Technology
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Apple’s AR/VR headset may arrive in late 2023
San Francisco: Apple’s in-development mixed-reality headset could see its launch extended from early 2023 to later in the year due to software issues. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the company’s AR…
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Foodtech platform HealthKart raises $135 mn from Temasek, A91 Partners
New Delhi: Foodtech platform HealthKart on Monday said it has raised $135 million in a funding round led by Temasek, with participation from A91 Partners and Kae Capital. The omni-channel nutrition retailer…
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Razorpay allows merchants to accept credit card payments via UPI
Bengaluru: Fintech platform Razorpay on Monday announced an industry-first move to enable merchants to accept credit card transactions on unified payments interface (UPI), as the digital payments landscape witnesses a stupendous growth.…
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Samsung receives 2 cloud security international standard certifications
San Francisco: Samsung Electronics announced that it has acquired two cloud-related international standard certifications, which confirms its information protection and system operation capabilities. Samsung Electronics has cleared ‘ISO 27001’ (Information Security Management…
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Web3, ChromeOS scams to dominate online threat landscape in 2023
New Delhi: Security software company McAfee on Monday released its cyber threat predictions in which it predicts that Web3 and ChromeOS scams will dominate the online threat landscape in 2023. “McAfee encourages…
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EU passengers will soon be able to use 5G tech on planes
London: Airline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use 5G technology in their phones to full effect in the sky, the media reported. According to BBC, the…
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Airtel, Meta to boost India’s digital ecosystem
New Delhi: In a bid to support the growth of India’s digital ecosystem, Bharti Airtel and Meta (formerly Facebook) on Monday announced a key collaboration. Airtel partners with Meta and STC (Saudi…
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Musk condemns Trump, says ‘constitution is greater than any president’
Washington: For a change, Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday sided with the White House in condemning former US president Donald Trump for his call to terminate parts of the US Constitution…
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Women, unemployed, rural poor lag due to digital divide, says Oxfam India Report
New Delhi: The reach of digital technologies remains limited to largely male, urban, upper-caste, and upper-class households and individuals, said Oxfam India’s latest ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’. The percentage of…
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Microsoft India hikes prices of products, services by up to 11%
San Francisco: Microsoft has announced a huge price hike of up to 11 per cent for its software and services in India due to currency fluctuations. The company said the “Indian rupee…
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HealthifyMe sacks 150 employees amid lacklustre growth
New Delhi: Leading AI health and fitness platform HealthifyMe has sacked at least 150 employees as the company’s growth did not “keep pace with expectations and hiring”. The company has a physical…
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Apple improves lead time for iPhone 14 Pro models
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro models’ supply has improved and the lead time for getting them into customers’ hands has lessened. Lead times will remain a priority throughout this…
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FTX CEO unlikely to testify at US House Committee hearing on Dec 13
San Francisco: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the CEO of now bankrupt crypto exchange FTX facing charges of swindling billions of dollars, said he is not prepared to testify before a US Congress committee…
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Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of expected redesign
San Francisco: Tesla Model 3 prototype (concept car) with camouflage has been spotted ahead of the expected redesign, which is likely to be unveiled next year. There have been rumours throughout the…
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Google Home routines disappear as control settings get new UI
San Francisco: Google is reportedly making more user interface (UI) changes as its Home application ramps up preview testing for its major redesign, but it also appears to be breaking existing Assistant…
