NVIDIA reportedly interested in acquiring stake in ARM

NVIDIA Corp. is reportedly interested in acquiring a stake in the semiconductor designer company known as ARM Ltd, which is currently owned by Softbank Group Corp. According to people with knowledge of the matter, Softbank Group has been looking into selling their stake in ARM, for which there are a few potential bidders and one among them is NVIDIA, according to Bloomberg report.

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Facebook Messenger update introduces App lock and new Privacy Settings

Facebook is releasing an update to its Messenger that adds another layer of security to the user, called App lock. Along with this, Facebook is also introducing a new Privacy settings section in the app where users can find all the privacy focused settings like Muted Stories, Blocked people, etc. in one central location.

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Dell Alienware m15 R3, G5 and G3 gaming laptops with 10th Gen Intel Core / AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series CPUs launched in India

Dell has announced updated models for their Alienware and G series gaming laptops for 2020. The Alienware m15 R3, Dell G5 15  and Dell G3 15 now come with 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and up to NVIDIA RTX super 2080 with Max-Q design. The Dell G5 SE is an all AMD laptop featuring AMD’s Ryzen 4000 H-Series Mobile Processors and AMD Radeon RX 5600M GPUs.

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Google Messages update brings instant reactions, media editor, easier voice messages and more

Google Messages has released a new update that brings 5 new features to it platform. These include sending quick reactions to messages, suggested stickers in Smart Reply, a basic media editor, dedicated buttons for voice messages and video calling.

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beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd gen) gaming headset launched in India

beyerdynamic has launched their 2nd generation MMX 300 premium gaming headset in India. It is a closed-back style headphone with HiFi audio and cockpit-proven microphone, detachable cable with remote control, the ability to custom-design headsets and more.

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Epic Games hosts first-ever Fortnite Galaxy Cup e-tournament in collaboration with Samsung

Epic Games, in collaboration with Samsung, has announced their first-ever Fortnite Galaxy Cup e-tournament that will be held on the 25th and 26th of July . The tournament is open for all Fortnite players on Android and participants will have the opportunity to win in-game prizes like the Galaxy Scout Outfit and Star Scout Wrap.

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Vodafone RED now available to all Vodafone Idea post-paid customers

Vodafone Idea Ltd. has announced that they will finally offer their premium Vodafone RED plan to all Vodafone Idea postpaid customers, completing the two networks’ postpaid consolidation process. Along with this, all Vodafone Idea postpaid customers can now avail a uniform customer service and an enhanced digital experience.

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Apple iPhone may feature periscope camera lens in 2022

Apple analyst, Ming Chi-Kuo, has released a report that reveals lens suppliers will be Apple utilising for their future smartphones. While the news of Apple switching to Semco and Sunny Optical is by itself not very interesting, what is interesting is the Semco is expected to supply Apple with periscope lenses in the 2nd half of 2020.

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Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now support Netflix streaming

Google has announced that their Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices will now natively support Netflix streaming. Users can now connect their Netflix account and stream their favourite shows on their smart displays, with the ability to control the video playback with their voice or hand gestures.

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GSuite update brings Gmail BIMI verified brand logo, new controls for Meet and more

Google has announced a lot of new updates to their GSuite applications, bringing stronger security features to Gmail, Meet and Chat. Along with this, they are also introducing new tools for IT admins that allow easier management in the Admin console.

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Google Chrome for Android testing ability to schedule download for later

In the latest version of Chrome Canary for Android, Google is testing new features that will give users more options when downloading files via the browser. The features can be turned on by enabling Flags in the app, giving users options to control the download behaviour over WiFi and cellular connections.

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Snapchat rolls out Headspace Mini app with 6 meditation sessions

During the Snap Partner Summit 2020, Snapchat revealed a bunch of new updates and features that were coming to their platform and among them were small third-party apps that run inside Snapchat, called Minis. Snapchat is now rolling out 4 new Mini apps this week, including – Headspace Mini, Let’s Do It, Prediction Master and Flashcards.

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HP launches new OMEN 15 and Pavilion Gaming 16 with 10th Gen Intel Core/AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPUs in India starting at Rs. 59999

HP has finally launched their newly updated OMEN 15 and Pavilion Gaming 16 laptops in India. The OMEN 15 is their top-of-the-line offering with Intel 10th Gen Core CPUs or AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series CPU options and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super with MAX-Q Design. The HP Pavilion Gaming 16 features up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics.

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Google Maps adds improved biking routes and new docked bikeshare directions

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Over the years, biking has seen an increase as being the preferred mode of transportation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google Maps first introduced biking directions ten years ago and now, they have announced updated biking route information and new end-to-end directions that include docked bikeshare information.

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Google Assistant on KaiOS can now read and translate text in several Indian languages

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The Google Assistant on KaiOS is an incredibly useful tool for users with feature phones, to get things done with just their voice. Google is now integrating features from Google Lens into the Assistant on KaiOS, specifically the ability to read out loud and translate real-life text using the phone’s camera.

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