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Bitcoin causing annual CO2 emissions comparable to those of Vegas: Study
Although Bitcoin is a virtual currency, the energy consumption associated with its use is very real
 "Bitcoin causing annual CO2 emissions comparable to those of Vegas: Study")
Exposing the moon's surface: Equipment that changed space photography
Photographs of the first moon landing were nothing short of artistic masterpieces that redefined imagery with the picture of a footprint
 "Exposing the moon's surface: Equipment that changed space photography")
A five-passenger electric airplanes start to take off: All you need to know
Aerospace giants and startups are developing electric aircraft that can navigate autonomously and take off and land vertically, and potentially shuttle thousands of commuters around cities and suburbs
 "A five-passenger electric airplanes start to take off: All you need to know")
Xiaomi Redmi K20-series India launch at noon: Livestream, specs, and more
The Redmi K20 Pro is a premium smartphone with flagship features and specifications. The Redmi K20, on the other hand, is a vanilla version of the Pro edition
 "Xiaomi Redmi K20-series India launch at noon: Livestream, specs, and more")
A JINY to help 'Bharat' users learn mobile apps and transact online
The Bengaluru-based start-up is helping 40-year-plus users in small towns shed their fear of e-commerce, hand-holding them through the process of transacting online
 "A JINY to help 'Bharat' users learn mobile apps and transact online")
Meet India-born Huma Abidi, who spearheads AI for Intel's projects
Intel's AI technologies are being used for numerous applications including faster drug discovery to fight diseases like cancer, finding missing children, and optimising crop yields
 "Meet India-born Huma Abidi, who spearheads AI for Intel's projects")
How tech cos make us feel like we own their apps and how that benefits them
Psychological ownership can benefit the companies because it leads users to take on valuable extra roles
 "How tech cos make us feel like we own their apps and how that benefits them")
Camcorder to smartphone era, how lithium-ion batteries transformed tech
Scientists and engineers have spent entire careers trying to build better batteries and there are still mysteries that we don't fully understand
 "Camcorder to smartphone era, how lithium-ion batteries transformed tech")
Flipkart Big Shopping Days: Best offers in the 3-day sale starting today
According to the Flipkart website, customers can expect a 50 per cent to 80 per cent off on apparel and footwear brands, and up to 70 per cent off on electronic home appliances
 "Flipkart Big Shopping Days: Best offers in the 3-day sale starting today")
Amazon Prime Day sale begins today: The best deals and what's on offer
Many deals also have an exchange option and no-cost EMI as well
 "Amazon Prime Day sale begins today: The best deals and what's on offer")
When will we finally learn we cannot predict people's character from face?
Facial recognition programs are being piloted to monitor students' emotions
 "When will we finally learn we cannot predict people's character from face?")
Google Maps gets 3 India-first features, to show dining offers and more
The Offer feature is being launched in partnership with online table reservation company EazyDiner
 "Google Maps gets 3 India-first features, to show dining offers and more")
Xiaomi Redmi K20-series to challenge OnePlus dominance; launch on July 17
Both, the K20 and K20 Pro feature a 6.39-inch fullHD+ AMOLED panel with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 91.9 per cent screen-to-body ratio
Google contractors listening, recording your bedroom talks via Assistant
VRT NWS, with the help of a whistleblower, was able to listen to more than 1,000 excerpts recorded via Google Assistant
 "Google contractors listening, recording your bedroom talks via Assistant")
Apple's India-made iPhones to hit stores next month; price drop likely
Apple's devices are coveted by millions of Indians, but its premium pricing has limited its market share to a meagre 1% to the gain of rivals such as China's OnePlus
 "Apple's India-made iPhones to hit stores next month; price drop likely")
Realme 2 Pro with 8GB RAM, waterdrop notch-based screen to launch on Sep 27
Realme 2 Pro, scheduled to be unveiled in India on September 27, is confirmed to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and be the first Realme phone to get an 8GB RAM variant
 "Realme 2 Pro with 8GB RAM, waterdrop notch-based screen to launch on Sep 27")
Realme 2 Pro review: Impressive design, capable hardware at midrange price
The Realme 2 Pro is capable to play graphic intensive games, has modern outlook and satisfactory battery life that makes it a value-for-money proposition in midrange segment
 "Realme 2 Pro review: Impressive design, capable hardware at midrange price")
Weak rupee impact: Realme may hike its phone prices, says CEO Madhav Sheth
According to Seth, the company has been operating on low margins and the weak rupee valuation could lead to a price revision after Diwali
 "Weak rupee impact: Realme may hike its phone prices, says CEO Madhav Sheth")
Xiaomi emerges as top brand in Indian market with 27.3% share in Q3: IDC
Samsung is at the second spot in International Data Corporation's 'Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker' report
 "Xiaomi emerges as top brand in Indian market with 27.3% share in Q3: IDC")
Flipkart Mobile Bonanza sale: Poco F1 for Rs 18,999 & other deals on phones
In the Mobile Bonanza sale, Flipkart is offering discounts, cashback, exchange offers and no cost equated monthly instalments on Xiaomi, Realme, Asus, LG and other mobile phones
 "Flipkart Mobile Bonanza sale: Poco F1 for Rs 18,999 & other deals on phones")
