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Jio’s partnership with Google, Qualcomm & Intel means Android is merging with KaiOS & Chrome OS will fuel the educational sector
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Google’s $10 billion investment in India analysed, including the Jio investment
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Apple Music starts stream local campaign to support Indian musicians
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Apple Music’s advance fund for artists during the COVID19 pandemic is essentially a loan
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Explained: Why airlines in India are not issuing refunds
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Musicians: Here’s how you can live stream your performance on social media
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Indian airlines will be flying planes without a single passenger and here’s why it makes sense
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Xiaomi’s Mi Dual Driver earphones are dirt cheap, yet bad ass
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Why Apple, Google and Amazon need to give better royalties to musicians on streams during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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India Lockdown: Here’s how small businesses are bleeding due to the e-commerce shutdown
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Why everyone should curb back on streaming content on the internet while quarantined
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Karajimo to release debut album Lunar Howl in May
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Indian government is illegally spying on you in the name of improving call quality
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Apple’s new iPad Pro gives a glimpse of the future of the Mac
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Coronavirus: Here’s how airlines may go bankrupt by end of May 2020
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You can donate unused CPU and GPU power to help combat Coronavirus
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Why Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note 9 Pro is the people’s phone
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Why Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ is the best Android smartphone in the world
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warpcore recommends 5.9
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The Indian Government wants to censor streaming services and here’s why it’ll be a disastrous move
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warpcore recommends 5.8
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warpcore recommends 5.7
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warpcore recommends 5.6
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warpcore recommends 5.5
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warpcore recommends 5.4
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warpcore recommends 5.3
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Kidnap: Bought to you by your friendly neighbourhood pals at Warpcore, Matt Relton, aka Kidnap consistently releases music that through...4 min
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Why Apple’s HomePod is a great sound system
Last night, almost like an assassin, Apple dropped the HomePod in India for a cool price of Rs 19,900. There was no noise about it...2 min
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How the iPad changed computing in 10 years
On January 27, 2010, Apple’s late founder and CEO Steve Jobs launched the iPad to a packed audience. It quickly became the fastest-selling consumer electronics...4 min
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Billie Eilish wins big at the Grammy’s amidst ratings dip
After the dust settled on a nearly 4-hour long marathon filled with performances, awards and a solemn tribute, 18-year old Billie Eilish walked away with...4 min
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Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is its best premium smartphone for India
Gone are the days when people used to throng to buy the latest Galaxy smartphone. Sure, Samsung being Samsung, it still sells tons of phones...3 min
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6 Essential EdOne Tracks
EdOne’s music is both personal and collaborative, with a meat and potatoes melodic techno bed that is ripe for some experimentation. With an equal dose...2 min
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Episodes that every Trekkie should see before the premiere of Star Trek Picard
Considering Star Trek: Picard is a continuation of the story of Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek the next generation (TNG), most people, Genz, in...1 min
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warpcore recommends 5.2
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Loek van den Berg Quintet: A modern jazz collective known for their expressive compositions and immaculate control on their instruments,...4 min
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Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to September 17
Through a statement released via their official twitter handle, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) revealed that the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 will not make its April...1 min
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Pioneer DJ launches the DJM-V10 6-channel Professional DJ Mixer
Pioneer DJ has launched the DJM-V10, a mixer that enables artists to craft formidable sonic landscapes. Made specifically for the live musicians, the new 6-channel...1 min
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Why Xiaomi should launch its Mi Notebooks in India
Xiaomi is hitting the next phase of its growth in India as it marks its 6th year in its biggest international market rounding up with...2 min
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Hands-on with Xiaomi’s crazy Mi Mix Alpha concept phone
If you ask Xiaomi’s executives, they will always say that the “Mi” brand of smartphones represents their cutting edge. However, that will confuse you if...3 min
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Billie Eilish is recording James Bond’s new theme song
Confirmed via a tweet from James Bond’s official twitter account, 18-year old Billie Eilish will be crooning the new James Bond theme song for the...1 min
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Joker leads the 92nd Oscar Nominations with 11 nods
The nominations for 92nd Oscars are in and Joker leads the ballot with 11 nods. This includes nominations for Todd Philips (Best Director) and Joaquin...2 min
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Encryption backdoors are a “terrible idea” says Satya Nadella
In a meeting with reporters in New York, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella spoke against an encryption backdoor that will be tailored for law enforcement. In...1 min
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warpcore recommends 5.1
warpcore at The Kimono Club: warpcore’s got a rager planned on the 17th at The Kimono Club in Delhi. The line-up features our very own...4 min
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CES proves that 2020 will be an exciting year for PCs
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which happens every year in Las Vegas, Nevada, has always stood for wild technology showcases that rarely are close to...6 min
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Why the OnePlus Concept One is going to be a gadget that you can’t buy
OnePlus has seen a meteoric rise in the last couple of years on the heels of its highly successful premium flagship killing smartphones. In big-ticket...3 min
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What makes Intel’s new DG1 GPU unique and formidable
For years, Intel dominated CPUs and desktop chipsets, however, in the 2010s with the waning ascendency of Moore’s Law and increase in AI workloads, star...3 min
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6 Essential TRIKK Tracks
Hailing from Portugal, TRIKK’s music is a little tough to describe. The beats pulsate at a steady rhythm while small melodies appear and disappear amidst...1 min
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CES 2020: 5 things to expect
Back at the dawn of the last decade, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), used to be the coolest place to be. It was the world’s...3 min
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Ricky Gervais takes it to Hollywood in a scathing monologue at the Golden Globes
Whenever Ricky Gervais takes the stand at the Golden Globes, you know you are in for some Zingers! A particularly nasty burn at the end...2 min
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Why Realme Buds Air are a gateway to an AirPods like experience on a diet
Back in 2019, when rumours started swirling about Realme developing true wireless earbuds, there was a huge chance that they would draw inspiration from Apple....3 min
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warpcore recommends 5.0
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR warpcore presents TRIKK: Say hello to 2020 with warpcore’s first big party to kick off its new residency at Summer...4 min
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warpcore recommends 4.9
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Summer House Café pres FILM: Sanil Sudan aka FILM combines elements of House and Techno with sonic landscapes influenced by...2 min
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Everything we know about NaVIC
What exactly is NaVIC and how does it work? We are so glad you asked. Here's a quick rundown of everything we know so far.2 min
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Prateek Kuhad’s Cold/Mess makes Barack Obama’s 2019 playlist
With nearly 5 million views on YouTube, folk-pop artist Prateek Kuhad’s song “Cold/Mess” made it almost everyone’s playlist since it was uploaded in December last...1 min
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Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset: An easy recommendation for any gamer
Logitech’s G-series has made a name for itself in the pro-gaming segment. The company’s G branded peripherals are designed in conjunction with competitive gamers and...3 min
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warpcore recommends 4.8
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Christmas Eve at Raise the bar: On the 24th, Raise the Bar at Gurgaon will play host to a cacophony...5 min
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Why Apple’s late 2018 iPad Pro is its gadget of the decade
When one looks back at this decade, then most people will outline the iPhone 4, the first iPad, the Apple Watch, the MacBook Air and...6 min
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20 gadgets that defined the last year of the decade
2019 has been an interesting year for the consumer electronics industry. It can be argued that it was the most boring year for gadgets in...7 min
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5 reasons why Disney can properly move away from George Lucas’s legacy with the end of the Rise of Skywalker
Disney always had an insurmountable challenge with the Star Wars sequel trilogy. There was never a way to satisfy everyone. And Disney got off to...3 min
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You should stop relying on free VPNs because they are not private and slow
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are being increasingly used by everyone to mask their activities online in light of the increased online surveillance and clamp down...4 min
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Richie Hawtin is exploring new possibilities for live music with his app
A good DJ set is many things, euphoric, trance-like and full of memorable hooks to jam to while you get your ‘groove’ on. A good...2 min
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How Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker attempts to rid itself from the sins of the Last Jedi
Before one can address, how good a movie was the last Star Wars movie that ends the Skywalker saga, it is important to know that...4 min
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What is FASTag? Why is the government making it mandatory?
The Government of India has made it mandatory for all vehicles to have a FASTag installed by January 15, 2020. Currently, toll collection happens majorly...4 min
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Why the Data Protection Bill will make India an Orwellian state
The much-awaited Personal Data Protection Bill of 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last week and it has set the cat amongst the pigeons....6 min
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6 essential Blackstratblues tracks
The brainchild of Warren Mendoza – known for his work with the awesome band Zero – Blackstratblues is an exploration of ironically, more than just...1 min
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Chandrayaan-2 continues to orbit the Moon; But what went wrong with the Vikram lander?
India is keen on exploring space and even though it’s a developing economy with a host of other challenges, it has managed to pull-off marvellous...4 min
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10 tips to maintain good online hygiene and not be tracked
With what’s happening in India, it almost feels like a return to the dark ages. With the government tracking people who are voicing opinions actively...4 min
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How U2 won India over in 3 hours
With 22 Grammy Awards, more than 170 million records sold, and a fanbase that transcends generations, there is no bigger band in the world than...4 min
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Why Dell’s XPS 13 is the modern MacBook Air
Back in 2012, Apple wowed the world with the launch of the MacBook Air. It was a culmination of many things that Apple had been...5 min
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warpcore recommends 4.7
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Magnetic Fields Festival 2019 Official Post Party: Auro Kitchen and Bar, fills its space with a Techno brigade of who’s...5 min
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Why Microsoft’s Xbox Series X could be the most powerful gaming console of the next generation
When one thinks about modern console gaming, then there are basically two players that matter — Microsoft and Sony with their Xbox and PlayStation brands...4 min
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How Google’s co-founders are having their cake and eating it too
Last week, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced they’re stepping down from their active roles at Alphabet and handing over the reins to...9 min
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warpcore recommends 4.6
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR The Piano Man Presents SkyEyes: If you ache for some true retro blues and psychedelia, The Piano Man Gurugram invites...4 min
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: The chip that will power your next expensive Android phone
Every year, like clockwork, Qualcomm, hosts tons of journalists and bloggers from around the world in Maui, Hawaii, to unveil its latest silicon which will...4 min
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Why Mi Credit is unique and logical for India
Getting a line of credit is extremely difficult in India because of an economic slowdown and low customer trust. New-age startups like ZestMoney are trying...3 min
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Sundar Pichai is now CEO of Google’s parent Alphabet
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced that they are stepping down from the leadership role of the parent company Alphabet. The duo...2 min
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Here’s why Tesla’s Cybertruck will not be coming to India anytime soon
Tesla’s first pick-up truck, the Cybertruck, has had the auto industry in splits with its daring futuristic design and incredible utility. Its futuristic angular armoured...3 min
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warpcore recommends 4.5
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Krank Sessions x Nightvibe | Tim Engelhardt LIVE (Vivrant): Auro Kitchen and bar is hosting a night of deep house...4 min
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Apple’s first music award stars with Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X
While many people were curious what was Apple cooking for a strange off the script December press event in San Jose now things stand more...1 min
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Why are Apple’s AirPods Pro so unique?
Apple’s AirPods Pro have already taken the world by storm, so much so that analysts are predicting that the Cupertino based company could sell...2 min
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Will Boeing’s 737 MAX fly again after being grounded for 8 months?
Aviation is widely regarded to be the safest form of travel. Unfortunately, the safety bubble popped last year when a Lion Air flight crashed soon...6 min
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Steam Autumn Sale: The 10 best deals for today
The Valve brand is riding high following the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, the first entry in the super-popular franchise in 12 years. It’s also a...2 min
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Wireless charging is useless: Try using VOOC on the Realme X2 Pro
One of the tentpole features of the new Realme X2 Pro is its VOOC 50-watt supercharging which has been developed by Oppo. It charges your...2 min
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Why the Realme X2 Pro is the most impressive budget flagship of 2019
2019 has been a year of budget flagships. Increasingly, it is possible to have a high-end Android smartphone for less than Rs 40,000. While that...3 min
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warpcore recommends 4.4
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR Milkman Presents Mad Miran: Check out Auro Kitchen and Bar on the 28th for some truly eclectic electronica. DJ Mad...2 min
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Google Nest Mini launched in India: why is it a big deal?
Google has discreetly launched the Google Nest Mini in India. The small, puck-shaped speaker is available on Flipkart for Rs 4,499 and comes to our...2 min
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Is Moto Razr the first true foldable phone?
Foldable phones have had a rough time of it lately. And when I say lately, I say it loosely as we’ve just seen the first...2 min
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Valve drops announcement trailer for Half-Life Alyx, releasing in March 2020
“There was a time they cared nothing for Miss Vance… When their only experience of humanity was a crowbar coming at them down a steel...2 min
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JetPrivilege is now InterMiles and here’s everything you need to know
Jet Airways, India’s first private airline stopped operations in the first half of 2019 because it had no operating cash and rising debts. In all...4 min
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Why Apple AirPods Pro are almost perfect
Let’s get one thing out of the way — using the “pro” moniker is an age-old marketing tactic and Apple is not the first one...3 min
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What is Mastodon? How is it different from Facebook or Twitter?
Over the course of the last two decades, there have been numerous social networks which have propped up. However, only a handful of them have...4 min
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warpcore recommends 4.3
Best gigs in Delhi NCR warp 50 feat Blot!: This weekend warpcore celebrates its 50th basement party with a public event at Mango kitchen and...2 min
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How Apple has gone from being a know it all, to listening more to its users in 2019
You read that right. Apple is actually listening to its users more so than it has ever done so in perhaps the last two decades....7 min
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Vodafone-Idea and Airtel should stop whining because they could’ve reacted before Jio debuted
In the last couple of years, 4G has been quickly being rolled out in developed markets including India. The first time I used it was...6 min
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Why UPI is India’s most under-rated achievement in the fin-tech space
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is a widely used protocol in India for instantly transferring money between two bank accounts. While this sounds quite simple and...4 min
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warpcore recommends 4.2
Best Gigs in Delhi NCR F16s: Ownage Entertainment’s IP, SoundTank, celebrates its first year with the brilliant, Chennai-based alternative pop band, The F16s. The band’s...3 min
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Why Xiaomi’s MiTV 4X is the people’s smart TV
Smart TVs were a buzzword for the longest time. Every year at CES, brands like Samsung, LG and Sony would show you new resolutions, new...3 min
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6 things Google should’ve included in the Pixel 4 to make it the perfect Android smartphone
Now that Google’s Pixel 4 has been in the market for the last 3 weeks and largely it hasn’t set the market on fire, let’s...3 min
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WhatsApp was hacked, but is it safe to use now?
A couple of days ago WhatsApp confirmed that its service was compromised in India and more than 1400 users were being spied upon. These users...3 min
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Six essential Mr. Bill songs
Mr. Bill has been a leader in the audio production world for years. His productions of dazzlingly intricate originals, remixes, and collaborations with other stars...2 min
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warpcore recommends 4.1
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Tuhin Mehta b2b MiniTechProject: These two stalwarts of techno are performing a rare B2B at Auro on November 7 which...3 min
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Vodafone-Idea is in a state of emergency; Everything you need to know about the beleaguered telco
Vodafone is one of the most easily recognisable brands in India and has been operating in India for decades. The company previously operated as “Vodafone...4 min
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Why Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 Pro is a gamer’s phone first making it a Poco F1 successor
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note range of smartphones have been the most popular smartphones in India in the last 3 years. And with good reason, as these...2 min
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3 Best gaming phones in India
With games like PUBG, Fortnite and Call of Duty Mobile being the rage, the gaming capabilities of the modern smartphone become a core competency that most consumers demand. In...2 min
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Best Tuhin Mehta and MiniTech project songs
As one of the godfathers of the Indian underground music movement, Tuhin Mehta is one of the most coveted electronic acts in the country. He’s...2 min
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IndiGo has ordered 300 new aircraft; here’s why it’s a huge deal
India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo today confirmed it has further placed an order for 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and the total deal...4 min
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5 reasons why Apple’s new AirPods Pro are a big deal for the audio industry
They were leaked not once, not twice but numerous times. We always knew that they were coming, but the question was when. But when Apple...2 min
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warpcore gig recommendations 4.0
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Dorian Concept: Dorian Concept is the alias of Austrian virtuoso Oliver Johnson. He has gone from producing tracks in solitude...3 min
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Here’s how Jio is pushing India’s telecom industry in a crisis
Reliance’s Jio has now become a household name and it’s the country’s largest telecom operator by number of active subscribers. Debuting in 2016, the company...4 min
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Best Air Purifiers to beat the Diwali pollution
Now that the dust has settled and Diwali is past us, naturally the pollution levels have gone up, so there is a grave need for...2 min
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Analysis: How BBK Electronics is countering Xiaomi in India
Xiaomi is one of the most widely recognised mobile brands in India today and it’s no surprise they control almost 26% of the market. Thanks...8 min
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Selena Gomez’ songs are out with videos shot on the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Selena Gomez has released two new singles via Interscope records in the last two days, a surprise for all her fans and largely anticipated in...2 min
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Why OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition is a paradox
Just like the iconic formula one car maker McLaren, the new OnePlus 7T Pro is a paradox. You love it undoubtedly but then you also...2 min
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How the best smartphone cameras are now propelled by custom silicon not the best optics
2019 is proof that the best camera phones don’t necessarily have the best camera optics, but they do come with custom silicon which is allowing...4 min
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Best gadgets to gift this Diwali
With Diwali just around the corner, it is officially gifting season in India. This also coincides with some great deals on online platforms as well...3 min
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The Crown is coming back to Netflix, watch the new trailer
We can’t seem to get over our British past— as if the colonisation wasn’t enough, we are obsessed with The Crown; and the trailer for...2 min
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What makes the Joker so special and fucked up
I think by now most people have seen the Joaquin Phoenix’s eponymous Joker which many people have dubbed to be one of the favourites to...2 min
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Why Nokia 7.2 is a great phone midrange for business users
HMD Global is a strange beast — while being home to Nokia’s smartphones, its phone doesn’t pander to the rat race of checking all boxes...3 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.9
Delhi NCR Mehak Anand Collective: Mehak Anand Collective will be taking over the stage at Hard Rock Cafe, Gurgaon with their power packed performance. Expect...1 min
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6 essential Dorian Concept tracks
There is a certain element of playfulness and wonder that can be heard in the music of the Viennese-born, self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer Oliver Thomas...1 min
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Why Google Pixel 4 isn’t launching in India
Google’s Pixel 4 has created a furore on the internet because it is not launching in India. This comes after the Pixel line made India...4 min
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In the wake of the super impressive iPhone 11 Pro, Google has its work cut out with Pixel 4
In the last 3 years, Google’s Pixel smartphone has one-upped the iPhone in one key area — photography. Google’s lead in imaging was unexpected as...3 min
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Which one is better? OnePlus 7T or OnePlus 7T Pro
Earlier in the year when OnePlus decided to launch two phones for the first time in its history — the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7...2 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.7
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Aswekeepsearching: India’s first modern post-rock band has been turning heads and perking up ears over the world for a while...3 min
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Confused between iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro? Here’s what you should buy
Apple’s new iPhone’s are the most impressive iPhone models in 5 years. They may not represent a major change in design like the iPhone X...2 min
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Why Android 10 updates haven’t hit many Android One phones yet?
Google announced its first Pixel phone in 2016 and a few years before that, it partnered with other makers to release the Nexus smartphones. These...3 min
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Six essential Interstellar Funk tracks
Olf van Elden a.k.a. Interstellar Funk is a Dutch producer whose sound stands out because of its imperfections, its human warmth and its rough charm....1 min
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Six essential The Funk District tracks
Mexican producer, Fernando Mendoza A.K.A. The Funk District brings perfect summer energy, despite us bidding adieu to our favourite time of the year— he fills...1 min
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Sony PlayStation 5 coming in Q4 2020: What to expect
Sony today announced that it is launching the PlayStation 5 in the holiday season of 2020, which points towards November 2020, just like the PlayStation...2 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.7
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Interstellar funk & the Funk District: What marks out Interstellar Funk’s productions and DJ sets are Olf Van Elden’s love...3 min
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Apple’s macOS Catalina is not primed for musicians yet, download at your own peril
Apple’s latest operating system for the Mac, macOS Catalina finally dropped last evening after being in a beta for months since June. The operating system...1 min
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Is Xiaomi’s Poco brand dead?
Alvin Tse, the man who was said to be the global head of Xiaomi’s enthusiast-focused sub-brand Poco announced on Twitter a couple of hours ago...2 min
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Why 2020 will be Apple’s coming out party in India
Apple will go big in India in 2020. The evidence is all around hidden in plain sight. Today, famed Apple watcher Ming-Chi-Kuo proclaimed that Apple...3 min
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Microsoft’s new Surface products are incredible but their innovation isn’t stifled by the scale that plagues Apple today
The last Apple keynote that truly wowed everyone was the iconic launch of the iPad in January 2010 by an ailing Steve Jobs. A couple...5 min
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The return of the king: The iPhone 11 is Apple’s best effort in 5 years
Every year when an iPhone is launched, Tim Cook proclaims that it is the best iPhone that Apple has ever made. Of course, it’s always...4 min
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Six must-listen-to Sansibar tracks
This DJ’s sound is truly transportive, inter-dimensional and cognizant of its times and where it needs to take its listeners. Here are our 6 essential...1 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.6
Delhi NCR Sansibar: By manipulating rhythms and frequencies Sansibar turns the intergalactic cosmic rays to a sonic voyage from above to below. Rooted in Helsinki’s...2 min
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OnePlus 7T, the best mainstream Android phone in the world?
You know, there is a problem when you’re trying to quantify a product in absolutes. And OnePlus’s T models which are more refinements of their...3 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.5
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Christian Löffler (live): The one and only Christian Löffler is performing his live set on Thursday, 26 September at Auro...3 min
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Xiaomi’s Mi neckband Bluetooth earphones are great affordable travel companions
These days most smartphones don’t have the headphone jack, which makes it problematic for a lot of people to enjoy music on the go. Of...2 min
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5 ways Google’s Nest Home Hub gives a slick peek into our Star Trek-like future
If you’re a fan of the iconic TV series, Star Trek, then you have to admire Google as a company which is bringing a lot...2 min
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Apple iPhone 11 reviews suggest, it has the best smartphone camera which was unexpected
A lot of people have called the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro boring updates to Apple’s golden goose. The iPhone which has been credited...2 min
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Far Out Left Festival returns this November with a blistering line-up
Far Out Left is a boutique two-day festival that celebrates the contemporaneity of electronic music while also coalescing art and culture in its atmosphere. It’s...2 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.4
Delhi NCR DJ Stingray: Milkman is celebrating two years of mad parties and entertainment. For their sophomore anniversary, they have the majestic and seasoned Electronic...4 min
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Cool music Apple showed off during product showcase at iPhone keynote
The latest Apple keynote for the launch of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro not only got consumers excited around the world with the...3 min
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Apple is now the world’s best silicon company, but not the sexy design-focused creator of lifestyle gadgets
The Apple of today is wildly different from what most people think of it as. Most people still think of it as the company behind...4 min
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Meet Apple’s silicon VP Sribalan Santhanam who became its first Indian executive to speak at an iPhone keynote
For years, Apple has been pushing diversity and the very embodiment of its push towards this has been at its keynotes. Last evening, during the...1 min
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Apple Watch Series 5 is the weakest update for Cupertino’s best product in 5 years
Apple did something strange at its “by innovation only event” – on the fifth anniversary of the Apple Watch, the one product that has also...2 min
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Apple’s 7th generation iPad is basically a 2017 iPad Pro but that’s why it’s brilliant
Yes, you read that right, I’m calling the 7th generation iPad which Apple launched yesterday, a rebranded 2017 iPad Pro, but that’s not a bad...2 min
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Why the older iPhone XR is more expensive than the OnePlus 7 Pro
Now that the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models have been announced, there is a massive revision in the price of the iPhone XR....3 min
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Why Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro will be the best phone for creators
People usually take things on face value, but when one judges Apple’s products one always needs to delve into the details. After all, the devil...4 min
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Apple’s new iPhones are here, and here’s why you should be lining up your kidneys for sale
These days nothing is hidden about what Apple is planning. What used to be like a script out of an Agatha Christie novel, today is...3 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.3
Delhi NCR Wiz Khalifa: American rapper and singer-songwriter Cameron Jibril Thomaz, more popularly known as Wiz Khalifa is on a two-city tour this September to...4 min
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Eureka, Apple Music finally has a web interface
It has taken Apple a little over 4 years, but finally, it’s music streaming service, Apple Music now has a web interface, albeit in beta....1 min
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Android 10 is here: what it means for Android users
Right on point, Google has started rolling out Android 10 to its Pixel smartphones. This was highly expected as last month Google announced a change...1 min
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5 reasons HMD Global’s Nokia 8.1 is now the best sub 15k smartphone for creators
While HMD Global’s smartphones have generally struggled to compete with the likes of Xiaomi and Realme, the so-called online stalwarts of the Indian smartphone market,...1 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.1
Gigs in Delhi NCR Tre Ess x The Mellow Turtle and Ethnica (live): Ranchi based Hip-Hop-Blues-Electronica duo Tre Ess or Sumit Singh Solanki x The...2 min
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Apple iPhone 11 launch: expectations and wishlist
September is the month of Apple. It is like clockwork. Now that Apple has sent across its “By innovation only” invitation for the launch of...4 min
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warpcore weekend guide 3.0
This is a big weekend for music in all the major cities— there’s something for everyone, with music ranging from electronic to jazz to industrial...2 min
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6 ways Galaxy Note 10+ proves that Samsung has fallen behind Huawei by 6 months
By all measures, the new Galaxy Note 10+ is a fantastic smartphone. It also is a reminder of the fact that Samsung has been chasing...3 min
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Xiaomi’s Mi A3 is their best phone of the year & the only phone to consider if the budget is less than Rs 25,000
Xiaomi has had a rollicking year with some incredible launches in 2019 with the superb Redmi Note 7 line taking off like a storm. More...2 min
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Galaxy Note 10: Samsung’s new Swiss Army Knife of a phone is here, 10 things you should know
Like clockwork, Samsung last evening announced the new Galaxy Note 10 which for the last 8 years has been its most innovative offering, for many,...3 min
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The 2019 LEGO Creator Set, Corner Garage, is the ultimate analog detox in this digital world
For most people, Lego bricks are meant for kids. But when you take a look at the 2019 Lego creator set dubbed the Corner Garage,...2 min
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How Marvel is going all-inclusive with its Phase 4 slate
I remember watching a pirated version of Iron Man at a friend’s home weeks after its release in 20018. I was baffled with what I...5 min
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active could be the best smartwatch you don’t care about
The folks at Samsung are wizards at making the best gadgets. While most will not agree with this notion because Apple and Google are considered...3 min
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Huawei’s Y9 Prime is a great alternative to Xiaomi’s champion Redmi Note
The reality is that Xiaomi is making the best phones especially when one thinks about devices that cost less than Rs 20,000. But while these...2 min
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warpcore weekend guide 2.8
These are the best parties this weekend.2 min
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Apple buying Intel’s modem business could be the best thing for the iPhone and Intel
Last night, Apple and Intel announced that Apple was acquiring Intel’s 5G modem business valued at $1billion which made this the Cupertino-based company’s second-largest acquisition....4 min
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Why Oppo’s Reno is the chicest flagship smartphone in India
The thing about smartphones is that they are not only functional tools but they have become an integral fashion statement for a lot of people....2 min
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warpcore weekend guide 2.7
Best gigs in Delhi NCR Skillbox presents Bandish Projekt: Bandish Projekt is a pioneering electronic act which fuses western sounds with ethenic Indian sounds creating...2 min
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Why Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro is a great phone for concert-goers and musicians
Xiaomi’s new Redmi K20 Pro has been making waves in the Indian market for the last week or so thanks to its powerful value for...1 min
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Why the Netflix mobile-only plan for India is a big deal
Earlier in the day, Netflix announced its long-awaited mobile-only plan which it had been testing for a couple of months. This plan was also announced...2 min
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Realme X shows how Xiaomi’s fiercest rival in India has grown up
Realme has been one brand which has managed to get under Xiaomi’s skin with its brand of blitz marketing, tongue and cheek scrappiness and some...3 min
