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India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio is offering a new range of prepaid plans that come bundled with unrestricted access to all content on Disney+ Hotstar , starting from Rs 499. Jio’s new plans, in addition to offering 1 year subscription of Disney+ Hotstar, comes bundled with unlimited voice, data, SMS, Jio Apps and other benefits, a company statement said. The revision is largely on the back of Disney+ Hotstar revising its plan and offerings in Indian market. Jio begins 5G trials in Mumbai with indigenous equipment Annabelle Sethupathi to stream on Disney+ Hotstar New plans available from today Jio earlier bundled Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription (access to live sports, Hotstar specials, movies and TV shows and dubbed content in 3 Indian languages) in its plans that started from Rs 401. The new Jio plans will offer all the old benefits on Disney+ Hotstar plus new library of  international content in English language including Disney+ originals, TV shows fro...

In the race to deliver the cheapest 5G smartphone in Australia, a new contender has landed in pole position thanks to the arrival of Samsung's Galaxy A22 5G handset, which is available to purchase from today for an incredibly affordable price. At AU$349, Samsung's 5G-ready Galaxy A22 has snuck ahead of Oppo's A54 by AU$10, despite offering twice the internal storage capacity. It's also AU$20 cheaper than Vivo's Y52 smartphone. Best cheap phones in Australia 2021 Best mid-range phones in Australia 2021 Best phones in Australia 2021 Samsung Galaxy A22 5G: specs and availability Sporting MediaTek's MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7nm) chipset, the Samsung Galaxy A22 offers ultra-fast cellular network speeds – so long as your phone plan allows for 5G access. You also get a 6.6-inch FHD TFT 'Infinity-V' display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard storage (with slot for microSD expansion up to 1TB), a side-mounted fingerprint scanner an...

Boult Audio Encore true wireless earbuds have been launched in India. The new affordable TWS from Boult Audio, an India brand will take on the Noise Buds Air , Realme Buds Q2 Neo, and Oppo Enco W11 in the sub Rs 2,000 segment .   Boult Audio Encore price and availability Buy Boult Audio Encore on Amazon Rs 1,999  The Boult Audio Encore are priced at Rs 1,999 and they are now available on Amazon. They are available in Black and White colour options.   Boult Audio Encore specs and features The Boult Audio Encore true wireless earbuds come with a uniquely designed oval-shaped bud with a nozzle angled at 60-degree. This new design approach is said to deliver the audio directly into the ear canal. The nozzle along with soft silicone ear tips is said to offer additional isolation.  They also come with quad microphone technology that is set to cut out the environmental noise to offer a noise-free audio and video experience. It features ENC which works for...

In addition to accelerating the global appetite for website building , the pandemic has also led to a surge in low code adoption according to new research from Mendix . The Siemens-owned software company surveyed 2,025 individuals including 1,209 IT pros and 816 software developers in the US, China, UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands to compile its new “ The State of Low-Code 2021: A Look Back, The Light Ahead ” report. The report's findings revealed that 77 percent of enterprise in six countries have already adopted low code while 75 percent of IT leaders said “it's a trend they can't afford to miss”. In addition to allowing organizations to develop custom applications faster, low code also removes the barriers associated with traditional programming while making software development more accessible to a broader range of people. We've put together a list of the  best app development software These are the  best Linux distros for developers Also check ou...

The Xbox Series X restock today at GameStop happened and if you follow our Xbox restock Twitter tracker Matt Swider – and turn on notifications for alerts – you will get a notification when the Xbox is in stock next. The big GameStop Xbox Series X restock today, August 31, focused on the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console, priced at $549 for this limited-edition version. Only a few US retailers have will have this special edition Xbox console in 2021 and it goes fast. We're also tracking the normal Xbox Series X at a dozen other stores, including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon and Antonline to name a few. What's the best? Our Walmart Xbox restock alerts help thousands get a console, and while it has some long shipping times, it's become the most reliable retailer for Xbox Series X in the US. Here's what to do to find Xbox Series X in stock: Xbox restock directions ► When? Follow Xbox restock Twitter tracker Matt Swider and turn on notifications for instan...

Thai regional airline Bangkok Airways has acknowledged it fell victim to a cybersecurity attack, which has robbed it off personally identifiable information (PII) of customers. In a statement , the airline admitted that threat actors had managed to steal sensitive information about its passengers including their name, physical and electronic contact details, passport information, historical travel details, as well as “partial credit card information.” “On 23 August 2021, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited discovered that the company had been a victim of [a] cybersecurity attack which resulted in unauthorized and unlawful access to its information system,” the company added. TechRadar needs you! We're looking at how our readers use VPNs with streaming sites like Netflix so we can improve our content and offer better advice. This survey won't take more than 60 seconds of your time, and we'd hugely appreciate if you'd share your experiences with us. >> Cl...

While we’d just heard a rumor that the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be revealed on September 13, potentially launching ahead of the iPhone 13 , a new rumor claims Google will unveil both phones in mid-October, with a Google Pixel 6 release date on October 28. The new dates were announced by leaker Jon Prosser via Front Page Tech ; he cited his own sources for both the Google Pixel 6 release date of October 28 when the phone is available in stores and when both are open for pre-order on October 19. While he wasn’t sure when the expected #MadeByGoogle launch event would be, he guessed that the latter date would be a good guess. EXCLUSIVE: NO. The Google Pixel 6 is NOT launching the day before the iPhone 13 event 😂Here’s when it’s actually coming 👇https://t.co/1vitXLfLMT August 31, 2021 See more In the post, Prosser admonished media (and by inclusion, TechRadar) for repeating the previous claim of a September 13 launch date, which came from leaker Bald Panda on Weibo ...

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South Korea has passed a new bill that forces app stores to let developers use payment systems of their choice. Essentially, this means app devs can sidestep Apple and Google’s up to 30% cuts by transacting directly with consumers or using a service that takes a smaller cut. The Telecommunications Business Act bill passed by South Korea’s National Assembly will become law when it’s signed by President Moon Jae-in, Bloomberg reported, which could be as early as next month.  The bill has obvious implications for Apple and Google’s businesses, as well as the ongoing legal suits Epic Studios brought against both companies. Epic would now be able to secure payments from users directly by using its own pay system and avoid giving Apple or Google any cut of the revenue.  Apple has used its App Store as a gatekeeper for software, requiring developers to run through its approval process to release apps intended to run on iPhones (on iOS) and iPads (on iPadOS). Google permits ‘side...

As the pandemic has left SMBs short on funds at a time when cyber threats are increasing, Kaspersky has unveiled a new free platform with tips and tricks to help them quickly improve their organization's security posture. According to the cybersecurity firm's “ How small businesses got through 2020-2021 ” report, more than half (52%) of all businesses surveyed said that financial difficulties seen during the past 12 months will likely become permanent. At the same time, 47 percent of SMBs said they struggle with funding cybersecurity improvements even if they realize the importance of protection from cyber threats. As a result, organizations are less likely to spend more on cybersecurity going forward despite increased risks from malware and ransomware . We've built a list of the best small business software available These are the best endpoint protection software solutions Also check out our roundup of the best business VPN This is why Kaspersky has created i...

In just the past few years, 4K TVs plowed through the market with a ton of features and technologies that made them almost irresistible. The best 4K TVs for gaming are offering high refresh rates and adaptive sync technologies to contend with gaming monitors , but the wide color gamuts and staggering peak brightness levels for HDR on these TVs put most gaming monitors to shame — even our favorite one, the LG UltraGear 38GN950 . A select few gaming monitors borrow TV tech like 10-bit color depths and full-array local dimming to keep up, but these “monitors” are just as large as the TVs they’re competing with. And even smaller monitors do boast HDR specs to compete with TVs, they often cost as much or more than those TVs. This leaves PC gamers who want the best visuals at their desk in a pickle: stick to a smaller monitor without the latest TV tech, pay big-screen prices for a smaller monitor, or just go big. But, how practical is it really to use a TV-sized display as a PC gaming mo...

The Labor Day TV sales event has arrived early with fantastic deals on a range of 4K TVs from retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and more. To help you find all the top offers, we're rounding up the best early Labor Day TV sales that are happening right now. The Labor Day sales event is the perfect opportunity to score massive discounts on a wide range of 4K TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and more. You'll find summer clearance prices on last year's sets as well as record-low prices on newer models, so whether you're looking for a budget HD TV or a premium OLED, our Labor Day TV sales will have you covered. While Labor Day takes place on Monday, September 6 this year, retailers like Best Buy and Walmart have already kicked off their official Labor Day sales, and we've included those top bargains below. We should start to see more deals popping up in the coming days, and we'll be updating this page with all the latest offers leading up to the...

Kingston has announced that its new high performance USB-C flash drive the DataTraveler Max is now available. The DataTraveler Max (DT Max) is one of the fastest USB drives on the market with read speeds of up to 1000 Mbps and write speeds of up to 900 Mbps. According to Kingston, the company designed the DT Max with portability and convenience in mind. However, the flash drive also features a unique ridged casing that protects its USB-C connector when its not in use and is easily moved in a single motion. We've put together a list of the best USB flash drives These are the best portable SSDs on the market Also check out our roundup of the best cloud storage Flash product manager at Kingston, Carissa Blegen provided further details on the DT Max in a press release , saying: “DT Max offers industry-leading speeds and uncompromised storage space to enable consumers to create and keep up with today’s content demands. We deliver unparalleled performance that our customer...

Standard shared web hosting packages are cheap and user-friendly, but they're also slow, inflexible, and don't have the power or functionality that professional and business users often need. If you need more than a basic host but can't afford a dedicated server or don't want to deal with the complexity of these beasts, VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting could be a smart choice. Buying a VPS plan means that you get your very own virtual server environment. You have full control over the operating system, the extensions and apps you install, and all their settings. Each physical server will still host multiple VPS customers, but not as many as with shared hosting, and typically each VPS will be allocated a share of key resources – RAM, storage space, CPU cores – for their use alone. This can be easier to manage than you might think. Many VPS plans include standard tools like cPanel to help monitor and configure your site. Some hosts will manage the service for you,...