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Taller than before, Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters

Taller than before, Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters

08-12-2020  comments

Kathmandu (IANS) It's official. The height of the world's tallest peak is slightly higher than it was measured earlier.

On Tuesday, Nepal and China jointly announced that Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is 8,848.86…

Data of 70 lakh Indian cardholders leaked on dark web

Data of 70 lakh Indian cardholders leaked on dark web

08-12-2020  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Personal details, including phone numbers and email addresses of 70 lakh Indian debit and credit card holders, have been circulating on the dark web, an Internet security researcher alerted on Tuesday.

Other leaked details…

iOS 14.2 causing battery drain in some iPhones: Report

iOS 14.2 causing battery drain in some iPhones: Report

07-12-2020  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Several iPhone users on Reddit and the Apple Developer Forums are reporting multiple battery issues with the latest iOS 14.2 updates. This includes rapid battery drain as well as longer-than-usual charge times.

According…

Nokia 2.4: Best affordable smartphone to usher in 2021

Nokia 2.4: Best affordable smartphone to usher in 2021

06-12-2020  comments

New Delhi (IANS) HMD Global, that makes and sells Nokia-branded phones, has introduced a budget smartphone Nokia 2.4 in the country as the year comes to an end.

The Rs 10,399 device with dual rear camera setup is aiming to make some ripples…

Researchers use smartphone camera for Covid virus detection

Researchers use smartphone camera for Covid virus detection

05-12-2020  comments

New York (IANS) A team of researchers in the US has developed an assay that can detect the presence of Covid-19 virus in a nasal swab using a device attached to an smartphone.

Although more research is needed before such a test can be rolled…

Japan's Hayabusa2 capsule bringing asteroid sample to Earth

Japan's Hayabusa2 capsule bringing asteroid sample to Earth

05-12-2020  comments

Tokyo (IANS) A Japanese capsule is on its way to bring a precious sample from asteroid Ryugu which is expected to help in better understanding of the origin and evolution of the solar system.

It was confirmed from telemetry and Doppler data…

YouTube will now warn users before posting comments

YouTube will now warn users before posting comments

04-12-2020  comments

New Delhi (IANS) To encourage respectful conversations, YouTube is launching a new feature that will warn users when their comment may be offensive to others, giving them the option to reflect before posting.

From the reminder, the commenter…

BenQ launches new range of video conferencing cameras in India

BenQ launches new range of video conferencing cameras in India

04-12-2020  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Taiwanese electronics company BenQ on Friday launched a new range of video cameras at a starting price point Rs 17,500 to support the current hybrid workspace reality.

The company has expanded its product portfolio with the…

Vivo V20 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 765G launched in India

Vivo V20 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 765G launched in India

02-12-2020  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Wednesday launched its most powerful smartphone in the V20 series called the V20 Pro 5G in India for 29,990. 

The new addition to the Vivo V-series is available in two colour options - sunset…

Now share screenshots to your smartphone from Nintendo Switch

Now share screenshots to your smartphone from Nintendo Switch

01-12-2020  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Nintendo on Tuesday announced it has released a new system update for its Switch that now allows users to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from the gaming console to a smartphone.

The firmware update allows people…

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