Author Archives: Loknath Das

Facebook Users Seeking Cambridge Analytica Information Must Wait, US Judge Says

Facebook users who say their personal data was misused, potentially to distort the last US election, must wait to see if they can wring more information from Cambridge Analytica, the disappearing company that played a key role in the drama. The political consulting firm is winding down in both Britain, its home country, and in a New York Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Android Go Smartphone Announced in India: Specifications

The Galaxy J2 Core comes as Samsung’s first Android Go model. HIGHLIGHTS Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has officially debuted The handset runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) out-of-the-box It features a 5-inch display and a quad-core Exynos SoC Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has been officially announced months after being in rumours and leaks. The handset that comes as the first Android Go model from Samsung is arriving first ... Read More »

Oppo R17 Pro With Triple Cameras, Super VOOC Flash Charge Launched; Oppo R17 Price Revealed

Oppo R17 Pro comes with a unique gradient colour glass back HIGHLIGHTS R17 Pro will come with a price tag of CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 43,800) It comes with ‘waterdrop’ display notch Oppo R17 costs CNY 3,499 (roughgly Rs. 35,600) Oppo has finally revealed the price and availability details of Oppo R17, but it has also launched its premium variant – Oppo 17 ... Read More »

Vivo V11 Pro Teasers, Amazon India Listing Reveal In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Dual Camera Setup, Halo FullView Display

Vivo has released teasers for the Vivo V11 Pro HIGHLIGHTS Vivo V11 Pro seen in latest teasers released by the company The phone is said to come with AI Dual Rear Camera It will have an in-display fingerprint sensor Vivo has released the first set of teasers for the Vivo 11 Prothat is scheduled to launch in India next month. The Chinese ... Read More »

Nokia 6.1 Gets a Price Cut in India Ahead of Next Week’s Nokia 6.1 Plus Launch

HIGHLIGHTS Nokia 6.1 seen to get up to a Rs. 1,500 price cut 3GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 15,499 & the 4GB model costs Rs. 17,499 Nokia 6.1 Plus has been spotted online ahead of its launch Nokia 6.1 Plus is expected to be unveiled in India on August 21 and ahead of the launch, Nokia licensee HMD Global has dropped the price ... Read More »

Nokia 6.1 Plus Teased as Flipkart-Exclusive Ahead of India Launch Tomorrow

HIGHLIGHTS Nokia 6.1 Plus is the global variant of the Nokia X6 The smartphone is expected to launch in India on August 21 The Nokia 6.1 Plus was first launched in Hong Kong last month After sending out media invites for a launch event in India on August 21, it has now been revealed that the smartphone, largely expected to be the Nokia ... Read More »

Huawei Nova 3 to Be Available in Open Sale From August 23, Nova 3i Iris Purple Variant’s First Sale on August 21

HIGHLIGHTS Huawei Nova 3 is priced at Rs. 34,999 Huawei Nova 3i is priced at Rs. 20,999 Both the smartphones have been made available on Amazon India Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i were launched in India last month, and made available in flash sales on Amazon India. Now, the company has announced that the Huawei Nova 3 will be available in open sale from ... Read More »

Facebook Messenger Gets AR Games Feature in Video Chats

Facebook Messenger gets new ,multiplayer video AR Games feature HIGHLIGHTS Facebook has now launched AR Games in Messenger It allows users to play games while video chatting Up to six people can play these multiplayer games Facebook has copied another one of Snapchat’s features, and this time it brings augmented reality games to Messenger video chats. Facebook Messenger now has two AR games ... Read More »

Facebook Moves to Stop Sharing of 3D Gun Blueprints

Facebook on Thursday said it was moving to prevent the sharing of blueprints for 3D-printed guns on the social network, which violates its rules on regulated goods. “Sharing instructions on how to manufacture firearms using 3D printers or CNC milling machines is not allowed under our Community Standards,” a Facebook spokesman said in response to an AFP inquiry. “In line with ... Read More »

Twitter Ordered by French Court to Change ‘Smallprint’ After Privacy Case

A Paris court on Thursday ordered Twitter to change its smallprint, according to a consumer group which accused the tech giant of having “abusive” clauses in its terms and conditions. UFC-Que Choisir claimed victory in its case against the US social media platform, saying “the conviction has a gigantic scope for the protection of users’ personal data”. The consumer association had called ... Read More »