Apple Tops Saudi Aramco as Most Valuable Publicly Listed Company

Apple surged over 10 percent to a record high on Friday after reporting blockbuster quarterly results, helping the iPhone maker eclipse Saudi Aramco to become the world's most valuable publicly listed company.

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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.

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Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork

The release came more than a week after a judge ruled that the girl, who violated the terms of her probation by skipping coursework, should remain at the juvenile facility.

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A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)

In 2019, the Trump Organization showed improvement over the previous year. But the company’s minimum reported revenues still fell short of the president’s first year in office, his new financial disclosure shows.

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White House and Congress Clash on Relief Plan as Jobless Aid Expires

President Trump and Democrats blamed each other for the lapse of $600-per-week federal unemployment benefits, risking further economic pain and a voter backlash for failing to act.

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Trump’s Coronavirus Testing Chief Concedes a Lag in Test Results

With the reopening plans of schools and businesses hinging on rapid test results, the Trump administration’s testing czar says a two- to three-day turnaround “is not possible.”

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The Coronavirus Infected Hundreds at a Georgia Summer Camp

The camp took precautions but did not require campers to wear masks, the C.D.C. reported. Singing and cheering may have helped spread the virus.

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Supreme Court Lets Trump Keep Building His Border Wall

The court refused to lift a year-old stay notwithstanding an appeals court ruling that the construction was unlawful.

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Alaska Midair Collision Kills 7, Officials Say

Gary Knopp, a Republican member of the State House of Representatives, was among those killed. He was piloting one of the planes.

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Trump Halts TV Advertising as He Struggles in Polls Against Biden

The six-day pause was ordered by the president’s new campaign manager, Bill Stepien.

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Trump Officials Reconsider Prosecuting ISIS ‘Beatles’ Without Death Penalty

American military officials in Iraq want two detainees taken off their hands and a British court has blocked sharing evidence for any death-penalty case. But other options are also getting a second look.

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro With Snapdragon 720G, Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 4 Pro has been launched in India. The new Oppo phone features a hole-punch display design and a quad rear camera setup.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Mi Protective Glass Accessory Launched in India

Xiaomi Mi Protective Glass has been launched in India specifically for the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones. Like the Mi Protective Glass released in December last year for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this new accessory has also been made in partnership with Corning.

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Apple Delivers Blowout Q2 Results, Market Shrugs Off iPhone Delays

Apple delivered blowout quarterly results, reporting revenue gains across every category and in every geography. Apple CFO Luca Maestri confirmed a delay in this year’s iPhone launch. However, executives predicted continued strong performance from the company's products.

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League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

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iPhone 12 Series Launch Delay Confirmed by Apple

Apple today confirmed that the launch of its new iPhone models would be a little delayed from the typical September schedule. CFO Luca Maestri stated the delay during an earnings call with investors that provided details around the company’s June quarter results.

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Google Pixel 4a With Hole-Punch Display Teased to Launch on August 3

Google is now teasing the arrival of a new phone on August 3 on its online store. White the teaser doesn’t reveal any details on which this might be, it most likely will be the Pixel 4a. The teaser page suggests the Pixel 4a will have a long-lasting battery and the camera is likely to support macro shots.

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Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Price, Specifications Compared

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M31s that is pitted against the likes of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. All the phones have quad rear camera setup and come with fast charging support. Here we will see how different they are from each other.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Galaxy M31 - What's the Difference?

Samsung Galaxy M31s, an upgrade to the Galaxy M31 that was unveiled in February, was launched in India today. In this article, we will see the differences between the two devices.

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Realme 6i, Realme Narzo 10A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Company Website: Price in India, Specifications

Realme 6i will go on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) while the Realme Narzo 10A will go on yet another flash sale at the same time. Both the phones will be sold on Flipkart and Realme India website. The Realme 6i was launched last week as a rebranded variant of the Realme 6s that previously launched in Europe.

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live, Expected Price, Specifications, More

Oppo Reno 4 Pro India launch event will begin at 12.30pm today. The phone is said to go on sale on Flipkart and is teased to come with a 6.5-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate and "3D borderless sense screen."

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Honor 9A, Honor 9S, MagicBook 15 India Launch Today at 2pm: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price, and More

Honor 9A, Honor 9S, and Honor MagicBook 15 are set to launch in India today. While the Honor 9A and Honor 9S will be the brand’s latest affordable phones, the MagicBook 15 will be its first notebook arriving in the country.

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Republicans and White House at Odds Over Kansas Senate Race

Some in the G.O.P. want President Trump to endorse the opponent of Kris Kobach, who they worry could cost them a traditionally safe Senate seat. So far, the White House has declined to do so.

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4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

The charges, which include civil rights violations and obstruction of justice, stem from an assault at the Bibb Correctional Facility in 2018, prosecutors said.

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

His publicly dismissive attitude about the pandemic reflected the hands-off inconsistency of many party leaders.

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Trump Can’t Delay the Election

But he sure can stir up a lot of anxiety about voting.

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Obama’s Call to Abolish Filibuster Puts Further Spotlight on the Tactic

In the middle of the election season, Democrats hopeful of capturing the White House and Congress intensify their talk of ending the filibuster to thwart Republican opposition.

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House Panel Finds Arizona Congressman Violated 11 Ethics Rules

The House Ethics Committee ordered Representative David Schweikert, Republican of Arizona, to pay a $50,000 fine and face a reprimand by the House.

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Herman Cain, Former C.E.O. and Presidential Candidate, Dies at 74

Mr. Cain sought the 2012 Republican nomination and became an early supporter of Donald Trump’s 2016 bid. He had been hospitalized with the coronavirus.

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Where in California Are People Getting Coronavirus?

Thursday: A conversation about navigating risk today. Also: Teachers push for limits, and Los Angeles basketball is almost back.

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Live Coronavirus News Updates and Analysis

Herman Cain died after being hospitalized with the virus. Brazil reported a record number of virus deaths, and its first lady tested positive. It also opened its border to foreigners.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns.

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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth.

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OnePlus 8T May Have Been Spotted on Geekbench, Shows 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 865 SoC

OnePlus 8T or OnePlus 8T Pro may have shown up on Geekbench benchmarking website. The Chinese company has a tradition of releasing ‘T versions’ of its flagships in about 6 months and has been doing so since the OnePlus 3.

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Qualcomm Suggests Delay in 5G iPhone 12 Launch, October Debut Now Likely

While the tech world was anticipating the debut of the iPhone 12 family sometime in September, Qualcomm has suggested a slight delay in its launch. The San Diego-headquartered chipmaker in its earnings report for the third quarter of this year noted that its projection for the fourth quarter that covers the period between July and September include...

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Samsung Says Strong Demand for Memory Chips Overcame Impact of Pandemic on Smartphone Sales

Samsung Electronics reported Thursday its net profit grew 7.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, with strong demand for memory chips overcoming the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on smartphone sales.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Render Hints at Bigger Outer Display, Hole-Punch Camera Design

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G design seems to have been leaked in the form of renders showing off the cover or outer display and the new design for the cameras. As per a new report, the upcoming second iteration of the Samsung Galaxy Fold will come in two colour options namely, Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze, and will have a much larger outer display ...

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Huawei Tops Samsung for First Time in Global Smartphone Shipments in Q2 2020: Canalys

Huawei Technologies overtook Samsung Electronics in global smartphone shipments in the second quarter after Chinese consumer spending bounced back from a Covid-19 trough, according to Canalys.

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Barr Repeats Trump Falsehoods in Congressional Testimony

The attorney general echoed many of the president’s inaccurate claims on nationwide protests, police shootings and the coronavirus.

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Louie Gohmert Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Refusing to Wear A Mask

The Texas congressman, who frequently refused to wear a mask, said he had probably contracted the coronavirus because he did so. His diagnosis raised questions about the spread of the virus on Capitol Hill.

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Tennessee State Senator Embezzled $600,000 in Federal Grant Money, U.S. Says

Katrina Robinson allegedly used the funds for personal expenses — including her wedding, honeymoon and later divorce — as well as a campaign event, according to a criminal complaint.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s India Launch Today at 12 Noon: Expected Price in India, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M31s will be launched in India today, July 30, at 12pm (noon). The phone has been teased by the company to come with a massive 6,000mAh battery and a quad rear camera setup where the primary camera has a 64-megapixel sensor.

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Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 is up for grabs today, July 30, starting from 12pm (noon) IST. Launched this month, Redmi’s latest offering is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and comes in three RAM and storage options. Available in three colour options, the Redmi Note 9 can be availed on Amazon and the brand website, Mi.com.

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Poco M2 Pro to Go On Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Poco M2 Pro prices start at Rs. 13,999. The phone is available in three colour options - Out of the Blue, Green and Greener, and Two Shades of Black. It will go on sale on Flipkart at 12pm (noon).

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Justice Ginsburg in the Hospital Again

She underwent a “minimally invasive” procedure to repair a bile duct stent and is expected to be released this week.

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U.S. Surpasses 150,000 Coronavirus Deaths, Far Eclipsing Projections

The national toll shows how difficult predicting the virus — or human behavior — can be. President Trump and leading experts have at times said that deaths would be much lower.

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Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules

The ruling reversed a lower court’s dismissal of one of the claims brought by the actress against the now-imprisoned movie mogul.

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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook faced withering questions from Democrats about anti-competitive practices and from Republicans about anti-conservative bias.

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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’

The congressman and civil rights leader preached in support of nonviolent resistance, a message that some say must live on in his absence.

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Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters

President Trump painted a false picture of suburbs under siege, saying he was protecting them from the perils of low-income housing, as he seeks to win over white voters who were key to his 2016 victory.

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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Criticizes Silence of Top Republicans on Russian Interference

A new book by John Brennan is another salvo in the political debate over the intelligence community’s investigation of the election interference campaign.

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Reopening Schools: Senator Patty Murray Says Congress Needs to Step Up

She isn’t optimistic that Congress will help schools reopen safely in the fall: “There’s going to be a lot of parents in tears.”

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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

US lawmakers are considering tougher regulation of the firms, which critics say are too powerful.

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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

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Why Is There No Consensus About Reopening Schools?

Here’s what we know: With too many variables and too few studies, schools lack the tools and data they need to strike a balance between education and health.

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Russian Intelligence Agencies Push Disinformation on Coronavirus Pandemic

Declassified U.S. intelligence accuses Moscow of pushing propaganda through alternative websites as Russia refines techniques used in 2016.

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Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content.

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Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation

The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Is the Name of Company's Next Foldable Phone: Report

An image making rounds on the Internet supposedly confirming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G name of Samsung’s next foldable smartphone. It also shows a hole-punch located on the right side of the unfolded display of the smartphone.

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Xiaomi Is Working on Android 11, iOS 14-like Back Tap Gestures in MIUI 12: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on back tap gestures in its next iteration of MIUI 12 that will allow users to take a screenshot, turn on torch, open notification shade, or launch the camera. The feature is already being developed in Android 11 and iOS 14.

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Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

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OnePlus Nord Model Confirmed for US, May Come With Snapdragon 690 SoC

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has revealed in a media interview that a Nord-branded phone is set to hit the US market later this year. Some references from OxygenOS have suggested that the new OnePlus Nord variant could be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC.

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Microsoft Surface Duo Spotted in a New Video, US FCC Listing; Could Launch Earlier Than Expected

Microsoft Surface Duo has surfaced online in a video showing integration with other devices and software. The video appears to be a clip from ‘The Shiproom’ series on YouTube that is hosted by vice president of Microsoft 365, Brad Anderson.

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Vivo S7 Live Image Leaked, Key Specifications Tipped

Vivo S7 is all set to launch in China on August 3. The phone has been teased to come with a triple camera setup at the back. The live image leak suggests that the phone may come with a notch display with dual selfie cameras. The phone is tipped to come with a Snapdragon 765G SoC and pack 8GB RAM.

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Nubia Red Magic 5S With Snapdragon 865 SoC, 144Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 5S has debuted as the newest member in the brand's Red Magic series of gaming smartphones after the Red Magic 5G and Red Magic 5G Lite. The phone features an upgraded cooling system ICE 4.0 that is backed by a centrifugal fan with a speed of up to 15,000rpm.

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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours.

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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

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How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?

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Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide

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Coronavirus in California: Curbing the Central Valley's Outbreak

Tuesday: An announcement by Gov. Gavin Newsom signaled a shift in the state’s fight against Covid-19. Also: Taking stock of protests.

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Barr Clashes With House Democrats in Testimony, Defending Protests Response

The deployment of federal agents to confront protesters and rioters and attacks on the Russia investigation highlighted a contentious hearing.

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Realme C11 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website: Price in India, Specifications

Realme C11 will go on its second sale today, July 29, at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme India website. The phone was originally unveiled in Malaysia in June and launched in India earlier this month.

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Fact Checking the Portland Protests: How Violent Are They?

Attorney General William P. Barr said protesters had used fireworks, Tasers, pellet guns and lasers to target federal officers in Portland.

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Minneapolis Police Identify Mystery 'Umbrella Man' to White Supremacy Group

A court document identifies the man who smashed store windows with a sledgehammer as a white supremacist who sought to provoke racial unrest.

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Trump Gets More Bullish as a Top Aide, Robert O’Brien, Tests Positive

Plus, how Fred Trump shaped his son’s approach to empathy: This is your morning tip sheet.

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Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence.

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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

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A Small Georgia City Plans to Put Students in Classrooms This Week

In-person classes without a mask requirement are scheduled to begin on Friday in Jefferson, worrying some parents, students and teachers as the state confronts the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Two late-stage vaccine trials could produce results by November.

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Prosecutors Struggle to Resume Guantánamo Trials

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the military to consider creating a quarantine zone at the court compound to allow proceedings to continue in the case of the alleged 9/11 plotters.

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Xiaomi Mi 30W Wireless Charger Now Up for Grabs in Open Sale via Mi.com

Xiaomi’s Mi 30W Wireless Charger is now available on open sale. Featuring a built-in cooling fan, the Qi certified charger is up for grabs on the brand website, Mi.com. The charger comes in an intelligent tilt design for easier usage and boasts of five layers of protection.

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Moto G9 Plus to Feature 4,700mAh Battery, 30W Fast Charging: Reports

A TUV Rheinland’s certification document has revealed that the Motorola Moto G9 Plus houses a 4,700mAh battery and will come with 30W fast charging support.

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Vivo V19 Price in India Slashed by Up to Rs. 4,000, Now Starts at Rs. 24,990

Vivo V19 comes in two RAM + storage options – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The 128GB storage model gets a price cut of Rs. 3,000, whereas the 256GB storage option gets a price cut of Rs. 4,000 in India.

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Vivo S7 Render Tips Triple Rear Cameras, Dual Selfie Shooters

Vivo S7 to come with dual selfie cameras, a triple rear camera setup, and a smart gradient design on the back panel, as alleged renders of the device’s 5G variant have surfaced. The Chinese brand had confirmed yesterday that the Vivo S7 is set to launch in China on August 3.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant Went on First Sale via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro gets a new variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage. This new model was revealed by company VP Manu Kumar Jain on Twitter and went on sale for the first time at 12pm (noon) today via Mi.com and Amazon, along with the other two models.

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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall.

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OnePlus Nord Fails Durability Test, Breaks Under Pressure

During the durability testing, it is discovered that the OnePlus Nord does not have a metal frame. It has a silver anodised coating to create the illusion of a metal frame, but the frame is actually plastic. The power button and the switch are made from metal though and the back of the phone is made of glass. The SIM tray is seen to have ingress p...

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Teaser Gives Us a Glimpse at Galaxy Note 20, 4 More New Devices Coming on August 5

Samsung has released a teaser video to give us a glimpse at five new devices that we can expect at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event next week. The teaser video suggests that the South Korean giant would unveil its next-generation foldable phone that is rumoured as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a new smartwatch that could be the Galaxy Watch 3 alongside the...

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Google Pixel 4a Tipped to Launch on August 3

Google Pixel 4a has been long awaited and as per a new leak, the phone may be launched on August 3. A new tipster, who initially claimed the Pixel 4a announcement for July 13 was pushed back, now states that the company has finally fixed a date.

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Georgia Senator Is Criticized for Ad Enlarging Jewish Opponent Jon Ossoff's Nose

Senator David Perdue, a Republican, drew a quick rebuke from his Democratic opponent, Jon Ossoff, who said the Facebook ad employed the “least original anti-Semitic trope in history.”

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Florida Man Bought Lamborghini With Coronavirus Aid, U.S. Say

David T. Hines, 29, was arrested and charged with three felonies after spending relief money on the $318,497 car, clothes and jewelry, federal prosecutors said.

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Realme Narzo 10 to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Offers, Specifications

Realme Narzo 10 is all set to go on sale in India once again. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has a quad rear camera setup that is headlined by a 48-megapixel shooter. It packs a large 5,000mAh battery and features a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop-style notch.

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Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics

A forceful campaign by federal law enforcement in Portland, Ore., has prompted an escalation in tactics from some protesters, while others wonder whether they are losing their focus.

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As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage

The proposal comes after Republicans struggled to iron out their policy differences with the administration and each other. Democrats are all but guaranteed to reject the offer.

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Robert O’Brien, Trump’s National Security Adviser, Has the Virus

Mr. O’Brien is the most senior Trump official to test positive for the coronavirus.

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A Republican Panic Button

Could Democrats be heading for a landslide in November?

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In Stockton, a Powerful Program to Prevent Violence

With the pandemic, and then the eruption of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd, Julian Balderama’s work has become all the more challenging.

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Hoping to Understand the Virus, Everyone Is Parsing a Mountain of Data

The coronavirus pandemic has left ordinary people debating case counts, positivity rates and hospitalization numbers in hopes of understanding the virus’s path.

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Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Colour Options, India Sale Date Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series launch is inching closer and in the run-up to it, a number of details about the three rumoured smartphones have popped up on the Internet.

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An Evaporating $600 for Millions of Americans

Much of the country loses a lifeline as aid talks crawl forward: This is your morning tip sheet.

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Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott

Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged "inaction" over posts by grime music artist Wiley.

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A Small, Enduring Bloc

And what else you need to know today.

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Melania Trump to Announce Plan to Revamp White House Rose Garden

The first lady’s renovation of one of the strongest symbols presidents have used to showcase the power of the office is taking place as her husband enters a crucial stretch of his re-election effort.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Birx Urges Bar Closures and Limits on Gatherings

Dr. Deborah L. Birx, the Trump administration’s coronavirus response coordinator, said several states needed to take action. Vietnam will evacuate tourists after its first cases in months.

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On the Lookout for Moose on Michigan’s Isle Royale

The remote Isle Royale, tucked away in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is one of America’s least visited national parks.

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A Possible Weapon Against the Pandemic: Printing Human Tissue

Bioprinting could be used for testing potential treatments for Covid-19, cancer and other diseases.

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Why Montana Is a Test Case for Democrats’ Winning the Senate

The race between Steve Daines, the Republican incumbent, and Steve Bullock could prove crucial in a year when Democrats need to win in conservative-leaning states where President Trump may still prevail.

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Education Dept.’s Civil Rights Chief Steps Down Amid Controversy

Kenneth L. Marcus was nominated as the head of the Office of Civil Rights in the face of a chorus of opposition. He leaves after a tenure marked by dissension and disputes.

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Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars.

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Oppo F15 Starts Receiving ColorOS 7 Update With Android 10 in India

Oppo has started rolling out the Android 10-based ColorOS 7 software update to all Oppo F15 and Oppo A91 smartphones. The update will bring features like Dark Mode, redesigned UI and optimised camera to the smartphone.

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OnePlus Nord Review

The OnePlus Nord is a new mid-range smartphone that promises the same flagship OnePlus experience, but at a more affordable price point. Has OnePlus succeeded? Find out in our review.

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Redmi 9 Teased to Launch in India on August 4, May Go on Sale During Amazon Prime Day

Xiaomi says that a new Redmi device will launch in India on August 4. The launch event will begin at 12pm (noon) IST. Based on the teaser, it looks to be the Redmi 9, given that the Prime reflection shows the letters ‘Nine’. The phone is also being teased on Amazon India, hinting that it may go on sale during the Amazon Prime Day sale.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 Core With Android Go, Single Rear Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M01 Core has been launched in India as the company’s most affordable smartphone. The new Samsung phone, which sits alongside the existing Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s, looks like a rebranded version of the Galaxy A01 Core that was launched in Indonesia last week.

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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information.

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OnePlus Nord May Get a Third Colour Variant in Gray Ash, Spotted in OxygenOS Code

OnePlus Nord debuted last week in Blue Marble and Gray Onyx, but it appears to have a third colour option in the works that could be called “Gray Ash.”

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

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Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly.

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief.

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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.

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Vivo S7 With Dual Selfie Cameras to Launch on August 3

Vivo S7 is confirmed to launch in China on August 3. The brand took to Weibo to post a teaser video, showing the sleek body design of the device from the side. Expected to come with dual selfie cameras, the phone’s pricing is tipped to begin from CNY 2,998 (roughly Rs. 32,100).

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

Galvanized in part by the deployment of federal agents in Portland, Ore., protesters across the country have returned to the streets.

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A Virginia Town Built Around Confederate Generals Re-Examines Its Identity

In Lexington, Va., where Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are buried, people are reassessing the town’s ties to a legacy that symbolizes slavery and oppression.

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States Issue Warnings About Seed Packets From China

Agriculture officials in Louisiana, Kansas, Virginia and Washington State are urging residents not to plant the seeds, which were mailed in pouches featuring Chinese characters.

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Mason Gaffney, Who Argued for Taxing Only Land, Dies at 96

He was at the forefront of a tax-policy movement based on the ideas of Henry George, which helped sparked the Progressive movement in the 19th century.

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Garrett Foster Brought His Gun to Austin Protests. Then He Was Shot Dead.

The police in Austin, Texas, have not identified the motorist who fatally shot a protester after driving his car in the direction of marchers.

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Hurricane Douglas: Hawaii Braces for 'Triple Threat'

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday warned that the storm could bring “damaging winds, flooding rainfall and dangerously high surf” to the state.

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Selma Helped Define John Lewis’s Life. In Death, He Returns One Last Time.

The body of John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Sunday, more than a half century after he helped change American history there.

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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Soar as 18 States Set Single-Day Records This Week

Friday was the fourth day running that the United States reported over 1,100 deaths. New research sheds light on male vulnerability to severe Covid-19.

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Will Trump’s Abrupt Shift on Coronavirus Re-energize His Campaign?

President Trump’s cancellation of the convention in Florida and sudden embrace of masks may signal his acceptance of a political landscape transformed by the pandemic.

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Anatomy of an Election ‘Meltdown’ in Georgia

New voting machines and the pandemic exacerbated distrust of the state’s oversight of elections and voter access. What does this mean for November?

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‘You Do the Right Things, and Still You Get It’

A Texas family tried to ward off the virus. But as cases in the state soared and debates about masks and distancing raged, there was only so much they could control.

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How Coronavirus Ravaged One Houston Family

Coronavirus numbers have shot up across the country. A family in Texas, a virus hot spot, describe how the illness quickly spread among them and hospitalized both parents.

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Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?

Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies.

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Seattle Protests: Fires and Tear Gas as Thousands March Through City

Protesters also marched in Los Angeles and Aurora, Colo., in a show of solidarity with protesters in Portland. In Seattle, they smashed windows and set fires.

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Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City

Those on board and a person who was in a house were injured, an official said. There was no immediate word on fatalities.

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.

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3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Thanks to Trump, Jacksonville Becomes Political Roadkill

Successfully hosting a Republican National Convention during a pandemic could have been a big moment for Florida’s biggest city. But the coronavirus got in the way.

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Oppo A72 5G With Dimensity 720 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A72 5G has been launched by the company in China following the 4G variant that launched in June. The phone not only comes with a 5GB modem but also carries some other changes compared to the 4G model.

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A Viewer Spotted a Lump on Her Neck. Now, She’s Having a Tumor Removed.

Victoria Price, an investigative reporter in Tampa, Fla., said she was grateful that a viewer sent her a terse email suggesting that she get her thyroid checked out.

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Why Everyone’s Talking the ‘Green Banana’ Off Florida’s Coast

Scientists will soon embark on a mission to one of the deepest “blue holes” in the ocean’s floor.

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Compensation for Embassy Bombing Victims Could Imperil Thaw With Sudan

A settlement to compensate victims of the 1998 attacks in Kenya and Tanzania would award more money to American embassy employees than the Africans.

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The Great Au Pair Rush

When the Trump administration shut the borders to many new au pairs, those already in the country found they had something new: options.

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Mothers’ Power in U.S. Protests Echoes a Global Tradition

When mothers take to the streets — particularly those from privileged groups — governments take note. The “wall of moms” in Portland has taken up the cause against police violence.

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What Do Portland Protesters Want, and How Have the Police Responded?

Eight weeks after the death of George Floyd, here’s a look at why longstanding protests in the city have recently intensified.

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Federal Agents Push Into Portland Streets, Stretching Limits of Their Authority

Federal agents are venturing blocks from the buildings they were sent to protect. Oregon officials say they are illegally taking on the role of riot police.

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Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Coronavirus Shutdown Restrictions

The church said it was subject to more severe limits than casinos and restaurants.

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‘Mugged by Reality,’ Trump Finds Denial Won’t Stop the Pandemic

A president who once claimed that “the worst days of the pandemic are behind us” now acknowledges that it has surged through much of the country and will “get worse before it gets better.”

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What Arizona’s Tenuous Coronavirus Plateau Could Teach Us

Is it possible to stabilize coronavirus infections without going into full lockdown? The hardest-hit Sun Belt states are offering a real-time experiment.

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Inside Trump’s About-Face on the Republican Convention in Jacksonville

Faced with a surging pandemic, resistance from local officials in Florida and deadlines for items like hotel payments, Mr. Trump chose to cancel the convention in an effort to cast himself as putting safety first.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 'Mystic White' Variant Tipped, Galaxy Note 20 Series to Bundle 25W Charger

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is said to come in an additional Mystic White colour variant, as per a new report. It was recently leaked that the phone has two colour options namely, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black, but now it seems like there will be a third variant as well.

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The F.B.I. Pledged to Keep a Source Anonymous. Trump Allies Aided His Unmasking.

After a Russia expert who had collected research on Donald Trump for a disputed dossier agreed to tell the F.B.I. what he knew about it, law enforcement officials declassified a road map to identifying him.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

The C.D.C.’s package on school reopenings included mixed messages.

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iPhone 12 Models, Apple Glass, New MacBook Models, Apple Watch Tipped for September 8, October 27 Events

Apple iPhone 12 models may debut on September 8 according to a tipster on Twitter. The tipster claims that Apple is planning for an online event for September 8 where it will showcase the new 5G iphone models, the new Apple Watch, and a couple other products.

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How Covid-19 Made it Easier to Talk About Climate Change

Climate policy director Rhiana Gunn-Wright, architect of the Green New Deal, explains the connections between the pandemic and the climate crisis.

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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Judge Rejects Challenge to Federal Agents Targeting Portland Protesters

Oregon’s attorney general had sued to prevent federal agents from patrolling the city in unmarked vehicles and detaining protesters.

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Rene Carpenter, Astronaut’s Wife Who Broke NASA Mold, Dies at 92

The last living member of the Mercury 7 couples who helped define America’s early space program, she went on to become a writer and television host.

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U.S. Warns Russia, China and Iran Are Trying to Interfere in the Election. Democrats Say It’s Far Worse.

The government statement was short on details, reminiscent of the vague warnings in 2016 that, in retrospect, failed to seize the attention of officials and voters before the last presidential election.

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Realme V5 Set to Launch on July 27, TENAA Leak Tips Key Specifications

The TENAA listings suggest that the Realme V5 may sport a hole-punch display with the cutout placed on the top left of the screen. At the back, the Realme V5 has an inverted L-shaped rear camera setup at the back inside a rectangular module and a gradient white back panel. It is listed to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400pixels) display.

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Redmi Note 9 Review

Redmi Note 9 is the latest in the Note 9 series from Xiaomi. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and comes in multiple RAM and storage options. The Redmi Note 9 packs in a big 5020mAh battery and runs Android 10.

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iPhone 11 Now Being Made Locally in India: Piyush Goyal

Apple has started “manufacturing” the iPhone 11 in India, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted on Friday. The new development comes just a little over nine months after the Cupertino giant started the assembly line for the iPhone XR in the country.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series Price Tipped to Be Similar to Galaxy Note 10 Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series may carry a similar price tag to the Galaxy Note 10 series. The upcoming Galaxy Note 20 may hit the South Korean markets for KRW 1.199 million (roughly Rs. 74,700), while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may cost KRW 1.452 million (roughly Rs. 90,400). It can be speculated that the new Galaxy Note 20 offerings could feature a ...

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Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro Now on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Offers

The Vivo X50 is priced in India at Rs. 34,990 for the 128GB storage option and Rs. 37,990 for the 256GB storage option. The Vivo X50 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 49,990 for the single 256GB storage model. The Vivo X50 is listed in Frost Blue and Glaze Black colour options and the Vivo X50 Pro is listed in a single Alpha Grey colour opti...

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Redmi Note 9 to Go on First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 will go on its first sale today, July 24, via Amazon and Mi.com starting 12pm (noon). The phone was launched in India earlier this week in three RAM and storage configurations. It also comes in three colour options with a fourth colour options launching in the first week of August.

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China Orders U.S. to Shut Consulate in Chengdu, Retaliating for Houston

The tit-for-tat consulate closures marked yet another round of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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A Half-Century Later, Police Identify a Homicide Suspect and His Victim

Using DNA evidence, the district attorney’s office in Orange County, Calif., said it had identified a 1968 homicide victim as Anita Louise Piteau and the suspect as Johnny Chrisco.

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Realme 6i Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Time, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme 6i will be launched in India today, July 24, at 12:30pm via a live stream on the company’s social media channels. The phone is said to be a rebranded Realme 6s that was launched in Europe back in May.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Sue Over Photos of Their Son, Archie

The couple contend that the photos were most likely taken with a drone or telephoto lens while they were in their backyard in the Los Angeles area, which violates California’s so-called paparazzi law.

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A.O.C. Unleashes a Viral Condemnation of Sexism in Congress

After a Republican lawmaker referred to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using a sexist vulgarity, she took to the House floor to denounce the abuse faced by women in Congress and across the nation.

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‘Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.’ Didn’t Mean What Trump Hoped It Did

The president said on Fox News that he had to remember those words as part of a test that he said demonstrated his mental acuity. But the test, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is meant to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions.

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Feds Sending Tactical Team to Seattle, Expanding Presence Beyond Portland

After outrage over the presence of federal agents in Portland, Ore., the Trump administration is sending a team to Seattle. Officials say they will be on standby.

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Barack Obama and Joe Biden Join Forces in Video Targeting Trump

The former president and vice president released a new video Thursday meant to cast President Trump as unbefitting of the office, while trumpeting the credentials of Mr. Biden.

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California Has Passed New York in Coronavirus Cases

Thursday: But New York has recorded far more deaths. None of it is good.

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“Immigration Nation” Drew Complaints From ICE, Filmmakers Say

A new documentary peers inside the secretive world of immigration enforcement. The filmmakers faced demands to delete scenes and delay broadcast until after the election.

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California Is Once Again at the Center of the Coronavirus Crisis

The state was the first to issue a stay-at-home order, helping to control an early outbreak. It has now surpassed New York for the most known cases of the virus.

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A Rare Look Inside Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Draws Legal Threats

A new documentary peers inside the secretive world of immigration enforcement. The filmmakers faced demands to delete scenes and delay broadcast until after the election.

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That Word

Few prominent women in power have publicly addressed a particular vulgarity that men have leveled against them for years. Today, on the floor of the House, that changed.

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Feds Sending Tactical Team to Seattle, Expanding Presence Beyond Portland

After outrage over the presence of federal agents in Portland, Ore., the Trump administration is sending a team to Seattle. Officials say they will be on standby.

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Trump Moves to Roll Back Obama Program Addressing Housing Discrimination

The move coincides with efforts by the president’s re-election campaign to shore up support among white suburban voters.

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Live Coronavirus News Updates

Known cases surpassed four million in the United States. The White House and Senate Republicans neared agreement on a proposal for the next round of virus relief.

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Shopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of

Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly.

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official.

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Honor 9A to Launch in India on July 31, Sales to Likely Kick Off During Amazon Prime Day

Honor 9A smartphone will launch in India on July 31, an Amazon listing reveals. The phone was first unveiled in Russia back in April in a single storage model that has three colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Renders, Detailed Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is all set to launch on August 5, but days before official unveil, all information about the phones is leaking online. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra renders and detailed specifications were leaked just a day ago, and now the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets the same treatment.

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OnePlus Nord Blue Marble Variant with 12GB RAM to Go on Sale in India August 6

OnePlus Nord 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant in Blue Marble colour option will be available for purchase in India from August 6, Amazon revealed through a banner on its site. The Gray Onyx colour option of the same variant, and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option of the OnePlus Nord will both go on sale in the country from August 4.

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Realme Revealed its Next Smartphone Will Pack Quad Rear Cameras, 5G Support

Realme V5 is revealed to be the next smartphone offering from the Chinese tech company Realme. Chief Marketing Officer at Realme, Xu Qi Chase also shared the official poster of the new Realme V series phone that highlights its quad rear cameras.

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Realme X3 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Specifications

Realme X3 goes on sale today, July 23, at 12pm (Noon) on Flipkart and the online Realme Store. It features dual cameras in the front for selfies, and a quad camera setup on the back featuring a 64-megapixel primary shooter. It also comes packed with a 4,200mAh non-removable battery.

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China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket.

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Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine.

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India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G With Snapdragon 865+ SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been launched in the US as the latest foldable smartphone offering from the South Korean giant. The 5G model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip that was unveiled in February adds faster network support and comes with an upgraded processor.

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Trump Defends His Cognitive Testing Results on Fox News. Again.

The president again tried to defend his own mental fitness for office — and disparage Joe Biden’s — by frequently repeating a memory sequence: “Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.”

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

One region in the United States has managed to control the virus.

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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

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Miami Mayor Wants Florida to Mask Up, Too

Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami, a Republican, wants President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis to enforce a masks-in-public rule.

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House Democrats Considered 10 Impeachment Articles Before Narrowing Their Case Against Trump

The question of what to include in the case against President Trump is at the heart of a new book by Norm Eisen, a lawyer working with House Democrats in the impeachment effort.

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Derek Chauvin Charged With Multiple Tax-Related Felonies in Minnesota

The former Minneapolis police officer and his wife were charged with filing fraudulent tax returns from 2014 through 2019.

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Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

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China’s Mars Launch: When to Watch

The country’s Tianwen-1 mission is the second trip to Mars of the summer.

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AOC Upbraids Republican Ted Yoho After He Denies Vulgarly Insulting Her

Representative Ted Yoho apologized for the tone of a run-in with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but denied calling her a misogynistic pair of expletives. “Not an apology,” she responded.

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Calls for Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act as Coronavirus Surges

Experts say the law could be more actively used to secure medical supplies, but the Trump administration’s reluctance has left states and medical providers in “chaos.”

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Trump Denies Talking to Ambassador About Moving British Open to His Resort

Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson IV did not deny the episode, but in a Twitter post he wrote that he did not violate any regulations.

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Canadian Court Says Asylum Treaty With U.S. Is Unconstitutional

The treaty has long been criticized by human-rights advocates who said it tacitly encouraged asylum-seekers to circumvent Canada’s official land borders.

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Within Days, Florida Family Loses Two Siblings to Coronavirus

Byron Francis died suddenly of the coronavirus in June. Eleven days later, his sister Mychaela had died of it, too.

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Google Plans to Make Android Go a Must for New Android Devices With 2GB RAM or Less: Report

Google is expected to make Android Go a must-have requirement for all newly launched phones with 2GB RAM or less, beginning from the fourth quarter of 2020. When announced in 2017, Android Go was initially designed to run on devices with 1GB RAM or less.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra All-Angle Renders, Detailed Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra render leak suggests that the phone will have a curved-edged Infinity-O display with the cut out placed in the top centre. It has an S Pen slot in the spine, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a triple camera setup at the back that supports 50x digital zoom as well.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Starts Receiving New Software Update with Glance, Vodafone Idea RCS Support, More

Samsung Galaxy M31 has started receiving a new software update that brings features like Glance and RCS (Rich Communication Services) support on phones with Vodafone-Idea network connection. The latest software update also carries July 2020 Android security patch along with other bug fixes.

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OnePlus Nord Starts Receiving Its First Software Update With Camera Optimisations

OnePlus Nord has started receiving its first software update. The new update comes just after the official launch of the new OnePlus phone that will go on sale India from August 4.

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Oppo F15 New Variant With 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo F15 with 4GB of RAM has been launched in India and is listed on Amazon. The phone originally launched in India in January with a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option but now, a new model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage has been listed on Amazon, though it is currently unavailable.

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Apple to Remove Carbon From Supply Chain, Products by 2030

Apple said on Tuesday it plans to remove carbon emissions from its entire business, including its products and sprawling supply chain, over the next decade.

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Army Soldier Sentenced to 3 Years in Accident That Killed West Point Cadet

Staff Sgt. Ladonies P. Strong, who was convicted of negligent homicide, was behind the wheel of a truck that overturned last year, killing one and injuring more than 20.

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14 People Are Shot Near Chicago Funeral Home

The shooting comes during a dispute between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and President Trump, who had said he would send federal agents to the city as it contends with violence.

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Las Vegas Man Accused of ‘Thrill Killing’ of a Homeless Man

The police said Noah Green had later shot another man and had videos of both attacks on his cellphone.

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

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Realme C11 to Go on Sale for First Time Today at 12 Noon: Price in India, Specifications

Realme C11 will go on its first sale in India today, July 22, at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme website. The phone is the latest addition to the company’s budget-friendly C-series and offers decent specifications for the price.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is all set to go on sale in India once again. The phone will be available via Amazon and Mi.com in the country today at 12pm (noon) IST. The price of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max starts at Rs. 16,999.

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Homeland Security Leaders on Defensive Amid Calls to Withdraw From Portland

The department’s acting secretary met with reporters and blamed local Oregon officials amid criticism that he has gone too far to suppress protests in Portland.

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Cities Say They Want Federal Agents Fighting Crime, Not Protesters

Rejecting the deployment of camouflaged federal agents, big-city mayors said the Trump administration should use its resources to help tackle problems like gun violence.

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Powerful Ohio Republican Is Arrested in $60 Million Corruption Scheme

The House speaker was connected with a conspiracy to enact a $1.3 billion bailout of an energy company, the F.B.I. said.

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Cities Say They Want Federal Agents Fighting Crime, Not Protesters

Rejecting the deployment of camouflaged federal agents, big-city mayors said the Trump administration should use its resources to help tackle problems like gun violence.

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Ocasio-Cortez Embraces a Republican’s Insult

Representative Ted Yoho reportedly approached Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the steps of the Capitol, calling her “disgusting” for her policies and uttering a pair of expletives.

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As Trump Pushes Into Portland, His Campaign Ads Turn Darker

The Trump campaign is spending millions on ads that promote a dark and exaggerated portrayal of Democratic-led cities, a tactic that reinforces his “law and order’’ campaign message.

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U.S. Accuses Hackers of Trying to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Data for China

Two suspects in China targeted companies working on vaccines as part of a broader cybertheft campaign to enrich themselves and aid the Chinese government, officials said.

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Trump Campaign Ads Depict His Own Lawless Dystopia

For the past three weeks, the Trump campaign has been spending tens of millions of dollars on ads depicting a protest movement out of control, both to stoke fear among his base and rationalize his deployment decisions.

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Republicans Heap Criticism on Liz Cheney, Calling Her Disloyal to Trump

In an extraordinary intraparty airing of grievances, House Republicans lashed out at their third-ranking leader, who has sometimes broken with the president but until now escaped the ire of his closest allies.

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Coronavirus Relief Bill: Republicans Eye Stimulus Checks and Billions for Schools

Several Senate Republicans, in a closed-door lunch, railed against the prospect of another sweeping spending bill.

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds.

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Worried About Crowded Planes? Know Where Your Airline Stands

Whether your flight will be jammed with passengers, or have enough empty seats to soothe virus-fearing travelers, really depends on the airline.

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Minneapolis Police Experience Surge of Departures in Aftermath of George Floyd Protests

The retention and recruitment problems that many police departments have experienced in recent years are especially pronounced after four Minneapolis officers were charged with Mr. Floyd’s death.

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Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile".

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Infinix Smart 4 Plus With Dual Rear Cameras, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Smart 4 Plus smartphone has made its debut in India. The latest Infinix phone comes as a successor to the Infinix Smart 3 Plus that was launched in April 2019.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Alleged Render Tips Bronze Colour Variant, Thin Bezels

An alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 render has surfaced online ahead of its rumoured launch on August 5. Shared by a notable tipster, the blurry render highlights the phone in Bronze colour.

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Nubia Red Magic 5S With Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, 144Hz Refresh Rate Screen to Launch on July 28

Nubia Red Magic 5S will be launched in China on July 28, as per the announcement on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. The company has been teasing some of the specifications of the phone and now, it has finally announced a launch date.

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Coronavirus Threatens the Luster of Superstar Cities

Urban centers, with a dynamism that feeds innovation, have long been resilient. But the pandemic could drive a shift away from density.

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Vivo S7 Surfaces Online, Tipped to Debut With an Enhanced Selfie Camera, Lightweight Design

Vivo S7 seems to be the next phone in the company’s S series with a prominent selfie camera. While the Chinese company hasn’t provided any details about the new smartphone, a couple of images have surfaced online to suggest its existence.

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Samsung to Launch Five Devices at Galaxy Unpacked Event on August 5

Samsung will unveil as many as five products at its Galaxy Unpacked event next month. The event will be held virtually to practice social distancing norms amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is largely expected to launch at the event.

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Moto G8 Plus Starts Receiving Android 10 Update with July 2020 Security Patch: Report

Moto G8 Plus has reportedly started receiving Android 10 update, as Motorola began rolling out the latest version of the operating system (OS) to phone units in Spain and Brazil.

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Realme C15 With 6,000mAh Battery, Quad Rear Cameras to Launch on July 28

Realme C15 will be the next entrant in the company’s budget C series of smartphones and will be unveiled on July 28 in Indonesia. The development was shared by the company through its social media handles and its Indonesian website.

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Felony Charges for Detroit Officer Accused of Shooting 3 Journalists With Rubber Pellets

“They were a threat to no one,” the Wayne County prosecutor said. “There are simply no explicable reasons why the alleged actions of this officer were taken.”

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Realme Narzo 10 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 10 goes for sale yet again today (July 21) at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and the brand’s website. While only a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be available, customers can choose from three colour options.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today, July 21, starting at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone was launched back in March along with the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and both phones have gone on several flash sales to date.

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Democrats Warn of Possible Foreign Disinformation Plot Targeting Congress

Democrats demanded an F.B.I. briefing. They were concerned about a potential Russian-linked effort to interfere in the election by using a Senate panel to advance smears against Joe Biden, officials said.

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OnePlus Nord Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord launch is set for today. In addition to the OnePlus Nord, today’s event will see the official debut of the OnePlus Buds, the company’s first truly wireless (TWS) earbuds.

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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever.

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Trump Expands Federal Crackdown from Portland to Chicago

As federal agents patrol Portland and head to Chicago, the president is engaged in a caustic battle with Democratic governors and mayors over control of the streets, barely 100 days before the election.

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Felony Charges Filed Against St. Louis Couple Who Pointed Guns at Protesters

“It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening manner,” a prosecutor in the city said.

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Defying Trump, Lawmakers Move to Strip Military Bases of Confederate Names

The push by both Republicans and Democrats in Congress sets up an election-year veto fight with the president, and shows how he has isolated himself even from members of his own party on the issue.

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Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law

MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn.

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Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?

A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers.

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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app?

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Coronavirus Live News and Updates

Airlines, hotels and restaurants are lobbying for part of a new pandemic relief package. The Bahamas closes its doors to U.S. citizens.

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Oppo K7 5G Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 765G SoC, 30W Charging Support

Oppo K7 5G specifications have been reportedly leaked online. The phone is said to come with a Snapdragon 765G SoC with 5G support. The specifications were leaked by a known Chinese tipster on Weibo, as well as on Twitter.

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Oppo A72 5G Specifications Tipped by Purported Geekbench Listing, 8GB RAM and MediaTek SoC Spotted

Oppo smartphone with the model number PDYM20 has surfaced on the benchmarking website, Geekbench. The same model number was recently spotted on a Chinese Telecom database that lists the Oppo phone as Oppo A72 5G.

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As Trump Slumps, Republican Donors Look to Save the Senate

Senators and donors worry that with President Trump in trouble and the House probably out of reach, the Senate could be their last chance to hold power in Washington.

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The Pandemic Has Pushed Aside City Planning Rules. But to Whose Benefit?

As bike lanes and cafes sprout on streets, marginalized residents wonder when their priorities will get attention.

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A Timely Case on Police Violence at the Supreme Court

The justices will hear arguments in October over whether excessive force claims against the police are barred when the people they shoot get away.

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OnePlus 8 Series Gets OxygenOS Update With OnePlus Buds Integration, New Lockscreen Clock Styles, More

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users in India have started receiving Oxygen OS 10.5.10 and Oxygen OS 10.5.12 respectively. The development was shared on the official community forum, along with the chagelog.

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TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China.

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Realme 6i to Launch in India on July 24, Gets Listed on Flipkart

Realme 6i is set to launch in India on Friday (July 24) at 12pm, as a dedicated product page went live on Flipkart. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, it is expected to feature a hole-punch display and a quad camera setup on the back.

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Redmi Note 9 With Quad Rear Cameras, Hole-Punch Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 has been launched in India as the latest smartphone by Xiaomi. The new phone comes with a quad rear camera setup and features a hole-punch display design.

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro to Launch in India on July 31 on Flipkart

Oppo Reno 4 Pro will launch in India on July 31 at 12:30pm, the company revealed on Monday. The smartphone was first unveiled along with the vanilla Oppo Reno 4 in China earlier in June.

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Indian Smartphone Shipments Declined 48 Percent in Q2 2020 Compared to Last Year: Canalys

Indian smartphone shipments were down 48 percent in the second quarter of 2020 due to production disruptions and import delays, according to research firm Canalys. A total of 17.3 million smartphones were shipped in India in Q2 this year compared to 33 million in Q2 2019.

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Realme Teases New Smartphone Series With Hole-Punch Display, 5G Connectivity

Realme has started teasing the arrival of its new smartphone series that will come with a hole-punch display design and offer 5G connectivity. The new development comes just days after a tipster suggested the debut of the company’s new series that is claimed to solve early 5G issues.

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Realme Teases New Smartphone Series With Hole-Punch Display, 5G Connectivity

Realme has started teasing the arrival of its new smartphone series that will come with a hole-punch display design and offer 5G connectivity. The new development comes just days after a tipster suggested the debut of the company’s new series that is claimed to solve early 5G issues.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Launch Confirmed for Galaxy Unpacked Event on August 5

Samsung has confirmed the official launch date of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 to be on August 5, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The online event is also expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the Galaxy Note 20 series.

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OnePlus Nord to Ship With Google’s Duo, Messages, Phone Apps, Reveals Teaser

OnePlus Nord will come preloaded with Google’s Duo, Messages, and Phone apps, OnePlus revealed through a teaser posted on Instagram. In another teaser, OnePlus has highlighted that the OnePlus Nord will have a tough build.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s With 48-Megapixel Main Camera, 6,000mAh Battery to Launch in India on July 30

Samsung Galaxy M31s will launch in India on July 30 at 12pm (noon), an official poster on Amazon India website has revealed. The phone will pack a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Motorola One Fusion+ to Go on Sale via Flipkart Today at 12 Noon: Price in India, Specifications

Motorola One Fusion+ is all set to go on flash sale once again today. The phone was launched in India in June, and has since been available on Flipkart via flash sales every Monday.

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Redmi Note 9 Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 is all set to launch in India today. The digital launch event will begin at 12pm (noon) IST as a part of which the pricing and availability details of the phone will be announced.

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From Antifa to Mothers in Helmets, Diverse Elements Fuel Portland Protests

Protesters have been in the streets for more than 50 consecutive days. Federal agents deployed to Portland have hardened their resolve to stay there.

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Vulnerable Border Community Battles Virus on ‘A Straight Up Trajectory’

In the Rio Grande Valley, poverty and chronic illness are aggravating the coronavirus outbreak. Ambulances stack up outside emergency rooms, where patients wait for beds.

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Top State Dept. Officials Enabled Misconduct by Pompeo, Whistle-Blower Said

A newly public copy of the whistle-blower’s complaint says that top officials who were protecting the secretary of state blocked the whistle-blower from addressing the issue internally.

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Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing

Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds.

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Nakotah LaRance, Acclaimed Native American Hoop Dancer, Dies at 30

A nine-time winner at the World Championship of Hoop Dance, he also performed with Cirque du Soleil.

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Testing Backlogs May Cloud the True Spread of the Coronavirus

Public health experts say delays in testing continue to hinder attempts to track and contain the spread of disease.

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Trump Administration Balks at Funding for Testing and C.D.C. in Virus Relief Bill

Senate Republicans were infuriated after the Trump administration objected to provisions in a draft proposal, including allocating $25 billion to testing and contact tracing.

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Petition Urges Trader Joe’s to Get Rid of ‘Racist Branding’

The supermarket chain said it was in the process of phasing out names, including Trader Ming’s and Trader José, that have appeared on its international food products.

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Inside the Failure: 5 Takeaways on Trump’s Effort to Shift Responsibility

President Trump and his top aides sharply shifted their pandemic strategy in mid-April after seizing on optimistic data suggesting the virus would disappear, a Times investigation found.

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Special Interests Mobilize to Get Piece of Next Virus Relief Package

Congress is about to start negotiating in earnest over another round of stimulus, and a frenzy of lobbying is already underway.

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As Trump Ignores Virus Crisis, Republicans Start to Contradict Him

President Trump continues to press for a quick return to life as usual, but Republicans who fear a rampaging disease and angry voters are increasingly going their own way.

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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China.

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Dorothy Parker’s Ashes Could Be Moved. Again.

The writer’s ashes may be disinterred when the N.A.A.C.P. moves its headquarters to Washington from Baltimore. But where should they go?

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Live Coronavirus Updates: White House Looks to Cut Billions From Testing Plan

Resistance to a funding proposal drafted by Senate Republicans added complications to talks about further relief measures. The F.D.A. issued emergency approval for pooled screening.

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How Joe Biden's Strategy Could Help Him Win Wisconsin

Mr. Biden is running a risk-averse campaign in states like Wisconsin, where a broad coalition of supporters is emerging. Even Republicans are noticing.

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How Goya and Trump Made Beans a Political Statement

The boycott and counter-boycott of Goya comes as the major political parties seek to energize Hispanic support ahead of the 2020 election.

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During Coronavirus Lockdowns, Some Doctors Wondered: Where Are the Preemies?

Hospitals in several countries saw dips in premature births, which could be a starting point for future research.

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‘Demagogue’ Remembers a Vintage American Bully

Larry Tye talks about his new biography of Joseph McCarthy, the senator whose name is synonymous with reckless accusation and fear-mongering.

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Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery.

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Roger Stone Uses Racial Slur on Radio Show

Mr. Stone, while being questioned about the commutation of his sentence by President Trump, used a racial slur in referring to his interviewer, who is Black.

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Death of John Lewis Fuels Movement to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge

The bridge became a flash point on March 7, 1965, as protesters, led by Mr. Lewis and other civil rights leaders, were stopped and beaten by state troopers as they marched to Alabama’s capital.

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Amid a Pandemic, Supporters Hope John Lewis Can Still Lie in State in the Capitol

More than 40 people have lain in state in the Rotunda after their deaths. Some in Congress want the civil rights icon and 17-term congressman to receive the honor, even as the Capitol remains closed to the public.

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Amid a Pandemic, Supporters Hope John Lewis Can Still Lie in State in the Capitol

More than 40 people have lain in state in the Rotunda after their deaths. Some in Congress want the civil rights icon and 17-term congressman to receive the honor, even as the Capitol remains closed to the public.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Surfaces in 360-Degree Render Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is largely expected to launch on August 5. In the run up to the event, leaks surrounding the Galaxy Note 20 phones have picked up pace, and now a 360-degree view of the Galaxy Note 20 has surfaced online.

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Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use?

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Americans still can’t stop fighting about masks.

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Amazon Apple Days Sale Begins Midnight Tonight: Price Discount on iPhone 11, Other Products

Amazon India will host the next iteration of Apple Days sale on its site offering price cuts on the iPhone 11 series as well as old phones like the iPhone 8 Plus.

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California’s ‘Bear Whisperer’ Is Out of a Job

Steve Searles kept the bears in check in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., but quit his post after the coronavirus epidemic led to cuts in the town’s budget.

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For Families of 9/11 Victims, Virus Further Slows the Pace of Justice

With proceedings at Guantánamo Bay upended, chances are growing that the 20th anniversary will pass without the trial of the men accused of plotting the attack getting underway.

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Mistrust of a Coronavirus Vaccine Could Imperil Widespread Immunity

Billions are being poured into developing a shot, but the rapid timetable and President Trump’s cheerleading are creating a whole new group of vaccine-hesitant patients.

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A Covid-19 Lesson: Some Seriously Ill Patients Can Be Treated at Home

To ease pressure on hospitals, Northwell Health brought medical workers, oxygen tanks and intravenous equipment into patients’ homes. Now Florida is taking cues.

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Trump Promotes Caricature of What Conservatives Want

A series of events during his White House tenure has made clear that Mr. Trump views the voters he calls “my people” through the lens of what he imagines they like.

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Why Trump’s Attacks on John Roberts Aren’t Working With Some Conservatives

The Supreme Court has faded somewhat in importance as frustration with the president grows, according to Republicans in the Indiana county where the chief justice grew up.

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Race Takes Center Stage as Rashida Tlaib Faces Primary Challenge

Some of Detroit’s most prominent Black leaders are backing a challenger to Ms. Tlaib, a Palestinian-American who has gained celebrity status since winning her seat in 2018.

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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam.

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Moto G9 Play Surfaces on Geekbench With Qualcomm SoC, 4GB RAM Tipped

The Geekbench listing of the Moto G9 Play hints at 4GB of RAM and the phone is listed to run on Android 10 software. The Moto G9 Play is listed to run on a Qualcomm processor going by the codename ‘guamp’. The processor is said to come with a base frequency of 1.8GHz and integrate eight cores. Judging by the details mentioned in the identifier,...

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How PG&E Is Racing to Improve Safety as Fire Season Approaches

The utility, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, is upgrading power lines, trimming trees and making other changes to prevent another big fire.

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Redmi Note 9 India Variant May Come With a New 6GB RAM Model

Redmi Note 9 is all set to launch in India on July 20. The device is now reported to come in 6GB RAM option for the Indian market. The phone was launched in April in 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM options only. The India Redmi Note 9 model may not see a 3GB RAM option at all.

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Praise for John Lewis Pours in From Nation’s Political Elite

Mr. Lewis, who died on Friday at 80, was instrumental in the historic struggle for racial equality in the United States. “We have lost a giant,” Bill and Hillary Clinton said in a joint statement.

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John Lewis, Towering Figure of Civil Rights Era, Dies at 80

Images of his beating at Selma shocked the nation and led to swift passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act; he was called the conscience of the Congress.

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Utility Company Gave Jobs to Allies of Top Illinois Democrat, Prosecutors Say

Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan has not been charged, but the governor, a fellow Democrat, said he must resign if the allegations are true.

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Were the Actions of Federal Agents in Portland Legal?

The Department of Homeland Security can point to federal statutes protecting property to justify the arrests of protesters in Portland, Ore., but whether they stretched the law would be up to a judge.

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F.B.I. Agent in Russia Inquiry Saw Basis in Early 2017 to Doubt Dossier

Newly declassified documents added more fodder for the continuing political fight over an aspect of the Trump-Russia investigation.

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Biden’s School Plan Draws Clear Contrast With Trump’s

The president wants students and teachers back in the classroom, despite the virus. His opponent calls that “just plain dangerous.”

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Newsom Order Would Keep Most California Schools Online

Districts in counties with rising caseloads will be required to teach remotely until conditions improve.

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Lenovo Legion Pro Gaming Phone Listed on Retail Site Ahead of Launch, Design and Specifications Tipped

Lenovo Legion gaming phone is all set to launch in China on July 22. With days left for unveil, Lenovo Legion Pro gaming phone has been listed on JD.com, revealing its design, specs, and more. The phone comes with an LED logo at the back and two rear camera sensors.

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Trump Steps Up His Assault on Biden With Scattershot Attacks, Many False

As he searches for a way to turn around his struggling candidacy, President Trump has intensified a tear-down operation aimed at Joe Biden with a dizzying barrage of attacks.

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US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.

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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies".

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Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019.

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Nokia TA-1274 Phone Spotted on FCC, 4,380mAh Battery Tipped

The FCC site has listed the Nokia TA-1274, and the phone is tipped to pack a 4,380mAh battery. Furthermore, the listing also reveals that the device contains receivers which tune and operate between 30MHz-960MHz in the following bands: GSM850, WCDMA B and 5, LTE B and 5, LTE B and 12, and LTE BAND 17. The Nokia phone is listed to support FM Radio a...

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Poco Phone With Model Number M2006C3MI Spotted on Certification Sites, Tipped to Be Rebadged Redmi 9C

A new Poco phone may launch in India soon. A phone with the model number M2006C3MI has been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards and TUV Rheinland websites.

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Moto E7 Listed on Canadian Carrier Website, Priced at CAD 189

Moto E7 has been listed on Canadian carrier Freedom Mobile’s website. Available in a single colour option, the phone will come with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and a dual camera setup on the back.

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Realme Narzo 10A to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 10A is set to go on another flash sale in India today at 12pm (noon). The Realme phone that was launched in June has witnessed multiple flash sales, and the phone will be again up for grabs via Realme India site and Flipkart.

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Democratic Officials Tell Members of Congress to Skip the Convention

The directive ensures that little will happen at the convention in Milwaukee beyond speeches by former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., his vice-presidential nominee and a handful of other top party leaders.

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Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year.

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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.

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Research robot helps with housework and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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As the Virus Deepens Financial Trouble, Colleges Turn to Layoffs

The University of Akron this week became one of the first schools in the country to make profound cuts in the number of full-time professors on its staff. Others might have to follow.

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Mask Rules Expand Across U.S. as Clashes Over the Mandates Intensify

More retailers and states are instituting mask requirements, but tensions are mounting for people who see the rules as infringements.

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Reopen Schools? Here’s What You Had to Say

Parents, teachers and students shared fears and frustrations.

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Extending Cruise Ban, C.D.C. Says Ships Helped Spread Coronavirus

In a scathing order extending the current “no sail” order on U.S. cruise lines, the agency said it spent 38,000 hours managing the outbreaks on ships.

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Federal Employees Can Express Support for Black Lives Matter, Watchdog Says

The Office of Special Counsel’s finding came weeks after President Trump called Black Lives Matter a “symbol of hate.”

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How the Twitter Hack Revealed a Risky 2020 Election System

The hackers who targeted Joe Biden, Barack Obama and others served as a warning: Had they struck on Nov. 3, hoping to upend the election, the political fallout could have been quite different.

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Pompeo Says Human Rights Policy Must Prioritize Property Rights and Religion

In a speech, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it was important “for every American, and for every American diplomat” to recognize how the founders understood “unalienable rights.”

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Who Is Bill Stepien? A Data-Obsessed Campaign Manager for Trump's 2020 Campaign

Mr. Stepien, a former aide to Chris Christie who has been shadowed by the Bridgegate scandal, brings a data-centric style to the president’s lagging re-election effort.

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What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction.

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.

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Rev. Vickey Gibbs, Activist in a Progressive Church, Dies at 57

Ms. Gibbs used her pulpit in Houston to treat broken parishioners in a broken social world. She died of the coronavirus.

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