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Netflix Latest Update Brings An Immersive Audio Experience for Android Users

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Netflix said that in its test, it found out that members switched away from built-in speakers 7 percent less often when listening to xHE-AAC. Further, it said that when the content was high dynamic range, they switched 16 percent less.

Flipkart Republic Day Sale Extended: Top Deals on Laptops and Tablets from Apple, Samsung, HP & More

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During the Flipkart sale, buyers will be able to avail up to 10 percent off on ICICI Bank Credit and Debit cards, along with other EMI and exchange offers.

Apple Had To Clarify Something Already Common Knowledge: Keep Magnets Away From Medical Devices

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Apple has clarified that the iPhone 12 poses no greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than previous iPhones. Quite why someone would insist on carrying any phone in the upper pocket, is beyond us because there have been multiple studies that say carrying a cellphone even near a healthy heart is a bad idea.

Exclusive: Taiwan Ministry Says TSMC Will Prioritise Auto Chips If Possible

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) will prioritise production of auto chips if it is able to further increase capacity, Taiwan's Economics Ministry told Reuters, amid a global shortage that has hampered car production.

Google May Bring a Double Tap Feature With Android 12, Similar to iOS 14's Back Tap

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A report says that the Android 12 feature has been programmed to only recognise 'firm taps' on the back. Like other gesture features on Android, the double tap feature could also be disabled altogether

Signal Gets Another Big Update For Apple iPhone: Everything iPhone And Android Users Need To Know

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he changelog for the Signal update for the Apple iPhone indicates that there is now a new setting for lowering the data usage for Signal calls. This should be handy in case you are using Signal for making calls, while on a 3G or 4G network, or even a not-very-fast Wi-Fi.

Taiwan Ministry Says TSMC Will Prioritise Auto Chips If Possible

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) will prioritise production of auto chips if it is able to further increase capacity, Taiwan's Economics Ministry said on Monday after Minister Wang Meihua spoke to senior company executives.

Makers Of Sophia The Robot Plan Mass Rollout Amid Pandemic

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"Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly," Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. "I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations."

Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 Rumoured to Launch in Q1 or Q2 2021 – What We Know

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While the three Nokia phones have been rumoured on multiple times in the past, there is no official information from Nokia or its parent HMD Global.

FAU-G Launch Tomorrow: Everything We Know About nCore Games' Fearless and United Guards

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From the trailer, it looks like FAU-G is based on military combat that will reportedly get multiplayer and Battle Royale modes in the future.

Need A Lift? SpaceX Launches Record Spacecraft In Cosmic Rideshare Program

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A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.

Volkswagen Looks To Claim Damages From Suppliers Over Chip Shortages

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German car manufacturer Volkswagen is in talks with its main suppliers about possible claims for damages due to a shortage of semiconductors, a company spokesman said on Sunday.

Neeva Search Engine by Two IIT Alumni Hopes to Take on Google by Ensuring Ad-Free Results, More Privacy

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Neeva search engine will come behind a paywall, and the company says that it will not share user data in any form. The search engine will also be able to show results from your email.

Google Search for Android and iOS Smartphones Getting a Makeover, Here's How It Will Appear

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Google says that the new design is "bubblier" and "bouncier" with more bold texts. The redesigned interface will start rolling in the "coming days."

Latest Windows 10 Update Sends Some PCs into Endless Boot Cycle, Others Facing Installation Errors

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Microsoft is yet to address the errors with the Windows 10 update, formally. The Windows 10 update version KB4598242 and KB4598229 started rolling out earlier this month.

Germany Urges Taiwan To Help Ease Auto Chip Shortage

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Germany has asked Taiwan to persuade Taiwanese manufacturers to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector which is hampering its fledgling economic recovery from the COVID19 pandemic.

Watch: Microsoft Takes on Apple With a New Video, Says Surface Pro 7 'Better Choice' Over MacBook Pro

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Surface Pro 7's promotional video has sparked a war on social media, and several users on Twitter had their own opinions to share. The video compares the two based on the design, price, and power.

Telegram Is Not End-to-End Encrypted by Default and You Have to Start 'Secret Chat' Manually, Here's How

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Telegram explains that a regular chat uses server-client encryption (c2s) that essentially encrypts data through cryptographic techniques before it is transmitted. Whereas end-to-end has to be enabled manually to start a 'secret chat.'

Taiwan Says Asking Chip Firms To Help Ease Auto Chip Shortage

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Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Sunday it has received requests through diplomatic channels to help ease a shortage of chips for the auto sector and that it has asked local tech firms to provide "full assistance".

Microsoft Wanted To Make Xbox Live Gold More Expensive, But Users Weren’t Impressed

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As a part of the price revision, the monthly plan in the US was hiked from $10 (roughly Rs 700) to $11 (Rs 800). The three-month Xbox Live Gold plan was increased to $30 (roughly Rs 2,00), while the six-month plan cost $60 (roughly Rs 4,400).