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Author: Adarsh V.K

Adarsh V.K, Co-Founder and Editor at ReturnByte, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over seven years. Adarsh is also a web developer who contributes to ReturnByte front-end tech. You can follow him @_adarsh_vk on Instagram.
Asteroid 2024 EN belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs), NASA says. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reveals that a 140-foot asteroid will pass close to Earth today; Find out its approaching speed

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Yesterday, Earth had close encounters with two asteroids as they passed at the closest points in their orbit. NASA has now announced that four more asteroids are set to pass by Earth today, March 18. These asteroids often come near Earth due to interactions with the gravitational field of planets like Jupiter, potentially leading to a collision. It is important to closely monitor and track these asteroids in order to predict any potential impacts. Learn more about the upcoming close encounter with a 140-foot asteroid today. Asteroid 2024 FI NASA’s…

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TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill. News 

Contact Your Senators and Oppose TikTok Ban Threat in the US

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(Reuters) – TikTok showed an ad to some U.S. users on Friday urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no on a bill that would ban the popular short-form video app unless it is sold from Chinese tech company ByteDance. . “Tell your senator how important TikTok is to you. Ask them to vote no on banning TikTok,” the ad said, allowing users to enter their zip code to find the senator’s phone number. “If the Senate votes now, the future of the creativity and communities…

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NASA shared mesmerizing views of Jupiter's stormy weather and shrinking Great Red Spot that was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. (NASA, ESA, STScI, Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC)) Space 

High-resolution images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope provide a detailed view of Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere

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The latest images of Jupiter taken by the Hubble Space Telescope have captivated astronomers and space fans once more, showcasing the gas giant’s ever-changing atmosphere with swirling storms and the famous Great Red Spot. These stunning portraits, captured on January 5-6, 2024 and released by NASA, offer a peek into the turbulent weather patterns and atmospheric events happening on Jupiter on a massive scale. The Hubble Telescope’s remarkable clarity and accuracy have given us unprecedented views of the planet’s different hemispheres, each displaying its own distinct traits and qualities. In…

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As Gujarat emerges as a nucleus for both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, it epitomises India's quest for self-sufficiency in the global arena News 

‘From Charkha to Chips’ Exhibition Highlights Gujarat’s Transition from Sabarmati Ashram to Dholera-Sanand Industrial Growth

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Less than a year ago, Gujarat saw the convergence of a rich historical heritage with a promising industrial future. SemiconIndia 2023, organized by the India Semiconductor Mission in collaboration with industry stakeholders, introduced the nation with an intriguing slogan or tagline ‘Charkha to Chips’. This unique combination sought to symbolize India’s journey from the meditative spinning wheel of Gandhi Ashram to the modern industrial charm of Dholera and Sanand. At the opening event of SemiconIndia, in addition to the slogan, a display depicting India’s technological development with a charkha and…

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Asus has stuck to its focus on compact phones for a long time but the launch of an Ultra model suggests the days of small-size phones are over. News 

Is the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 set to launch in India?

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The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra has been unveiled this week and is expected to be available in the coming weeks. With the launch of the Zenfone 11 Ultra, Asus seems to be going for compact phones, and the Ultra designation makes it similar to Samsung and Apple’s Pro Max. The new Zenfone series phone comes in four colors and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen chipset. It has an AMOLED display and has several built-in AI functions to set the trending list. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: everything you…

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Poco's new X-series phone targets the mid-range 5G segment where people have a lot of options and Poco is offering them a new one News 

Newly Launched Poco X6 Neo 5G in India Comes with 108MP Camera: Price and Features Revealed

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POCO has announced its new phone in the X6 series, which already includes POCO X6 and Poco X6 Pro. The new POCO X6 Neo 5G has a starting price of Rs 15,999 and seems to be a very tough competition for other smartphones in the same price segment like Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, Realme 12 5G and Redmi 13 5G. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, an AMOLED screen and a 5000 mAh battery that supports fast charging. POCO X6 Neo 5G: Price and options The new…

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Asteroid 2024 EH3 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs), as per NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reveals that an aircraft-sized space rock will closely pass Earth today during an asteroid flyby.

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Two asteroids, one the size of a house measuring 56 feet wide and the other smaller but almost as big as a bus, passed by Earth yesterday. NASA had been tracking both space rocks in their orbit and confirmed that they posed no threat of impacting the planet. This was made possible by the use of telescopes like Pans-STARRS1 in Maui, Hawaii, and Catalina Sky Survey near Tucson, Arizona, to detect near-Earth objects such as asteroids and comets. Ground-based radar technology was also utilized to gather precise information about the…

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MSI has expanded its gaming laptop range in India, and also debuted its handheld gaming device along with AI-powered laptops. Gaming 

MSI Introduces First Gaming Handheld Console and New Range of AI-Powered Laptops; Details on Price and Features in India

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This week, MSI has launched Claw, its first gaming handheld in the Indian market. This is the first portable gaming device to use the new Intel Core Ultra processor. In addition, the company introduced its latest AI-powered laptop, which includes an Intel Core Ultra processor with a built-in NPU (Neural Processing Unit). It includes MSI’s first 18-inch gaming PCs with Intel Core Ultra processors. All of these models have Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics cards. The entire range of laptops are offered in the market at a starting price of…

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Xiaomi 14 series launch in India had a surprise addition this year with the new 14 Ultra model also now available in the country. News 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s Launch in India is Promising, But Success Requires More Than Ambition

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Xiaomi surprised everyone (even us) by launching the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in India earlier this month alongside the Xiaomi 14. The company didn’t share any teaser about the product, but closer to the launch, the brand shared the release details with the Xiaomi 14 series, which got people excited for something big. And that’s exactly what happened when India got its first ever Xiaomi Ultra, which takes on the likes of Google Pixels, Samsung Galaxy S and iPhone Pros under Rs 100,000. Xiaomi’s market share has weakened in the popular…

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India's security agency CERT-In has listed a fresh set of vulnerabilities affecting Android users. Here's what you can do to be safe. News 

Here’s What We Know About the New Security Alert for Android Users from the Indian Government

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The Indian government has issued a new security warning to millions of Android users this week with an Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) bulletin. The team emphasizes that these exploits can allow attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on your phone. CERT-In Android Security Alert: What it says The new vulnerabilities also affect Android versions 12, 12L, 13 and the latest 14. The number of phones running these versions in India should easily exceed 10 million, which means a high-severity classified alert is worth considering. CERT-In…

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X has stringent policies for its users and violating them means the accounts are banned right away. News 

In February 2024, 500,000 Accounts in India Banned for Policy Violations

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Elon Musk-led X Corp banned a record 5,06,173 accounts in India between January 26 and February 25, mainly for promoting child sexual abuse and non-consensual nudity. The platform, which is accelerating under Musk, also destroyed 1,982 accounts for promoting terrorism on its platform in the country. In total, X banned 5,08,155 accounts in the country during the reporting period. In its monthly report under the new IT rules 2021, X said it received 14,421 complaints from users in India during the same period through its complaint redressal mechanisms. In addition,…

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Airbnb is facing questions about its privacy of guests after recent instances where cameras were found hidden in close spaces. News 

Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras and Warns Renters against Using Them

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Airbnb has faced privacy issues after its hosts installed cameras in their homes. The platform has now banned all cameras in their house to prevent major privacy incidents that could become a PR nightmare for the company. Although Airbnb has imposed a general ban on the use of indoor cameras, the platform has also revised its policy regarding the use of outdoor surveillance cameras as well. “Along with the ban on indoor cameras, the revised policy also includes more comprehensive rules on the use of outdoor surveillance cameras and other…

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iQOO is offering its new Z-series mid-range phone with Android 14 out of the box and a reliable hardware setup. News 

Newly Launched iQOO Z9 5G Comes with Android 14 and 5000mAh Battery: Price and Features in India

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iQOO has launched its latest budget offering, the iQoo Z9 5G in the Indian market this week. iQoo’s latest Z-series smartphone is packed with features and loads of features without putting a dent in your wallet. The iQoo Z9 5G has a 50-megapixel main camera on the back and a 120Hz refresh rate display on the front. The phone has the latest Funtouch OS 14, which is based on the Android 14 operating system. It also has an IP54 rated dust and waterproof layer. Early bird sale of iQoo Z9…

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OnePlus Nord CE model will go up against other phones in the Rs 20,000 bracket like the Nothing Phone 2a and other brands. News 

OnePlus Nord CE 4 to be Launched in India in April, Date Confirmed

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OnePlus is set to expand its budget-friendly Nord smartphone series in India. The Chinese smartphone maker has revealed that the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is set to launch in the country on April 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM. This new smartphone is the successor to OnePlus Nord CE3 5G and Nord CE2 and is expected to bring improved features and design. Additionally, OnePlus has provided a glimpse of the upcoming device through a published photo, giving enthusiasts a peek at its design aesthetic. According to the image shared by the…

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The latest security warning for Chrome users in India gets a high severity rating and asks you to do this right away. News 

The Indian Government Issues a Security Warning for Chrome Users: Steps to Take

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Google Chrome is constantly facing new security threats, and now the Indian government has issued a major warning this month. The latest Chrome security alert comes via India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and is of high severity, causing millions of Chrome users to worry. According to CERT-In’s latest security bulletin, “Several vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome that could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) state on a targeted system.” Who is affected by the latest Chrome…

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The U.S. House is set to vote on a bill that would require ByteDance to divest TikTok quickly due to security concerns. (AP) News 

Trump describes TikTok as a potential danger, but acknowledges that some children may struggle without it.

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On Monday, U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed concerns about TikTok posing a national security risk. However, he also acknowledged that banning the app could negatively impact some children and potentially benefit Meta Platforms’ Facebook, a company he has previously criticized. Trump reiterated his concerns as lawmakers weigh a bill this week that would give TikTok owner ByteDance about six months to divest the popular short-form video app. The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on legislation that would give China’s ByteDance a quick deadline to divest from the…

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Fake calls and fraud messages have become a big issue for Indian mobile users but now they have a platform to report these cases. News 

Concerned about the ongoing issue of spam calls and fraudsters? The Indian government now allows you to report them.

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Indians face constant problems with spam calls and scammers trying to steal money. Most of these incidents cause a lot of inconvenience to people, but the Indian government finally has a way for you to report such incidents. The platform is called Chakshu, which serves to report suspected fraud communications, which can be phone calls, text messages and even WhatsApp calls. The platform says you can report any spam calls or fraudulent messages you’ve received in the past 30 days. The portal also points out that the Chakshu facility does…

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Vivo's new V-series phones come with Zeiss Optics lens and a new version of the aura light at the back. News 

Vivo V30 and V30 Pro officially released in India: Pricing, Camera Features, and Specs discussed

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Vivo has launched two new smartphones in India including Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro. Both the smartphones were previously launched in Indonesia before finding their way to the Indian market. There are no major differences in specifications between the Indonesian and Indian variant. Like all Vivo phones, both the V30 and V30 pro are packed with features, including a 1.5K curved display, 50MP front-facing cameras, and support for 80W wired fast charging. Both versions ship with Funtouch OS 14 operating system with Android 14 based version. Pre-bookings for these…

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals the stunning beauty and complexity of NGC 604's star-forming region (NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI) Space 

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures image of NGC 604, revealing secrets of star formation

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Scientists are intrigued by the tumultuous and captivating environments where stars are born, and are eager to learn more about the processes involved. Leading the way in this research is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, which has revolutionized astronomers’ ability to observe these celestial phenomena since its launch. Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope captured two stunning images of NGC 604, a star-forming site in the Triangulum Galaxy. It is about 2.73 million light years from Earth. These images show us bubbles and long filaments of gas where stars form.…

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India now stands as the world's second largest producer of mobile phones, and 30 per cent of production in FY24 will now be meant for exports. News 

All You Need To Know About India Approaching Rs 20 Lakh Crore Mobile Production Target

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India is close to achieving the target of Rs 20 lakh crore worth of mobile phone production in the last 10 years, but will surpass Rs 1.20 lakh crore worth of phone exports in the current financial year (FY24), marking a whopping 7,500% year-on-year export growth. decade – India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), the leading electronics industry body, said on Thursday. The industry had set itself the goal of 20,000,000 trillion worth of mobile phone production in the last 10 years (2014-2024). “It ended the decade with a cumulative…

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