Nokia 2.4: Best affordable smartphone to usher in 2021

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…

Japan's Hayabusa2 capsule bringing asteroid sample to Earth

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…

Researchers use smartphone camera for Covid virus detection

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…

BenQ launches new range of video conferencing cameras in India

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…

YouTube will now warn users before posting 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…

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

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…

WhatsApp brings custom chat wallpapers, other updates

New Delhi (IANS) Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday said they are starting to release some new updates including improvements to Wallpapers, the launch of a search feature for Stickers and a new animated sticker pack.

Wallpapers on WhatsApp…

HAL delivers biggest cryogenic propellant tank to ISRO

Bengaluru (IANS) India's premier aerospace company, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, on Monday delivered the biggest cryogenic propellant tank (C32 LH2) ever fabricated by the company to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) much ahead of…

Now share screenshots to your smartphone from Nintendo Switch

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…

China's Chang'e-5 probe prepares to land on moon

Beijing, Nov 30 (IANS) China's Chang'e-5 probe is preparing for a soft landing on the moon to undertake the country's first collection of samples from an extraterrestrial body, it was announced on Monday.

The lander-ascender combination…