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The entertainment industry was amongst a few sectors that saw growth even during a pandemic-infested 2020. And in this segment, it was the OTT platform to which the audience flocked as they were struck indoors during the Covid-19 led lockdown.  Ever since the country went into lockdown, OTT platforms became the first choice for entertainment, a trend that was not limited only to the metro cities. Popular titles such as Sacred Games (Netflix in 2019) and Mirzapur (Amazon Prime Videos in 2020) came out with a second season, reports surfaced of upcoming seasons for some of the other titles that made waves last year.  We at TechRadar thought it would be a best time to sneak a peak into some of the titles that are getting ready as we speak and could hit the screens in 2021. Of course, we are limiting our research only to web series and will possibly follow it up with one more where we will discuss movie titles slated for launch this year.  Don't know about the timer here,...

Sony’s long-awaited next-gen console, the PlayStation 5 has finally been unveiled. We now know almost everything about it: its specs, which games will it support, VR capabilities and how it stacks up to the new Xbox Series X on paper. The last piece of the puzzle was when it will land in India. The new console was showcased a few weeks ago, after which retailers started confirming if they will be pre-order partners. Most western countries will get it on November 12 followed by many more on November 19 in the second wave. Oddly, Sony India had been silent on the matter, leaving fans disgruntled.  If you’re looking to get a PS5 in India, here are all the details currently available around its pricing, timelines and if it is worth getting over the corresponding Xbox. Cut to the chase What is it? The next-gen PlayStation console. When will it release? February 2, 2021 What will the PS5 cost? Starting at Rs 39,990 PS5 launch date and price in India Official Indian...

The PlayStation 5 launch date in India is finally out after a tedious wait. Sony is set to launch it’s newest console in the country on February 2 with pre-bookings going live at 12 PM on January 12.  This comes in a statement directly from Sony India which confirmed that the PS5 consoles will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, Shop at Sony Center, Vijay Sales and other authorized retailers. The company says that pre-orders will be available until stocks last at these retailers.  This announcement comes after dramatic events that saw the PlayStation fanbase in India hound Sony India for information on the launch of the PS5. But Sony India has been sporadic and non-responsive at best to all queries up until now.  Buy PS5 in India Rs 49,990 | Rs 39,990 (Digital Edition) View Deal PS5 price in India, release date and pre-orders Sony PS5 units bought from the grey market will not get warranty cover PS5 review Road to t...

The upcoming OnePlus Watch was supposed to mark the company’s entry into the wearable segment. A new development suggests that we will see a budget fitness tracker launch before the smartwatch, in the form of the OnePlus Band. In 2020, OnePlus expanded to many new product categories such as mid-range smartphones, affordable smart TVs, true wireless earphones and more. Reports from Android Central state that the connected device ecosystem will continue to grow in 2021. Budget fitness trackers have seen a lot of interest in recent months, and it looks like OnePlus wants a piece of the pie. Some other OnePlus Band specs and features were leaked by Mukul Sharma in a video, which once again suggests that OnePlus is going after the segment that the Xiaomi Mi Band series pioneered in India. It remains to be seen if it will be a region-exclusive product or not.  Cut to the chase What is it? OnePlus’s first fitness tracker When is it out? Early 2021 How much will it cost? Li...

T-Mobile has revealed that it suffered a data breach in which customers' proprietary network information (CPNI), including their phone numbers and call records, was exposed online. Earlier this week, the US telecom began informing its customers via text message that a security incident had occurred that may have impacted some of their account information.  However, T-Mobile provided further details in a notice of security incident on its website and explained that its security team recently discovered “malicious, unauthorized access” to its systems. We've put together a list of the best ransomware protection software Keep your devices virus free with the best malware removal software Also check out our roundup of the best patch management software Following this discovery, an investigation was launched with assistance from leading cybersecurity forensic experts to determine what happened and exactly what customer information was exposed. Customer proprietary netwo...

Security researchers have discovered a new malware that installs a legitimate cryptocurrency mining program on poorly secured Windows and Linux servers.  Intezer’s Avigayil Mechtinger, who specializes in malware analysis, has been tracking the multi-platform worm that installs XMRig Miner to mine the Monero cryptocurrency since early December.   According to Mechtinger, the worm targets public facing MySQL, Tomcat, and Jenkins installations that have weak passwords. We've also highlighted the best endpoint protection software Here are some of the best malware removal software Stay safe with these best ransomware protection tools Active and mutating Explaining the workflow of the worm, Mechtinger writes that the worm scans for Tomcat, Jenkins, and MySQL services with open ports and then brute-forces its way inside. It then delivers a loader script on the compromised server that’ll drop and run the XMRig Miner.  An earlier version of the worm also attempted...

CES 2021 is the first major event on the calendar for consumer electronics news in 2021, even though things are going to be different this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  It's new online format might be a bit off-putting, but for those of us looking forward to seeing the latest and greatest in tech, it's still the epicenter of the tech world with big names like Sony, Samsung, LG, AMD, Microsoft and more all taking part in the event.  CES 2021 Schedule Monday, Jan. 11: Morning  7:00 - 7:30 AM EST - Hisense 8:00 - 8:30 AM EST - LG Electronics and Bosch 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST - Samsung Electronics and HERE Technologies 10:00 - 10:30 AM EST - Panasonic and Philips and Skyworth 11:00 - 11:30 AM EST - Canon and TCL and Mercedez-Benz Monday, Jan. 11: Afternoon  Noon - 12:30 PM EST - Magna International and Kohler 1:00 - 1:30 PM EST - Intel/Mobileye 2:00 - 2:30 PM EST - OMRON Healthcare 3:00 - 3:30 PM EST - Caterpillar and CTA'S 2021 Tech Trends to Watch ...

One of the big tech trends at CES 2021 could be transparent displays, and LG is leading the charge with a showcase of where its 55-inch transparent OLED technology could feature in our everyday lives. Currently, LG is the only company manufacturering transparent OLED displays, but there are others making transparent LCD screens. LG claims that its OLED technology is superior, with its panels achieving 40% transparency, where as LCD only offers 10%. During CES 2021, LG will show off its 55-inch transparent OLED in a number of ways, including seeing the panel being built into a frame that's designed to sit at the foot of your bed.  CES 2021 : all the new tech you can expect to see Best OLED TV : 6 incredible TVs from LG, Sony and more Hands on: LG Signature Series OLED TV R (65R9 rollable television) The TV will be able to rise out of the frame (as we've seen with traditional TV-in-bed configurations), and display information at a variety of aspect ratios - meaning you...

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A credit to the pace of our world’s technological innovation, today’s audio landscape is almost unrecognizable to the previous decade. We now ask our smart speakers and headphones to play music for us, our wireless headphones are good enough to consign wired pairs to a museum, and modern turntables mean that we're increasingly listening to a format that was on its deathbed in the late ‘80s. Accessing millions of high-quality songs at the touch of a button is no longer a pipe dream, either. Here, we take a look at the biggest audio trends of the last decade – the upsurge of streaming, voice control and vinyl amidst the decline of music piracy, CDs and the headphone jack – for the 2010s will be remembered for much more than Gangnam Style, meme culture, and the perceived color of that dress... The last ten years in audio Bluetooth has hugely advanced headphones quality (Image credit: Sony) 1. Wireless headphones Those AirPods in your ears or Sony headphones around you...

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It’s been a phenomenal year for video games, which makes narrowing down the best games of 2020 a difficult task.  The launch of the PS5 , Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles have also added to a wealth of riches gamers could enjoy, providing brand new releases that take advantage of the power of next-gen systems and unique capabilities. The new consoles have also added a new lease of life to older titles thanks to backwards compatibility and free next-gen upgrades. We’ve been rather spoiled as gamers, then, but we’ve still managed to whittle down the best games of 2020 that you may have missed or simply want to revisit into one succinct list. Of course, we can’t include everything here, but these titles were particularly enjoyed by the TechRadar team. From emotional rollercoasters to immersive virtual worlds or wonderful day-to-day distractions, these are the best games of 2020. Best PS4 games : the PlayStation 4 games you need to play Best Xbox One games : the most e...