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ABB has launched the world's fastest electric car charger, the Swiss engineering company said on Thursday, to plug into the booming demand for electric cars made by Tesla, Hyundai and other automakers.

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Telecom reforms to allow Vodafone Idea to invest in new tech including 5G: Non-exec chairman Kapania

During Vi's annual general meeting held online on Wednesday, Kapania said the telecom reforms will not only provide immediate financial relief to the operators through a four-year moratorium on government dues but will also give an impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India.

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'DigiSaksham' program launched to enhance digital skills of youth

Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday launched DigiSaksham, a digital skills programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that are required in an increasingly technology-driven era.

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Vivo X70 Pro Plus: Buying guide to most-expensive Vivo smartphone that runs on the most-powerful Android processor

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El Salvador's bitcoin 'experiment' leaves digital poor on the sidelines

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Facebook could face hefty fine in Russia over banned content, report says

State communications regulator Roskomnadzor said Facebook's repeated violations could see it fined 5% or 10% of its annual Russian turnover. Moscow has increased pressure on foreign tech companies over the last year as part of a long-running push to assert greater sovereignty over its segment of the internet.

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Flipkart to deploy over 2,000 electric vehicles in delivery fleet ahead of festive season

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday said it will deploy over 2,000 electric vehicles in its delivery fleet prior to the festive season and the Big Billion Days.

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iOS 15: How to find your lost or stolen iPhone even it is turned off

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Foes united vs Facebook over Instagram's effect on teens

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You will now pay less to get Aadhaar authenticated

Aadhaar custodian UIDAI has slashed the price for authentication by customers to Rs 3 from Rs 20 per instance to enable entities leverage its infrastructure for providing ease of living to people through various services and benefits.

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YouTube blocks all anti-vaccine content

YouTube will block all anti-vaccine content, moving beyond its ban on false information about the COVID vaccines to include content that contains misinformation about other approved vaccines, it said in a blog post.

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Under criticism, Facebook to highlight own positive research on Instagram and teens

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UAE block on internet calls eases for Expo 2020 site visitors

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Amazon settles with employees allegedly fired for criticizing working conditions

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Google tells you how to make Phone 13 'look' like an Android phone

With iOS 14 in 2020, Apple changed that with screen widgets and made it more ‘Android-ish’. And now after the launch of the iPhone 13, Google is giving ‘tips’ to make it look like Android phones.

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CNN denies Australians access to its Facebook pages, cites defamation risk

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Google to court: Had to make payments to 'fight’ Apple

Google was addressing the General Court on the third day of a week-long hearing as it tries to get judges to dismiss a record 4.3-billion-euro ($3.7 billion) EU antitrust fine and a European Commission order to loosen its search engine grip on Android devices.

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German IT security watchdog examines Xiaomi phone

Germany's federal cybersecurity watchdog, the BSI, is conducting a technical examination of a mobile phone manufactured by China's Xiaomi Corp, a spokesperson for the interior ministry told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Russia has threatened to block YouTube, here's why

Russian state communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it had written to Google and demanded that the restrictions be lifted. It said Russia could seek to partially or fully restrict access to YouTube if it failed to comply.

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Apple iPhone 13 buyers may face longer-than-expected delivery times: Report

Buyers of Apple's new iPhone 13 face longer-than-expected delivery times because of a wave of COVID-19 infections in Vietnam, where components for the device's new camera module are assembled, Nikkei Asia said.

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Your buying guide for Xiaomi’s slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone: Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

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Samsung fined $47 million for price fixing in Netherlands

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WeChat blocks China Evergrande messaging groups, some users say

Tencent Holdings' WeChat platform has blocked at least eight instant messaging groups used by people in China owed money by cash-strapped property giant China Evergrande Group, group members said on Wednesday.

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YouTube shuts German channels of Russian broadcaster RT

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Delivery times for iPhone 13 stretch as COVID-19 hits Vietnam suppliers: Report

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Apple, Google asked to turn in South Korea compliance plans by mid-October

Apple and Alphabet's Google have been asked to turn in by mid-October compliance plans for a new South Korean law that bans major app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payment systems.

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Microsoft to allow Epic Games, Amazon storefronts on its app store

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Micron sees dip in chip demand as PC makers face parts shortages

Micron Technology Inc forecast current-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations and warned that shipments for its memory chips were set to dip in the near term as its customers making personal computers face shortages of other parts.

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Facebook whistleblower to testify at US Senate hearing next week, lawmakers say

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Amazon announces new speaker, fitness band, home robot and more: Key specs and what may come to India and what not

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Huawei CFO's admissions won't help US in its case against the company: Experts

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Google denies carrot-and-stick tactics, defends Android phone maker deals

Google was addressing the second day of a week-long hearing as it tries to get Europe's second-highest court to annul the fine and a European Commission order to make it loosen its search engine grip on Android devices.

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Facebook to invest $50 million in its 'metaverse'

Facebook has announced USD 50 million (about Rs 370.6 crore) investment in global research and programme partners to ensure that "metaverse" is "developed responsibly".

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Google's plan to block cookies anti-competitive, advertisers tell EU

The grievance could boost the European Commission's investigation opened in June into Alphabet unit Google's Privacy Sandbox which the company said could allow businesses to target clusters of consumers without identifying individuals.

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Croma and Qualcomm Technologies come together to launch 5G Friday

Croma, India's leading electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has launched "5G Friday" campaign to help the consumers upgrade to a 5G smartphone powered by Snapdragon products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the world's leading wireless technology innovator.

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Kerala High Court sets aside state government order banning online rummy

The state government's decision to ban online rummy was on Monday set aside by the Kerala High Court which said the game would not amount to gambling, as claimed by the LDF government. Justice T R Ravi set aside the Kerala government's decision, saying it was arbitrary and unconstitutional.

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Australian regulator aims to rein in Google's advertising power

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How 2022 may be the big year for Apple and Tesla in India

The two big-ticket investments in India this year -- Tesla and Apple -- which were set to lift the country as a brand on the world map and further end dependence on China-led investments in the tech and auto sectors, has somewhat been delayed owing to the pandemic and global chip shortage. Nonetheless, both the giants now aim to rewrite their India manufacturing story next year as Covid slows down.

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Video chat BlueJeans aims to bring virtual watercooler talk to remote workers

Verizon Communications Inc's video chat app BlueJeans announced on Monday that it will begin testing a feature called Spaces, or virtual rooms where people as 3D cartoonish avatars can hang out, overhear conversations and join them.

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Alibaba apps start offering WeChat Pay option after government orders

China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has begun offering payment services from Tencent Holdings Ltd's WeChat on a number of its apps, after the government ordered major tech firms to stop blocking each other's services and links.

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Digital Health ID is like an ‘Aadhaar card’ for your medical history: What it will do, how does it work and all details

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Cryptocurrencies see 6th straight week of inflows, led by bitcoin: CoinShares data

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds posted inflows for a sixth consecutive week, as investors viewed recent regulatory challenges in the sector as buying opportunities, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday.

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Competition, chips, AI on table at first US-EU trade and tech meet

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SK Innovation to invest $4.3 billion in US battery production with Ford Motor

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Facebook invests $50 million to build the 'metaverse' in responsible manner

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Chile central bank to decide on roll-out of digital currency in 2022

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TikTok hits 1 billion monthly active users globally

TikTok has experienced surges in users around the world in the past few years, despite regulatory scrutiny it is facing in the United States and other regions.

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Apple's new iPhone to take longer to reach customers: Analysts

Apple Inc's customers will have to wait for a few more weeks to lay their hands on the new iPhone 13 as supply chain delays and strong demand lead to one of the longest waiting times for the phone in recent years, analysts said.

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Smartphone firms set to ship 52 million devices in Q3

Backed by a surge in consumers upgrading their smartphones after a year plus of surviving the pandemic, the quarterly shipment numbers are set to cross the 47-49-million-unit mark in pre-Covid 2019.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on'

TikTok had been ordered by then-U.S. President Donald Trump to separate its U.S. version from Chinese parent ByteDance because of national security concerns about the collection of U.S. users' data. Microsoft in August 2020 began talks on the proposed acquisition but the deal collapsed by September.

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Apple, Samsung and OnePlus phones that will be available at 'big discounts' in Diwali sale on Amazon and Flipkart

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Smartphone sensor data has potential to detect cannabis intoxication: Study

A smartphone sensor, much like what is used in GPS systems, might be a way to determine whether or not someone is intoxicated after consuming marijuana, a new study suggests.

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Scientists develop 3D printed vaccine patches, claim them to be more effective than jabs

Scientists have developed a three-dimensional (3D) printed vaccine patch that provides greater protection than a typical immunisation shot.

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How to type in Hindi and other regional languages in Google Docs using voice

steps to use voice typing on google docs

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7 smart gym equipments for home to help you stay fit

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PM Narendra Modi launches digital health ID

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission through video conferencing on Monday.

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Wikipedia parent's new CEO wants to make it more global

Maryana Iskander will take over at the Wikimedia Foundation in January.

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Private Relay on iPhone: How to enable and things you should keep in mind

Apple iCloud Private Relay is among the most interesting security and privacy features that Apple introduced with iOS15 at WWDC this year. The feature was introduced as a part of iCloud+ and is now available in iOS 15 and iPad OS15 devices in beta.

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Google slams EU antitrust regulators for ignoring Apple

Alphabet unit Google has criticised EU antitrust regulators for ignoring rival Apple as it launched a bid to get Europe's second-highest court to annul a record 4.34-billion euro ($5.1 billion) fine related to its Android operating system.

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Telefonica to migrate systems onto cloud in deal with Oracle

The telecoms operator, which already uses Oracle data systems, will transfer them to a fully cloud-based platform supporting its internal and commercial operations, including business intelligence services and billing, revenue and customer management products.

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Facebook has put Instagram Kids on hold, here's why

The announcement follows a withering series by the Wall Street Journal, which reported that Facebook was aware that the use of Instagram by some teenage girls led to mental health issues and anxiety.

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Google in court to appeal EU's 2018 Android antitrust case

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Some Apple, Tesla suppliers suspend production in China amid power pinch

Several Apple Inc and Tesla Inc suppliers have suspended production at some Chinese factories for a number of days to comply with tighter energy consumption policies, putting supply chains at risk in the peak season for electronics goods.

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Xiaomi engaging expert to assess Lithuania censorship claims

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Twitter will allow hosts to add topics in Spaces

Micro-blogging site Twitter is adding topics to Spaces for hosts to tag their Spaces with up to three relevant topics.

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WinZO announces 3rd Game Developer Fund of USD 20 million

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EU says US trade, tech council to boost its clout, set rules for 21st century

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Crypto-linked stocks plunge in Hong Kong, bitcoin steadies

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Chinese tech execs support 'common prosperity', helping SMEs at internet summit

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China's Geely to set up 5,000 battery swapping stations by 2025

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Tesla Shanghai to make 300,000 cars Jan-Sept despite chip shortage: Sources

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Google to slash amount it keeps from sales on its cloud marketplace: Report

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Realme Book Slim review: A sleek and stable performer

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14 lesser-known Google Drive features that make your life easier

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Scientists develop sensor to detect chemicals used in high-energy explosives

Indian scientists have for the first time developed a thermally stable and cost-effective electronic polymer-based sensor for rapidly detecting nitro-aromatic chemicals used in high-energy explosives, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) said

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Apple iPhone 13 goes on sale, Sony’s new Rs 13 lakh TV, new launches from Redmi, Realme and more

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Looking for a case to protect your iPhone: Here are 20 stylish options

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Flexbike bike review: Ride to fitness

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DoT amends norms to allow active infra sharing among telcos, get satellite support via VSAT

Earlier, only mobile towers and some active electronic components in the network were allowed to be shared among telecom service providers (TSPs). Industry body COAI said there was a long pending demand by telcos to allow sharing of all active components in the network.

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Russia boosts online monitoring tools in clampdown on banned content

Russia will add three new tools to its technological arsenal as part of its fight against banned content online, state procurement documents showed, a move that critics fear could further stifle political dissent.

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Huawei CFO leaves for China, detained Canadians head home

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou flew home to China on Friday after reaching an agreement with U.S. prosecutors to end the bank fraud case against her, relieving a point of tension between China and the United States.

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Piaggio's India arm sets up first EV facility in Chennai

"We are happy to open our first EV exclusive showroom in Tamil Nadu at Chennai. Chennai being a big metro and a major business hub, inter-city transportation business is one of the major economic drivers," said Saju Nair, EVP and Head of Commercial Vehicle Business, Piaggio India Pvt Ltd.

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Gaming addiction: Kerala to open digital de-addiction centres for children

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced setting up of "digital de-addiction centres" in the state

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Cyber fraud: Thane man loses Rs 5.30 lakh to cyber criminal

A Thane man studying in Dublin University in Ireland has allegedly lost Rs 5.30 lakh to a cyber fraudster, police said on Saturday. Mandar Kotnis, pursuing his Masters in Computer Science, had gone to Ireland on September 2 this year, and got a call on September 23 from a person who identified himself as an Irish official.

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Neo-Nazis are still on Facebook and they're making money: Report

All told, there are at least 54 Facebook profiles belonging to 39 entities that the German government and civil society groups have flagged as extremist

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Why Google Chrome’s incognito mode may be a ‘problem’ for Sundar Pichai

Google has been accused of unlawfully tracking user's internet use while browsing Incognito in Chrome browser.

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You can now get free Windows 11 update, here’s how

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Amazon & Flipkart Diwali sales: What we know so far

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Chinese gaming firms vow self-regulation amid crackdown on teen addiction

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A gadget that helps visually-impaired people

As she walks down a Paris sidewalk, visually-impaired Frenchwoman Laurence Jamet approaches a garbage can blocking her path. A beep sounds in her ears to warn her of the obstacle, she takes a step to the right to dodge it, and continues on her way.

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World's highest electric vehicle charging station inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh's Kaza

In a bid to promote a sustainable environment, the world's highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated in Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.

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Modi, Morrison agree on low emissions tech partnership, "ultra low cost" solar programme

India currently has the world's fastest-growing solar energy programme and has expanded access to clean cooking fuel to cover over 80 million households, making it one of the largest clean energy drives globally.

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AWS, MeitY Startup Hub partner to boost growth of startups in India

Amazon Internet Services Pvt Ltd (AISPL) on Friday said it has inked an agreement with MeitY Startup Hub to promote technology innovation and the sustainable growth of start-ups in India. AISPL undertakes the resale and marketing of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud services in India.

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China bans crypto trading and mining, bitcoin stumbles

China's most powerful regulators on Friday intensified the country's crackdown on cryptocurrency with a blanket ban on all crypto transactions and crypto mining, hitting bitcoin and other major coins and pressuring crypto and blockchain-related stocks.

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Apple Watch Series 7 could have a secret wireless connection, claims report

A report has claimed that the Watch Series 7 will come with a secret 60.5GHz wireless connection.

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India's Silicon Valley state seeks to ban online gaming

The Indian state of Karnataka, home to India's Silicon Valley, has proposed a ban on online games involving betting and wagering, sparking concerns that growing state regulations could hit the nascent but booming sector.

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Google plea against 'information leak' attempt to frustrate proceedings, CCI tells HC

Competition Commission of India told the Delhi High Court that Google's plea against the alleged leak of confidential probe information was wholly misplaced and an attempt to frustrate the proceedings related to its Android smartphone agreements.

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China turns the screws in crypto crackdown

China intensified a crackdown on cryptocurrency trading, vowing to root out "illegal" activity in trading of bitcoin and other virtual currencies and issuing a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency mining.

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Realme Narzo 50A v 30A: What’s new, what’s not

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Death Stranding Director’s Cut launched: Here are the new features it adds

Action role-playing game Death Stranding’s Director’s Cut has launched today.

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Twitter appointed officers in compliance with new IT Rules, Centre tells Delhi HC

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter has appointed Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Resident Grievance Officer (RGO), and Nodal Contact Person in compliance with the new IT Rules. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), in a short affidavit, said Twitter has acknowledged that the personnel (CCO, Nodal Contact Person, and RGO) are appointed as the company's employees and not as 'contingent workers'.

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Facebook explains content it demotes in news feed in bid for transparency

Facebook Inc on Thursday said it reduces the distribution of certain content including clickbait, posts with "sensationalist" or exaggerated health claims or low-quality videos on its news feed, and outlined its content guidelines as the social media platform faces increased scrutiny over how it displays content to users.

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White House prods companies on chips information request

The White House pressed automakers, chip companies and others on Thursday to provide information on the ongoing semiconductor crisis that has forced cuts to U.S. auto production, and to take the lead in helping solve it.

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ExpressVPN employees complain about ex-spy's top role at company

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Russia's Navalny criticises Apple, Google over app removal, social media posts say

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Google and Apple showed "cowardice" and acted as accomplices of Russian President Vladimir Putin by removing a voting app before this month's election, according to his social media accounts.

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Twitter rolls out bitcoin tipping, safety features in product push

Twitter Inc will allow people to tip their favorite content creators with bitcoin and will launch a fund to pay some users who host audio chat rooms on its Spaces feature, the company said.

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Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers

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Amazon infuses Rs 450 crore in Amazon Pay

Amazon has infused Rs 450 crore into its payments unit in India, Amazon Pay, according to regulatory documents. The fresh infusion comes just ahead of the festive season where the US e-commerce giant will compete for head-on against Walmart-owned Flipkart and others.

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iPhone 13 series goes on sale: How much money you can get in exchange for your Android phone on Apple Store

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Google offers to settle EU antitrust probe into adtech: Report

Alphabet unit Google is seeking to settle an EU antitrust investigation into its digital advertising business, a person familiar with the matter said, a move that could help it stave off a disruptive, lengthy probe and a possible hefty fine.

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US and EU likely to target Big Tech at trade and tech council meet: Report

The United States and European Union plan to take a more unified approach to limit the growing market power of Big Tech companies, according to a draft memo seen by Reuters.

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Digital companies' data hegemony may lead to "attention economy", says Competition Comm chief

Competition Commission chief Ashok Kumar Gupta on Thursday flagged that data hegemony by some digital companies may lead to "attention economy" in which big tech players work to capture users' attention, build profiles of their choices and sell the profiles to advertisers.

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Delhi HC to hear Google's plea on Friday against 'leak' of CCI probe information to media

The Delhi High Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea by Internet giant Google protesting against alleged leak of information to media relating to an ongoing investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into Google's Android smartphone agreements

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Samsung in talks with Tesla to make next-gen self-driving chips

Since the beginning of this year, Tesla and Samsung have discussed chip design multiple times and exchanged chip prototypes for Tesla's upcoming Hardware 4 self-driving computer, the Korea Economic Daily reported, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

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California becomes first US state to set quota limits for retailers like Amazon

California on Wednesday became the first state to bar mega-retailers from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas that interfere with bathroom and rest breaks under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that grew from Amazon's drive to speed goods to consumers more quickly.

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General Electric is buying this tech firm for $1.45 billion

US conglomerate General Electric Co said on Thursday it would buy BK Medical for $1.45 billion in cash to tap into the firm's surgical and therapeutic technology.

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Apple, Intel, carmakers to attend White House meeting on chip shortage

USA-Intel, Apple, carmakers to attend White House meeting on chip shortage

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Centre to procure 200 drones to expedite land mapping

The Central government has decided to procure 200 drones under the Survey of Villages for Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Area (Svamitva) project for terrain mapping in plain and undulating areas and the tender for the same was issued last week.

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Esri India introduces new drone mapping software Site Scan for ArcGIS

The recent announcement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on the New Drone Rules 2021, simplified the procedures and reduced the compliances required for operating a drone in India.

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Some iPhone users are now getting ‘storage warning’ after updating to iOS 15

This week Apple released iOS 15 for its iPhone models and just a couple of days after the release, users have reported a bug in the new operating system.

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Apple's letter to Fortnite maker warns of 5-year ban

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games Inc., said Wednesday it's been told by Apple that the game will be "blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem" until the companies' legal case is resolved and all appeals are exhausted, which could take as long as five years.

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How to hide your email on iPhone with iOS 15

Hide My Email let users create unique, random email addresses to use with apps, website and services instead of their personal email IDs. So, the personal email ID remains private and that results in reduced newsletters, unnecessary spam, advertisements and promotions.

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YouTube testing offline video download feature for these users

To download any video, users can have to click on the ‘download’ button while watching a video or click on the 3-dot menu while browsing.

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GM invests in Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta

General Motors Co said on Thursday it will invest $300 million in Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to develop self-driving technologies for future models in China, its first such tie-up in the world's biggest car market.

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Self-driving tech co Aurora to test driverless delivery with FedEx

Self-driving technology company Aurora will begin piloting trucks loaded with its software this week to haul goods for U.S. package delivery firm FedEx Corp between Dallas and Houston, albeit with a safety driver.

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Bengaluru 23rd, Delhi 36th in global startup ranking

Bengaluru was ranked 23rd among the top 30 global startup ecosystems by policy advisory and research organisation Startup Genome’s The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021. The city was at No. 26 in the 2020 rankings. It improved its ratings in areas like funding, connectedness, and knowledge. Delhi was among the runners' up, with a rank of 36, buoyed mainly by funding. Mumbai was No. 1 among the Emerging Ecosystems.

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Government warns Android phone users of banking scam app: How not to become a victim

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Bangalore rises up in global startup ecosystem ranks, Delhi and Mumbai follow: Report

Bangalore rose up three spots to be ranked 23rd in an annual analysis of the world's most favourable ecosystems to build a globally successful startup, according to a report released here on Wednesday that is topped by the Silicon Valley in California.

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CS Go Operation Riptide arrives: New maps, missions, agents and more

First-person shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive, more popularly known as CS:Go has announced new gameplay content in the form of Operation Riptide DLC.

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5 affordable TWS earbuds for your new iPhone starting at Rs 2,499

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US government panel reviewing Zoom deal to buy Five9

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Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian app

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Karnataka bill to ban online skill gaming casts shadow on Fantasy Sports during IPL & T20 WC

The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed in the Karnataka Assembly to prohibit online skill games like fantasy sports, rummy and poker in the state, has cast a shadow on online fantasy sports.

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German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars

Global auto hub Germany is in sharp focus. It is already betting billions on hydrogen fuel in sectors like steel and chemicals to meet climate targets, and closely-fought elections this month could see the Greens enter the coalition government and further push the technology.

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CMS IT Services releases the CXO's guide to leveraging emerging technology

CMS IT Services today unveiled their guide - 'Staying competitive in the post-pandemic decade' authored by Executive Director Anuj Vaid, that discusses the most transformative technologies for the next decade and offers insights on which horses to back in the technology race.

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A life and death question for regulators: Is Tesla's autopilot safe?

Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance feature whose current version does not render vehicles autonomous, the company says on its website. Tesla says that drivers must agree to keep hands on the wheel and maintain control of their vehicles before enabling the system.

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Facebook says it spent over $13 billion on safety since 2016

The social media giant said it now has 40,000 people working on safety and security, compared with 10,000 five years ago.

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Google to buy more office space in NYC as big tech swoops down on real estate

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Lithuania asks citizens to avoid buying Chinese phones due to censorship concerns

Flagship phones sold in Europe by China's smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp have a built-in ability to detect and censor terms such as "Free Tibet", "Long live Taiwan independence" or "democracy movement", Lithuania's state-run cybersecurity body said on Tuesday.

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US President Joe Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks

The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange over its alleged role in enabling illegal payments from ransomware attacks, officials said, part of a broader crackdown on the growing threat.

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Facebook Oversight Board seeks clarity on review system for high-profile users

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Salesforce rival Freshworks raises $1.03 billion in US IPO, valued at $10.13 billion

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SoftBank leads $680 million funding round in NFT fantasy soccer game Sorare

Founded in 2018, Sorare is an online game where players buy officially licensed cards representing soccer players and build teams which play against each other, with the outcome based on the players' performance in real-life games.

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Uber could post first adjusted profit this quarter as ride demand returns

Uber said on Tuesday it was expecting adjusted EBITDA, a profitability metric it uses, to breakeven in the third quarter. It forecast between a loss of $25 million and a profit of $25 million, compared with the prior forecast of a loss of $100 million.

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EU plans to legislate for common phone charger despite Apple grumbles

The European Union executive and EU lawmakers have been pushing for a common charger for over a decade, saying it would be better for the environment and more convenient for users.

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Facebook launches new models of Portal video chat device

The social media company also said it was testing with several U.S. companies a service for businesses to remotely manage Portal work accounts and devices.

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Gmail tips: 15 useful features of Gmail you may not have found yet and how to use them

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JPMorgan takes on British rivals with launch of digital bank Chase

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Japan regulator to oversee computer system at Mizuho, Nikkei says

Japan's banking regulator will jointly oversee system management at Mizuho Financial Group's retail arm, as part of an administrative action against the bank following a series of technical failures, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.

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India's highest altitude institute gets LiFi network

The Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) has become the first-of-its-kind institute in the Union Territory to have an internet connection using Light Fidelity (LiFi) technology.

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Toshiba's developed technology for shortening verification times for automotive semiconductors

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba,) has developed a model-based development (MBD) simulation technology that shortens verification times for automotive

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Ascosys launches e-learning platform 'Gyansrota'

In a major boost to the educational sector, through the development of digital content, a new eLearning platform named GYANSROTA was inaugurated in Vivanta Guwahati.

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UniPin is now available in India

UniPin's presence in India serves as a starting point to expand into South Asia after previously building a strong audience in Southeast Asia.

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Data integration startup Fivetran raises $565 million at $5.6 billion valuation

Fivetran, a data integration startup, said on Monday it had raised $565 million in its latest funding round led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, bringing the company's total valuation to $5.6 billion.

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Infosys has partnered with ServiceNow, here's why

Infosys will leverage its industry cloud blueprints, part of Infosys Cobalt, and deploy ServiceNow Operations Technology Management, to support manufacturing industries as they digitise their factories, floors, and plant operations.

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Regulators not up to speed on banks' digital marketplaces, EU watchdog says

Regulators have little understanding of risks from banks creating digital marketplaces with tech companies and a framework is needed to spot potential contagion if things go wrong, the European Union's banking watchdog said on Tuesday.

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Bitcoin attempts recovery as Evergrande-led selloff eases

Bitcoin, the biggest and the best known cryptocurrency, traded around $43,000, recovering from a fall to $40,192 earlier in the session. It hit a four-month high of $52,000 on Sept 6.

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Government's plan for tighter e-commerce rules faces internal dissent

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Focus Mode in iOS 15: A complete guide on how it works and customise it as per your need

The new Focus Mode in iOS 15 is Apple's way of making Do Not Disturb Mode better and more functional. Apple has made certain improvisation to the good old DND mode to make and added a couple of new features like creating filters for calls and messages, setting auto-reply to let people know you aren’t available along with several other customisations and automation.

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Selling your old Apple iPhone or iPad: Don’t forget to do these 6 important things

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US states rally around proposed laws to rein in Big Tech

The letter, which was addressed to leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives, expressed explicit support for six bills that passed the House Judiciary Committee in June. Four of the bills directly address Big Tech's platform powers while two others empower enforcers.

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Robinhood testing crypto wallet, cryptocurrency transfer features: Report

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Twitter seeks to settle 2016 class action lawsuit for $800 million

Twitter, former Chief Executive Officer Richard Costolo and former Chief Financial Officer Anthony Noto denied wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlement, which requires Tigar's approval.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum slump as market selloff widens

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What iOS 15 brings to your iPhone: 15 main features

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E-commerce created inequality during Covid, impacted rights of small vendors: NHRC

NHRC chairperson justice (retd) Arun Kumar Mishra has said that e-commerce has created "inequality" during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting rights of small vendors, which need to be protected.

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Didi co-founder Liu told associates she intends to step down: Report

Didi Global Inc co-founder and President Jean Liu has told some close associates that she intends to step down, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese ride-hailing giant faces intense regulatory scrutiny following its New York listing earlier this year.

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iOS 15 is here: How to update your iPhone to the latest operating system

The wait for iPhone users is finally over as iOS 15 is now available for download. Unveiled at WWDC 2021 in June, iOS 15 brings a host of new features to iPhones. Along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15 is also available to download.

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UK PM to challenge Jeff Bezos over Amazon's tax record: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a face-to-face meeting will challenge Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over his company's tax record, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

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Parents in China laud gaming restrictions on kids

Like many other parents, Li is happy with new government restrictions that limit children to just three hours weekly of online gaming time - an hour between 8 pm and 9 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday most weeks.

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Huawei to launch Mate 50 in October: Report

A senior expert of the DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) has claimed that Huawei is planning to launch Mate series flagship some time in October.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro could come with 33W fast charging: Report

The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones are coming this year.

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Oracle uses AI to automate parts of digital marketing

Oracle is competing against firms like Adobe Inc and Salesforce.com Inc to sell cloud-based software used for marketing business-to-business products that typically cost thousands of dollars or more...

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Amazon to launch voice shopping in Hindi soon

The e-commerce platform has also announced that customers can now access Amazon.in in Marathi and Bengali, in addition to the five previously available languages – Hindi, English, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

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We take allegations of improper actions seriously, investigate them fully: Amazon

Amid reports of Amazon probing bribery-related charges against some of its legal representatives in India, the US e-commerce giant on Monday said it takes allegations of improper actions seriously and investigates them fully to take appropriate action.

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Facebook overrun by vax lies despite denying fuelling hesitancy: Report

Facebook researchers in May compared the problem to QAnon and allegations of election fraud "with a relatively few number of actors creating a large percentage of the content and growth"...

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Realme Watch 2 Pro review: A worthy budget choice

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AppleCare+ expands to more countries, now in France, Italy

Announced in an updated support document, users in France, Italy and Spain might be able to purchase additional coverage if they paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

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Flipkart partners Davinta to offer credit facilities to MSMEs, kiranas

Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of Flipkart Group, on Saturday said it has partnered with SME lending platform Davinta to offer a 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) credit facility to its retailers.

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Amazon adds 3 Indic languages for seller registration, account management services

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Read Rajasthan government’s advisory to parent and teachers on online gaming

The parents and teachers have been asked to keep a watch if children are behaving in an abnormal manner and whether they are mostly involved in online activities, sudden increase in time spent online, especially on social media, and they turn aggressive after using the internet.

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These iPhones and iPads will change starting today

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Japan's Mitsui, Modec launch digital efficiency service for energy firms

Japan's trading house Mitsui & Co and its affiliate ocean engineering firm Modec Inc have launched a digital service to help improve the productivity of energy and other companies, aiming for sales of up to $100 million in five years.

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Forgot your Aadhaar number or enrolment ID: How to find it online

The Aadhaar number is important as it is acceptable at most places even if the person is not carrying the physical copy of an Aadhar card.

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Apple iPhone 13, price cut for older iPhones & more

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Poco F3 GT review: Smart design, sharp performance

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Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Ultra review: Gets it right

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10 books Satya Nadella and Jeff Bezos want you to read

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1 in 2 South Asians concerned about the damage smartphones causes to wellbeing

As the world adjusts to a post-pandemic reality dominated by technology, public concerns about the dangers of over-consumption are gathering pace. According to a major new survey from Saudi-based cultural institute, Ithra, over one in two (56 per cent)are worried about the impact of Internet and smartphone use on their health.

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Two spacetech startups get access to Isro facilities, expertise to test rocket systems

Top Agnikul officials met department of space (DoS) secretary and Isro Chairman, K Sivan, who assured all support from DoS for qualifying Agnikul launch vehicle systems.

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Xiaomi patents earthquake monitoring tech for smartphones: Here's how it works

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has published a patent for 'Method and Equipment for Realizing Seismic Monitoring of Mobile Devices' with publication number CN113406696A.

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Desktops, laptops and tablet market in India: What “worked and didn't” for top 5 companies in Q2-2021

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Teamsters organising workers' unions at 9 Amazon.com facilities in Canada

The campaigns could be seen as a bet by the Teamsters that early success unionizing employees in a more labour-friendly market such as Canada will inspire similar results south of the border, where Amazon has so far fended off unionization attempts.

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How Google and Apple have changed their apps as polling begins in Russia

Facing Kremlin pressure, Apple and Google on Friday removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities, as polls opened for three days of balloting in Russia's parliamentary

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8 features of Apple's most-expensive 2021 iPhone that you will get in cheapest iPhone of the year

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Japanese shares post 4th weekly gain on catch-up trade, chipmakers boost

Hopes from the new leadership, rising COVID-19 vaccinations and easing infections have powered a 8.58% jump in the Nikkei share average for the month so far. Despite a fall in the past two sessions, the index is still ending with a 0.39% weekly gain, marking an increase for fourth straight week.

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Karnataka government tables bill in assembly to ban online gambling

The Karnataka government on Friday tabled a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling or betting in the state and providing for a maximum imprisonment of three years or fine of up to Rs one lakh for any violation.

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New AI tool can help treat COVID-19 patients globally: Study

A team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict how much extra oxygen a COVID-19 patient might need during hospital care.

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Samsung to hold developer conference online in October

Samsung Electronics has announced that its technology conference will take place online for the first time next month amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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iPhone users, Apple is giving 20% bonus on your Apple ID: All details

Apple is running a promotional offer for customers adding funds to their Apple ID via Apple Store. As a part of the offer, the company is offering a 20% bonus when adding funds to their Apple ID.

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SpaceX, Blue Origin to make Moon lander design for NASA

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin features in the list of five US companies NASA selected for making Moon lander designs, the US space agency has said.

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Pre-orders for iPhone 13 outpace iPhone 12 in China

Customers in China have placed more than 2 million pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 13 lineup, surpassing the number of iPhone 12 pre-orders in 2020, the media reported.

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Smartphones, gadgets worth over Rs 26 lakh burgled from Nagpur store

A gang of burglars allegedly broke into a store and stole several costly smartphones, power banks and other electronic gadgets collectively worth over Rs 26 lakh in Dharampeth area of Nagpur, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday, they said.

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Hungary: Statue honouring mysterious Bitcoin founder unveiled

Erected in a business park near the Danube River in Budapest, the bust sits atop a stone plinth engraved with the name of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the mysterious developer of Bitcoin whose true identity is unknown.

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RAEGR launches USB-C hubs RapidLink 1250 and RapidLink 1550

Bengaluru-based consumer lifestyle technology brand RAEGR has announced two new accessories -- RapidLink 1250 and RapidLink 1550 -- for Apple iPad Pro, MacBooks and Android smartphone users. The RAEGR RapidLink 1250 is priced at Rs 3,999 and RAEGR RapidLink 1550 at Rs 4,999. Both the accessories are available on Amazon India’s website.

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Russia elections: Google, Apple remove Navalny app from stores

Russia demanded this month that Apple and Google remove the app from their stores, saying a refusal to do so would be treated as meddling in its parliamentary election.

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China sets up platform to report gaming firm violations

Chinese regulators have set up a platform that allows the public to report on gaming companies they believe are violating restrictions on online game times for children.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India gets September v1.6 update: Here's what's new

South Korean game developer Krafton on Friday said that it is rolling out a new update -- version 1.6 -- to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) with new features.

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US, Dubai and other places where Apple iPhone 13 series is 'significantly cheaper' than India

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El Salvador body to investigate complaints about government's bitcoin purchases, ATM kiosks

El Salvador this month became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, a move championed by the country's popular President Nayib Bukele.

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Facebook to target harmful coordination by real accounts using playbook against fake networks

The new approach, reported here for the first time, uses the tactics usually taken by Facebook's security teams for wholesale shutdowns of networks engaged in influence operations that use false accounts to manipulate public debate, such as Russian troll farms.

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Tesla to work with global regulators to ensure data security: Elon Musk

"With the rapid growth of autonomous driving technologies, data security of vehicles is drawing more public concerns than ever before," Musk said in a video speech, adding data security is not only the responsibility of a single company.

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Facebook launches new messaging, business tools for brands

The new features will help Facebook, already a leader in digital advertising, offer personalized shopping experiences to its users.

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GM extends EV Bolt production halt to mid-October

The largest U.S. automaker said the extension of the production halt at its Orion Assembly plant will go through at least Oct. 15. GM also said it was cutting production at six other North American assembly plants because of the ongoing semiconductor chips shortage.

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Tim Cook, Elon Musk among Time's 100 most influential people of 2021

Tech honchos like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are among the list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2021 according to TIME's newly published rankings.

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Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal on launching JioPhoneNext rival, talking to Mukesh Ambani, Vodafone CEO and more

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China tells firms to boost cyber, data security oversight on connected vehicles

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Byju's acquires coding platform Tynker

Edtech firm Byju's will acquire coding platform Tynker for an undisclosed amount to further accelerate expansion in US market expansion, according to a joint statement issued by both companies.

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PUBG: New State crosses 40 million pre-registrations globally

New State has officially secured more than 40 million pre-registrations on Google Play and App Store following its second Alpha Test in 28 countries last month.

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Why Apple may have to go the France and Brazil way in Taiwan

A consumer protection group in Taiwan has called for an investigation into Apple's decision to sell iPhones without chargers.

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China slows game approvals to enforce tough new rules: Report

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India second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally: India Head

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Face recognition software to check quarantine status being trialled in Australian states

Australia's two most populous states are trialling facial recognition software that lets police check people are home during COVID-19 quarantine, expanding trials that have sparked controversy to the vast majority of the country's population.

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PLI scheme for auto sector to help attract Tesla to India: Heavy Industries minister

Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey on Thursday expressed hope that the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the auto sector will help to attract US electric car major Tesla to set up a manufacturing base in India.

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Engineering jobs abroad: Stripe to add more jobs in Dublin

Digital payments processor Stripe Inc will add hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin over the next three years, the United States' most valuable technology startup said on Thursday.

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FTC staff to present findings on Big Tech's smaller acquisitions

The agency, which began holding open meetings after progressive Lina Khan became chair in June, will hear about Big Tech acquisitions done between 2010 and 2019. In addition to Facebook and Google, the agency also gathered data from Amazon.com, Apple and Microsoft.

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Cisco forecasts growth from software shift, but chip prices pressure profits

The company gave a fiscal 2025 revenue forecast with a midpoint of $62.9 billion, saying it expects a compound annual growth rate of 5% to 7%. Cisco predicted the same growth rate for adjusted profits, targeting a midpoint of $4.07 per share in fiscal 2025.

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First all-civilian crew launched aboard SpaceX rocket ship

The quartet of amateur astronauts, led by the American founder and chief executive of financial services firm Shift4 Payments Inc, Jared Isaacman, lifted off just before sunset from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, and the spacecraft roared into the darkened skies.

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Former AWS veteran Charlie Bell to head cybersecurity ops at Microsoft

Bell, who will start as an executive vice president, indicated in a LinkedIn post that his role will include dealing with digital fraud, ransomware attacks and with public exposure of private data.

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Videogame publisher EA delays launch of Battlefield 2042 by a month

The company said the pandemic had created unforeseen challenges for the game's developers in building the next generation of Battlefield.

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WhatsApp launches test of in-app business directory

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Planning to buy the new iPhone 13 series phones: Here’s how much Apple will give you for your old iPhone

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Amazon-backed startup Rivian starts production of electric pickup truck

Rivian has received regulatory approvals from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, and its debut EVs are ready for sale in all 50 U.S. states, a company spokesperson said.

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EU Commission wants to know when spectrum is available in digital push

The EU executive also wants to spur European Union countries to achieve ambitious digital targets with yearly reports that could expose who the laggards are.

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Goldman Sachs to buy lender GreenSky in $2.24 billion deal

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Wednesday it would buy GreenSky Inc, a fintech platform that provides consumer loans for home improvement, in an all-stock deal valued at $2.24 billion.

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Government approves PLI scheme for drones, drone components

The Union government on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components with an allocation of Rs 120 crore spread over three financial years, the civil aviation ministry said.

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PIL filed against Google Pay over unauthorised access to Aadhaar and bank data

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought response from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on a PIL alleging unauthorized access, use and storage of users' Aadhaar and banking information by Google Pay.

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OneWeb launches satellites in global internet service push

The launch, carried out by Arianespace, keeps OneWeb on track to start a service in swathes of the northern hemisphere this year and to deliver a global service next year.

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EU plans 'Chips Act' to promote semi-conductor self sufficiency

"We will present a new European Chips Act. The aim is to jointly create a state-of-the-art European chip ecosystem, including production. That ensures our security of supply and will develop new markets for ground-breaking European tech," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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Problems continue to plague El Savador's bitcoin rollout

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Snap Inc hires first global head of platform safety

Snap said that after a long search it hired Jacqueline Beauchere, who will represent its safety work to regulators, lawmakers and partners and help advise on new policies and initiatives. Beauchere was at Microsoft for more than 20 years including as its chief online safety officer.

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Tech is make-or-break issue for EU, chief executive says

The European Union's future hinges on its level of technological prowess, in particular access to chips crucial for everything from smartphones to electric scooters to factories, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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After being fined, Google says it offers $10 billion in consumer benefits in South Korea

Google said that it annually provides 5.1 trillion won worth of benefits for South Koreans through its Play Store, 4.2 trillion won through its search engine service, and 2.5 trillion won through its productivity apps

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MNC tech centres to employ 2 million in India by 2025

Global capability centres (GCC) are expected to employ 2 million people in India by 2025, up from the current 1.3 million, a new report on the GCC landscape by Nasscom and Zinnov said. GCCs are the technology centres of foreign companies in India. They used to be called captive centres, but many in the industry now prefer the term GCCs, given the growing maturity of these centres and the greater autonomy they now enjoy.

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Microsoft to buy back up to $60 billion in shares; names Brad Smith vice chair

Microsoft said the buyback program has no expiration date and may be terminated at any time, and that it would pay a dividend of $0.62 per share - 6 cents over the previous quarter.

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Ex-US intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE

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TikTok's lead EU regulator opens two data privacy probes

Ireland's Data Protection Commission, which is lead EU regulator for many of the world's top internet firms due to the location of their regional headquarters, is allowed to impose fines of up to 4% of global revenue.

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Cyber crime spreads in Australia as COVID-19 pushes more people online

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Coinbase upsizes debt offering to $2 billion

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Apple iPhone 13 series launched: Biggest features of 4 new iPhones, price, availability, what's inside the box and all key details for buyers

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Apple cuts prices of these iPhones in India: Here are the new prices

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100 million devices have been updated to HarmonyOS 2.0

Tech giant Huawei has reached another milestone as 100 million devices have been updated to the in-house OS -- HarmonyOS 2.0.

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Apple AirPods 3 may sport new design, but why no ANC

Tech giant Apple is expected to announce the new generation of AirPods along with the unveiling of the new lineup of iPhones on Tuesday late night (September 14).

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What's on tap at Apple's 'California streaming' event

The Silicon Valley company is expected to announce a number of upgrades to its iPhone, including a new A-series chipset, better night mode in cameras and the latest WiFi specification, at the special event, which will be held virtually at 1000 PT (1700 GMT).

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Massachusetts to investigate T-Mobile data breach

Massachusetts' attorney general said on Tuesday she will investigate the cyberattack against T-Mobile US Inc that exposed personal information of more than 53 million people.

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Here's why Russia has fined Facebook and Twitter again

A Russian court on Tuesday said it had fined U.S. social media giants Facebook and Twitter for failing to delete content that Moscow deems illegal, part of a wider crackdown on the internet and Big Tech.

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Zoom planning to add live translation for 12 languages

Video conferencing app Zoom on Tuesday announced that it is planning to extend automated transcription to 30 languages and add a live translation for 12 languages in 2022.

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Apple iPhone 13 launch event: Live updates

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India, Singapore to link UPI and PayNow for instant fund transfers

India and Singapore will link their respective fast payment systems -- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow -- to enable users to make instant, low-cost fund transfers on a reciprocal basis, the Reserve Bank said on Tuesday.

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Self-driving firm DeepRoute.ai raises $300 million from Alibaba, others

Chinese autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai said on Tuesday it raised $300 million from investors including e-commerce company Alibaba to expand its test fleet and develop technologies including self-driving trucks.

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What RBI's approval to ToneTag means for digital payments in India

Voice-based financial transaction is soon going to become a reality as the Reserve Bank has given approval to ToneTag, a hardware-agnostic sound wave tech solutions provider, for such payments. ToneTag has completed the first cohort under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sandbox for retail payments, the company said on Tuesday.

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Users trade in more iPhones than Android smartphones: Report

Ahead of Apple "iPhone 13" launch, a new report suggests that iPhone gets traded in at a higher rate than Android handsets, with nearly one-third of Apple trade-ins going toward the purchase of an upgrade.

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Crypto CEOs should cooperate with regulators to unlock future growth, says panel

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5.8 million Facebook users have VIP pass that exempts them from harsh action

At least 5.8 million high profile Facebook users have VIP pass that allows them to break rules without consequences, the media reported.

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Amazon to bring palm-recognition tech at music concert

This is the first time the technology, called Amazon One, will be used outside some of Amazon's stores.

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JioBook may launch soon: What Reliance Jio's laptop may offer buyers

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Realme 8i to go on first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

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Interactive Brokers launches cryptocurrency trading

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Walmart says looking into fake press release on litecoin tie-up

The fake press release touting the acceptance of litecoin as online payment by the world's largest retailer led to a sudden spike in its prices, but the gains faded quickly after Walmart issued a statement saying the press release was fraudulent.

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DC attorney general broadens Amazon lawsuit

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South Korean antitrust agency fines Google $177 million for abusing market dominance

South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday fined Alphabet Inc's Google 207 billion won ($176.64 million), saying the US technology giant abused its dominant market position to restrict competition in the mobile operating system market.

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Redmi 10 Prime to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon

Redmi 10 Prime is set to go on sale in India today. The handset will be available on e-commerce site Amazon at 12 pm. Redmi 10 Prime is a budget category phone that comes powered by MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor. The device is backed by a 6000mAh battery.

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Zoom is getting these 7 new features to make video meetings better

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Pollution, weather and parking lot info now on 'My Gurugram' app

Residents of Gurugram will soon be able to get the latest information about pollution, weather and parking lot directly on the 'My Gurugram' app developed by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).

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NXP Semiconductors selects TCS as IT strategic partner

The semiconductor manufacturer selected TCS as its strategic partner to drive its integrated IT services strategy across applications, IT infrastructure and workplace services spanning enterprise, manufacturing and engineering functions, TCS said in a regulatory filing.

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Apple shares recover ground after Epic ruling slide

Apple Inc's shares inched higher on Monday after losing about $84 billion in market value in the previous session on the back of a US judge's mixed decision in the iPhone maker's fight with "Fortnite" game maker Epic Games.

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Enormous scope for tie-up between foreign and Indian companies in space sector: ISRO chief

The reforms initiated by the government in the space sector and the liberalisation of FDI norms will ensure a sustained engagement between Indian and overseas companies which will greatly benefit both, ISRO chairman K Sivan said on Monday.

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Crossbeats Epic TWS earphones with active noise cancellation launched at Rs 4,999

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Zomato is exiting grocery business, this is what the company told partners in an email

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RIL shares decline over 2% after delayed Reliance JioPhone Next launch

Jio has delayed the launch of its ultra-low-cost smartphone it is developing with Google, to Diwali, possibly due to semiconductor shortages that the industry is facing.

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Singapore bank DBS charts ambitious plans for digital exchange

Singapore's DBS Group expects to double the number of members on its new platform for cryptocurrency trading to 1,000 by end-December and grow this by 20-30% annually for the next three years as digital tokens gain acceptability.

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Infosys and Microsoft have partnered with Ausgrid, here's why

IT major Infosys and Microsoft have entered into a multi-year strategic engagement with Ausgrid.

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Pegasus: Centre tell SC it does not wish to file detailed affidavit on petitions

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, that whether a particular software is used or not by the government is not a matter for public discussion and making this information a part of an affidavit will not be in national interest.

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Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are available at up to Rs 12,901 discount on Flipkart

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Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol battle zones

An Israeli defense contractor on Monday unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.

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Stop blocking rivals' links or face consequences: China to tech giants

China fired a fresh regulatory shot at its tech giants on Monday, telling them to end a long-standing practice of blocking each other's links on their sites or face consequences.

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How to enable dark theme on Google Search for desktop

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Tesla pushes its full self-driving Beta v10: Report

The software enables Tesla vehicles to virtually drive themselves both on highways and city streets, but it is still considered a level 2 driver assist since it requires driver supervision at all times, reports Electrek.

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SpaceX prepares to send first all-civilian crew into orbit

A successful flight could spawn a new era of commercial space tourism, with several firms vying for wealthy customers to pay a small fortune to experience the exhilaration of supersonic travel, weightlessness and the visual spectacle of space.

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China plans to break up Ant's Alipay and force creation of separate loans app: Report

The plan will also see Ant turn over the user data that underpins its lending decisions to a new credit scoring joint-venture, which will be partly state-owned, the newspaper reported, citing two people familiar with the process.

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Koo to raise headcount to 500 in 1 year; hiring for engineering, product, community management

Koo currently has around 200 people, and looks to reach a headcount of 500 in the next one year as they hire primarily in areas such as engineering, product and community management, said Koo co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna told PTI.

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Google gave some users' data to HK authorities in 2020: Report

Tech giant Google has reportedly provided some users' data to the Hong Kong government last year, despite promising it would not process such data requests from authorities, the media reported.

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Epic Games appeals ruling in lawsuit alleging Apple monopoly

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game said in a court filing Sunday that it will take the ruling to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.

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Realme 8s 5G to go on its first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

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Apple event 2021: All that Apple may launch along with iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch 7 and AiPods 3

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China fines auto chip sales companies for pushing up prices

The State Administration for Market Regulations said on its website that it fined three local companies a total of 2.5 million yuan ($388,300). The companies are Shanghai Chengsheng Industrial Co Ltd, Shanghai Cheter and Shenzhen Yuchang Technologies.

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JioPhone Next launch delayed, Apple’s biggest event of 2021 announced, Paytm’s new feature and more

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14 tablets from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and others that you can buy under Rs 35,000

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How to check all SIM cards registered on your Aadhaar card

Named Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP), the portal can be used to see the list of mobile numbers issued against a user Aadhaar card. As per DoT guidelines, registration for up to 9 mobile connections is permitted for one user.

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Google Search on desktop web officially gets dark theme

Google is adding an official dark mode to search on desktops, letting those who prefer to avoid bright webpages complete their searches while bathed in inky gray.

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Russian space agency boss invites Elon Musk for tea & space talks

Dmitry Rogozin, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, has invited SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to his home to discuss efforts to explore the universe and whether there's life on other planets.

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Elon Musk's companies don't care about rules, says Amazon

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's companies do not care about rules, Amazon said this week before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the dispute over the two companies' plans to build rival satellite networks, media reports said.

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China tells Alibaba, Tencent to open platforms up to each other

China's internet is dominated by a handful of technology giants who have historically blocked links and services by rivals on their platforms, creating what analysts have described as "walled gardens".

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Government wants Tesla to first start production in India before any tax concession: Sources

They said that the government is not giving such concessions to any auto firm and giving duty benefits to Tesla will not send a good signal to other companies that have invested billions of dollars in India.

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Indian scientists develop noise control absorber mimicking beehives

Indian researchers have fabricated a paper honeycomb and stronger polymer honeycomb-structured sound-absorbing panels that dissipate acoustic energy to low-frequency ranges, and the technology can be used in building acoustics and also as environmental noise control solution, an official statement said on Friday.

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Apple to develop its car alone to avoid further delays: Report

Apple has now gone through the process of sending a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) to global automobile part manufacturers.

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El Salvador's bitcoin digital wallet beset by technical glitches

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Italy data authority asks Facebook for clarifications on smart glasses

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This ‘iconic’ Apple product is now obsolete

Apple has added one more product to its obsolete list today. Launched back in 2013, the 16GB iPod Touch fifth-generation is now officially obsolete worldwide. That means, the company will no longer offer service for the device and neither will they provide replacement parts to third-party repair firms.

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How Apple won some, lost some in this ‘epic’ legal battle

A U.S. federal judge struck down some of Apple Inc's App Store rules on Friday, forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems in a partial win for "Fortnite" creator Epic Games and other app makers.

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WhatsApp is making your chats more secure: 8 things to know

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Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone joins Yahoo

The appointment comes just days after Apollo Global Management Inc closed its $5 billion acquisition of Verizon Media, which owns Yahoo.

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US lawmakers seek $1 billion to fund FTC privacy probes

US House Democratic lawmakers late on Thursday proposed awarding the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion to set up a bureau dedicated to improving data security and privacy and fighting identity theft.

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China still needs to resolve problems in digital yuan, says cbank official

China has achieved partial success in developing its digital yuan, but problems in its transaction rules and payment system still need to be tackled and resolved, the vice governor of the central bank, Fan Yifei, said.

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How this rock band is making 'history' with NFT

Rock band Kings of Leon's new single 'Time in Disguise' is making history as the first music NFT to be played in space.

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DoT flags unauthorised sale of mobile signal booster by e-commerce firms

The mobile signal booster and walkie-talkie sets fall under the category of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus which are not permitted to be imported without a licence.

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Amazon says it will pay for college tuition for frontline US employees

It plans to spend about $1.2 billion in the next four years on its U.S employees, funding full college tuition and high school diplomas, including English proficiency certifications as well as upskilling programs, it said in a blogpost.

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Samsung unveils a 13-inch vertically stretchable OLED display

South Korean tech giant Samsung has unveiled a new 13-inch stretchable OLED display prototype that can stretch vertically.

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JioPhone Next: Why Google JioPhone Next got delayed, new launch date and price

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HC asks Google, YouTube, Centre to take steps to remove woman's objectionable photos from internet

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Apple rebuffs Epic request to restore Fortnite developer account in South Korea

Apple is battling a lawsuit filed last year by Epic Games, alleging that the smartphone maker has abused its dominance in the market for mobile apps.

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Bitcoin may hit $100,000 by early next year: Standard Chartered

The bank also said it "structurally" valued Ethereum, the second-most traded crypto asset, at $26,000-$35,000 although to reach that level bitcoin would have to be near $175,000.

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PUBG Mobile emerges as most downloaded mobile game worldwide for August 2021: Report

Acording to Sensor Tower, about 61.4 per cent of PUBG Mobile's revenue was from China, where it has been localized as Game For Peace, followed by 9 per cent from the United States and 6.5 per cent from Turkey.

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Apple iPhone 13 launch: Likely price, specs, colour options and more

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How to send WhatsApp stickers

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Microsoft return to US offices delayed indefinitely

"Given the uncertainty of COVID-19, we've decided against attempting to forecast a new date for a full reopening of our U.S. work sites," Jared Spataro, a corporate vice president, wrote in a blog post.

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Google to replenish 20% more water than it uses by 2030

"We are pledging to a water stewardship target to replenish more water than we consume by 2030 and support water security in communities where we operate," Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt wrote in a blog.

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Bitcoin is barter, not money, Mexico central bank chief says

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Elon Musk asks staff to 'go super hardcore' to ensure decent Q3 delivery number

Tesla posted record quarterly vehicle deliveries for the April-June quarter, but Musk said in July that its output growth for the rest of this year would be determined by the global chip shortage situation, which "remained quite serious."

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Epic Games asks Apple to allow Fortnite's re-release in South Korea after passage of new law

"Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law," it said.

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Samsung decision on new US chip plant location 'imminent': Texas county judge

Samsung has said it would start construction on the new 6-million-square-foot (557,418-sq-meter) plant in January, with production up and running by the end of 2024. The company has said no decision has been made and that it was also considering Williamson County's southern neighbor Austin and sites in New York and California.

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7 ‘dangerous’ online scams you need to know that target your bank account

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Chinese gaming stocks tumble after regulators summon firms

The tighter gaming regulations come as China has conducted a broader crackdown on a wide range of sectors including tech, education and property to strengthen government control after years of runaway growth

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Google is under EU antitrust scrutiny again, here's why

The European Commission in June said its sector inquiry into internet-connected devices drew concerns from respondents over certain exclusivity and tying practices related to voice assistants such as producers of smart devices being prevented from installing a second voice assistant on a device.

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Infosys launches 'Equinox' suite of solutions

IT services major Infosys on Thursday formally launched its 'Equinox' suite of solutions to help enterprises transform their online and in-store functions and deliver personalised omnichannel commerce experiences for B2B and B2C buyers.

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Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla's website and an employee post on the career site LinkedIn.com.

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Google adds 4 more Indian languages to News Showcase

Google on Thursday announced that it is adding support for four new languages - Kannada, Marathi, Tamil as well as Telugu - in addition to English, Hindi in dedicated News Showcase panels in Google News and on Discover.

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Bitcoin: El Salvador president steps in to fix rollout snags

Adopting language similar to IT departments in offices around the world, Bukele asked users to close and restart the app if a "currently under maintenance" error screen appeared.

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TCS has signed a 10-year pact with Transport for London, here's why

IT services major Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday said it has been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to design, implement and operate a new smart mobility system. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Paytm wants users to invest in stocks on its platform

Digital payments and financial firm Paytm on Thursday announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paytm Money, is launching a wealth and investment advisory marketplace on its platform to offer curated advisory services and products to retail investors.

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Paid influencers must label posts as ads, German court rules

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Uttarakhand HC sends notice to Facebook on cyber blackmailing

After hearing the petition on Wednesday, Chief Justice RS Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma had directed Facebook India Head, central and state governments to file replies within three weeks. Uttarakhand HC has sent notices to Facebook, Centre on a PIL filed by an advocate alleging cyber blackmail.

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IIT Madras ranked best institution in India: NRIF ranking

Eight IITs and two NITs have figured in the top ten engineering institutions; IIM Ahmedabad declared as best B-School, Jamia Hamdard best pharmacy institute.

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Realme 8s vs Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs Motorola G60: How the mid-range smartphones compare

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Jio-BP, BluSmart team up for EV charging infrastructure

Jio-BP, the fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd and UK's BP, on Thursday announced a partnership with BluSmart - India's first and largest all-electric ride-hailing platform - to set up a network of commercial large-scale EV charging stations.

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China's gaming crackdown causes tech stocks to drop

China stocks are mixed on Thursday, with technology shares dropping on Beijing's fresh crackdown on gaming, but resources plays surging on accelerating factory inflation.

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Money, mimicry and mind control: Big Tech slams ethics brakes on AI

But as political and public scrutiny of AI failings grew, Microsoft in 2017 and Google and IBM in 2018 established ethics committees to review new services from the start.

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Google Workspace announces innovations to bridge hybrid work gaps

These advancements include the rollout of spaces in Chat, along with new meeting enhancements and conferencing hardware to help organisations bridge the gaps as they navigate new hybrid work environments.

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US FTC meeting will scrutinize Big Tech's small deals

The agency began holding open meetings after Chair Lina Khan was sworn in June. Next week, the five commissioners will also consider whether to scrap guidelines put in place during the Trump administration regarding deals that combine a company with one of its suppliers.

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Nvidia seeks EU approval for Arm deal, decision due October 13

The world's biggest maker of graphics and AI chips announced the deal last year, triggering concerns in the semiconductor industry over whether Arm could remain a neutral player licensing key intellectual property to customers and rivals.

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9 true wireless earbuds from Realme, Oppo, Noise with active noise cancellation you can buy under Rs 5,000

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Microsoft warns Azure customers of flaw that could have permitted hackers access to data

In a blog post from its security response team, Microsoft said it had fixed the flaw reported by Palo Alto Networks and it had no evidence malicious hackers had abused the technique.

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This is how the new redesigned Photos app will look like in Windows 11

Microsoft is aiming to streamline the entire Windows ecosystem by updating its own apps with a common user interface that matches the new Fluent design language of Windows 11 operating system. The company recently updated its Calculator, Mail and Calendar, Snipping Tools and Paint app with new design and UI and now it seems that Photos app is about to adopt the new design language as well.

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Hydrogen may help wean telecoms off emissions-intensive power for remote infrastructure

The cells are quiet, have few moving parts and only emit water. With the UN in August sounding "code red for humanity" over global warming, such power sources are attractive for a sector that accounts for 3% of global energy consumption

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Fenda Audio launches 100W PA300 party speaker at Rs 15,999

F&D new speaker launched

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Facebook questions British watchdog's authority to order Giphy sale