Technology
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Drones can now fly over crowds in the night
California: The US Department of Transportation has released a proposed regulation that would allow routine drone flights above crowds at night. According to Cnet, the new proposed regulation is a part of…
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Honor launches new mid-range smartphone in India
New Delhi: Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its new mid-range smartphone Honor 10 Lite in the Indian market at an event in New Delhi. The starting price for the device is Rs 13,999.…
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Global smartphone market to shrink in 2019
Seoul: The global smartphone market is expected to shrink further in 2019 due to weaker demand and other unfavourable factors, a report said on Tuesday. Global smartphone production is expected to reach…
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Microsoft to end all support for ‘Windows 7’ in 2020
San Francisco: Even though Microsoft ended mainstream support for “Windows 7” in January 2015, the software giant has now decided to put a final halt on the roll-out of free security patches…
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Huami Amazfit Verge launched in India
New Delhi: Xiaomi-backed wearable brand Huami on Monday launched its Amazfit Verge smartwatch in India on Amazon.in for Rs 11,999. The device will be available on the e-commerce platform starting January 15.…
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Samsung doesn’t see India with one lens or one portfolio: Asim Warsi
New Delhi: Unlike most Chinese smartphone manufacturers who are “one portfolio” players, South Korean giant Samsung does not see India with one lens and one portfolio and believes in serving all consumers…
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YouTube to remove share activity feature
San Francisco: Video-sharing giant YouTube has announced that it will kill the feature that allows users to automatically share their YouTube Activity on micro-blogging site Twitter after January 31. Twitter currently allows…
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Google discontinues manufacture of ‘Chromecast Audio’ device
San Francisco: Google is discontinuing the production of its “Chromecast Audio” — a Wi-Fi enabled audio streaming dongle — that allowed users to play music on speakers that were not compatible with…
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Apple smart speaker HomePod available in China, Hong Kong
San Francisco: Apple has announced the availability of its smart speaker HomePod in mainland China and Hong Kong markets, starting January 18. The system will sell for $357 in Hong Kong and…
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Google ties up with LG Uplus on VR content
Las Vegas: In line with its drive to make virtual reality (VR) content more accessible to people around the world, Google has entered into a partnership with South Korean mobile carrier LG…
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Facebook bans major digital marketing group in Philippines
Manila: Facebook on Friday said it has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines – Twinmark Media Enterprises and all its subsidiaries – from its platform for repeatedly violating its misrepresentation…
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Facebook planned to sell users’ data in 2012
San Francisco: Facebook considered selling users’ data to companies some years ago but later decided to act against it, the media reported. According to Arstechnica.com that viewed an unredacted court document, Facebook…
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Facebook brings fact-checking programme to Britain
London: Facebook has entered into a partnership with independent charity Full Fact to launch its fact-checking operation in Britain, a media report said. As part of the partnership, Full Fact will review…
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Amazon to build its own cloud gaming service: Report
Washington: Amazon is reportedly looking at grabbing a share of the gaming market with its own service. The e-commerce giant is looking to build an online gaming service. The company is in…
