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Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone's yearly prepaid plans will help you save money: Here's how
Despite the price hike in December, the companies have not lessened the benefits and it has only gotten better.
1 in 10 Americans admit to using ‘stalkerware’ to monitor their partners
A poll by NortonLifeLoc found one in 10 Americans use stalkerware to monitor their partners’ text messages, phone calls, direct messages, and more.
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
Exclusive: Scope Markets Joins Your Bourse’s Liquidity Network
Online trading provider Scope Market announced on Friday the joining to the network of Your Bourse Liquidity Hub partners.
Xiaomi Mi 10 global launch delayed as Coronovirus epidemic cancels MWC 2020
The Xiaomi Mi 10 was slated to be globally unveiled at the MWC 2020 but as the vent stands cancelled, the Mi 10 launch will take place later.
Developer Finds USB Chargers Have as Much Processing Power as the Apollo 11 Guidance Computers
An anonymous reader shares a report: It comes as no surprise that the guidance computers aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft were impossibly primitive compared to the pocket computers we all carry around 50 years later. But on his website, an Apple developer analyzed the tech specs even further and foun...
Ubisoft Massive Isn’t Looking at PS5 or Xbox Series X for The Division 2
Ubisoft Massive isn't looking to take advantage of the increased hardware power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for The Division 2.
YouTube TV to end in-app purchases by iPhone, iPad users next month
Apple device users can now subscribe to the service via web browser at a lower rate
5 Best Guest Mode Apps For Android in 2020
Are you searching for the best free guest mode apps for android? If yes, then check out the 5 best android guest mode apps in 2020.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
Income and Growth Investors Will Benefit as CVS Adopts Managed Care
CVS stock should attract both income and growth investors as it leads the trend of managed care against competitor UnitedHealth.
How A Malaysian Man Livestreams To Pay For His Sick Wife's Monthly RM9,000 Medications
Because her illness is so rare, the medication is not subsidised in Malaysia.
Pandora's Apple Watch app will soon stream music without an iPhone
As long as you have a WiFi or data connection, you won't need your phone close by to listen to whatever you want.
Is 5AMLD Causing Crypto Companies to Shut Down & Relocate?
The EU's 5th anti-money laundering directive has already caused some crypto firms to relocate or shut down. Is regulation really a good thing for crypto?
THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America
The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.
OnePlus 8 visits GeekBench benchmark, reveals Snapdragon 865 as standard chipset
The OnePlus 8 has just been to GeekBench and in the process, has revealed what will power it. Good news, it's the Snapdragon 865.
Why PragerU Is Thanking Samantha Bee For Attacking Them
While PragerU may have been having difficulty with their content getting censored on social media platforms, the conservative organization got an enormous amount of exposure this week all thanks to TBS “Full Frontal” host Samantha Bee.
Apple quietly builds the business case for AR
Apple has introduced new AR features that should help the company push adoption of the technologies more into the mainstream.
Microsoft will no longer be forcing the Chrome default search engine over to Bing
It appears Microsoft has heard the complaints and cancelling plans to default Chrome browsers to using Bing through an Office 365 extension.
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
An Australian court has been ordered to reveal the author of a bad dental review.
The good, the bad and the ugly of the week – 14 February 2020
Top tip: If you want guaranteed flowers on Valentine’s Day, all you have to do is die.
Here's What People Thought of YouTube When It First Launched in the Mid-2000s
When YouTube first launched 15 years ago, a lot of people weren’t sure what to make of it. Anyone can upload a video to this service? Why do I want to hear what some obnoxious teenager has to say from their bedroom?
Malware, Microsoft gaming, and Sherlocking apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's AppleInsider Podcast, Victor and William talk about coronavirus and its impact on Apple, Microsoft's iOS gaming beta, and the FTC's newfound interest in 'Sherlocked' apps or companies.
After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by 11.59 pm today
The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms.
Capgemini plans quarterly appraisals for entry-level workforce
To add 25,000 techies this year through mix of campus and lateral hires
The IRS won't ask you to report 'Fortnite' V-Bucks on tax returns
The agency's overall approach to in-game currency isn't clear, though.
New Pandora app lets you stream music to Apple Watch & AirPods without iPhone
Pandora now allows listeners to stream music and podcasts on their Apple Watch -- without needing an iPhone.
Study On Misogynist Men's Groups On The Internet Confirms The Obvious
I'm sure if you've been online and strayed off of the Baby Shark music video on YouTube onto Reddit, Twitter, or even the comments section of the Baby Shar
The iPhone’s Days as the Driver of Apple Stock Are Numbered
Apple's growth has been driven by the iPhone, but an analyst says that in 2020, other catalysts will drive the performance of Apple stock.
Apple Should Pay Store Employees for Overtime Due to Bag Searches – Court
California Supreme Court has ruled that Apple owes millions to its Apple Store employees for the time that they spend for bag searches.
Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
It doesn’t matter if China hacked Equifax
Blame China? Equifax stole our data first.
Research: Organizations That Move Fast Really Do Break Things
Prioritizing action over consideration often leads to unethical behavior.
7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness
As bad it is, the coronavirus is a short-term problem. It will pass, and when it does, these beaten-up stocks will rebound in a big way.
Ring says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook
Ring says that soon, its mobile app will allow users to opt-out of sharing data with third parties.
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
Emulators give a glimpse of what Windows 10X will be like
Microsoft has made emulators for their new OS Windows 10X available to developers, which means the world has got to see a little about how it should operate.
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Data leaks: Why the cure isn’t just in the cloud
Many companies are turning to cloud-based software solutions to safeguard their data, but Rene Meyer, VP of Technology at AMAX says businesses should start with the box as a stronger alternative platform.
Apple Stores Employees in Beijing Are Now Screening Customers Due to the Coronavirus Threat
With the coronavirus threat rampant, Apple Store employees are limiting customer entrance while also screening them in the process
Jeff Bezos Buying $165 Million Estate, a California Record
The Amazon leader reached a deal for the Warner Estate in Beverly Hills with David Geffen, who has owned it since 1990.
TikTok slammed for being too addictive in app's first 'I quit' essay
It was the second most downloaded app of 2019 but in 2020 has acquired its first ‘why I deleted my TikTok’ essay
Washington lobbyist leading the push to break up corporate monopolies
Antitrust activist Sarah Miller is part of a push to rewire the US economy
Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads
Policy change comes days after U.S. presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exploited a loophole to run humorous messages promoting his campaign on the accounts of popular Instagram personalities.
Kogo: a travelogue bot for the roadtripper
Kogo is a device-app combo which leverages Artificial Intelligence, enabling you to track your journey and create multimedia travel stories
Virgin Galactic's record-breaking week doesn't stop short-sellers
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are climbing too.
Sony Struggling to Lower PlayStation 5's Manufacturing Costs
Due mostly to high demand parts.
Latest Gmail for iOS Update Will Let Users Add Attachments from Files App
Great news, Gmail for iOS users. A new update for iPhone and iPad will let you add attachments to your email straight from the Files app.
Apple Stores in Beijing screening customers, limiting crowds due to coronavirus
After reopening five of its Apple Stores in Beijing, China, Apple is screening potential customers at the door due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Watch: UC Santa Cruz Leftist Attacks College Republicans, Spits on American Flag
A leftist at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) was caught on video getting into a physical altercation with members of the school's College Republicans student group, as well as with free speech activist Hayden Williams. Moments later, the individual was seeing spitting on an American flag, which had fallen to the ground during the scuffle.
California court says Apple Store workers must be paid for time spent waiting to be searched
Employees could wait up to 45 minutes after their shift for a manager to search them.
Google accidentally updates Developer Preview site with Android 11
Every year Google issues beta builds for upcoming versions of Android. About a month early, Google accidentally launched its Android 11 preview site.
Apple Designing 5G iPhone Antenna Module In-House After Being Dissatisfied With Qualcomm's Version
Apple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed,...
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone
Pandora is out with an update that brings a highly requested feature, streaming support for Apple Watch. This offers more flexibility to listen to your favorite music even if it’s not downloaded to your watch when away from your iPhone. Update: Pandora says that the updated Apple Watch app is rolling out to a small group […]
Space Force is looking for ideas 'in good taste' on what it should call its members
Following its official creation this past December, the Space Force is looking for ideas on what the members of the newest branch of the U.S. military should be called.
Apple Arcade picks up Loud House: Outta Control from Nickelodeon
New arrivals hit the Apple Arcade subscription service every Friday, and today is no exception.
You can now stream Pandora on the Apple Watch without an iPhone
Pandora has updated its app to support streaming directly from the Apple Watch without being required to be connected to an iPhone.
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Apple 'Suffocates the Creation of New Technologies,' Claims Former Chip Designer Being Sued for Breach of Contract
Apple has been in an ongoing legal fight with Gerard Williams III, who worked at Apple until February 2019 when he left to start up a new company...
Google’s €2.4bn fine ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh comments come during hear at EU’s General Court in Luxembourg
Irish judge says Google’s €2.4bn fine is ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh remarks made at appeal hearing at General Court in Luxembourg
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.
GameSnacks to deliver more casual, faster games to more consumers
The gaming world has significantly changed over the past three decades. Console and PC gaming are still around but mobile gaming is fast becoming the standard. That is why phone makers keep on impr…
Q&A: AI license plate recognition system for home security
New license plate recognition technology has been designed to provide homeowners with alerts when an unauthorized vehicle enters their property. Called Watchman, the technology integrates with smart home systems.
The five-part docuseries “Visible: Out on Television” is now streaming on Apple TV+
The new show looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters and coming out in the TV world.
How Apple Got It Wrong by Not Paying Retail Employees for the Time They're Being Searched
The court weighed in on a bad policy and a worse defense.
Xiaomi Developing A Smartphone With Two Displays, Patent Suggests
Xiaomi may be working on a smartphone with two displays, if a new design patent is any indication. The company has submitted a new patent with CNIPA,
Couples in China separated by coronavirus quarantines get creative on Valentine’s Day
Many couples are forced to move their romance online as they were separated by quarantine efforts to contain the outbreak, which has killed almost 1,383 people.
Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.
These 15 matchmaking and social media startups want to change how we connect
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of social platforms and matchmaking is usually dating apps, but the potential of matchmaking algorithms goes way beyond making personal connections. Sometimes all you’re looking for is a developer with the right tech skills to get your fantasy project off the ground, or someone who […]
Who needs a Valentine when you have these awesome Apple Music playlists?
For some of us, Valentine's Day just means half-price candy on February 15. You might not be spending the day with a special someone, but you can spend it with these great playlists on Apple Music.
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
Three offers Scots FREE 5G upgrade in towns and cities – find out if yours is on the list
SCOTS Three customers will have access to the network’s free super-fast 5G speeds by the end of the month. The firm’s 5G offering will be available on mobiles in 65 locations, including…
Bloomberg’s Instagram meme ad campaign is backfiring
The Democratic candidate’s recent sponcon doesn’t seem to be convincing people he’s any more relatable, hip, or funny than he was before.
How Yandex.Taxi is using automation to detect drowsy and dangerous drivers
Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex.Taxi is increasingly using automated technology to identify drowsy and dangerous drivers.
iZotope Ozone 9 Advanced review
iZotope Ozone 9 Advanced review
'US Has History of Spying on Phone Networks': Huawei Hits Back
According to Huawei, the US has been covertly accessing telecom networks worldwide, spying on other countries for quite some time.
Watch out for this Android malware that even survives factory resets
Watch out for this persistent Android malware that even survives factory resets. xHelper: the indestructible Android malware that keeps coming back.
How to produce a funky French house track
Make a Daft Punk-style house tune
Apple could use machine learning to improve Apple Maps GPS data
A new patent suggests that Apple is working on a machine learning technology that could improve Apple Maps GPS data in the future.
Google takes down 24 malware apps from Play store
With more than 2 billion active Android phones in the world, the Google Play store has become a breeding ground for bad actors to create malicious apps to prey on naive users. In the latest report by
Dark Mode comes to OneNote for Android
Microsoft has been developing Dark Mode for OneNote for Android since September last year, and the improved look has already come to the desktop and iOS. Now WinUnited reports that the feature is also rolling out to regular OneNote for Android users. The feature lets you switch to dark or light mode in settings or …
The daily business briefing: February 14, 2020
Prosecutors file more charges against Huawei, a judge halts a Microsoft military contract contested by Amazon, and more
BSNL increases validity of this long term prepaid plan: Know price and other benefits
Other than 250 minutes of voice calls, the plan offers access to Personalised Ringback Tones (PRBT) for 60 days. It does not include any high-speed data benefits.
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video...
Most Read articles – Apple silicon, AI investment, Coronavirus
Time to look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the powers of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Man indicted in fatal shooting of Louisiana Walmart employee
NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of fatally shooting a New Orleans Walmart employee and wounding a female customer has been indicted on murder charges, according to the district attorney’s office. An Orleans Parish grand jury on Thursday indicted Kentrell Banks, 21, of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office told …
Tips to Make Your Android Phone Great Again
Smartphone season is here with us with the local launch of midrange phones like the vivo Y19, Huawei’s Nova 5T and the flagship Samsung’s S20 series. New smartphones being launched will soon pick up the pace and it’s going to be hard to ignore the announcements. If you’ve been keeping up with smartphone trends, you’ll […]
Smart Speaker Market In The Q4, 2019. Amazon and Google Lead
The smart speaker market is still led by Google and Amazon due to the first-movers' advantages. Apple ranks sixth with its HomePod.
Apple's CarKey might also work on your house
An Apple patent published today has revealed that Apple's rumored CarKey function may just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to secure access and unlocking.
An Australian Dentist Wants Google To Give Up A Negative Reviewer's Identity
Australia's Federal Court has given the go ahead for an Australian dentist to take Google to court over an anonymous negative review left on the search engine's site. The dentist wants Google to reveal the identity of the reviewer so he can sue them for defamation but the tech giant has declined to provide identifying...
Samsung Galaxy A20s gets price cut in India, now starts at Rs 10,999
The galaxy A20s was launched a few months ago and is now available in the market at Rs 10,999, for its entry variant.
Realme X50 Pro 5G teased to pack 65W SuperDart Charge tech, dual punch-hole cameras
Realme X50 Pro 5G launch is now scheduled to launch at an online event on February 24.
What Are Smart Contact Lenses?
Smart contact lenses are often mistaken for the stuff of science fiction, and with so much misinformation out there, it can be difficult to sort fact from the ambitious fiction. Modern advances in optics technology have led to exciting new possibilities for contact lenses, and while computers can't currently be...
10 things you need to know today: February 14, 2020
Attorney general says Trump's tweets make his job impossible, the Pentagon diverts $3.8 billion for Trump's wall, and more
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran
Company charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from six US technology firms
Cybercriminals target Nigerians, South Africans with 7,700 attacks ahead of Valentine’s Day
Some 7,700 attacks are found to have been unleashed on Nigerians, South Africans and Kenyans by cybercriminals. The attacks, targeted at lovers celebrating this year’s Valentine Day’s celebration, come through apps downloading. Russian cybersecurity outfit, Kaspersky, which discovered these breaches, disclosed that its analysis showed that within 2019, the region saw a circulation of 1,486 […]
This Virtual Reality Lab in Kerala capital gives you a sneak-peek into the fast-emerging technology
Keltron’s Virtual Reality Lab in Thiruvananthapuram opens doors for a hands-on experience in the fast-emerging technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality
Big Tech’s Takeovers Finally Get Scrutiny
What cool things have we lost because mammoth companies swallowed up innovative start-ups?
3 Steps to a Socially Conscious Portfolio
So you want your investment holdings to reflect your values and you’re confused by all the so-called E.S.G. funds. Here’s how to start.
Susan Fowler: Why I Wrote the Uber Memo
I was terrified of being labeled “that woman who was sexually harassed.” But I had to speak out.
Myntra names its new chief technology officer
Flipkart and Myntra together control about 70% of the online fashion market share in the country. According to Myntras new CTO Raghu Krishnananda, fashion ecommerce penetration is expected to reach 15% of the total fashion spend in the country in 2020.
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed This Time
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy.
Sony launches WH-H910N Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation in India
Priced at Rs 21,990, the latest headphones from Sony have 'Dual Noise Sensor' technology that cancels ambient noise
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
The IRS has deleted a part of its website regarding the taxation of video game currency, perplexing gamers and others as to the question of taxing virtual cash.
Apple Patent Shows Self-Configuring Smart Home
Apple's new smart home patent application is ambitious, but could be a way of connecting smart tech inside a home in new ways via modular wall hardware.
SMART Modular Launches 32GB Low-profile DDR4-3200 Mini-DIMMs for Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., and a leader in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions including memory modules, Flash memory cards and other sol...
Microsoft temporarily blocked from beginning Pentagon project
AWS had earlier alleged that the contract was awarded to Microsoft last October after US President Donald Trump exercised his influence over the country’s Defence Department.
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy....
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
Court rules Apple must pay California workers during bag checks
The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Apple must pay employees for time spent waiting for their bags and personal electronic devices to be searched when they leave work.
Some Apple stores in China to reopen following coronavirus fears
Apple stores in Shenzhen and Shanghai remain closed, but others resume limited operations.
The best free Android apps of 2020
There are way too many free Android apps out there, so we've trawled through and found the top ones to download.
3D printer straight from sci-fi? New tech makes it possible
A new 3D printing technique facilitates extremely swift creation of objects – a little like Star Trek’s replicator.
Supercharging decarbonization through intelligent technologies
Integrating digital tools into the world's energy systems could reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%, a new review has found.
Google makes 1,000 new high-res satellite images available in Earth View
Google has cornered the market on making high-resolution, aerial imagery of earth's most breathtaking landscapes available to the public.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 is missing in action - but it could still take on the Apple Watch 6
Some people were surprised that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 didn't launch at Samsung Unpacked, but it could still come in 2020.