LG K42 with US military-grade durability launched at Rs 10,990
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Amid speculations that South Korean tech giant LG may pull out of the mobile phone business, the company on Friday unveiled the LG K42 smartphone in India. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Flipkart starting January 26 priced at Rs 10,990 with a 2-year extended warranty and a free […]
Read MoreSony WH-1000XM4: For those who don’t compromise with quality
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) As the competition for headphones get fierce, with Apple now joining the fray with its over-the-ear hearable, Sony has launched updated headphones in India named Sony WH-1000XM4 which are successor to WH-1000XM3. The latest headphones offer exceptionally good noise cancelling to compete against Bose and Sennheiser, while […]
Read MoreSignal ‘copies’ several WhatsApp features amid new user surge
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Encrypted messaging app Signal that has seen a surge in new sign-ups has introduced several features in its upcoming update that already exist in WhatsApp in an apparent bid to woo more users from the Facebook-owned messaging platform. To begin with, Signal has added a feature to change chat wallpaper. […]
Read MoreIncoming Intel CEO commits to manufacturing internally
San Francisco, Jan 22 (IANS) Incoming Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger who is taking over from Bob Swan, has said that the majority of the company’s 2023 products should be manufactured internally. Intel last week announced the appointment of Gelsinger as its new CEO, effective February 15. “I am confident that the majority of our 2023 […]
Read MoreAlibaba’s Tmall Global helps global SMEs open online stores
Beijing, Jan 22 (IANS) Alibaba Group’s online marketplace Tmall Global has announced a string of service solutions to facilitate overseas small and medium-sized companies to open stores on its platform. The company will provide tailored registration, consultation, logistics, operation and language services to global brands, allowing them to open online stores in as quick as […]
Read MoreBuyUcoin hack: Key data of 3.25 lakh Indian users leaked (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In yet another data breach involving an Indian firm, sensitive data of nearly 3.25 lakh users of Delhi-NCR based global cryptocurrency exchange and wallet, BuyUcoin, has allegedly been exposed on the Dark Web. The data leaked include names, e-mails, mobile numbers, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details, […]
Read MoreMicrosoft brings Surface Laptop Go to India
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Microsoft on Thursday announced the Surface Laptop Go will be available in India from January 22 via commercial authorised resellers, authorised retail and online partners at a starting price of Rs 63,499. According to the company, the Surface Laptop Go extends the Surface line-up by delivering standout design along with […]
Read MoreTwitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in US over Uyghur tweet
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Twitter has locked the official account of China’s Embassy in the US over a controversial post that referred to Muslim Uyghur women as “baby-making machines” prior to government intervention. The tweet was originally shared on January 7. The micro-blogging platform removed the tweet, with a notification that it is no […]
Read MoreOver 10 lakh units of Poco C3 sold in India
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Chinese smartphone brand Poco on Thursday announced that it has sold over 10 lakh units of Poco C3 in the Indian market. With a regular selling price of Rs 8,499 (4/64GB) and Rs 7,499 (3/32GB), Poco C3 is available at a special discounted price of Rs 7,999 and Rs 6,999 […]
Read MoreAI-based technique may detect prostate cancer from urine
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) A novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technique may help in diagnosing prostate cancer from urine within only twenty minutes with almost 100 per cent accuracy, a new study suggests. The research team, including Kwan Hyi Lee from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), developed this technique by introducing a smart […]
Read MoreIndia 5G smartphone shipments to hit 38 mn units in 2021
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A decline in the price of 5G-ready smartphones will take the shipments of 5G handsets in India to 38 million units in 20201 — a nine-times annual growth and making up 21 per cent of the overall market, a new report said on Thursday. At the end of Q3 2020, […]
Read MoreVolkswagen CEO takes a dig at Tesla CEO Musk on Twitter
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Volkswagen AGs chief executive officer Herbert Diess made his debut on Twitter with light trolling of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In his first tweet, he said that VW was coming after Tesla’s market share and already winning the battle for buyers in Europe. “Hello @Twitter! I’m here to make an […]
Read Morerealme X7, X7 Pro in India in early Feb with latest MediaTek chips
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Smartphone brand realme is set to launch two new smartphones — realme X7 and realme X7 Pro — in India in the first week of February. Industry sources told IANS on Wednesday that realme X7 and X7 Pro will be powered by MediaTek octacore Dimensity 800U processors and support 5G […]
Read MoreGoogle Lens passes 500mn installs on the Play Store
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Google Lens, one of the several free useful tools provided by the company, has crossed more than 500 million downloads on the Play Store. Google Lens is an image recognition tool that was first showcased at Google I/O 2017. The search giant integrated this service into Google Assistant on Pixel […]
Read MoreWhen Tim Cook ‘gifted’ Donald Trump a $6K Mac Pro
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook apparently gifted a new $5,999 Mac Pro to former president Donald Trump produced at the Texas factory in the US. According to Trump’s final financial disclosure report, posted on Twitter by New York Times’ journalist David Enrich, Tim Apple (as Trump once called him), gave him […]
Read MoreBig Tech hails President Biden’s immigration reforms
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Tech giants like Apple and Google rallied behind the new US President Joe Biden as he signed two executive orders that extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme for another four years and overturn the Trump administration’s travel bans on largely Muslim-majority countries. The Biden administration also aims a […]
Read MoreTwitter restarts Biden’s @POTUS account with zero followers
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Twitter has removed all followers from @POTUS and @WhiteHouse account rather than transferring the accounts existing followers over to the new administration as part of the change in policy. Trump administration Twitter accounts are now publicly archived and include: @POTUS45, @WhiteHouse45, @VP45, @PressSec45, @FLOTUS45 and @SecondLady45. Accounts for the White […]
Read MoreHyundai invests in startup for automated vehicle inspection system
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has invested in Israeli startup UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle inspection systems, to use its platform in global production lines. The Tel Aviv-based UVeye said it has raised more than $40 million from Hyundai Motor and other strategic investors since its launch four years ago, […]
Read MoreLG says its bleeding mobile biz open to ‘every possibility’
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) LG Electronics has said its mobile business is open to “every possibility” amid rumours that the South Korean tech giant may sell its money-losing unit. LG said the company has come to a point where it needs to make the best decision for its mobile communications (MC) business unit. “In the […]
Read MoreEven tiny gender bias in hiring may impact employers
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) If you are an employer then you need to be unbiased while making hiring decisions or else it can cost you and your company a lot, a new study suggests. The findings indicate that even a small amount of gender bias can contribute to concerning rates of discrimination and productivity […]
Read MoreAlibaba stock up 8% after Jack Ma reappears in public (Ld)
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Ending speculation about his whereabouts, Alibaba Co-founder Jack Ma reappeared in public view after at least three months amid increased scrutiny of his companies by Chinese regulators. The news took the shares of the company up more than 8 per cent in Hong Kong. The news of his reappearance came after […]
Read MoreIndia-WhatsApp letter game on amid data security concerns
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Another data privacy concern, another “strongly-worded” letter to Facebook-owned WhatsApp. At a time when countries are taking social media firms to task with heavy fines asking them for real-time actions, India is busy playing the letter game sans a strong personal data privacy law. There are no changes […]
Read MoreSpace startup Pixxel launches new facility in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Homegrown space startup Pixxel on Wednesday launched its new facility in Bengaluru. The announcement comes ahead of the company’s first satellite launch, scheduled for February 2021 on an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket. The space will be utilised to develop satellites as part of their […]
Read MoreApple Fitness+ now offers nearly 300 workouts
Cupertino (California), Jan 20 (IANS) Apple has added another two dozen workouts to Apple Fitness+, its on-demand workout subscription service. The iPhone maker has introduced 26 new Fitness+ workouts covering all video categories, which include cycling, strength, yoga, HIIT, core, dance, treadmill, mindful cooldown and rowing. This takes the total number of workouts in the […]
Read MoreAppearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Ever thought why some students do not turn on their video cameras during online classes on Zoom? Because they may be more concerned about their privacy or how they look, researchers said in a new study. The findings indicate that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy […]
Read MoreRealme to launch 5G smartphone with Dimensity 1200 SoC
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Realme on Wednesday announced that it will be one of the first brands to introduce a smartphone with MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip, to build a dual flagship portfolio in 2021. Relying on the comprehensive improvement of Dimensity 1200 in 5G, AI, photography, video, and games, the […]
Read MoreLawsuits in personal data space set to increase: Huawei
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Huawei on Wednesday said that businesses will witness an increase in class-action lawsuits in the personal data space in 2021-2022, urging corporates to focus on data minimisation and business continuity management to mitigate data security challenges. Speaking at a webinar, Joerg Thomas, Director, Data Protection Office, Huawei said: “We may witness […]
Read MoreNew Google Chrome update comes without Adobe Flash
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Google has released Chrome 88 as the latest stable version of their cross-platform web browser without any support for Adobe Flash Player. Flash reached its official end of life on December 31, when Adobe officially stopped supporting the software. On January 12, Adobe also began blocking content from playing inside […]
Read MoreFacebook has no plan to reinstate Trump’s account across apps
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) Facebook has no plan to reinstate the outgoing US President Donald Trumps account on any of its platforms as of now, Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, has said. Facebook on January 7 imposed a ban on Trump from its platforms “indefinitely” following a pro-Trump attack on the US Capitol, saying […]
Read MoreAnti-Facebook platform MeWe soars, adds 2.5mn users in 1 week
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As people scout for new social media platforms in the wake of the latest WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing controversy, US-based social network MeWe has become the top downloaded social app in Google Play Store, adding more than 2.5 million new members in the last one week. The ‘Anti-Facebook’ and privacy-first MeWe […]
Read MoreChina launches new mobile telecommunication satellite
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) China successfully launched a new mobile telecommunication satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Wednesday. The Tiantong 1-03 satellite was launched at 00:25 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully, the Xinhua news agency reported. Tiantong-1 is […]
Read MoreQuirky puzzle game ‘Pikuniku’ coming to Google Stadia
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) Google has announced that a quirky platforming puzzle game ‘Pikuniku’ is coming to its Stadia Cloud gaming service next month. ‘Pikuniku’ will arrive for Google Stadia on February 1 with a launch discount down to $10.39. When ‘Pikuniku’ first launched back in 2019, it managed to attract the attention of […]
Read MoreFacebook AI now better describe photos for visually impaired
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Facebook has announced new improvements in its artificial intelligence (AI) technology to generate descriptions of photos posted on its platforms including Instagram for the visually-impaired users. Way back in 2016, Facebook introduced a new technology called automatic alternative text (AAT) that utilises object recognition to generate descriptions of photos on […]
Read MoreGreet new US Prez Biden via Snapchat lens from home
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) The Joe Biden team has launched a Snapchat lens that will virtually take users to the Capitol Hill as the new US president is sworn-in on Wednesday. The Snapchat lens will also play a message from Biden addressing Snapchatters: “Hey Snapchat!! It’s me, Joe. Welcome to inauguration!” “Once the inaugural […]
Read MoreNaver to acquire storytelling incubator Wattpad for $594 mn
Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver said on Wednesday that it will acquire Canadian entertainment platform operator Wattpad in a stock transaction valued at $593.6 million. Naver is a popular search engine in South Korea, and competes with the likes of Google and Facebook. The Toronto-based storytelling platform provides stories through its […]
Read MoreSamsung launches new consumer SSD with upgraded performance
Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched a new consumer solid state drive (SSD) product, boasting upgraded performance and reliability. Samsung said its 870 EVO SSD series comes in five models — 250 gigabyte (GB), 500GB, 1 terabyte (TB), 2TB, and 4TB — and will go on sale in around 40 countries starting […]
Read MoreCricket lovers Nadella, Pichai celebrate India’s fairytale victory
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Though they lead Big Tech firms in the Silicon Valley in the US, cricket still runs in their veins and on Tuesday, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulated the Indian team, following their remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. […]
Read MoreAmazon ties up with Startup India to boost e-commerce exports
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) E-commerce major Amazon has partnered with Startup India to launch an accelerator programme to help early-stage startups in the consumer products space to launch in international markets and create global brands from India through Amazon’s Global Selling programme. Amazon has launched Amazon Global Selling Propel (AGSP) to provide dedicated support to […]
Read MoreMicrosoft joins GM to build self-driving cars, invests in $2bn fund
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Before Apple begins its electric car journey, Microsoft on Tuesday teamed up with Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors (GM), to accelerate the commercialisation of self-driving vehicles. Microsoft will join GM, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in Cruise, bringing […]
Read MoreIndian photographer featured in Apple’s best iPhone 12 shots
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Apple on Tuesday featured some stunning shots taken on iPhone 12 — portraits, cityscapes, the night sky and more — and an image shot by leading photographer Rohit Vohra on iPhone 12 Pro Max has been featured in the list. Computational photography is redefined on iPhone 12 with Night Mode, […]
Read MoreCitrix to acquire work management platform Wrike for $2.25 bn
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Citrix Systems on Tuesday said it will acquire software-as-a-service (SaaS) collaborative work management platform Wrike for $2.25 billion in cash. Citrix provides a digital work platform from which companies can deliver unified, secure and reliable access to the systems, information and tools people need to get work done wherever they […]
Read MoreCognizant to acquire US-based software firm Magenic
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Information technology company Cognizant on Tuesday announced to acquire Magenic Technologies, a custom software development services company, for an undisclosed sum. This is Cognizant’s third acquisition in January this year, as the company continues to expand in key strategic focus areas. The new acquisition will expand Cognizant’s software product engineering […]
Read MoreHalt global 5G networks roll out until safety is confirmed: Expert
London, Jan 19 (IANS) The rollout of 5G networks should be halted until the safety of the technology has been tested and proven, an expert has urged. According to Professor John William Frank from the University of Edinburgh, the transmitter density required for 5G means that more people will be exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic […]
Read MoreTesla arriving soon: What fans can expect in India
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Your dream of owning a Tesla electric car will soon be a reality as the company is set to begin its India journey with its highest-selling Model 3, before the premium Model S and Model X, which would be available later in the year and in early 2022. Arriving in […]
Read MoreChina’s mobile phone shipments down 20.8% in 2020
Beijing, Jan 19 (IANA) China’s mobile phone shipments stood at 308 million units in 2020, down 20.8 per cent year on year, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed. In December alone, shipments went down 12.6 per cent over the same period last year to 26.6 million. Domestic brands continued […]
Read MoreApple Car may use ‘C1’ chip based on the A12 Bionic processor
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) The long-rumoured Apple Car is expected to use a “C1” chip based on the A12 Bionic processor with in-cabin AI capabilities such as eye-tracking. According to US-based magazine ‘EETimes’, Apple will require a chip foundry with capacity for automotive processes, which Samsung or TSMC could supply to Apple. TSMC is […]
Read MoreMicrosoft allows users more control over their voice clips
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Microsoft has given customers more control over whether their voice data is used to improve products and now, people using Cortana will be able to decide whether or not the audio recordings can be used by the tech giant to improve its speech recognition algorithms. Microsoft said that the new […]
Read MoreMi Notebook 14 (IC) laptop launched in India at Rs 43,999
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Xiaomi on Tuesday released a new version of its famous laptop lineup, called the Mi Notebook 14 (IC) in the Indian market. The laptop will be available in silver colour at a starting price of Rs 43,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in, Flipkart and retail partners. “Mi Notebook series has […]
Read MoreZebronics launches powerful speaker Zeb-Music Bomb X with IPX7 rating
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Zebronics on Tuesday launched a portable speaker ‘Zeb-Music Bomb X’ geared for outdoor enthusiasts, trekking, and camping. The wireless portable speaker is available in three colour variants Black, Red, Blue for Rs 2,299 during the Amazon Sale. The speaker is available at leading retail stores across India. “As a brand, […]
Read MoreVivo Y20G with Helio G80 Soc, 5000mAh battery launched
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Vivo on Tuesday expanded its Y-series line-up with the launch of the Vivo Y20G smartphone Priced at Rs 14,990 for a 6GB+128GB storage variant in India. The device will be available in two attractive colours, obsidian black and purist blue, on the Vivo India E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tatacliq, and […]
Read MoreISRO to board merchandise market with its assets
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has boarded the merchandise market with its logos and other assets. According to ISRO, it has been approached for themes by several agencies interested in creating customised articles and handicrafts. “Customized ISRO-theme based articles, models can play a game-changing role in creating awareness […]
Read MoreRealme C12 smartphone’s 4GB RAM variant now in India
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Realme on Tuesday launched a new variant of its entry-level smartphone Realme C12 with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM for Rs 9,999 in India. The new variant costs more than its entry-level sibling (3GB+32GB) by Rs 1,000. The other Realme C12 specifications remain the same as that of the original […]
Read MorePrivate LTE-5G infrastructure market to reach $5.7 bn in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The private LTE/5G infrastructure market will grow from $945 million to reach $5.7 billion in 2024 as demand from mission-critical organisations are driving early investment, according to a new IDC report. Private LTE/5G infrastructure is any LTE and/or 5G network deployed for a specific enterprise/industrial customer that provides dedicated access. […]
Read MoreLenovo Legion 5 (AMD): Makes immersive PC gaming affordable
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) PC gaming in India is on the rise and the wannabes are looking for laptops that fulfill the heavy-duty gaming needs beyond the mobile experience. Keeping the growing audience for PC gaming, Lenovo has now brought the Legion 5 powered by the premium AMD Ryzen 5 4600H mobile processor, which […]
Read MoreWhy you need to switch from Facebook Messenger now
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) As the debate rages over new WhatsApp data sharing policy, another Facebook family product called Messenger does not offer any end-to-end protection and is more prone to data breach, a security expert has claimed, adding that Messenger users should opt for safer apps first. According to cybersecurity specialist Zak Doffman, […]
Read MoreHackers manipulated stolen Covid vax data to ‘undermine trust’
London, Jan 19 (IANS) In a startling revelation, European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said that hackers have manipulated stolen Covid-19 vaccine data in an attempt to “undermine trust” in the vaccines. The ongoing investigation of the cyberattack on EMA found that some of the unlawfully accessed documents related to Covid-19 medicines and vaccines have been […]
Read MoreEU set to rule on 2018 WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing case
London, Jan 19 (IANS) A 2018 case in the European Union (EU) focused on the transparency of data-sharing between Facebook and WhatsApp is headed for a final decision, at a time when WhatsApp is facing scrutiny over its new data policy. According to media reports, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has sent a draft decision […]
Read MoreTelegram blocks hundreds of public calls for violence in US
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Amid the tense political situation in the US, encrypted messaging app Telegram has blocked and shut down hundreds of public calls for violence that couldve otherwise reached tens of thousands of users in the country. Telegram founder Pavel Durov said that the company welcomes peaceful debate and protest, but “our […]
Read MoreWhatsApp rival Hike shuts down messaging service
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Homegrown instant messaging app Hike Messenger, later known as Hike Sticker Chat, has been officially shut down. The company’s chief executive officer Kavin Bharti Mittal announced the shutdown of its operations recently. “Today we are announcing that we will be sunsetting StickerChat in Jan’21. We thank you all for giving […]
Read MoreUber, Lenskart to offer reading glasses worth Rs 1 crore to drivers
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Uber and Lenskart on Monday announced a partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to spread awareness as well as promote road safety during the government-organised, first-ever ‘Road Safety Month.’ Uber and Lenskart are sharing the costs for offering free eye-tests, and subsidised vision correction and reading […]
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 patch 1.06 finally available on Google Stadia
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.06 update is now available to Stadia players, fixing some of the biggest Stadia-specific bugs, including the weapon sticking issue. Some delay in the Stadia release of Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.06 can of course be explained by the holidays, combined with the Stadia port being managed by […]
Read More2021 MacBook Pro to feature more ports: Report
San Francisco, Jan 18 (IANS) Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that upcoming MacBook Pro models would come with more ports built into the notebooks for expanded connectivity. Apple removed the majority of ports from the notebook in 2016 forcing users who still rely on I/O options like USB-A and HDMI to purchase adapters or […]
Read MoreSkullcandy launches new earbuds in India for Rs 2,999
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Expanding its immersive audio equipment category in the country, US-based audio equipment major Skullcandy on Monday launched its latest True Wireless earbud Jib True costing Rs 2,999. Jib True aims to offer a total of 22 hours of battery life with six hours in the bud and an additional 16 […]
Read MoreGoogle providing $53 bn in benefits to businesses in Australia
Sydney, Jan 18 (IANS) Fighting the Australian government over its news media bargaining code, Google has announced it providing businesses and users with a combined $53 billion in benefits every year in the country. The Google’s ‘2020 Economic Impact Report’ said that 1.3 million businesses receive $39 billion in benefits through increased revenues, millions of […]
Read MoreDeliveries begin for Tesla’s China-made Model Y
Beijing, Jan 18 (IANS) US-based electric carmaker Tesla on Monday began Shanghai deliveries of its built-in-China Model Y. On January 7, 2020, Tesla launched the project to manufacture Model Y vehicles in its Shanghai Gigafactory, its first overseas plant outside the United States. The China-made model went on sale on Jan. 1. Starting at 339,900 […]
Read MorePost Covid weddings: Madurai family sets example with QR code on invite
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) No more searching for an envelope to keep the cash and presenting it to the bride or the bridegroom at a wedding. Now one can just transfer money to their bank accounts using Google Pay or PhonePe. In Madurai a family hit upon a simple idea of printing the QR code […]
Read MoreOPPO India plans to launch 6 5G devices this year
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) OPPO India on Monday said that it is aiming to launch more than six 5G-enabled devices in India this year, as 5G-ready and Internet of Things (IoT) product categories become important for smartphone players in the country. OPPO has set up its first 5G innovation lab in India for the […]
Read MoreRedmi K40 series to feature 2 Snapdragon 888 models: Report
Beijing, Jan 18 (IANS) Redmi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas took to the Chinese social networking site Weibo to hint that the company could be launching two Snapdragon 888 powered K40 series phones. The first K40 phone with an SD888 chip on board could very well be the Redmi K40 Pro smartphone. The second SD888 […]
Read MoreRealme, Samsung top consumer choices in Rs 20K-Rs 30K segment
Gurugram, Jan 18 (IANS) Brands like Realme and Samsung have topped the consumers preferences in the most competitive Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 price segment in India, a new report said on Monday. The top three drivers for consumer satisfaction in the above mentioned price segment include smartphone camera (86 per cent), performance (81 per cent) and […]
Read MoreApple planning a podcast subscription service: Report
San Francisco, Jan 18 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new subscription service that would be focused on podcasts. The tech giant is currently in talks with production companies about the service which would charge people to listen to podcasts, reports The Information. By charging for individual podcasts, Apple could give creators a […]
Read MoreParliamentary panel summons FB, Twitter officials on Jan 21
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Parliamentary Committee on Information Technology has issued summons to officials of Facebook and Twitter for January 21, to question them over misuse of the social media/online news platforms. The schedule of meeting on the Lok Sabha website read: “Evidence of representatives of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and […]
Read MoreAI likely to replace humans in cybersecurity space by 2030
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes all-pervasive, a new report has forecast that technology would replace humans by 2031 in the field of cybersecurity, as hackers use more sophisticated tools. Cloud security firm ‘Trend Micro’ in a new report said more than two-fifth (41 per cent) of IT leaders believe that […]
Read MoreConsumers spend $57 bn on video games in US in 2020
San Francisco, Jan 16 (IANS) As people spent most time at home owing to the pandemic, spending on video games set a new record of $56.9 billion in 2020 in the US, according to a new report. This is a 27 per cent increase compared to 2019. The consumer spending on hardware reached its highest […]
Read MoreMobile numbers of WhatsApp on Web users found on Google Search
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) As WhatsApp faces intense scrutiny over its upcoming data and privacy policy in India and elsewhere, another user data violation has been reported, this time on the WhatsApp on Desktop (Web) application, allegedly exposing personal mobile numbers via indexing on Google Search. Although WhatsApp is primarily a mobile app, currently […]
Read MoreMoj surpasses 100mn downloads on Google Play Store
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Domestic short video platform Moj on Friday announced that it has surpassed the 100 million download landmark on Google Play Store. The platform took about six months to achieve this feat, becoming the fastest short video platform to reach this milestone. “Besides a slew of advanced features, the Moj app […]
Read MoreIIT students develop digital health system for remote areas
Guwahati, Jan 15 (IANS) Two research scholars of IIT Guwahati have submitted an idea of a benchtop digital setup integrated with an algorithm to record initial screening parameters like body temperature, pulse rate, eye and tongue analysis of a patient remotely. Both Mitali Basak (a third-year PhD student) and Shirsendu Mitra (former PhD student) have […]
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with S Pen for 1st time
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Samsung on Thursday launched its flagship Galaxy S21 Ultra device with the popular S Pen — a first for the Galaxy S series. To date, the Stylus (S) Pen only came with Samsung Galaxy Note series smartphones that took productivity and creativity up a notch. Samsung said it has brought […]
Read MoreSamsung launches new Galaxy Buds Pro, SmartTag
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Samsung on Thursday launched a pair of new true wireless earbuds called the Galaxy Buds Pro priced at $199, along with a SmartTag that will help you find lost items, including pets. The new Galaxy Buds Pro comes with an Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation and feature system in the package […]
Read MoreApple patents iPhone cases that can charge AirPods
San Francisco, Jan 14 (IANS) The US Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted Apple a patent for possible next-gen iPhone cases with built-in AirPods receptacle and charger. The patent, spotted by AppleInsider, titled ‘Cases and folios for carrying and charging accessories’, reports AppleInsider. According to the patent, cases can have “a cavity” that lets […]
Read MoreHTC Desire 21 Pro 5G with 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 690 SoC launched
Taipei, Jan 14 (IANS) HTC has silently announced its mid-range 5G-capable smartphone, the Desire 21 Pro 5G. The phone is currently available for pre-order only in Taiwan with no word on global release. As for the pricing in its home country, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G will retail for 11,990 TWD, reports GSMArena. The […]
Read MoreWhatsApp’s upcoming data policy challenged in Delhi HC
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) An application was moved in the Delhi High Court on Thursday against instant messaging application WhatsApp’s upcoming data and privacy policy, on the grounds that it violates the right to privacy of citizens of India. The petition, moved by advocate Chaitanya Rohilla, states that the policy gives a 360-degree profile […]
Read MoreGive TDS relief to small sellers on e-commerce platforms: IAMAI
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Thursday said that its has appealed to the government to reduce TDS on e-commerce platforms to 0.25 per cent from 1 per cent to give a much-needed relief to small sellers in the Union Budget 2020-21. The uniform TDS on e-commerce […]
Read MoreOPPO Find X3 with Snapdragon 888 SoC to launch in March
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has confirmed that the launch of its next-generation flagships “OPPO Find X3” will happen in March this year. The company took to Weibo to reveal the March launch timeline after several leaks of the phones, GizmoChina reported. A message was posted on their official channel, which […]
Read MoreTwitter in splits as Musk confirms Tesla’s entry in India
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) As Elon Musk confirmed the news of electric car giant Tesla’s entry in India, Twitter on Thursday erupted in jokes and memes, mostly focused on the condition of Indian roads. Breaking his silence after the news broke that Tesla has finally entered India by registering it as a company in […]
Read MoreGoogle purges hundreds of fake personal loan apps in India
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Alarmed at the growing harmful financial services products on its Play Store in India, Google on Thursday said it has reviewed hundreds of personal loan apps in India and pulled down several of them found to be violating its app policies. The company said it has asked the developers of […]
Read MoreUS tells Tesla to recall 158,000 cars for failing displays
San Francisco, Jan 14 (IANS) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US has asked Tesla to recall nearly 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over failing display consoles. The agency is investigating a potential safety-related defect concerning incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera and […]
Read MoreTwitter CEO defends permanent ban on Trump
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Thursday defended the ban on outgoing US President Donald Trump, saying that it was the right move as offline harm as a result of online speech is demonstrably real. Twitter last week permanently banned Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence”. […]
Read MoreChip maker SK hynix raises $2.5 bn via sale of foreign debts
Seoul, Jan 14 (IANS) SK hynix, South Korea’s second-largest chipmaker, on Thursday said it has raised $2.5 billion by selling debts overseas, which includes its first-ever green note, as it eyes to use funds to bolster its presence in the memory sector. SK hynix said it sold a 10-year green bond worth $1 billion to […]
Read More‘EU data protection watchdogs can file complaints against FB’
Brussels, Jan 14 (IANS) Data protection watchdogs in any European Union (EU) member state can file complaints against Facebook despite the fact the company bases its European presence in Ireland, advocate general Michal Bobek advised the European Court of Justice. The adviser to the EU’s top court said in a statement on Wednesday that although […]
Read MoreMusk breaks silence, says coming to India ‘as promised’
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Breaking his silence after the news broke that Tesla has finally entered India by registering it as a company in Bengaluru, its CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he is on the way to fulfil his promise to let electric cars run on the roads of the country. According […]
Read MoreVMware CEO Gelsinger takes over as Intel CEO to revive chip biz (Ld)
San Francisco, Jan 13 (IANS) Intel on Wednesday confirmed that technology industry leader and CEO of enterprise software major VMware Pat Gelsinger will take over as the new CEO as Bob Swan moved on, amid the chip maker registering poor business last year. Gelsinger will step into the Intel CEO’s role from February 15, and […]
Read MoreRecord 218 bn app downloads in 2020, consumer spend hits $143 bn
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Mobile app downloads on both Google and Apple stores grew by 7 per cent year-over-year to a record 218 billion in 2020, as consumer spending on apps also went up by 20 per cent to reach $143 billion, according to a new report. Consumers also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using […]
Read MoreLenovo refreshes Legion gaming laptops at CES 2021
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Lenovo on Wednesday unveiled four new gaming laptops from its Legion gaming product line that utilises Advanced Micro Devices’ (AMD) next-generation mobile Ryzen processors at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021. The new models — Lenovo Legion 7, Lenovo Legion Slim 7, Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 […]
Read MoreTikTok makes teenagers’ accounts more private by default
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Chinese short-video making app TikTok on Wednesday introduced new privacy controls for teenagers (age 13-15) on its platform, saying their accounts will now be more private by default and strangers cant see or comment on their videos. With a private TikTok account, only someone who the user approves as a […]
Read MoreDell launches updated Alienware gaming laptops at CES 2021
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) PC giant Dell on Wednesday refreshed its Alienware m15 and m17 R4 gaming laptop range with the newly-launched Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021. The updated m15 and m17 will be on sale starting January 26 in the US for $2,149.99. “Both m15/m17 laptops […]
Read MoreAsus unveils new laptop lineup at CES 2021 (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Taiwanese electronics giant Asus on Wednesday showcased a wide variety of new laptops at the ongoing Consumers Electronics Show (CES) 2021. The event marked the debut of the ROG Flow X13 gaming laptop with the XG Mobile external GPU, the dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE gaming laptop, Strix SCAR […]
Read MoreNo major upgrades for iPhone’s main camera until 2023: Report
San Francisco, Jan 13 (IANS) Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple is not expected to introduce any significant iPhone camera upgrades beyond lens improvements until 2023. Kuo claims that Apple will have three companies as the main lens suppliers for Apple’s upcoming iPhone lineup. Said companies are Largan, Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), […]
Read MoreSamsung to unveil new shareholder return programme
Seoul, Jan 13 (IANS) Samsung Electronics will unveil its new shareholder return programme late this month, industry officials said on Wednesday, amid speculation that the South Korean giant could return significant capital to its stockholders in upcoming years for the group heir’s smooth succession. Samsung, the world’s largest memory chip and smartphone maker, is expected […]
Read MoreSignal targets 100-200 mn users in India: Brian Acton
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Elated at Indians, including top entrepreneurs and celebrities, rushing to join his encrypted messaging app Signal, Brian Acton, who co-founded WhatsApp with Jan Koum before selling it to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for $19 billion, aims to add 100-200 million users in India over the next two years. […]
Read MoreTesla finally enters India, first stop is Bengaluru (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ending years of wait and speculation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally entered India by registering Tesla as a company in Bengaluru. According to the details available on the Registrar of Companies website, Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited has been incorporated and the registered address is in Lavelle […]
Read MoreElectric car maker Tesla setting up R&D centre in Bengaluru: CM
Bengaluru, Jan 12 (IANS) World’s leading electric car maker Tesla is setting up its research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru to commence its India operations soon, said Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday. “Karnataka will lead India’s journey towards Green Mobility. Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Tesla will soon start its operations in India with […]
Read MoreElectric car maker Tesla setting up R&D centre in Bengaluru: CM
Bengaluru, Jan 12 (IANS) World’s leading electric car maker Tesla is setting up its research and development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru to commence its India operations soon, said Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday. “Karnataka will lead India’s journey towards Green Mobility. Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Tesla will soon start its operations in India with […]
Read MoreSamsung introduces new Exynos mobile AP for premium devices
Seoul, Jan 12 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled its new mobile application processor (AP) for premium smartphones that boasts upgraded performance and energy-efficiency. The Exynos 2100 is Samsung’s first high-end mobile AP with a 5G modem manufactured on an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultraviolet (EUV) process technology to provide better solutions to gaming and multitasking […]
Read MoreQualcomm launches Gen 2 in-display fingerprint sensor
San Francisco, Jan 12 (IANS) Qualcomm on Tuesday launched its second-generation in-display fingerprint sensor called 3D Sonic Gen 2 that offers a larger surface area for the sensor as well as faster processing. This second-generation sensor will be available in new sizes which are 50 per cent faster and 77 per cent larger compared to […]
Read MoreMicrosoft announces Surface Pro 7+ for Business
San Francisco, Jan 12 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday announced Surface Pro 7+ that will be sold only to commercial and educational customers. The new model sports the same 12.3-inch display, a choice between three Intel processors, and SSD (solid-state drive) options up to 1TB. Like the Pro 7, the 7+ can mutate from more-or-less notebook […]
Read MoreSignal, Telegram grab 40 lakh new users in India amid WhatsApp row
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) As WhatsApp started sending notifications to over 400 million users in India last week asking them to either accept its new policy or see their accounts removed from February 8, it came as a blessing in disguise for its rivals as Signal and Telegram saw over 40 lakh new users […]
Read MoreWestern Digital pushes external SSD capacity to 4TB
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Storage solutions major Western Digital has announced a 4TB version of four of its consumer external SSDs at CES 2021. The 4TB storage configuration will be available under Western Digital’s My Passport and WD_Black black brands, along with its subsidiary SanDisk’s Extreme series. The four drives now offer gamers, content […]
Read MoreFossil launches its first LTE-equipped smartwatch
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) American fashion brand Fossil brand on Tuesday launched the newest addition to its wearables assortment– the Gen 5 LTE Touchscreen Smartwatch. Enabled with 4G cellular connectivity powered by Verizon, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and Wear OS by GoogleTM, Android phone users can stay more connected with texting and calling […]
Read MoreSamsung introduces first-ever water purifier
Seoul, Jan 12 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Tuesday introduced its first-ever water purifier as the tech giant enters the fast-growing home water purifier market amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend. Samsung unveiled the BESPOKE water purifier that is highlighted by space-efficient design and easy care features at its media event for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) […]
Read More1 in 2 Indian users say WhatsApp changes unacceptable: Poll
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) As WhatsApp faces intense scrutiny over its upcoming data and privacy policy, a new poll on Tuesday revealed that nearly one in two Indian users will not accept the updated terms of service. WhatsApp’s new terms of service and privacy policy will go live on February 8. To continue using […]
Read MoreTCL unveils new TV line-up, to roll out Google TVs this year
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) TCL Electronics on Monday unveiled a new line-up of Mini LED, QLED and 4K HDR TVs that offer a comprehensive range of lifestyle features for the millennials and the young population. The company also announced it would roll out a series of TCL Google TVs in 2021, starting in the […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog, Flipkart revamp women entrepreneurship platform
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) NITI Aayog and Flipkart on Monday launched a revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), in a bid to uplift and empower women-led businesses in the country. The revamped version will include an additional feature to offer mentorship to women with specific knowledge concerning a problem area through a dedicated online mechanism […]
Read MoreBaidu, Geely join hands to establish intelligent EV company
Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) China-based search engine giant Baidu Inc on Monday announced its partnership with multinational auto manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) to establish a company to produce intelligent electric vehicles (EV). Through this partnership, Baidu will provide intelligent driving capabilities to power the passenger vehicles for the new venture, and Geely, which […]
Read MorePoco stands 3rd in online smartphone player in Indian market
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Democratising technology for all technology enthusiasts across price points, Poco on Monday announced that it has emerged as the third-largest online smartphone player in the Indian market. As per Counterpoint India Smartphone Monthly Model Tracker 2020 November, two out of the top three devices sold online were POCO devices, with […]
Read MoreGlobal PC shipments hit 91.6 mn units in Q4 2020, Lenovo leads
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Work from home and remote learning amid the pandemic kept the worldwide traditional PC sales on fire in the fourth quarter of 2020, logging 26.1 per cent (on-year) growth to reach 91.6 million shipment units, the IDC said on Monday. Lenovo with 25.2 per cent share led the global PC […]
Read MoreVivo Y51A with triple rear camera launched at Rs 17,990
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Vivo on Monday announced the expansion of its Y series portfolio with the launch of all-new Vivo Y51A in India. Priced at Rs 17,990 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM (expandable up to 1TB), the smartphone is available for purchase in two colour options- titanium sapphire and crystal symphony […]
Read MoreOnePlus Band with 14-day battery life launched at Rs 2,499
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) OnePlus on Monday launched its much-awaited OnePlus Band, the company’s first-ever wearable device for Rs 2,499 in the Indian market. It will be available for purchase via an early access sale for Red Cable Club members, from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, exclusively on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store app. “With […]
Read MoreHP refreshes Dragonfly laptop range with latest Intel chips (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, HP has unveiled updated versions of its Elite Dragonfly business laptops — the Dragonfly Max and Dragonfly G2 — with 11th Gen Intel processors and other striking features. Both the laptops will include 5G options, with AT&T and T-Mobile networks supported in the […]
Read MoreHP launches 2 Dragonfly laptops with 11th gen Intel chips
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, HP has unveiled updated versions of its Elite Dragonfly business laptops — the Dragonfly Max and Dragonfly G2 — with 11th Gen Intel processors. Both the laptops will include 5G options, with AT&T and T-Mobile networks supported in the US. The G2 comes […]
Read MoreSemiconductor shortage forces top automakers to halt production
San Francisco, Jan 11 (IANS) Ford has joined Nissan, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota who have curtailed production amid a global semiconductor shortage, delaying the production of some vehicles. The widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts has forced major auto companies to “halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from […]
Read MoreLenovo launches ‘ThinkReality A3’ AR glass at CES 2021
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Lenovo has launched a new pair of lightweight AR glasses called ThinkReality A3 during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021. Available only for enterprise customers, these glasses can connect to your PC or a Motorola smartphone via a USB type-C cable. The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses will be available […]
Read MoreWhatsApp advises users as Google removes group chat links
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Concerned at private group chat links being available on Google Search, WhatsApp on Monday said that they have asked Google not to index such chats and advised users not to share group chat links on publicly accessible websites. Google had indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone […]
Read MoreTwitter braces for pro-Trump rally at its US headquarters
San Francisco, Jan 11 (IANS) Angry at Twitter which permanently banned US President Donald Trump on its platform following the Capitol chaos last week, his supporters are planning a rally at the company’s headquarters here on Monday, the media reported. According to San Francisco police, Twitter’s headquarters may be the target of demonstrations on Monday, […]
Read MoreCognizant acquires data analytics consulting firm Servian
Sydney, Jan 11 (IANS) Information technology company Cognizant on Monday announced to acquire Servian, an Australia-based, enterprise transformation consultancy firm specialising in data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital services, and Cloud, for an undisclosed sum. Servian is Cognizant’s 10th digital-focused acquisition announced since January last year. According to the company, the acquisition of Servian will […]
Read MoreAggressive pricing to help Samsung Galaxy S21 against iPhone 12
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 will perform slightly better than last years Galaxy S20 but is likely to fail significantly short of Galaxy S10, a new report has claimed, stressing that entry-level pricing needs improvement from S20 series to compete against the iPhone 12 series. Counterpoint Research’s ‘Model Level Quarterly […]
Read MoreLG showcases rollable transparent TV fixed at foot of your bed
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) LG Electronics has reimagined a new transparent 55-inch OLED TV that comfortably sits at the foot of a bed, rises up partially or in full like a rollable TV, while retaining a view of the other side of the screen. Showcased during the ‘CES 2021′ week, the TV screen achieves […]
Read MoreIBM uses light for ultra-fast computing in AI systems
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) IBM researchers have developed a way to dramatically reduce latency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems by using light, instead of electricity, to create ultra-fast computing. The IBM team, along with scientists from the universities of Oxford, Muenster and Exeter, achieved this by using photonic integrated circuits that use light instead […]
Read MoreSony announces expansion of 360 Reality Audio speakers
San Francisco, Jan 10 (IANS) Japanese tech firm Sony has announced two new speakers compatible with 360 Reality Audio. The 360 Reality Audio is Sony’s spatial audio technology that aims to replicate live music by placing different sounds and vocals in a room. The Wi-Fi-enabled 360 Reality Audio compatible speakers SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 will go […]
Read MoreSignal tops free apps category on App Store beating WhatsApp
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Cross-platform encrypted messaging service, Signal has climbed to the top spot in the free apps category of the App Store in multiple countries, including India. The official Twitter handle of Signal on Saturday shared a screenshot, showing it placed above WhatsApp at the top spot in India. “Look what you […]
Read MoreChina’s top 30 mobile game publishers rake in $2.16 bn in Dec 2020
Beijing, Jan 10 (IANS) The top 30 Chinese mobile game publishers raked in $2.16 billion worldwide in December last year, according to Sensor Tower, a mobile app data analysis firm. The amount accounts for 29 per cent of the total revenue in the global mobile gaming market during the period, the firm said. In 2020, […]
Read MoreSamsung, LG to go head-to-head with Mini LED TVs in 2021
Seoul, Jan 10 (IANS) Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics — the world’s two largest TV makers are set to intensify their battle in the TV market this year, as they unveiled new TVs using mini light emitting diode (LED) technology, ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021. A Mini LED TV is a liquid […]
Read MoreWhatsApp group chat links seen again on Google Search
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Google has again indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone can join various private chat groups with a simple search. WhatsApp is making several private groups available across the Web by indexing group chat invites, as their links can be accessed by anyone using a simple search […]
Read MoreApple to launch thinner, lighter low-cost iPad this year
San Francisco, Jan 10 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to launch a significantly “thinner and lighter” entry-level ninth-generation low-cost iPad this year. According to the Mac Otakara report, the upcoming iPad will sport the same svelte body as the latest-generation iPad Air 3 with no design changes. The display size on the new iPad is […]
Read MoreIndia to fast catch up as Bitcoin surges as key asset class
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) With the overall value of all cryptocurrencies surpassing the $1 trillion mark and Bitcoin hovering around $40,000, industry experts on Sunday said that crypto may become the most important asset class of the 21st century and India needs to catch up fast with the global trend. Bitcoin has already gained […]
Read MoreRealme Watch S Pro: Ultimate affordable smartwatch under Rs 10K
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The year 2020 witnessed the launch of several new smartwatches from various players, ranging from the high-end wearables to the affordable Realme devices, in India. Realme watch was the most shipped wearable watch device/model in both Q2 and Q3 in India, according to the IDC. Realme watch […]
Read MoreDespite ban, TikTok becomes highest grossing app of 2020
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Despite India ban and an ongoing legal battle in the US, Chinese short-video making app TikTok has become the highest grossing app globally in 2020 with $540 million in profit, followed by dating app Tinder that grossed $513 million. According to the data released by app analytics firm Apptopia, YouTube […]
Read MoreApple iPhone 13 may use Samsung 120 Hz OLED displays
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Samsung is reportedly going to be the exclusive supplier of OLED panels used in two top-end iPhone 13 models later this year, a new report has claimed. Both models of iPhone 13 will use low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistors (TFT) OLED panels made by Samsung Display, reports South Korean […]
Read MoreNow Apple removes conservative app Parler from App Store
San Francisco, Jan 10 (IANS) After Google, Apple on Sunday took down Parler, a social media app for conservatives and far-right extremists, from its App Store over encouraging violence in the US. The Cupertino-based tech giant gave an ultimatum to Parler on Friday to moderate its app or be removed. “Parler has not taken adequate […]
Read MoreLG to run 4 virtual exhibition halls at CES 2021
Seoul, Jan 10 (IANS) LG Electronics said on Sunday it will open four virtual exhibition halls at the upcoming world’s largest tech expo to introduce its latest innovations amid the pandemic. The South Korean tech giant will run four online exhibition areas — Life is ON TV, Virtual Experience, LG SIGNATURE in Vegas and Life’s […]
Read MoreMusk’s call to use Signal led to another firm’s stock gain 1,100%
San Francisco, Jan 9 (IANS) With Tesla CEO Elon Musk telling his followers to use encrypted messaging app Signal, shares of an obscure and unrelated company called Signal Advance surged a massive 1,100 per cent as some people bought that unrelated stock. The stock surged 527 per cent on Thursday and another 91 per cent […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams is getting new ‘Dynamic View’ feature in March
San Francisco, Jan 9 (IANS) Microsoft is updating its Teams service with a new “Dynamic View” for users to make video calls with presentations a lot easier to view. According to Microsoft’s roadmap, this new “Dynamic View” will be available to all Microsoft Teams users in March. This new view allows Teams users to share […]
Read MoreGalaxy Buds Pro, SmartTags seen as free gift with S21 Ultra
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Samsung is likely to launch Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTags, alongside its flagship Galaxy S21 series, on January 14 and a new leaked image has almost confirmed this. The leaked image of a promotion offer from Samsung showing Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag as free gift alongside a preorder […]
Read MoreRoku buys short-form video app Quibi’s library of content
San Francisco, Jan 9 (IANS) Streaming media player Roku has acquired defunct short-form video service Quibis library of content, for an undisclosed sum. The Roku Channel will bring Quibi content to streamers sometime this year. “In 2021, the quick bites and big stories made famous on Quibi will be available to stream on The Roku […]
Read More‘Among Us’ most downloaded mobile game globally in 2020
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The mystery-party-action game ‘Among Us’ has become the most downloaded mobile game on both Android and iOS app stores in 2020, beating out games such as PUBG Mobile and Roblox. According to data released by Apptopia, ‘Among Us’ garnered 264 million downloads globally and 41 million in the US. PUBG […]
Read MoreApple made $64 bn from App Store in Covid-hit 2020: Report
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Apple made a record $64 billion in revenue from its App Store in 2020, 28 per cent increase from an estimated $50 billion the tech giant generated from the App Store in 2019. According to an analysis by CNBC, this marks a solid growth for the App Store since the […]
Read MoreUsers shun WhatsApp to join Telegram, Signal amid data concerns
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) As WhatsApp teases users to either give their consent to sharing data with Facebook or lose their accounts after February 8, rival Telegram’s Founder and CEO Pavel Durov on Saturday slammed the social media giant, saying it is no surprise that the flight of users from WhatsApp to Telegram, already […]
Read MoreTwitter suspends Sci-Hub account amid court case in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Micro-blogging platform Twitter has suspended the account of Sci-Hub, a portal that provides free access to paywalled academic papers, as a case against the website is currently going on in the Delhi High Court. Academic publishers Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Chemical Society filed a suit with the Delhi High […]
Read MoreGoogle removes conservative app Parler from Play Store
San Francisco, Jan 9 (IANS) In their collective fight against US President Donald Trump, Google has taken down Parler, a social media app for conservatives and far-right extremists, from its Play Store. The tech giant acted after it found that Parler did not take stronger action to remove posts that sought “to incite ongoing violence” […]
Read MoreTesla’s new Gigafactory in Texas begins to take shape
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Construction of the new Tesla Gigafactory in Texas began around five months back and now a new video of the project shows the place is already turning into a busy industrial area. A video uploaded on YouTube by electric car enthusiast Jeff Roberts showed the progress of the factory, recorded […]
Read MoreLG sees record Q4 earnings on solid home appliance sales
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) LG Electronics on Friday forecast robust fourth-quarter earnings as sales from its mainstay home appliances apparently remained solid despite the weakness of the US dollar. In its earnings guidance, the South Korean tech giant estimated its operating profit at 647 billion won ($592 million) for the October-December period in 2020, a […]
Read MoreTesla Model Y available in cheaper option that starts from $42K
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Tesla on Friday launched a cheaper Standard Rage version of its successful Model Y that starts from $41,990 (compared to $49,990 for the Long Range model). The cheaper Model Y now costs a few thousands more than Model 3, which is still Tesla’s least expensive vehicle. According to a report […]
Read MoreFacebook redesigns Pages for safer user experience
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Facebook on Friday announced that it has redesigned its Pages experience to make it simpler for public figures and creators to build community and achieve their business objectives. The new safety and integrity features introduced helps in detecting spam content and impersonator accounts. “We want Facebook to be a safe […]
Read MoreSamsung to unveil new Exynos mobile microprocessor next week
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Friday that it will unveil a new mobile application processor (AP) next week which is expected to be used in the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone. The South Korean tech giant confirmed that its new Exynos chipset will be introduced at the Exynos On 2021 event next Tuesday, […]
Read MoreMacBook Air with mini-LED to release in 2022: Report
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Apple is planning to use mini-LED displays on its devices later this year and now a new report has claimed that mini-LED MacBook Air is expected to be launched in 2022. According to Digitimes, the sources expect that Apple’s 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros and 16-inch MacBook Pro set to […]
Read MoreGalaxy S21 tipped to be Samsung’s cheapest flagship 5G phone (Ld)
Seoul/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The new Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S21, may be its cheapest-ever 5G flagship mobile device, industry sources here said on Friday, as the company tries to boost handset sales against rival brands. According to the sources, Samsung could release the Galaxy S21 at a price tag of under 1 million […]
Read MoreGlobal used smartphone market to reach $65 bn in 2024: IDC
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The global shipments of used smartphones, both officially refurbished and used, are expected to reach 351.6 million units registering $65 billion in market value in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2 per cent from 2019 to 2024, an IDC report said on Friday. For 2020, the […]
Read MoreAcer launches AMD-powered Chromebook
Taipei, Jan 8 (IANS) Taiwanese brand Acer on Friday launched its first Chromebook Spin 514, powered by AMD’s Ryzen 3000 mobile processor. The models Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 514 starts at $479.99 and $749.99, respectively. Based on the powerful “Zen” architecture, the AMD Ryzen mobile processors ensure consistent responsiveness, fast […]
Read MoreLenovo launches Yoga laptops with latest Intel chip in India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Lenovo on Friday announced to launch Yoga 7i and Yoga 9i laptops, powered by Intels latest 11th generation Tiger Lake processor, in the India market. Yoga 7i and Yoga 9i devices will be available starting at Rs 99,000 and Rs 1,69,990, respectively. The company said Lenovo Yoga 7i and 9i […]
Read MorePay Rs 2,000 and pre-reserve upcoming Galaxy S21 in India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung on Friday announced that customers in India can pre-reserve the upcoming Galaxy flagship by paying a token amount of Rs 2,000. The customers interested in getting early access to the upcoming Galaxy flagship can make the reservation on Samsung India’s e-Store www.samsung.com or Samsung Shop App. “Customers making the […]
Read MoreTikTok unveils 1st AR filter with iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR camera
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chinese short-video making app Tikok hs released its first augmented reality (AR) filter that uses iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR camera. The filter utilises the iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR sensor that helps improve AR experiences by enabling apps to more quickly see and recognise the room around them. The AR effect […]
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S21 series pricing leaked ahead of launch
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus as well as Galaxy S21 Ultra phones on January 14 and a new report has claimed to reveal the pricing of the S21 series devices in the South Korean market. According to South Korea-based ET News, the Galaxy S21 […]
Read MoreFortnite developer Epic acquires RAD Game Tools
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Fortnite developer Epic Games has acquired RAD Game Tools, a video game software development company whose products and technology appear in nearly 25,000 games, for an undisclosed sum. The RAD game tools are leveraged by the world’s leading gaming companies, including Epic. Epic said on Thursday that they plan to […]
Read MoreF5 acquires multi-cloud management startup Volterra for $500 mn
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Applications networking company F5 has acquired Volterra, a multi-cloud management startup, for $500 million. F5 said that with the addition of Volterra’s technology platform, it is creating an edge platform built for enterprises and service providers that will be security-first and app-driven with unlimited scale. “With Volterra, we advance our […]
Read MoreSamsung launches Galaxy Chromebook 2 with QLED display
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung has unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Chromebook 2 with the QLED display panel days ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 next week. The Chromebook 2 is priced at $550 and will be available in Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray. The first units will be available in the US […]
Read MoreMercedes-Benz unveils massive 56-inch ‘Hyperscreen’ display
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a massive 56-inch, pillar-to-pillar infotainment display called “MBUX Hyperscreen” that will debut in the EQS electric sedan in late 2021. The large, curved screen panel extends almost the entire width of the interior, from the left to the right A-pillar. In addition to its sheer […]
Read MoreHyundai Motors shares up 20% after potential Apple EV deal
Seoul/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Hyundai Motors saw its shares jumped more than 20 per cent after saying it is in “early talks” with Apple for a potential electric vehicle deal. According to Korea Economic Daily, Hyundai Motor and Apple are likely to jointly develop self-driving electric cars. The news saw Hyundai Motors share go […]
Read MoreSignal sees surge in new users after Elon Musk vouches for it
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Encrypted messaging app Signal saw a significant surge in new users signing up for its platform after the worlds richest person on planet, Elon Musk, tweeted to his 41.5 million followers to use Signal and apparently shun WhatsApp. Musk tweeted a meme late on Thursday, criticising Facebook for its inability […]
Read MoreMusk surpasses Bezos, is richest person on the planet
San Francisco, Jan 7 (IANS) Creating history, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who had once decided to sell off Tesla owing to poor results, became the richest person on the planet, going past Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos on Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500 wealthiest people. A 4.8 per cent rally […]
Read MoreIndian businesses aim to tap consumers directly in 2021: Report
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) As businesses prepare lean and flexible models that operate in an online-offline mix in the post-pandemic world, the focus for digital platforms in India will be on selling directly to the consumers in 2021, a new report said on Thursday. “Small businesses in India are today evolving themselves as per the […]
Read MoreLava launches new Z-series customisable smartphones in India
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Domestic smartphone maker Lava Mobiles on Thursday unveiled the world’s first customisable smartphone that allows customers to choose the component. The handsets, Lava Z1, Z2, Z4 and Z6, are aimed at the budget category with prices starting at Rs 5,499. The Lava Z1 comes in Blue and Red colours, is […]
Read MoreHiring activity recovers in India by 14% in Dec 2020: Report
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Hiring activity in India saw a 14 per cent jump in December as compared to the previous month, signalling a clear recovery of the job market in the post-Covid months, a new report said on Thursday. The overall hiring at year-on-year level showed a decline of only 10 per cent […]
Read MoreIntel unveils on-device face recognition tech for ATMs, kiosks
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Chip maker Intel has introduced RealSense 3D cameras with an on-device solution for facial recognition, designed to perform facial authentication on consumer devices such as point-of-sale (PoS) systems, ATMs and kiosks. With an easy enrollment process and no network setup needed, Intel ‘RealSense ID’ brings a highly accurate, natural solution […]
Read MoreApple working on cheaper AirPods Max with plastic design
San Francisco, Jan 7 (IANS) Apple is reportedly working on a relatively cheaper version of AirPods Max headphones with a few changes. The next AirPods Max would be lighter than its sibling that weighs roughly 384 grams, with a plastic build instead of machine-textured anodized aluminium ear cups and stainless steel headband, reports GizmoChina. The […]
Read MoreFacebook, Twitter, YouTube must ‘kick off’ Trump now
San Francisco/New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) As Big Tech miserably failed to spot, act and tackle the US Capitol chaos going viral and being live-streamed, voices grew louder on Thursday to remove President Donald Trump altogether from digital platforms for inciting the mob and staging the coup, saying blocking him for couple of hours won’t […]
Read MoreHackers accessed our Microsoft O365 email server: US DOJ
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has admitted it is one of the victims of massive SolarWinds attack and hackers targeted its IT systems and accessed Microsoft O365 email server. In a statement, the DOJ said that at this point, the number of potentially accessed O365 mailboxes appears limited to around […]
Read MoreTwitter suspends Trump’s account for 12 hrs over policy violations
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s personal Twitter account has been locked for 12 hours as he violated the platform’s violent threats policies and will be permanently suspended if he continues to do so, the micro-blogging site said. Among Trump’s tweets that were deleted was a video addressed to his supporters who violently […]
Read MoreTim Cook’s pay up 40% in 2020 as Apple’s market cap hits $2.2 tn
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Despite the Covid-19 pandemic that affected Apple’s retail operation globally, the company has exceeded its internal financial targets in the past fiscal year, and CEO Tim Cook’s cash bonus jumped 40 per cent to $10.7 million, The Wall Street Journal reported. Cook’s 2020 pay, excluding vested shares, was $14.8 million, […]
Read More3 more Indian firms hacked, 1.13 cr users’ data at risk: Researcher
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) After hacking masked credit and debit card data of crores of Juspay users, the same hacker possibly known as ‘ShinyHunters’ is now selling databases belonging to three more Indian companies on Dark Web, independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia claimed on Wednesday. According to Rajaharia who first broke the JusPay […]
Read MoreApple may release AirTags, AR device, new AirPods, more in 2021
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to release its long-awaited AirTags item trackers, an unspecified augmented reality device, and other new products in 2021. According to a new research note from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will unveil its augmented reality device in 2021, though he did not specify whether it will […]
Read MoreXiaomi patents 7 foldable smartphone designs: Report
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has patented seven different foldable smartphone designs. The patent was published on January 1 and contains overall seven foldable smartphone designs. Out of the total count, three models feature clamshell form factor, reports Digitimes. Apart from three clamshell foldable phone designs, Xiaomi has also patented four large […]
Read MoreOnePlus 9 Pro to support 45W wireless charging: Report
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch its new flagship series — the OnePlus 9 series — in March next year and now a new report has claimed that the OnePlus 9 Pro, the top variant in the series, will come with 45W wireless charging support. The OnePlus 9 Pro will also […]
Read MoreMilagrow launches air duct cleaning robots in India
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) To increase the safety of people working or living in enclosed environments, Milagrow, a domestic service robots brand, has launched two advanced industry-grade duct cleaning robots – Hydra and Viper – in the Indian market at a starting priced of Rs. 1,199,000. According to the company, both the robots help […]
Read MoreDecoded: Why iPhone 12 costs 21% more than iPhone 11
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) As you hold the new iPhone 12, do you realise why the new Apple device is costlier than the previous version? According to an in-depth analysis, the blended materials cost for iPhone 12 with 128GB NAND flash is nearly $415, a 21 per cent increase over the iPhone 11. In […]
Read MoreTCL to unveil next gen mini-LED, future display tech at CES 2021
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) TCL Electronics on Wednesday announced that it would unveil the next generation mini-LED and future display technology at the world’s largest tech expo ‘CES 2021’ which would be held online from January 11 to 14. According to the company, on January 11 at the CES 2021 Global Press announcement, it […]
Read MoreChingari join hands with Dekko to introduce infotainment
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Homegrown short-video sharing platform Chingari on Wednesday announced its collaboration with short-video news app Dekko to introduce infotainment to its users. With this partnership, the short video-sharing platform is introducing a more accessible, shareable, and trusted news and information video content. “Our aim is to provide a seamless experience to […]
Read MoreApple’s AR glasses development moved into next phase: Report
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Apple’s widely rumoured augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype has reportedly entered the second phase of development. In an internal meeting, Apple said the headset may be announced in 2021 and released in 2022, while the glasses are expected in 2023 at the earliest. Taiwanese suppliers are already ramping up production […]
Read MoreIndia suffered longest internet shutdowns in 2020 globally
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India suffered the longest internet shutdowns in 2020 for the second year running globally, bearing the biggest economic impact of $2.8 billion and 8,927 hours lost, affecting 10.3 million users in total, a new report from the UK-based privacy and security research firm Top10VPN has revealed. As in previous years, […]
Read MoreGitHub to operate in Iran after green signal from US
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Open Source repository GitHub has secured a license from the US government to offer its services to developers in Iran. The Microsoft-owned company will now offer its full range of services in Iran, after imposing restrictions on the platform for Iranian developers due to US sanctions. “This includes all services […]
Read MoreMicrosoft working on fix for faulty Xbox Series X controller
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X controller disconnect problem will get a fix in an upcoming update. The tech giant said it was investigating the root of the problem so that a fix can be properly implemented. “We are aware some players may be experiencing disconnects with their […]
Read MoreMore than 200mn people used Samsung’s fitness app in 2020
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said its fitness tracking app was used by more than 200 million people around the globe in 2020 as the South Korean tech giant tries to further expand usability of its health platform. Samsung Health, which was first launched in 2012, offers various health-related features from virtual […]
Read MoreMicrosoft to shut down Minecraft Earth game on June 30
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Microsoft will shut down its Minecraft Earth mobile game on June 30 that was was designed around free movement and collaborative play — two things that have become near impossible in the current Covid-19 pandemic. The game took on Pokemon Go and covered the world in virtual blocks for players […]
Read MoreLose WhatsApp account if you don’t accept new changes by Feb 8
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Millions of Indian users received an in-app notification from WhatsApp as part of an upcoming global roll-out for over 2 billion users, asking them to either accept the changes in its Terms of Service and privacy policy by February 8 or their accounts will be deleted. The in-app notification did […]
Read MoreCiting India, Trump blocks 8 Chinese apps over national security
San Francisco/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Taking India’s example of banning more than 200 Chinese apps, US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that blocks transactions with Chinese companies running eight apps, including Jack Ma-owned Ant Group’s Alipay, Tencent’s QQ and WeChat Pay applications. Transactions will be prohibited in 45 days, said […]
Read MoreTop Indian audio brand boAt raises Rs 731 cr, to go global (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Home-grown audio brand boAt on Wednesday announced it has raised approximately $100 million (over Rs 731 crore) from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity fund, towards ramping up manufacturing and go global. The significant investment will enable boAt, that emerged as the leading brand in India’s […]
Read MoreSamsung to support 21 local startups at CES 2021
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday that it will support 21 homegrown startups’ participation in the world’s largest tech expo CES 2021 next week as the company vows to bolster its startup incubator programmes. Samsung said four projects from its in-house idea incubation program C-Lab Inside and 17 companies from its startup […]
Read MoreT-Hub 2.0 gearing up to open as largest incubation centre
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) After a delay of more than a year, second phase of T-Hub, India’s largest technology incubator, is set to become operational in the next couple of months. The swanky building of T-Hub 2.0 with 3.5 lakh square feet is nearing completion. Coming up near Mindspace Junction in the heart of Hitec […]
Read MoreGenpact acquires data analytics Firm Enquero
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Global professional services company Genpact on Tuesday said it has acquired Enquero, a firm that offers data engineering and data-led digital transformation services, for an undisclosed sum. Genpact said that acquisition will accelerate its ability to leverage data and cloud technologies to drive digital transformation services through advanced analytics. “I […]
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