Satish Agnihotri, the Managing Director of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) and the person who was in charge of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been sacked by the Railways. The action by Railways came after a Lokpal court order in June directing the CBI to probe charges of a “quid pro quo” …
Read More »9 Tourists Dead, One Rescued As Car Gets Washed Away In Uttarakhand's Dhela River
In a tragic incident nine people lost their lives after the vehicle they were travelling on was swept away by the flood waters in the Dhela River on Friday morning. The incident happened in Ramnagar of Uttarakhand’s Nainital district at around 5 am. All the victims were tourists from Patiala and were residing at a resort in Dhela. ANI They were …
Read More »Japan's Longest Serving Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, Shot Dead During Election Campaign
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot in the chest from close range during an election campaign rally in the country’s western region of Nara on Friday, has died, the Japanese government has confirmed. Abe who was rushed to the Nara Medical University Hospital with him not showing any vital signs, died during treatment. AFP “Shinzo Abe was transported to …
Read More »Beyerdynamic Free Byrd Earbuds Review: Great Sound for $249
Beyerdynamic may be late to the game, but it’s finally introduced its first true-wireless earbuds, and they come with a name that might remind a few folks of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature song. Available now in two colors for $249 (£199 or roughly AU$350), the Free Byrd earbuds have active noise canceling, up to 11 hours of battery life and impressive …
Read More »These 9 Amazon Prime Perks Make Prime Day Shopping Better
Amazon Prime Day begins next week on July 12, but the deals are already in full swing. If you have a Prime account, you likely already take advantage of the two-day shipping, as well as Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music. But Amazon Prime includes tons of other perks and bonuses that you might not know about. Sign up for Amazon Prime For …
Read More »These Standards Could Protect Your Data From Quantum Computer Attacks
US government agency on Tuesday named four technologies it expects will keep computer data secret when quantum computers are mature enough to crack today’s encryption tech. It’s a key step in securing computers against the potentially revolutionary new technology. Scientists showed all the way back in 1994 that quantum computers could break mainstream encryption technology if the progress in quantum …
Read More »Spigen’s Discounted Magnetic Battery Pack Can Keep Your iPhone Charged From Anywhere
Gone are the days when you’d have to scramble for an outlet to get some juice back into a low-battery or dead phone. Thankfully, there are plenty of other charging options out there today like built-in USB-charging in cars and portable power banks. This Spigen ArcHybrid MagSafe magnetic battery pack takes things to the next level. With Prime Day kicking …
Read More »Best Small Soundbar for 2022
Whether you have a small TV, or only a tiny place to fit an external speaker, there’s no reason to sacrifice sound quality as result. There are quite a few great-sounding soundbars that can fit into cramped spaces, and they come with a surprising number of features. For example, the Roku Streambar is not only a compact soundbar but also …
Read More »Nomad Celebrates Turning 10 by Offering 30% Off Sitewide
Prime Day is on the way and deals are dropping everywhere as companies mark down items to compete with Amazon. Right now, accessory-maker Nomad is having a sale celebrating 10 years of providing quality phone cases by cutting prices on all full-price, in-stock Nomad items by 30% now through July 15. See at Nomad Whether you’re searching for cases for your iPhone, …
Read More »Should You Buy Apple AirPods 3 on Prime Day 2022?
This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Short answer: Yes — but only if they’re $150 or less. Prime Day could be a good time to buy the AirPods 3 if they return to near their low price. Apple AirPods 3 $150 at Amazon Should …
Read More »TV Shopping? Consider buying a 2021 TV (and Save Money)
What’s happening New 2022 TV models are now available, but plenty of 2021 TVs are still out there. Why it matters 2022 TVs might be newer, but they’re also more expensive and have similar features to the 2021 models. You’ll save money right now by grabbing a 2021 unit. Or wait until the fall when 2022 TVs will be on …
Read More »Prime Day Deals Hit the Fire TV Stick, Dropping It to Just $17
This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Bring some smarts to your existing TV without buying an entirely new screen. The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a great option for those who are still rocking regular HD TVs, by giving you access to all …
Read More »Save Up to 40% on Roku Streaming Devices With These Early Prime Day Offers
When it comes to streaming devices, Roku is our favorite brand out there. It claimed the top spot overall, and four out of nine spots total, on our list of the best streaming devices on the market in 2022. And right now, you can grab some of our favorite streaming devices of the year at a bargain. As a part …
Read More »Dish Blasts SpaceX Claim That New 5G Band Would Interfere With Starlink Internet
As the Federal Communications Commission decides whether the 12 GHz signal spectrum — currently used to beam down satellite TV as well as internet from SpaceX’s Starlink service — should be opened up to ground-based 5G service, burgeoning telecom Dish has pushed back on SpaceX’s claim that its satellite internet would be disrupted should the spectrum be used for 5G. …
Read More »Don’t Be Surprised if Your Netflix Show Sounds Different Now
Don’t be surprised if the next show or movie you watch on Netflix sounds different. Netflix announced Thursday it is rolling out spatial audio on select content to customers around the world with the help of Sennheiser. This audio format is meant provide viewers with a more immersive viewing experience. It’s like surround sound, but without the expensive system and …
Read More »