Shark tooth lodged in man's foot solves 24-year-old bite mystery - CNET

Scientists didn't expect a shark chomper stuck inside a human body for a quarter century to yield viable DNA. They were wrong.

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Facebook combats 'miracle cures' and other misleading health claims - CNET

YouTube is also being bombarded with fake cancer treatment news.

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The next sale of Redmi Note 7 Pro starts today at 12pm IST from Flipkart and Mi.com with a host of offers in tow.

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Google search Easter egg offers a bang for 4th of July - CNET

Pull up your laptop as the search giant rings in Independence Day with a mini-fireworks show.

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Given the ubiquity of smartphones today, it’s fair to assume that not everyone is an expert on their device and its inner workings, but do you know what model you’re even using?

A survey conducted by Decluttr on 2,000 smartphone owners in the US asked a variety of non-typical questions about their usage, and found that many users weren’t fully aware of what their device was capable of.

5G is a state of mind

When it came to iPhone owners, those who thought their device was 5G capable varied by carrier, ranging from almost a quarter (24%) of Verizon customers to almost half (47%) of those with AT&T. There is currently no 5G-capable iPhone available.

As for Samsung handset owners, the numbers were even higher, although this could be due to some customers owning the latest Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and correctly identifying its connectivity.

Furthermore, almost two-thirds (62%) of those that thought they had a 5G-capable device claimed they noticed improvements to their service despite the unlikelihood of them owning a compatible device or being in an area that has widespread 5G coverage.

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Features?

When shown images of their phone next to others from the same manufacturer, only around half of the survey participants were able to correctly identify their own model of handset, with the iPhone XR and iPhone 7 users scoring the lowest success rate of 44%.

In defense of these customers, it is getting somewhat more difficult to compare phone models by simply looking at an image of them, given how similar-looking some of their facades are these days. Moreover, it’s unclear if the participants were asked to name the model they owned as well.

According to the survey, many users were also unaware of their handset’s star features, such as the wireless charging on Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S9 devices (60% of owners were unaware of this). Only around half of iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS owners knew about the handsets' water resistant design.

While this study is interesting, it’s worth noting that Decluttr – the site that conducted this survey – is also selling refurbished phones, and as such has a somewhat vested interest in claiming that many of the latest smartphone features are unnecessary.

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Vivo Z1 Pro price in India is expected to be in line with the China pricing of the Vivo Z5x.

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LG will put its new W-series smartphones – LG W10 and LG W30 – on sale for the first time today in India.

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For those looking to buy a new DSLR, there's quite a few models from Nikon to choose from, although only eight of them are currently active. But, if rumors are to be believed, three of them will be the last of their kind.

Nikon Rumors is reporting that the D3500, the D5600 and the D500 will be axed, although it has been suggested that they may be replaced by mirrorless versions instead. This rumor is given weight by Nikon’s own statement from last year that the new Z mount will be used “to pioneer the future”.

Four other DSLRs – the D5, D850, D750, and D7500 – however will reportedly get fresh replacements. After all, we know there's a D760 incoming some time this year.

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Without the looking glass

Nikon has been keen on capturing a large part of the mirrorless camera market share, and the launch of the Z7 and Z6 last year was a good start, but the company won’t be stopping there.

A Japanese newspaper recently reported that a mirrorless version of the top-end D5 is already in the pipeline, while another report suggests a mid-price enthusiast level model might also be launching some time this year. However, camera code registrations by Nikon indicate there may be as many three new Z series cameras joining the manufacturer’s mirrorless camera range.

When the new DSLRs and mirrorless cameras will arrive is anyone’s guess, but the rumors of Nikon thinning its DSLR herd may need to be taken with a pinch of salt. After all, the D3500 was launched only in August 2018 and we don't anticipate it being retired in 2019.

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PUBG Lite beta servers will go live in India on July 4, once the pre-registration process for the beta testing closes in India.

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Tetris Royale, a 100-player battle royale game, is making its way to both Android and iOS mobile devices in a partnership between The Tetris Company and N3TWORK.

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Find the best wine clubs and subscriptions for your taste - CNET

Yes, we’re now living in an era where there’s a perfect wine subscription service for everyone.

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Android creator Andy Rubin allegedly concealed Google payments from wife - CNET

Former Google exec reportedly received a $90 million severance package after being accused of sexual harassment.

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Facebook fined $2.3 million for violating Germany's hate speech law - CNET

Germany’s Federal Office of Justice allege that Facebook under-reported complaints about illegal content.

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For July 4th, NASA's Hubble spots wild star erupting in red, white and blue - CNET

NASA celebrates US Independence Day with the stellar fireworks of Eta Carinae.

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Another mysterious deep space signal traced to the other side of the universe - CNET

Fast radio bursts suddenly seem to be everywhere in the news, but they're still coming from very far away.

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