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Published : Sep 13, 2020, 12:05 AM IST

Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:31 PM IST

Hyderabad: Trending stories of the week.

1.Ubisoft Forward September 2020 Recap

Ubisoft previewed more upcoming titles and details on its fall lineup, including a far better check out Immortals Fenyx Rising, the return of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, and the announcement of new games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and the massively multiplayer Riders Republic. Read More.

2. Samsung leads home turf with 67% smartphone market share in Q2

Samsung further expanded its dominance in the domestic smartphone market in the second quarter of the year with 67 percent share, thanks to robust sales of the Galaxy A budget line and Galaxy S20 series, a new report showed. Read More.

3. Additional security for Zoom Users with Two-Factor Authentication, 2FA

Video meet app Zoom has introduced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for additional security, making it easier for admins and organizations to protect their users' data and prevent security breaches. Read More.

4. Nokia launched 4 new affordable phones in India

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones launched four new phones in India ahead of the festive season. The four new phones are the Nokia C3, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150. Read More.

5. Features of Android 11 rolled out by Google. New Emojis added

With a focus on managing your conversations and privacy, Google rolled out the much-anticipated Android 11 that comes with features like location privacy for employees, built-in screen recording, and more. New Emojis Added. Read More.

6. World's largest camera sensor snaps the first-ever 3,200-megapixel image

The world's largest digital camera can spot a golf ball from 15 miles away and will help in understanding the galaxies in detail. Read More.

7. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory opens treasure trove of cosmic delights

Humanity has "eyes" that can detect all different types of light through telescopes around the globe and a fleet of observatories in space. From radio waves to gamma rays, this "multiwavelength" approach to astronomy is crucial to getting a complete understanding of objects in space. This compilation gives examples of images from different missions and telescopes being combined to better understand the science of the universe. Read More.

8. Xbox Series X and S prices leaked, launch likely on Nov 10

Many gaming enthusiasts are finally heaving some sigh of relief as the latest leaks appear to confirm the prices of Microsoft's much touted next-gen Xbox consoles, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Read More.

9. Google to launch Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G on September 25: Report

An internal document from the German branch of Vodafone suggests the Google Pixel 4a 5G and Google Pixel 5 may land in Germany on September 25. If that's true, the general launch of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could be very soon, and likely on the same date, reports Android Authority. Read More.

10. Sony revealed the design for its new play station, PS5 and showcased a host of new games

PS5, a PlayStation and a host of games coming to PS5 revealed by Sony in a pre-recorded online broadcast. Read More.

11.Features and Specifications of Samsung Galaxy M 51. #MeanestMonsterEver

As per Samsung, be it an office-goer, a millennial or a student busy with online classes at home, the 'Make in India' M51 will be the go-to device for all. Galaxy M51 is India’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery. It’s an industry-leading innovation that’s tailor-made for Indian millennials who are increasingly spending more time on their mobile device. Read More.

12. Create your own moody quarantine music using Lo-Fi Player, created by the Google Magenta team

Lo-Fi Player, designed by Vibert Thio, a technologist, and an artist. Lo-fi player, let the users interact with objects in a virtual room to mix their own lo-fi hip-hop soundtracks. All this is based on AI . It is the latest project of the Google Magenta team. Read More

13. Features and specifications of OPPO F17 Pro and OPPO F17, launched in India

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO launched two new smartphones OPPO F17 Pro and OPPO F17 with quad rear cameras to strengthen its F series portfolio in India. Read More.

13. Features of Redmi Smart Band by Xiaomi, launched in India

Get your hands on the supercool, Redmi Smart Band on 9th September. It monitors heart rate 24X7. It has a 5 ATM waterproof design and more. Read More.

Hyderabad: Trending stories of the week.

1.Ubisoft Forward September 2020 Recap

Ubisoft previewed more upcoming titles and details on its fall lineup, including a far better check out Immortals Fenyx Rising, the return of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, and the announcement of new games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and the massively multiplayer Riders Republic. Read More.

2. Samsung leads home turf with 67% smartphone market share in Q2

Samsung further expanded its dominance in the domestic smartphone market in the second quarter of the year with 67 percent share, thanks to robust sales of the Galaxy A budget line and Galaxy S20 series, a new report showed. Read More.

3. Additional security for Zoom Users with Two-Factor Authentication, 2FA

Video meet app Zoom has introduced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for additional security, making it easier for admins and organizations to protect their users' data and prevent security breaches. Read More.

4. Nokia launched 4 new affordable phones in India

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones launched four new phones in India ahead of the festive season. The four new phones are the Nokia C3, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150. Read More.

5. Features of Android 11 rolled out by Google. New Emojis added

With a focus on managing your conversations and privacy, Google rolled out the much-anticipated Android 11 that comes with features like location privacy for employees, built-in screen recording, and more. New Emojis Added. Read More.

6. World's largest camera sensor snaps the first-ever 3,200-megapixel image

The world's largest digital camera can spot a golf ball from 15 miles away and will help in understanding the galaxies in detail. Read More.

7. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory opens treasure trove of cosmic delights

Humanity has "eyes" that can detect all different types of light through telescopes around the globe and a fleet of observatories in space. From radio waves to gamma rays, this "multiwavelength" approach to astronomy is crucial to getting a complete understanding of objects in space. This compilation gives examples of images from different missions and telescopes being combined to better understand the science of the universe. Read More.

8. Xbox Series X and S prices leaked, launch likely on Nov 10

Many gaming enthusiasts are finally heaving some sigh of relief as the latest leaks appear to confirm the prices of Microsoft's much touted next-gen Xbox consoles, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Read More.

9. Google to launch Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G on September 25: Report

An internal document from the German branch of Vodafone suggests the Google Pixel 4a 5G and Google Pixel 5 may land in Germany on September 25. If that's true, the general launch of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could be very soon, and likely on the same date, reports Android Authority. Read More.

10. Sony revealed the design for its new play station, PS5 and showcased a host of new games

PS5, a PlayStation and a host of games coming to PS5 revealed by Sony in a pre-recorded online broadcast. Read More.

11.Features and Specifications of Samsung Galaxy M 51. #MeanestMonsterEver

As per Samsung, be it an office-goer, a millennial or a student busy with online classes at home, the 'Make in India' M51 will be the go-to device for all. Galaxy M51 is India’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery. It’s an industry-leading innovation that’s tailor-made for Indian millennials who are increasingly spending more time on their mobile device. Read More.

12. Create your own moody quarantine music using Lo-Fi Player, created by the Google Magenta team

Lo-Fi Player, designed by Vibert Thio, a technologist, and an artist. Lo-fi player, let the users interact with objects in a virtual room to mix their own lo-fi hip-hop soundtracks. All this is based on AI . It is the latest project of the Google Magenta team. Read More

13. Features and specifications of OPPO F17 Pro and OPPO F17, launched in India

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO launched two new smartphones OPPO F17 Pro and OPPO F17 with quad rear cameras to strengthen its F series portfolio in India. Read More.

13. Features of Redmi Smart Band by Xiaomi, launched in India

Get your hands on the supercool, Redmi Smart Band on 9th September. It monitors heart rate 24X7. It has a 5 ATM waterproof design and more. Read More.

Last Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:31 PM IST
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