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US Says It Will Limit Size of Government Subsidy on Semiconductor Chips

The US Commerce Department has announced that it will limit the size of government subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing. The Commerce Department said that applicants must supply detailed financial information and projections for proposed projects and capital investment plans. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dDxyoHa https://ift.tt/zlV4GIX

Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qryPakp https://ift.tt/zlV4GIX

Is Pixel 6a the Best Camera Phone Under Rs. 50,000?

Google Pixel 6a went on sale yesterday, July 28, as the first Google handset to launch in India since the Pixel 4a. Here’s what we think about Google’s latest smartphone offering, its performance, potential bugs, and what might help it stand apart from several other phones available for purchase in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aGzI2HW https://ift.tt/zlV4GIX

How Realme Plans to Tap Into 5G Across Its Ecosystem, Deal With the Chip Shortage: Interview With Madhav Sheth

Realme is one of many manufacturers in India that have been working on 5G-focussed products aimed at customers looking to take advantage of the next generation of mobile connectivity expecting to arrive later this year. Gadgets 360 interviewed Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India, VP, Realme and President, Realme International Business Group, to learn more about the compan... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8zUt5uq https://ift.tt/zlV4GIX

WhatsApp Requested to Delay Launch of Communities Feature in Brazil Till January

WhatsApp has been requested by Brazilian prosecutors to delay the launch of its feature called Communities until January in the country. The request was made to avoid fake news amid elections in October. A WhatsApp spokesperson said the company will continue to carefully evaluate the best time to launch the new platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s9budQq https://ift.tt/inwIRSk

Meta's Facebook May Face Suspension in Kenya as It Fails Another Hate Speech Detection Test

Meta has been given a time of seven days to tackle hate speech on the platform. Kenya's ethnic cohesion watchdog has warned that failing to control incitement can lead to suspension of operations. Meanwhile, Meta’s spokesperson assures that the company has taken "extensive steps" to weed out hate speech and inflammatory content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KnZQNjs https://ift.tt/inwIRSk

US Says It Will Limit Size of Government Subsidy on Semiconductor Chips

The US Commerce Department has announced that it will limit the size of government subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing. The Commerce Department said that applicants must supply detailed financial information and projections for proposed projects and capital investment plans. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4vuET6V https://ift.tt/inwIRSk

Microsoft Accuses DSIRF of Creating Malicious Software, Firm Says Subzero Was for Official Use in EU

Microsoft has accused an Austrian firm DSIRF of creating malicious software ‘Subzero’. The firm was accused of using Subzero as a spying tool in at least three countries. However, DSIRF says the software was for official use in EU states only, and not offered or made for commercial use. The firm is also investigating the claims. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/S1ABEY5 https://ift.tt/inwIRSk

Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail scheduled for October in Musk vs Twitter legal battle. Musk, CEO of Tesla, abandoned the deal on July 8 citing incomplete information about bots as the reason. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bYGSxnC https://ift.tt/inwIRSk

Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZUIQbqP https://ift.tt/vZPuTql

Asus ZenFone 9 With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Gimbal Stabilised Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Asus ZenFone 9 has been launched in select global markets. The latest Asus ZenFone model packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It has a dual rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tPEuBqZ https://ift.tt/vZPuTql

How Super Apps Might Be the Next Big Thing in India

Super apps, or apps that remove the intermediaries and third-party services in favour of their own, are growing in popularity. Apps like WeChat, which has over 125 crore users, offer a wide variety of services tailored to personalised consumer preferences. Here's how super apps, whch aready popular in other countries such as China, Indonesia, and Singapore, may be the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7OsHSlQ https://ift.tt/4Hajdzw

Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/c9LfMn2 https://ift.tt/4Hajdzw

Apple iPhone 14 Rear Cameras Facing Coating-Crack Quality Issues: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple has transferred the order of about 10 million iPhone 14 lenses to a lens-focused company named, Largan, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst states that the company’s move is aimed at avoiding delays in the production of the iPhone 14. According to Kuo, if the previous supplier Genius is unable to resolve the lens issue in two months, Largan will con... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CHUkn7M https://ift.tt/4Hajdzw

Twitter Shareholders to Vote on Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Offer in September: Details

Twitter has announced it will hold a shareholder meeting on September 13 to vote on the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,450 crore) takeover offer from Elon Musk. The microblogging platform’s board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote, in person or online, in favour of Musk buying the company for $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,300) per share under the terms of a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MBbe9Pi https://ift.tt/CpQUkuE

Google Search Sales Grow 14 Percent in Q2 2022, Driven by Travel and Retail Advertising

Google parent Alphabet beat second quarter earnings targets on Tuesday, reporting revenue of $69.69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,56,700 crore), according to the company. The search giant has weathered storms better than social media companies. Travel and retail advertisers drove an increase of nearly 14 percent in search ad sales for Google during the second quarter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rT1PMZw https://ift.tt/CpQUkuE

Microsoft Q2 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations Amid China Production Holdups, Strong Dollar Hits Sales

Microsoft’s second quarter earnings fell shy of expectations, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes on the back of production holdups in China in May, and weakening demand for PCs among users. The company also said that the earnings dive was due to foreign exchange rates and shutdowns of PC factories in China. However, Microsoft’s cloud and c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NrinhsF https://ift.tt/CpQUkuE

Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale New Launches: Samsung Galaxy M13, Redmi K50i 5G, and More

Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale is officially underway and brings with it several new launches such as the Redmi K50i 5G, Samsung Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, iQoo Neo 6 5G Maverick Orange, Tecno Spark 9, and new products from Noise. The sale also saw the launch of the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus tablet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YCR1I6E https://ift.tt/D46cPm7

OnePlus 10T Design Revealed, Will Skip Alert Slider and Hasselbald Branding

OnePlus 10T 5G is set to launch on August 3 at 7.30pm. The smartphone is said to launch without an alert slider and Hasselblad-branded camera module. According to a report, which cites OnePlus’ Chief Designer Hope Liu, the decision has been taken to save internal space for other components and to offer the handset with the flagship performance at the chosen price po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1fsMpeN https://ift.tt/ECwW0IG

South Korea to Imitate US Policy to Counter China Influence, Seeks to Prevent Tech Leaks: Report

South Korea is looking to counter the growing assertiveness of China in the Indo-Pacific region and prevent tech leaks, according to a report. The country Indo-Pacific strategy will reportedly 'imitate' the US to counter China's regional influence, and it is expected to join a proposed US-led chip alliance known as the Chip 4 initiative, which also includes Japan and ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SU9eysO https://ift.tt/ECwW0IG

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C3FGTdn https://ift.tt/ECwW0IG

OnePlus 10T Design Revealed, Will Skip Alert Slider and Hasselbald Branding

OnePlus 10T 5G is set to launch on August 3 at 7.30pm. The smartphone is said to launch without an alert slider and Hasselblad-branded camera module. According to a report, which cites OnePlus’ Chief Designer Hope Liu, the decision has been taken to save internal space for other components and to offer the handset with the flagship performance at the chosen price po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rjXUoGg https://ift.tt/ECwW0IG

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Price Leaked Again, Three Storage Options Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 price may start at EUR 1,080 (roughly Rs. 88,500) for the base variant that is said to come with 128GB of storage. It is likely to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldable phone and the Galaxy Watch 5 series at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 10. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FlGwKaq https://ift.tt/ZGST0B4

Vivo Y15D Spotted on IMEI Database; Expected to Launch Soon: Report

Vivo Y15D has been spotted on the IMEI database, as per a report. The smartphone was spotted with the model number V2161. It is said to feature similar specifications and design to the Vivo Y15c. The handset is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. Vivo is yet to officially reveal details of the upcoming smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vVHUrkQ https://ift.tt/ZGST0B4

Amazon's Top Communications Executive Jay Carney to Join Airbnb as Head of Policy

Jay Carney, the top policy and communications executive at Amazon and one-time White House spokesman, has been named the head of policy at Airbnb, marking another high-profile departure for Amazon as it faces a shifting consumer landscape and heightened regulatory scrutiny. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9rsxRyj https://ift.tt/d2VJgPk

Democrats Widen Scrutiny of US Tech Companies Over Abortion Data Privacy

Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion. Recently, six House Democrats have asked the top executives of Amazon’s cloud-service network and major cloud provider Oracle about the companies’ handling of consumers’ location data from mobile phones,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jFN9AC4 https://ift.tt/d2VJgPk

The Gray Man Movie Review: A $200 Million Dud From the Avengers: Endgame Directors

The Gray Man review: Chris Evans chases Ryan Gosling across the world in an empty calorie movie that has no personality and strips everyone involved of their best qualities. Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man released July 22 on Netflix... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/I0Un35c https://ift.tt/sL0iYze

Google Warned Against Limiting Search for Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centres by Republicans

A month after some members of Congress urged Google to limit the appearance of anti-abortion pregnancy centres in certain abortion-related search results, some Republican attorneys general are now warning the company that doing so could invite investigations and possible legal action. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Qr9IphD https://ift.tt/sL0iYze

Huawei Said to Be Under Probe in US Over Concerns of Capturing Sensitive Information From Military Bases

The Biden administration is said to be investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that the US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China. The company has denied all allegations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HNGRKyU https://ift.tt/sL0iYze

Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion

Amazon has announced to acquire the American primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tofXNFQ https://ift.tt/sL0iYze

Byju's Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Indian cricket team's jersey sponsor Byju's is said to owe Rs. 86.21 crore as dues to the BCCI while title sponsor Paytm has requested the board to transfer its rights to a third party. It was only in April that the Edtech company and the BCCI had agreed on the extension of their partnership until the end of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India at a 10 percent increment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GR7wdob https://ift.tt/sL0iYze

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE Cancelled In Order to Reallocate Chips to Galaxy S22 Ultra: Report

Samsung was speculated to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE soon. However, a new report suggests that the company has cancelled the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE in order to meet the increased demand for Galaxy S22 Ultra. The chips allotted for the Galaxy S22 FE were reportedly shifted to the Galaxy S22 Ultra instead. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/81Y7VeK https://ift.tt/ykfYR46

Walmart's PhonePe Planning to Move Its Headquarters From Singapore to India

Walmart group digital payments firm PhonePe is planning to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India, according to a source privy to the development. When contacted, a PhonePe spokesperson confirmed the development. "We are in the process of moving our registered entity from Singapore to India," the PhonePe spokesperson said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gDwZVqN https://ift.tt/ykfYR46

Neuralink Founding Member Working on Chip Design Said to Have Departed Firm in Recent Weeks

A Neuralink executive who helped launch the firm six years ago is said to have left the company. Paul Merolla, who worked on Neuralink’s chip design program was one of eight people who helped set up Neuralink, including Elon Musk. The reason for his departure is currently unknown. Another founder was Neuralink’s former president Max Hodak, who also worked with Mus... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cQtzPGk https://ift.tt/OILg9Ho

Redmi K50i 5G India Price Details, Bank Offers Leaked Ahead of Launch Today

Redmi K50i 5G is all set to launch in India today. Ahead of the official India debut, price details of the smartphone has leaked online. The Redmi K50i 5G is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC under the hood. The smartphone's 144Hz refresh rate display will support Dolby Vision and it will have a liquid cooling system for thermal management. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/euMD0VA https://ift.tt/OILg9Ho

Apple Said to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year

Apple said to plan to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The decision stems from a move to be more careful during uncertain times, though it isn’t a companywide policy, said the sources. The changes won’t affect all teams, and Apple is still plann... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZBRYdqC https://ift.tt/xofyTHW

Russia Fines Google $360 Million for Failing to Remove Content on Ukraine After Repeated Warnings

Google has been fined RUB 21 billion (nearly Rs. 2,900 crore) by a Moscow court for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the nation's telecommunications regulator said Monday. Roskomnadzor said the Google-owned video platform YouTube had failed to block "false information" on the offensive in Ukraine, "extremist and terrorist... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nKdYMZQ https://ift.tt/xofyTHW

Why Is Tech Giant Apple Trying to Teach Our Teachers?

Apple is training educators with its free professional learning program for school teachers, Apple Teacher. Launched in 2016, the service has over 100 lessons and tutorials that can be accessed on the Apple Teacher Learning Centre. These include “skill-building tutorials, lesson ideas and inspiration to deepen student learning”. The move could help position Apple ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZyEK34M https://ift.tt/rJV8PRg

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Could Feature Next Generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 may be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, as per a report. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will reportedly feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup. It could also sport a 12-megapixel selfie camera. The company has reportedly set a combined shipment target of 15 million units for both the smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IOBhsd3 https://ift.tt/rJV8PRg

Oppo Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Pad Air, Enco X2 TWS Earphones Launch Today at 6pm: How to Watch Livestream

Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro smartphones will be launched in India alongside the Oppo Pad Air as well as Oppo Enco X2 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones at an event scheduled for 6pm today. The smartphones and the tablet were launched in China in May, and the earphones in February globally. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6yJDbrX https://ift.tt/rJV8PRg

Amazon Pauses Construction of 6 Offices to Make It Suitable for Hybrid Work

Amazon is pausing the construction of six new office buildings in Bellevue and Nashville to re-evaluate the designs to suit hybrid work. However, the delay will not affect Amazon’s hiring plans to create 25,000 jobs in Bellevue and another 5,000 in Nashville. It was earlier reported that Facebook parent Meta Platforms has also pulled back on its office expansion pla... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8rO3D5c https://ift.tt/76xiBEy

Government May Soon Release Bill to Regulate Digital News Media Industry

The Government of India may soon bring in legislation to regulate Digital News Media industry for the first time through the Registration of Press and Periodicals Bill, 2019. The bill was proposed by the Cabinet lately. If the bill is passed in Monsoon Session, digital news publishers have to apply for registration within 90 days of the law coming into effect. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dxiLHjP https://ift.tt/76xiBEy

Elon Musk Opposes Twitter’s Fast-Track Trial Request in Filed Motion, Urges Delay Till February 2023

Elon Musk has filed a motion opposing Twitter's request to conduct a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion (INR equivalent) deal for the social media firm. Musk's lawyers called Twitter's demand as an "unjustifiable request". They requested a trial date on or after February 13 next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hHDX0qF https://ift.tt/CrOQzAa

Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive left Apple in 2019 to form his own company LoveFrom, and remained a consultant for Apple, working on the company's candy-coloured Mac computers and the iPhone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/c9Ao4Td https://ift.tt/CrOQzAa

Is Netflix Down? Users Report Outage Issue Across Globe, Including India

Netflix was down for thousands of users on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. The streaming platform said it was facing issues streaming on all devices. There were around 4,000 reports on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources in the United States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K3DOgsU https://ift.tt/CrOQzAa

Shoorveer Review: Hotstar Web Series Crashes Before Take-Off

Shoorveer review: new Hotstar Specials web series sees the creation of a new elite unit made up of Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — but it lacks narrative momentum, suffers from clunky dialogues and direction, and features some of the worst CGI on air right now. Download and watch Shoorveer online on Disney+ Hotstar. Regina Cassandra and Makarand Desphande lead Sh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/D50hPfY https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

Alibaba Executives Reportedly Summoned by Shanghai Authorities Over Data Theft Probe

Executives from Alibaba Group Holdings' cloud division have been summoned by Shanghai authorities in connection with a theft of police data on Chinese citizens, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Earlier this month, it was reported that a hacker claiming to have stolen personal data from hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens is now selling the informatio... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZOVjTmM https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

South African Watchdog Says Google's Ad Practices Distort Digital Market Competition

South Africa's Competition Commission, which has been probing online markets for over a year, has provisionally found that Google's paid search results distort competition, making it a "de facto monopolist" in general search. The competition watchdog said in a statement the prevalence of Google's paid search at the top of the search results page "without adequate iden... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fLc0D8J https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

Elon Musk Faces the US SEC Scrutiny Over Tweets on USD 44 Billion Twitter Deal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Musk in a letter whether he should have amended his public filing to reflect his intention to suspend or abandon the deal, according to the June 2 letter made public on Thursday. Securities lawyers said they expected the SEC would scrutinise Musk's public statements on the deal to assess whether he misled the marke... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VplfNx2 https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

Facebook Testing Ways to Allow Users to Create 5 Profiles Tied to Single Account

Facebook parent Meta Platforms will soon start letting more users create multiple profiles with their Facebook accounts, the company’s latest attempt to encourage posting and sharing on its social network. Users could have one profile for friends and another for co-workers, for example, each with its own feed. But they will only be able to comment or like another po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zWZREbs https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

Bharti Airtel Allots 1.2 Percent Equity Shares to Google for USD 700 million

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has allotted over 7.1 crore equity shares to internet major Google for Rs. 730 apiece. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,000 crore) with Airtel, which included equity investment in the company worth $700 million (nearly Rs. 5,600 crore), Airtel said in a regulatory filing... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pag2Z15 https://ift.tt/FocWf1T

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, Notebook Air, Buds Air 3 Neo Launched: All Details

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has launched in China with a 6.7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, full-HD+ resolution, 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, and reproduces 1.07 billion colours. The company has also launched the Realme Notebook Air and Buds Air 3 Neo. Realme Notebook Air features the 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB LPDDR4... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/R09qvgw https://ift.tt/o1fsCNT

ZTE Axon 40 Pro With Snapdragon 870 SoC, Android 12 Launched Globally: Price, Specifications

ZTE Axon 40 Pro has been launched globally. The handset was launched in China in May along with the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. The Axon 40 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC. The handset is priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 39,700) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and the price has been set at $599 (roughly Rs. 47,700) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qwOy5hb https://ift.tt/o1fsCNT

Taiwan ‘Happy’ to See Chip Firms Invest in EU, Seeks Deeper Ties Amid Global Chip Shortage

Taiwan said it was “happy” to see its chip firms invest in the European Union, as part of a push to build better ties with the bloc. Taipei has been courted by the EU under the European Chips Act that was unveiled in February, as part of efforts to deal with the ongoing global chip shortage. Taiwan Deputy Economy Minister Chen Chern-chyi called the US and Europe ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oLH4Me1 https://ift.tt/o1fsCNT

Elon Musk-Twitter Legal Fight: What Happens if the Billionaire Doesn't Comply With Court Orders

Twitter has sued Elon Musk to force him to go through with the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,300 crore) acquisition of the social media company. If Musk continued to ignore a judgment, the court could order Tesla and other Delaware-incorporated companies in which Musk owns a stake to freeze his assets or turn over shares. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LyPEc7n https://ift.tt/o1fsCNT

iQoo 10 Series Tipped to Be Spotted on China 3C Website With 120W, 200W Fast Charging Support

iQoo 10 is tipped to come with 120W fast charging support and the Pro model can come with 200W fast charging support, according to a tipster. The tipster has allegedly spotted the two smartphones as approved on the China 3C website. The company is set to launch the new series on July 19 in China. It is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/27LxPvt https://ift.tt/nyXgzJt

Spotify Silently Enables Real-Time Lyrics Support on Google Nest Hub: Report

Spotify has silently enabled real-time lyrics support on Google Nest Hub, according to a report. The feature that allows users to see scrolling lyrics that are synced in time with the music has been enabled for users, allowing for karaoke-like functionality, and is already available on iOS, Android, gaming consoles, desktop PCs, and some smart TVs. Spotify is yet to o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZAMVER2 https://ift.tt/nyXgzJt

Tecno Camon 19 Series, Camon 19 Neo India Launch Date Set for July 12; Specifications Teased

Tecno Camon 19 series and Tecno Camon 19 Neo will go official in India on July 12. The smartphone was initially unveiled in select markets last month. As per the Amazon listing, the Tecno Camon 19 Neo will feature a 48-megapixel triple rear camera unit along with LED flash. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vWwMhbP https://ift.tt/nyXgzJt

Nothing Phone 1 Could Ship Without an Included Charger, Retail Packaging Suggests

Nothing Phone 1 is tipped to come without a charging adapter inside the retail box as the first look at the smartphone’s packaging suggests a slim box design. YouTuber Technical Guruji recently shared the first looks of the plastic free packaging on his channel. Nothing had recently revealed via TikTok that the smartphone will come with an under-display fingerprint ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0Styg4X https://ift.tt/nyXgzJt

Twitter Fires Back in Letter to Elon Musk, Claims No Deal Obligations Breached

Twitter has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm. The microblogging platform in a letter filed with regulators on Monday said it had not breached its obligations under the merger agreement as claimed by Musk last week. The world's richest person has sought to back out of the $44 billion deal, claiming Twitter f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lrTHKA0 https://ift.tt/nyXgzJt

Nothing Phone 1 Could Ship Without an Included Charger, Retail Packaging Suggests

Nothing Phone 1 is tipped to come without a charging adapter inside the retail box as the first look at the smartphone’s packaging suggests a slim box design. YouTuber Technical Guruji recently shared the first looks of the plastic free packaging on his channel. Nothing had recently revealed via TikTok that the smartphone will come with an under-display fingerprint ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jEQefAG https://ift.tt/GluzpEC

OnePlus 10T Tipped to Feature Up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of Inbuilt Storage

OnePlus 10T launch could be around the corner. A new leak has suggested major specifications of the handset. It is said to feature up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The smartphone could come with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor and pack a 4,800mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ld5eKT https://ift.tt/GluzpEC

Adani Group to Compete With Rival Mukesh Ambani’s Jio in 5G Spectrum Auction, Aims to Set Up Private Network

Adani Group announced on Saturday that it would participate in the July 26 5G spectrum auction, in order to set up a private network to help digitise its businesses from airports to energy to data centres. This means that the company will not enter the consumer mobile telephony space, where Ambani's Reliance Jio is the largest player, alongside Sunil Bharti Mittal's B... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JH0CLvk https://ift.tt/GluzpEC

Lava Blaze to Be Available for Pre-Order From July 7 at 12pm in India: Details

Lava took to Twitter to announce that the Blaze handset will be available for pre-ordering starting July 7 at 12pm in India. The images of the phone shared by the company show a triple rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel camera. The smartphone is expected to be powered by a Unisoc SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jr8a1tC https://ift.tt/Lgq0sBw

Browser Cookies Make People More Cautious Online, Study Finds

Website cookies, used to optimise services by storing and transmitting data about users with specific websites, are also used to track users online. A new study has revealed that cookie notifications, mandated by European regulations that require sites to allow users to opt out of third-party tracking using cookies, can lead to negative emotions and affect what people... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MUqgupW https://ift.tt/Lgq0sBw

US Senators Ask FTC to Probe TikTok for ‘Repeated Misrepresentations’ Over US Data Access

Two US Senators have called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate social media app TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance, following a report saying the short video app permitted TikTok engineers and executives in China to repeatedly access private data of US users. "TikTok has never shared US user data with the Chinese government, nor would we if asked," ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ygzrtbn https://ift.tt/Lgq0sBw

Samsung Electronics' Q2 Profit Likely Rose 11 Percent on Solid Server Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly operating earnings on Thursday as lower sales to inflation-hit smartphone makers dragged on profits from server customers loading up on memory chips. The profit fell short of a KRW 14.45 trillion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) SmartEstimate from Refinitiv. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pjnYV03 https://ift.tt/B8OZinS

India's PLI Schemes Reduced Dependency on Mobile Imports by 33 Percent in FY22: Report

India's phased manufacturing programme and the production-linked incentive scheme have helped to cut mobile imports by 33 percent in fiscal 2022, while local production was pushed up by around 26 percent during the year, says Crisil report. India reportedly has negligible share (under 1 percent) in global supplies from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IVH8dJ2 https://ift.tt/B8OZinS

Facebook Asks US Court for Old FTC Documents in Antitrust Fight Against Company's Merger

Facebook has asked a US court for eight documents created by the US Federal Trade Commission as part of their review of the company's purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC sued Meta's Facebook in 2020, during the Trump administration, alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0137AJL https://ift.tt/B8OZinS

Vivo India Directors Said to Leave Country as ED Intensifies Money Laundering Probe

Vivo India directors Zhengshen Ou and Zhang Jie are said to have left the country as the Enforcement Directorate intensified its inquiry into the money laundering case against the Chinese firm. The information comes a day after the agency carried out searches at 40 locations in connection with the case. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KdU6TpQ https://ift.tt/B8OZinS

Google, Facebook Parent Meta Battle It Out to Create Ultimate AI Translator

Google, Meta and others tech firms are locked in a battle to get as many languages as possible working with their AI models. While Meta's recent announcement confirmed inclusion of 200 languages that could be translated into each other, Google Translate, in May, mentioned to have support for 24 languages. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VJC12Ie https://ift.tt/B8OZinS

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VK3Wg8D https://ift.tt/st1vPJc

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xKCLErj https://ift.tt/st1vPJc

India Is Creating Ecosystem to Make Social Media Accountable: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Social media is a "very powerful medium," said Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday, with an affirmation to make it accountable. Self-regulation is a first step in the direction of making social media accountable, followed by industry regulation, and then government regulations, said the Union Minister. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3CiVuky https://ift.tt/st1vPJc

Russian Lawmakers Approve Harsher Rules for Foreign Tech Firms Without Offices, Personal Data Transfer

Russian lawmakers have approved a bill with stricter penalties for foreign internet companies that fail to open an office in Russia. Fines could be as high as 10 percent of a company's turnover in Russia from the previous year, rising to up to 20 percent for repeat violations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Eb41zyF https://ift.tt/st1vPJc

Former TikTok Gaming Head to Launch Blockchain Games Startup as Big Players Keep Away

Former TikTok's gaming head, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup Meta0 as one of two co-founders. Fung said he left TikTok after seeing an opportunity to offer a solution to the current segregated nature of infrastructure options available to developers looking to build blockchain games. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BRYV0eC https://ift.tt/st1vPJc

Xiaomi 12T Tipped to Be Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC

Xiaomi 12T series is reportedly in the works. The lineup is yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone brand, but ahead of that, the specifications of the Xiaomi 12T have been tipped. The handset codenamed “plato” is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra chipset. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35yhQ17 https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, SM-A812B Smartphones Reportedly Spotted on BIS India Website

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and another Samsung smartphone with the model number SM-A812B have been spotted on the BIS India certification website, according to a tipster. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 can be seen with the model number SM-F721B. The BIS India listing of the two smartphones indicate towards an imminent launch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eA2k3x8 https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

Foxconn Raises Full-Year-Outlook Despite Rising Inflation, Global Chip Shortage

Foxconn has raised its full-year business forecast on Monday, after an increase in smartphone sales in June. The firm saw a 31 percent jump in sales from a year earlier, to a record high for the month. The increase comes despite concerns of slowing demand due to rising inflation, and a global chip shortage. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has also hurt smartphone p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dsB4NAy https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

UK Proposes to Strengthen Internet Laws to Fight Russian Disinformation

Britain government has proposed a new law that will require social media companies to proactively tackle disinformation posted by foreign states such as Russia, the government said. The law will take care of fake accounts on platforms such as Meta's Facebook and Twitter, set up on behalf of foreign states to influence elections or court proceedings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qh7VHME https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

Twitter Said to Have Complied With Ministry of Electronics and IT's Final Notice

Twitter is said to have complied with the final notice issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT on June 27. The Ministry of Electronics and IT had set a deadline of July 4. According to another source, the social media firm was asked to take action on some tweets and Twitter accounts but the microblogging had not reported compliance on the same earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A3SFCga https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

Digital India Week 2022: PM Narendra Modi Launches Multiple Digital Portals in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple digital portals at the ongoing Digital India Week 2022 on Monday. He stressed that India is guiding the world in the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. He also highlighted how the country resolved the issue of hustle from pin to pole for basic registrations and documents using digital technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0jNkHJx https://ift.tt/0pBUvnZ

WhatsApp Reactions Updated Beta Version Rolling Out to Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp Reactions updated beta version is reportedly being rolled beta testers on Android and iOS. This new feature will allow WhatsApp users to react to messages by using any available emoji. WhatsApp beta for Android is also getting an updated time limit for delete messages for everyone feature. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Mq52FBa https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

Google Now Allow Users to Manually Add Passwords to Manager on Chrome, Android

Google has announced a new update for the Google Password Manager that will now allow users to manually add password on Chrome and Android. The new update will also provide a consistent and unified user interface experience on Chrome and Android. The new update will also let users add a Google Password Manager shortcut on the home screen of their Android phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JPXzry2 https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

Best Tablets to Buy in India: We List the Best Tablets for All Your Needs

Picking a tablet to buy depends on various factors, including what you expect from the device — productivity, entertainment, or just for basic usage. If you’re looking for a secondary device, or trying to replace your laptop, you’ll need to look at different price segments for different offerings. Several manufacturers including Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Motoro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y9EP5Uk https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

Google's Gboard Rolls Out Split Keyboard Mode in Beta for Foldable Android Phones: Report

Google is said to roll out the split keyboard option for Gboard app for Android, which will act as an added benefit for users with foldable phones. While Samsung already offers the split keyboard feature to Z Fold phones, a lot of users prefer Gboard keyboard app for typing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8iF6xYd https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

Google Says to Delete Users’ Location History for Abortion Clinics, Domestic Violence Centres

Google has announced to delete users' location history for visits to abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought, according to an official blog. The change will take place in the coming weeks. The announcement comes a week after US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9UQAsx6 https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

Google's Gboard Rolls Out Split Keyboard Mode in Beta for Foldable Android Phones: Report

Google is said to roll out the split keyboard option for Gboard app for Android, which will act as an added benefit for users with foldable phones. While Samsung already offers the split keyboard feature to Z Fold phones, a lot of users prefer Gboard keyboard app for typing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fH8ZqjN https://ift.tt/ZjF6cvK

iPhone 14 Demand Likely to Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors, retails, and scalpers have to pay the highest prepaid deposit ever for the upcoming Apple smartphone to ensure sufficient supply. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QEN0gGJ https://ift.tt/brs8Hxg