday. These tools are aimed at protecting users from phone call-based scams and malicious apps by monitoring the activity in real time. The first is Scam Detection in Phone by Google, which monitors conversation patterns to determine whether an incoming call could be potent...
  
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• Nvidia App With AI-Powered RTX Game Filters, Support for 4K 120fps Video Capture Announced

  14-11-2024 08:58 via gadgets360.com
  
  The new Nvidia app has been officially launched as a new way of keeping PCs updated with the latest GeForce Game Ready and NVIDIA Studio drivers. It was first unveiled in February this year and was available in beta until now. The new app merges the functionality of the Nvidia Control Panel and the GeForce Experience apps into a single platform which can be used to up...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A36 Tipped to Arrive With Upgraded Front Camera

  14-11-2024 08:55 via gadgets360.com
  
  Samsung Galaxy A36 is said to be in the works as a successor to Galaxy A35. While Samsung has not confirmed the exact launch date of this new Galaxy A series device, early leaks suggest that it will come with a notable upgrade to its front camera. On the rear, the Galaxy A36 is expected to retain the 50-megapixel primary sensor from its predecessor.
  
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• Jeff Dunham’s Scrooged-Up Holiday Special Reimagines A Christmas Carol on Prime Video

  14-11-2024 08:43 via gadgets360.com
  
  Jeff Dunham’s Scrooged-Up Holiday Special, streaming on Prime Video starting November 19, brings a hilarious take on A Christmas Carol through the eyes of his popular characters. The special promises a laugh-out-loud holiday experience as each character adopts classic roles in the Dickens story, with the iconic Walter portraying Scrooge. Produced by Amazon MGM Studi...
  
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• Xiaomi AI Glasses Reportedly in Development With Goertek; to Compete With Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

  14-11-2024 07:54 via gadgets360.com
  
  Xiaomi is reportedly developing smart glasses with AI features in partnership with Goertek. Xiaomi's upcoming wearable is tipped to arrive with support for AI features. It is expected to compete with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which are available in select markets.
  
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