Huawei has reportedly told suppliers that orders for its smartphones will drop by around 60% in 2021. The drop in expected phone shipments from 189 million in 2020 down to 70 million in 2021 is a result of sanctions against the Chinese smartphone maker in the US, Nikkei reported Thursday. Huawei’s phones are hugely popular …

After nearly a year of laptop scarcity and high prices, we’re finally starting to see more availability and better deals. If you’re on the hunt for a K-12-friendly machine, I’ve got one for you — though I’m going to restate my fondness for Neverware CloudReady, which can turn just about any old laptop into a capable Chromebook. It’s totally free. …

While stating that Kamala Harris and her family will uphold the highest ethical standards, Deputy White House Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said that according to the policy of the White House, the US Vice President’s name should not be used in connection with any commercial activity. This announcement from Sabrina Singh comes after the White House had earlier asked Meena …

Metroman E Sreedharan, the man credited for changing the way residents of Delhi travel is all set to join the BJP in his home state of Kerala. Kerala BJP president K.Surendran on Thursday confirmed that Sreedharan will join the party later this month. “Metroman has informed that he will be joining the BJP by taking the party membership when the …

The price of standard petrol shot up to Rs 100.13 a litre in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar on Wednesday. This is the first time that automotive fuel has crossed the Rs 100-mark anywhere in the country. In most other states, the prices mostly ruled above Rs 90 per litre as high central and state taxes bumped up the impact of rising …

A village panchayat in Bijnor, UP fined a youth Rs 1 lakh after he allegedly raped his cousin. The panchayat said he must be slapped four times to settle the rape case.   The 16-year-old accused allegedly raped his 8-year-old cousin in Nehtaur. The panchayat settled it as the survivor’s family did not go to the police.   The 8-year-old boy was …

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Google Maps will let you pay street parking and transit fares in certain cities directly through the app, Google said in a  blog post on Wednesday. Citing an effort to help people touch less stuff during a pandemic, Google said it’s partnered with Passport and ParkMobile to let you pay parking meters from Maps. A “Pay for Parking” button will …

This story is part of Crossing the Broadband Divide, CNET’s coverage of how the country is working toward making broadband access universal. Federal Communications Commission acting chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced on Wednesday the formation of a new task force dedicated to implementing “long-overdue” upgrades to improve the agency’s flawed broadband maps. But the new data isn’t likely to be available …

Microsoft has created a new set of software tools for game developers dubbed FPS Boost, which make it possible to quickly improve frame rates of older games running on the new Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles on a case-by-case basis. FPS Boost will be applied to the first compatible games Wednesday via an automatic update. The company …

NextGen TV, aka ATSC 3.0, is rolling out all over the US. Already available in dozens of cities, it holds the promise of 4K resolution, HDR, and more. The best part is that it’s available for free, over the air, using a standard antenna. The catch? You’ll need to have a new TV, or a new external tuner box, to watch …

Converting an iPad into something close to a laptop is possible if you have a keyboard and mouse or trackpad, or a case that can add both. Brydge’s newest keyboard case for the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad, called the 10.2 Max Plus, aims to be an alternative to Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard case. It’s coming out in late March, and I …

Is it possible to innovate something as basic as a USB charging cord? I guess so, because I was today years old when I learned that this exists: a cable with inline magnets so it stays coiled. Genius! There are a bunch of these floating around Amazon; I found this 3-footer for $11.68. It also has interchangeable magnetic plugs, one …

You’ll soon be able to download YouTube TV episodes and watch shows in 4K. And parents will be able to add trusted YouTube videos to the Kids app. Google has announced a new add-on option for YouTube TV that “lets viewers watch available shows in 4K or download them to their DVR to watch later offline.” This option will also …

Splatoon 3 isn’t coming until 2022, but there’s a game heading to the Switch this year that could be a great substitute. Replace ink with dodgeballs, and you’ve got Knockout City. I’ve already played a few rounds, and it holds up. Even better, it’s cross-platform including PC. The premise of Knockout City looks simple, and familiar. Teams of players running …