Technology
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2 Indian institutes among 31 that receive $8.5mn Google grant
New Delhi:Â The Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bengaluru and Indian Institute of Technology in Gandhinagar were among 31 organisations worldwide that will receive more than $8.5 million from Google to…
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Huawei announces HarmonyOS 2.0, coming to phones next year
Beijing:Â Announcing the latest version of HarmonyOS, Huawei on Thursday said that smartphones with its indigenously built operating system can be expected next year. HarmonyOS 2.0 HarmonyOS 2.0, the new version…
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Google Cloud expands Confidential Computing portfolio
San Francisco, Sep 10 : Google Cloud has expanded its confidential virtual machines (VMs) portfolio that will provide encrypted services where users can be confident that their data is not…
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German study highlights the carbon footprint of video streaming
Berlin: Streaming high-definition video and games can result in significant greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the technology used, according to a German government-backed study released Thursday. The report published by Germany’s…
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New EU data transfer mechanism can’t be used in Facebook’s case
San Francisco, Sep 10 : A cross-border data transfer mechanism, deemed valid by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), cant be used in the case of Facebook,…
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Microsoft confirms Xbox Series X, Series S coming on Nov 10
San Francisco, Sep 9 : Microsoft on Wednesday said it will launch the next generation of gaming consoles Xbox Series S for $299 and Xbox Series X for $499 on…
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Facebook creates Instagram Equity team to spot bias
San Francisco, Sep 9 : Facebook on Wednesday announced a dedicated product group called the Instagram Equity team that will focus on better understanding and addressing bias in its product…
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Apple ‘deserves scrutiny’ over App Store rules: Facebook CEO
San Francisco, Sep 9 : In a sign of growing uneasiness with Apple’s rules related to the App Store, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that the iPhone maker needs…
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Low-cost chip to detect COVID-19 antibodies developed
Tokyo:Â To fight against Covid-19, Japanese scientists have developed a rapid, reliable and low-cost antibody test, that uses portable lab-on-a-chip technology to accurately measure the concentration of antibodies present in diluted…
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TikTok parent gives bonuses to employees amid US pressure
Beijing:Â ByteDance, the Chinese unicorn that owns TikTok, is offering a rare half-month cash bonus to boost staff morale amid pressure from the Donald Trump administration to quickly divest the short…
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Twitter to add headlines, descriptions to some of its trends
New Delhi:Â Twitter has said it will start writing improved headlines and short descriptions for some of the trends on its platform to make those less confusing for the users. The…
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Huawei FreeBuds 3i: Finest active noise cancellation under Rs 10,000
New Delhi: The music lovers are constantly looking for affordable true-wireless earbuds with active noise-cancellation (ANC) for an immersive experience on the go as the high-end Apple AirPods Pro still…
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Google launches new platform for secure, faster public Wi-Fi
San Francisco, Sep 9 : Google has launched a high-quality Wi-Fi platform called Orion designed to bring private, secure and fast Wi-Fi roaming for consumers at public places. Orion Wifi…
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Samsung files patent for Galaxy device with transparent display
Seoul: South Korean tech giant Samsung has patented a new Galaxy smartphone with a futuristic-looking transparent display. The company filed the patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark…
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TikTok world’s most downloaded non-gaming app in August: Report
Beijing:Â Despite facing several challenges, China-based short video-sharing platform TikTok emerged as the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for August with more than 63.3 million installs, a 1.6 per cent increase…
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How Google Android 11 aims to protect your work, personal data
New Delhi, Sep 9 : With Android 11, Google is offering new work profile improvements that make Android even more private and productive for employees using both personal and company-owned…
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Microsoft brings Office editing to Android devices
New Delhi, Sep 9 : Microsoft has made Office editing available on Android devices that will allow its G Suite users edit, comment and collaborate on Word, PowerPoint or Excel.…
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Google introduces ‘Verified Calls’ to protect people from scammers
San Francisco, Sep 9 : In a bid to make people safe from spam and scam calls, Google has announced a new feature named Verified Calls on its Phone app.…
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Google brings Android 11 to Pixel smartphones
San Francisco, Sep 8 : Google on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated Android 11 first on Pixel devices, that comes with features like location privacy for employees, Live View with…
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Nutanix joins Microsoft Azure for seamless Hybrid Cloud experience
Bengaluru, Sep 8 : Enterprise Cloud computing firm Nutanix on Tuesday announced a partnership with Microsoft to deliver a Hybrid Cloud solution with seamless application, data and license mobility. As…
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Google Android 11 comes with new privacy controls, powerful tools (Ld)
San Francisco, Sep 8 : With a focus on managing your conversations and privacy, Google on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated Android 11 that comes with features like location privacy…
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Apple announces special event on September 15!
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple has officially announced a special event that will take place on September 15th. The company posted an invitation to the virtual event on its Events…
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This Google app improved reading skills of kids in India
New Delhi: Google said on Tuesday that its Read Along app, which was first launched in India as Bolo in 2018, has been found to improve reading abilities of children…
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World’s first floating Apple store to open Thursday in Singapore
Singapore: The Cupertino-based iPhone maker on Tuesday announced to open Apple Marina Bay Sands, its first floating retail store with a glass dome that appears as a floating sphere and sits…
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TikTok joins EU code of conduct against online hate speech
Brussels:Â Short video-sharing platform TikTok has decided to join the European Union’s voluntary code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online, the European Commission said on Tuesday. The Commission set…
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Xbox Series X and S prices leaked, launch likely on Nov 10
San Francisco: Many gaming enthusiasts are finally heaving some sigh of relief as the latest leaks appear to confirm the prices of Microsoft’s much touted next-gen Xbox consoles, Xbox Series…
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PUBG breaks ties with China-based Tencent for India operations
New Delhi:Â PUBG Corporation on Tuesday said it has made the decision to no longer authorise the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile franchise to China-based Tencent Games in India, opening the possibility…
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Samsung forecast to top $8.4 billion in operating profit in Q3
Seoul, Sep 8 : South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is expected to see its third-quarter operating profit cross 10 trillion-won ($8.42 billion) on a recovery in sales of smartphones,…
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Italian watchdog launches probe into Google, Apple cloud services
London, Sep 7 : Italys competition watchdog on Monday said it has opened an inquiry into Google, Apple and Dropbox over alleged anti-market practices in their cloud computing services. The…
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Honor Hunter gaming laptop to launch in China on Sep 16
Beijing:Â Chinese smartphone maker Honor has officially announced to launch its Hunter gaming laptop on September 16. The company has also confirmed to unveil Honor Watch GS Pro and Honor Watch…
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