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Instagram adds group video call, new camera effects to app: How they work
The new video chat feature enables app users to chat and make video calls, even group video calls, from the Direct. Here is how the new features work
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Vivo Nex S, Nex A with pop-up selfie camera to launch on July 19: Know more
Based on the APEX concept that the company showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2018, both Nex S and Nex A boast an all-screen front, dual rear cameras and a motorised pop-up selfie camera
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Face recognition: This new tech could transform identifying missing kids
The best results have been demonstrated by the national TrackChild portal run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
Employee attrition? How AI is transforming human resource practices
According to the IT major, the use of the Watson platform has also made talent acquisition much more accurate and seamless
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How new technology is helping the Met department to make accurate forecasts
The real time weather data acquisition from INSAT 3D and 3DR satellites with 15-minute update cycles has been a huge advantage as well
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Here's how financial services industry is embracing Blockchain technology
Blockchain technology is based on distributed storage of data
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Wi-Fi WPA3 certificate with boosted security for home, enterprise announced
The WPA3 security certificate adds new features to simplify Wi-Fi security, enable more robust authentication and deliver increased cryptographic strength for highly sensitive data markets
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Is the user real? Twitter to confirm new accounts in fight against bots
The requirement will be rolled out later this year, and Twitter promised to make sure the change does not harm aspiring users
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Soon, Facebook to help users distinguish between journalism, political ads
The social-media giant would divide its political ads archive into two sections -- one for ads promoting news stories about politics and one for ads promoting political candidates and issues
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India-bound Samsung budget phone with Android Oreo Go OS in works: Report
According to a leak, the budget smartphone would go with J260F model number, which refers to Samsung's budget J2-series
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Asus to launch Zenfone 5z with notch display, Qualcomm 845 SoC on July 4
Unveiled at the MWC 2018, Zenfone 5z was the first Android smartphone to sport an iPhone X-inspired notch and system-wide AI capabilities, along with a dual camera set-up on the rear
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India's Pratyush supercomputer is the 39th most powerful globall
The supercomputer housed at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune is used for weather and climate predictions
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HP unveils Pavilion x360 laptop with digital pen, Optane memory: Know more
As an introductory offer, the notebook comes bundled with offers worth Rs 34,000. These include Beo Play speaker, extended warranty for two years, one-year accidental damage protection, etc.
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HTC Desire 12: Midrange phone with modern 18:9 screen, plush glass design
The Desire 12 comes with HTC's premium U-series smartphones-inspired liquid surface design. The frame and curved edges look plush, and goes well with the cool black and warm silver colour options
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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro with notch screen, AI face unlock launched: Details here
The Redmi 6 Pro marks the company's third launch in the Redmi 6-series, after the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. The Redmi 6-series is expected to launch in India before September
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HTC Desire 12 Plus: Midrange phone inclined towards design than performance
The Desire 12 Plus performance is not on par with other midrange smartphones. However, it is smooth and sails through easily while performing day-to-day tasks
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Using WhatsApp's pay service? Soon you'll have 24-hr customer support
WhatsApp, which has over 200 million users in India, will provide support through e-mails as well as a toll-free number
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World's smallest computer device created to monitor, treat cancer
In addition to the RAM and photovoltaics, the new computing devices have processors and wireless transmitters and receivers
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WhatsApp updates privacy policy, usage terms before payments service launch
WhatsApp had received permission from NPCI to tie up with banks to facilitate financial transactions via Unified Payments Interface
Now, click any picture and look it up online on Microsoft's Bing app
The feature looks very similar to Google Lens that was announced during Google I/O 2017 conference
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