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Did Apple Spend Billions on Improving Version of Maps?
Apple is always one of the forward thinkers and now chooses to invest a chunk of their profit in improving maps to make it one of the more used navigation apps out there.
EU lawmakers vote in favor of common charger despite Apple’s plea
According to Apple, the move to adopt a universal charging standard for all phones will do more harm than good. EU lawmakers disagree.
Woman sees grandfather on Google Maps Street View years after he died
A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered an image of her grandfather using Google Maps’ Street View feature
Rishad Premji writes to employees, lauds Abidali Neemuchwala’s contributions
Wipro announced this morning that its CEO and MD Neemuchwala has resigned due to family commitments and he would stay on until a successor was appointed.
Meet Meena, Google's new chatbot that interacts like humans
Google has claimed that Meena is better than any voice assistants right now
EU Lawmakers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Charging Cable Standard, Despite Apple's Protestations
Despite criticism from Apple, EU lawmakers on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor for new rules to establish a common charger for all mobile device makers across Europe. From a report: Members of the European Parliament voted by 582-40 for a resolution urging the European Commission, which drafts...
Coronavirus may impact availability of some Samsung Galaxy S20 accessories
Virus outbreak has led to delay in release of third-party accessories
Uber Officially Bans Drivers From Carrying Firearms, But Company's Business Model Prevents Enforcement
Iwastheone shares a report from The Atlantic, written by Sidney Fussell: Uber has banned guns in cars, for both drivers and passengers, since 2015. But over email and Facebook Messenger, four current and four former drivers told me they carry firearms on the job. In explaining why, they each cited ...
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easier
The proposed standard would help users avoid phishing scams.
Huawei Band 4 sale starts tomorrow: Price in India, features
Huawei Band 4 was launched recently in India. It comes with major fitness-centric features such as a steps counter and supports various workout modes.
5 Cases Where The Wuhan Coronavirus Was Used To Discriminate Against Chinese
Some restaurants in Japan and South Korea are rejecting Chinese customers.
What happens if the internet’s most important law disappears?
If Facebook is held liable for everything you write, it'll stop letting you write.
Verizon’s 5G network now available in 31 US cities (Update: More cities added)
Verizon Wireless 5G is available in 31 cities in the US, which means it has reached its 30 city goal before the end of 2019.
Mastercard invests in online and offline identity startup Trust Stamp
Mastercard has made a strategic investment in AI-generated identity authentication company Trust Stamp.
Google Earth app will now show the stars when you zoom out
The Google Earth app will now show you stars surrounding the planet when you zoom out, because, you know, stars are a thing.
IBM Chief To Exit Role After Sluggish Growth
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is stepping down after eight years in which the tech giant struggled to keep up with its competition. Arvind Krishna will be the new CEO.
What will happen when WhatsApp stops working on millions of phones tomorrow?
The Facebook-owned app is hours away from a cull that will see it withdraw support from a huge number of people's iOS and Android phones.
How to back up Android devices: The complete guide
Make sure all your important data is always synced and protected with this easy-to-follow Android backup guide.
Intel Is Launching These Three New 10th Generation Mobility Processors In Late March
So, I have an update to our earlier exclusive on Intel 10th generation mobility processors and this information supersedes the previous one. Not only do I have the exact model of the CPUs that Intel will be launching, but a date on when the embargo lifts as well. Intel is going to be launching the …
Download Gcam 7.3 APK mod for all Android devices
Google Camera App is popularly known for its overwhelming and mystical features. Pixel smartphones are blessed to have official support for the Google Camera App with features like Astrophotography mode and more. Google has recently pushed the Google Camera App v7.3 with several new features and enhancements. There are specific bug fixes that improve the …
2020 predictions: 5 telling trends in 3D printing
Hype or new hope? Is 2020 the year 3D printing actually disrupts high-volume manufacturing?
Mastercard Invests in AI-Based Startup Trust Stamp
Electronic payments giant Mastercard has made a strategic investment in Trust Stamp, an Artificial Intelligence-based authentication services company.
World governments 'moving fast' to overhaul taxes for tech giants
A consortium of 137 countries has agreed to revamp tax rules to close decades-old loopholes for multinational corporations. It's prompted by the rise of digital firms but Apple, for one, has been a vocal supporter of reform.
Apple TV+ to sign 'SNL' star Cecily Strong for musical comedy
The creators of "Despicable Me" are reportedly close to signing a deal with Apple TV+ to produce a musical comedy starring "Saturday Night Live" regular Cecily Strong.
SBI invests $20m in core banking-API integration firm OpenLegacy
Japan's SBI Holdings has invested $20 million in OpenLegacy Technologies, an American software firm that smooths API integration of core banking systems.
Huawei may not return to Android ecosystem if forced to
Reports have been floating around that the U.S. government may eventually retract its ban on Huawei as relations with China continue to improve. But apparently, Huawei thinks it may not need Google…
How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone
Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.
How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone
Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.
Apple is a top three PC vendor for enterprise, report claims
When it comes to corporate notebook purchasing, Macs are just as likely a choice as HP, with Dell still ahead, according to Changewave.
Avast (and AVG) busted for selling personal data, kills responsible subsidiary
A company that millions trust to protect their PCs from external threats has just been busted selling their confidential data to advertisers
Apple TV gets new underwater screensavers featuring coral reefs, sharks, and jellies
The Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K have 11 new underwater screensavers, available in both 1080p and 4k.
Apple supplier Japan Display secures $936M bailout from Ichigo
Japan Display has been given a much-needed bailout, agreeing on Friday to an investment of up to 100.8 billion yen ($926 million) from Ichigo Asset Management, funds that will help keep the beleaguered Apple supplier in operation.
Apple's impressive earnings, promising patents, and new acquisitions on the AppleInsider Podcast
Victor and William discuss the unexpectedly impressive Apple Q1 2020 earnings call, what happens when Apple acquires a company, and what a future iPad may be able to do with William's handwriting.
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers
The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.
Phone Call Recording May Come to Pixel Phones Soon
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What is NFC and How does it Work?
Technology | What is NFC and How does it Work?
Apple suppliers mixed over threat from China's Coronavirus
Supply chain sources say that while fabrication firms TSMC and UMC report no change in operations, Taiwanese chip design firms are expecting an impact on demand because of the Coronavirus.
Microsoft is pulling the plug on its ad service for Universal Windows Platform apps (another nail in the coffin)
Universal Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps probably seemed like when Microsoft unveiled the idea in 2014. Basically UWP apps are the Windows 10 follow-up to the “Metro” apps designed for Windows 8 and distributed via the Microsoft Store, the idea was to create a class of apps that could run across a range of devices […]
Google says govt needs to allay fears before mandating sharing of non-personal data
Chetan Krishnaswamy, director of public policy at Google, said there were concerns around intellectual property rights, possible de-anonymisation of personal data, legal liabilities and a lack of safeguards. He made these comments at a panel discussion at ITechLaw conference in Bengaluru on Friday.
Team Bernie Isn’t Fazed by the Bros
Staffers and supporters aren’t viewing the recent glut of negative coverage as a threat to their campaign.
Phishing scams leveled up, and we didn’t
Mass-produced cyberattacks you’ll probably fall for, just like Jeff Bezos
How Political Changes Could Impact Walmart Stock
With a high forward P/E, Walmart stock is priced for perfection. Watch out for political changes this year, which may impact shares.
WhatsApp will stop working on Android 2.3.7 devices and older starting tomorrow
Come Saturday, February 1, 2020, WhatsApp will no longer work on devices running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread and older or iPhones running iOS 8 and older.
CCI dismisses complaint against Naspers-owned PayU Payments, Wibmo
The Competition Commission of India has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices against PayU Payments and Wibmo. It was alleged that PayU has intentionally foreclosed the market for other competitors by denying them proper access to Wibmo in the downstream market and has substantially created entry barriers for new market players.
HMD needs a standalone & cheaper Nokia smartphone portfolio adopting “better specs for money” strategy
It is certainly easier said than done but the way current Nokia smartphones are not really setting the markets on fire, HMD needs to revisit its smartphone startegy for sure. This quarter Nokia is not among the top 10 smartphone brands reveals the report from analyst firm Counterpoint research.
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
Apple Providing Free Replacement AirPods Pro Tips Under AppleCare+
Customers who have AirPods Pro that also purchased an AppleCare+ protection plan for $29 appear to be able to receive free replacement tips for...
Apple's Touch ID Is Still Rumoured to Make a Return in 2021 but It'll Be In the Power Button
Reports that Apple will be bringing back Touch ID have been around for a while, and while the latest one is still saying the same thing, the details are slightly different.
George Soros says Mark Zuckerberg 'should not be left in control of Facebook'
George Soros is gunning for Mark Zuckerberg again.
Facebook Cracks Down on Coronavirus 'Conspiracy Theories' that 'Local Health Authorities' Don't Like
Facebook recently stated that it will begin removing "misinformation" relating to the coronavirus after the WHO declared the outbreak in China a global health emergency. The misinformation will be identified not only by "leading global health organizations" as well as China's "local health authorities."
Can Apple's Wearables Segment Continue Its Incredible Growth?
Buyers are snapping up AirPods Pro as fast as Apple can produce them, and the AppleWatch shows solid growth and great potential.
Intel Corp’s legal compliance counsel joins software firm Splunk
Basu started her career as an associate attorney at Ramfry & Sagar and then moved to K&S Partners. In the year 2008, she had joined countrys largest pure-play consumer company Hindustan Unilever as legal a manager from where she moved to GE HealthCare as legal counsel for South Asia in the year 2010.
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
The “selfie” has enjoyed phenomenal popularity as way to record a moment in time, but this coming decade is bringing some big – or rather tiny – competition: 3D-printed clones.
Isaac Asimov’s Throwback Vision of the Future
The science-fiction giant told stories driven by a faith in humankind. One hundred years after his birth, what use do readers have for such tales?
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones
The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.
Apple TV adds new underwater screensavers
Apple has added a new batch of underwater screensavers offering views of sharks, cownose rays, kelp, and much more.
This $350 Baby Yoda Statue Is Priceless
In case it wasn’t obvious before, the real reason Disney was so quick to crack down on unofficial Baby Yoda merch on Etsy or whatever was so that they could sell you their limited […]
Report: AI Algorithm Sent First Warnings About China's Coronavirus
According to a recent report by Wired, a Canadian AI-driven algorithm called BlueDot sent the first warnings of the coronavirus outbreak in China beating both the CDC and the WHO.
Is your child hooked on digital devices? These researchers hope to help.
The work could create a standard set of questions that pediatricians across the country can ask parents to gauge whether children are showing signs of compulsive screen use.
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.
Android 10 is coming to Galaxy Fold sooner than you think
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold didn’t receive great response from the users, in fact, most of the users hold the view that Samsung’s foldable smartphone failed to live up to the expectations as it had many issues and, therefore, is not worth the $2,000 price tag. Whatever the case may be, what’s important …
A new bill could punish web platforms for using end-to-end encryption
Draft amendment adds new rules for policing child abuse
Apple May Have to Ditch Its Lightning Cable to Conform to Standard Charger in the EU
It seems that Apple's argument for why it should keep its lightning cable, rather than switching over to one of the two USB standards used by everyone else, has fallen on deaf ears.
[Update: Voted Passed, Law Pending] The EU will vote to force all smartphones to adopt USB-C
The European Parliament will move to force all smartphone manufacturers to use USB-C with a new legislation awaiting EU Council approval.
Carlos Maza is back on YouTube and ready to fight
Carlos Maza is moving to YouTube full-time to hold the platform and the world accountable
These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV
Apple Arcade launched with over 100 titles in September 2019 and more exclusive titles are being added weekly. Read on for the latest Apple Arcade games.
BDO survey: US tech firms fear trade war and Chinese innovation
Tech company chief financial officers are bullish about their company's short-term futures but are distracted by numerous regulatory and data privacy issues.
WavLink Halo Base WiFi System – 3 Packing Mesh WiFi Costs Just $119.99
Wavlink's Halo Base station 3-pack is currently on sale at Newegg.com, making this system cost just $119.99.
European Processor Initiative Readies its Custom HPC Processor
EPI is readying its first prototype for its high-performance processor chips, this processor is expected to tape-out towards the end of 2020 or the beginning of 2021.
Apple sale at Best Buy: Buy an Apple Watch and save $50 on Powerbeats Pro
Best Buy's Apple sale gives you a $50 price cut on the Powerbeats Pro when you purchase and Apple Watch.
Huawei phone sales beat Apple in 2019
Chinese firm topples iPhone maker but Samsung still leads the way.
Google’s new Tangi app set to rival YouTube as the hub for tutorial videos
YouTube is presently the hub for tutorials and other guide covering various subjects and facets of life. The app is presently owned by Google but the tech giant has developed another app which it hopes will replace YouTube. The app is called Tangi and will solely host tutorial videos and similar contents. Tangi is an …
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone’s Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers
Apple and the EU are on a collision course over phone chargers.
POCO X2 leaked image shows a Redmi phone look-a-like
The secret has been out for some time. POCO is now independent of Xiaomi. It was something expected since we already heard before Xiaomi would putting an ending to the Pocophone line. Poco’s …
Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'
Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC
The EU's Vote To Dump iPhone Lightning Cables: Everything You Need To Know
An EU vote to develop a standard smartphone charging cable standard totally did not go Apple's way this week, putting intense pressure on the smartphone giant to drop its proprietary lightning connector for iPhones and other iOS devices. It may be some time coming, but this could be the beginning of the end for the...
Did Jony Ive jump or was he pushed?
Jony Ive is a brilliant designer. He helped bring Apple back from a near death experience with the original iMac and iBooks and, later, MacBooks. But he also accounted for a number of costly flops, that, while Apple would never admit it, would have sunk even more accomplished executives.
Oppo 80W SuperVOOC charging feature gets exposed - Gizchina.com
Oppo 80W SuperVOOC charging technology has just been exposed in a leaked photo. According to official report it can charge a 4,000mAh battery in 20 minutes.
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Q&A: How you hold your phone can help protect it from hackers
How someone holds their phone is becoming a criteria for securing their identity from hackers. If you usually hold it with your right hand, and a left-handed hacker is trying to gain access to your phone, they can be stopped because of that difference.
NVIDIA’s Next-Gen GPU Is Up To 75% Faster Than Current-Gen – Will Be Deployed in Big Red 200 Supercomputer This Summer
NVIDIA's Next-Gen 'Ampere' GPUs which will be featured in the BIg Red 200 supercomputer are up to 75% faster than existing chips.
Samsung launches AI-powered Washing Machine and Dryer
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a new washing machine and dryer featuring artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The AI-powered device is built to offer more “effective ways” for consumers to do their laundry. It is also believed to accelerate Samsung’s drive to attain leadership of the market over arch-rival LG Electronics. The device dubbed Grande AI …
Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower
It was reported earlier this week that we might see an Apple wireless charger after all, despite the AirPower debacle. Some have suggested this isn't ...
Sports tech company Kitman scores with first acquisition
Irish start-up snaps up The Sports Office to boost its offerings to professional teams
Farmers stuck with pineapples as prices drop to Shs 700
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Apple unveils revamped map app to challenge Google
Apple on Thursday said it has finished rolling out an overhauled map app in the US in another attempt to challenge Google's popular smartphone navigation software.
5 of the worst ransomware attacks in the US
Ransomware in 2020 will be as destructive as ever, according to experts. Here are the worst to date – and a preview of what’s to come.
Phone Hacks Can Happen to Anyone. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Start by knowing what could expose you to an attack, like vacation clues, hotel Wi-Fi and inadequate verification procedures.
Amazon Makes Fresh Pitch to Continue Improving Customer, Seller Experience
Since its arrival in India in 2013, Amazon has created over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs and announced plans to create additional one million jobs in India by 2025.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Mongolia Bars Entries From China
The ban will be enforced from Saturday until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be prohibited from travelling to China for the same period of time.
Inside the 'flying taxi' that could soon ferry passengers around London
This week, Vertical Aerospace showcased its flying taxi prototype in London’s Canary Wharf, and Mirror Online was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour
If you're still running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, WhatsApp will stop working for you tomorrow
The day has come. We knew it was upon us, we prepared for it, we stocked supplies just in case it brought on the apocalypse, and now all we can do is
Facebook's iffy past practices with facial recognition just cost it $550 million
While governments worldwide are starting to add facial recognition software to public cameras, Facebook has settled its long-term legal dispute concerning
Israel tests new rocket propulsion system
Israel has successfully tested a rocket propulsion system for the second time in two months, the country’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Friday, adding that the test took place at a military base in central Israel. READ ALSO: Israel unveils laser based missile interception system to replace Iron Dome “The test was conducted at a military base in central Israel,” the ministry said. The military noted that the test was scheduled in advance and was carried out as planned. Israeli previously test a rocket propulsion system last December with Iran claiming it was a test of a nuclear weapon aimed at Tehran. In July, Israel and the United States held successful tests of their advanced Arrow 3 missile defence system in Alaska. The Arrow 3 weapon system, co-developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing, is in particular capable of intercepting missiles outside the atmosphere.
Apple Wants to Standardize SMS One -Time Passcodes Format for Enhanced Security
Apple's WebKit engineers have proposed a new standardized SMS One-Time Passcodes for enhanced security through two methods.
Elon Musk's new EDM single reviewed – 'Bringing erectile dysfunction to the masses!'
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has dropped Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe on Soundcloud – a wannabe dancefloor banger that somehow manages to doubt its own vibe
137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach
Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech ...
Apple TV adds another eleven stunning underwater video screensavers
Earlier this week, Apple released eleven new underwater screensavers for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. If you are using the Aerial screensaver, the Apple TV will automatically download them and appear in the rotation alongside the existing videos. The new videos were added sometime this week, around Monday or Tuesday. The new […]
Staff share in €54m payout after US takeover of Decawave
Chipmaker gives new owner access to fast-growing market for Irish group’s technology
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 24-31
This week featured a shake-up in markets that took center stage. Aside from markets, news about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule gained traction after a new definition was released. John Deere, the EPA, and Brazil’s soybean harvest all also popped up in this week’s news. To catch up on last week's hot topics, follow the Successful Farming staff's work in the previous recap.
Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation
As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.
Apple Maps overhauled but will be available to US users for now
The modern smartphone user has gotten so used to navigating around using a map software that it's not wrong to say some are hopeless without one. Recently, Apple saw fit to release a newly redesigned Maps software for all iOS users in the United States.
OnePlus may finally support wireless charging in its next phone
OnePlus has shied away from wireless charging for quite a while, but not anymore. As spotted first by MobileScout, the company has joined Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the industry body that regulates standards for Qi wireless charging used by the majority of smartphones.
Puma has a smartwatch now, here’s how it looks
The Puma smartwatch sports a 1.19-inch round AMOLED display inside of a 44mm casing and it supports 16mm straps.
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Good performance, cameras
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Samsung Galaxy A51 succeeds the Galaxy A50s, which is slightly cheaper at Rs 22,999, but the new phone has been upgraded in terms of display and cameras. So, how does the Galaxy A51 perform? Here is our review.
European Union passes resolution to force common charger for smartphones
Recently we reported that Apple may be forced to ship iPhones with USB-C port in the European Union. As we expected, EU parliament this week voted 582-40 in favor of a resolution to urge action by the European Commission on a common charging solution for smartphones. The parliament has asked the Commission to ensure that …
Microsoft is shutting down Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
Microsoft has long been said to have written off their UWP app platform, with advocates often denying the obvious. Today’s news that Microsoft is shutting down the Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for Windows UWP apps in 5 months may, however, convince more. On MSDN Microsoft announced that they are shutting down the Microsoft Ad Monetization …
Jeff Bezos met FBI investigators in 2019 over alleged Saudi hack
Amazon founder interviewed as FBI conducts inquiry into Israeli firm linked to malware
Electric scooters can help cities move beyond cars v pedestrians
New laws to legalise e-scooters should be about safety, not horsepower, says Alex Hern, UK technology editor for the Guardian
Augmented Reality Party Game 'Secret Oops!' Lands on Apple Arcade
"Secret Oops!" by Italian developer MixedBag is this week's addition to Apple Arcade across the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. ...
Apple TV Gets New Underwater Screensavers
As noted on Reddit, Apple recently released a new batch of underwater screensavers for the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. The new screensavers...
Contraction in domestic revenue growth softened IT-BPM sector growth in FY19: Survey
Of the total $135.5 billion of exports of the IT-BPM sector in 2018-19, IT services accounted for 55%, and BPM and software products & engineering services for the remaining 45 per cent (with each accounting for almost half of the share). The survey termed the Indian IT-BPM industry as the flag-bearer of India's exports over the past two decades.
Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China
The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Leavers’ Brexit night bash sounds like a Question Time from hell
I won’t be looking out for the special 50p coin but there’s something else I’d like to spot …
Lindsey Graham's Sneak Attack On Section 230 And Encryption: A Backdoor To A Backdoor?
Both Republicans and Democrats have been talking about amending Section 230, the law that made today’s Internet possible. Most...
Apple Maps Completely Revamped In Latest Update
Apple has announced that it is rolling out a major upgrade to its iOS navigation app, Apple Maps. The new update will add a revamped map design as well as
Men are spending thousands on 'limb-lengthening surgery' to add inches to their height
EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Mirror Online, Dr Kevin Debiparshad, a consultant at the LimbplastX Institute, explained why many men are turning to limb-lengthening surgery
Plastic use to be banned soon in Nirmal district
District Collector suggests meaningful interactions between technology students and farmers to develop agriculture
Minister tours TVET schools to know the state of facilities
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Stop Trying To Clone The Apple Watch
At this point, there’s no denying the Apple Watch is the smartwatch to beat. It’s feature-rich, massively popular, and when you wear one, it confers a certain sensibility about you, the tech-savvy consumer. But for the love of everything holy, can other smartwatch makers please stop trying to shamelessly ape the...
Google sets up SOS alert for Coronavirus: Here’s what it means
Google has also launched an SOS alert for the Coronavirus, which will make it easier to people to get official information on the topic.
Google responds to claims of poor Stadia communications, says it’s “up to publishers” to announce games
Earlier this week, the anger from the Stadia Reddit spilled over when early adopters realised they’d been with no worthwhile updates from Google regarding the streaming platform for over 40 days. A…
Mobile money transactions now at 721 million – Techjaja
Uganda’s mobile financial sector has been growing with increasing number of mobile money subscribers ever since its inception. Uganda Com
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
This Is the High Cost China Is Paying for Copying a Stolen Su-33 Russian Jet Fighter
A bad copy.
Why Texans Don’t Want Any More Californians
Migrants from the Golden State could change the character of their new homes.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Indian Origin, IIT Kanpur Graduate Arvind Krishna Elected New CEO Of IBM
After a “world-class succession process”, American IT giant International Business Machines (IBM) has named Indian-origin technology executive Arvind Krishna as the new Chief Executive Officer succeeding Virginia Rometty, reports India Today.
Global smartphone sales of 2019 revealed, with Apple taking top spot in Q4 2019
With 2019 over, it was only a matter of time before analysts shared the big numbers for 2019. Research organisations have provided a few interesting facts to chew on, such as how Samsung still holds the largest smartphone market share, Huawei overtaking Apple for the overall second spot, and Apple managing to snag a top spot for Q4 2019.
Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year
The Kyoto-based company has long been rumoured to be preparing an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch as it nears the end of its third year in the market.
Bitmoji TV launched: New cartoons featuring your Bitmoji every week on Snapchat
Each episode will feature your Bitmoji along with the Bitmojis of your friends play roles in scripted episodes, which have been written by the Bitmoji team.
WhatsApp Payments coming to more countries in coming six months: Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Payments could be coming soon to more countries in the next six months, is what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed. But there's no clarity on when India will get WhatsApp Payments.
Google's Latest Video App Tangi is TikTok for People Who Love Pinterest
Google has announced it’s launching an “experimental social video sharing app” called Tangi for short, 60-second tutorials.
How Much Are We Paying for Our Subscription Services? A Lot
Online subscriptions sure sound cheap, but what do a few bucks a month to watch TV shows, store photos online and stream music add up to? Quite a lot, it turns out. From a report: In 2019, we each spent $640 on digital subscriptions like streaming video and music services, cloud storage, dating apps...
Worn Again Technologies Opens R&D Plant in England, With More to Come
Worn Again Technologies, a polymer recycling company, has launched a research and development facility in Redcar, England.
Tangi video app from Google’s Area 120: Can this be a TikTok challenger?
Tangi comes from Google's Area 120 team, which is their lab for experimental projects. Its an app for creating and sharing short videos, and here's what we thought of it in the first use.
Arvind Krishna elected IBM CEO
Indian-origin technology executive Arvind Krishna has been elected Chief Executive Officer of American IT giant IBM after a "world-class succession process", succeeding Virginia Rometty, who described him as the “right CEO for the next era at IBM” and “well-positioned" to lead the company into the cloud and cognitive era.
Cloudwalker 4K UHD Smart screen review: Feature-rich, yet incomplete
Its USP is that it works both as a smart TV and a computer; and while it has a decent price tag, the big let-down is sound quality
Mobvoi Ticpods Free review: Impressive, but not the perfect set of earbuds
They're aesthetically appealing, versatile and easy to use; the trouble is the sound output
Yet Another US Corporate Giant Appoints Indian Technocrat as CEO, Analyst Predicts Trend to Continue
New Delhi (Sputnik): Several Indian technocrats have been appointed by US-based multinational companies like Google, Mastercard, Microsoft and Adobe. Besides these American companies, several others like Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Uber, Boston Consulting Group and Jaguar have emerged as top recruiters for Indians graduating from its top institutes.
Economist who counted $40 billion cost from SARS predicts far bigger hit from new coronavirus
The global cost of the coronavirus could be three or four times that of the 2003 SARS outbreak, which sapped the world's economy by $40 billion, according
Ginni Rometty to step down as IBM chief executive
Tech giant has struggled to grow as it moves into new fields like cloud computing and artificial intelligence
Huawei overtakes Apple to get 2nd place in CY 2019
Despite the challenges that they are facing, Huawei still seems to be doing well in terms of smartphone shipment and in 2019, they have slightly overtaken Apple to become the 2nd top brand. This is…
Kioxia present BiCS5 NAND SSD memory with 112 layers
Kioxia (Formerly Toshiba) and its technology and manufacturing partner Western Digital Corp have developed their fifth-generation BiCS FLASH three-dimensional (3D) flash memory with a 112-layer vertic...
Western Digital BiCS5 3D NAND Technology
Western Digital announced that that it has successfully developed its fifth-generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS5, continuing the company's leadership in delivering the industry's most advanced flash...
Tinder and Bumble under investigation over underage use, sex offenders, and data handling
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Amazon’s latest milestone: 150 million Prime members
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Apple supplier LG Display posts fourth quarterly loss in a row
Loss smaller than expected.
Western Digital Announces BiCS5 112-Layer 3D NAND Up To 1.33 Terabits Per Chip For Next Gen SSDs
Western Digital is one of the biggest names in storage, and today the company announced it has developed its 5th generation 3D NAND flash memory technology called BiCS5.
Ginni Rometty, 1st female CEO at IBM, to step down in April
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A projector had far too much fun with car tech
Stop it. You can fool a Tesla Autopilot system with a projector?