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US judge reduces $137 mn penalty linked to racial abuse against Tesla

San Francisco: Electric vehicle company Tesla has managed to convince a judge to slash the historic $137 million award it was supposed to pay a former employee as part of a racial…
Twitter considering ‘poison pill’ strategy to fight back Elon Musk

San Francisco/New Delhi: Treating Elon Musk’s $43 billion offer to buy Twitter as an “unwelcome” step, the board of the company is reportedly considering a “poison pill” strategy to make it more…

WhatsApp to bring emojis in chats, allow 32 people in group voice call

New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced to add emoji reactions directing in its chat app, allow up to 32 people in a single group voice call and increase file sharing to support…
Amazon launches its first Amazon Kids+ original mobile games

San Francisco: Tech giant Amazon has announced that Amazon Kids+ is now bringing the fun of mobile gaming to its fans with the release of ‘Super Spy Ryan’ and ‘Do, Re &…
Apple criticises Meta for up to 47.5% commission on VR purchases

San Francisco: Tech giant Apple has criticised Meta over the “metaverse” company’s plans to charge developers up to 47.5 per cent for virtual goods sold through the Meta Quest store. On Monday,…
Webb telescope’s instrument reaches coldest operating temperature

Washington: An instrument onboard the James Webb Space Telescope has reached its final operating temperature – minus 266 degrees Celsius, NASA officials have said. Along with three other instruments onboard Webb, Mid-Infrared…
iPhone 14 may come with satellite connectivity for emergencies

San Francisco: Tech giant Apple is planning to launch iPhone 14 with satellite connectivity options for emergency scenarios. According to GizmoChina, through satellite connectivity, users would be able to send text messages…

Musk spars with major Saudi investor over Twitter takeover offer

San Francisco: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday took a jab at Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a major Twitter investor who rejected Musk’s hostile offer to acquire 100 per…
Tata’s super app Neu to create a ‘compelling’ platform for consumers

New Delhi: Tata’s super app Neu will not restrict itself to the group’s offerings but also cater to newer segments after taking feedback from its customers, its top executive said on Thursday. N…
Twitter board to evaluate Musk’s ‘unsolicited, non-binding’ $43 bn offer

San Francisco: Twitter on Thursday said it will carefully review the “unsolicited, non-binding” proposal from Tesla CEO Elon Musk to acquire the micro-blogging platform for more than $43 billion. “The Twitter Board…
WhatsApp adding Communities, Emoji Reactions, 2GB File Sharing and more

WhatsApp has announced several new features coming to its messenger app including Communities, emoji reactions, 2GB file sharing, larger voice calls, and more. Communities on WhatsApp will enable people to bring together…
Now, Elon Musk tells US regulator he wants the entire Twitter bird or will walk away

New York: On April 13, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has delivered a letter to Twitter with non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Common Stock of the Issuer not…
Ashneer saga has no impact on our growth: BharatPe

New Delhi: Fintech platform BharatPe on Thursday refuted reports that its financial condition was hit owing to the Ashneer Grover saga, saying that it currently has $400 million in the bank with…
Elon Musk offers $54.20 per share in cash to buy Twitter

San Francisco: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday made his “best and final” offer of $54.20 per share in cash to buy 100 per cent of Twitter, in an updated filing with…
WhatsApp to boost UPI adoption for next 500 mn Indian users

New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp Thursday said that its simple, reliable and secure experience will accelerate adoption of unified payments interface (UPI) for the next 500 million Indians. Welcoming the approval by the…