The Cupertino-based tech giant has finally given into the demands of Indian telecom regulatory authority
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 update: Everything you need to know
Game developer Treyarch has recently rolled out a new update for its Black Ops 4 game. The new patch includes several new changes, features and bug fixes on all the platforms. The update brings a new multiplayer playlist for the PS4 version of the game as well as another game stability improvements.
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Asus partners with Quantum Cloud to help gamers earn 'passive' income
Taiwan-based electronics major Asus on Friday said it entered into a partnership with Quantum Cloud, a start-up with a software solution that allows gamers to use their idle graphics cards to mine cryptocurrency and receive a digital cash payout through PayPal or WeChat.
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
YouTube to remove this feature, here's how it will change the way you watch videos
YouTube is making viewing videos on the desktop a pleasant experience for everyone by removing what can be called as one of the annoying features. It has announced that YouTube viewers won’t see any pop-up annotations in the video on any device.
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TCS says will continue to invest in people irrespective of their national origin
India's largest software firm TCS Thursday said that its employee hiring and retention practices are based purely on capabilities, "irrespective" of background or national origin, as a US jury ruled in favour of the company in a case involving charges of discrimination.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
TCS buys US-based consulting firm BridgePoint
Indian IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said it had acquired the US-based management consulting firm BridgePoint Group for an unspecified amount to have expertise in the US financial services industry and retirement services.
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Google inks pact with Disney to run online ads
Google has said it will now power advertising for Disney's collection of brands and properties -- including Disney, ABC, ESPN, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars -- across multiple channels, including live streaming and direct-to-consumer content offerings.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
India IT and business services market to reach $13.9 billion by 2019: Report
The India IT and business services market is expected to register an annual growth rate of 7.9 per cent and reach $13.9 billion by the end of 2019, according to a report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) on Tuesday.
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Amazon Web Services introduces 4 new services for IoT applications
US e-commerce leader Amazon's subsidiary Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday introduced four services and capabilities to make it easier to ingest data from edge devices and build rich Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
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Google launches Family link app in India: How parents can use it to track their children's smartphone activities
Google has launched its Family Link app in India. The app is essentially a parental control software for smartphones that allows parents to keep a track of their children's smartphone activities and use patterns. They can also set some ground rules for their children on smartphone usages.
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Huawei launches Mate 20 Pro, the company's most expensive smartphone in India: Pricing, offers, specifications and more
Launched at Rs 69,990, Huawei's Mate 20 Pro is the most expensive handset from Huawei. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro takes on the other big-screen flagship smartphones available in India including Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Google Pixel 3 XL and Apple iPhone XS Max.
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Monday, November 26, 2018
Huawei is beating Samsung in its own game, here’s how
Samsung is one of the companies that is known for its AMOLED screens in smartphones. Earlier this month it even introduced a foldable screen alongside some 'Infinity-O' displays as well. However, Huawei seems to have already made a smartphone with the similar display technology. Read more about it here...
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Telcos, OTTs not comparable; new regulation for OTT may hurt innovation: BIF
Over-the-top (OTT) services providers should not be subject to fresh set of regulations as their services are "not comparable" to that provided by telecom operators, Broadband India Forum President T V Ramachandran said Monday.
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How to get a minimum discount of Rs 4,500 on OnePlus 6T
Here's a chance to get OnePlus 6T at a minimum discount of Rs 4,500. Users purchasing the device using Citibank credit and debit cards are getting Rs 1,500 off while the OnePlus and Apple iPhone users are getting Rs 3,000 additional off.
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Sunday, November 25, 2018
On Black Friday, more US shoppers chose the computer over the mall
The Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday kickoff of the US holiday shopping season showed the increasing preference for online purchases, as more Americans opted to stay home and use their smartphones while sales and traffic at brick-and-mortar stores declined.
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How much for that app? US top court hears Apple antitrust dispute
When iPhone users want to edit blemishes out of their selfies, identify stars and constellations or simply join the latest video game craze, they turn to Apple Inc's App Store, where any software application they buy also includes a 30 percent cut for Apple.
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Saturday, November 24, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Logitech in talks to acquire headphone maker Plantronics
Logitech International SA, the Swiss manufacturer of keyboards and webcams, is in discussions to acquire Plantronics Inc, the US maker of Bluetooth earpieces and gaming headsets, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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Vivo gets 169 acre land in Noida, to invest Rs 3500 in new unit
Smartphone maker Vivo India has been allotted a 169-acre land parcel by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Authority (YEIDA) to set up a unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar with an estimated investment of Rs 3,500 crore, an official said.
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Samsung Electronics apologises for factory cancer cases
"We have failed to properly manage health risks at our semiconductor and LCD factories." Campaign groups say that 320 people have suffered from work-related illnesses after being employed by Samsung, with 118 of them dying.
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Thursday, November 22, 2018
Huawei starts testing Google's brand new OS in its smartphones
Google's Fuchsia OS is not a secret as the company has confirmed its existence already. What's new is that one of the smartphones coming from Huawei's sub-brand Honor is being tested for the new OS. What possibilities does it open?
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PUBG ranking goes down? Here's why
The season 4 also includes a new 'Hardcore' mode for Erangel map of the game. But there's one thing that might be bothering most of us. The PUBG ranking in all the modes -- Squad, Duo and Solo have gone down. The Ace ranking went down to Platinum, Diamond ranking reduced to Gold and so on. But why this is happening to the users, what's the reason behind it.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Apple could be working on Amazon Fire TV stick and Google Chromecast rival
Apple is planning to make its presence more felt in the video streaming segment. We heard it is working on its own streaming service but this is the first time it has been reported that a Fire TV Stick or Chromecast like dongle may also be under works.
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Google reveals new policy for election ads ahead of EU vote: Report
Alphabet Inc's Google said it will roll out new policies in Europe to provide more transparency around political ads, ahead of European Union elections in the spring, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing a blog post.
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Amazon stops blocking Australians from its US website after backlash
Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it would stop blocking Australians from shopping on its much larger US site after a customer backlash, dumping an unpopular policy the retail giant had said was necessary to comply with Australian tax law.
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Amazon just made Google & Apple's life difficult, here’s how
Amazon has made it's Alexa voice-based assistant available for all the Bluetooth device makers around the globe. This is likely to give the e-commerce firm a major boost in terms of reachability and Google a tough life in the particular segment. Read more.
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How to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Let’s Go
Pokémon Let’s Go, developed by Pokémon Company and Nintendo, is basically a successor of Pokémon Yellow game. The game is currently available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. The game comes in two versions – Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. However, both the games have a deep connection with Pokémon Go as it allows users to sync all the Pokémon Go data with Let’s Go via Bluetooth. The process is simple and players can transfer all the Pokémon they have in their smartphones directly. If you are wondering how to do that, follow our step-by-step guide.
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Reliance Jio to take over as service provider for Railways from Jan 1
Reliance Jio Infocomm will serve the country's largest and most sought-after accounts in telecom - the railways - from January 1, with officials saying it is likely to slash the national transporter's phone bills by around 35 per cent at least.
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Facebook may soon start commenting on posts by itself on your behalf
If in case you are one of the lazy souls out there, you will love what Facebook is testing these days. The firm is saving your precious typing time and is generating comments by itself for posts. You just need to click to post it.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Xiaomi-owned Meitu to launch triple selfie camera smartphone
Chinese handset maker Meitu's hardware business has been taken over by Xiaomi. Following the acquisition, an upcoming handset from Meitu has been spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA, which has been spotted with a triple camera setup on the front end.
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Facebook sued by Russian firm linked to woman charged by US
A Russian company whose accountant was charged by federal prosecutors for attempting to meddle in US elections sued Facebook Inc on Tuesday, claiming it is a legitimate news outlet and its Facebook account should be restored.
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Best Augmented Reality (AR) games you can play on your iPhone and Android smartphones
Augmented Reality games are still a new idea and the only commonly known title is Pokemon Go. Still, AR games struggling to grab users attention. Still, there are a few games which are free and offers a great and different gaming experience. Here are the best AR games that are worth a try.
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World's first total-body scanner produces first scans
The world's first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3D picture of the entire human body at once in as little as 20-30 seconds has produced its first scans, say scientists, noting that the technology can aid in improving diagnostics to tracking disease progression to researching new drug therapies.
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Micron Technology leads chipmaker losses as demand concerns grow
Shares of Micron Technology led falls for US microchip producers on Tuesday, driven by a combination of concerns over slackening iPhone demand and a series of brokerage downgrades that reflect a growing technology stock selloff.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), world’s first 4-lens camera phone, arrives in India at Rs 36,990
Samsung's Galaxy A9 (2018), which is the world's first 4-lens camera phone has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 36,990. It is available for pre-booking starting November 20 and will go on sale starting November 28.
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Apple iPhone users, this new Google Photos’ feature will improve your photos
Google Photos for iOS has got a new feature wherein users can blur the background in a portrait shot. While the Portrait mode has been there since iPhone 7, users until now didn't get a chance to adjust the blur level in Apple's own Photos app.
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Latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 patch brings back ‘Speed Cola’ perk and PC balance tweaks
Activision has released another global update for its recently launched game under the Call of Duty series -- Black Ops 4. The update includes regular bug fixes, new perks system modifier, unique gameplay balance updates for PC and quality-of-life improvements across all modes on all platforms
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How Huawei may be one up on Samsung in foldable smartphone war
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has also showcased its foldable smartphone in South Korea. The company is planning to launch the smartphone next year. The foldable smartphone from Huawei will also be the first 5G phone of the company.
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Here's how this device may revolutionise transistor technology
Revolutionising transistor technology by sending electrons through a vacuum, a team led by an Indian-origin scientist in Australia has unveiled a device that eliminates the use of semiconductors, making it faster and less prone to heating up.
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Google 'System version: H update' is already rolling out to smartwatches in a bizarre way
It looks like Google did give details on the Wear OS System version: H update but it did not reveal that the update is already rolling out to some smartwatch users. Here's a user who got the update but in a bizarre way.
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How to add, delete and report comments in Google search results
You can also read and rate comments left by others,” says the dedicated support. However, it has been made clear that comments in Google Search are not available in different languages. In case you were wondering how to do that, follow these steps:
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Tumblr mysteriously disappears from Apple App Store
Apple has removed the microblogging and social networking portal Tumblr from its App Store without any explanation. Tumblr has has said that it is investigating “issues with the iOS app” and will continue to provide updates.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
Give us tax benefits, better reforms for growth, mobile firms tell government
Mobile handset companies have sought a 10-year tax holiday along with regulatory reforms to focus on exports that can enable the industry to grow by over 11-fold to USD 230 billion by 2025, an ICEA-McKinsey report submitted to the government said.
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Saturday, November 17, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
How Twitter contributes to 'social jet lag'
People's social media usage, which largely mirrors daily work schedules and school calendars, is causing a huge amount of "social jet lag" and disrupting their biological clocks, reveals a study that analysed patterns of activity on the social media platform Twitter.
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How hackers may have accessed millions of text messages with verifications details, two-factor codes and more
This could be termed as one of the biggest security flaws of the year. The flaw opened gateway for hackers to access over 26 million text messages that include information with verification links, OTPs, two-factor codes and more.
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How to set up and use Google Pay
Google Pay, formerly known as Google Tez, is an app that allows users to make or receive UPI payments using their phone number. This is a digital mode of payment and the amount sent or received directly gets deposited into the linked bank account.
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'Crypto hangover' hammers Nvidia's outlook, shares drop 17 %
Chip designer Nvidia Corp on Thursday forecast disappointing sales for the holiday quarter, pinning the blame on unsold chips piling up with distributors and retailers after the evaporation of the cryptocurrency mining boom.
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband service reportedly launching in these cities first
Jio GigaFibre registrations opened back in August this year from its official website. Reliance Jio has not given an official word as to when and in which cities it will be launching the GigaFiber service first. However, these are the list of cities that are reportedly in the first wave. Read on...
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OnePlus continues to lead India's premium smartphone market: IDC
Chinese smartphone company OnePlus has again been named as the market leader in the premium smartphone segment in India. International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker claims that the company managed to gain 37% market share in the quarter-ended September 2018.
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Indian smartphone market clocks highest-ever shipments in Q3 2018: Report
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the smartphone market in India reached an all-time high of 42.6 million unit shipments in 3Q18, registering 9.1% year-on-year (YOY) growth.
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Apple to employ trafficking survivors in efforts to eradicate slave labour
Apple will employ trafficking survivors to work in its retails stores, the technology giant said, after winning an international award for making details of its supply chains public in a bid to help end modern slavery.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Google Maps is getting a messaging feature, here's how to use it
Now you can simply text from inside the Google Maps app to businesses for ordering something or get any other work done. The feature has been there since quite some time but was limited to Google's Business page only. It has now been integrated inside Maps.
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After foldable phones, Samsung patent shows a foldable tablet with three screens
Samsung has just introduced its foldable screen and has confirmed the arrival of a foldable smartphone for next year. However, a new patent suggests that the firm is already working on a bigger foldable screen for tablet devices. Here are some details.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Websites used this Facebook bug to read your 'likes' and interests without your knowledge
Months ago, a security researcher found a bug that let websites go through your 'likes' and interests on Facebook without letting you know. The malicious website could get such information that is usually limited to those who are in the users' freind list.
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Xiaomi Redmi 6A’s 16GB variant to go on sale at 12pm today on Amazon
Xiaomi’s recently launched Redmi 6A is all set to go on another sale today. The smartphone will be available online on Amazon and Mi.com websites. The variant going on sale today is the one with 16GB internal storage. It comes with a price tag of Rs 6,599.
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JBL launches PartyBox 200, PartyBox 300 audio systems in India, price starts at Rs 32,499
The JBL PartyBox 200, is priced at Rs 32,499 and JBL PartyBox 300 is priced at Rs 35,999. Both of them are available at JBL's official store and other online and retail channels, including 350 Samsung brand stores across the country.
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How to change passengers name in booked IRCTC ticket
IRCTC now allows passengers to make these changes in their tickets but there's a catch: passengers can only avail this facility only once as said by an IRCTC official. Now, if you are wondering how to avail this service. here are the steps you need to follow
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How to make group FaceTime on macOS
With the launch of latest operating system for both iPhone/iPad and Mac devices, Apple has added several new features to their apps and services. One such feature is group calling function in FaceTime. Those who are unaware, FaceTime is Apple's feature for making audio/video calls to your friends and family.
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Starting today, you may not have to worry about WhatsApp storage
Acting on the announcement it made in August, starting November 12, 2018, WhatsApp backups will no longer count towards the Google Drive storage quota. This was also announced back in August but will start reflecting now on your Google Drive storage.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
This app to detect heart attack is as good as ECG
The researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in the US found that the app can monitor heart activity and determine if someone is having an ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a heart attack in which the artery is completely blocked.
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HCL, NetBrain to help firms accelerate network automation
HCL Technologies and US-based network automation solutions provider NetBrain Technologies on Monday launched "HCL NetBot", a joint technology that offers network visibility and network automation capabilities for enterprise IT teams.
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How to send Love Stickers on WhatsApp
Instant messaging app WhatsApp recently rolled out its Stickers feature for both Android and iOS users. The feature also gets a Sticker store to download more new stickers like other instant messaging apps. However, in the beginning, there were only a few stickers available in the store.
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Fake news a multi-variable problem, there is no 'one fix': Twitter CEO
Ahead of elections in the world's largest democracy, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Monday paid his maiden visit to India where he vowed to check spread of fake news but said there is no "one fix" solution for the "multi-variable" problem.
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PUBG creator gets access to China's national citizen database, here’s how it is being used
Tencent, one of the biggest gaming companies is making its anti-addiction system more robust by reconfirming the age information given by gamers with that of China's national citizen database. It adds that this system will be coning to all of its gaming titles in future.
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