Technology
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Cyberpunk 2077’s patch 1.2 fixes hundreds of bug
London: Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red has released an update for Cyberpunk 2077 with hundreds of bug fixes. Patch 1.2, a 34GB or more download depending on platform, is live on…
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ASUS unveils new ZenBook, VivoBook laptops
Taipei: Taiwanese tech giant ASUS on Tuesday launched new laptops under its ZenBook and VivoBook laptop series that comes with power-packed performance and long battery life. The new ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325UA) is…
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Twitter suffers outage, users flummoxed
New Delhi: Twitter users in various countries on Monday experienced problems like slow app loading and were unable to send direct messages (DMs). Over 15,000 users reported problems with Twitter on app outage…
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, 11 Pro, 11 Lite launched
Beijing: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Monday expanded its Mi 11 series with the launch of Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Lite at a global launch event. According to…
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Now book private driver through WhatsApp
New Delhi: On demand-driver hiring platform, DriveU on Monday launched a first-of-its-kind, fully automated way to book a private driver through WhatsApp enabled through an AI-powered chatbot. DriveU enables consumers to hire temporary…
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LG launches new TV for gaming, cinema lovers
New Delhi: LG on Monday launched a new TV ‘OLED48CXTV’ with an aim to provide a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Priced at Rs 1,99,990, it is powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC and offers…
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to feature Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 sensor
Beijing: Xiaomi is all set to announce the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, as well as the new Mi MIX smartphone and now a new report has claimed that Mi 11 Ultra…
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Galaxy S21 smartphone sales top 1mn units in S. Korea
Seoul: Samsung Electronics said that domestic sales of its new flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S21, surpassed 1 million units last week. The South Korean tech giant said the S21, which was released…
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iPhone 13 Pro to feature matte black option, improved Portrait mode
San Francisco: Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup and now a new report has claimed that the iPhone 13 Pro will be offered in a new matte black option with…
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Slack working on building new video, audio experiences
San Francisco: Workplace collaboration app Slack wants to bring new video and audio features which could be on the lines of Instagram Stories and voice-based social media app Clubhouse. Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield…
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Cyberattacks against remote access protocols rise amid Covid
New Delhi: With work from home becoming more popular amid the pandemic, cyberattacks against remote access protocols have continued to rise over the past year, said a new report. After the switch to…
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Musk deletes Tesla could be biggest firm in ‘a few months’ tweet
San Francisco: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now deleted a tweet in which he claimed that electric car maker Tesla could be the biggest company “in a few months”. In reply to a…
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Multiple cyber threats lurking compromised systems: Microsoft
New Delhi: Facing multiple hacking attempts on its business email servers worldwide, Microsoft has reiterated the warning that patching a system does not necessarily remove the access of the attacker. The key…
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Former worker sues Amazon for not providing lunch breaks
San Francisco: A former Amazon worker has sued the e-commerce giant in the US for not scheduling the mandatory 30-minute meal breaks for employees. Lovenia Scott, a former employee of Amazon’s fulfilment…
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Musk’s Starlink in talks with UK to solve broadband problems: Report
London: Elon Musk’s satellite broadband company Starlink is in talks with the UK government to provide connectivity in hard-to-reach areas. The Starlink satellites could be used to provide connectivity in rural areas that…
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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 to launch on March 29
Beijing: Xiaomi has confirmed to launch a new fitness tracker ‘Mi Band 6’ on March 29, the same day the company will announce the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and new…
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Jack Dorsey called out for tweeting during congressional hearing
San Francisco: A member of the US Congress called out Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after he tweeted a cryptic poll apparently to vent his frustration over the format of a congressional hearing on…
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NASA gives $45M boost to small businesses in US
Washington: NASA has selected 365 US small business proposals for initial funding from the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programme, a total investment of more than…
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 780G 5G mobile platform
New Delhi: Chip-maker Qualcomm has announced the latest addition to its 7-series portfolio, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G Mobile Platform. Snapdragon 780G is designed to deliver powerful AI performance and brilliant camera…
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Skullcandy launches new earbuds with ANC for Rs 10,990
New Delhi: Expanding its immersive audio equipment category in the country, US-based audio equipment major Skullcandy on Thursday launched its new true wireless earbuds ‘Indy ANC’ with active noise-cancelling technology in the Indian…
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Apple Watch with wrap-around display in the works
San Francisco: Apple is reportedly working on a new design for the Apple Watch, including a rounded watch face, wrap-around flexible display, and digitally-customisable watch bands. According to MacRumors, a patent titled “Display…
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OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Premium in every sense
New Delhi: OnePlus has seen steep growth in the India market over the years, building a fan base that swears by the brand. The launch of the new 9 series is all set…
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Facebook crackdown on Chinese hackers targeting Uyghurs
San Francisco: Facebook has taken tough action against China-based hackers who abused its platform to target activists, journalists and dissidents predominantly among the Uyghur community. The Facebook threat intelligence analysts disabled the accounts…
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Twitter exploring Facebook-style emoji reactions
San Francisco: Twitter is working on a new feature where its users will be able to express themselves in Facebook-style emojis. The micro-blogging platform has begun a survey asking users on how they…
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realme launches 108MP camera phone in 8 series
New Delhi: Smartphone brand realme on Wednesday launched two mid-range smartphones in its much-anticipated 8 series in India, with realme 8 Pro being equipped with the industry-leading 108MP ultra-quad camera. Available in two…
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YouTube says won’t remove livestreamed US mass shooting video
San Francisco: Despite facing criticism, Google-owned YouTube has said it will not remove a controversial livestreamed video of a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado in the US. According to The Verge, the video…
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Microsoft 365’s web version helps convert Word docs into PowerPoint presentations
Washington: A couple of days after tech company Microsoft reported that it would uphold changing over Word records into PowerPoint introductions, the organisation on Wednesday made the transformation feature live. As reported…
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Samsung to launch new premium vacuum cleaner
Seoul: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said its new premium vacuum cleaner will go on sale in South Korea next month as the tech giant targets to boost home appliance goods amid the pandemic-induced…
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Firework raises $55M with India as its growth engine
Mumbai: US-based web stories platform Firework on Wednesday said it has raised $55 million in series A funding, backed by investors GSR Ventures, IDG, Lightspeed and supported by Sumitomo Corporation, Asahi. With more…
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WhatsApp’s new privacy policy; CCI finds prima facie ‘Abuse Of Dominance’, orders probe
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India on Wednesday ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was…
