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What comes to your mind when you think of the word 'precision'? Well, surely, there would be many things. Let’s cut to the chase; here we are talking about the HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboard. From design to aesthetics, everything in this keyboard looks fascinating — just as one imagines in a gaming device. Overall, this gaming keyboard maintains a level of simplicity. But when you slam the keys hard during an intense gaming session and the RGB colour shift comes into play, it is an altogether different experience. So, we give lengthy introductions a pass and jump straight to the point. HyperX Allo y Origins, HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboardIt's a new breed of keyboards meant exclusively for gaming, but that does not mean amateurs cannot also try their hand. The HyperX Red Linear keys are very light and your fingers just glide over them. One of the reasons is that these keys do not bounce much upon pressing and shifting. The travel time, therefore, is mu...

Most high-end headphones these days look good, sound as they should, and possibly carry a new feature or two to catch audiophiles’ attention. Skullcandy 's Crusher ANC has all these and a little more — its bass-specific tuning sets it apart from others in the high-end headphones space. When we say high-end, it means, among other things, a hefty price tag. Sure, at Rs 24,999, the Crusher ANC is no cheap top. Is that a deal to go for? Let's find out. The most common challenge that high-end headphones face is that there are just a few players and each, with its own appeal, is vying for the attention of a small set of discerning buyers. The Crusher ANC’s appeal lies in its noise cancellation and its unique and impressive sensory bass feature. Additionally, there is an in-built Tile Bluetooth tracker to help you locate the headphones using the Tile app on your smartphone. Design Skullcandy follows the conventional design for its over-the-ear headphones; they are collaps...

Sony Corp . is in talks to acquire a stake in the Indian television network controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, as the Japanese giant seeks to tap booming demand for content in the South Asian nation, according to people familiar with the matter. The Tokyo-based company is currently conducting due diligence on Ambani’s Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. before any possible offer, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is not public. Sony is considering several potential deal structures, including a bid for the company or a merger of its own Indian business with Network18’s entertainment channels, one of the people said. Talks are at a preliminary stage and may not result in a transaction, the people said. Shares of Network18 surged as much as 15% in Mumbai on Thursday, while unit TV18 Broadcast Ltd. jumped 9.7%. While a successful deal may help Sony bolster its local offerings and take on upstart rivals such as Netflix Inc., it will give Ambani...

Uber Technologies Inc . faces a new legal attack on its refusal to treat drivers as employees that depicts the company as mistreating not just them but the public at large. A lawyer who’s been fighting the ride-hailing giant in court for six years wants a judge to now take into account the extra costs saddled on California taxpayers by Uber’s business model. Drivers being cheated out of wages and not being reimbursed for expenses causes California to lose out on payroll taxes, attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan said in an interview. Uber also avoids paying premiums for workers compensation, social security, unemployment and disability insurance, and public assistance for drivers who can’t support themselves, she said. The company has warned that attempts to convert its drivers from independent contractors to employees under California’s recently passed AB 5 law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, will be handled as they always have: by its armies of lawyers in courtroom combat. For g...

Bollywood star Sunny Leone has bought a stake in the Leicester Galactos team of IPL Soccer , a celebrity-owned seven-a-side indoor football tournament held in the UK. Sunny's team is co-owned by Jaz Dhami. Sunny said: "Sports speak a global language and it's my pleasure that I get the chance to encourage emerging talent. IPL Soccer gives the right kind of exposure, facilities and platform to the soccer players. Former England football star Micheal Owen brand ambassador of the league. "Sport is one of the few institutions that can break down barriers and stereotypes. Providing fully inclusive opportunities for all are at the core of the IPL soccer Programme," said Owen. The "Mastizaade" star recently posted the video of her kicking the ball at a goalpost, alongside the caption, "What's my name.. what's my name?" IPL Soccer founder Sany Supra expressed his joy on having Sunny Leone on board. Read More

OTET Result 2019: Odisha Teachers Eligibility Test (OTET) result 2019 is likely to be declared today by Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The OTET result 2019 will soon be available for download on its official website - bseodisha.nic.in OTET Result 2019: Steps to download result Step 1: Visit the official webite - bseodisha.nic.in Step 2: Click on 'Examinations' tab Step 3: Select 'OTET Exam' Step 4: Click on the 'OTET 2019 Result' link Step 5: Fill in your log in credentials Step 6: OTET Result 2019 will be displayed on the screen. Download it for future reference OTET Result 2019: Passing criteria The passing criteria for OTET examination is 60% The candidates who qualify the OTET 2019 entrance will be awarded with eligibility certificates that will allow them to apply for the post of teachers in Class 1 to VIII and IX to XII in government school across the state of Odisha. Read More

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said the launch of its earth imaging and mapping satellite Cartosat-3 along with 13 commercial nano satellites from the US, has been rescheduled to November 27. The space agency had earlier announced that the launch is tentatively scheduled at 09:28 hrs IST on November 25, subject to weather conditions. "The launch of PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 scheduled on November 25, 2019 at 09:28 hrs is rescheduled to launch on November 27, 2019 at 09:28 hrs from second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota," ISRO has said in an update. The satellites would be launched by India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C47 into Sun Synchronous Orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The Cartosat-3 is a "third generation agile advanced satellite" having high resolution imaging capability, it said, adding the satellite would be placed in an orb...