Monday, September 7, 2020

Where to find top face masks for kids - CNET

Your child needs a comfortable face mask created with their specific proportions in mind. Luckily, many fun sizes and styles are available online.

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50 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix - CNET

Looking for something great to watch? Here are some of the best shows Netflix has to offer.

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10 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus - CNET

Looking for another great show like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.

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Best baby food delivery and subscriptions for 2020 - CNET

These seven convenient options will make babies (and parents) smile.

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Best laptop under $500 of 2020 in stock from HP, Lenovo, Acer and more - CNET

Wading through cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks is a chore, especially if you need one right now for remote learning. We're here to help.

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

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China’s experimental reusable spacecraft that was launched into orbit has successfully returned to a designated site on Sunday, marking a breakthrough that could lead to cheaper round-trips to space.

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Facebook is testing a new feature whereby users could watch their Instagram stories from within the main social networking app of choice. Though cross-posting of Instagram stories on Facebook has been active for quite some time, the new test integrates these stories directly in a way where users can check updates on one by logging into the other. 

Facebook has been attempting to encourage Instagram users to cross-post their own stories onto Facebook. The new test would allow users to know whether they're accessing a post on Facebook or Instagram based on the colour code on the profile picture, says a report published in The Verge. 

While Facebook stories would have the regular blue circles, those coming from Instagram will have pick or orange hues that come with the app icon. The latest test, if successful, could mean a significant expansion of Facebook's efforts to integrate with its two major acquisitions, viz., Instagram and WhatsApp. Currently, the feature is being tested on a small set of users. 

Behind the scenes though, nothing much is changing about who sees the stories. Those who are connected to you via Instagram and have additionally linked their account to Facebook, will be able to do so. 

Of course, this begs the question as to why anyone would want to see the same story on two platforms, but Facebook thinks this is a good way to provide users with an option of alternative browsing. That is, you could check on Instagram or Facebook and still get to see what your network is up to. But there's more. Facebook isn't providing this as default setting. One has to opt into the setting to be able to view them on both platforms. 

Facebook makes it clear that those whom we do not follow on Instagram wouldn't be able to see the story you post on that platform on the other one. The test is currently being run on a limited basis for Facebook to acquire some feedback on the feature. The test also respects all privacy policies around the existing settings and reiterates that Instagram users have the option to keep their stories off Facebook, if they so desire. 

The social networking giant had started integrating its chat systems for Instagram and Facebook Messenger last month. Users found a new update screen in their Instagram mobile app which said they had a new way to message on Instagram now and listed out features such as a new UI, additional emojis, a swipe-to-reply feature and options to chat with Facebook friends. 

Users clicking on the update got the Facebook Messenger logo on the right top of their Instagram account with the chat windows shifting colours between blue and purple during the scroll. However, the testing of this new feature did not allow Instagram users to message those on Facebook. 

These measures are part of Facebook's integration plans for its hugely popular apps, starting with cross-messaging across the Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp. Reports had indicated that the company was reworking the underlying infrastructure of these apps so that users could be on a single app while connecting with the others seamlessly.These changes are in line with what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said about creating end-to-end encryption across all products so that they could offer direct competition to Apple's iMessage.

(via) The Verge



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In a time when people are feeling more disconnected than ever before, Tinder is launching a major feature to help users connect and match more at a deeper level — Swipe Nights is now available to all users around the world.

Originally launched in the U.S. last year, Swipe Nights is an interactive event within Tinder where users have to make multiple decisions that affect the outcome of the story. Moreover, these choices also impact who they match with as additional information about the other person becomes available.

When the global lockdown began, Tinder saw a surge in usage globally, with 32% more swipes registered in India. In hopes of helping people, it added features such as free Passport to meet people globally and Swipe Nights to aid in their conversations. “We’re committed to driving innovation on Tinder that creates more ways to bring our members together, entertain them, and help them meet and get to know new people”, said Jim Lanzone, CEO of Tinder.

The feature was originally slated to go global in March, but the company decided to push it back to September and address the more important needs of people in the new normal.

How does Swipe Nights work?

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Swipe Nights is like an interactive game where you’re the protagonist following a group of friends. As the story progresses, you find out that an asteroid is about to hit the Earth in about three hours. At each junction, the user will have to make choices that affect the outcome of the event and their chances of survival. As they are challenged with more dilemmas, the key decisions made will be added to their profile to act as grounds for matching and breaking the ice. You’ll only have about 7 seconds to make a decision, which will tell more about your core principles, sense of humour, fight or flight, music choices, etc.

The entire experience is based around swipes to feel more familiar. The event is split into three episodes which are about 10 minutes each. Swipe Nights will be available to all users, including those in India, on weekends starting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays till midnight of Sunday. The first episode will be available on September 12, with the next two dropping on September 19 and 26.



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The Dyson Corrale straightener has been launched in India today, which uses flexing plate technology that aims to deliver enhanced styling with less reliance on heat. The product is powered by a four-cell lithium-ion battery, making it cord-free and portable.

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Samsung said that it had won a $6.64 billion (roughly Rs. 48,570 crores) order to provide wireless communication solutions to Verizon in the US, a major win for the South Korean firm in the next-generation 5G network market.

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Harvard scientists invented a material that 'remembers' its shape - CNET

Still trying to wrap my head around this one, to be honest.

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The Oppo F17 Pro is now available in India. Starting today, the device will be available on online as well as offline stores. It was unveiled in India recently along with Oppo F17 and Enco W51 true wireless earbuds. 

The Oppo F17 Pro is priced at Rs 22,990 for the sole 8GB + 128GB variant and is now available on Amazon, Flipkart, and retail stores across the country. The device will be available in three colour options Magic Blue, Matte Black, and Metallic White.

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For those who purchase the device on Amazon, you can avail Rs 1,500 cashback as Amazon Pay balance through prepaid payment method. Apart from that, you can also avail No cost EMI offers on the purchase. 

Oppo F17 Specs

The Oppo F17 Pro sports a 6.43-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2,400 × 1,080 pixels. It is a 20:9 aspect ratio display with 90.7% screen-to-body ratio with a peak brightness of 800 nites. The display is protected by a layer of  Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ for extra protection. However, Oppo F17 Pro misses out on the high refresh rate and you’ll have to settle for a 60Hz panel here. The key highlight of the device is its weight and thickness. The F17 Pro is just thick at 7.48mm and weighs just 164 grams. The build is plastic and the company has used 400mm nano-coating to give it a better look, feel, and grip. 

Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 chipset with an anti lagging solution which makes the device 22% faster than Oppo F15. The Oppo F17 Pro is available in only one configuration with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage along with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.

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On to the optics, the Oppo F17 Pro houses a total of six AI portrait cameras. There is a quad-camera stack. There is a primary 48MP ½-inch sensor with f/1.8 aperture, and 8MP ultra-wide shooter followed by two 2MP mono sensors with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, you get a 16MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor housed in a dual punch-hole cutout, which Oppo claims to be the world’s smallest cutout. You get a bunch of shooting modes such as AI PortraitColor, AI Super Night Portrait, AI Night Flare Portrait, Dual Lens Bokeh, AI Super Clear Portrait, and AI Beautification 2.0.

Powering the device is a 4,000mAh battery with Vooc 4.0 Flash Charge 30W. The device can be filled from 0 to 100% in just 53 minutes. There is also a Superpower saving mode that offers you extended battery life with limited app usage.



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Update(September 7): The OnePlus Nord will go on sale via Amazon in India today at 2PM. It starts at Rs 27,999. 

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The OnePlus Nord will go up for pre-booking in India today. The device was launched as the OnePlus’s first mid-range device last week. There are also a couple of offers for those who pre-book the phone.

The Pre-booking will be up on Amazon starting today 12 noon and will go on till August 3. The OnePlus Nord will go on open sale starting August 4 on Amazon. If you pre-book today and pay the full amount, your Nord order will be dispatched starting August 4. 

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Pre-booking offers

If you pre-book the device today, you will be eligible for Rs 2,000 off on purchase of OnePlus Nord. EMI offers will include upto 6 months of no-cost EMI on purchase of the OnePlus Nord. Jio is offering Rs 6,000 worth of benefits across the platform. And, lastly, OnePlus Red Cable Club will give you an additional six-month extended warranty and assured buyback rates, 50GB worth of free OnePlus Cloud storage and other exclusive benefits. 

OnePlus also said that the open sale will be available on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the stocks. Hence, pre-booking is advised.

For those who pre-ordered the OnePlus Nord by paying Rs 499 on July 15, Amazon will send a coupon code along with the Gift Box web-link (oneplus.in website) within 30 days of the smartphone purchase. You can redeem the Pre-order Gift Box in the web-link provided by Amazon without additional cost. If you return the phone, you would not be able to redeem the 2nd pre-order box.

The offline pre-booking is now open and will be available till August 3 at OnePlus Stores, Reliance Digital stores and other selected partner stores across India. You can pay Rs 1,000 and pre-book the OnePlus Nord. The orders can be collected during pre-booking sale on August 4 and 5.

Starting August 4, the OnePlus Nord will be up on open sale on Amazon.in. The 8+128GB Blue and Gray variant will be on sale. The 12+256GB Gray variant will also go on sale on the same day. However, the 12+256GB Blue Marble variant will be a part of Amazon Prime Day 2020 launch and will go on sale from August 6. And, lastly the base variant 6+64GB will be available later in the month of September. 

OnePlus Nord price

OnePlus Nord Price
6+64GB Rs 24,999
8+128GB Rs 27,999
12+256GB Rs 29,999

OnePlus Nord

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OnePlus Nord quick specs

  • 6.44-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED screen
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • Octa-core 2.4GHz Snapdragon 765G processor
  • 6/8/12GB RAM
  • 64/128/256GB internal storage
  • 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP rear cameras
  • 32MP + 8MP selfoe cameras
  • 4,115mAh battery, 30W Warp charging
  • Android 10, OxygenOS 10.5
  • Thickness: 8.2mm
  • Weight: 184 grams

OnePlus Y1 32-inch smart TV will also on sale via Amazon at 12 noon today. It is priced at Rs 12,999.

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Update(September 7): The Redmi 9 will go on sale at 12 noon today on Amazon.

The Redmi 9 which is the fifth device in the Redmi 9 series will go on sale in India today. The device will be available on Amazon and Mi.com. 

This is the first sale of the device since it was launched in India last week. This is Xiaomi’s first device in India to run on MIUI 12 out of the box. The device will be available in two variants.  The 4+64GB variant is priced at Rs 8,999 and the 4+128GB variant is priced at Rs 9,999. It will go on sale at 12 noon via Amazon. 

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Redmi 9 specs

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It packs in a 6.53-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels and a dot-drop notch. The display is certified by TUV Rheinland for low Blue light and has a max brightness of 400 nits. On the inside, the handset is powered by Mediatek’s Helio G35 SoC which is an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.3GHz. It comes with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot which supports memory expansion up to 512GB. 

The Redmi 9 comes with MediaTek’s HyperEngine technology which is said to enhance the gaming experience. On to the camera department, the Redmi 9 features a dual-camera setup with a bunch of AI shooting modes. You are looking at a 13MP primary camera tagged along with a secondary 2MP depth sensor along with LED flash. To the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with AI selfie mode. The camera app comes with a new UI on the device with support for portrait mode and pro mode. 

Furthermore, to the phone up and running, the device is packed with a 5,000mAh battery. However, it misses out on fast charging and you will have to settle with 10W charging via micro USB port. This is also Xiaomi’s first phone India to run on the latest MIUI 12 skin which is based on Android 10. 

Other features include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual SIM 4G LTE, VoLTE, Vo-WiFi, 3.5mm audio jack, water-resistant P2i rating. 

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Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams reveals original Night King plan - CNET

Arya's heroic moment may have not have been.

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