Tech giant Apple has taken down the 21.5-inch iMac from the online Apple Store, leaving customers with the choice of either the 24-inch iMac or the Intel-based 27-inch iMac.
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Battery maker ProLogium likely valued at $2-$3 billion in new funding round
Taiwan's ProLogium Technology Co has raised a total of $326 million in its latest funding round from Primavera Capital Group, SoftBank China Venture Capital and others, that likely valued the solid-state lithium battery maker at $2-$3 billion.
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
How to stop third-party apps from accessing your Google account
Google account gives you that added bit of privacy that could go a long way in keeping your Google account hidden from the eyes of hackers. The lesser your Google account associations with third-party applications, the better your chances at getting less exploited by hackers via third-party apps on the Google platform. You could check for and remove...
China proposes guidelines on internet platform responsibilities
China's market regulator on Friday proposed a long list of responsibilities it said it wanted the country's internet platforms to uphold, in the latest effort by Beijing to establish an oversight framework for its technology sector.
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GameStop chief operating officer Owens leaves after 7 months
GameStop Corp, the company whose stock became a sensation with day traders this year, said on Friday that Jenna Owens agreed to leave, just seven months after joining the video game retailer as it is chief operating officer.
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AWS sales jump 39% as companies accelerate Cloud journey
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Cloud arm of Amazon, has seen its revenue increasing 39 per cent to $16.11 billion in the September quarter, as customers of all sizes and across all industries are using AWS as the preferred cloud provider for machine learning services.
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Friday, October 29, 2021
Why the decision of US court on market research analysts is a major victory for H-1B visa holders
Updating with more inputs) Washington, Oct 29 (PTI) In a major victory for employers, a US court has approved a settlement under which an American immigration agency has agreed to recognise market research analyst as a speciality occupation for the purposes of determining the
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Huawei, ZTE troubles refuse to go, here's what may be next
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation to prevent companies such as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd or ZTE Corp that are deemed security threats from receiving new equipment licenses from U.S. regulators.
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
How Microsoft plans to fill 250,000 cybersecurity jobs in next 4 years
Microsoft said it will provide scholarships or assistance to about 25,000 students and will provide training for new and existing teachers at 150 community colleges across the country. The company also said that it will provide curriculum materials for free to all community colleges, as well as four-year schools, in the country.
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This is what may cost Apple more than $6 billion loss in 2021
Supply chain woes cost Apple $6 billion in sales during the company's fiscal fourth quarter, which missed Wall Street expectations, and Chief Executive Tim Cook said that the impact will be even worse during the current holiday sales quarter.
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Portugal telecom regulator sees first 5G services on offer within weeks
Portugal should see 5G services go on sale for customers within weeks after new operators bought spectrum licences in an auction, the head of ANACOM regulator said on Thursday, bolstering much-needed competition in a sector dominated by just three players.
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Future Retail moves Delhi High Court against SIAC order
New Delhi, Future Retail along with its promoters has moved the Delhi High Court requesting to stay and set aside the order passed by the Singapore-based arbitration tribunal SIAC on October 21, putting its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail on hold.
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Australia plans to make Google offer search engine choice on smartphones
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) also wants to limit Google's ability to pay Apple Inc to have its search engine installed as the default option on the smartphone maker's devices, the regulator said in a report on Thursday.
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Esports talent in South Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban: Report
South Korean teenager Yoon Ki-chan gets just three hours of sleep a day but spends more than three times that playing online games - with the blessing of his parents and teachers - as he dreams of becoming a top pro League of Legends player.
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How to promote your business or share external links on Instagram Stories
For those who are unaware, Instagram recently replaced the swipe-up link sharing feature with the new Link sticker which allows users to simply add the link sticker in their Instagram Stories and share with their followers. The link sharing feature, according to the company, is really helpful in creating awareness, mental wellbeing, and promoting a...
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Apple says 175 suppliers committed to using clean energy
The new round of suppliers - which is an increase from the 70 suppliers and nearly 8 gigawatts of power the company reported last year - are part of the company's efforts to make its sprawling global supply chain carbon-neutral by 2030.
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India in final stages of clearing national cybersecurity strategy, says national coordinator
India is in the final stages to clear a National Cybersecurity Strategy in the wake of growing cyber attacks and threats from nation-state actors against the country, national cyber security coordinator Lt. Gen. (retd) Rajesh Pant has stressed.
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Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
In March, as claims about the dangers and ineffectiveness of coronavirus vaccines spun across social media and undermined attempts to stop the spread of the virus, some Facebook employees thought they had found a way to help.
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Snapchat touches 100 million user mark in India, aims to further strengthen localised experiences
Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators.
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China planning to build a "civilised" internet, here's how
China will strengthen its efforts to build a "civilised" internet with an eye on reshaping online behaviour and use it as a platform to disseminate new party theories and promote socialist values, the country's cyberspace regulator said.
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Pegasus row: Supreme Court establishes committee to probe snooping allegations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set up a three-member committee to probe the Pegasus spyware snooping allegations. This committee will be supervvised by a retired top court judge Justice R.V. Raveendran, who will be assisted by Alok Joshi, former IPS officer and Dr Sundeep Oberoi.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Gas stations in Iran targeted by cybercriminals: Report
A cyberattack disrupted the sale of heavily subsidised gasoline in Iran on Tuesday, state media reported, causing long lines at gas stations across the country weeks before the anniversary of 2019 street protests that followed fuel price hikes.
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Samsung India logs 39% rise in profit at Rs 4,041 crore, revenue flat in FY21
Samsung India Electronics has registered a 39 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 4,040.9 crore even as its revenue from operations remained flat at Rs 75,886.3 crore in FY2020-21 over the previous fiscal, according to regulatory documents.
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All UPI money transfers, offline, online payments on PhonePe are free
India's leading digital payments platform PhonePe has clarified that all UPI money transfers, offline and online payments (across UPI, wallet, credit and debit cards), on the payment app are free, and they will continue to be free for all users.
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Monday, October 25, 2021
How to set up iCloud Data Recovery Service
Apple is making it easier for its users to recover their data from a lost or stolen iPhone. With iOS 15, Apple has added a new feature called iCloud Data Recovery Services that are designed to make people's life easier with backup data in case they’ve lost their iPhone or iCloud and want to retrieve their backup data.
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How Google is helping Facebook in its fight against Apple
Google has teamed up with Facebook to work around Apple's privacy tools in Safari to continue tracking end-users, an update to an antitrust lawsuit claims, with the search engine also doing what it could to slow down other regulatory initiatives surrounding privacy.
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Sunday, October 24, 2021
Facebook dithered in curbing divisive user content in India, documents show
Facebook in India has been selective in curbing hate speech, misinformation and inflammatory posts, particularly anti-Muslim content, according to leaked documents obtained by The Associated Press, even as its own employees cast doubt over the company's motivations and interests.
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NCLAT asks NCLT to provide hearing opportunity to 2 top Videocon Telecom executives whose bank a/cs were frozen
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the NCLT to go for "fresh determination" and pass a new order after providing opportunity of hearing to two former employees of Videocon Telecommunications, whose assets and bank accounts were frozen.
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Fake delivery agent dupes scribe of laptop
A journalist here has complained that he was duped by a trickster who came to his house posing as an Amazon employee and took away a laptop, which was being returned to the e-commerce firm as it was a faulty piece. The complaint was lodged with the Indirapuram police station on Saturday.
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Facebook to hire 10,000 for metaverse project; what is it and what it will do
The term "metaverse" seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video game companies are outlining their long-term visions for what some consider the next big thing online. The metaverse, which could spring up again when Facebook releases earnings Monday, is the latest buzzword to capture the tech...
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021
Niti VC urges Tesla to make electric cars in India
New Delhi, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Thursday urged US-based Tesla to manufacture its iconic electric vehicles in India, while assuring the company that it will get the tax benefits it wants from the government.
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PhonePe starts charging processing fee on UPI transactions for mobile recharges
New Delhi, Walmart group's digital payments firm PhonePe has started charging processing fees in the range of Re 1 to Rs 2 per transaction for mobile recharges done for value above Rs 50, even through UPI. The company is the first digital payments app to have started charging for UPI-based transaction which is being offered for free by its competitors.
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Centre in HC defends IT rule requiring WhatsApp to trace originator of message
The Centre has defended in the Delhi High Court the legal validity of its new IT rule requiring messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, to "trace" the first originator of the information, saying that the law empowers it to expect such entities to create safe cyberspace and counter illegal content either themselves or by assisting the law enforcement agencies.
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Why Elon Musk may be ‘sleep-deprived’ and in need of a break
Elon Musk has talked about stepping down from Tesla for a couple of years and his absence from the regularly scheduled conference call to discuss quarterly financial results this week has sparked fresh rumours about a 'sleep-deprived billionaire CEO taking a much-needed break.
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US intel warns China could dominate advanced technologies
US officials issued new warnings Friday about China's ambitions in artificial intelligence and a range of advanced technologies that could eventually give Beijing a decisive military edge and possible dominance over health care and other essential sectors in America.
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SoftBank in talks to sell French robotics business to Germany's United Robotics: Report
SoftBank Group Corp is in talks to sell the Paris-based robotics business behind its Pepper android to Germany's United Robotics Group, according to sources and documents reviewed by Reuters, scaling back a business it once touted as a major growth driver.
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Electrified cars hit almost a fifth of EU Q3 vehicle sales
Nearly one in five vehicles sold in the European Union in the third quarter was an electrified model as sales continued to soar while fossil-fuel cars slumped, according to sales data released on Friday by a trade organization.
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Rumoured Apple Car may have hit a roadblock, here’s how
The firms informed Apple sometime in the past two months that they were not able to meet its requirements, the people said. But the U.S. company has not given up hope of resuming talks with either CATL or BYD, according to one source.
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Intel shares sink as third-quarter sales miss estimates
Shares of Intel Corp sank as the company reported third-quarter sales that missed expectations, with Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger telling Reuters that shortages of ancillary chips needed to make full computers are holding back sales of the company's flagship processor chips.
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Google halves subscription fee for these apps on Play Store
Alphabet Inc-owned Google said it is lowering the fee that subscription-based apps need to pay Play Store to 15% right from day one, following criticism about its fee structure from companies such as Spotify . Currently, developers pay a 30% subscription fee in the first year, and 15% thereafter.
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Dutch government lab claims it has decoded Tesla's driving data
The Dutch government's forensic lab said on Thursday it had decrypted electric carmaker Tesla Inc's closely guarded driving data-storage system, uncovering a wealth of information that could be used to investigate serious accidents.
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Bitcoin may touch $100,000 per coin by 2021 end: Experts
Despite uncertainties and high volatility surrounding it, Bitcoin has crossed $65,000 per coin for the first time and according to industry experts, the most sought-after cryptocurrency may touch the $100,000 mark by the end of this year.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Google appeal over cloud contract sees rejection by Swiss court
"In an interim decision, the Federal Administrative Court rejects Google's request to grant suspensive effect to its appeal. The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics may therefore conclude the public cloud contracts with the selected tenderers," the court said in a statement on Wednesday.
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How to locate your AirPods using Find My feature
At this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a capability to locate lost AirPods. The feature was earlier expected to roll out with iOS 15 update, however, it was delayed and rolled out to AirPods Max, AirPods Pro and AirPods via a firmware update.
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Facebook plans to change its name: Report
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about the name change at the company's annual Connect conference on Oct. 28, but it could be unveiled sooner, the Verge reported. The news comes at a time when the company is facing increasing U.S. government scrutiny over its business practices.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Oracle's NetSuite adds banking features to its software
Oracle Corp's NetSuite on Tuesday said it will put automated banking features into its accounting software for businesses, with HSBC Holdings Plc as its first partner to automatically send and receive money and reconcile accounts.
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Government to roll out 5-year plan to make India big tech player: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The minister added that the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will partner with the private sector in areas not just limited to soliciting business for them but for future technology developments like quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and semiconductors, according to an official statement released by the ministry.
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Microsoft most imitated brand of all phishing attacks: Report
In the third quarter, tech giant Microsoft stayed as leader of the most imitated brands at 29 per cent of all phishing attacks globally, albeit at a slower rate, down from 45 per cent in the second quarter of 2021, a report said on Tuesday.
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Snap launches studio for augmented reality ads
Snap Inc said on Tuesday it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularize the use of technology that can overlay computer-generated images onto a person's view of the real world.
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Hackers mining third-party apps to steal your health data: Research
Hospitals and health care systems have become a major target for hackers during the Covid-19 pandemic and a new report has claimed that third-party apps that pull patient data from electronic health record (EHR) systems are vulnerable to hacking.
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Technology best way to achieve climate target: Australia PM
"If you have a credible plan ... with the proper transparencies Australia's well known for, then it can be a great positive for Australia," Morrison told Parliament, referring to the net zero target. "If you have the right plan, ... if you have technology, not taxes," Morrison added.
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Ericsson profit beats expectations on 5G demand despite China setback
The proportion of revenue Ericsson earns from China has dropped to around 3% of the total from 10-11%, Chief Financial Officer Carl Mellander said in an interview, offsetting gains made as Ericsson filled voids left by Huawei in several countries as it retreated under pressure from the U.S. government.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Don't subject stablecoins to new rules, crypto lobby tells US regulators
Asset-backed stablecoins do not pose a systemic risk to the US financial system and should not face a new set of rules, a major cryptocurrency lobby group told US regulators on Monday, as tighter oversight of the fast-growing technology looms.
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VIL teams up with Larsen and Toubro for trials of 5G-based smart city solutions
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) and smart world and communication business of engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) have joined hands for a pilot project to test 5G-based smart city solutions, according to a statement. This is part of the ongoing 5G trials on government-allocated spectrum.
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Consortium behind Pegasus Project wins EU journalism prize
The consortium of journalists behind the Pegasus Project investigation into malware from Israel-based NSO Group that provided further evidence that it was used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents, won the top European Union journalism prize.
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Nanotargeting: How Facebook ads exploit specific users
As governments aim to break the Big Tech and tighten control over social media platforms regarding data privacy of billions of users, significant research has revealed that Facebook advertising platform can be systematically exploited to deliver ads exclusively to a specific, single user.
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Apple supplier Foxconn set to enter car market this October
Apple supplier and the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics producer is reportedly planning to unveil its first electric vehicle 'FOXTRON' in a few days' time - precisely on October 18.
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Friday, October 15, 2021
S.Korea targets Apple over new app store regulation
Apple Inc was on a collision course with South Korea on Friday over new requirements that it stop forcing app developers to use its payment systems, with a government official warning of a possible investigation into the iPhone maker's compliance.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
'Fake it until you make it': 5G marketing outpaces service reality
Mobile phone companies advertise high-speed 5G service with U.S. maps splashed with pink or blue to suggest widespread coverage, but the latest generation wireless technology is actually only available less than a third of the time in the best served states, new data shows.
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Fourteen US state attorneys general press Facebook on vaccine disinformation
The attorneys general of 14 U.S. states sent a letter to Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asking if the top disseminators of vaccine disinformation on the platform received special treatment from the company.
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US Senator Warren urges Amazon breakup, India retailers want probe
US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for breaking up Amazon.com Inc and Indian retailers demanded a government probe of the company after a Reuters investigation showed the e-commerce giant had copied products and rigged search results in India.
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Amazon copied products and rigged search results to promote its own brands, documents show
Amazon.com Inc has been repeatedly accused of knocking off products it sells on its website and of exploiting its vast trove of internal data to promote its own merchandise at the expense of other sellers. The company has denied the accusations.
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Hyundai has a new plan to solve the biggest 'tech problem' facing the car industry worldwide
Hyundai Motor's global chief operating officer said the South Korean automaker wants to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on chipmakers. A global shortage of semiconductors, triggered partly by surging demand for laptops and other electronic products during the pandemic, has shuttered some auto production lines globally this year.
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TSMC announces chip plant in Japan, flags 'tight' capacity throughout 2022
Taiwan chip giant TSMC announced plans to build a new factory in Japan to meet long-term appetite for chips and said, near-term, tight supplies will likely continue into 2022 amid booming demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Facebook outage: Google Maps surged 125 times, phone usage up by 75 times
The usage of Google Maps went up by a whopping 125 times, when Facebook and its owned applications such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger faced a global outage earlier this month, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
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Irish regulator proposes privacy fine of 36 million euros on Facebook: Report
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has proposed fining Facebook up to 36 million euros in one of more than a dozen probes it has opened into the social media giant, according to a draft decision published by the complainant on Wednesday.
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Smart cards with QR codes for DL, RC in Delhi soon
The Delhi Transport Department will soon issue QR code-based smart cards for driving licenses and registration certificates, a statement from the Delhi government said on Tuesday. The move, it said, was aimed at making Delhi a "hub of innovation in governance".
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Realme partners Khy Electronics for local production of smartwatches, TWS in India
Smartphone major Realme on Tuesday said it has partnered with Khy electronics to manufacture a diverse range of AIOT products and accessories in India. The products that will be made locally include Realme Watch 2 Pro, Realme Buds Wireless, and Realme 4K Smart TV Google Stick.
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Tech innovations with 5G set to redefine future of telecom: Report
Technological innovations with 5G will redefine future of telecom in India and open a slew of opportunities across industries such as healthcare, education, fintech, e-commerce and entertainment, according to a CII−Deloitte report. Private networks are expected to see a huge demand from enterprises in near future, led by the requirement of security...
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Big picture, big data: Swiss unveil VR software of universe
The final frontier has rarely seemed closer than this - at least virtually. Researchers at one of Switzerland's top universities are releasing open-source beta software on Tuesday that allows for virtual visits through the cosmos including up to the International Space Station, past the Moon, Saturn or exoplanets, over galaxies and well beyond.
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How to download and send Navratri WhatsApp Stickers
WhatsApp allows users to send more than just messages, multimedia content and make video calls. The instant messaging platform introduced Stickers a while back and over time it has become among the most widely used features of the app to wish and greet friends and family during the festive season and other auspicious occasions.
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Neo-banking platform Open raises $100 million from Temasek, Google, others
Small business-focused neo-banking platform Open on Tuesday said it has raised USD 100 million in a funding round led by Singapore's Temasek. Google and Japanese venture capital fund SBI Investment also participated in the round, along with existing investors Tiger Global and 3one4 Capital, as per a statement.
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EU to investigate Nvidia's $54 billion ARM bid after remedies fall short: Sources
Nvidia's $54 billion bid for British chip designer ARM is expected to face an extended EU antitrust investigation after concessions offered last week failed to address competition concerns, three people familiar with the matter said.
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Google removes several stalkerware ads promoting spying on spouses
In a bid to minimise the spread of stalkerware (used by abusers to spy on the phones of their spouses), Google has once again purged several "stalkerware" ads from its Play Store, promoting apps that violated its policies.
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World Bank taking steps to boost research integrity after data rigging scandal
The World Bank is taking steps to rebuild the credibility of its research after a data-rigging scandal forced it to cancel its flagship "Doing Business" report on country business climates, bank President David Malpass said on Monday.
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HCL Tech expands partnership with Google Cloud for healthcare, life sciences solutions
HCL Technologies on Monday said it has expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to jointly launch healthcare and life sciences solutions for customers. This partnership will deliver the best of HCL and Google Cloud's deep health care and life sciences domain capabilities and investments through co-innovation and address the shifts in the...
Monday, October 11, 2021
Facebook's oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook Inc's oversight board, a body set up by the social network to give independent verdicts on a small number of thorny content decisions, said on Monday it would meet with former employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks.
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PM Narendra Modi launches Indian Space Association
Launching the Indian Space Association (ISpA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government ensured that space technology became the delivery tool for leakage-free and transparent governance during the last seven years.
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China state media says gaming time limit loopholes should be closed
China introduced new rules in August limiting the amount of time under-18s can spend on video games to three hours a week, a move it said was necessary to combat gaming addiction, but causing young Chinese gamers to express outrage at the rules.
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
Long-banned FaceTime calls apparently working in UAE
FaceTime calls seemed to be working in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, an apparent loosening of long-standing restrictions on the Apple program in the federation of seven sheikhdoms. There was no official announcement on the matter.
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New rules needed to cover risks from cloud computing, says Bank of England
New rules will be needed to deal with operational risks from banks relying on outsourced 'cloud' computing from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others for providing services to customers, the Bank of England said on Friday.
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
iPhones have a feature that helps you sleep 'better', here's how to use it
The feature does work as Apple promises but does it really help you sleep better or focus? Well, that depends from individual to individual and there can’t be a universal answer for this. Still, if you are keen to try this feature and have an iPhone then all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
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All analog terrestrial TV transmitters to be phased out by Mar 31, 2022, barring 50: MIB
Almost 70 per cent of all analog transmitters have been phased out so far and the rest are being "sunset" in a phased manner while ensuring that "appropriate measures" are taken for re-deployment of manpower, the ministry said.
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Google's Pixel Fold, Watch and some Nest speakers may arrive on Oct 19
US-based search engine giant Google recently announced that it will be launching Pixel 6 series smartphones on October 19 and now a new report has claimed Pixel Fold, Pixel Watch as well as new Nest speakers may launch alongside the Pixel 6 series.
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Why Apple wants court to pause in Fortnite trial
Apple Inc asked a U.S. federal judge to put on hold orders that could require it to change some of its App Store practices and said that it is also appealing the ruling in an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" creator Epic Games, according to court filings.
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Facebook apologises for another outage: Services affected and not
Facebook Inc apologized to users for a two hour disruption to its services on Friday and blamed another faulty configuration change for its second global outage this week. The company confirmed its social media platform, Instagram, Messenger and Workplace were impacted by the latest outage.
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This website offering jobs with Delhi Metro is fake
A fake website which has attempted to imitate the official website of the DMRC has been created to defraud gullible people, Delhi Metro authorities cautioned on Friday. In a statement, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said some social media accounts are also trying to "misguide job aspirants" by promising employment opportunities in the DMRC.
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TSMC and Sony considering joint chip factory: Report
Taiwan's TSMC and Japan's Sony Group Corp are considering jointly building a chip factory in Japan, with the government ready to pay for some of the investment of about 800 billion yen ($7.15 billion), the Nikkei reported on Friday.
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MobiKwik gearing up for Rs 1,900 crore IPO, gets Sebi approval
Through the IPO, the company plans to offer shares aggregating to Rs 1,900 crore. Out of the total, Rs 1,500 crore will be mopped up through fresh issue of shares, while Rs 400 crore-worth stocks will be offloaded through the Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route by existing shareholders.
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RBI has increased the IMPS transaction limit: Key details
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a revision in the transaction limit for the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), increasing it from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
PM Narendra Modi to launch industry body Indian Space Association on Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Indian Space Association, a grouping of space and satellite companies, at a virtual event on October 11, the industry body said on Thursday. Indian Space Association (ISpA) represents homegrown and global corporations with advanced capabilities in space and satellite technologies.
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Woman cheated of Rs 32 lakh by 'Instagram friend from UK'
The woman, who lives in Raebareli district of the state, alleged that she got trapped after she was informed that a "gift" and some "foreign currency" worth Rs 45 lakh have arrived in Delhi for her from the UK and she would have to pay a fee to collect them, the officials said.
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DuckDuckGo and Google rivals want EU lawmakers to act via new tech rules
DuckDuckGo and three other search engine rivals to Google urged EU lawmakers to take action against the Alphabet unit via new tech rules, saying they have yet to see positive results from an antitrust ruling against Google.
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Australian PM slams social media as "a coward's place"
Australia's prime minister lambasted social media on Thursday as "a coward's palace", saying platforms should be treated as publishers when defamatory comments by unidentified people are posted, pouring fuel on a raging debate over the country's libel laws.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Omega Seiki joins hands with Exicom Tele-systems for lithium-ion batteries
Omega Seiki Mobility on Wednesday said it has entered into a partnership with Exicom Tele-systems for lithium-ion batteries for its electric cargo vehicles. Under the partnership, the company would receive Exicom's recently launched 10.
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This online shopping website is fake, has duped several users
As leading e-commerce platforms gear up for record revenues in the festive season, several fake and malicious e-commerce platforms have proliferated in the country, selling smartphone accessories to luxury watches. The cyber authorities have failed to protect innocent users, who are falling prey to online scamsters using the Facebook Page ad network...
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Facebook 'operating in the shadows' says whistleblower as US lawmakers demand probes
U.S. lawmakers pounded Facebook on Tuesday, accusing CEO Mark Zuckerberg of pushing for higher profits while being cavalier about user safety, and they demanded regulators investigate whistleblower accusations that the social media company harms children's mental health and stokes divisions.
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Telegram gains over 70 million new users during Facebook outage
Messaging app Telegram gained over 70 million new users during Monday's Facebook outage, its founder Pavel Durov said on Tuesday, as people worldwide were left without key messaging services for nearly six hours. Facebook blamed its outage, which kept its 3.5 billion users from accessing services such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger, on a faulty...
Amazon, Google and Microsoft to attend White House conference, here's why
The technology, which is based on core principles of physics, is still in its infancy but has become a darling of investors aspiring to revolutionize healthcare, finance, artificial intelligence, weather forecasting and other areas.
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Monday, October 4, 2021
HSBC executes blockchain-enabled trade transaction for AMNS and UAE's Universal Tube
In the transaction, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) sold goods to Universal Tube, and the transaction was end-to-end paperless carried out on a platform built on blockchain technology, it said, adding that it involves digitisation of the end-to-end 'Letter of Credit' (LC) transaction.
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Whistleblower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech
A Facebook Inc whistleblower on Sunday accused the social media giant of repeatedly prioritizing profit over clamping down on hate speech and misinformation, and said her lawyers have filed at least eight complaints with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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