Poco is no longer a &ldquo;Xiaomi sub-brand&rdquo;. The smartphone maker announced on Twitter that it is becoming an independent brand globally.
This comes 10 months a

Poco is now an independent brand

Poco is no longer a &ldquo;Xiaomi sub-brand&rdquo;. The smartphone maker announced on Twitter that it is becoming an independent brand globally.
This comes 10 months after its Indian subsidiary got separated from Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant introduced the Poco sub-brand in 2018 with the Pocophone F1.
The smartphone was a true flagship-killer with that year&rsquo;s flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset and super-affordable price tag.
Since then, Poco said, it has entered more than 35 global markets and sold over six million phones worldwide.

Poco is no longer a “Xiaomi sub-brand”. The smartphone maker announced on Twitter that it is becoming an independent brand globally. This comes 10 months after its Indian subsidiary got separated from Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant introduced the Poco sub-brand in 2018 with the Pocophone F1. The smartphone was a true flagship-killer with that year’s flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset and super-affordable price tag. Since then, Poco said, it has entered more than 35 global markets and sold over six million phones worldwide.

Apple is reportedly set to launch redesigned MacBook Pro models in 14-inch and 16-inch  sizes, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. 

Apple is reportedly set to launch redesigned MacBook Pro models in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new top-range models will reportedly run on Apple's homegrown processors, and feature a squarer cut design on the top and bottom halves. Moreover, both models are expected to get Apple's MagSafe magnetic charging connector, last seen on Apple laptops in 2017. The new MacBooks will also ditch the OLED Touch Bar, instead opting for physical function keys.

Apple is offering ₹5,000 in cashback to shoppers who place orders for or above ₹44,900 through the company's online store for India.

Apple is offering ₹5,000 in cashback to shoppers who place orders for or above ₹44,900 through the company's online store for India. The limited time offer starts on January 21, and ends on January 28, and can be availed only on HDFC Bank credit card and HDFC credit card EMIs only. Moreover, the offer can be applied only on a single order of ₹44,900, and not on clubbed orders amounting to the requisite amount.

Sony has reportedly said that the PlayStation 5 will not receive a second round of pre-orders in India, ahead of the February 2 release date for the console.

Sony has reportedly said that the PlayStation 5 will not receive a second round of pre-orders in India, ahead of the February 2 release date for the next generation console. The highly anticipated device went up for pre-order in the country on January 12 at noon, and was "sold out" countrywide within minutes. Sony has said potential customers should stay in touch with retailers to be informed of future pre-order updates.

A Counterpoint Research report says the wearable market grew significantly in 2020, and even more sales are expected in the segment for 2021.

A Counterpoint Research report says the wearable market grew significantly in 2020, and even more sales are expected in the segment for 2021. The report says earwear grew 83% compared to 2019, selling 238 million units in 2020. Smartwatches are expected to see a small increase in sales for 2021, with users reportedly relying more on such devices to monitor health and fitness.

Along with its brand new Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Earphones. 

Along with its brand new Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Earphones. They come with what the company calls Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation and 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking tech that offers a spatial audio experience. There's a new auto switch feature that lets the buds remain connected to two Galaxy devices at once and switch playback between them. Claimed battery life on the Galaxy Buds Pro is up to 8 hours with ANC off, and up to 5 hours with ANC on. With the included charging case, Samsung says battery life can be extended all the way up to 28 hours with ANC off and 18 hours with ANC on. The case is USB Type-C compatible and supports Qi wireless charging as well, and gets an IPX7 water resistance rating. The Galaxy Buds Pro are priced at $200 in the US, and go on sale in select markets from January 15, but Indian pricing and availability have not been announced yet.

Users of Google's Pixel 4a 5G smartphone have reportedly complained that the January software update has failed to fixed a touchscreen issue ailing their devices.

Users of Google's Pixel 4a 5G smartphone have reportedly complained that the January software update has failed to fixed a touchscreen issue ailing their devices. Users on the Android 11 update had reported issues with the touchscreen response after the December update, with Google saying that an upcoming update would resolve the trouble. However, reports say users are still facing issues on their Pixel 4a devices despite the update.

WhatsApp was reportedly the most used app in India for 2020, beating out even Facebook and Instagram.

According to mobile analytics firm App Annie, WhatsApp was the most used app in India for 2020. The messaging service reportedly registered the most monthly active users, but reports say the figures may be soon declining due to the company's latest privacy policy that has both users and security experts concerned. It's worth noting that WhatsApp outdid even Facebook and Instagram, with an average of 21.3 hours spent by users on the app per month.

The United States on Thursday announced new rules to block purchases of technology and communication equipment from five "foreign adversaries" including China. Departme

The United States on Thursday announced new rules to block purchases of technology and communication equipment from five "foreign adversaries" including China. Department of Commerce announced a new rule aimed to ensure the security of the supply chain for Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS). Apart from China the department also named Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Venezuela as adversaries. The Commerce Secretary said that by securing the ICTS supply chain, American citizens and businesses will be protected against the &lsquo;vulnerabilities that could undermine the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their personal information or sensitive data by malicious foreign adversaries&rsquo;

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Price in India: Samsung has announced its Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone, alongside the S21 & S21+ devices. 

Samsung has announced its Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone, alongside the S21 &amp; S21+ devices. The Ultra sports a 6.8-inch Edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, with HDR10+ support and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate that runs at the screens highest resolution as well.
The display is also Wacom-compatible, so it can support Samsung's S Pen stylus, but S21 Ultra users will have to purchase the S Pen separately.
The S21 Ultra runs on the latest Exynos 2100 chip for the Indian market, and houses either 12GB or 16GB of RAM with up to 512GB of internal storage. There's a quad rear camera setup on the back, with a 108MP wide-angle sensor, a 12MP ultra wide lens, and twin 10MP telephoto units that offer up to 100x Space Zoom.
There's a 40MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. Like with the S21 devices, there's Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 water and dust resistance and no charging adapter in the box. Prices for the S21 Ultra start from ₹1,05,999 for the 256GB model, and the device is up for pre-order from January 15, and goes on sale from January 29.

Samsung has launched its latest generation Galaxy S21 and S21+ smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event. 

Samsung has launched its latest generation Galaxy S21 and S21+ smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event. Both run on the new Exynos 2100 chipset in India and up to 8GB RAM with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. While the S21 sports a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Infinity-O display, the larger S21+ gets a 6.7-inch screen, but both get a 2400x1080 resolution. There's a triple rear camera setup on the back of both devices, that houses a 64MP telephoto sensor, a 12MP ultra wide lens and a 12MP wide-angle sensor, with the telephoto unit offering up to 30x Space Zoom. The front camera is a 10MP sensor, and both devices get Gorilla Glass Victus and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. The S21 sports a 4,000mAh battery, while the S21+ houses a 4,800mAh battery. It's worth noting these are the first Galaxy S series devices to not get a charging adapter in the box. Pricing starts from ₹69,999 for the S21 for its 128GB model, and the S21+ starts from ₹81,999. Both go up for pre-order from January 15, and go on sale from January 29.

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has released a video on YouTube that shows the company's co-founder Marcin Iwinski publicly apologising for the poor performance

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has released a video on both&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;and Twitter that shows the company's co-founder Marcin Iwinski publicly apologising for the game's poor performance. Iwinski, in the video, also promises to roll out Patch 1.1 within 10 days in order to address various bugs plaguing the game. To recall, the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 was launched on December 10, 2020, but the title faced a whole lot of problems on PS4 and Xbox One consoles as compared to other platforms, including bugs, compatibility issues, and for a brief period, sequences that could potentially trigger seizures.
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A tipster, with Twitter handle TechDroider, has leaked that a new OnePlus smartphone will launch in India soon, and is expected to run on the Snapdragon 865 chipset.

Past rumours had indicated that OnePlus will be adding a new moniker to its next OnePlus 9 series--the OnePlus 9 Lite. The series will reportedly offer three models, the regular OnePlus 9, a 9 Pro and a 9 Lite. Recently, a tipster, with Twitter handle TechDroider, has leaked that the new variant will launch in India soon and is expected to run on the Snapdragon 865 chipset, as opposed to the latest Snapdragon 888 that's expected to power the 9 and 9 Pro. Reports say the OnePlus 9 Lite could share a lot of features with the OnePlus 8T that was launched in October starting at ₹42,999.

Asus, at CES 2021, introduced the all-new VivoBook S14 with the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics.

Asus, at CES 2021, introduced the all-new VivoBook S14 with the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB memory, and up to 1 TB SSD storage. At only 1.3 kg light with a sleek 15.9-mm profile, the ultrathin laptop features a 14-inch NanoEdge display and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. In terms of essentials, VivoBook S14 features ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports. There's also a microSD card reader and WiFi 6 connectivity. The Asus VivoBook S14 is expected to arrive in select markets in February 2021.

Asus has announced the new Chromebook Flip CX5 at its virtual CES 2021 event. It's first 15.6-inch Chromebook Flip to be powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 chi

Asus has announced the new Chromebook Flip CX5 at its virtual CES 2021 event. It is the first 15.6-inch Chromebook Flip to be powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, and the laptop features WiFi 6 connectivity, ASUS WiFi Stabilizer technology and dual Harman Kardon-certified speakers. The device gets stylus pen support for drawing and taking notes, as well as support for Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce NOW gaming platforms. Keeping the lights on is a 57 Wh battery that promises a battery life of up to 12 hours, and the laptop also delivers up to 16 GB of memory, storage of up to a 512 GB SSD and a microSD card slot for expandability. The Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 will be available in North America starting from Q1 2021.

The next Harry Potter game - Hogwarts Legacy, has been delayed from 2021 to 2022. Game developer of the title, Avalanche Software took to Twitter, explaining they need 

The next Harry Potter game - Hogwarts Legacy, has been delayed from 2021 to 2022. Game developer of the title, Avalanche Software took to Twitter, explaining they need more time to deliver the 'best possible experience'. To recall, Hogwarts Legacy was first announced back in September 2020 and features an action role-playing open-world, set in the 1800s wizarding&nbsp;era, long before Harry Potter became the 'Chosen One'. The game is set to be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S,&nbsp;and PC.

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G Price: HTC has launched a new 5G smartphone in Taiwan, the Desire 21 Pro 5G. It features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate.

HTC has launched a new 5G smartphone in Taiwan, the Desire 21 Pro 5G. It features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Snapdragon 690 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
There&rsquo;s a 48-megapixel quad rear camera setup, a 16-megapixel selfie shooter and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G gets an introductory price of roughly ₹31,300 in Taiwan, but there&rsquo;s no word yet on Indian availability.

ASUS has updated its premium dual-screen ZenBook Duo laptop that was originally launched in 2019. 

ASUS has updated its premium dual-screen ZenBook Duo laptop that was originally launched in 2019. During CES 2021, the company introduced the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and the ZenBook Duo 14, featuring 15.6-inch and 14-inch screens respectively. Both models get upgraded ScreenXpert 2 software and a fully customizable app on ScreenPad Plus to streamline workflows. The new ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is powered by up to a 10th generation Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GTX 3070 GPU, while the smaller ZenBook Duo 14 offers a powerful combination of 11th Generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics or the option of NVIDIA GeForce MX450 discrete graphics. Both laptops can be configured with up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. The ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and the ZenBook Duo 14 will be made available in the first half of 2021.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally broke his silence on the tech giant's permanent ban on US outgoing president Donald Trump.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally broke his silence on the tech giant's permanent ban on US outgoing president Donald Trump. Dorsey said that he was not proud of the action as it has been a failure of the microblogging site to promote healthy conversation. "But it was the right decision for Twitter," he added. Jack accepted that the ban "sets a precedent that is dangerous: the power an individual or corporation has over a part of the global public conversation". He, however, maintained that those who do not agree with the platform's rules and enforcement, "they can simply go to another internet service".

Alongside the Legion 7 gaming laptop, Lenovo also launched the Legion 5 Pro during its virtual CES 2021 event. The Legion 5 Pro offers the same 16&rdquo; 16:10 display 

Alongside the Legion 7 gaming laptop, Lenovo also launched the Legion 5 Pro during its virtual CES 2021 event. The Legion 5 Pro offers the same 16&rdquo; 16:10 display as the Legion 7 and is powered by up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5800H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs. Other key highlights include Lenovo AI Engine for dynamic CPU and GPU power distribution, Coldfront 3.0 thermal management with multiple thermal sensors, Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches, and Nahimic Audio for immersive 3D audio. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro starts at start at $1,000 and will be available from March in select markets.

Lenovo has announced its new Lenovo Legion 7 gaming laptop at CES 2021. It sports the latest mobile processors for PC gamers - up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900H Mobile

Lenovo has announced its new Lenovo Legion 7 gaming laptop at CES 2021. It sports the latest mobile processors for PC gamers - up to the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900H Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs. It comes with the new 16&rdquo; 165Hz IPS display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1600 resolution, and 90% screen-to-body ratio. Lenovo claims that its Legion AI Engine optimizes system performance via machine learning to deliver the highest possible framerates during gaming. For privacy, the laptop offers a 720p integrated webcam with E-shutter which allows you to cut off power to the webcam and prevent camera hacking. Lenovo Legion 7 starts at $1,670 and will be available to purchase starting March 2021 in select markets.

Poco announced its separation from Xiaomi to become an independent brand globally.

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