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    We’ve all known that Google pays Apple a huge sum of money to remain the default search engine on iPhones, Siri, MacBooks and iPad devices, however we may now know what the actual amount could be. The United States Justice Department is targeting the deal between the two companies as a part of U.S. Government’s antitrust cases according to The New York Times. 
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    One of Google’s main sources of income comes from ad revenue on the search engine and at least one half of Google’s search traffic comes from Apple devices. In fact, if Google were to lose traffic from Apple devices, it has been described internally as “terrifying” and a “code red” situation within Google. The U.S. Justice Department claims the deal between the two companies is representative of illegal tactics that protect Google’s monopoly. 



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    Apple has updated nearly all of its products including the iPad Air, the new iPhone, smart speakers and the Apple Watch categories. However, it seems like one category is still in need of a refresh i.e. Apple’s personal audio category which includes the AirPods and AirPods Pro. A new report by Bloomberg suggests Apple is planning to launch new wireless earbuds in 2021. 
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    The report details Apple is currently in the process of developing the third-generation AirPods and a second-generation AirPods Pro. There have also been rumours in the past where it is suggested Apple has been working on over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation as well. The report suggests the new AirPods is expected to have a similar design as the AirPods Pro i.e. replaceable ear tips and a shorter stem. However, in order to keep the TWS earbuds affordable, it will not come with active noise cancellation as it is expected to be reserved for the AirPods Pro lineup. 

    However, the AirPods Pro is expected to get a massive overhaul where Apple is said to be removing the stem entirely and make it smaller than the current generation. The design of the prototype is comparable to other TWS earbuds out there such as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds which fit entirely inside a user’s ear. 
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    However, Bloomberg also reports Apple has been facing issues when it comes to integrating wireless antennas, microphones and noise cancellation in the new design. These problems could change the overall look of the new AirPods Pro. Apple has also hinted at launching the AirPods 3 sometime in the first half of 2021 while the Pro model is expected to launch at a later date in 2021. 

    It seems like Apple is all geared up to launch a range of new AirPods products in 2021. There have been rumours of the over-ear headphones called ‘AirPods Studio’ to launch as well. However, problems related to the headband have forced Apple to push the production by a few weeks as the company wanted it to be interchangeable. Apple also wanted to use big touch panels on the cups of the headphones but rumours suggest the size has now been reduced. Bloomberg reports that interchangeable cups could still be a feature but has no clarity as to when it is expected to launch. 
    Source: Bloomberg

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    A couple of days ago, Ben Stokes played the match-winning 107-run innings for Rajasthan Royals to almost single-handedly lead them to triumph over a dominating Mumbai Indians. 
    After his amazing performance, Stokes lifted his right hand with the middle finger folded. It was a gesture of respect towards his father, Gerard Stokes, who is currently battling brain cancer back home.
    Ben Stokes’ folded finger gesture is a tribute to his father.

    Ged Stokes’ middle finger, having sustained injuries playing & coaching rugby league, had to be amputated after unsuccessful surgeries in the past.

    Ged Stokes has been recently diagnosed with brain cancer. pic.twitter.com/Dz1APLY3Jm
    — Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) October 26, 2020
    In the post-match presentation, Stokes said: 
    "Things are a bit difficult right now, but hope this has given a bit of happiness back home. Saying goodbye to my dad, my mum and my brother in Christchurch was tough. It has been a difficult time for us as a family, but we've pulled together and supported each other as best we can."He added:
    "And I was able to get on the plane with my parents' love and blessing after we reached the decision, for me to get back playing, as a family with no external influences."The folded-finger gesture that Stokes has been making for a while now has a rather inspirational story behind it.
    Ben Stokes Middle Finger Celebration was a Tribute to his Father...

    Ben Stokes Father had to cut off part of his middle finger after an injury to continue playing Rugby Nd Earn for his Family... ️

    Huge Respect... @benstokes38
    Once in a Generation player... pic.twitter.com/rU6cykInsp
    — Bibhu (@Bibhu237) July 18, 2020
    Gerard Stokes moved to England to work as a Rugby coach but prior to the shift, he himself was a league-lever Rugby player in New Zealand and was completely dedicated to the sport. 
    As a contact sport, Rugby came with numerous injuries on a regular basis but for Stokes Sr., his middle finger became a constant source of brutal pain. It has been dislocated several times, completely bent out of shape and was in dire need of a surgery.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) on Oct 26, 2020 at 7:29am PDT
    Stokes couldn’t afford to sit out of the game, spending time on recovery and not playing the game that brought food to his family’s table.
    And so, he chose the shortest route to get over his problems, he chose to get his finger amputated, according to reports by cricket.com.au.
    Ben has always acknowledged how that one incident continues to motivate him as an athlete to do better. 
    The Stokes family has been brave and managed to keep their spirits lifted despite getting the news of Ged being diagnosed with cancer in January 2020. Recently Stokes even revealed how he could not sleep for days after hearing the news.
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) on Oct 8, 2020 at 9:49am PDT
    Despite the unfortunate fact, Stokes has been one of the best players in international cricket, at least for the past couple of years. His heroics during the Test series against the West Indies early in the year and now in the IPL have proven his emotional toughness. To be away from the family especially in such testing times and still be performing at such a high level, it takes a lot of courage.

    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) on Oct 2, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT
    Every once in a while, the world of sports produces a story that makes you fall in love with it all over again. Unlike fictional characters in the movies or books, these are real people dealing with real-life adversities. For them to keep thriving therefore becomes a major source of inspiration. We hope that Ben Stokes and his family Gerard come out of the hard-fought battle victorious and completely healthy.


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    After little to no cricket took place in 2020 for the Men in Blue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finally announced the squad for the team’s upcoming tour of Australia and while most of the names included are pretty much standard and much expected, the absence of one star has raised a lot of eyebrows.
    ICYMI - #TeamIndia squads for three T20Is, three ODIs & four Test matches against Australia.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/HVloKk5mw0
    — BCCI (@BCCI) October 26, 2020
    Indian opener and deputy captain in limited overs cricket, Rohit Sharma’s name has not been included in the rosters for any of the three formats of the game despite being their top-performing batsman before the pandemic and one half of the powerful opening batting partnership with KL Rahul.

    ‘Voice of Indian Cricket’ Harsha Bhogle went on Twitter to show concern towards this fact, indicating what it could mean for the in-form batsman and his Indian Premier League franchise, Mumbai Indians, during the ongoing season.
    I guess the fact that Rohit Sharma may not be fit enough to even play the tests in mid December would suggest he won't be part of the IPL anymore. His fitness is being monitored but with quarantine and travel restrictions, it seems unlikely. What a pity!
    — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 26, 2020
    The cricket pundit wrote: 
    “I guess the fact that Rohit Sharma may not be fit enough to even play the tests in mid December would suggest he won't be part of the IPL anymore. His fitness is being monitored but with quarantine and travel restrictions, it seems unlikely. What a pity!”Without Hitman Cricket will not be same pic.twitter.com/E1JrkDuARk
    — Manish Shukla (@ManishS47038529) October 26, 2020
    Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar also wished for a little more transparency by the BCCI on this issue when during the post-match show on Star Sports he said: 
    “We are talking about the Test matches, which are a month and a half way and if he is practising in the nets for Mumbai Indians, then honestly I don’t know what kind of injury it is. I think a little bit of transparency, a little bit of openness about what actually is the problem with him will help everybody”.He  added: 
    “The Indian cricket fan deserves to know, more than anything else. The franchisees, I understand. They don’t want to give their hand away. They don’t want to give the opposition any psychological advantage. But we are talking about the Indian team here.”Rohit was seen practicing in nets even yesterday and Mumbai Indians page posted about it then how come he is declared injured for a series which is to be held 2-3 months afterwards while the hamstring gets recovered within a month surely there is politics behind Rohit left out
    — Arun Raj (@ArunRaj24110439) October 26, 2020
    Sharma has been out of the roster for the past two IPL matches with an injury in his left hamstring and while no significant reports of the severity of his injury has come up, Sharma was expected to be back in the roster well ahead of the IPL playoff time.
    However, considering the fact that his name doesn’t even show up in the listings issued by the Indian cricket board, it can be expected that the injury clearly is a lot more severe than portrayed to be.

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    About a decade ago, the Moon was thought to be bone dry. But things started to change a few years ago when a series of findings started suggesting that there are traces of water on the lunar surface.
    Well, it turns out there's more water on the Moon than we originally thought. Two new studies that were published in Nature Astronomy yesterday tells us that there's more water on the moon. In fact, it looks like there's ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" in the polar regions. Who would've thought, right?
    NEWS: We confirmed water on the sunlit surface of the Moon for the 1st time using @SOFIAtelescope. We don’t know yet if we can use it as a resource, but learning about water on the Moon is key for our #Artemis exploration plans. Join the media telecon at https://t.co/vOGoSHt74c pic.twitter.com/7p2QopMhod
    — Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) October 26, 2020
    The study provides chemical proof that the Moon holds molecular water, even in the sunlit areas. The water is thought to be trapped in glass beads or some other substance that's protecting it from the harsh environments of the Moon. It's believed that this water could be used as a resource for human exploration.
    Obviously, it remains to be exactly how much water is present there. If, and only if there's abundant water, it could be used as drinking water, breathable oxygen, or even as rocket fuel.
    Another study has found that there are billions of micro-craters on the Moon's southern pole, with each holding a minuscule amount of water ice. Approximately, 40,000 km2 of the lunar surface is expected to have the capacity to trap water.


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