Sunday, July 31, 2022

Indonesia Temporarily Restores PayPal Access After Blocking Sparks Backlash

Indonesia has temporarily opened access to PayPal to allow users to access their money, after a block on online services triggered a backlash in the country. The government blocked PayPal, Yahoo, and...

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Brazil Requests WhatsApp to Delay Launch of Communities Feature Till 2023

WhatsApp has been requested by Brazilian prosecutors to delay the launch of its feature called Communities until January in the country. The request was made to avoid fake news amid elections in...

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Meta's Facebook May Face Suspension in Kenya After Failed Hate Speech Test

Meta has been given a time of seven days to tackle hate speech on the platform. Kenya's ethnic cohesion watchdog has warned that failing to control incitement can lead to suspension of operations....

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Taiwan Confident to Rule Semiconductors Market Amid US's New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new...

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Microsoft Accuses DSIRF of Creating Malicious Software Subzero

Microsoft has accused an Austrian firm DSIRF of creating malicious software 'Subzero'. The firm was accused of using Subzero as a spying tool in at least three countries. However, DSIRF says the...

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Friday, July 29, 2022

Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail...

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Saints Row to Spider-Man Remastered, The Best Games Releasing in August 2022

What are the biggest games releasing in August 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Saints Row, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, and F1 Manager 2022 are some of the...

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Instagram Pauses TikTok-Style Redesign After Complaints: Report

Instagram head Adam Mosseri told Platfomer's Casey Newton that the image and video sharing service was pausing its TikTok style redesign. The changes to the service included promoting short-form...

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'India has Appetite for Immersive Experience': Cadbury Parent Bets on Web3

Mondelez International, the parent of Cadbury chocolate recently launched an NFT-centric initiative in India. In association with blockchain platform, GuardianLink, Cadbury Gems launched its 'Junior...

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Apple Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone Demand Despite Glum Economy: Details

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company....

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DoT Receives Bids Worth 1.49 Lakh Crore in 5G Spectrum Auction: Details

The 5G spectrum auction in India is set to stretch to the fourth day today after 16 rounds of bidding which have fetched bids worth 1,49,623 crore. Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of...

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Disappears from Google, Apple App Stores

The sudden disappearance comes just under two years after PUBG was banned in India, leading to the creation of BGMI.

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NASA Plans to Launch 2 Small Helicopters to Collect 30 Martian Rock Samples

NASA is planning to launch two helicopters to collect 30 Martian rock samples and bring them back to Earth. The lander carrying helicopters is planned to launch in 2028 and land on Mars in mid-2030....

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Redmi 10A Sport Launched in India: All You Need to Know

Redmi 10A Sport was launched in India this week as a slightly upgraded version of the Redmi 10A at a price of Rs. 10,999. Both the Redmi 10A and Redmi 10A sport identical specifications except RAM and...

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

5G Spectrum Auction Enters Day 3, Received Bids Worth Rs 1.5 Trillion So Far

5G spectrum auction has entered its third day of bidding on Thursday. At the end of Day 2 on Wednesday, the auction collected bids worth Rs. 1,49,454 crore. Wednesday saw five rounds of the auction,...

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Facebook Daily Active Users Rise to 1.97 Billion Amid First-Ever Revenue Drop

Meta, previously known as Facebook, announced it saw a rise in daily active users to 1.97 billion, while monthly active users dropped to 2.93 billion in Q2 2022. The company on Wednesday reported its...

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Darlings, Morbius, Walking Dead Season 11, and More on Netflix in August

Naruto Shippuden, Darlings movie, The Walking Dead season 11, Morbius, Delhi Crime season 2, Locke & Key season 3, The Sandman, Godzilla vs. Kong, Never Have I Ever season 3, Indian Matchmaking season...

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Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale in India Today: See Launch Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a...

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Here's How You Can Get Beta Codes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta codes will drop next week for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. Players will be required to watch an hour of the CAll of Duty League Championship stream...

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Twitter Shareholders to Vote on Elon Musk's Offer in September

Twitter has announced it will hold a shareholder meeting on September 13 to vote on the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,450 crore) takeover offer from Elon Musk. The microblogging platform's board...

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Google Search Sales Grow 14 Percent in Q2 2022: All Details

Google parent Alphabet beat second quarter earnings targets on Tuesday, reporting revenue of $69.69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,56,700 crore), according to the company. The search giant has weathered...

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Microsoft Q2 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations, Strong Dollar Hits Sales

Microsoft's second quarter earnings fell shy of expectations, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes on the back of production holdups in China in May, and weakening demand for...

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Meta Hikes Quest 2 Prices Ahead of Successor Launch: Details

Meta said it was raising the prices of its current generation Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000). The new pricing will be effective starting August, and comes ahead...

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Biden Pushes Congress to Pass $52 Billion US Chip Subsidies Bill: Details

US President Joe Biden pressed Congress on Monday, asking it to pass a bill to provide US chipmakers with $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,800 crore) in subsidies to reduce foreign sourcing for...

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China Said to Order 100 Major Firms Into Closed Loop to Fight Covid-19

China's Shenzhen is said to have directed 100 major companies to set up "closed loop" systems" as the city attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Among the firms directed to set up a closed...

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Tesla Increases Spending Plan, Discloses Subpoena on Elon Musk's 2018 Tweet

Tesla will increase its capital spending plan by $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore), the electric vehicle manufacturer revealed in a regulatory filing on Monday. The firm is looking to ramp up...

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Vivo India Has Committed Heinous Economic Offence: ED Tells Delhi HC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the petition filed by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer the Delhi High Court on Monday and said the commercial engagements of the petitioner and its...

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WhatsApp Probe Must Go on as Privacy Policy Not Withdrawn, Delhi HC Told

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) told the Delhi High Court on Monday, while stating that its probe concerning the policy...

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Realme Pad X, Watch 3, More to Launch in India Today at 12pm: Details

Realme has scheduled a digital launch event to take place today at 12pm. During the event, the company will unveil the Realme Watch 3, Pad X, Flat Monitor, Buds Wireless 2S, Buds Air 3 Neo, Realme...

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The Biggest Trailers From San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Comic-Con unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements this year, at their first-in-a-long-time in-person event in San Diego, California. Both Marvel and DC Comics had huge showings including...

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Secret Wars, The Kang Dynasty Are Two New Avengers Movies Coming in 2025

At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel Studios announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty with a May 2, 2025 release date, which will be followed six months later by Avengers: Secret Wars that has a November...

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China Launches Second Space Station Module Wentian: Details

China launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, on Sunday. Wentian, the second module after Tianhe, weighs 23 tons and was launched on the back of the country's most...

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Watch New Trailers For DC's Black Adam And Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Warner Bros. dropped the official trailers of its much-awaited titles "Black Adam" and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" as it returned to San Diego Comic-Con for the 2022 edition.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin's Wife: Details

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal...

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Friday, July 22, 2022

How to Pre-Order PS5 Digital Edition During July 23 India Restock

PS5 India July 23 restock - for Rs. 39,990 PS5 Digital Edition - is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.

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Amazon's Top Policy Executive Jay Carney to Join Airbnb as Head of Policy

Jay Carney, the top policy and communications executive at Amazon and one-time White House spokesman, has been named the head of policy at Airbnb, marking another high-profile departure for Amazon as...

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Amazfit Band 7 With 18 Days Battery Life Launched: Details

Amazfit has unveiled its latest wearable Band 7, which comes in Beige and Black colour variants along with an offering of additional strap colours in Blue, Green, Orange and Pink.

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Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale Is Now Live: Here Is All You Need to Know

Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale is now live and there will be discounts on items such as laptops, smartwatches, digital cameras, speakers, TWS earbuds, and other electronics.

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Democrats Widen Scrutiny of US Tech Companies Over Abortion Data Privacy

Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion. Recently, six House Democrats have...

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Fastrack Reflex Play Smartwatch Announced in India, to Go on Sale on Amazon

Fastrack unveiled its latest smartwatch Reflex Play in India. The smartwatch is available in four different colour options and is certified with an IP68 rating for water resistance.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Google Advocates Free Flow of Data for Digital Economy, Global Internet

Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also...

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Google Pixel 6a First Impressions: A New Beginning?

Google Pixel 6a is the successor to the Pixel 4a in India. It is priced at Rs. 43,999 in India which puts it up against the Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro, OnePlus 10R, and the Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G. Can the Pixel 6a...

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CCI Informs Court About Delay in Probe Against WhatsApp, Facebook

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) told the Delhi High Court that it was not able "move an inch" in its investigation into WhatsApp's privacy policy of 2021 on account of a court order...

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Hero Electric Begins Work to Set Up Second Manufacturing Plant in India

Hero Electric on Thursday said it has commenced work on the second manufacturing plant in the country in Ludhiana, Punjab. The upcoming plant is adjacent to the company's existing facility and is...

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Samsung Galaxy M04 With Android 12, 3GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy M04 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The listing reveals that the maximum clock speed of the octa-core processor of the smartphone will be 2.3GHz.

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Tesla Sells 75 Percent of Bitcoin Holdings in Q2 2022: Details

Tesla has sold around 75 percent of its Bitcoin holdings in the second quarter, the company has revealed. The cryptocurrency rebounded after a short sell-off on Wednesday on the news. Tesla, which...

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Nothing Phone 1 Receiving Second Update With July 2022 Android Security Patch

Nothing is rolling its latest software update for the Nothing Phone 1. The smartphone runs on Android 12 and debuted a week ago. The latest update brings bug fixes and performance optimisations to the...

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NASA Announces Potential August Launch Date for Artemis 1 Moon Mission

On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, NASA announced on Wednesday that it's shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon mission, Artemis I. NASA will attempt the more...

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Tesla Shares 1 Percent Blame for Crash That Killed Two Teens, Rules Jury

Tesla was found just one percent negligent in a fiery crash that killed two teens, for disabling a speed limiter on the electric car, according to a Florida jury. The verdict placed 90 percent of the...

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Instagram Makes It Easy to Search Locations With Its New Map Feature

Instagram adds an update to its map function which looks like the Google-inspired map. The update though lets users explore by tapping tagged locations in the feed or Stories.

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Walmart's PhonePe Planning to Move Its Headquarters From Singapore to India

Walmart group digital payments firm PhonePe is planning to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India, according to a source privy to the development. When contacted, a PhonePe spokesperson...

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Redmi K50i 5G India Pricing Surface Online, Bank Offers Tipped

Redmi K50i 5G is all set to launch in India today. Ahead of the official India debut, price details of the smartphone has leaked online. The Redmi K50i 5G is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity...

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Everything You Need to Know About Netflix's The Gray Man

The Gray Man release date and time is July 22 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Dhanush part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man budget is $200 million (about Rs....

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Agree to Indonesia's Licensing Rules: Details

Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have agreed to Indonesia's licensing rules for tech companies, according to government records. The Meta-owned firms signed up for the rules a day ahead of the...

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Neuralink Founding Member Said to Have Departed Firm in Recent Weeks

A Neuralink executive who helped launch the firm six years ago is said to have left the company. Paul Merolla, who worked on Neuralink's chip design program was one of eight people who helped set up...

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Vivo T1x Set to Launch in India Today: All You Need to Know

Vivo is all set to launch its latest smartphone, Vivo T1x in India today. The smartphone could feature an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

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Redmi K50i 5G, Redmi Buds 3 Lite Set to Launch in India Today

The Redmi K50i 5G is set to launch in India today. The smartphone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Uber Settles US Lawsuit Over Disabled Riders, Vows to Waive Fees

Uber Technologies has been ordered to pay more than $2 million (roughly Rs. 16,00,22,000 crore) and waive wait time fees for disabled passengers to settle US allegations. Uber will waive wait time...

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Instagram Introduces Feature to Allow Users to Shop Directly in Chats

Instagram is getting a payment feature that will allow users to buy from small businesses through direct messages, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday. Now, users will be able to make...

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Apple Said to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year

Apple said to plan to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The decision stems from...

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OnePlus 10T 5G Tipped to Launch in India on August 3: Report

OnePlus 10T 5G is said to debut in India on August 3. However, the company has not made any official confirmation regarding the launch of the upcoming smartphone.

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Russia Fines Google $360 Million for Failing to Remove Content on Ukraine

Google has been fined RUB 21 billion (nearly Rs. 2,900 crore) by a Moscow court for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the nation's telecommunications...

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Oppo India Says Reviewing Rs. 4,389 Crore Notice, Will Take Needed Steps

Oppo India says it is reviewing Rs. 4,389 crore notice issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The company was served with the show-cause notice for import duty invasion after...

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

Hey Siri: Virtual Assistants Are Listening to Children and Using the Data

With no legal requirement to erase this data, the data accumulates over children's lifetimes, potentially lasting forever.

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India's Startup Story Intact, Tech Innovation Vibrant: HCL Tech CEO

Despite a reduction in valuations, things are looking bright, according to the IT services expert

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Thrilling New Images of Jupiter Captured by James Webb Space Telescope

These images were taken by engineers when the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments were being tested

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Nearly Half of Households Find Device Repair Costs Exorbitant: Survey

Many respondents opted to buy a new device instead of trying to get it serviced locally or by the manufacturer.

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Rajasthan Gets AI-Powered Tool for Fast Disposal of Cases at Lok Adalat

The fully digital Lok Adalat promises efficiency, convenience, and transparency, helping alleviate the load of thousands of pending cases which might never reach a court.

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World Emoji Day 2022: These Are the Most Commonly Used Emojis

These expressions of emotion allow people to add context to otherwise dry text messages and can help as shorthand reactions in many situations.

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Indian Car Buyers Lapping Up SUVs, High-Tech Features Like Never Before

A market shift means that consumers are willing to spend more to get the right features, and manufacturers are happy to adapt their strategies.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Elon Musk Opposes Twitter's Fast-Track Trial Request in Filed Motion

Elon Musk has filed a motion opposing Twitter's request to conduct a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion (INR equivalent) deal for the social media firm. Musk's lawyers called Twitter's...

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Is Netflix Down? Users Report Outage Issue Across Globe, Including India

Netflix was down for thousands of users on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. The streaming platform said it was facing issues streaming on all devices. There were around 4,000 reports on the...

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Could Lower Electric Vehicle Prices if Inflation Slows

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the electric automaker could lower prices for cars if inflation calms down. Musk, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter, was replying to...

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Airtel Announces Successful Trial of 5G Private Network at BOSCH Facility

Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the successful trial of 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics India facility in Bengaluru. Airtel's on-premise 5G captive private network was built over...

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NASA, Russian Space Agency to Share Integrated Crew Flights to ISS

The United States' NASA said on Friday it would resume flights to the International Space Station with Russia, despite its attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. NASA said that...

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Facebook, WhatsApp Parent Meta in India Found Exposed to Human Rights Risks

Meta Platforms, which include Facebook and WhatsApp, were found exposed to human right risks such as "restrictions of freedom of expression and information" and "hatred that incites hostility" due to...

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

South African Watchdog Says Google's Ad Practices Distort Market Competition

South Africa's Competition Commission, which has been probing online markets for over a year, has provisionally found that Google's paid search results distort competition, making it a "de facto...

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Elon Musk Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Tweets on USD 44 Billion Twitter Deal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Musk in a letter whether he should have amended his public filing to reflect his intention to suspend or abandon the deal, according to the June 2...

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Facebook Testing Ways to Allow Users to Have 5 Profiles With Single Account

Facebook parent Meta Platforms will soon start letting more users create multiple profiles with their Facebook accounts, the company's latest attempt to encourage posting and sharing on its social...

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Tesla Moves Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed in June Over Mass Layoffs

Tesla on Thursday asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the electric car maker violated federal law by laying off hundreds of workers without advance notice. The company said that the case...

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Delhi Traffic Signals to Have E-Signs Indicating Speed Limit, Timer Displays

Traffic signals in Delhi will soon have electronic signages indicating speed limits along with timer displays for smooth and effective traffic management as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on...

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Bharti Airtel Allots 1.2 Percent Equity Shares to Google for USD 700 million

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has allotted over 7.1 crore equity shares to internet major Google for Rs. 730 apiece. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1...

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Netflix to Host Second Global Fan Event TUDUM on September 24

Netflix on Thursday announced TUDUM, a special event for fans of its original programming where they will be treated with exclusive first looks, never-before-seen footage and trailers from the...

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Groundbreaking US Judge to Oversee Twitter's Lawsuit Against Elon Musk

Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk will be overseen by the first first female chief judge on Delaware's nationally known business court. The lawsuit that aims to hold Elon Musk to his agreement to...

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Infosys to Acquire Denmark-Based BASE Life Science for EUR 10 Million

Infosys on Wednesday said it will acquire Denmark-based BASE life science for EUR 110 million (nearly Rs. 900 crore) in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will deepen Infosys' expertise in life...

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Elon Musk-Twitter Legal Fight: What Happens if the Billionaire Doesn't Comply

Twitter has sued Elon Musk to force him to go through with the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,300 crore) acquisition of the social media company. If Musk continued to ignore a judgment, the court could...

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Staring at Yourself During Virtual Chats Can Worsen Your Mood, Study Reveals

A recent study found out that when people look at themselves while doing a virtual chat with their partner, their mood degrades more over the course of the conversation. Researchers discovered that...

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Watch the Trailer for Ms. Marvel Episode 6, Out Today

Ms. Marvel episode 6 trailer features Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) as she gears up to inform her family that she is "Light Girl". Khan soon realises that everyone already knows about it thanks to...

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Rivian to Brief Workers on Potential Layoffs, Tesla Shuts San Mateo Office

Rivian, the US-based electric truck manufacturer, will brief its employees about potential layoffs on Friday, according to an email sent by Chief Executive R.J. Scaringe to employees. The firm also...

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Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive...

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Apple iPad to Have Upgraded OLED Screens in 2024: Report

Apple's future iPad models are said to come equipped with OLED screens. According to a new report, Apple is producing final prototypes of OLED iPads with its display partners. The company could employ...

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iPhone 14 Max Facing Delay Due to Production, Supply Chain Issues: Report

iPhone 14 Max may reportedly get delayed due to behind-schedule production and supply chain issues. It was hit due to COVID-19 lockdown.

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Netflix Seeks to Rework Deals With Studios for Ad-Supported Tier: Report

Netflix has reportedly started talks with Hollywood studios Warner Bros., Universal and Sony Pictures Television, as the streaming service looks to tweak its programming deals to enable the launch of...

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Asus Zenfone 9 Confirmed to Launch on July 28: Details

Asus Zenfone 9 has been confirmed to launch on July 28 in New York at 9am, in Berlin at 3pm, and in Taipei at 9pm (6.30pm IST). An alleged promo video of the smartphone had earlier revealed some...

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Breach of $44 Billion Deal

Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,290 crore) deal to buy the social media platform and asked a Delaware court to order the world's richest person to...

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Apple's Self Driving Car Efforts Stalled Despite Years of Work: Report

Apple's work on a viable self-driving car has remained stalled as rivals race ahead, according to a report. Touted as the first new "big thing" from the company since its iconic co-founder Steve...

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Loss-Ridden BTC, ETH Usher Altcoins Into Reds, Stablecoins See Gains

The crypto price charts reflected more losses than gains on Tuesday, July 12. As BTC and ETH saw losses, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano among other popular altcoins also incurred dips. Only stablecoins,...

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Twitter Claims No Deal Obligations Were Breached in Letter to Elon Musk

Twitter has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm. The microblogging platform in a letter filed with regulators on Monday said it had not...

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Webb Telescope's First Image Unveiled by US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden released the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. Astronomers around the world poured in their reactions to the images, calling...

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Jio, BSNL to Set Up 1000 Network Towers in Andhra Pradesh's Tribal Areas 

Jio and BSNL will set up as many as 1000 mobile network towers in the Maoist-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. The district police and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) are going to...

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OnePlus 10T Said to Sport Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

OnePlus 10T launch could be around the corner. A new leak has suggested major specifications of the handset. It is said to feature up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The smartphone could...

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Twitter Reportedly Hires Top Law Firm to Sue Elon Musk for Suspended Deal 

Twitter is contemplating legal action against Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, over his decision to suspend $44 billion (roughly Rs. 420000 crore) takeover deal. The social media platform has hired...

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Adani Group to Participate in 5G Spectrum Auction to Set Up Private Network

Adani Group announced on Saturday that it would participate in the July 26 5G spectrum auction, in order to set up a private network to help digitise its businesses from airports to energy to data...

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Sunday, July 10, 2022

Elon Musk Said to Avoid Discussing Collapsed Twitter Deal at Sun Valley

Elon Musk said to have avoided the mention of collapsed Twitter deal at the recent Sun Valley Conference. The billionaire repeated his allegations of fake account issues at Twitter. Musk, chief of...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series to Exclusively Use Qualcomm Chipset: Ming-Chi Kuo

Samsung Galaxy S23 could reportedly use only Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor worldwide. This is in comparison to the Galaxy S22, only 70 percent for which the Snapdragon processor was used.

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

Russia to Improve Crypto Transaction Monitoring, Says Rosfinmonitoring

Russia's financial monitoring agency, Rosfinmonitoring, said on Friday it was using software to track cryptocurrency transactions and hopes to improve its capabilities, as Moscow ushers in regulation...

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Xiaomi 12 Lite With 108-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched globally. The smartphone comes with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will be available for pre-orders today. 

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NASA Reveals James Webb Telescope's First Cosmic Targets

NASA said Friday the first cosmic images from the James Webb Space Telescope will include unprecedented views of distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet. The US, European, and...

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Adani Group Said to Enter Telecom Spectrum Race, to Face Jio, Airtel

Gautam Adani's group is said to be planning a surprise entry into the race to acquire telecom spectrum, which will pitch it directly against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and telecom czar Sunil Bharti...

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Twitter Workers Brace for More 'Circus' After Elon Musk Torpedoes Deal

Twitter employees expressed disbelief and exhaustion on Friday after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said he was terminating a deal to buy the social media company in what could be the start of...

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Musk Pulls Out of $44 Billion Deal, Twitter Says Will Pursue Legal Action

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla and the world's richest person, said on Friday he was terminating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,49,060 crore) deal to buy Twitter because the social...

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Realme C35 6GB+128GB Storage Variant Launched in India at Rs. 15,999

The Realme C35 6GB+128GB model will go on sale via Flipkart and Realme's website at 12pm (noon) today and can be purchased at Rs. 13,999.

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Twitter Says It Removes 1 Million Bots Each Day Amid Elon Musk's Doubts

Twitter claims to remove 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives on Thursday. The statement comes amid Elon Musk's doubts regarding spam bots on the platform. Twitter said it...

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EU Regulators Probe AOM Group for Anti-Competitive Behaviour

Antitrust regulators in the EU are probing the video licensing policy of the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), according to the European Commission. The investigation will look into the policy of the...

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

TikTok Sued in US After Children Allegedly Died Doing Blackout Challenge

TikTok has been served with a lawsuit in California after children allegedly died while taking part in a Blackout Challenge. The challenge makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out. The suit...

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NASA Shares Deep-Space 'Teaser' Picture From James Webb Telescope

NASA has shared a teaser photo ahead of the release of its first deep-space images from the James Webb Telescope. The JWST is an instrument powerful enough to look back into the origins of the...

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Twitter Shares Plunge, Report Suggests Elon Musk's Deal Might Fall Through

Twitter shares plunge at least 4 percent after a report stated that Elon Musk's $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,48,700 crore) deal to buy the social media giant is in danger. It has been reported that...

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Vivo India Remitted 50 Percent Turnover to Avoid Tax in India, Claims ED

Vivo India has illegally transferred 50 percent of its turnout worth Rs. 62,476 crore to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, claims the Enforcement Directorate. The government agency...

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Google, Facebook Parent Meta Battle It Out to Create Ultimate AI Translator

Google, Meta and others tech firms are locked in a battle to get as many languages as possible working with their AI models. While Meta's recent announcement confirmed inclusion of 200 languages that...

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FTX Has 'A Few Billion' to Support Industry, Claims Head Bankman-Fried

FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried said he and his company still have a "few billion" on hand to shore up struggling firms that could further destabilise the digital asset industry. He has said he plans to...

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MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Available for Order From July 8: Details

Apple, in its recent announcement, has confirmed that MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip will be available for orders starting July 8. Meanwhile, the launch for MacBook Air (2022) is set for July 15. The...

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Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Add Extra Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of...

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Amazon Collaborates With Just Eat to Offer Free Grubhub Delivery in US

Amazon Prime customers in the United States will be able to receive a year of free restaurant delivery through Grubhub+ under a deal announced on Wednesday by Just Eat Takeaway.com. Under the deal,...

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Amazon to Host Prime Day on July 23-24 With 50 Percent Higher Membership Fee

Amazon India will host its annual sales programme Prime Day on July 23 and 24, which new users will be able to access after paying about 50 percent higher membership fee compared to last year's event....

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Apple AirPods Max Smart Case Said to Feature a Magnetic Clasp in New Patent

The rumoured Apple AirPods Max Smart Case could feature a smart case with a magnetic clasp, which may have to attract magnets to help close the opening in the housing. 

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EU Agrees Rulebook for 'Wild West' Crypto Markets: What Are the New Rules?

The European Union last week reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate the "Wild West" crypto market. Now, the crypto firms that want to issue and sell...

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WhatsApp New Scam is Offering Users a Free Visa for the United Kingdom: Details

A new scam has been reported on WhatsApp, in which users are reportedly receiving messages regarding job employment offers in the United Kingdom.

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Delhi Mandates All Electric Fleet for Food Delivery Firms by April 2030

The Delhi government's draft aggregator policy has mandated cab companies, food delivery firms and e-commerce entities to transition to an all-electric fleet by April 1, 2030. It has also proposed a...

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Tesla Should Rethink Production Plan After Recent Fall: Wall Street Analysts

Elon Musk's Tesla will need to rethink its production plans to protect its profits, opines Wall Street analysts. Tesla reported a fall in quarterly deliveries for the first time in two years....

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Former TikTok Gaming Head to Launch Blockchain Games Startup

Former TikTok's gaming head, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup Meta0 as one of two co-founders. Fung said he left TikTok after seeing an opportunity to offer a solution to the...

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 With E4 OLED Display Launched: Details

Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 has been launched. It includes two sizes. Both the models use 3D LUT colour correction created by Xiaomi. 

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IIT-G Researchers Develop Alternative to ACs With Radiative Cooling System

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have designed an affordable 'radiative cooler' coating material. The new system will act as an alternative to air-conditioners. For daytime...

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Oppo Tipped to Launch Two Foldable Smartphones Later This Year

Oppo is reportedly working on two foldable smartphones one of which is clamshell phone. These smartphones are tipped to launch later this year. One of them may have the codename Dragonfly.

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Infosys Taking 'Proactive Measures' to Resolve E-Filing Issues: IT Dept

The Income Tax Department announced on Saturday that taxpayers were facing issues with accessing the ITD e-filing portal, and that IT firm Infosys was taking "proactive measures" to deal with the...

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Anushka Sharma Wraps First Leg of Filming on Netflix Movie Chakda 'Xpress

Anushka Sharma announced Saturday that she has completed the first schedule of filming on her upcoming movie "Chakda 'Xpress", a biopic on former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. Chakda...

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Moto G42 Set to Launch in India Today, Price Tipped

Moto G42 India launch is taking place today. Meanwhile, the price of the Motorola phone has been tipped online.

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Tesla Sales Fall as Firm Tackles Supply Chain Issues, Pandemic Restrictions

Tesla announced on Saturday that its sales from April through June were at its lowest quarterly level since the last quarter of 2021, as the electric car manufacturer grapples with with supply chain...

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

Donald Trump's Social Media Firm Said to Receive Subpoenas From SEC

Donald Trump's social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has received subpoenas from a federal jury as well as SEC, according to a public disclosure filed by Digital World Acquisition....

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Hyderabad Plans to Set Up 330 EV Charging Centres

Hyderabad is planning to inaugurate 330 new EV charging centres in the state as part of the policies of the Centre and the State government to cut down carbon emission and encourage the use of...

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iPhone 14 Demand Can Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors,...

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OnePlus 10RT Spotted on BIS Site, India Launch Expected Soon: Report

OnePlus 10RT is said to launch in India soon as the smartphone has reportedly been spotted on the BIS India database. Some specifications of the smarpthone have been tipped as well.

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Tether Announces to Reduce Commercial Paper Holdings Amid Crypto Gloom

Tether, the world's largest stablecoin, has announced on Friday to cut its commercial paper holdings by around 58 percent as part of an earlier commitment to reduce its exposure to riskier assets. The...

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