This week was quite interesting in the consumer tech market. Twitter deactivated more than 3 lakh accounts which were involved with Terrorism acts since mid 2015, and Snapdeal leaked an offer page listing the Asus  ZenFone 3 smartphone a few hours before its actual launch.

With Raksha Bandhan on Friday, we listed out a couple of portals on smartphones where siblings can spend some valuable time together, watching some of their favorite series. We also published an exclusive on how we can go digital this festive season, which was originally published on CXOToday.

We also witnessed a new tattoo that can allow users to control smartphones being developed by MIT research students.

Rumours, exclusive stories, reviews, and a number of launches; a lot happened this week. However, if you had missed out any of our stories, do not worry. Here's a chance, as usual, to go back and review some of the exciting stuff:

How Gaming Changed Through Generations?

In recent years, gaming has become a pastime like never before. No longer does it have negative connotations with spotty teenage boys hiding away in fusty bedrooms for days at a time. Instead, more and more people are picking up controllers or sitting poised over the ‘aswd’ buttons and spending their time navigating new worlds and engaging with fun characters.

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Can Micromax Alpha Stand A Chance Against Xiaomi Notebook Air?

While the Micromax LI351568W is placed at sub- INR 27,000 range, the estimate for the Xiaomi Notebook Air is pegged closer to INR 35,000, for the lower end model. But when it comes to aesthetics, Xiaomi finds more competition with Apple, whose design cues seem to match quite a bit. Micromax seems more generic but compact and utility based in its form factor.

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Nikon Launches D3400 With SnapBridge Connectivity In India

Nikon has recently announced the launch of a new DSLR in India, dubbed the D3400, which comes with two telephoto zoom lenses. The new entry-level DX-format DSLR is said to be capable of easily connecting with smart devices, via SnapBridge, using a built-in Bluetooth low energy technology that automatically transfers all photos taken with the camera.

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5 Platforms To Spend Time With Your Sister This Raksha Bandhan

It's Raksha Bandhan, the festival that celebrates the bond between siblings... and confusion prevails as to how to spend time with your sister on this special day. Well, don't go in search of random things. We have a solution to save you from the confusion -- OTT and original content. Nowadays when people do not even want the hassle of downloading, these digital platforms are epic solutions. You can make use of them to bond over with your sister over your favorite series and flicks.

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Twitter Deactivates 360,000 Accounts For Promotion Of Terrorism

Twitter has recently announced via its blog post that, nearly 360,000 accounts have been suspended for threatening or promoting terrorism since mid-2015. This also includes the suspension of more than 125,000 Twitter accounts as it was announced by the micro-blogging platform, earlier this year.

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5 Reasons Why LeEco Super TV Is Worth Buying

LeEco which is going big on it's superphones, which have been known for their feature and content driven offerings, brings the same level of excitement for consumers looking for their next Smart TV. In fact, the Super3 Max 65 is not just a smart TV, it also boasts of 3D display capabilities, which will take viewing and content consumption on to whole new levels.

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Here's How You Can Save Money While Shopping Online

Almost every woman loves shopping, isn't it? But, when your wife wants to go shopping, it's almost a nightmare for you! Well, don't you worry. Let me burst your stress out right away. Here are a couple of loyalty and reward tools out there in the market, which you probably have not heard of earlier.

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5 Portals To Watch Out When Moving To A New City

Moving to a new city can sometimes get really hectic and troublesome, as one has to juggle between shifting from an old place to adapting a new lifestyle. From setting up your new house to transport, from bill payments to locating nearby hangout joints can be tricky and chaotic. Thanks to the digital age, everything is now just a click away which can make relocating easy.

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New Vulnerability Exposes 1.4 Bn Android Devices To Security Threat

Just when everyone were working themselves around the Quadrooter vulnerability, there is a new vulnerability which exposes 1.4 billion (approximately 80 per cent of devices) Android devices to remote attacks by hackers. According to mobile security firm Lookout, all users who are working on unencrypted data traffic, or simply having encrypted data being degraded, will allow for hacking spies to remotely view and control all activity by the users.

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Can These Tattoos Control Your Smartphone?

While wearable technology is trending, it seems that MIT research students in association with Microsoft Research are working on something near to the future -- a sort of a tattoo that allows users to control smartphones by just a skin-touch. Well, researchers have announced on MIT Media Labs' website that, the new technology will be showcased at a wearables conference later this month.

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