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POCO X3 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chip launched: Know price, specs
The POCO X3 Pro will be available on Flipkart from April 6
 "POCO X3 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chip launched: Know price, specs")
Samsung says chip production returns to near-normal levels at Texas unit
Samsung and other chipmakers with production facilities in the area had seen shutdowns due to severe weather on Feb 16
 "Samsung says chip production returns to near-normal levels at Texas unit")
China's Xiaomi announces smart EV business, to invest $10 bn over 10 years
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has formally entered the automotive industry with a new smart electric vehicle (EV) business, the company announced on Tuesday in a filing
 "China's Xiaomi announces smart EV business, to invest $10 bn over 10 years")
Google Maps app to start directing drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes
Google, an Alphabet Inc unit, said the feature would launch later this year in the U.S. and eventually reach other countries as part of its commitment to help combat climate change through its service
 "Google Maps app to start directing drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes")
Sony to soon shut down PS3, PSP, and PS Vita PlayStation stores
Sony has announced to shut down its PlayStation Store for the PS3 on July 2 and for hand-held video game console Vita on August 27
 "Sony to soon shut down PS3, PSP, and PS Vita PlayStation stores")
Koo has a 'stronger network' than its bigger rival Twitter, says study
The finding was made in a study titled 'Koo: The new king? Characterising India's emerging social network'
 "Koo has a 'stronger network' than its bigger rival Twitter, says study")
3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim
The leak was first reported in February by security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia, which the company had denied at the time
 "3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim")
Zoom, other WFH tech darlings risk user exodus as the world reopens
Many well-known apps are losing ground, or usage has stabilized
 "Zoom, other WFH tech darlings risk user exodus as the world reopens")
How India's small truck aggregator industry is accelerating deliveries
The Deloitte study pointed out that in 1991, there was one driver per truck in India, but now at least one in four trucks (27 per cent) lies idle due to lack of drivers
 "How India's small truck aggregator industry is accelerating deliveries")
Multiple cyber threats lurking compromised systems, says Microsoft
Facing multiple hacking attempts on its business email servers worldwide, Microsoft has reiterated the warning that patching a system does not necessarily remove the access of the attacker
 "Multiple cyber threats lurking compromised systems, says Microsoft")
Laptop troubles in WFH: Over 82% are hardware-related, says report
Wi-Fi, keyboard, trackpad and display are some of the topmost laptop hardware problems
 "Laptop troubles in WFH: Over 82% are hardware-related, says report")
Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked
Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated.
 "Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked")
Apple considers launching 'rugged' smartwatch for extreme sports
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant has internally discussed introducing such a Watch variation later in 2021 or 2022 at the earliest
 "Apple considers launching 'rugged' smartwatch for extreme sports")
Sony PlayStation 5 review: A gorgeous portal to next-generation gaming
The PlayStation 5 comes in two variants: with Ultra-HD Blu-Ray Disc, and the Digital Edition which is also Rs 10,000 cheaper
 "Sony PlayStation 5 review: A gorgeous portal to next-generation gaming")
Spider-Man Miles Morales review: Worthy successor to a great game
Although Spider-Man Miles Morales is available on both PS4 and PS5, the latter obviously manages to elevate the experience, given the incredibly fast load times
 "Spider-Man Miles Morales review: Worthy successor to a great game")
Vivo X60 Pro first impressions: Taking the camera game to the next level
The Vivo X60 Pro is a flagship smartphone and feels just that in every respect. But a major downside here is the absence of assured protection from water and dust
 "Vivo X60 Pro first impressions: Taking the camera game to the next level")
Big Tech uses AI to arrest blindness among India's burgeoning diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss in adults and tech giants such as Intel and Google are building AI-based innovations to address such problems
 "Big Tech uses AI to arrest blindness among India's burgeoning diabetics")
Skullcandy launches Indy ANC, its first true wireless earbuds with ANC
The earbuds also feature Tile tracker which detects the location of your earbuds if you misplace them
 "Skullcandy launches Indy ANC, its first true wireless earbuds with ANC")
Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 launched in India: Price, specs, more
The Vivo X60 is priced at Rs 37,990 (8+128GB), and Rs 41,990 (12+256GB). The Vivo X60 Pro is priced at Rs 49,990 (12+256GB), while the Vivo X60 Pro+ is priced at Rs 69,990 (12+256GB)
 "Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 launched in India: Price, specs, more")
US Congress to press Big Tech CEOs over hate speech, misinformation
The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google face a new grilling by Congress, one focused on their efforts to prevent their platforms from spreading falsehoods and inciting violence
 "US Congress to press Big Tech CEOs over hate speech, misinformation")
