Google postpones launch of Android 11 beta version amid unrest in the US

The event was originally scheduled to take place virtually on June 3.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos invests in UK digital freight forwarder Beacon

The startup, formed by two former Uber Technologies Inc executives two years ago, is already backed by Uber founders Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, along with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

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Samsung to add new memory chip line in South Korea

The world's largest memory chip maker is targeting the second half of next year to mass produce the chips, used for storage, on the added line in its plant in Pyeongtaek city, which is within a two-hour drive from the capital Seoul.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon delivers two NASA astronauts to International Space Station

It also marked the first time that commercially developed space vehicles - owned and operated by a private entity rather than NASA - have carried Americans into orbit.

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These are the 10 biggest shareholders of Indian IT giant TCS

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Twitter takes on a new kind of task for fact-checking

Twitter has added fact-checking labels to thousands of other tweets since introducing the alerts earlier this month. These posts are mostly on coronavirus. The company is not partnering with independent fact-checking organisations like Facebook and Google to debunk viral posts.

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OnePlus India engineers help to improve OS, camera, 5G

Today, the OnePlus team of over 300 engineers at Hyderabad, led by Ramagopala Reddy, is seen to have more than lived up to Lau’s expectations.

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Remote hiring is surging; here’s how to ace it

The remote hiring tech is built on three principles. One, the interview experience of a developer should be as good as the onsite one. Two, the company can trust the solution completely because an offer is made without even seeing the candidate in person. Three, help developers prepare for jobs by providing them resources.

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Basketball helped Wabtec's Sujatha Narayan up the game in a man’s world

Sujatha Narayan thinks this exposure made her comfortable in a man’s world early on. Today, she is a standout woman leader in the country’s manufacturing industry and the rail sector in particular.

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Realme launches its first TV, smartwatch; Apple iPad Pro goes on sale in India and more top tech news of the week

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15 games you can play without downloading

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Paytm moves HC claiming telecom companies not preventing phishing activity over their networks

Phishing is a cybercrime where people are contacted by email, phone calls or text messages by someone posing as a legitimate representative of an organisation to lure them to part with their sensitive data, inlcuding banking and credit card details and passwords.

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Twitter, Reddit and other internet groups oppose US rules requiring visitors to disclose social media information

Twitter Inc, Reddit and a group representing major internet firms backed two documentary film groups that have challenged the Trump Administration's 2019 rules requiring nearly all U.S. visitors to disclose social media user information from the prior five years.

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Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Donald Trump tweet

"The decision was made jointly by teams within Twitter, and our CEO Jack Dorsey was informed of the plan before the Tweet was labelled," the spokeswoman said in an email.

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Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

Zoom has attracted millions of free and paying customers amid the pandemic, in part because users could join a meeting - something that now happens 300 million times a day - without registering.

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Apple’s most powerful iPad is now available in India: All you need to know

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Volkswagen spending $2.2 billion to expand in China's electric car market

China accounts for about half of global electric car sales but demand has slumped as Beijing wound down multibillion-dollar subsidies and shifted the burden to automakers by imposing sales quotas.

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SoftBank leads $500 million fundraising for Didi's self-driving unit

China's Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary that was led by SoftBank Group's Vision Fund 2.

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UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report

The British government has approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, amid growing security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Huawei, according to a UK media report.

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HCL Tech announces intent to acquire Cisco's SON technology

IT major HCL Technologies on Friday announced its intent to acquire Cisco's Self-Optimising Network (SON) technology for about USD 50 million ( around Rs 377.93 crore).

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Tech spend in India to shrink by 4.8% if lockdown extends beyond June: Report

If the lockdown continues beyond June, tech spending in India may contract by up to 4.8 per cent this year, with only a mild recovery to 1.4 per cent growth in 2021, a new report said on Friday.

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How to download apps in Windows 10

Windows apps are usually more optimised to work on both desktop interface with keyboard and mouse and also the touch screen interface for touch-based Windows 10 systems. If you want to know how to install the Windows apps on Windows 10, follow our step-by-step guide.

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Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter's decision to step in, at a time of racially charged civil unrest in cities across the United States, escalates a feud between Trump and tech companies.

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Google mulling stake in Vodafone Idea positive but inadequate to solve telcos' debt woes: Analysts

Alphabet Inc's Google is said to be eyeing about 5 per cent stake in VIL, the Financial Times had reported on Thursday. Such an investment in VIL will pit the search giant against Facebook which has picked up a stake in Jio Platforms, the firm that houses India's youngest but biggest telecom company - Reliance Jio.

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Indian doctors go online to treat patients

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SpiceJet to run drone trials for cargo deliveries

Budget airline SpiceJet Ltd said on Friday it received permission to conduct drone trials that will allow it to deliver medical supplies and e-commerce products as a months-long lockdown has thrown supply chains in the country into disarray.

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Wipro appoints Deepak M Satwalekar to its Board of Directors

Deepak M ​​Satwalekar has been the Managing Director of HDFC Ltd and subsequently the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. He has also been a consultant to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), the statement said.

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Dell beats revenue estimates as remote working lifts workstation demand

Shares of the company rose 8.3% to $49.38 in extended trading.

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Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive to the United States leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

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Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook stronger than other tech companies on free speech

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TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report

ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Donald Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts

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Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

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Techies, government will pay you up to Rs 4 lakh to ‘improve’ Aarogya Setu app: All details

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MeitY fast-tracks work on ₹5K-crore fund-of-funds

MeitY officials are expected to approach the finance ministry as early as next week with a detailed proposal for the Software Product Development Fund (SPDF), according to three sources aware of the developments.

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PivotTable‌ ‌is‌ ‌another‌ ‌important‌ ‌and‌ ‌powerful‌ ‌tool‌ ‌that‌ ‌Excel‌ ‌offers.‌ ‌It‌ ‌is‌ ‌also‌ ‌among‌ ‌the‌ ‌most‌-‌‌ ‌‌used‌ ‌features.‌ ‌It‌ ‌lets‌ ‌users‌ ‌analyse,‌ ‌calculate‌ ‌and‌ ‌summarize‌ ‌data‌ ‌from‌ ‌a‌ ‌worksheet.‌ ‌Let’s‌ ‌see‌ ‌how‌ ‌to‌ ‌use‌ ‌the‌ ‌feature.‌ ‌ ‌

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From bikes to blockchain: Shipping industry goes digital in lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown has accelerated a digitalisation drive in a global shipping and logistics sector that still routinely delivers many documents by bike messenger in some countries, according to industry leaders.

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Researchers develop e-glasses to monitor health, control video games

Researchers have developed smart electronic glasses (e-glasses) that not only monitor a person's brain waves and body movements but also function as sunglasses and allow users to control a video game with eye motions.

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Facebook German privacy case referred to European Court

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Canadian judge refuses to quash US extradition bid for Huawei CFO

A Canadian judge has declined to invalidate a request from the USStates for the extradition of the Chief Financial Officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.

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Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.

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Abu Dhabi state fund in talks to invest $1 billion in Reliance Jio Platforms: Sources

Jio Platforms, which houses music and movie apps as well a Reliance's telecoms venture Jio Infocomm, has secured a massive $10 billion from investors including Facebook Inc within a month.

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Alibaba extends its reach in China as coronavirus outbreak opens doors

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is emerging as one of China's biggest corporate winners of the coronavirus crisis, gaining the opportunity to expand its businesses and solidify its status as a critical part of the country's socio-economic engine.

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China cries foul as Canadian court rules Huawei CFO's case meets standard of "double criminality"

The British Columbia Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled Meng's case meets the Canadian extradition standard of "double criminality," state-run Xinhua news agency reported from Vancouver.

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Siemens Healthineers, Nasscom partner to support innovation in healthcare startups

The technology accelerator in India will facilitate collaboration between business lines of Siemens Healthineers and the startups through proof-of-concept or co-creation projects with a potential to result in joint development, commercial partnership or supplier engagement

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Mobile makers seek wage compensation for over 2 lakh workers

According to a conservative estimate, mobile factories employ around 2 lakh people who get an average pay of Rs 10,000 per month, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said.

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CATL exploring new electric vehicle battery services, to add capacity: Chairman

China's top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next two years, its chairman told Reuters.

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Weather postpones SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida

SpaceX will make a second attempt on Saturday afternoon to launch the astronauts aboard its newly designed Dragon Crew capsule.

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Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing attacks

Google said its Threat Analysis Group saw new activity from "hack-for-hire" firms, many based in India, that have been creating Gmail accounts spoofing the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says government censoring social media not the 'right reflex'

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US state of Arizona files consumer fraud lawsuit against Google

The suit comes as technology companies have been facing regulatory scrutiny globally over their policies and data monitoring practices.

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Tencent raises $6 billion in largest Asian corporate debt deal this year

The transaction was the largest by a non-financial company in the Asian region so far this year

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Here’s how Zoom is set to ‘change’ from May 30

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How to setup and use Messenger Rooms in WhatsApp

Facebook recently announced the Messenger Rooms feature that allows users to make video calls with up to 50 people in a single call. The social media giant later also introduced the feature to Instagram and now WhatsApp on Android has recently started receiving the Rooms feature as well.

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Google may face antitrust case in India over payments app

India's antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters.

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36% consumers want guidance on environment from devices: Report

While nearly half of consumers worldwide see technological innovation as critical to tackling future environmental challenges, about 36 per cent would like their devices to offer guidance on leading a more environmentally conscious life, an Ericsson report said on Wednesday.

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Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis

From ramping up 5G's rollout to exploiting its data, the European Union is turning to technology to help it bounce back from the coronavirus crisis and compete better in key areas with the United States and China.

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HC awards Rs 30 lakh damages to software giants Microsoft, Adobe in software piracy case

The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 30 lakh damages to Microsoft Corporation, Adobe Systems and Quest Software while restraining a company based in the national capital from using or distributing their pirated and unlicensed software.

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Antibody drug tech firm AbCellera raises $105 million as it works on COVID-19

Canadian drug discovery technology company AbCellera, which analyzes and identifies antibodies for pharmaceutical companies working on a coronavirus treatment and other medicines, said on Wednesday it had raised $105 million in funds.

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German chipmaker Infineon raises 1.06 billion euros with capital increase

Infineon said its share capital would be raised by about 4% after a private placement with institutional investors, adding that the shares were priced at 19.30 euros apiece.

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Trai begins discussion on regulation of international mobile roaming services

Telecom regulator Trai on Tuesday issued a discussion paper on regulation of international mobile roaming services, following concerns over consumer complaints on "bill shocks" due to usage of such services.

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Google to start reopening offices, targets 30% capacity in September

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it would reopen buildings in more cities at roughly 10% of their capacity beginning July 6 and scale it up to 30% in September, if conditions permit.

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Tencent to invest $70 billion in 'new infrastructure'

The announcement comes after call by Beijing last month for a tech-driven structural upgrade of the world's second-largest economy through investment in "new infrastructure" and a boom in demand for business software and cloud services.

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Indian gaming industry attracted $350 million venture capital investments between 2014-2020: Report

India's gaming industry has attracted about USD 350 million in investments from venture capital firms between 2014 and first few months of 2020, growing at a CAGR of 22 per cent, a report by Maple Capital Advisors said on Tuesday.

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Mobile wallets Q1 transactions volume drops 4% in India: Report

The number of transactions done on mobile wallets in Q1 2020 was 1.08 billion and the value of transactions was Rs 429 billion in India, recording about four per cent drop in volume and about six per cent drop in value over Q1 2019, a report said on Tuesday.

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Apple to reopen about 100 US stores, most with curbside pickup

Apple Inc plans to reopen about 100 U.S. stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said.

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Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump's tweet for the first time

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Amazon in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox: Report

The deal will value Zoox at less than the $3.2 billion it achieved in a funding round in 2018, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $346 million ahead of debut astronaut mission

The launch, which will be attended by President Donald Trump, is crucial for Musk, SpaceX and NASA.

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Truecaller record of 4.75 crore Indians on sale, claims report; company denies hack

A cyber criminal has put on sale records of 4.75 crore Indians claimed to be sourced from online directory Truecaller for about Rs 75,000, according to online intelligence firm Cyble.

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4 new services that are now available on government’s Umang app

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How to claim your PF Advance online

The government of India is allowing workers facing financial difficulty due to lockdown to withdraw funds from their PF accounts online. Here’s all you need to know about this facility.

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As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow

China's health tracking QR codes, which have played a key part in the country's successful containment of the coronavirus, now look set to play a much broader role in daily life as local authorities dream up new uses for the technology.

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Mobile wallets Q1 transactions volume drops 4% in India: Report

The number of transactions done on mobile wallets in Q1 2020 was 1.08 billion and the value of transactions was Rs 429 billion in India, recording about four per cent drop in volume and about six per cent drop in value over Q1 2019, a report said on Tuesday.

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Huawei's order for MediaTek chips up 300% this year: Report

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has reportedly increased orders for MediaTek chips by 300 per cent this year from the previous year.

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Softbank's Arm releases chip tech for high-end Android devices

Arm Ltd, the semiconductor firm owned by Japan's Softbank Group Corp, on Tuesday released new technology aimed at helping Android devices catch up to Apple Inc's iPhones for certain computing tasks such as video games.

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20% online users in APAC ready to sacrifice privacy for freebies: Survey

More than one-fifth of online users in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are still willing to sacrifice their privacy to gain a product or a service for free, a survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed on Tuesday.

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Lithium producers must wait as pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution

The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of battery metal lithium into survival mode with output cuts, expansion delays and sales of major assets.

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Train services to resume from June 1: How to book tickets online

If you are planning to travel to someplace during the ongoing lockdown, here’s how to book train tickets online using IRCTC website.

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Indian-American couple develops ventilator that may cost less than Rs 20,000

Prompted by the lack of adequate ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic, Devesh Ranjan, a professor and associate chair in the prestigious Georgia Tech's George W Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and his wife Kumuda Ranjan, a practising family physician in Atlanta, developed the emergency ventilator from concept to prototype in just about three weeks-time.

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Demand for VPNs surges in Hong Kong after China proposes plan for national security laws

Demand for virtual private networks in Hong Kong surged more than six-fold last Thursday as Beijing proposed tough new national security laws for the financial hub, reflecting concerns over internet privacy, according to a VPN provider.

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South Korean rights groups criticise smartphone anti-virus plans

South Korean rights groups have criticised government plans to require some businesses to register their customers with smartphone QR codes as part of new anti-virus measures.

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Uber cuts 600 jobs in India as lockdown hits business

The company's rival in India, SoftBank Group-backed Ola said last week it would cut abut 1,400 jobs as a lockdown brought down revenue by 95% in the last couple of months.

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In land of big data, China sets individual privacy rights

According to a recent draft, an individual has a right to privacy and to have their personal information protected.

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Tencent plans to sell billions of dollars in bonds globally

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Microsoft to keep investing in Skype despite success with Teams

Despite its video conferencing app Teams breaking all records in the social distancing times, Microsoft said it would continue to invest in Skype that has crossed 40 million daily active users.

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Indian-American IBM scientist bags inventor of the year award for improving AI capabilities

Dr Joshi, who is a master inventor with more than 250 patented inventions in the US, works at the IBM Thomson Watson Research Center in New York.

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Virgin Orbit fails first rocket launch attempt from modified plane

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Hong Kong demand for VPNs surges on heels of China's plan for national security laws

Demand for virtual private networks in Hong Kong surged more than six-fold last Thursday as Beijing proposed tough new national security laws for the financial hub, reflecting concerns over internet privacy, according to a VPN provider.

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Samsung Group heir questioned by prosecutors over contentious 2015 deal

Jay Y Lee is in trials over charges that he bribed a friend of former President Park Geun-hye to seek support for the deal that helped tighten his grip on the group, as he was preparing to take over from ailing patriarch Lee Kun-hee.

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5G mobile tower coronavirus conspiracy theory: What you need to know

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South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

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Privacy activist Schrems calls on EU authorities to get Irish watchdog moving

Privacy activist Max Schrems called on the European authorities to push the Irish regulator to speed up its handling of cases he has brought against Facebook on the second anniversary of the introduction of rules designed to help protect the data of consumers.

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Latvia to launch Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app

Latvia aims to become one of the first countries to launch a smartphone app using a new toolkit created by U.S. tech giants Apple and Alphabet's Google to help trace coronavirus infections.

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Now, drones and planes to fight locust menace in Rajasthan

It is for the first time that drones and planes will be used to fight the locust attack in Rajasthan, said B.R. Karwa, project director, Agricultural Technology Management Agency, here on Monday.

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China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers

China demand Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.

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Dutch court rejects attempt to stop 5G rollout over health concerns

A court in the Netherlands on Monday rejected a suit brought by a group seeking to halt the country's 5G telecommunications network rollout over possible health concerns.

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8 billion Internet records on millions of Thai users leaked

A security researcher alerted Thailands national computer emergency response team, known as ThaiCERT, after he found a database exposing over eight billion Internet records on millions of Thai internet users.

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COVID-19: Bengaluru airport introduces 'contactless journey'

Bengaluru, May 24 () The Bengaluru airport management is introducing a unique feature of parking-to-boarding contactless journey for the passengers as the domestic flight resumes from Monday.

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Chinese tech company criticises US for 'politicizing business'

One of China's biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for "politicizing business" after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities.

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IAF officer loses Rs 75,000 to fraudster using UPI: What you must know such scams

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Amazon to create 50,000 temporary jobs in India, Microsoft launches Surface Hub 2S and other top tech news of the week

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Bouygues says France should postpone 5G auction to year-end because of COVID-19

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Fraudsters offering blood plasma as COVID-19 cure on Dark Net

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First commercial space taxi a pit stop on Musk's Mars quest

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‘Aarogya Setu App users cross 2 crore mark in UP'

The principal health secretary also said a large number of migrant workers are coming from other states with ASHA workers having surveyed 7.44 lakh of them so far.

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Permanent WFH: Most technology companies still to decide

Even when Covid-19 is no longer a threat, tech giants are considering giving their employees permanent WFH.

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Telcos have appetite to buy 4G spectrum due to rise in data consumption: COAI

Telecom companies Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel may have appetite to buy 4G spectrum in the proposed auction of radio waves to address demand in data consumption, industry body COAI said on Friday.

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Cyber criminals leak personal data of 2.9 crore Indians on dark web for free

"29.1 million Indian jobseekers' personal details leaked in deepweb for free. We usually see this sort of leaks all the time, but this time, the message header got our attention as it included a lot of personal details - where most of the things are generally static such as education, address etc," according to online intelligence firm Cyble.

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US lawmakers introduce H-1B legislation to give priority to American-educated foreign youths

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

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83% online users think up their own, weak passwords

Highlighting the need for storing passwords, cybersecurity researchers have found that that 83% of online users are thinking up their own, weak passwords, while 54% say they are unaware about how to check if any of their credentials have already been leaked.

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Canada to ramp up COVID-19 testing and tracing, recommend digital app

Canada will ramp up COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as it gradually lifts restrictions and is working closely with Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google on a mobile phone app to help, the prime minister said.

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Cyclone Amphan: Telecom networks operating at 65-70 pc capacity in affected districts, says COAI

Telecom networks continued to operate at 65-70 per cent capacity on the third day after super cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in coastal districts of West Bengal, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Friday.

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Brazil telecom watchdog sees COVID-19 boosting broadband usage, admits delay in 5G auction

Brazil's broadband service usage has grew by between 40% and 50% amid the coronavirus pandemic, the president of telecoms watchdog Anatel said on Friday, admitting for the first time that social distancing measures to curb the outbreak may ultimately delay the 5G auction schedule.

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DoT selects MSTC for conducting spectrum auction

The Department of Telecom on Friday selected public sector firm MSTC Ltd as auctioneer for conducting the next round of spectrum sale.

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IBM confirms job cuts: Here's what is known, what not and more

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'Digital twins' can help create healthier cities after coronavirus: Experts

The use of new technologies, such as virtual reality, by planners to help design more sustainable and healthier cities has accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic, urban experts said on Friday.

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Thailand delays data law by a year as pandemic stalls preparations

Thailand has given businesses another year to comply with a new personal data protection law due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis on their preparations.

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Researchers claim to develop more efficient filter for N95 masks

New Delhi, May 22 () Researchers have developed a more efficient membrane filter that can be attached to a regular N95 mask and replaced when needed.

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Amazon India to create 50,000 temporary jobs: All you need to know

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Heineken's Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer to be new Vodafone chairman

Vodafone, the world's second-biggest mobile operator, has recruited Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer, the current CEO of brewer Heineken, to succeed Gerard Kleisterlee as chairman from November this year.

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How to schedule an appointment to meet a prison inmate online via video call

We have specified the step-by-step guide on how anyone can book an appointment using ePrisons portal for video conferencing.

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Black Shark, Realme, Meizu and OnePlus join P2P alliance for faster file transfer

Smartphone brands Realme, OnePlus, Black Shark as well as Meizu have joined the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Transmission Alliance for faster cross-brand file transfers.

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5 more Oppo employees test COVID-19 positive in Greater Noida, tally 11

As Greater Noida faces the maximum brunt of Covid-19 spread in Lockdown 4.0, five more OPPO employees have now tested positive for the dreaded virus.

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Philippine lawmaker proposes tax targeting tech giants to fund virus fight

A Philippine lawmaker has introduced a bill in parliament aimed at taxing big tech firms such as Facebook, Alphabet's Google and Youtube, and OTT platforms, to raise funds to battle the coronavirus.

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Have more resources invested in diversity than ever: Google CEO

Amid reports that Google has reduced diversity and inclusion training programmes fearing conservative backlash, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai, has denied any digression from the company's commitment to promoting diversity within the organisation.

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Canada's Shopify CEO says era of 'office centricity is over; most staff to permanently work from home

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HP Enterprise lays out $1 billion savings plan, pay cuts

Chief Executive Officer Antonio Neri flagged concerns about cautious consumers and supply constraints during a post-earnings call.

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US strikes at a Huawei prize: chip juggernaut HiSilicon

The latest U.S. government action against China's Huawei takes direct aim the company's HiSilicon chip division--a business that in a few short years has become central to China's ambitions in semiconductor technology but will now lose access to tools that are central to its success.

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Judgment on key aspect of Huawei CFO's extradition trial in Canada due next Wednesday

A decision on a key legal aspect of the trial over whether Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou can be extradited to the United States from Canada will be announced next Wednesday, the British Columbia Supreme Court said on Thursday.

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How big unions smooth the way for Amazon worker protests

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US House Republicans press TikTok on use of kids' data, ties to Beijing

Security concerns about TikTok are long-standing. In December, the U.S. Navy banned the social media app from government-issued mobile devices, saying it was a "cybersecurity threat."

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Have more resources invested in diversity than ever: Google CEO

Amid reports that Google has reduced diversity and inclusion training programmes fearing conservative backlash, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai, has denied any digression from the company's commitment to promoting diversity within the organisation.

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Microsoft to unify app development for 1 billion Windows 10 devices

To help developers build apps for modern work using Microsoft 365 and Windows platforms, Microsoft has unveiled Project Reunion to unifying app development across one billion Windows 10 devices.

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8 Prepaid plans from Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone with 300-plus days validity and offering 1.5GB or more data

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Australia backs technology in new carbon emissions plan

Australia, one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita, has struggled for more than a decade to formulate a long-term plan for a low carbon economy amid a politically charged debate between fossil fuel supporters and opponents

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BSNL launches online vocational training

Public sector telecom company BSNL has launched online vocational training programmes for engineering diploma students amid the lockdown to contain coronavirus.

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Fitch has 'good and bad news' for telecom industry

Revenue and pre-tax profit growth of Indian telecom companies in the financial year ending March 31, 2021 (FY21) will slow due to lower data growth and weaker economic activity amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday.

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Tech firms deploy Bluetooth chips for coronavirus contact tracing in office

Technology companies are developing their own contact tracing systems to help prevent coronavirus outbreaks in their offices as countries begin to ease lockdown measures and a return to the workplace is in the offing.

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Huawei claims its operating system can challenge those of Google, Apple

A top Huawei executive has claimed that their indigenous operating system called HarmonyOS can very well challenge Google and Apple operating systems.

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China pushes out 90,000 tweets since April in COVID-19 offensive

In the ongoing COVID-19 information war on Twitter which is often fought with the launch of new conspiracy theories, China has now gone on the offensive with about 90,000 tweets since the start of April.

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Plea in SC seeks ban on Zoom app until appropriate legislation is put in place

The plea, filed by a Delhi-based Harsh Chugh, has alleged that continued usage of this app might put the national security at stake and might also give a boom to number of cyber-threats and cyber crimes in India.

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Vodafone gets ready to battle it out in the Indian market

Vodafone Idea (VIL) said its call to bunch 22 circles into 10 clusters is a step towards a "new operating model, which is leaner, agile and more cost-efficient to address customer needs”.

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'Here's your scan code for tonight': Italy eatery rips up paper menus

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SoftBank to sell $ 3.1 billion worth of Japan telecom unit stake

The sale of 240 million shares for a yet to be determined price and set to close on May 26 will leave SoftBank Group with a 62.1% stake in Japan's third-largest wireless carrier.

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Panasonic to cut 800 jobs in Thailand, move some production to Vietnam next year

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IIT-KGP to set up centre of excellence on medical device

The centre of excellence will aim to develop marketable technologies within a time frame and use this experience to achieve longer-term goals to address challenging problems in the field of medical devices and diagnostics.

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Samsung Electronics builds sixth domestic contract chip-making line

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US regulators open door to possible tightening of Huawei chip curb

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US senators warn against Uber buying Grubhub

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Google Cloud secures US defense department contract

Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud said it has secured a deal with the United States Department of Defense to help detect and respond to cyber threats.

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AT&T to drop misleading '5G' marketing for non-5G networks

AT&T says it will stop advertising its wireless network as "5G Evolution" after a division of the Better Business Bureau determined that its language was misleading.

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Apple and Google still in talks with UK about COVID-19 app technology

Apple and Google said they were continuing to talk to the British government about the technology used in its smartphone COVID-19 contact tracing app as the two companies released the initial version of their own system

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai on why hardware is 'hard' for Google, working with arch-rival Apple and more

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Researchers claim to develop safer way of sharing ventilators for COVID-19 patients

Several physicians' associations have discouraged this practice, saying it poses risk to patients, because of the difficulty in ensuring that each patient is receiving the right amount of air, the researchers said.

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China's Didi will begin using AI to run virus monitoring in Latin America

From May 22, Didi's ride-hailing drivers in Latin America will need to take a selfie with the mask on to pass the AI verification, and from June they will need to report their body temperature to the phone app and upload photos of daily vehicle disinfection works to the phone application.

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Visa extends work-from-home for majority of employees through 2020

Visa Inc will allow a majority of its workforce to work from home through 2020, according to Chief Executive Officer Alfred Kelly Jr., mirroring similar moves from other fintech companies earlier in the week.

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US includes Huawei India in its export control entity list

The Trump administration in recent months has increased its action against Huawei, China's first global tech brand and a maker of network equipment and smartphones, preventing it from doing business in the US, as it believes the company known for its technological advancement in 5G is being used by the Chinese leadership to serve their interest.

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How to verify whether your e-pass is valid or not

So, If you have an e-pass and want to know whether it is still valid or not, here’s how you can check.

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi reports 13.6% rise in first-quarter revenue

Xiaomi Corp reported a 13.6% rise in first-quarter revenue, beating estimates even as demand for its smartphones plunged amid the coronavirus pandemic that has also rattled supply chains in China.

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Alibaba to invest $1.4 billion in AI system for smart speakers

The announcement comes as the e-commerce giant continues its push into new technologies and business sectors beyond online shopping. The money will be used to add more content to Tmall Genie, as well as develop proprietary technology, Alibaba said.

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5 awesome local multiplayer games for smartphones

There are games that you can play by yourself, online multiplayer games, and then there are those games that you can play with your roommates, siblings, parents and kids who are in lockdown with you. All you need is to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Man gets death sentence over Zoom call

It was the first criminal case where a death sentence was pronounced by remote hearing in Singapore, the spokesperson added.

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Ola to layoff 1,400 staff as COVID-19 pandemic hits revenues

In an email to employees, Aggarwal made it clear that the prognosis ahead for the business is "very unclear and uncertain" and the impact of this crisis is "definitely going to be long-drawn for us".

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Microsoft to adapt its cloud software for healthcare industry

While Microsoft is known for general productivity software such as Outlook and the chat app Teams, it also makes more specialized business software such as programs used by customer service agents and artificial intelligence tools that software developers can use to make chat bots.

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Chinese hackers suspected of stealing details of 9 million easyJet customers

The hacking tools and techniques used in the January attack pointed to a group of suspected Chinese hackers that has targeted multiple airlines in recent months.

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Lenovo profit beats estimates, sees growth as more people work from home

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Facebook to launch new shopping feature across apps

The move to build up e-commerce offerings follows Facebook's launch last year of limited shopping options on photo-sharing app Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp.

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10 books Bill Gates wants you to read this summer

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Charlesbank invests $70 million in Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyberbit

Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems said on Tuesday the Charlesbank Technology Opportunities Fund invested $70 million in Elbit's commercial cybersecurity subsidiary Cyberbit.

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How to use freeze panes feature in Microsoft Excel to keep an area on spreadsheet always visible

This can not only lead to errors, but scrolling up and down repeatedly can also become quite frustrating. However, this issue can easily be fixed by simply freezing the rows and columns to always show on the top throughout the spreadsheet and here’s how to do it.

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DoT gears up to handle telecom network disruption from 'Amphan' cyclone

"The cyclone is very dangerous but despite this we will normalise the situation very soon and minimise the damage," Prakash told reporters while briefing media about preparation for communication networks.

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YouTube goes after more TV advertisers with new program

Alphabet's Inc YouTube on Tuesday launched a new program to help advertisers reach more valuable viewers who watch content on their TV screens, in an effort to retain advertising revenue at a time when brands are slashing budgets due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Plea to remove groups like Bois locker room from social media; HC seeks Centre, platforms' reply

A bench of Justices Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Information Technology Ministry and Finance Ministry.

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40% Indian startups halt operations amid COVID-19: Survey

While 90 per cent tech startups in India are facing a decline in revenues due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, about 30-40 per cent have temporarily halted their operations or are in the process of closing down, a Nasscom survey warned on Tuesday.

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Tariffs continue to be unsustainably low, more needs to be done: Airtel CEO

Bharti Airtel had, on Monday, reported Q4 loss at Rs 5,237 crore, mainly on account of provisioning for paying statutory dues, while its full year losses ballooned to a record Rs 32,183 crore.

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3 in 5 Indian professionals to increase time spent on online learning: Survey

According to LinkedIn's third Workforce Confidence Index that covered 2,323 respondents, 63 per cent of Indian professionals will increase their time spent on online learning and the top three areas of interest include -- industry knowledge, career advancement and communication.

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Sony to take full control of listed financial arm for $3.7 billion

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Financial gain trumps espionage as top motivator in cyber attacks: Report

Money trumped spying as the top motivator for data breaches last year, according to Verizon's annual report on cyber crimes published.

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Japan's Sharp reports 37% profit drop, gives no forecasts

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Uber to lay off 3,000 workers in second cut this month

Uber CEO Khosrowshahi also said the company would wind down its office in Singapore over the next 12 months and move to a new "hub" in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Amazon's French warehouses to reopen with 30% staff

The 10,600 permanent and temporary staff employed at the warehouses will progressively return to work by June 2

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Baidu sees robust quarter as China's economy reopens

Baidu's U.S.-listed shares jumped 8% in extended trading after the company also reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter revenue and easily beat profit estimates.

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Israel linked to cyberattack on Iranian port: Report

Israel appears to be behind a cyberattack earlier this month on computers at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port that caused massive backups on waterways and roads leading to the facility

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Huawei hits back at US over tighter chip export rules

Huawei on Monday termed the US government's new export controls aimed at limiting the Chinese technology giant's access to semiconductor technology "arbitrary and pernicious" which "threatens to undermine the entire industry worldwide".

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6 official apps government 'wants' you to download to fight Covid-19

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How to remove duplicates in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel comes with a feature that allows users to find duplicate values and remove them. Follow our step-by-step guide to find and remove duplicate values in Excel spreadsheets.

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Uber resumes normal ride services in 31 Indian cities

Uber India on Monday said it has resumed normal ride services in 31 cities after the new Lockdown 4.0 guidelines came into practice with more relaxations.

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Samsung to support five new startups founded by its employees

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics on Monday announced to support five startups that were created by company employees as part of the companys C-Lab Inside in-house incubation program.

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Researchers in Pune make nano material-based handwash, disinfectant

A team of researchers and academicians in Pune in Maharashtra have said they have developed a nano material-based eco-friendly and non-toxic handwash and water-based disinfectant which can be used to clean edible items and toys amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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How to apply e-pass using government's new e-Pass website

India has just entered into the fourth stage of lockdown in order to contain the coronavirus spread. The government has announced several relaxations for lockdown 4.0. It has also launched a new website for applying movement passes. Wondering how to apply for e-pass on the website, follow our step-by-step guide:

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Semiconductor maker SMIC secures $2.2 billion investment from Chinese state investors

Shanghai-based chip maker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp has secured an investment worth $2.2 billion dollars from Chinese state investors, the company announced.

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SoftBank posts record $13 billion operating loss as tech bets slide

SoftBank Group Corp has reported a record 1.4 trillion yen ($13 billion) operating loss in the April-March financial year as the value of its tech bets via the $100 billion Vision Fund crumbled.

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Huawei calls US move to curb chips supply 'arbitrary', expects business impact

Guo said Huawei was committed to complying with U.S. rules and it had significantly increased R&D and inventory to meet U.S. pressures.

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TSMC stops new Huawei orders after US restrictions: Report

A new rule, unveiled by the U.S. Commerce Department on Friday, expands U.S. authority to require licenses for sales to Huawei of semiconductors made abroad with U.S. technology, vastly expanding its reach to halt exports to the world's No. 2 smartphone maker.

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Panasonic annual profit slides, but Tesla battery venture logs second quarterly gain

Analysts have forecast an average 225.46 billion yen profit for the current financial year.

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Samsung's chip production up 57% in Q1 2020

Samsung Electronics' chip production in the first quarter of the year increased 57.4 per cent from a year earlier despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, the company's quarterly business report showed.

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Oppo inks pact with Vodafone to boost 5G adoption

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo announced a partnership with telecom major Vodafone to boost 5G adoption in the world.

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IIT-Madras startup developing wearable device for fast detection of coronavirus

An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras-incubated startup Muse Wearables is developing a wrist-based tracker with skin temperature, heart rate and SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) sensing which can continuously track these body vitals remotely that will help in early diagnosis of COVID-19 symptoms.

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Lockdown 4.0: What Aarogya Setu app says

Early this month, a French hacker and cyber security expert who goes by the name Elliot Alderson had claimed that "a security issue has been found" in the app and that "privacy of 90 million Indians is at stake". The government had categorically rejected this claim saying no data or security breach has been identified in the app and "no personal information of any user has been proven to be at risk by this ethical hacker".

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Apple reopening 25 more US stores, will soon top 100 worldwide

Apple Inc will this week reopen more than 25 of its branded stores in the United States, the company said on Sunday, continuing a gradual process that has unlocked doors at nearly a fifth of its worldwide retail outlets.

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Reliance in $870 million General Atlantic deal as Jio Platforms funding tops $8 billion

The deal puts Jio Platform's equity value at 4.91 trillion rupees and gives it an enterprise value of 5.16 trillion, Reliance said in a statement.

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SoftBank proposes three new board members as Alibaba's Jack Ma resigns

The departure of Jack Ma comes as he pulls back from formal business roles to focus on philanthropy.

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SK Hynix shares fall 3% after US tightens rule to curb Huawei's chip supply

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Government security agency issues alert about scams on Aarogya Setu, WHO and other COVID-19-related websites: Dos and don’ts

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Lava to shift production from China to India, to invest Rs 800 crore

In an impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modis Local ke liye Vocal call, domestic brand Lava on Saturday announced to shift its entire mobile R&D, design and manufacturing for the export market from China to India within next six months, announcing to invest overall nearly Rs 800 crore in the due course of time.

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US gave no assurances to Taiwan's TSMC for license to sell to Huawei: Official

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, which unveiled a $12 billion investment plan in Arizona on Friday, has not been given any assurances that it will be granted a license to allow it to sell U.S. technology to China's Huawei, a senior U.S. official said.

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Realme, Vivo and Honor launch new phones; Facebook’s Zoom rival starts rolling out and more

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Gang arrested for fraud on Olx: Know about this ‘big scam’ while using Olx, Quikr

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How to save battery life on your iPhone

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Saudi wealth fund boosts US holdings with stakes in Citi, Boeing, Facebook

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has bought minority stakes in major American companies including Boeing, Facebook and Citigroup, a regulatory filing showed, giving it a portfolio of nearly $10 billion in U.S.-listed stocks.

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Consumers spend $10.8 billion on video games in US in Q1

Consumers spent a record time buying video games in January-March quarter in the US as shelter-in-place came into force owing to COVID-19 pandemic. The overall total spending on video gaming reached a record $10.86 billion in the first quarter, a new report has said.

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Paytm temporarily adjusts employee leaves for smoother operations

Digital payments major Paytm on Saturday said it has requested all its employees to contribute some of their leaves to ensure that its operations run smoothly as the government eases restrictions through parts of the country under lockdown 4.0.

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Researchers develop AI algorithm to spot brain injuries

Researchers claim they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can detect and identify different types of brain injuries.

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Pratik Modi of S&P Global has got 9 promotions in 10 years

Becoming a techie was not what Pratik had dreamt of during his school days in Gujarat. He wanted to be a doctor, like his elder brother.

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Civil engg students will benefit from AI, IoT, robotics

Civil engineering applies science and mathematics to the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure. “Civil engineering transforms society. The economic engines of a nation are based on it,” Sithraman says.

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COVID-19 helping accelerate investments in cloud, AI and cybersecurity: Microsoft India president

Speaking at the Microsoft Envision Forum 2020, Maheshwari noted that the coronavirus pandemic has changed businesses, communities, industries and the world, forever.

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Amazon says 'appropriate' executive to be available, as US panel calls on Jeff Bezos to testify

The panel had called on chief executive Jeff Bezos to testify. Amazon's blog late on Friday did not commit to a specific person or consideration for who could eventually testify.

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US tightens rules to crack down on Huawei’s chip supply

A new rule, unveiled by the Commerce Department and first reported by Reuters, expands U.S. authority to require licenses for sales to Huawei of semiconductors made abroad with U.S. technology, vastly expanding its reach to halt exports to the world's No. 2 smartphone maker.

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Antitrust allegations against Facebook's WhatsApp in India

The complaint comes at a time when WhatsApp is working to launch its payments platform in India.

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Messenger Rooms, Facebook's rival to Zoom rolls out: All that you need to know before you start using

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Moscow rolls out mass coronavirus antibody testing programme

Moscow began testing thousands of randomly-chosen residents for coronavirus antibodies on Friday under a mass screening programme authorities hope will help them determine when it is safe to lift the city's lockdown restrictions.

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E-filing paving way for virtual courts, no going back: CJI

Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Friday said the coronavirus pandemic forced rethinking on the functioning of the top court, which paved the way for virtual courts. He stressed that this step will not be reversed.

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How to setup Messenger Rooms video call with up to 50 people

If you are looking to create a Messenger Room with your friends and family and spend some good chatting time with them, follow our step-by-step guide.

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Amazon files lawsuit against scammers in the US and India who dupe Alexa users via fake apps

Internet giant Amazon has filed a lawsuit against an international ring in Washington State and India that duped Echo smart speaker users via fake Amazon apps. Amazon has alleged that the scam was being run by two companies - Robojap Technologies based in the US, and Quatic Software Solutions based in Punjab. As per the lawsuit, the defendants developed fake websites and apps that claimed to help users set up new Alexa devices.

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Airbnb appoints senior Apple executive as global operations head

Global travel company Airbnb has hired Tara Bunch, who served as Vice President of AppleCare for eight years, as its Global Head of Operations.

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Tech Mahindra R&D unit leverages AI for research on potential therapeutic drugs for COVID-19

Tech Mahindra's Makers Lab aims to promote technology innovation and recognize transformative ideas that have a potential to make a difference and create disruptive solutions to solve real world problems. The R&D team has used molecular docking approach because of high transmission rate of COVID-19, the statement said.

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South Korea, China and Japan to hold meeting on coronavirus over video call

The health ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will get together by video conference on Friday to discuss ways to work together in the global campaign against the novel coronavirus, South Korean officials said.

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Epic Games online store goes down after reports of free GTA V offering

Fortnite-creator Epic Games' digital videogame store was down on Thursday as it recorded huge traffic after reports that it was giving the premium edition of "Grand Theft Auto V" for free.

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Paytm Banks launches cash at home facility for senior citizens

Paytm Payments Bank Limited has launched the 'Cash at Home' facility for senior citizens and the differently-abled so that they don't step out of their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Paytm Payments Bank to deliver cash at home to support senior citizens in Delhi NCR

This new service will enable them to raise cash withdrawal requests on their Paytm Payments Bank app and the requested amount will be delivered at their home.

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Delhi HC asks RBI, Centre to respond to plea for action against Google Pay for flouting UPI rules

Justice Asha Menon, who conducted the hearing through video conferencing, issued notices to the RBI, the Centre and Google India Digital Service Pvt Ltd and granted them three weeks to file their responses.

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Mobile phone manufacturing may be discontinued due to restrictions on supply chain companies: ICEA

The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), which represents companies like Apple, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Foxconn, Wistron and Flex, also flagged the issue of labour unavailability.

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Japan's Rakuten 5G launch delayed due to coronavirus

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Foxconn's first-quarter profit plunges on coronavirus fallout, sees better second quarter

Taiwan's Foxconn posted an almost 90% drop in first-quarter profit on Friday, as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted production and hit demand from Apple Inc and other major clients.

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How to download GTA V for free via Epic Games Store, once the servers are back online

GTA V or Grand Theft Auto V is no ordinary game, the game quite popular among gamers, especially those who love playing open-world games. Now, Epic Games, earlier today confirmed that they will be offering the GTA V for free until May 21 via Epic Games Store on PC and Mac. Here's how to download it.

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IIT-Gandhinagar develops dashboard to help contain COVID-19 community infection post lockdown

The dashboard provides different epidemiological scenario-specific information at a city-scale, said the researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN).

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Singapore's Temasek joins Facebook-backed Libra project

Temasek becomes one the project's most prominent backers after payments giants Mastercard, Visa Inc and PayPal earlier ditched the scheme.

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WeWork reports slower cash burn in first quarter: CFO email

WeWork faces a tough business environment due to the health crisis as a rush to work-from-home arrangements has weighed heavily on the company by reducing occupancy and increasing operating costs.

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Taiwan's TSMC announces $12 billion US chip factory

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, a major supplier to Apple Inc, announced on Friday it will build a $12 billion chip factory in Arizona, in what the company called a "strong partnership" with the U.S. government.

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Facebook, telcos plan subsea cable to connect Africa, Middle East and Europe

Facebook and a team of African and global telecom majors have struck a deal to build one of the world's largest subsea cable networks, boosting internet availability across three continents, they said in a joint statement on Thursday.

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The race to deploy COVID-19 contact tracing apps

Technologists and health officials around the world are racing to develop smartphone apps to trace who has been in contact with carriers of the novel coronavirus.

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France to impose digital tax this year regardless of any new international levy

France will tax big digital businesses this year whether there is progress or not towards an international deal on a levy, its finance minister said on Thursday, adding such a tax had never been more legitimate or more necessary.

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Android smartphone users, here's a warning about banking virus

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Video conference firm Pexip surges 44% in IPO debut

Shares of Norway's Pexip Holding rose 44% in early trade on Thursday as the video conferencing firm made its stock market debut following an initial public offering (IPO) that was more than 12 times oversubscribed.

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How to use offline mode in Google Drive, Docs and Sheets and reduce data consumption

Using cloud-based services such as Google Drive offers the convenience of accessing the documents, files and folders from anywhere using any device. However, there are times when we face signal issues or patchy internet connection while downloading an important file or working on an urgent document.

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IIT Kanpur-incubated company to launch automatic disinfectant chambers

An IIT Kanpur-incubated company is set to launch a series of automatic disinfectant chambers that would help reduce the risk of people catching COVID-19 when they visit public places

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Nvidia launches chip aimed at data center economics

Semiconductor firm Nvidia Corp on Thursday announced a new chip that can be digitally split up to run several different programs on one physical chip, a first for the company that matches a key capability on many of Intel Corp's chips.

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Stimulus package to propel MSME sector; but some concerns remain: Tech firms

Mobile devices industry body ICEA said the stimulus announced by the government will propel and stabilise the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Global law firms invest $10 million to set up industry tech platform

Three law firms from the United States, Britain and Asia have jointly invested over $10 million in a U.S.-based legal tech start-up that is developing an 'open' industry platform to enable lawyers to work seamlessly across disparate systems.

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Trump’s latest supply chain order deals a blow to Huawei, ZTE

President Donald Trump on Wednesday extended for another year an executive order signed in May 2019 declaring a national emergency and barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk.

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Facebook's head of AI slams Tesla CEO Elon Musk over AGI technology

Facebooks Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has slammed Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his understating of AI, saying he has no idea about the Artificial general intelligence (AGI) technology.

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Government launches Aarogya Setu app for JioPhones

India’s technology ministry said it had rolled out a version of its Bluetooth contact-tracking app for 5 million JioPhones. The government was set to roll out a version of its coronavirus contact-tracing application Aarogya Setu for JioPhones within days, as it looks to increase the reach of the system.

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Sony aims to make image sensors smarter to expand beyond smartphones

As an AI processor is stacked on an image-sensing chip, the complete package can extract and process data without sending it to the cloud or elsewhere, eliminating transmission latency and reducing power consumption, Sony said.

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Tesla, California county reach deal to reopen US plant next week

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How to set up meetings on Google Meet, here's a short tutorial

Google via a Twitter post has shared a small tutorial that helps people set up a virtual meeting on Google Meet.

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Govt's investment policy upsets Xiaomi, Oppo's consumer finance plan

Xiaomi and Oppo, with more than 100 million in combined smartphone users in India, cannot directly lend to consumers without a shadow banking licence and have partnered with Indian financial companies to provide the funds for services offered on their platforms.

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Advocacy group says TikTok violated FTC consent decree and children's privacy rules

The Center for Digital Democracy, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and others said TikTok had failed to take down all videos made by children under the age of 13, as it agreed to do under a consent agreement with the FTC announced in February 2019.

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Uber to require drivers, riders to wear masks around the world

Beginning on Monday, the company will require everyone using its ride-hailing service in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and most Latin American and Asian countries to wear some form of face covering and ask passengers to sit in the back.

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PowerToys: The ‘free’ hidden Win 10 tool for advanced users

PowerToys includes features like a bulk file renamer, a Windows key shortcut guide, an image resizer, etc – and there are more under development. The good news is that once installed, PowerTools will update itself as and when features are added.

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Tesla's California fight heats up competition for jobs

The different speeds at which states are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic are becoming a factor as company executives consider where to locate operations, site selection and state economic development officials said.

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US accuses China-linked hackers of stealing coronavirus research

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EU consumer group warns against 'game-changer' Google-Fitbit deal

Alphabet Inc-owned Google's planned $2.1 billion buy of fitness trackers company Fitbit may harm consumers and hinder innovation, European consumer group BEUC said, calling it a game-changer deal in the health and digital markets.

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Alphabet's Loon and South Africa's Vodacom to expand rural internet in Mozambique

Loon, a unit of Google's owner Alphabet Inc , which uses high-altitude balloons to provide mobile internet to remote areas, has signed a deal with Vodacom to expand the South African mobile operator's network in Mozambique.

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9 things you can do to make an online wedding memorable

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How to check PF account details using Umang app

Developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Umang app helps users to access over 600 government services. Some of these services include Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), PAN, Aadhaar, gas booking, bill payments and more.

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WhatsApp to SC: Will not go ahead with payments' scheme without compliance

Social media platform WhatsApp assured the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it will not roll out its payment services without complying with all payment regulations and norms in the country.

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Twitter India launches gratitude emoji

Micro-blogging platform Twitter India on Wednesday launched a new gratitude emoji that can be triggered with '#thankful', #gratitude' and other variations of the words.

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Use of virus-tracing apps should be voluntary: EU

The European Commission will urge EU governments on Wednesday to use COVID-19 contact tracing apps on a voluntary basis as part of a package of measures aimed at lifting border restrictions and reviving the European Union's tourism and travel industries.

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Thyssenkrupp, Fincantieri in talks to form warship champion: Source

Thyssenkrupp is exploring several strategic options for its warship unit, ranging from combining it with Italy's Fincantieri to creating a national champion with German peers, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Gaming hardware company Razer to roll out mask vending machines in Singapore

Gaming hardware maker Razer Inc plans to dispense its locally produced masks in Singapore through a network of vending machines across the city-state, where it has become compulsory to wear them in public.

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Facebook to pay content moderators $52 million, here's why

Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million to its content moderators whose job has them viewing graphic and disturbing posts and videos on its platforms.

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Instances of cloned ATM cards in Delhi; affected customers to get refund: SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) said instances of use of cloned ATM cards have been reported from the national capital and refund will be processed for the affected customers. All suspicious transactions should be reported to the home branch, the lender said.

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Intel Capital invests in Chinese chip companies amid tech tensions

Intel Capital, the venture arm of chipmaker Intel Corp, has invested in two Chinese startups in the semiconductor sector, the company announced , as part of its latest batch of deals.

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Colombia to look into TikTok's treatment of children's data

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Sony reports 57% drop in fourth-quarter profit

The electronics and entertainment firm posted an operating profit of 35.45 billion yen ($331 million) for the January-March quarter, versus 82.73 billion yen a year prior, as the coronavirus hit demand for its smartphone image sensors, cameras and TVs.

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Twitter to let some employees to work from home permanently

The social media company said it will not re-open most offices before September and employees can choose whether or not to come to the facilities.

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How to convert handwritten texts into digital copy using Google Lens

The new feature can be used either by accessing Google Lens from within the Google app or by downloading the standalone Google Lens app. So, if you are a student and want to convert your notes into digital copy or you simply want to convert the handwritten grocery list your mother just handed over to you, follow our step-by-step guide.

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Uber approaches Grubhub with acquisition offer: Sources

The potential acquisition suggests that the Silicon Valley disruptor is doubling down on its fastest-growing service in a scramble to adapt to what is likely to be a long business interruption.

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Donald Trump wants California to let automaker Tesla reopen assembly plant

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Honor aims to bring 5,000 applications in its app gallery in India

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Facebook reports spike in takedowns of hate speech

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Redington India to retail iPhone SE

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5 must-have remote control apps for you

Here are five remote control apps that help you with very specific needs...

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Vodafone meets full-year expectations, pulls guidance on Covid-19 uncertainty

Vodafone , the world's second-largest mobile operator, met expectations with a 2.6% rise in full-year core earnings to 14.9 billion euros ($16.10 billion), but did not give a current year outlook due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus.

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Estonia passes 'Huawei law' for telecom security reviews

Estonia's parliament approved on Tuesday a new Electronics Communications Act to ensure security reviews for telecom gear needed in the development of future networks.

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Twitter appoints AI guru and ex-Google executive to its Board

Twitter has appointed former Google executive Dr Fei-Fei Li, known for her pioneering research work in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), to its Board of Directors as a new independent director.

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Work from Home: New rules and laws that Indian IT companies may seek from the government

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Instagram rolls out new features to help businesses

Facebook-owned Instagram announced new features to help businesses which are facing immense challenges during the Covid-19 crisis.

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9,100 coronavirus-themed cyberattacks witnessed in India between February and May: Microsoft

Cybercrooks are using COVID-19 to make ransomware and phishing attacks on people, and over 9,000 coronavirus-themed attacks were noticed in India between February 2 and May 2.

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TVS Group, IIT-Madras develop automated respiratory assist device

The device, "Sundaram Ventago", would have "a great impact" post COVID19 as it can make respiratory support more affordable and available to all

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How to activate Rs 199 combo JioFiber plan with 1000GB data

The Combo plan costs Rs 234 including the GST and can be activated as both individual plan or as an add-on plan. So, if you are looking to extend the data on your existing JioFiber monthly plan or simply want to activate it as a standalone plan, follow our step-by-step guide:

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Texas Instruments India engineers make ultrasound, MRI systems affordable

For close to 20 years, a team at semiconductor company Texas Instruments’ R&D centre in India has been helping to improve the quality of images obtained from ultrasounds, CT scans and X-rays. And they are doing it at lower and lower cost, using smaller and smaller devices.

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Freshers are fast learners, companies like that

With technologies changing every quarter to six months, students are quick on the uptake and that’s what works in their favour. “Age is with them and they are fast learners, and companies always look for such good candidates,” says Subramanya.

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China's EV startups risk running out of road in virus-stricken times

Challenged by the arrival of Tesla in China last year, domestic electric vehicle (EV) start-ups were struggling even before the economic shock wrought by the coronavirus, but now for some it has become a battle for survival.

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Uber pilots package delivery service in 4 cities in India

After grocery delivery and transportation of non-COVID-19 patients, ride-hailing platform Uber is now piloting delivery of packages between consumers in four cities, including Gurugram and Kolkata.

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South Korea investigators comb digital data to trace club coronavirus cluster

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AWS announces enterprise search service Amazon Kendra

Ecommerce giant Amazon's Cloud arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday announced the general availability of Amazon Kendra, an enterprise search service powered by machine learning.

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A techie who's also a writer & stand-up comedian

As a techie, Nipun Varma has had his share of amusing moments. From neighbours who expect you to fix anything that remotely resembles a computer, to being quizzed by a relative about their distant cousin's nephew who works at the same IT park.

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Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users across the country, claims official

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

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Vodafone meets full-year expectations, pulls guidance on Covid-19 uncertainty

Vodafone , the world's second-largest mobile operator, met expectations with a 2.6% rise in full-year core earnings to 14.9 billion euros ($16.10 billion), but did not give a current year outlook due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus.

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Spark New Zealand to manage part of country's 5G allocation

Spark New Zealand Ltd said it will manage part of the country's allocation of 5G spectrum as it prepares for a rollout of the mobile technology over the next year.

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Apple may invest $330 million in Taiwanese mini LED, micro LED factory

Apple is reportedly planning to invest nearly $334 million in a Taiwan-based factory, owned by Hsinchu Science Park, to produce both LED and micro LED displays for future devices.

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Logitech sales surge as working from home boosts demand

Logitech International reported a 13.6% rise in quarterly sales as more people used its computer products while working from home due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Smartphone shipments up 17% in April, says Chinese government

Smartphone shipments from China's factories to vendors rose 17% in April compared to the same month a year ago, according to government data.

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Tesla's Elon Musk says ready for arrest as he reopens California plant against local order

The move comes as US states and cities experiment with ways to safely reopen their economies after the coronavirus outbreak

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WeWork directors seek to preserve right to sue owner SoftBank

It is the latest salvo in a heated legal dispute between the two sides. WeWork's special committee, which represents minority shareholders in the company including its co-founder Adam Neumann, is contesting SoftBank's decision to walk away from the tender offer agreed last year.

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Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact

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Bitcoin goes through third 'halving', falls vs US dollar

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Aarogya Setu app: Government issues data processing rules, violators may face jail term

The government on Monday issued a set of guidelines for processing of data collected through Aarogya Setu app that bar storage of data for more than six months and specify jail term for violators of certain rules.

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Apple's answer to Amazon, Google smart speakers now in India: 10 things to know

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COVID-19: IIT-Gandhinagar launches PG course for graduating students

"These opportunities will enable them to continue to pursue their education or undertake exciting research or develop career-enhancing leadership skills until they can move on once this crisis passes," he said.

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FASTag technology ensuring safety during COVID-19 times: NHAI

New Delhi, May 11 () FASTag, an inclusive technological tool for toll collection on highways, is ensuring safety of commuters during COVID-19 times, the NHAI said on Monday.

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Pandemic to push credit card transactions further: SBI Card CEO

Assuming that the lockdown is removed in some places on May 17, the businesses will come back to normal to say about in 2-3 months, he added. As people will stay more at home, they will vie for better products, may be a bigger televison set, a bigger fridge as they are not eating out and cooking at home, said SBI Card official.

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South Africa's Vodacom reports 8.9% jump in full-year earnings, postpones outlook

South African mobile operator Vodacom Group reported an 8.9% rise in annual earnings on Monday and postponed issuing medium-term forecasts due to the uncertain economic outlook as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold.

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Over 80% of US small businesses expect longer impact of pandemic: Survey

Eighty-one percent of small US companies surveyed by Veem, a global payments network, expect the new coronavirus pandemic to affect their business over the next 12-16 months, and nearly 90% are bracing for an economic slowdown, the company said Monday.

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Renault reopens select dealerships, service centres across country

​​ Renault India said it has introduced several safety and hygiene measures as it prepares to "welcome back customers" across all its touchpoints. It is gradually resuming business operations country by country.

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Indian Railways resumes train services on select routes: How to book tickets on IRCTC website

Also, it is important to know that tickets will only be available to book via IRCTC website and not by standing into a long queue at the railway station’s window. Another important thing to note is that passengers with only confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway station. Here’s how to book train tickets online.

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Sony suspends PlayStation Store in mainland China to upgrade security

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Tech Mahindra expects 5G, home connectivity to drive growth

IT company Tech Mahindra expects 5G rollout, demand for home connectivity and digitisation will drive business growth in the coming days, senior officials of the company said.

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Google Cloud appoints Anil Bhansali as VP Engineering in India

Google Cloud on Monday said it has appointed former Microsoft executive Anil Bhansali as Vice President of Engineering in India.

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IIT-M and Chengalpattu Medical College design doffing unit

Indian Insitute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) on Monday said its civil enginnering department has collaborated with Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital in Tamil Nadu to design and develop a doffing unit.

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Some 'fast' facts about the Aarogya Setu app

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Toshiba sees FY2019 profit roughly in line with forecast, limited virus impact

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Tech Mahindra expects 5G, home connectivity to drive growth

IT company Tech Mahindra expects 5G rollout, demand for home connectivity and digitisation will drive business growth in the coming days, senior officials of the company said.

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Google Cloud appoints Anil Bhansali as VP Engineering in India

Google Cloud on Monday said it has appointed former Microsoft executive Anil Bhansali as Vice President of Engineering in India.

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'DoT works to resolve tech glitch to speed up tower clearances'

A technical glitch in the telecom department’s online clearance system for setting up of mobile infrastructure could push back installation of some 50,000 towers and base stations by several months if not rectified soon.

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Intel mulls new chip plant amid concern over Asian supplies

Intel is talking to the Trump administration about building a new semiconductor plant in the United States amid concern about relying on suppliers in Asia for chips used in a wide variety of electronics.

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E-commerce orders gradually scaling back to pre-lockdown level: Industry executives

Sales of non-essential items on e-commerce platforms in the first week of May were lower than last year on account of lockdown, but orders are scaling fast with people buying apparel, smartphones and grooming products among other items, according to industry executives.

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At least 600 Amazon employees hit by coronavirus: Report

Nearly 600 Amazon employees have been tested coronavirus positive, a company employee has told CBS News, and at least six of those infected are dead.

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Washington in talks with chipmakers about building US factories

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Indian startups get creative as coronavirus crisis fuels funding crunch

BookMyShow is promoting free-to-watch Instagram Live performances in an effort to keep its users engaged, while restaurant aggregator and food delivery firm Zomato is targeting a push into alcohol delivery.

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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt leaves Alphabet, finally: Report

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt who was a member of Alphabets board for over 18 years has finally resigned from the company.

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How offices will gradually reopen and 9 other things Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote in internal memo

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Study from home: How to download NCERT e-books from class I to class XII

National Council of Education, Research and Training (NCERT) offers e-book facility allowing students to download the digital copy of the books from their curriculum for free. Here's a step-by-step guide to download the books.

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New Apple MacBook laptop, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G, Microsoft Surface Go 2 launched and other top tech news of the week

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17 plans from Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio that offer 2GB/3GB data per day

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17 plans from Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and Reliance Jio that offer 2GB/3GB data per day

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Apple to reopen some US stores next week with health checks

Apple's US retail stores have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India witnesses 40% increase in peak Internet traffic: Report

The Internet peak traffic saw 40% rise in March in India and there was significant spike in downloads and uploads per user, owing to the high volume of work and streaming content across all major cities including tier II markets.

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Kerala startup develops tracking app for effective quarantine

The start-up, Pinmicro, which has an office at Infopark here, is based out of Japan, by now have received enquiries from various government authorities about their app- Assistplus and meTrack.

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Lockdown 3.0: Tecno launches doorstep smartphone delivery with over 35,000 retailers

New Delhi, May 9 () Smartphone maker Tecno on Saturday said it has launched an initiative to offer customers the option to book their smartphones online and get the handset delivered by neighbourhood retail stores.

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Tesla secures $565 mln loan for Shanghai factory

The announcement comes after Tesla idled the Shanghai plant.

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Lava resumes manufacturing operations with 20% capacity

Homegrown mobile phone maker Lava on Saturday said it has resumed manufacturing operations with 20 per cent capacity.

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TikTok to face scrutiny from Dutch watchdog over use of children's data

The Dutch privacy watchdog said it would investigate how Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which has become hugely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, handles the data of millions of young users. The move comes amid growing U.S. scrutiny of the app, which allows users to create and share short videos of themselves with millions of people worldwide.

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California county to Tesla: Must not reopen vehicle factory

Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said. The comments came after Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk, told employees that limited production would restart at the factory in Fremont, Tesla's only U.S. vehicle factory.

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Google announces company holiday on May 22 to deal with ‘virus burnout’

Google has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced the move in a memo to employees. Google said it would begin reopening more offices globally as early as June, but most Google employees would likely work from home until the end of this year.

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Google announces company holiday on May 22 to deal with ‘virus burnout’

Google has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced the move in a memo to employees. Google said it would begin reopening more offices globally as early as June, but most Google employees would likely work from home until the end of this year.

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Saudi, US firms eye stakes in Reliance Jio: Report

Two more firms are eyeing a share of Reliance Industries Ltd's $65-billion digital unit Jio Platforms, according to Bloomberg News, setting them up to be a part of a growing list of firms that have recently invested in the Indian company.

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8 Labs approved for testing PPE Coveralls in India

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Researchers develop cloud-based web interface that may detect COVID-19

The system may enable doctors and medical staff even in remotest villages of the country to get quick results on the COVID-19 status of a patient, the researchers said.

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Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Italian cloud business

Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it would create its first datacentre region in Italy under a $1.5 billion investment plan as the U.S. company expands its cloud computing services to more locations across the world.

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Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.

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How to share your screen using Skype

The Screen Sharing feature comes in handy while giving presentations, sharing a project, etc. So, if you are a Skype user and want to use this feature, follow our step-by-step guide:

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CSIR sanctions project to develop human antibodies against COVID-19

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has sanctioned a project to develop human monoclonal antibodies as therapy for COVID-19 infections.

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Microsoft slams Amazon's Cloud arm for blocking $10billion Pentagon project

Microsoft has come out in the open against ecommerce giant Amazon's Cloud arm, slamming Amazon Web Services (AWS) for once again challenging the US government's decision to award $10 billion Pentagon Cloud project to Satya Nadella-run enterprise - this time out of view from the public and directly with the US Department of Defense (DoD).

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The Indian in Facebook's 'Supreme Court'

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Amazon, Future Group in talks over Future Retail stake sale

The move came after Future group firms defaulted on loans taken against the pledged shares of Future Retail in March, which also impacted its share price.

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Cognizant Q1 net falls 16.7 per cent to USD 367 million; sees challenging demand environment in 2020

Cognizant follows January-December as financial year.Its net profit was at USD 441 million in the March 2019 quarter.

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Online education now a new normal for govt, edtech platforms

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Fiserv names Frank Bisignano as next CEO

Payments giant Fiserv Inc said that Frank Bisignano would become the company's chief executive on July 1, with long-time head Jeffery Yabuki remaining on as executive chairman until the end of the year.

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Payments processor WEX threatens to abandon $1.7 billion deal for eNett and Optal

Financial technology provider WEX Inc has said that it could walk away from a $1.7 billion deal to acquire travel payment services providers eNett and Optal because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their business.

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Samsung reopens Noida mobile factory with limited operations

South Korean giant Samsung on Friday said that it has received required permission from the state authorities to open its Noida Sector 81 factory which has begun limited operations.

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Copper takes aim at COVID-19 with virus-killer coatings

In major copper producer Chile, the country's mines minister recently touted the use of copper in face masks, such as those produced by a US-Chilean company, while U.S. miner Freeport McMoRan believes the pandemic will shine a light on how copper can help improve public health.

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5 web ‘robots’ to help you get your job done faster and better

In reality, robots are already here—accessible to you—in the form of apps and software services that are designed to do some heavy lifting…

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How to pay income tax online

If you are looking for a way to pay income tax online, follow our step-by-step guide.

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To keep COVID-19 patients home, some US states weigh house arrest tech

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After the triumph of Animal Crossing, a thin pipeline for Nintendo

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Facebook, YouTube remove 'Plandemic' video with 'unsubstantiated' coronavirus claims

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Uber sees rides recovering from coronavirus lows despite losing $2.9 billion

Uber said it had seen encouraging signs in markets hit by the pandemic and posted a 14% rise in revenue for the first quarter.

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TIM CEO sees hard period and opportunities for telecoms due to COVID-19

Telecom Italia (TIM) and the telecoms sector as a whole will face a couple of hard quarters due to the COVID-19 emergency, but many "great opportunities" lie ahead, the chief executive of Italy's biggest phone group said on Thursday.

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Ratan Tata invests in 18-year-old's pharma startup: 7 things to know

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Google affiliate scraps plan for Toronto smart city project

Google said Thursday it is abandoning its smart-city development in Toronto and blamed unprecedented economic uncertainty.

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COVID-19: ICMR, India Post team up for delivering virus testing kits to labs

"Indian Council of Medical Research has set a target of carrying out around 1 lakh tests across the country per day. For this crucial work, India Post with its vast network of 1,56,000 post offices has once again turned into a COVID warrior," the statement said.

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Apple to give $10 million to maker of nasal swabs

Apple Inc said on Thursday that it was awarding $10 million to a maker of nasal swabs and other materials for collecting samples for Covid-19 tests in a move aimed at boosting the swab maker's production to 1 million collection kits per week by early July.

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Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to take control of Israel's Digital Bank

Amnon Shashua, the chief executive of Intel's autonomous car unit, will become the sole controlling shareholder of Israel's soon-to-be-launched Digital Bank after buying out his partner's share, the bank said on Thursday.

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UK cyber spies take down 300 scam sites through public alerts

Britain's cyber spies said they have taken down at least 300 scam sites following more than 160,000 suspect emails reported to them by members of the public as part of a new Suspicious Email Reporting Service.

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Swiggy co-founder quits, to join Pesto Tech

Jaimini will be joining Pesto Tech, a career accelerator start-up, as their co-founder, Swiggy said in a statement.

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Samsung heir's apology fans skepticism as watchdog panel meets

Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee's vow to end dynastic succession at South Korea's biggest conglomerate following three generations of Lee family control sparked skepticism.

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Liberty and Telefonica in $38 billion UK tie-up to take on BT

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How to setup and use VLOOKUP formula in Microsoft Excel

For beginners, setting up VLOOKUP can be a tricky process when it is actually not. Want to learn how to use VLOOKUP in Excel, follow our step-by-step guide.

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10 password security best practices you must follow

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Fitbit launches study to test if devices can test irregular heart beats

Fitbit, which is being acquired by Google-parent Alphabet Inc, said in October that it planned to develop a method to detect irregular heartbeats that would match the feature available on rival Apple Inc's Watch.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro review: Good performer

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How to unlock your iPhone quickly and easily while wearing a mask

Facing problems with Face ID while wearing a mask, here are a few tricks that can help.

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T-Mobile beats phone subscriber estimates as lockdown creates demand surge

T-Mobile US Inc said it added more monthly bill paying phone subscribers than expected in the first quarter, thanks to a surge in demand for cheaper phone services as people work from home amid coronavirus lockdowns.

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US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards: Sources

Engineers in some US technology companies stopped engaging with Huawei to develop standards after the Commerce Department blacklisted the company last year. The listing left companies uncertain about what technology and information their employees could share with Huawei, the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker.

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Czechs sign joint 5G security declaration with United States

The Czech Republic has signed a joint declaration with the United States to strengthen cooperation on next-generation 5G networks and promote rigorous evaluations of suppliers and supply chains, Czech leader Andrej Babis said on Wednesday.

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US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards: Source

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Colombia's coronavirus app troubles show rocky path without tech from Apple, Google

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Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

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Uber to cut 3,700 jobs, CEO Khosrowshahi to waive base salary

Uber and rival Lyft have already withdrawn their full-year financial outlooks as demand for app-based rides dropped sharply across the world after governments imposed stay-at-home orders to curb the transmission of the coronavirus.

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Zoom adds ex-Trump adviser, tech lobbyist to PR push

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Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Mark Zuckerberg

David Kaye, U.N. special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, said the board's efficacy would be shown when it started hearing cases.

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These 100 passwords make your accounts easy to hack

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38% school-going kids have access to Internet in India: Report

More children are accessing the Internet than ever before in India and at 38 per cent, school-going children (15 years or below age group) constitute a formidable force when it comes to Internet usage, a new report said on Wednesday.

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How to setup and use multiple signatures in Gmail

Google recently started rolling out a new feature update for Gmail that now allows users to create multiple signatures for different situations such as personal, office, client etc. Google has started rolling out the update in a phased manner so it might take a couple of days for the feature to become visible on your Gmail account.

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Delhi HC has Rs 923 crore 'good news' for Airtel

In a relief to telecom major Bharti Airtel, the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to verify the company's claim of excess GST of Rs 923 crore within two weeks and refund the amount once verified.

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How to apply for travel pass in Maharashtra

If you are looking to travel back to your hometown from Maharashtra, follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply.

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Google Nest to bring two-factor authentication for all users starting this month

Google has announced that all Nest users will require to enroll in two-factor authentication to further protect their account, starting this month.

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Microsoft to invest $1 billion in Poland

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive $1 billion investment plan to accelerate innovation and digital transformation in Poland.

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Hackers are targeting coronavirus research, warn US and UK

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Ride sharing service Bolt aims to launch electric scooter rides in over 45 cities

Ride-sharing service Bolt on Wednesday launched its own electric scooter model and said it aims to launch the scooter service in more than 45 cities this summer.

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Domestic manufacturers can produce 2.5 lakh PPE, 2 lakh N-95 masks per day, GoM informed

Domestic manufacturers have reached the capacity of producing nearly 2.5 lakh PPE and 2 lakh N-95 masks per day which is sufficient to meet the country's requirement in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic in the near future, the group of ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 has been informed.

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Samsung heir Lee apologises over succession, labour controversy

Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee, embroiled in a bribery scandal made a rare apology over controversial succession plans and said he will not hand over management rights to his children at the family-controlled conglomerate.

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India has over 500 million active Internet users, 14% of 5-11 yrs: IAMAI

​​ According to IAMAI's 'Digital in India' report, India had 504 million active Internet users, who logged onto the web at least once in the last one month, at the end of November 2019. In rural India, the number of accessing Internet daily had grown by 30 million from March 2019, it added.

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Online supermarket Ocado's sales soar 40% in lockdown Britain

British online supermarket and technology company Ocado said on Wednesday retail revenue soared 40.4% year-on-year in its second quarter so far as shoppers in coronavirus lockdown sought deliveries to avoid venturing out.

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Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft and some other H-1B employers use programme to pay migrant workers below market wages, claims report

A majority of H-1B employers, including major American technology firms like Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft, use the programme to pay migrant workers well below market wages, a new report has claimed.

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Google Podcasts Manager to help you better understand listeners

Google has introduced a new tool called Podcasts Manager that will help podcasters gain insight into the evolving habits of listeners so they can better understand their audiences and reach them across company products.

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ServiceNow, Adobe pair their customer service software to improve apps

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Lyft offers new cheaper rides with more waiting time

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Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media

Iran's state broadcaster has used hundreds of fake social media accounts to covertly spread pro-Iranian messaging online since at least 2011, targeting voters in countries including Britain and the United States, Facebook said.

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EA sees full-year revenue above estimates as home-sheltering boosts gaming

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc forecast full-year adjusted revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, riding on the broader surge in videogame sales as people shelter at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pinterest flags slowing ad spend as quarterly loss widens, shares fall

Pinterest said advertisers were slowing spending on the image sharing company due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reported a bigger-than-expected first-quarter loss as costs surged from new user additions, sending its shares down 18% in extended trade.

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Activision raises 2020 forecast as 'Call of Duty' gets lockdown boost

Millions of people stuck indoors turned to video games such as Activision Blizzard Inc's "Call of Duty" to shake off lockdown boredom in the past two months, encouraging the company to raise its revenue forecast for the year.

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TCS launches AI-powered solution to detect wafer anomaly in semiconductor manufacturing

The solution harnesses the company's contextual knowledge of the semiconductor industry and the power of deep learning tech, to help chip makers digitally re-imagine their product quality assurance process. Sophisticated quality inspection of wafers during the semiconductor manufacturing process is essential to detect and classify defects early and accurately, TCS said.

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How to lock Google Drive using the Privacy Screen feature on iPhone and iPad

Apple has added the Privacy Screen feature to the Google Drive app for both iOS and iPadOS, which means users will now have to scan their face or finger or use the passcode to access the Google Drive app on iPhone and iPad.

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Internet banking frauds: 10 things not to do on WhatsApp

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Researchers develop device that tracks e-cigarette habits to help curtail usage

In order to yield important information for research about when and where people vape, how deeply they inhale and how much nicotine they consume, researchers have developed a new device that attaches to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations.

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France accuses Apple of refusing help with StopCovid app

Apple's iPhones normally block access to Bluetooth unless the user is actively running an app. French officials want Apple to change the settings to let their app access Bluetooth in the background, so it is always on. So far, they say, Apple has refused. France, along with some other countries, wants to keep contact data in a central database, arguing this would make it easier for the authorities to track suspected coronavirus cases.

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Wipro to 'repurpose' Pune IT facility for 450-bed hospital

Maharashtra's COVID-19 relief efforts received a shot in the arm on Tuesday, with IT major Wipro committing to convert one of its campuses at Pune into a 450-bed hospital.

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Cognizant to acquire global consultancy Collaborative Solutions

Information technology company Cognizant on Tuesday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Collaborative Solutions, a privately-held global consultancy specialising in Workday enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.

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India has over 500 million active Internet users, 14% of 5-11 yrs: IAMAI

​​ According to IAMAI's 'Digital in India' report, India had 504 million active Internet users, who logged onto the web at least once in the last one month, at the end of November 2019. In rural India, the number of accessing Internet daily had grown by 30 million from March 2019, it added.

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Israel extends coronavirus cell phone surveillance by three weeks

A parliamentary panel authorised Israel's Shin Bet security service on Tuesday to continue using mobile phone data to track people infected by the coronavirus until May 26 despite privacy concerns.

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How to apply for e-pass in Tamil Nadu

If you are in Tamil Nadu and want to get an e-pass, follow our step-by-step guide:

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How to apply for movement pass in Chennai

The entire relaxation list does not include inter-state travel and to do so, one needs a travel pass and here’s how to get it online in Chennai.

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15 things to know about Apple's new MacBook laptop launched at Rs 1,22,990

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DPIIT asks telecom dept, BSNL to hold Rs 9,000 cr worth tender following allegations of anomalies

The tender was floated by BSNL in March under the new management for setting up 4G network. This was the first tender issued by the telecom PSU after the government announced Rs 68,751 crore relief package for BSNL and MTNL in October 2019.

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IIT-KGP students come forward to help poor during lockdown

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WeWork co-founder Neumann sues SoftBank over failed tender offer

The tender offer was part of a $9.6 billion rescue financing package that SoftBank agreed with WeWork in October and gave it control of the company. Since then, WeWork's occupancy rates have plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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France deals blow to Amazon as warehouses remain shut

France has rejected a request from e-commerce giant Amazon to tap a state-funded scheme to subsidise furloughed employees at its six closed warehouses in the country.

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Flipkart Commerce has Sriram Venkataraman as new CFO

Flipkart has announced the appointment of Sriram Venkataraman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Flipkart Commerce (Flipkart and Myntra), effective immediately.

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TAIPA says industry needs clarity on resuming construction, installation of new telecom towers

Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) Director-General T R Dua said that during the lockdown period so far, telecom tower-related work was primarily focused on operation and maintenance activities and carrying out essential repairs and upgrades.

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Digital payments surge during lockdown to benefit telcos: Report

Digital payments in India are surging in the ongoing Covid-19-caused lockdowns which will accelerate mobile data/4G penetration and build an ecosystem of services.

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Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps

Privacy experts have warned that any cache of location data related to health issues could make businesses and individuals vulnerable to being ostracized if the data is exposed.

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Xiaomi to roll out new e-commerce service in India to boost sales during lockdown

The service will be rolled out across India and Xiaomi will continue it after the lockdown ends if it is successful.

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UK to test COVID-19 tracing app on the Isle of Wight this week

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday, however, that data privacy and security were paramount in the app's development.

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Apple borrows on the cheap to fund buybacks, dividends

The coupons on Apple's 10-year and 30-year bonds were also the lowest the company has paid in the past years, according to the Refinitiv data.

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Intel buys Moovit transit app for $900 million to help develop robotaxis

Moovit will remain independent while its technology and the data it collects from more than 800 million users in 102 countries will be integrated into Intel's Israel-based autonomous car unit Mobileye.

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10 companies that are selling the most number of smartphones in the world

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Aarogya Setu app registers 9 crore downloads: Amitabh Kant

"The Aaroygya Setu app has close to 90 million downloads till date & is being regularly updated, with feature like telemedicine being added," Kant told reporters in a media briefing.

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TAIPA says industry needs clarity on resuming construction, installation of new telecom towers

Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) Director-General T R Dua said that during the lockdown period so far, telecom tower-related work was primarily focused on operation and maintenance activities and carrying out essential repairs and upgrades.

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Vodacom launches commercial 5G mobile network in South Africa

Mobile operator Vodacom Group said on Monday it had switched on Africa's first live 5G mobile network in three cities in South Africa, with further rollouts planned in other parts of the country.

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