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Flipkart Big Diwali sale: Samsung to Realme, deals on budget 5G smartphones

In its Big Diwali sale, Flipkart is offering exchange deals, bank offers, discounts, and no-cost EMI scheme on select smartphones. Check out the deals on budget 5G smartphones

US busts manufacturers' network providing technology to Russian military

The Biden administration has announced a round of criminal charges and sanctions related to a complicated scheme to procure military technologies from US manufacturers and illegally supply them to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Some of the equipment was recovered on battlefields in Ukraine, the Justice Department said, and other nuclear proliferation technology was intercepted in Latvia before it could be shipped to Russia. The Justice Department charged nine people in separate cases in New York and Connecticut, as well as two oil brokers for Venezuela. The defendants are accused of acquiring the military technology from US companies and then laundering tens of millions of dollars for wealthy Russian businessmen and other sanctioned entities. Some of the defendants are also accused of brokering illicit oil deals for the Venezuelan state-owned oil company. As I have said, our investigators and prosecutors will be relentless in their efforts to identify, locate, and bring to justice

Sebi focuses on data, tech tools to detect malpractice in securities mkt

With an aim to strengthen transparency and fairness in the capital markets, Sebi is focusing on data tools to detect wrong-doing in the securities market as well as for its policy formulation. Apart from data, another focus area for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) would be deployment of technology. "Data and technology are the two new tools that Sebi is building for itself," the regulator said, adding that the move would enhance transparency and fairness in the securities market. In its annual report for 2021-22, the regulator said it is increasingly using more and more data to detect wrongdoings in the markets, whether it is in respect of surveillance of trading or investigation into fraud or inspection of market intermediaries. In its decision making particularly in the context of policy formulation, the regulator said it "will rely more and more on data and eschew dogma in any form. The approach of decision making will be guided by principles and logic supporte

Apple announces new iPad, iPad Pro: Know price, specs, availability details

The iPad and iPad Pro are powered by Apple A14 Bionic and Apple M2, respectively. both the iPads are up for orders on Apple store online with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26

Apple unveils its first redesigned iPads, lower-cost set-top TV box

The changes help revitalize products that are often overshadowed by Apple's iPhone, the company's biggest moneymaker

India's 5G leapfrog

The drafting of an India-specific 5G standard and the adoption by 3GPP marks the coming of age for IITs in driving innovation beyond borders to influence global standards.

Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here

Compaq Ultra HD LED smart Android TV boots Android operating system and has in-built support for Google Assistant & Chromecast

OnePlus Nord Watch review: Not perfect, yet makes a good budget smartwatch

The One Nord Watch is not perfect, yet it makes a good purchase at Rs 4,999 because the smartwatch covers the fundamentals right in terms of design and features

3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen: What to do about it

These apps certainly offer some fun interactive experiences, not to mention good educational content in many cases

WhatsApp tests edit message feature ahead of final release: Details here

WhatsApp is working on a number of updates and improvements to enhance user experience and security on the platform, including an option to edit sent messages

Fossil to roll out Wear OS 3 update on Gen 6 Wellness Edition smartwatches

Watchmaker brand Fossil announced on Monday that it will begin rolling out Wear OS 3 to its Gen 6 wellness edition smartwatches, which will offer improved wellness features and a streamlined design

Samsung develops 'MicroLED on Silicon' to replace glass for AR headset

Samsung is reportedly developing "MicroLED on Silicon" (LEDoS) for augmented reality (AR) headsets

Motorola launches Moto e22s in India: Know price, specifications, and more

The Motorola Moto e22s, priced at Rs 8,999, will be available on Flipkart and select retail outlets from October 22

Modicare Cuckoo Air Purifier review: Semi-smart with 3-stage filtration, UV

The Modicare Cuckoo (J1510FW) Air Purifier boasts lightweight design, three-stage air filtration system supported by ultraviolet LEDs, and touch controls

Apple festival offer of up to Rs 7,000 discount on products ends on Oct 24

Apple festival offer of seven per cent instant saving (up to Rs 7,000) on use of eligible HDFC Bank credit cards and American Express cards is ending on October 24

Google Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, saved as Doc in Drive

Tech giant Google has announced that Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, and users can further save them in a Google Doc format

Google's Pixel 7 Series to have side-mounted fingerprint sensors next year

Tech giant Google has announced that its 'Pixel Tablet' and the awaited 'Pixel foldable phones' will use side-mounted traditional sensors from next year

India and the industrial metaverse

The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds.

Google Pixel 7 Pro's display drains its battery in full brightness: Report

Tech giant Google's recently launched Pixel 7 Pro display is severely draining its battery when used at full brightness, media reports say

Apple Watch Series 8 review: Iterative upgrade with temperature sensor

Apple Watch Series 8 is more of a seasonal refresh than a proper upgrade from the last gen model. Yet, it makes a good buy for older generation Watch Series users planning to upgrade