TecQ: iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, Bullet Trains in India & More

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TecQ is our weekly round-up of top stories from the world of technology.

1. iPhone X, iPhone 8 & 8 Plus: Everything You Need to Know

Read more on the Apple iPhone 8 and the latest iPhone X here.

2. Here Is How You Can Make Money off YouTube – FYI, It’s Not Easy

Google’s annual revenue generated from YouTube is almost $4 billion.  (Photo: The Quint)

We are currently living in a day and age where not a picture, but rather a video speaks a thousand words.

Ever since the launch of YouTube back in 2005, people have exploited the online video sharing platform to a vast extent. The convenience and easy accessibility to high speed internet and basic video shooting equipment has given people a chance to share any talent, skill set, or opportunity. In this particular case – by using YouTube.

Read the story here.

3. Saregama Carvaan: Nostalgia Packed Inside a Little Music Box

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4. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 First Impressions: The Bezel-Less Note

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with S Pen is back.  (Photo: The Quint)

Samsung had a harrowing time in 2016 with the Galaxy Note 7 and the saga of battery explosions.

However, that hasn’t deterred Samsung from forging ahead with the Note brand. After all, Note is what heralded the so-called phablets. Note 7 didn’t even make it to the Indian market in 2016, but the new one has reached the shores. The Galaxy Note 8 is priced at Rs 67,900, making it the first $1,000 flagship phone in India.

Does it match up to its price? Read here to know more.

5. India's First Bullet Train Project: What's It All About?

India is all set to get its first bullet train, which will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It will cover a distance of 508 kilometres in just about 2 hours and 7 minutes at its fastest, and is capable of reaching a top speed of 350 kmph.

It will be built at a cost of Rs 1.1 lakh crore and is set to become operational by 15 August 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are laying the foundation stone for this project.

Read the full story here.

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