Technology

Apple Music is second most used music streaming service: Report

San Francisco: Cupertino-based tech giant’s Apple Music accounts for 15 per cent of the global music streaming market, still falling behind streaming giant Spotify, which holds more than 30 per cent, says…
Meta, Google grilled over misinformation and cyberbullying, Twitter next

Sydney: An Australian government committee on Thursday grilled Meta (formerly Facebook) and Google about the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying across their platforms. Google’s director of government affairs and public policy, Lucinda…

Covid: AI-based X-rays with 98% accuracy may replace PCR tests

London: Scottish researchers have developed new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology based X-rays that can likely replace currently used PCR tests for detecting Covid-19 infections. The technology developed by experts at the University…
Non-Pro iPhone 14 models will not get 120 Hz ProMotion display

San Francisco: Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series in or around September and now a new report suggests that only the highest-end iPhone 14 models will feature Apple’s ProMotion…
Microsoft announces general availability of Surface Pro 8 in India

New Delhi: Microsoft on Thursday announced that the new Surface Pro 8 2-in-1 laptop will be available in India from February 15. The new Surface device will be available via commercial authorised…
Google launches beta of Android games on Windows PCs

San Francisco: Tech giant Google is reportedly launching a limited beta of its app to bring Android games to Windows PCs. According to The Verge, Google Play Games will be available in…
MediaTek working on hardware to support upcoming Wi-Fi 7 standard

Taipei: Taiwanese chipmaking giant MediaTek has announced that it is working on hardware to support the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 standard. According to XDADevelopers, the first devices with Wi-Fi 7 support will hit…

Apple Podcasts rolls out ‘Listen With’ collections to help users discover shows

San Francisco: Apple Podcasts is rolling out a new “Listen With” editorial franchise to give users a new way to discover podcasts. The company said “Listen With” helps users discover new shows…
Silicon-based quantum devices to herald new chip era

New Delhi: As the world grapples with chip shortage, a team of researchers has demonstrated 99 per cent accuracy with silicon-based quantum computing, paving the way to build silicon-based quantum devices compatible…
Google, Apple list harmful consequences of anti-tech bills

San Francisco: Google and Apple have expressed displeasure over an upcoming legislation in the US that would give more power to consumers and third-party developers. While the American Choice and Innovation Online…
BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave amid controversy

New Delhi: BharatPe Co-founder and Managing Director Ashneer Grover, facing a controversy over alleged using inappropriate language against Kotak Mahindra Bank’s staff, has taken voluntary leave till March-end, the fintech company announced…
Reddit revamps its block feature

San Francisco: Social discussion forum Reddit has revamped its block feature so that it functions more like other social platforms. With the change, blocking a user on Reddit will not just block…
Qualcomm announces iSIM tech to revolutionise smartphones

San Francisco: Chip-maker Qualcomm has demonstrated a working smartphone featuring the next-gen integrated SIM (iSIM) technology in partnership with Vodafone and Thales. The iSIM, which complies with GSMA specifications, embeds the SIM…
Kodak launches Mag-Safe wireless chargers for iPhone 12, 13 series

New Delhi: Kodak has unveiled two new magnetic wireless chargers in India that are compatible with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series. The devices come with a one-year warranty and will be…
Elon Musk slams UN, warns about population collapse

San Francisco: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has slammed the United Nations (UN) once again, saying that there are “not enough people” in the world and one should be more worried…