Canada denies sharing Huawei CFO Meng's devices details with FBI: Court documents

In early October Meng and her lawyers asserted that members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had illegally shared sensitive identifying information about her electronic devices with the FBI.

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Nintendo shares jump almost 7% after strong Switch Lite launch

Nintendo has said it sold almost 2 million units of its handheld-only Switch Lite device in the 10 days after its September launch, with the company's operating profit doubling in the second quarter.

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Facebook sued for age, gender bias in financial services ads

According to the complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, Facebook persists in its willingness to let financial services advertisers "target" prospective customers by age and gender, despite a recent overhaul covering other kinds of ads.

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Ex-Apple executive joins startup aimed at banishing smartphone cables

For over 14 years at Apple Inc , Ruben Caballero had to include a cable with every iPhone design whose wireless engineering he oversaw, from the first prototypes in 2005 to iPhone 11 models on shelves now.

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Government officials around the globe targeted for hacking through WhatsApp - sources

Senior government officials in multiple U.S.-allied countries were targeted earlier this year with hacking software that used Facebook Inc's WhatsApp to take over users' phones, according to people familiar with the messaging company's investigation.

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How to block ad tracking on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

In case, you are worried about your privacy and want to prevent apps from collecting your data, here’s how you can do it.

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6 reasons why India is more than the iPhone for Apple

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This tool was used to hack phones of WhatsApp users globally: All you need to know

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Indian banks risk losing $9billion revenue to e-wallets by 2025

As much as 14 per cent of Indian banks payments revenue, or $9 billion, is likely to be displaced by the growth of digital payments and competition from non-banks, an Accenture report said on Thursday.

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Twitter to end political campaigns and ads on its service

Twitter has announced an end to political campaigns and ads on its service, calling it an important step in reducing the flow of election-related misinformation.

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Novel battery design can charge electric vehicles in 10 minutes, says study

The quick charge gives drivers up to 200 miles per ten minute charge while maintaining 2,500 charging cycles, the researchers said. That is equivalent to over half a million miles throughout the battery's life. All that happens in the time it takes you to brew a morning cup of coffee, Vice reported on Wednesday.

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China rolls out 5G services

The technology will also pave the way for driverless cars, further automation in factories, and allow users to remotely control appliances such as coffee makers and ovens via the internet.

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Govt gives WhatsApp three days to reply on WhatsApp 'spying' case

The IT Ministry on Thursday sought a detailed response from WhatsApp on the issue of an Israeli spyware that was allegedly used to target Indian journalists and human rights activists through its platform. WhatsApp has been asked to submit its reply by November 4.

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Reliance Jio says telcos have sufficient capacity to pay dues after SC verdict

It also slammed the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) for writing ex-parte to the government on the financial distress in the sector

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Facebook daily active user base grow 9% to 1.62 billion

The social networking company said about 2.2 billion people used at least one of its apps on a daily basis in September, and around 2.8 billion were active on a monthly basis. The company, which is one of the largest ad platforms globally, saw its ad revenue in the September quarter rise 28 per cent YoY to $17.38 billion.

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This is what Apple CEO Tim Cook has to say on the latest AirPods Pro

During Apple's fourth quarter earnings call CEO Tim Cook has said that he guesses that even current Apple AirPods users may want to purchase the latest AirPods Pro. As per Cook, the new AirPods Pro are more of an additional audio product that even the owners of the last two generations of Apple AirPods would want to buy.

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Two hackers plead guilty in data breach of 57 million accounts on Uber

Uber met the hackers' demand with a $100,000 payment, but waited until November 2017 to reveal that the personal information of both its riders and drivers around the world had fallen into the hands of criminals.

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Apple posts record sales in India in Q4, Mac revenue hits all-time high

Apple registered a new record in India in its fiscal Q4 quarter and the company generated an all-time revenue record for the Mac desktops in the country, it has announced.

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Facebook has joined hands with this firm to mentor SMBs in India

Facebook on Thursday announced a collaboration with SAIF Partners, one of the leading venture capital funds, to enable the growth of small and medium businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurship in the country.

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HC agrees to hear Facebook's appeal against order to globally block access to video defaming Ramdev

Facebook, represented by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, urged the bench to direct Ramdev not to initiate contempt action against it while the appeal was pending. However, before the court could pass such a direction, the counsel appearing for the yoga guru said since the matter was listed for final hearing on Dec 7, no contempt action would be initiated.

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Apple leads pre-owned smartphone market in India: Report

Apple has raced ahead of Samsung, Xiaomi and BBK Electronics brands (Vivo, Oppo, and Oneplus) to emerge as the most popular smartphone brand in the Indian pre-owned smartphone market, a new study from OLX revealed on Thursday.

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Bug in Apple App Store erases ratings of over 20 million popular apps: Report

A bug that stayed in the Apple App Store for a week erased more than 20 million ratings of popular apps such as Google, Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and Hulu among others, says media report.

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How to share Wi-Fi password from iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Apple has made Wi-Fi password sharing easier between iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices

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PhonePe losses surge to Rs 1,904.7 crore in 2018-19

Flipkart-owned PhonePe has seen its losses mount to Rs 1,904.72 crore in 2018-19 from the previous fiscal, as it continues to battle against rivals like Paytm, Google Pay and Amazon Pay.

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Cognizant to cut 7,000 mid-senior level jobs, exit content moderation

The information technology services provider will also eliminate up to 7,000 jobs in its other units to invest in growth areas such as cloud and internet of things to cushion the impact from a decline in spending by its financial customers.

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Alibaba may resume Hong Kong listing plans as soon as November

Alibaba plans to seek listing approval from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd shortly after the Chinese e-commerce giant's online retail frenzy Singles Day on Nov. 11, and may list its shares towards the end of November or in early December, the sources said.

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Toshiba sues former employee of US unit, citing fraud

Toshiba said in a statement its internal assessment had found evidence that a former facility manager at Houston-based Toshiba International directed work to a construction contractor at inflated prices and received kickbacks.

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Facebook sales grow as users tick up; Mark Zuckerberg defends political ads

Over the last three years, Facebook, the world's largest social media company, has faced rising hostility from both users and lawmakers over its handling of user data and its inability to ensure the integrity of its popular news feeds.

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Samsung Electronics upbeat on chip outlook as third quarter profit falls 56%

Samsung said there were positive signs for the chip outlook thanks to anticipated demand from data-centre customers and the continuing expansion of 5G smartphones.

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Techies, 13 ways you can help Delhi Police fight crime

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Not sought debt recast from any lender; continue to pay dues in timely-manner: Vodafone Idea

Analysts have been red flagging the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling (on telecom revenue definition) for old operators, particularly Vodafone Idea.

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WhatsApp may work on multiple devices at same time soon: Report

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature through which users will be able to use the same WhatsApp account on more than one device.

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Apple resumes human reviews of Siri audio with iPhone update

Apple is resuming the use of humans to review Siri commands and dictation with the latest iPhone software update.

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Fitch places Bharti Airtel on 'rating watch negative' on Supreme Court ruling

Fitch Ratings has placed Bharti Airtel Ltd on 'rating watch negative' over unpaid regulatory dues arising from a recent Supreme Court ruling. Fitch placed Bhariti's 'BBB-' Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN) as well as its and Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV's senior unsecured bonds and Network i2i's subordinated perpetual bonds on RWN.

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Global IT spending to hit $3.7 trillion in 2019: Report

Global IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2019, which is an increase of 0.4% from 2018, said a forecast by Gartner Inc. on Wednesday. This is the lowest forecast growth in 2019 so far.

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How Apple's China 'gamble' may pay off

When Apple reports results on Wednesday, Wall Street expects flat fiscal fourth-quarter sales and lower full-year revenue compared with the prior year, mostly because of declining iPhone sales. Yet Apple's stock price has hit all-time highs in recent weeks, as has its price-to-earnings valuation.

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India and Germany likely to sign agreement on artificial intelligence

Angela Merkel and PM Narendra Modi are expected to discuss trade, investment, regional security and climate change. Both countries could sign agreements in areas such as AI and green urban mobility, German ambassador said.

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E-commerce, social networking top disruptive business models: Survey

E-commerce, social networking and digital payment platforms top the list of most disruptive business models, revealed a new KPMG survey on Wednesday.

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Facebook agrees to pay UK fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has faced questioning by U.S. and EU lawmakers over how the political consultancy obtained the personal data of 87 million Facebook users from a researcher.

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Govt 'unlikely' to tinker with Supreme Court order on AGR

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has apprised the Cabinet Secretary and Prime Minister's Office of the Supreme Court order on the AGR and its impact while making it clear that it was "unlikely to tinker with any aspect of the order", although it has conveyed the industry's demand for a bailout.

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Nokia hires 350 engineers to speed up 5G development

Nokia has recruited 350 staff in Finland this year, 240 in its mobile networks unit and many dedicated to developing SoC (system on chip) integrated circuits - a key element for its 5G equipment.

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MakeMyTrip, Oyo under CCI scanner for 'destroying competition'

The order follows a complaint from the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), an industry body.

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Apple is mobilising these suppliers for its 5G iPhone: Report

Apple Inc is mobilizing suppliers to launch its first 5G iPhone range, the Nikkei Asian Review said on Wednesday.

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Sony logs record Q2 profit on robust sales of image sensors for smartphones

Sony Corp has said quarterly operating profit jumped 16% on robust image sensor sales, its strongest-ever result for the second quarter, and it raised its full-year earnings outlook.

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You can soon book .new domain, courtesy Google

Google has announced that people can apply for a .new domain from December 2 that will be secure and served over HTTPS.

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Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security

Long queues and commuters arguing with staff over slow security procedures are common sites during rush hour in the metro system of the 20 million-strong metropolis.

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Microsoft has a warning for 'organisers' of 2020 Olympics

Microsoft claimed that it has recently detected Russian hackers are trying to disrupt the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by infiltrating sporting and anti-doping agencies.

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Huawei tightens grip on China smartphones with record 42% share in third quarter - Canalys

Huawei strengthened its dominance of the world's biggest smartphone market even as the Chinese company was all but banned by the United States in May from doing business with American companies, significantly disrupting its ability to source key parts.

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Sony to pull plug on Playstation Vue

Citing competition, Sony Corp said that it would shut down its cloud-based TV service PlayStation Vue in January.

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Apple Pay in EU antitrust spotlight as regulators seek details

Regulators wanted to know if Apple has rejected merchant apps as incompatible with the terms and conditions for integrating Apple Pay in their apps.

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WhatsApp sues Israel's NSO for allegedly helping spies hack phones around the world

WhatsApp said the attack exploited its video calling system in order to send malware to the mobile devices of a number of users

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Huawei’s Honor smart-TV with pop-up camera to take on Xiaomi TVs: Specifications, design and likely price

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Satellite and drone images used to predict how a tropical disease spreads: Study

The researchers, including those from the University of Washington (UW) in the US, used rigorous field sampling and aerial images to precisely map communities that are at greatest risk for schistosomiasis, and discovered clues in the environment that can help identify transmission hotspots for the disease.

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How to register railway criminal complaints online

Indian Railways has been working to improve the safety and security of the passengers and already has a complaint website and app. It has now introduced a new website and mobile app to for both travelers and railway police to file and address criminal complaints across the country.

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Egypt's first smartphone maker to export to Germany next month

SICO, which was set up in December 2017 and has 200 million Egyptian pounds ($12.43 million) in paid-up capital, sells phones under the brand name Nile X and has said it uses a Chinese design of 3G/4G U.S. technology.

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TikTok owner ByteDance denies it will go public: Report

Chinese short-video making platform TikTok's owner ByteDance has denied reports of going public in Hong Kong as early as the first quarter of 2020, media reports said.

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Facebook, Google, Twitter urged to do more to combat fake news in EU

The Commission is now drawing up regulations known as the Digital Services Act. This will set out liability and safety rules for digital platforms, services and products, a move which has already triggered fears in the tech industry of heavy-handed intervention.

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Google Search to stop supporting Flash content: Report

Google has announced it will stop supporting Flash content in its Search as the Internet prepares to bid a farewell to the multimedia software platform next year.

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Google misled Australian users on location data collection: Reports

Australia's competition watchdog -- the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is pursuing Google over allegations the tech giant made misleading claims about the location data it collected on Android devices, media reports said.

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Amazon pumps in over Rs 4,400 crore in India business

Amazon had registered cumulative losses of over Rs 7,000 crore across various units in 2018-19.

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Adani Group joins Digital Realty to build data centers in India

Digital Reality supports the data center, colocation and interconnection strategies of more than 2,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.

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Airtel, Vodafone-Idea made no provisions for AGR disputed amount

A study of the balance sheets of private telecom operators, namely Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea, show that they did not declare the disputed amounts under the levy of annual gross revenues (AGR) as 'provisions in their books.

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Ola in talks with Microsoft for $200 million funding

In 2017, Ola and Microsoft had joined hands to build a new connected vehicle platform for car makers globally.

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Apple's rumoured tracking tag named 'AirTag' in iOS 13.2

Apple has been rumoured to be launching a tile-like item tracker for months, now with the release of iOS 13.2 it is confirmed that the device will be called "AirTag".

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IT services firm kicks off SoftBank units' earnings with 41% quarterly profit rise

SB Technology's share price has risen almost 8% year-to-date. In Tuesday trade, it ended down 0.8% whereas the benchmark Nikkei index closed up 0.5%.

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Airtel postpones second-quarter results as sector stares at massive payouts

The company's board, which met earlier in the day, accepted the management's recommendation to shift the September-quarter results to Nov. 14, the telecom operator said.

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Australian regulator files privacy suit against Google alleging location data misuse

The lawsuit is the first of several the ACCC said it would pursue against the local arms of global technology companies like Google and social media firm Facebook Inc when it called for tougher laws concerning privacy and content-sharing.

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Google's search for sales in cloud, hardware clip Alphabet profit

Google has increased spending in recent years on areas including cloud computing and consumer electronics that it views as essential to maintaining its industry leadership

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Sundar Pichai defends Google products as regulators kick in

As anti-trust regulators increase the scrutiny in Google products over the company's business practices, its CEO Sundar Pichai has said that it is important for advertisers to have standardized measurement that's fair across all media and that delivers insights in a way that fully protects users' privacy.

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Apple launches its most expensive earbuds: Price, specs and more

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Google may buy Fitbit to compete with the Apple Watch

There is no certainty that the negotiations between Google and Fitbit will lead to any deal, sources said, asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential. The exact price that Google has offered for Fitbit could not be learned. A deal for Fitbit would come as its dominant share of the fitness tracking sector continues to be chipped away by cheaper offerings from Huawei and Xiaomi

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China's ZTE quadruples Q3 profit after rebounding from U.S. sanctions

ZTE said its net profit for July-September rose more 370% from a year earlier to 2.66 billion yuan ($377 million) and net profit for the first three quarters of 2019 was 4.13 billion yuan.

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ARM will continue to license chip architecture to Huawei: Report

Months after it stopped working with Chinese technology giant Huawei, chipset designer ARM has said it will be able to continue licensing its processor blueprints to the company, the media has reported.

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NCLAT sets aside plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against Intex Technologies

The NCLAT has dismissed a plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against smartphone and mobile accessories maker Intex Technologies India Ltd by one of its creditors.

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Adobe gets US license to operate in Venezuela despite sanctions

Adobe had said its software would stop working in Venezuela on Oct 28.

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Check Point Software Q3 profit beats estimates, revenue gains

Israel-based Check Point said on Monday it earned $1.44 per diluted share excluding one-time items in the third quarter, up from $1.38 a year earlier. Revenue grew 4 percent to $491 million.

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Hackers using bug in PHP7 to hijack web servers: Report

Russia-based security researcher Emil 'Neex Lerner has disclosed a remote-code execution vulnerability in PHP 7 - the newest iteration of the massively widespread net growth language.

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Instagram expands self-harm ban to memes, cartoons

To check more types of self-harm and suicide content, Facebook-owned Instagram has extended ban on graphical self-harm imagery that includes memes and cartoons.

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China adopts law on cryptography

China's top legislature has voted to adopt a national law on cryptography. Lawmakers approved the law at the closing meeting of a bimonthly session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), which started Monday, after a second review.

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IIT-Madras develops AI model to solve engineering problems

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on Monday said its researchers have developed algorithms that enable novel applications for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and deep learning to solve engineering problems.

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How AI & smartphone apps are putting stethoscope's fate at stake

Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope - the very symbol of the medical profession - is facing an uncertain prognosis.

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Google gets smarter; search to get biggest update in 5 years

Google is rolling out the change to English language searches in the US starting this week. It said it expects the shift will give better results for every one in 10 searches. Google’s vice president of Search Pandu Nayak said this one is the biggest the company has released in at least five years. The technique involves teaching the systems to better understand the order and context in which a word appears.

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No water damage, scratches and more: 10 things to know about the Apple iPhone warranty

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OnePlus’ most expensive smartphone goes on sale, Google replacing speakers free for these users, and other top tech news of the week

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14 things you didn't know you can do on Gmail

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Cloud gaming streaming services set to change your game

In a major transformation for avid gamers, the arrival of Cloud-based game streaming services like Apple Arcade, Google Stadia and Microsoft Project XCloud is set to rejig the whole experience from traditional PC or mobile-driven gaming.

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OPPO Reno2 Z: Capture your Diwali moments and turn them into memories

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Bharti Infratel sets December 24 for Indus Towers merger

The delay in deal will also result in lower payment to Vodafone Idea for its around 11.15 per cent stake, according to a regulatory filing by Bharti Infratel to stock exchanges.

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Google tweaks Search to show more relevant results

Google has announced a major update in its Search algorithms to better understand people's queries and throw more relevant results.

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Reliance to create $15 billion digital unit to pare telecom debt

Controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Reliance's debt burden has risen significantly since its telecoms unit Jio Infocomm entered India's crowded mobile market in late 2016 offering free voice calls and cut-price data to build a massive consumer base.

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Amazon's AWS unit gets OK to build $800 million data facility in Argentina

The facility will be built in a free trade area, offering low taxes, in Rosales, near the port city of Bahia Blanca.

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Microsoft beats Amazon for Pentagon's $10 billion cloud computing contract

In a statement, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesman said the company was "surprised about this conclusion."

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How to download and send Diwali WhatsApp Stickers

If you don't know how and where to download Diwali WhatsApp Stickers, follow our step-by-step guide.

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Best smartphone under Rs 20,000: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Vivo Z1 Pro

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Apple iPhone users, delete these 17 apps right now

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TRAI favours allocating 5Mhz spectrum in 700 Mhz band to Railways for captive use

TRAI suggested that spectrum charges be levied on formula basis as prescribed by Telecom Department for Royalty Charges and Licence Fee for captive use.

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STMicro lifted by smartphone sensors and new auto chips

Franco-Italian chipmaker STMicroelectronics's quarterly results were slightly ahead of market expectations, helped by demand for more sophisticated chips aimed at the auto and smartphone industries.

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India's Vodafone Idea to seek govt waiver on payments after court ruling

INDIA-TELECOMS/India's Vodafone Idea to seek govt waiver on payments after court ruling

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Telangana to declare 2020 as year of AI: Minister for IT

The Telangana government would be declaring 2020 as the year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to promote its use in various sectors including Agriculture and Healthcare.

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Twitter will not join Facebook's Libra: CEO Jack Dorsey

Microblogging site Twitter will never join Libra, CEO Jack Dorsey said at a company media event in New York City.

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Workshop for teachers to help kids addicted to internet

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights organised a workshop for the teachers of secondary schools in east Delhi on Friday to help them identify children addicted to internet.

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Festive delight: OPPO Reno2 perfect to capture any mood

After OPPO’s successful stint with Reno in the Indian markets, the brand has introduced the second generation Reno2 series. The Reno2 shares a design simila...

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Reno2 fuses practicality with style

Smartphone users who love outstanding camera features now have some great news in store this festive season. Renowned for its innovative technology, leading...

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Samsung unveils new flagship processor Exynos 990

South Korean tech giant Samsung has introduced its new flagship processor, Exynos 990 aimed at future devices that will require more power for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G communications.

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42 malicious apps affected 8 million Android users; similar versions found in iOS

Once a user installed an adware-infected app, it would show full-screen ads on the device's display at intervals.

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Employees accuse Google of surveillance at workplace

Some Google employees have charged the tech giant of workplace surveillance, saying they are allegedly being watched via a browser extension in Calendar app. The company was yet to issue a statement on this.

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Jeff Bezos will be on Congress's shopping list

Ambitious American lawmakers crafting an antitrust shopping list are putting Amazon near the top. Jeff Bezos' $880 billion retailing behemoth deepened its hold on consumers again in the third quarter.

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Samsung heir appears at court for his bribery trial

Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee appeared at a Seoul courtroom for the start of a bribery trial that could result in a tougher sentence after South Korea's top court ordered a review of his graft case.

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How to download and send Dhanteras stickers on WhatsApp

Looking to send WhatsApp stickers on Dhanteras this year? Here are the steps.

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Amazon's gloomy holiday forecast misses estimates, shares fall 7%

Amazon's shares fell 7%, as revenue growth for the company's lucrative cloud computing business also slowed down in the third quarter, missing analysts' estimates

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Activision set for another billion-dollar hit with 'Modern Warfare' launch

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", the reboot of the widely popular first-person shooter game, will launch on Friday and is set to become another billion-dollar hit for publisher Activision Blizzard Inc .

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Intel data center rebound eases US-China trade war worries

The results came as a relief to the industry after dour forecasts from major chipmakers Texas Instruments Inc and Xilinx Inc earlier this week.

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India smartphone shipment touches all-time high of 49 million units in Q3: Report

The growth was driven by new launches, discounts and various pre-Diwali sale channel fill by all the leading smartphone brands for the Diwali festive season, Counterpoint Research said in a report.

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Vodafone-Idea stocks tumble 15% to hit 52-week low

Shares of Vodafone Idea plunged for the second consecutive day falling over 15 per cent to touch a 52-week low of Rs 3.66 per share.

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Amazon Diwali sale: OnePlus 7 Pro, Oppo F11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30s and other phones available at discount in ‘Deal of the Day’

It is the last day of Amazon ‘Diwali Special’ sale. Here is a list of phones available in ‘Deal of the Day’.

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OPPO presents a new take on creative technology with Reno2

For mobile phone enthusiasts who love to capture memories with their cool and happening smartphone camera, OPPO brings good news with the introduction of Re...

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13 photography tips to get ‘picture perfect’ Diwali photos

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: 15 mobile accessories you can buy under Rs 999

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Self-driving cars can lead to more traffic congestion: Study

Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly due to drivers' attitudes towards the emerging autonomous technology, and a lack of willingness to share their rides, according to a study.

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Why digital native is the buzzword in technology hiring

Earlier this month, SAP appointed the 39-year-old Christian Klein as co-CEO. He was already on the company’s board. Juergen Mueller, 37, is SAP’s CTO and member of the executive board. Thomas Saueressig was named chief information officer of SAP when he was just 31 in 2016.

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Tesla shares soar 21% as surprise profit answers skeptics

Tesla surprised investors with a quarterly profit that sent its shares soaring, as CEO Elon Musk promised a 2020 rollout of a cheaper SUV and more self-driving technology to stay ahead of larger rivals rushing into the premium electric vehicle market he created.

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Nokia 7.2 review: Among best camera phones under Rs 20,000

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Woman credits Apple Watch for saving her from getting raped: Report

In yet another example why you should wear an Apple Watch, a woman in Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta has credited the device for saving her life and also from potentially being raped.

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Nokia slashes 2019 and 2020 profit outlook in fight for 5G business

Finland's Nokia slashed its 2019 and 2020 profit outlook on Thursday, saying profits would come under pressure as the company spends more to fend off rivals in the fast-growing 5G networks business.

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Microsoft, Reliance Jio empowering small businesses in India: Satya Nadella

Microsoft is empowering small businesses in India in their Cloud journey with Reliance Jio, the company's CEO Satya Nadella has said.

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MTNL locked at upper circuit after merger announcement with BSNL

BSNL and MTNL will monetise their assets so as to raise resources for retiring debt, servicing of bonds, network upgradation, expansion and meeting the operational fund requirements.

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Amazon Diwali sale: Nokia 6.1 Plus, Redmi 7A, Realme U1 and other smartphones available in ‘Deal of the Day’

In the Amazon Diwali sale, Nokia 6.1 Plus is available at Rs 9,999. Redmi 7A, on the other hand can be purchased at Rs 4,999 onwards.

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Google takes a quantum leap in computing

Google researchers expect that quantum computers within a few years will fuel advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence, materials science, and chemistry.

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Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg grilled in U.S. Congress on digital currency, privacy, elections

The CEO last appeared before Congress in April 2018 when he fielded 10 hours of questions over two days from House and Senate panels on political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica's misuse of Facebook customer data to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

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SC verdict defining telecom operators' AGR soon

The Supreme Court is expected to soon pronounce its judgment on a case relating to the definition of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of telecom operators.

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Amazon Diwali sale: 11 unusual and useful gadgets you can get under Rs 999

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5 start-ups selected for 'NetApp Excellerator' programme

Data storage and management company NetApp on Wednesday announced the names of five new-age disruptive start-ups for its flagship "NetApp Excellerator" programme.

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HCL Technologies Q2 net profit up 4.4%

Software major HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL) on Wednesday reported a Rs 2,651 crore consolidated net profit for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2019-20, registering a 4.4 per cent annual growth over the same period a year ago.

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Delhi HC directs Facebook, Google, Twitter to globally remove links to video 'defaming' Yoga guru Baba Ramdev

"There is an obligation upon the intermediary (social media platforms) to disable access, which would have to be read as meaning to completely disable access and not partially disable access," the court said.

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Google claims 'quantum supremacy', here's what it means

Google said on Wednesday it had achieved a breakthrough in computer research, by solving a complex problem in minutes with a so-called quantum computer that would take today's most powerful supercomputer thousands of years to crack.

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Cabinet approves BSNL-MTNL merger

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited 4G spectrum allocation to ailing telecom PSUS -- BSNL and MTNL -- and gave in-principle approval to their merger while allowing them to raise sovereign bonds of Rs 15,000 crore for their revival.

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How to save and share a website as PDF on Apple iPhone and iPad

Among all other features that iOS13 and iPadOS 13 brought along, the ability to save any article or a website as PDF is one of the most underrated. The update now allows users to save and share any article or website in PDF format right from the browser screen. Here’s how to do it.

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Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, Airtel pay government over Rs 4,500 crore in spectrum dues

Private telecom operators Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have paid the telecom department over Rs 4,500 crore in spectrum dues in the last three to four days, according to sources. The payments came in before the due date, the sources added.

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Rubrik opens Cloud data R&D centre in Bengaluru

Multi-Cloud data control firm Rubrik on Wednesday announced the opening of an R&D centre in Bengaluru that will help global businesses harness the value of data with local, high-caliber engineering talent.

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'Smart' light bulbs may be used to hack personal info: Study

Infrared-enabled 'smart' light bulbs may be used by hackers to either steal data or spoof other connected devices on the home Wi-Fi network, according to Indian-origin scientists in the US.

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Club Factory tops Google Play Store downloads in September

E-commerce player Club Factory has become the most installed app globally on Google Play Store in the "Shopping" category in September with close to 13.8 million installs, new data showed on Wednesday.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears in Congress as company faces scrutiny

Washington, Oct 23 (AP) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is again appearing before Congress to face questions about his company's massive market power, privacy lapses and tolerance of speech deemed false or hateful.

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LG Display suffers loss as LCD panel prices sink deeper

South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd swung to a bigger-than-expected quarterly operating loss on Wednesday following a drop in liquid crystal display (LCD) panel prices.

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Snap Inc beats revenue estimates as it adds more users to Snapchat

Snap Inc beat analysts' quarterly estimates for revenue on Tuesday as it added more users to its photo messaging app Snapchat, helped by new features such as games within the app.

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Huawei launches 5G Mate X foldable phone in China

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd launched its foldable 5G Mate X smartphone on Wednesday, starting pre-sales for the device in China on the same day.

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Softbank takes control of WeWork, invests $5 billion more

Japan-based tech giant Softbank has infused $5 billion in new financing into the struggling co-sharing workspace company WeWork.

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Facebook anti-trust probe: 47 attorneys generals in US join investigation

In fresh trouble for Facebook, 47 attorneys general in the US have officially joined an investigation into Facebook for its anti-competitive market practices.

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Apple Watch saves man's life by detecting hard fall: Report

In yet another example why you should wear an Apple Watch while travelling, a man in the US has credited the device for saving his life after he fell over a steep cliff and the Watch called 911 after detecting a hard fall.

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Trains to get Wi-Fi service, says Union Minister for Railways

Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal said that the central government is planning to provide WiFi service inside trains in the next four to four-and-a-half years.

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Fall in tech sector drags down European shares

European shares fell on Wednesday as a warning from U.S.-based Texas Instruments about a slowdown in the global tech industry weighed on European technology stocks, while UK lawmakers hit the pause button on Britain's exit from the European Union.

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IT pros, these are the 7 most in-demand tech skills

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Job seekers judged on social status by speech mannerism: Study

Candidates at job interviews expect to be evaluated on their experience, conduct, and ideas, but now a new study provides evidence that interviewees are judged based on their social status seconds after they start to speak.

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Twitter working on new policy to fight deepfake videos

Twitter is working on a new policy to tackle deepfake videos on its platform that will address the content which could threaten someone's physical safety or lead to offline harm.

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How to get live cricket score on your Android screen

If you are curious to know how this works, here’s the step-by-step guide.

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India core to our growth strategy for next 5-10 years: Uber CEO

India is at the core of Uber's growth strategy for the next five to ten years, the company's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said here on Tuesday.

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66% businesses concerned about cyber threats: Report

Sixty-six per cent of business decision makers in India believe lack of security expertise is a challenge for their organisations, while 63 per cent of Indian businesses are concerned about being exposed to cyber threats due to employee errors, according to a new report on Tuesday.

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It may cost about Rs 74,000 crore to revive BSNL, MTNL

The DoT will send a proposal to the cabinet for a revival plan worth Rs 74,000 crore for the ailing state-run telecom firms - BSNL and MTNL - where Rs 22,000 crore would be in the way of capital infusion for acquiring 4G spectrum, and for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), part of the expenditure for which will be borne both companies.

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Social media norms: SC allows transfer of pleas from HCs to apex court

Accepting Facebook's plea, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed transfer of various petitions, related to guidelines for regulation of the social media in India, from different high courts to the top court.

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Indian banking, securities IT spending to grow 9% in 2020: Report

Spending by the banking and securities sector in India will total $11 billion in 2020, an increase of 9.1 per cent from 2019, as the sectors continue to increase its investments in digital business, said a latest forecast by Gartner Inc. on Tuesday.

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Google hires former Microsoft executive as G Suite head

In its bid to take on Microsoft Office, Google has hired former Microsoft Executive Javier Soltero to run its G Suite business, which includes Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive and more.

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Demand for iPhones is good news for this Austrian company

AMS, which failed with a first attempt this month, plans to launch a new bid for Osram at the same price of 41 euros a share but at a lower acceptance rate of 55% to form a global leader in sensors and lights.

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Google is combining Gmail and Google account profile photos, here's what this means

Google has started combining G Suite users' Gmail photos with their Google account profile photos.

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Amazon Diwali sale: 5 smartwatches and fitness tracker available at ‘lowest-ever price’

Amazon Diwali sale has started on October 21 and will run through October25. Buyers must note that they can additional discount on purchases made using Axis Bank and Citi Bank cards along with RuPay cards.

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World's most-popular smartphone gets a 'made-in-India' tag and more

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Cool gadgets, lights for Diwali under Rs 999

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Scientists develop lithium-ion battery that won't catch fire

Scientists have developed a flexible lithium-ion battery that can not only operate under extreme conditions -- including cutting, submersion, and simulated ballistic impact -- but also does not catch fire.

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Social media regulations to be ready by January 2020: Centre to SC

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the entire process of finalising the laws on regulating social media will be completed by January 2020, while seeking three months more time for notifying the final revised rules in accordance with law.

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Airtel wants charges on incoming calls from other service providers till 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel in its submission to sector regulator Trai has favoured charging incoming calls originating from network of other mobile phone service provider till 2022.

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Internet can cause "unimaginable disruption" to democratic polity: Centre to SC

The internet has emerged as a potent tool to cause "unimaginable disruption" to democratic polity, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday, while seeking three more months for finalising and notifying the rules that would regulate the functioning of social media intermediaries in the country.

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Vivo V17 Pro gets a price cut in India

Vivo has slashed the price of its recently launched handset — Vivo V17 Pro. The price of the smartphone that was launched on September 20, has been reduced by Rs 2,000, which makes the new price of the device Rs 27,990. The new price of the Vivo V17 Pro is reflecting on online portals including Amazon, Flipkart as well as on Vivo’s official online portal.

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How to uninstall stock apps from Android smartphones without rooting

If you are looking to uninstall the pre-installed apps that you don’t use at all, here are a few ways you can try.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Laptops from Apple, Asus and others selling at up to Rs 36,900 discount

Here are five laptops from Apple, Asus, Lenovo and Dell. Do note that these offers are available under ‘Deal of the Day and the price is likely to change after 12 tonight.

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Govt's revival plan for BSNL to be in place within a month: CMD

BSNL Chairman and Managing Director P K Purwar also said that the salary of all employees will be paid before Diwali on October 23 and 24.

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84% Instagram users likely to shop from it: Report

Eighty-four per cent of Instagram users are likely to shop using the photo sharing platform, and Instagrammers spend most of the time on the platform in the evening between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., a new report said on Monday.

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Digital India should be leveraged to transform rural areas: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Minister said Digital India should become a beacon for inclusion, healthcare, education and entrepreneurship.

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World's biggest face recognition tech is coming to India next month

With the tender submission date to procure the National Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) just 20 days away, India is closer to install worlds largest facial recognition system to track and nab criminals.

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Whistleblower complaint placed before audit committee: Infosys

"The whistleblower complaint has been placed before the audit committee as per the company's practice and will be dealt with in accordance with the company's whistleblowers policy," Infosys said in a statement.

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Facebook open to currency-pegged stablecoins for Libra project

David Marcus, who heads the Libra project for Facebook, told a banking seminar the group's main goal remained to create a more efficient payments system, but it was open to looking at alternative approaches for the currency token it would use.

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Indian scientist develops low-cost high-resolution satellite imaging system

The resolution of imaging by space and Earth-based telescopes is often limited by the finite aperture of the optical systems.

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Amazon's 3rd party sellers shipping expired food: Report

There have been reports of the retail giant's marketplace having problems of counterfeit products.

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Small-town India helps Snapdeal log 87 million visits in September

Snapdeal registered 87 million visits on its platform in the month of September as festive season began, clearly making it the third largest e-commerce player in the country after Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart.

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Vodafone Idea partners Red Hat to transform data centres

Open source solutions provider Red Hat on Monday announced a partnership with telecom major Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to transform its distributed network data centres to open standards, open interfaces based "Universal Cloud".

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Four dead over offensive Facebook post

At least four people were killed and 47 others injured as police clashed with a Muslim mob in Bangladesh's Bhola district over an offensive Facebook post.

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SAP enters three-year cloud partnership with Microsoft

Business software group SAP said on Monday it had reached a three-year deal with Microsoft to help its large enterprise customers move their business processes into the cloud.

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Facebook set to launch dedicated news tab: Report

Calling itself a 'Fifth Estate', Facebook has reportedly entered into deals with prominent media houses to launch a dedicated news tab on its platform.

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Absence of core Android and popular Google apps hurting Huawei the most: Report

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has confirmed that the US sanctions were hurting it badly, especially the absence of Google's core Android software, Play Store and popular apps like Search and Maps on its devices.

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Amazon Diwali sale: 5 smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and more at discount in ‘Deal of the Day’

Amazon ‘Diwali Special’ sale offers 10% discount on purchases made using Axis Bank and Citi Bank cards. The offer is also available for RuPay card holders as well.

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Amazon Diwali sale: 15 headphones, earphones, power banks and more available at Rs 499 or less

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: OnePlus 7, iPhone XR and other smartphones available at discount

Here are some top-end smartphones you can get at discount today.

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Xiaomi launches 64MP quad camera phone, Google’s ‘bad news’ for Pixel fans in India, latest-generation iPad launches in India and other top tech news of the week

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How to restart your new iPhone using this simple trick

Just follow these simple steps and you’ll have the easiest way of restarting your iPhone.

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50 most 'innovative' tech companies in the world

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Facebook faces $35 billion class-action lawsuit

A court in the US has denied Facebook's request to quash $35 billion class-action lawsuit against its alleged misuse of facial recognition data in Illinois.

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Tesla to start building cars in China: Report

Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has got an approval to manufacture cars in China and the company is building a $2 billion factory in Shanghai, its first manufacturing unit outside the US, the media has reported.

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Bharti Airtel to acquire AMPSolar for around Rs 17 crore

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel said on Friday it would acquire a stake in solar power firm AMPSolar Evolution Private Limited for around Rs 17 crore.

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These new rules for digital payment coming into effect from November 1

FM Nirmala Sitharaman had said business establishments with annual turnover of more than 50 crore should offer low cost digital modes of payment to their customers and the RBI and banks should absorb cost of transactions.

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Amazon announces dates for the third wave of Great Indian Festival sale

The e-commerce’s ‘Diwali Special’ sale will begin from midnight of October 21 and run through October 25. As in last many sales, the sale will start early for Prime members. Amazon Prime members will get early access to the sale at 12pm, October 20.

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Reliance Jio Q2 net profit up 45.4% at Rs 990 crore

The operating revenue of the company increased by 33.7 per cent to Rs 12,354 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 9,240 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19.

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Huawei in early talks with US firms to licence 5G platform: Huawei executive

Huawei in early talks with U.S. firms to licence 5G platform: Huawei executive

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Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dies at 62

Hurd, 62, went on medical leave last month, with Catz and founder Larry Ellison taking over his responsibilities during his absence. The company did not provide any further details at the time.

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US astronauts embark on the first all-female spacewalk

The much-anticipated milestone for NASA was achieved during a relatively routine mission to swap faulty batteries on the station's exterior.

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TCS is changing salary structure of these employees: All you need to know

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Canon India opens technical excellence centre in Noida

Canon India announced to open a technical excellence centre in Noida that will not only offer quality services across both B2B and B2C businesses but also serve as the learning and training hub for customer service specialists.

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This software turns your smartphone into AR portal

Researchers have developed a new software system that turns smartphones into Augmented Reality (AR) portals, enabling users to place virtual building blocks, furniture and other objects into real-world backdrops, and use their hands to manipulate those objects as if they were really there.

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Facebook CEO defends refusal to take down some content

Reporters were not allowed to ask questions - only students were given that chance, filtered by a moderator.Facebook and Georgetown barred news organizations from filming.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook meets chief of China's market regulator

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook met the chief of China's market regulator in Beijing on Thursday, the Chinese agency said, a week after the US firm was thrust into the midst of political tensions between the mainland and protesters in Hong Kong.

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Digital payments increased by 106 percent since January 2019: Report

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] Oct 18 (ANI/NewsVoir) Razorpay, India's first converged payments solutions company launched the third edition of its 'The Era of Rising Fintech' report in Hyderabad today.

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Google Books gets better Search integration, 'Material theme'

Google Books has redesigned itself with better Search integration and 'Material theme' as the service turns a year older.

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Only 17% of banks have succeeded in digitally transforming at scale: Report

Digital transformation in the banking industry has a long way to go as a new report has revealed that even today only 17 per cent of banks have succeeded in digitally transforming at scale.

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Facebook now a 'Fifth Estate' alongside other power structures of society: Mark Zuckerberg

A defiant Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has stressed that his platform has now become a 'Fifth Estate' in the world alongside traditional news media and people no longer have to rely on traditional gatekeepers in politics or media to make their voices heard.

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TikTok reportedly 'poaching' Facebook employees right in its backyard

Chinese short-video making platform TikTok is reportedly poaching Facebook employees and has moved into an office space in Mountain View, California that used to be frequented by WhatsApp workers before it was acquired by the social networking giant in 2014.

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Flipkart, Amazon under scanner over festival discounts

Piyush Goyal said e-commerce companies have no right to offer discounts or adopt predatory prices. "We will take stringent action against them, if there is violation of any law in letter or in spirit. Action will be taken as per the law."

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Quick Heal gets US patent for signature-less, behaviour-based detection technology

The growing sophistication of threat landscape means that risk in cyberspace is more pronounced than ever before, said Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer.

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Samsung to fix bug that can let anybody unlock S10: Report

Samsung has reportedly said it will roll out a security update to fix a major vulnerability that let unregistered fingerprints unlock the firm's flagship Galaxy S10 as claimed by a British user, the media reported.

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Startup headed by ex-Apple engineer aims to eliminate smartphone buttons

Headed by Jess Lee, an engineer who sold his previous company to Apple Inc, Sentons announced a sensor system that uses ultrasonic sound waves to detect touches, presses and swipes on a variety of materials such as the metal edges around a smartphone.

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NASA eyeing inflatable space lodges for moon, Mars and beyond

Dozens of NASA officials and veteran astronauts are wrapping up a review of five space habitat mockups built by different companies.

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Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Facebook's plans to launch its Libra cryptocurrency faced a new hurdle on Thursday when the Group of Seven wealthy nations said such "stablecoins" should not be allowed to launch until the profound international risks they pose are addressed.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg criticizes TikTok for censoring protesters

While delivering an address on free speech at Georgetown University in Washington, Zuckerberg said Facebook social media platforms like WhatsApp were used by protesters and activists everywhere because of its encryption and privacy protection.

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Apple Beats Solo3 wireless headphones available at 53% off on Amazon

The Icon collection of Beats Solo3 headphones is selling at flat 53% off on the e-tailer’s site currently. After the discount, the headphone is selling at $139.99.

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New 'sextortion' scam: 40 dangerous emails you should never open

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Ola rolls out self-drive cab rental service in Bengaluru

There is one more reason not to own a car now as ride-hailing major Ola on Thursday launched its self-drive cab rental service "Ola Drive".

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5G network much safer than previous networks: Huawei

Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer Huawei's India chief executive Jay Chen on Thursday said 5G is more safer than previous networks and only quantum computing can help break into the architecture.

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Elon Musk wants to add 30,000 more internet satellites in orbit

Elon Musk's SPACEX reportedly wants to add 30,000 Starlink broadband satellites to the 12,000 it already plans to put into orbit.

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How to backup and restore Android smartphones using Google One

Users can also backup their Android smartphone data including multimedia content, contacts, messages and other stuff. Wondering how? Follow our step-by-step guide…

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Tesla gets approval to start manufacturing in China

Tesla Inc was added to a government list of approved automotive manufacturers, China's industry ministry said on Thursday, as it granted the electric-vehicle maker a certificate it needs to start production in the country.

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Chipmaker TSMC boosts capex by up to $5 bln, sees Q4 sales jump on smartphones

Apple Inc supplier TSMC raised its 2019 capital spending plan by up to $5 billion on Thursday and forecast a nearly 10% rise in fourth-quarter revenue on strong demand for faster mobile chips and new high-end smartphones.

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Facebook is the new cigarette, bad for kids: Salesforce CEO

Pitching for breaking up Facebook, US-based software giant Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has called the social networking platform "new cigarettes" which are making kids addictive.

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BSNL is in strategic interest of nation, govt looking to resolve issues: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The law and telecom minister acknowledged that there are problems in the telecom sector, which are being looked upon by the government. BSNL, a debt-ridden PSU, has not been able to pay salaries of employees for September.

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Volvo launches its first electric car

Swedish luxury car-maker Volvo has introduced its first ever fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge that comes with a brand new infotainment system powered by Googles Android operating system.

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Apple Beats Solo3 wireless headphones available at 53% off on Amazon

The Icon collection of Beats Solo3 headphones is selling at flat 53% off on the e-tailer’s site currently. After the discount, the headphone is selling at $139.99.

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Surveillance cameras to be biggest market for 5G IoT solutions

Outdoor surveillance cameras will be the largest market for 5G Internet of Things (IoT) solutions globally in the next three years, a new report by Gartner Inc. said.

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Vodafone-ldea extends pact with TCS for 5 years

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Ericsson third-quarter tops forecast as strong 5G market boosts earnings

Telecoms equipment maker Ericsson reported quarterly core earnings well ahead of market expectations on Thursday and lifted its 2020 sales target citing a stronger 5G market and currency effects.

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Samsung says will soon patch Galaxy S10 fingerprint recognition problem

A user reported that after she bought a third-party screen protector, her husband was able to unlock her phone using his fingerprint, even though it was not registered.

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Asus launches innovative dual screen laptops in India

Taiwanese electronics major Asus on Thursday unveiled its dual screen laptop series in India which comprises the Zenbook Pro Duo (UX581) and the Zenbook Duo (UX481) at a starting price Rs 2,09,990 and Rs 89,990, respectively.

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Xiaomi wants to shed its 'cheap' brand image in India

The Beijing-headquartered company's devices, typically become instant sellers on e-commerce websites and top sales in the up to $250 price-segment. But Xiaomi's more expensive smartphones face stiffer competition from Samsung and Chinese rivals Oppo and Vivo.

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Facebook executive confident Libra will win enough financial backers

Facebook Inc , whose digital currency project Libra has been abandoned by several high-profile partners including PayPal, Visa and Mastercard, still expects to get 100 banks and financial firms on board once it addresses regulatory concerns, the head of the project said.

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Let's do it together: Huawei seeks to allay EU concerns with appeal for 5G partnership

Chinese telecoms manufacturer Huawei Technologies sought on Wednesday to assuage European concerns that it is a cyber security risk, saying it wants to help make the continent a world leader in next generation mobile networks.

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IIT researchers develop "bio-bricks" using agricultural waste products

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Ericsson to deploy 5G solution in Airtel's network in country

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AI can improve public services delivery: Report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a helpful tool for governments in the Asia Pacific region to deliver public services, revealed a new UN-Google report on Wednesday.

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Researchers develop smart speaker skill that helps monitor baby's breathing using white noise

Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new smart speaker skill that lets a device use white noise to soothe sleeping babies and monitor their breathing and movement.

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Mastercard launches nationwide initiative for digital payments acceptance

Payment services major Mastercard on Wednesday launched a nationwide initiative to increase the acceptance and adoption of digital payments among merchants.

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Mindtree Q2 net profit takes a dip by 34.6% to Rs 135 crore

IT firm Mindtree on Wednesday reported a 34.6 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 135 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 206.3 crore in the same period last year, Mindtree said in a regulatory filing.

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Amazon's consumer business moves on AWS after shedding Oracle databases

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LinkedIn to launch tool for safe online conversations

Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn is set to launch a 'Made in India' feature called 'Events' that will allow members create and attend events directly on both the app as well the web.

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Zuckerberg, Clegg built careers compromising their principles, says Cambridge Analytica whistleblower

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Twitter says world leaders are not above its policies "entirely"

Stating that world leaders are not above its policies "entirely," Twitter has decided to restrict how users can interact with harmful tweets from world leaders who break its rules, but did not clarify whether it will remove or block the world leader like US President Donald Trump from doing so.

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Vodafone Idea rolls out suite of online presence tools for small businesses

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This country may introduce web tax on digital giants from 2020

Italy approved a new tax on digital companies, including U.S. tech giants, as part of its 2020 draft budget, a move that could draw threats of retaliation from Washington.

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Broadcom says EU antitrust order will not impact business, will challenge it

U.S. chipmaker Broadcom said on Wednesday that an EU antitrust order to halt certain business deals with six TV and modem makers will not have a material impact on its business and it will challenge the EU move in court.

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Tata Group chairman emeritus says he is accidental investor in these companies

The chairman emeritus of the USD 110-billion salt-to- software Tata Group, arguably one of the most successful investors of all-time, was an early backer of the ride-hailing platform Ola, and Paytm since 2015 when he made these investments in personal capacity.

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Huawei's revenue jumps 24.4% in first three quarters of 2019

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd , the Chinese technology giant blacklisted by the U.S. government, said revenue grew 24.4% in the first three quarters of 2019 to 610.8 billion yuan ($86 billion).

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Amazon sale: These phones from Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi and others available at discount in ‘Deal of the Day’

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Amazon sale: Cases, cables, power banks, memory cards and other must have mobile accessories under Rs 1000

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Amazon sale: Smart TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and fans available at discount of up to Rs 1,62,901

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Uber lays off 350 more across self-driving unit and Eats

Global ride hailing giant Uber, in its third round of layoffs in 10 weeks, has cut off staff from its self-driving unit and Uber Eats teams, The TechCrunch has reported.

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Flipkart has a new chief product and technology officer

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Tuesday said it is elevating Jeyandran Venugopal as chief product and technology officer (CPTO).

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Huawei lashes out at Estonia for 'unfounded' security claims

Chinese telecom company Huawei has criticized the Estonian government and media for spreading what it says are "arbitrary and unfounded" allegations about cybersecurity risks related to the company's mobile phones.

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Nokia and Wipro partner for 5G ecosystem in India

Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia on Tuesday announced partnering with IT major Wipro to jointly develop 5G use cases at its Bengaluru R&D centre in order to help operators maximise their investments in the fifth generation cellular technology.

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Alibaba subsidiary Whale Cloud to push India's 5G dream

Alibaba subsidiary Whale Cloud, which has a data centre in Mumbai, on Tuesday unveiled a 5G operation map for the country.

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89% workers in India would trust robot more than manager: Study

Workers in India are the most excited about Artificial Intelligence (AI) with 89 per cent of them appearing to be more trusting of robots over their managers, says a new study.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: 10,000mAh power banks you can get under Rs 599

Even though smartphone makers are working on launching on handsets with massive batteries and fast charge support, when you get stuck in a situation when your smartphone is running out of juice and you can’t find a power outlet power banks is the need of the hour.

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Jio's IPO timeline not deliberated on so far: Networks President

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Google share of search ad market high but shrinking - eMarketer

Google faces investigations by the Justice Department, House of Representatives Judiciary Committee based on allegations that it abuses this dominance in ways that violate antitrust law.

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India looks into Flipkart, Amazon festive discounts after retailer complaints

While Amazon and Flipkart say they've complied with the federal rules, local trader groups say the two companies are violating them by burning money to offer discounts - of more than 50% in some cases - during the ongoing festive sales.

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This PUBG addict faked his own kidnapping, here's why

According to the police, they received a complaint from a couple that their son had been kidnapped and that Rs 3 lakhs was being demanded for the teenager's release.

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Why Twitter has suspended the account of a pro-Trump meme creator

Twitter briefly suspended account of Carpe Donktum (real name Logan Cook), a prolific supporter of US President Donald Trump and meme creator who shared a fake video showing Trump killing off journalists and critics.

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Facebook raises questions over EU ruling on content removal

Facebook has raised objections over the European Union (EU) ruling that the bloc's member countries can not only order the removal of content in their own jurisdiction, but all over the world.

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $35 billion in autonomous, connected and electric vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday that it plans to invest 41 trillion won ($34.65 billion) in mobility technology and strategic investments by 2025, as South Korea's top automaker accelerates its attempts to catch up in the self-driving car race.

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Here's how scientists may be able to see living things in 3D for the first time

Washington, Oct 15 () Scientists have developed a new liquid-cell technology that allows them to see living biological materials and systems in three dimensions (3D) for the first time under an electron microscope.

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Apple Watch Series 5 review: In a league of its own

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Apple denies it shares Safari data with Tencent or Google

After media reports surfaced that Apple is sending iOS users' data via its Safari browser to Google and the Chinese tech company Tencent, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker refuted such reports, saying it safeguards people's information in its own systems and never shares it with third-party players.

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How to stop Apple Arcade subscription

So, if you are done testing Apple Arcade and don’t want to continue using it, here’s how to cancel the subscription and avoid any unnecessary charges.

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CAIT seeks govt audit into biz models of Amazon, Flipkart

"The business model of both companies (Amazon and Flipkart) should be audited by the government to arrive at real conclusion," it said in the letter.

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China's Huawei says open to 'no backdoor' agreement with India

India, the world's second-biggest wireless market by users, will hold an airwaves auction for 5G services before March, according to the country's Telecoms Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

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Amazon sale: 11 deals on soundbars, speakers and more to get the best TV viewing experience

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Amazon sale, Day 4: OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and other smartphones with discount in ‘Deal of the Day’

Amazon sale offers 10% instant of up to Rs 3,500 on all purchases made using ICICI Bank credit and debit card.

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Day 3 of Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: 15 gadgets from Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi and more at Rs 1,999 and less

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IIT-M, ExxonMobil Research join hands for biofuel research

IIT-M said it will be a five year joint research agreement focusing on biofuels, data analytics, gas conversion and transport, and is intended towards finding low-emission solutions

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5G needs to happen faster in India: Intel executive

India needs to roll out 5G faster in order to take advantage of the economic benefits it can bring to the nation, a top Intel executive said here on Monday.

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India receives 5 lakh cybersecurity alerts daily: Report

As India speeds up its mission to transform into a truly digital economy with technologies like 5G, the country faces one of the highest rates of cyber security threats in the Asia Pacific region -- receiving over 500,000 security alerts daily -- which is nearly three times the global average, a new report said on Monday.

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HFCL launches 'Made in India' Wi-Fi solutions

Telecom equipment maker HFCL on Monday launched made in India Wi-Fi technology products and solutions under its brand 'IO Networks' to meet the global and Indian Wi-Fi network demand.

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Digital technologies to generate $1 trillion in India by 2025: Report

Emerging digital technologies are expected to generate $1 trillion in economic value for India -- spearheading the $5 trillion economy ambition by contributing 20 per cent to the countrys nominal GDP and sustaining 60-65 million jobs by 2025, an EY report said on Monday.

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5G will change how telcos in India earn revenue, says Cisco

"In the 5G era, telcos will earn 70 per cent of their net revenue from enterprises," Sanjay Kaul, Head of Asia Pacific and Japan, Service Provider Business, Cisco.

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Amazon Sale, day 3: Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4 available in ‘Deal of the day

Amazon is also offering limited-time discounts on select products and describes it as ‘Deal of the day’. Notably, these deals are just for today (October 14). Those who were waiting for some good deal on Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4. Check them out…

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WhatsApp to soon comply with data localisation norms: National Payments Corporation

Messaging app’s payments service expected to launch within two months, says payments authority

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Apple becomes most valuable US company, beats Microsoft

Apple stock has reached $236.21 to beat the previous high set just over a year ago.

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Google needs to do more than just confirm Pixel 4 rumours, says analyst

While Pixel smartphones demonstrate Google's willingness to more tightly integrate hardware and software like Apple, they have not been a massive sales success story for now owing to the lack of a solid strategy to beat the rivals, industry analysts said on Monday.

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Google Doodle honours physicist who brought cinema to life

Way back in 1832 when Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau invented the phenakistiscope -- the first device to give the illusion of a moving image -- little did he know that he was laying the foundation stone for an industry that will entertain us in myriad forms -- from cinema and TV to the over-the-top (OTT) players like Netflix.

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Spectrum auctions to be held this fiscal, reforms in spectrum pricing likely: Telecom Minister

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2019, Prasad said the government was aware and alive to some problems and challenges being faced by the industry.

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Facebook's Libra faces support test after big payment backers quit

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces a pivotal meeting of backers on Monday, days after the would-be digital coin project suffered a severe blow as major payment firms quit.

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Indian team wins USD 5,000 IBM award to prevent flooding in country

Purva Suchak took the top prize in the IBM and David Clark Cause foundation Call for Code 2019 for Asia Pacific region announced on Saturday here.

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Consumer spending on technology to hit $1.69 trillion in 2019: IDC

Driven by emerging technologies including AR/VR headsets, drones, on-demand services, robotic systems, smart home devices and wearables, consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.69 trillion globally in 2019 -- an increase of 5.3 per cent over 2018, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report has said.

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Novel material may help develop future quantum computers: Researchers

Today's computers use bits, represented by an electrical voltage or current pulse, to store information.Bits exist in two states, either "0" or "1".

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Amazon sale: 15 smart home gadgets you can buy under Rs 700

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Rakesh Mittal outlines telecom sector's pains, says market still sustainable

Sharing the dais with Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Bharti Enterprises Vice-Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal on Monday outlined the issues plaguing the Telecom sector and said high capital expenditure and right of way (RoW) issues created hurdles for the market players.

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Ericsson is ready to make this 5G device in India

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson is ready to "switch on" the manufacture of 5G radios in India, a top company official said here on Monday.

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High spectrum, network deployment cost may hurt telecom industry: Airtel

High spectrum price and cost of deploying networks are expected to take take a toll on debt-ridden telecom sector, a senior official of Bharti Enterprises said on Monday.

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Google Play Store shuts out payday loan apps

Aiming to fight predatory loans better, Google has banned Play Store apps with 'deceptive or harmful' personal loans where the annual percentage rate was 36 per cent or higher, such as many payday loans.

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Amazon sale, day 3: 5 phones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and others available at discount in ‘Deal of the Day’

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale will end on October 17. In the five-day long sale, buyers can avail offers on Redmi 7A, Samsung Galaxy M10s and other phones.

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Reliance Jio’s ‘bad news’ for customers, OnePlus’ most expensive phone, Apple’s MacBook update and more

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Telecom Infra revenue potential may touch Rs 31,000 crore by 2023: Study

However, in order to catch up with the revenue potential the sector will need investment in the range of Rs 66,000- 93,000 crore, the study said.

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Student of Pune-based institute creates violent black hole flares

A team of astronomers, led by John Paice who is a student at Pune-based Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA), has created a high frame-rate movie of a growing black hole system at a level of detail never seen before.

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Google Pixel Watch may get launched next week

Google might finally launch a Pixel Watch alongside the Pixel 4 at the company's hardware event scheduled on October 15.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Discounts on laptops from HP, Asus, Dell and Lenovo

Amazon is giving some huge discount on Windows laptops powered by Core i5 processors. Here are some deals on Core i5 laptops from brands like HP, Dell, Asus and Lenovo.

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Motorola One Macro review: Competent and capable

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Mastercard, Visa, Ebay and two others abandon Facebook-backed Libra

The latest exodus indicates the Libra Association can no longer count on a global player to help consumers turn their currency into Libra and facilitate transactions.

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Amazon Great Indian sale: Get up to Rs 30,000 discount on these smartphones from Apple, OnePlus and Samsung

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is already live for Prime members. During the sale, the e-commerce website is offering good deals and offers on gadgets and electronic products. Among other products, smartphones have always been the center of attraction for buyers

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Google accused of making "substantial" donations to groups that deny climate change

The announcement came as hundreds of Google employees participated in the "Global Climate Strike" during the United Nation's climate summit on September 23.

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Two Delhi colleges design energy efficient vehicles

In a bid to invent energy efficient, less polluting and advanced vehicle for the future, students from two colleges in Delhi-NCR, will be participating in 'Make the Future Live India' which is to be held at the Shell Technology Centre, Bengaluru (STCB) between November 19 - 22, 2019.

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Financial Minister not in favour of closing down BSNL, says DoT Secy

A top telecom department (DoT) official on Friday indicated that the Finance Ministry is not in favour of closing down state-run BSNL.

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Tips and tricks for the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro cameras

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OnePlus 7T Pro with Snapdragon 855+ and 90Hz display to go on sale today via Amazon

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Artificial human skin for robots developed: Study

Researchers have developed a system combining artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin.

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Global PC shipments grew 1.1% in Q3 2019: Report

Worldwide PC shipments showed a modest increase with 1.1 per cent growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019, a new report by Gartner Inc. said on Friday.

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​Amazon Great Indian Festival sale to start tomorrow for Prime members

Prime members will get early access to all discounts and offers starting October 12, 12 noon. However, the sale will be open for everyone from midnight on October 13.

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Airtel has shut down 3G service in this state

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Friday said it has shut down its 3G network in Haryana and migrated customers to 4G services.

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Telcos paid Rs 11,838 crore as IUC in 2018, Vodafone Idea leads: Report

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DealShare raises USD 11 million funding from Matrix Partners India, others

Social commerce start-up DealShare on Thursday said it has raised USD 11 million (about Rs 78 crore) funding led by Matrix Partners India and Falcon Edge Capital.

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Google secures two Android phone makers' backing in fight against EU antitrust order

Alphabet unit Google's fight against a record EU antitrust fine related to its Android mobile software received a boost after Europe's second-highest court allowed Android phone maker Gigaset and HMD Global Oy to intervene in the lawsuit.

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Oracle Gen 2 data centre opens in Mumbai

In a fillip to the Indian government's demand from the global tech firms to store data locally and keep it extra secure, Oracle on Friday made its modern, secure and enterprise-grade Gen 2 Cloud region available for the existing and new customers in the country.

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Sachin Bansal slammed for endorsing sexist Twitter account

Sachin Bansal, the co-founder of Flipkart, has been slammed online after he recommended a sexist Twitter handle named 'LifeMathMoney' to his followers on the micro-blogging site and suggested that men could learn a lot it.

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Data Protection Bill likely to be placed in Parliament in winter session: Official

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NASA aims for first manned SpaceX mission in first-quarter 2020

NASA and SpaceX had previously aimed to launch the Crew Dragon on an initial test flight carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station in 2019.

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Facebook says 140 million businesses use the platform and its apps every month

Facebook has announced that more than 140 million businesses use its apps every month to find new customers, hire employees or engage with their communities.

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India joins global alliance to work towards ethical use of smart city technologies

The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance will create global norms and policy standards for the use of connected devices in public spaces, a WEF release said.

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Researchers develop method to kill specific bacteria using viruses

Researchers have developed a new method to target and kill specific bacteria using viruses, an advance that may help overcome the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

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German synagogue shooting was livestreamed on Twitch: Report

A shooting that killed two people outside a German synagogue during one of the most important Jewish holidays was livestreamed for 35 minutes on Amazon's subsidiary Twitch.

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Google may announce 5G version of Pixel 4: Report

Google is reportedly working on the new 5G smartphone, which the company may announce at its launch event for new products on October 15.

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IIT Delhi, Microsoft partner for conference on assistive technology solutions

Microsoft India on Thursday said it has partnered IIT Delhi to host the second edition of Empower conference that brings together researchers, technologists and policy makers to discuss actionable steps in creating and making available assistive technologies.

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Samsung Display to invest $11 billion in upgradation by 2025

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Jio charging for voice calls a positive development: COAI chief Rajan Mathews

The decision of Reliance Jio to charge voice calls to rival networks at 6 paise a minute due to a pending timeline over inter-connect charge phase-out is a positive development for the sector but there is unlikely to be any upward pressure on voice tariffs by incumbents due to this, industry association COAI Director General Rajan Mathews said on Wednesday.

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Airtel, Vodafone shares rise after Jio's decision on call connect charges

Shares of telecom companies on Thursday rose up to 7 per cent in the wake of Reliance Jio deciding to levy call connect charges from customers, a move that is likely to be followed by rivals

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Mastercard India elevates Vikas Varma to COO

Payment technology major Mastercard India on Thursday said it has elevated Vikas Varma to the position of chief operating officer.

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India badly needs modern laws to tax Facebook, Google, Amazon and other tech giants: Cyber experts

With the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) proposing an overhaul in the taxation system for digital companies, cyber experts on Thursday urged the Indian government to speed up necessary changes in domestic laws on internet taxation so that tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon can be asked to shell out taxes they have been evading for years.

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Airtel, Vodafone shares rise after Jio's move on call connect charges

Shares of telecom companies on Thursday rose up to 7 per cent in the wake of Reliance Jio deciding to levy call connect charges from customers, a move that is likely to be followed by rivals.

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Zomato paid 70 lakh to 435 hackers for fixing bugs

Food delivery platform Zomato has paid more than $100,000 (over Rs 70 lakh) to 435 hackers till date for finding and fixing bugs on its platform.

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Phishing attacks increased in Microsoft 365: Report

As cyber attackers are gaining ground in Cloud, Microsoft continues to be the most popular brand used in phishing scams, a FireEye report has said.

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Apple removes Hong Kong map app after criticism from Chinese newspaper

Apple removed a smartphone app that allows Hong Kong activists to report police movements from its online store Thursday after an official Chinese newspaper accused the company of facilitating illegal behavior.

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This is how much Reliance Jio users will have to pay to make calls to Airtel and Vodafone users

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Apple begins to sell Microsoft's Xbox controller

Apple has started selling Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller in its online stores, after adding support for the gamepad in the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and the Mac.

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8 Chinese technology companies 'blacklisted' by US

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Facebook CEO to testify before US house panel on Oct 23

Zuckerberg will testify at a hearing titled "An Examination of Facebook and Its Impact on the Financial Services and Housing Sectors."

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EU warns of 5G cybersecurity risks, stops short of singling out China

The European Union has warned against the risk of increased cyber attacks by state-backed entities but refrained from singling out China and its telecoms equipment market leader Huawei Technologies as threats.

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Reliance Jio starts charging its users for calls: What's free, what's not

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How to book LPG gas connection online

If you are looking to buy a new LPG connection and looking to avoid the hassle of visiting a local dealership, here’s how you can buy the connection online.

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IIT Madras develops drones for disaster relief, surveillance

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), on Wednesday said its students have developed drones enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision for disaster relief as well as for surveillance.

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Flagging fake political posts as satire more effective on Facebook: Study

If you want to convince people not to trust an inaccurate political post on Facebook, labeling it as satire can help reduce such misinformation from spreading, says a new study.

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Bharti Airtel says has raised $750 million from overseas investors

New Delhi, Oct 9 () Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has raised USD 750 million (about Rs 5,330 crore) from investors based in Asia, Europe and the US through a hybrid financial instrument.

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BMW plans to debut electric version of 1 Series hatchback in 2021: Report

German automobile major BMW is reportedly mulling to introduce an electric version of its 1 Series hatchback called the BMW i1 by 2021.

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Most Blockchain technologies years away from transformational impact: Report

Most Blockchain technologies are still 5-10 years away from transformational impact, said a new report by Gartner Inc. on Wednesday.

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Reliance Jio users, you will have to pay for these calls now

Jio said the 6 paisa charge will remain in place till the time telecom operators are required to pay rivals for mobile phone calls made by their users to other operators' network.

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Google to mentor 10 startups in Bengaluru

Google on Wednesday announced to kick-start third class of its three-month "Launchpad Accelerator India" programme from October 14 here with a line-up of 10 fresh startups.

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Nokia leads Google-certified Android phones for enterprises: Report

When it comes to Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) smartphones validated by Google, Nokia leads the race among organizations as security become paramount, a new report said on Wednesday.

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Now, Google will let you move music from kitchen speakers to the living room

Users can now control entertainment with the Google Home app.

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Facebook's Workplace now has 3 million paid users

Facebook announced that Workplace, the companys communications tool, now has 3 million paid users.

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Amazon Alexa's new multilingual mode available from today

Amazon on Wednesday announced that now its customers will be able to switch between English and Hindi when talking to Alexa without changing the language setting from Hindi to English and the other way around every time.

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Twitter says user data meant for security purposes may have been used for advertising

Social media companies, including Twitter and Facebook, have faced heat from users and regulators globally on how their platforms handle user data.

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Tech Mahindra, Cisco launch new 5G-enabled solution

IT major Tech Mahindra Ltd in partnership with networking giant Cisco on Wednesday announced an end-to-end 5G-enabled solution to build wireless and secure "factories of the future".

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Asus ROG Phone II review: The best gaming phone in India

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Facebook to pay $40 million for inflating data on video ads

Some Facebook competitors like Snap are reportedly helping the US Federal Trade Commission as it launches an anti-trust investigation into the social networking giant’s business practices.

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How to check if the mail you've received from Instagram is actually genuine

Facebook has added a new feature for its popular photo and video platform, Instagram, that allows users to check whether the mails received on behalf of Instagram are genuine or a spam.

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Reliance Jio is warning users about this new scam: What you need to know

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EU finance commissioner pledges to regulate digital currencies

The European Union's finance commissioner pledged on Tuesday, if if he is reappointed, to propose new rules to regulate virtual currencies such as Libra, the currency Facebook plans to launch.

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Oracle to hire 2,000 workers to expand cloud business

Oracle Corp plans to hire nearly 2,000 additional workers as part of an aggressive plan to roll out its cloud computing services to more locations around the world, its cloud chief told Reuters.

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Smartphone sales raise hopes of Samsung turnaround, but 'Huawei worry' remains

Strong sales of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series are limiting forecast profit falls at the South Korean tech giant, raising hopes it is getting back on a growth track after years of moribund sales.

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Vivo says to suspend all cooperation with NBA

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo said on Tuesday that it will suspend all cooperation with the National Basketball Association (NBA), joining a series of Chinese firms cutting ties with the league following a tweet by a Houston Rockets executive supporting Hong Kong's protesters.

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Sorrell buys Silicon Valley's Firewood in pursuit of red-hot digital growth

Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital has bought Silicon Valley's biggest independent agency, Firewood, for $150 million in its latest deal to form a purely digital global advertising firm.

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Technology companies firms have responsibility to protect privacy: Google

Tech companies, ranging from big to small and established to startups, should keep in mind their responsibilities and tech ethics to securely protect user data or other private information from being leaked, a Google executive has said.

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Goodbye iTunes, the revolutionary app gone in Mac update

Apple's latest operating software for Mac computers kills off iTunes, the once-revolutionary program that made online music sales mainstream and effectively blunted the impact of piracy.

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Apple may help save iPhones screen supplier Japan Display in bailout deal

Apple supplier Japan Display aims to seal $468 million bailout deal by end October

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'Spotted', new Sleep app for Apple Watch

A Twitter user, Daniel Marcinkowski, has spotted a Sleep app for the Apple Watch mentioned in an App Store listing.

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Why ban on Huawei may prove 'tough' for Airtel, Vodafone-Idea

If the Indian government does not allow Huawei to build a fifth-generation (5G) network in the country, then Indian telecom operators may have to spend more on 5G infrastructure, US Rating agency Fitch has said in a report.

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OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: How the two 'most-powerful' phones from OnePlus and Xiaomi compare

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17 hottest Indian tech startups to work for

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Samsung Galaxy A20s with triple camera setup, 4000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A series smartphones with the launch of the Galaxy A20s. The device is another budget offering from the South Korean tech giant that will lock horns with handsets like Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro.

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Vodafone tests new network technology in UK in challenge to 'big three' suppliers

Chief Executive Nick Read said it was ready to fast track OpenRAN into Europe as it sought to expand its list of vendors.

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Vodafone Idea and Kia Motors India partner for connected car services

Telecom service provider Vodafone Idea on Monday said it has partnered with Kia Motors in India for supporting connected car services in the auto maker's SUV, Seltos.

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This malware affected 4,700 computers every day, as per security researchers

Security researchers have discovered that the Smominru malware infected 90,000 machines worldwide during the month of August, with an infection rate of up to 4,700 computers per day.

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Bosch to make silicon carbide automative chips for electric vehicles

Bosch will make the silicon carbide chips at its existing plant in Reutlingen, near its Stuttgart headquarters, executives said at an event to update on progress in building a new, 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion), chip fabrication plant in Dresden.

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Samsung heir in India may meet PM Modi, Mukesh Ambani

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is currently in India, provoking speculation that the South Korean tech giant may make further investments to expand its presence in the country, industry sources said on Monday.

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Vodafone tests new network technology in UK in challenge to 'big three' suppliers

Chief Executive Nick Read said it was ready to fast track OpenRAN into Europe as it sought to expand its list of vendors.

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US researchers on front line of battle against Chinese theft

As the US warned allies around the world that Chinese tech giant Huawei was a security threat, the FBI was making the same point quietly to a Midwestern university.

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Tech giants muscle their way into hoarding your personal data

Before you fume once again over the mishandling of consumers data at the hands of big social media platforms and Search giants, you need to understand that wars in the future will not occur over physical assets but billions of digital footprint to gain maximum control over personal data.

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Apple supplier Japan Display says aims to seal $468 million bailout deal this month

Apple Inc supplier Japan Display Inc said it aims to clinch a deal for least 50 billion yen ($468 million) in vital funding by the end of the month, having had to scramble after a Chinese investor group suddenly pulled out of a bailout plan.

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This new edible sensor helps TB patients, here's how

The trial, conducted in California, produced superior results to directly observed therapy (DOT), where a healthcare worker watches the patient swallow medication. Researchers from the University of California in the US suggest that the technology could be a game changer in high prevalence countries where treatment adherence remains a stumbling block to eliminating TB.

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HP: Job cuts plan not country-specific

As the incoming HP Inc president and CEO Enrique Lores announced restructuring plans that will save $1 billion by the end of 2022, the company on Monday said that it is a global restructuring plan and not any country or location-specific move.

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Dussehra 2019: How to download and send WhatsApp Stickers

As WhatsApp does not come with pre-installed Dussehra Stickers, users might have to download it manually. So, if you are not sure where to download stickers and add them to WhatsApp. Here's our step-by-step guide.

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Firm sees no evidence of 'security holes' in Huawei's 5G technology, says UAE telecom company CTO

UAE telecom du sees no evidence of 'security holes' in Huawei's 5G technology-CTO

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Facebook can't be policing the internet: Nick Clegg

Facebook, which has made mistakes in handling user data, is working towards sanitizing its platform, but cannot be doing the job of policing the Internet, according to Facebook vice president, global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg said.

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Telecom vendors ask Ravi Shankar Prasad to make BSNL pay Rs 3,000 cr dues

Telecom vendors' association TEMA has sought Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's intervention in getting Rs 3,000 crore dues from BSNL, even despite the state-run firm has been reminded by suppliers and manufacturers several times.

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Hiring security pros helps cut cyberattack costs, claims survey

Enterprises which deployed an internal Security Operation Center (SOC) have been able to reduce financial damage from a cyberattack at $675,000 -- less than half the average impact cost for all enterprise-level organizations at $1.41 million.

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Reliance Jio wants no rules on call ring

Jio said if at all the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) wants to take a view on the issue, it should be in form of a "reference guideline and not in form of a mandated value".

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These are the no.1 smartphone brands in Pakistan, China, US and other top countries

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OnePlus Q1 Pro TV review: A bold and promising debut

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Top tech news of the week (30th September-5th October)

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10 products that Google killed in 2019

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Researchers develop gene editing method that may alter microbiome makeup

But until now, the researchers said that there wasn't a way to efficiently kill specific bacterial strains.

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Tesla owners summoning their driverless cars in parking lots liable for crashes, say lawyers

Tesla Inc owners summoning their driverless cars in parking lots are likely liable for crashes, lawyers said after a series of internet videos showed problems with cars running new software.

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Google may acquire TikTok rival Firework: Report

Google is reportedly interested in purchasing US-based social video app Firework that lets users share short videos like Chinese player TikTok.

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Railways to use ISS system to detect terrorists: DG RPF

In view of persisting terror threats, Integrated Security System (ISS) is being installed at several railway stations to detect the suspected terrorists and identify the unattended luggage from the railway premises as well as the train coaches.

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Restricting AI research with China harmful: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

China is a leading force in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and blocking AI research with the country will do more harm than good for humanity, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said.

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Kone to establish new technology centre in Pune

Elevators and escalators manufacturer Kone on Saturday has set up a new technology centre in Pune at a cost of around Rs 10 crore.

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NHA partners with Google for Ayushman Bharat health scheme

Google will also support NHA in improving PM-JAY's digital presence and showcasing relevant content to the 50 crore entitled beneficiaries.

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PayPal 'unfriends' Facebook over Libra currency project

In a blow to Facebook's plan to launch its digital currency Libra, PayPal has announced to withdraw from the Libra Association -- the 28-member non-profit organisation formed by the social networking giant for the global roll out next year.

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Wipro completes acquisition of US-based ITI

In continuation with the announcement made on June 5, "the said acquisition has been completed on October 3, 2019," Wipro said in a regulatory filing to BSE.

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10 smartphones from Google, Xiaomi, Samsung that may be at risk

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WhatsApp has updates for iPhone and Android users: All you need to know

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India among world's most optimistic countries in terms of technology: Poll

The poll that covered more than 10, more than two-thirds reject the idea that technology companies "only want to make money".

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New Samsung Galaxy A series comprised 56% of its sales in Q2: Report

Samsung's new Galaxy A series accounted for 56 per cent of its smartphone sales in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019 and starting with the Galaxy A10 in March 2019, the handset maker has released a new model under the A series every month, says a new report.

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Pleasantly surprised to know Airtel chief's support: Huawei India CEO

Huawei India CEO Jay Chen on Thursday said the company is pleasantly surprised by the wholehearted support of Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal to Huawei's 5G network entry in the country.

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Malaysia's Maxis partners Huawei for 5G launch

The Malaysian government has said it aims to establish the 5G spectrum as soon as the first quarter of 2020

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Telecom sector heavily taxed, says COAI

Mathews, however, attributed the industry's rising debt level to the existing double taxation.

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TCL not launching 5G BlackBerry phone any time soon: Report

TCL Corporation that manufactures and markets BlackBerry-branded smartphones is not looking to make a 5G handset any time soon, Pocket Lint has reported.

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EU court judgement set a "very troubling precedent": Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

With the European Union's top court ruling that Facebook may be ordered to remove illegal content globally, the social network's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the judgement set a "very troubling precedent".

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Last day of Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: 5 speakers from Sony, Bose and others you can buy at discount of up to Rs 18,009

If you are looking to buy a speaker for your home then this is a good time to make the purchase as there is a major discount from popular brands such as JBL, Bose, Sony among others.

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How Google will help you keep your passwords secure

Google has added the password checkup feature right into the Google Account, which scans all the saved passwords and recommends the necessary actions.

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Samsung's smoother outlook papers over deep cracks

To make matters worse, Samsung’s de facto boss Jay Y. Lee, has been embroiled in a 2017 corruption scandal that unseated South Korea's then president.

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Malaysia's Maxis partners Huawei for 5G roll-out next year

The Malaysian government has said it aims to establish the 5G spectrum as soon as the first quarter of 2020.

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HP to cut about 7,000 to 9,000 jobs in restructuring push

HP estimates that the plan will result in annualized gross run rate savings of about $1 billion by the end of fiscal 2022, it said.

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SoftBank's plans for second mega-fund hit by WeWork debacle

Major investors have yet to sign on, leaving a $38 billion pledge from publicly traded SoftBank Group itself as the only large commitment, according to the sources.

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U.S. House panel wants Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January

Facebook shocked regulators and lawmakers with its announcement in June that it was hoping to launch a digital coin called Libra in 2020.

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Why Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio are fighting for your 25 seconds: All you need to know

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Get up to Rs 25,000 discount on these laptops from HP, Dell and Asus

We have listed some good deals on laptops from HP, Dell, Lenovo and Asus. Check them out.

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Need to ensure that Internet is equitable for all: Wipro chairman Rishad Premji

Premji explained that one area of focus should be on making content available in local languages, apart from movies and audio.

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This country has fined Facebook over data breach of over 280,000 users

Turkey on Thursday fined social media giant Facebook for over $281,000 for a data breach that exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of users in the country.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Top deals and offers on power banks

Here are some power banks that can be purchased at lower than usual price tags during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

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Indian users third most exposed to formjacking attacks: Report

After the US and Australia, users in India were most exposed to formjacking attacks - malicious JavaScript code - in the first half of this year, according to a new report by cyber security company Symantec.

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