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Monday, 28 February 2022

Facebook-owner Meta will block access to Russia's RT, Sputnik in EU

Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik on its platforms across the European Union, the company's head of global affairs, Nick Clegg, said on Monday.

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"Signal app not hacked," this is where rumours are coming from as per the company

Instant messaging app Signal said on Monday rumors circulating on several apps that its messaging platform has been "compromised and hacked" is false. Signal said in a tweet that it saw an uptick in usage in Eastern Europe and the rumor messages were often attributed to official government sources that read "attacks on Signal platform."

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Bitcoin rises 10.5% to $41,663

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is up 26.4% from the year's low of $32,950.72 on Jan. 24.

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Demand for VPNs in Russia, Ukraine rises as internet control tightens

As Russian and Ukrainian websites fall victim to cyber attacks and Moscow restricts access to some foreign social media, internet users across both countries have turned to online tools to help circumvent the blocks.

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Canada to invest $189 million to develop semiconductor industry

Canada will invest a total of C$240 million ($189 million) into its semiconductor industry to bolster manufacturing and research of chips that are crucial to national security and technological advancement, a federal minister said

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Russia has a recommendation for TikTok

Russia's communications regulator demanded TikTok stop including military-related content in recommended posts for minors, in an announcement shared in its official Telegram channel.

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China welcomes investments from global integrated circuit companies

China will continue to welcome global integrated circuit companies to increase their investments, an Industry Ministry spokesperson said.

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Sunday, 27 February 2022

Amazon launches first earphones in India; new phones from Samsung, Realme, Oppo iQoo; Ukraine vice-PM’s letter to Apple and more



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Saturday, 26 February 2022

Amazon launches first earphones in India; new phones from Samsung, Realme, Oppo iQoo; Ukraine vice-PM’s letter to Apple and more



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How to share Google Sheets in Excel format

Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel are the two most used spreadsheet programs. But what happens when a Google Sheets user sends a file to an Excel user? You might know that Google Sheets comes with an in-built export mechanism, which allows users to export a Google Sheet document to open it in Excel.

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Amazon launches first earphones in India; new phones from Samsung, Realme, Oppo iQoo; Ukraine vice-PM’s letter to Apple and more



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Tiny robots made in Mexico to explore moon in scientific first

The so-called nano robots developed by researchers at Mexico's National Autonomous University (UNAM) will work together like a swarm of bees, the senior scientist told Reuters, once they make the nearly 240,000 mile (386,000 km) trip from earth aboard a rocket from closely held U.S. firm Astrobotic Technology.

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Friday, 25 February 2022

Russia to restrict Facebook access for 'censoring' its media

Moscow said it was partially limiting access to Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook, accusing it of "censoring" Russian media, announcing the measure a day after Russia invaded Ukraine and the latest in a series of steps against U.S. social media giants.

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Chipmaker Nvidia investigates potential cyberattack

U.S chipmaker Nvidia Corp said it was investigating a potential cyberattack, following a news report that said the attack may have had taken parts of its business offline for two days.

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Avast flags money scams as threat amid Ukraine violence

Cybersecurity firm Avast Plc warned of cyber criminals seeking to take advantage of the chaos surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine to make quick money, terming it a threat. "We have tracked in the last 48 hours a number of scammers who are tricking people out of money by pretending they are Ukrainians in desperate need of financial help," the company said in a mail to Reuters.

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Uber revamps driver pay algorithm in large US pilot to attract drivers

Uber Technologies Inc is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 U.S. cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip and raises the incentives for drivers to take short rides in an effort to attract more drivers.

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IIT-Delhi startup launches 'world's smallest' wearable air purifier

An IIT Delhi start-up has launched the "world's smallest" wearable air purifier, claiming it is as effective as an N95 face mask. According to the start-up, Nanoclean Global, Naso95 is an N95-grade nasal filter. It sticks to the user's nasal orifice and prevents bacteria, viral infection and pollen and air pollution.

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Russia-Ukraine war throws out Elon Musk from coveted $200 billion club

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk lost a whopping $13.3 billion as Russia invaded Ukraine, taking his net worth to below $200 billion as the global markets plummeted.

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South Korea to make 2nd attempt to launch homegrown space rocket on June 15

South Korea said on Friday that it plans to make a second attempt to launch its homegrown space rocket in mid-June, about eight months after its first flight ended in failure due to technical glitches.

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Thursday, 24 February 2022

Dell expects PC backlog to balloon in Q1 amid supply chain snarls

Dell Technologies Inc said it expects PC backlog to balloon in the first quarter due to supply chain constraints and reported a quarterly profit miss, sending its shares down 7% in extended trading.

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Stablecoins gain as Bitcoin, Ether fall after Russia invades Ukraine

Most stablecoins were slightly higher on the day. Their market capitalization was up 0.3% at $182.5 billion, according to cryptocurrency data tracker coinmarketcap.com. Its daily trading volume, though, surged 75% to $108.1 billion.

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Amazon accused of violating US labor law after union supporters' arrests

A group of Amazon.com Inc workers seeking to form a union in New York filed a charge with U.S. labor regulators on Thursday after a high-profile organizer and a pair of employees were arrested outside a company warehouse, according to documents obtained by Reuters.

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Explained: What are US sanctions on Russian tech, companies and gadgets that will be affected

United States restricted exports to Russia of a broad set of U.S.-made products as well as foreign-produced goods built with U.S. technology, following the invasion of Ukraine. U.S. companies must now obtain licenses to sell computers, sensors, lasers, navigation tools, and telecommunications, aerospace and marine equipment. The United States will deny almost all requests.

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Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Irish regulator could halt Facebook, Instagram EU-US data flows in May

EU-U.S. data transfers by Meta owned Facebook and Instagram could be halted as soon as May but the move would not immediately hit other big tech companies, Ireland's data privacy regulator said in an interview.

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FAA has a 5G warning for Boeing 737s

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned that 5G wireless operations can interfere with radio altimeters in Boeing 737s, impeding a crew's ability to safely fly or land, but FAA officials stressed the issue poses little practical effect for airlines.

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Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI projects aimed at building metaverse future

Facebook-owner Meta is working on artificial intelligence research to generate worlds through speech, improve how people chat to voice assistants and translate between languages, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, as he sketched out key steps to building the metaverse.

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Call of Duty: Mobile shoots past $1.5billion in lifetime player spending: Report

Mobile from Activision, in partnership with Tencenta's Timi Studios, has surpassed $1.5 billion in global lifetime player spending across the App Store and Google Play following its official launch in October 2019.

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4 in 10 workers may switch jobs in India in 2022: Report

Nearly 40 per cent of workers could switch jobs this year in India, a report said on Wednesday.

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China denies claims its rocket debris set to crash into Moon

China has rejected reports that claimed rocket debris from its Chang'e 5-T1 lunar mission is set to collide with the Moon on March 4.

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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Facebook Reels rolled out globally with new features

Facebook is launching its short video feature Reels to more than 150 countries, its owner Meta Platforms said, in a move to expand its fastest growing content format. The social media giant, which recently lost a third of its market value after a dismal earnings report, has highlighted Reels as a key priority.

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India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Report

India will have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026 with rural areas driving the sale of internet-enabled phones, a Deloitte study said. India had 1.2 billion mobile subscribers in 2021, of which about 750 million are smartphone users. It is poised to be the second-largest smartphone manufacturer in the next five years.

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Peloton says online services back up after outage

Peloton Interactive Inc said an issue that had prevented thousands of users from accessing its bike and treadmill classes had been resolved. More than 5,000 users had reported issues with the fitness products maker's online services earlier in the day on Downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources.

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Trump-linked SPAC's shares surge as Truth Social app tops Apple downloads

Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp, the blank-check company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, rose about 14% on Tuesday as the app topped downloads on Apple's App Store after its launch last week. Truth Social was downloaded 170,000 times since its launch, according to research firm Apptopia.

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Amazon files lawsuits against fake review brokers

Amazon has announced that it has filed lawsuits against fake review brokers who orchestrate the posting of incentivised and misleading product reviews, in exchange for money or free products. The lawsuits aim to shut down two major fake review brokers, AppSally and Rebatest, which helped mislead shoppers by having their members try to post fake reviews in stores such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Etsy, the announcement said.

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China asks banks, firms to report exposure to Jack Ma's Ant Group: Report

Chinese authorities have told state-owned firms and banks to start a fresh round of checks on their financial exposure and other links to Ant Group Co Ltd , Bloomberg News reported

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How to take a screenshot in Samsung Galaxy M31 smartphone

Taking screenshots of things we like on social media or an important document is an integral part of our daily smartphone usage. But the question is, how do we do it if we have a Samsung device. Samsung offers users multiple ways to take a screenshot.

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Monday, 21 February 2022

SoftBank seen trimming Alibaba stake to fill shortfall: Analyst

The group will need $40 billion-45 billion of cash this year, Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal estimates, if it maintains the current pace of investing in startups and share repurchases as part of the 1 trillion yen ($8.7 billion) programme announced in November.

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Donald Trump's Truth Social app launches on Apple App Store

Some users reported either having trouble registering for an account or were added to a waitlist with a message: "Due to massive demand, we have placed you on our waitlist."

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Smartphones may reveal your identity, breaching privacy: Study

The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases, say researchers, who warn of the implications for security and privacy.

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Russian finance ministry to consider central bank proposals on cryptocurrencies

Russia's finance ministry on Monday said it would take proposals on cryptocurrencies from the country's central bank into account so long as they do not contradict its own approach, paving the way for legislation governing digital assets.

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Donald Trump's social media app launches on Apple App Store

Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, launched late on Sunday in Apple's App Store, potentially marking the former president's return to social media after he was banned from several platforms last year.

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Sunday, 20 February 2022

Crypto prices crash as threat of war looms

Cryptocurrencies crashed as the threat of Russia invading Ukraine escalated amid border skirmishes, resulting in the crypto investor community offloading their risky digital assets to protect portfolios against further price drops.

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Donald Trump's Truth Social app set for release on Apple App Store, per executive

Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, appears set to launch in Apple's App Store on today, according to posts from an executive on a test version viewed by Reuters, potentially marking the return of the former president to social media on the US Presidents Day holiday.

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Storm clouds gather at SoftBank Group as valuations slide

Storm clouds hang over SoftBank Group Corp as it prepares to report third-quarter earnings, with the valuations of top portfolio companies slipping and heavyweights departing the Japanese technology conglomerate.

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Global DRAM memory market, prices down in Q4: Report

Global dynamic random access memory (DRAM) shipments dropped nearly 6 per cent in the fourth quarter from three months earlier, a report showed on Friday, amid sluggish demand from manufacturers that had hoarded up the key consumer electronics component over continued chip shortages.

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China warns against using metaverse as a tool for illegal fund-raising

China's banking and insurance regulator issued a warning on Friday against using the metaverse as a tool for illegal fund-raising, amid widespread interest in the country's private sector.

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Intel's new chip plans could turn rival AMD's fortunes

Intel Corp's latest focus on making chips to meet rising demand will give Advanced Micro Devices Inc, its biggest rival in the server and PC market, a chance to build a greater foothold in the segment, analysts said.

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Tesla software updates allow quick fixes and taking risks

Tesla Inc's ability to quickly issue safety patches via remote software updates is an approach other automakers eye enviously, but that also carries risk as cars become more like rolling computers.

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GM seeks US approval to deploy self-driving vehicle

General Motors Co and its self-driving technology unit Cruise have petitioned US regulators for permission to build and deploy a self-driving vehicle that does not need human controls, Cruise said.

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Friday, 18 February 2022

Meta tells advertisers mixed reality could be a few years away

Technology that merges the virtual and physical worlds could start to become a reality for consumers in a few years, Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has told advertising agencies, giving more details of its vision for the creation of the metaverse.

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ISS supports Apple shareholder proposal on forced labor

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) urged Apple Inc investors to vote for a resolution demanding greater transparency in the iPhone maker's efforts to protect workers in its supply chain from forced labor.

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Car sharing platform Zoomcar elevates Nirmal NR as India CEO

Domestic car sharing marketplace Zoomcar on Friday announced to elevate Nirmal NR as the CEO for India market.

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Thursday, 17 February 2022

Taiwan's government propose a law to prevent China from stealing its chip technology

Tech powerhouse Taiwan makes the majority of the world's most advanced semiconductor chips, used in everything from fighter jets to mobile phones, and the government has long worried about Chinese efforts to copy that success, including through economic espionage, poaching talent and other methods.

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Visa, Amazon announce worldwide payment agreement

Visa Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. announced an agreement that allows customers to use Visa cards on Amazon sites worldwide without additional fees.

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Here's how much Virgin Galactic spaceflight tickets will cost

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic has opened up ticket sales to the general public for its first flight of 2022.

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Britain sees record investment in 10-billion-pound cyber sector

British cyber security firms raised more than 1 billion pounds ($1.36 billion) in 84 deals last year, as foreign investors tapped into growth in capabilities such as network security and threat monitoring, government data showed on Thursday.

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Brazil's space agency signs agreement with Amazon Web Services

Brazil's Space Agency said on Wednesday it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Amazon.com Inc's cloud network unit to foster the long-term development of the country's space program.

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Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Why this firm does not want Apple to give CEO Tim Cook $99 million bonus

Tim Cook took home $3 million in salary in 2021. In addition, he received $82.3 million in stock awards, $12 million for hitting Apple's targets, $1.4 million for air travel, 401(k) plan, insurance premiums and others.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S22 series phones in India today. The series consists of Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 and was launched at Galaxy Unpacked last week. At the event, Samsung will announce the price and offers on the new Galaxy S22 series.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and OnePlus TV Y1S series to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is set to launch in India today. The smartphone is confirmed to come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. Along with the phone, OnePlus will also launch OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge smart TV models at today’s event.

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1 in 4 cars to have 5G connectivity by 2025: Report

One in 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025 that will make better use of real-time data transfer and fast cloud-car communication, among other improvements, a new report has shown.

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China approves plans to build 4 national integrated computing hubs

China has approved plans to build four national integrated computing hubs aimed at increasing the country's computing capacity.

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Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Facebook renames its News Feed to Just 'Feed'

Meta has renamed the Facebook News Feed to just 'Feed'. The brand is making the change because the mention of 'news' in 'News Feed' was apparently confusing for some. The 'news' label has led some to believe that there are only news stories in the mainstream.

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Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Realme 9 Pro series is set to launch in India today. The series will consist of Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ with 5G network support. Ahead of the launch, Realme has confirmed that Realme 9 Pro series will come with colour charging back panel.

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Superb response to govt's semiconductor manufacturing push: IT Minister

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed the "superb" response from the industry for the government's semiconductor manufacturing initiatives.

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China greenlights Audi-FAW's $3.3 billion electric vehicle venture

Volkswagen's Audi and its Chinese state-owned partner FAW Group have received approval from Chinese authorities to start construction on their $3.3 billion electric vehicle joint venture plant, according to a government notice.

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Monday, 14 February 2022

Warren Buffett's Berkshire buys Activision shares before Microsoft takeover

Berkshire said that as of December 31, it owned 14.7 million shares worth about $975 million of the "Call of Duty" maker. Microsoft announced its plan to buy Activision Blizzard on Jan. 18, in its largest ever acquisition.

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Texas sues Meta's Facebook over facial-recognition practices

Texas attorney general's office sued Meta's Facebook, alleging that the social media giant violated state privacy protections with facial-recognition technology that collected the biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.

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Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro launch in India today at 12 pm: What to expect

Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro will debut in India today. The gaming handsets will be unveiled at an online event. Both these smartphones were launched last year in China. The duo come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ processor and are equipped with a 65watt fast charging feature.

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Poco M4 Pro 5G to launch in India today at 12pm: How to watch live stream

Poco M4 Pro 5G is set to launch in India today. The handset was launched in the European market in November 2021. It comes powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC and offers a 50MP primary camera on the rear. Poco M4 Pro 5G will be unveiled via a virtual event. The event will start at 12pm

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33 critical bugs found in wearable devices for remote patient monitoring

Most commonly used protocol for transferring data from wearable devices used for remote patient monitoring contained 33 vulnerabilities, including 19 "critical vulnerabilities" in 2021 alone, according to a report released on Monday.

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UAE bank Mashreq to use Israeli financial crime detection tool

Emirati bank Mashreq will use a transaction monitoring tool for correspondent banking developed by Israeli cyber security firm ThetaRay to detect financial crimes, the companies said on Monday.

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Chinese, not SpaceX rocket, set to crash into Moon, says astronomer

An old Chinese rocket, and not the one from the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX company, is set to crash into the lunar surface on March 4, Bill Gray, an astronomer running Project Pluto, has predicted.

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Infinix Zero 5G debuts in India with MediaTek processor and 5000mAh battery: Price and other details

Infinix Zero 5G smartphone comes powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core processor and comes with up to 13 global 5G network bands. The handset has a refresh rate of 120Hz and is backed by a 5000mAh battery.

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Sunday, 13 February 2022

Google Assistant's Guest Mode to support more languages, including Hindi

Tech giant Google has announced that Guest Mode on Google Assistant will be available in nine additional languages in the coming months, including Hindi. Currently, the feature's language support is limited to English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese and Korean.

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OneDrive will soon help you locate Microsoft Teams files

In a bid to make it convenient to access Microsoft Teams files for users, the tech giant is likely to add a "Your Teams" section to OneDrive. The feature is set to release in general availability as early as April 2022, though that's not a guaranteed delivery date and it will have a multi-phase rollout, reports Windows Central.

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Nokia G21 launches with 90Hz display and up to three days battery life

Nokia G21 launches as successor to the Nokia G20. The new smartphone comes with triple camera sensors and is claimed to have a battery life of up to 3 days. The device is currently available in the European market. It is yet not known when the handset will be launched in the Indian market.

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How Google aims to ‘protect’ you from ads on the web

Google has detailed its objectives to respect users' privacy while maintaining a well functioning ad-funded web. "It will support the ability of publishers to generate revenue from advertising inventory and the ability of advertisers to secure value for money from advertising spend," Google said in a blog post.

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Saturday, 12 February 2022

How to sign out of just one Google account

Here are the steps that will help you sign out of just one Google account.

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Friday, 11 February 2022

How to send ‘muted’ DMs on Instagram

What if you want to send a DM to someone at some odd hours, but don’t want to disturb them. Or, sometimes a message is supposed to be sent but it isn’t that important to call for attention. For situations like that there’s a feature in Instagram that allows users to send a Direct Message (DM) to someone without the notification sound.

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Samsung's Harman acquires German automotive tech firm Apostera

Samsung Electronics on Friday said its subsidiary Harman International bought an entire stake in German automotive software firm Apostera to expand its business in the augmented reality and mobility technology sector.

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ADQ-backed digital bank gets UAE central bank approval for launch

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has given in-principle approval to a new digital banking platform, backed by state holding company ADQ, to launch operations, ADQ said on Friday.

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Thursday, 10 February 2022

Realme GT 2 Pro teased to launch in India soon

Realme GT 2 Pro will launch in India soon. The company’s VP Madhav Sheth has teased the phone’s launch via a post on Twitter. He has also shared an image of the upcoming phone in the tweet. It shows the front panel of the device with punch-hole camera cutout at the top-left corner.

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US lawmakers introduce bill to address social media addiction

Under the bill, the National Science Foundation and National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine would do a study into potential interventions that Facebook or others could use to address problems of social media addiction

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OnlyFans jumps into NFT profile pictures

The UK-based company, which said it introduced the feature in December, joins social media companies such as Twitter and Reddit that have explored ways to incorporate the digital tokens on their platforms.

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MX TakaTak to merge with ShareChat's Moj short video platform

Short video platform MX TakaTak will merge with social media firm ShareChat's Moj platform to create a community of 100 million content creators with access to 300 million monthly active users, a joint statement said.

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Cleartrip to hire 400 by Dec; total headcount strength to reach 700

Online travel services provider Cleartrip on Thursday said it is planning to hire 400 persons to take the total headcount to 700 by December 2022.

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Here's how the rumoured foldable Apple iPhone may look like

The foldable iPhone concept render shown in the video has a triple camera setup on the left and a secondary display on the right. The secondary screen is meant to show notifications, incoming calls etc. The YouTuber has also claimed that the foldable device will be portless and waterproof.

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Renault, partners to make new-gen automotive electric motor

Carmaker Renault and its partners Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive announced plans on Thursday to develop and make a new-generation automotive electric motor vehicle in France.

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Wednesday, 9 February 2022

NASA raises concerns about SpaceX satellite deployment plan

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) raised concerns about SpaceX's plan to deploy about 30,000 satellites for its Starlink, as have some major companies.

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Microsoft announces new policy for app store: What this means for Windows users and developers

Amid growing scrutiny over Apple and Google app store policies, Microsoft has announced a new set of Open App Store principles that will apply to the Microsoft Store on Windows and to the next-generation marketplaces it will build for games, as the tech giant starts the process of seeking regulatory approval for its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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IIT Madras team uses AI to study production of fuel from biomass

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras are using Artificial Intelligence tools to study the processes involved in conversion of biomass to gaseous fuel.

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China's Bilibili to hire more staff after employee death stokes overtime debate

The Alibaba Group-backed company, one of China's largest video platforms, came under public scrutiny last week after a user on microblogging platform Weibo said that the employee died after working long hours during the Spring Festival holiday, an allegation that went viral on social media.

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Dutch payment company Adyen's H2 core profit jumps 51%

Earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose to 357.3 million euros ($408.0 million) in the July-December period, while revenue rose 47% to 556.5 million euros.

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Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Why Microsoft may be planning to spend billions on this cyber security company

Microsoft Corp is considering a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant Inc, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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Vivo T1 affordable 5G smartphone to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Vivo is all set to launch the Vivo T1 5G smartphone in India today. As per Vivo, their first series T smartphone in the country will be priced under Rs 20,000.

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Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S to launch in India today: How to watch live stream

Xiaomi is set to unveil new phones under the Redmi Note 11 series. The company will unveil Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S at an online event today. The company has scheduled the event for 12pm. At the event, the company will also unveil new Redmi Smartband Pro and a new smart TV.

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After bitcoin 'winter', investors hunt risk in virtual worlds

As bitcoin drifts towards mainstream maturity in 2022, daring crypto investors are eyeing up new sources of explosive action: "altcoins" that power online games and worlds.

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ISRO successfully decommissions INSAT-4B satellite

Indian space agency has said it has successfully decommissioned its communication satellite INSAT-4B last month.

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Monday, 7 February 2022

Global digital ad spend to hit $753 billion in 2026: Report

Despite app store privacy changes by Apple and Google that are hitting advertisers, global digital advertising spend will increase from $407 billion in 2022 to $753 billion in 2026 -- an 85 per cent growth and driven by in-app growth, a new report showed on Monday.

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Tecno Pop 5S launched with 3020mAh battery and Unisoc processor

Tecno Pop 5S is equipped with a 5.7-inch HD+ display with 720x1520 pixel resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The handset runs on Android 10 Go edition and is powered by quad-core Unisoc processor. The smartphone has a dual camera setup at the back.

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Google commits to add over 100 new games to Stadia in 2022

Google has officially committed to add at least 100 new games to Stadia by the end of the year. To help reach that goal of 100 games on Stadia by the end of 2022, Google has confirmed one new title. Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will be released on February 15, reports 9to5Google.

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Sunday, 6 February 2022

Amazon may acquire fitness bike maker Peloton

Amazon is reportedly acquiring US exercise equipment and media company Peloton to gain a foothold in the health-fitness industry.

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$4.4 million stolen in attack on blockchain infrastructure Meter

US-based Blockchain infrastructure company Meter has said $4.4 million was stolen during a cyberattack on the platform that started on Saturday morning.

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This is how first ‘Ultra’ phone from OnePlus may look like

Although the back of the OnePlus 10 Ultra also looks similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro, there are some notable changes in the camera module. As per the rumours, the OnePlus 10 Ultra will also feature a 48MP wide-angle camera and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera just like the OnePlus 10 Pro but it will reportedly come with MariSilicon X NUP that was unveiled by Oppo a few months ago.

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Saturday, 5 February 2022

How govt plans to secure your new e-passport

The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the purpose to issue such e-passport is to make travel easier and smoother, and also to ensure the better security of the data of the passport holder.

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Bitcoin mimics stocks rally, touches two-week high

Those synchronised moves showed how bitcoin has become far more of a mainstream asset, jolted by swings in risk-appetite.

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Amazon is exploring offer for Peloton and Nike is also weighing bid: Reports

Meanwhile, the Financial Times reported late on Friday that sportswear company Nike Inc is also evaluating a bid for Peloton.

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Government says has received complaints against online firms alleging FDI policy violation

Any violation of FDI regulations are covered by the penal provisions of the FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) administers the FEMA, while the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Ministry of Finance is the authority for the enforcement of the Act.

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This is how the government plans to secure your e-passport

The data of the soon-to-be launched e-passport will protected through multi-layered cyber security features, the government has assured the Lok Sabha.

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TomTom sees more supply chain constraints in 2022, misses Q4 estimates

Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom said on Friday it expected more supply chain constraints in 2022, as it reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly core loss.

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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission rocket delayed till March

NASA's much awaited 'Artemis 1' mission, that aims to return humans to the Moon, has been delayed until March.

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Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Samsung Galaxy A53 gets certified online, may offer 25watt charger

Samsung Galaxy A53 may feature a quad camera at the back. It may feature a 64MP primary sensor. At the front, the device may come with a 12MP selfie camera. The handset may house a 5000mAh battery with 25 watt fast charging.

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US Judge dismisses lawsuit over Apple iPhone water resistance claims

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan said the plaintiffs plausibly alleged that Apple's ads could mislead consumers, but did not show their iPhones were damaged by "liquid contact" Apple promised they could withstand.

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Meta shares sink 20% as Facebook loses daily users for the first time

Facebook's global daily active users declined from the previous quarter for the first time, to 1.929 billion from 1.930 billion.

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Apple urges lawmakers say no to app store bill

Smartphone maker Apple Inc , which along with Alphabet's Google is a target of an app store bill expected to be approved by a Senate panel, urged U.S. lawmakers Wednesday not to approve the measure in its current form.

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Facebook-owner Meta forecasts Q1 revenue below estimates

Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, said on Wednesday it was expecting current-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, as Apple Inc's privacy features keeps businesses from opting to advertise on social media sites.

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Drone services via agritech startups, skilling via ITIs next frontier

Not only for creating light shows as seen during the Beating Retreat ceremony, the government now focuses on drone technology to empower agritech startups, along with creating a skilled workforce for that via various Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

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Tuesday, 1 February 2022

Paytm Tap to Pay: How set up and make payments without opening Paytm app

Paytm has added a new way to make payments using the app. Dubbed as Tap to Pay, the feature relies on NFC and allows users to make contactless payments by simply tapping the smartphone at the PoS (Point of Sale) machines.

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AMD's stellar report fuels chip stock rally

AMD soared almost 11% after it provided an annual revenue forecast that exceeded analysts' expectations, pointing to upcoming PC, gaming and data center components.

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Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8%

Shares of Alphabet rose 8.6% in after-hours trading, to $2,990.10, erasing their losses for the year-to-date. Shares of competitors in online ads including Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter Inc, Trade Desk Inc and Snap Inc all rose as well.

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Battery swapping to boost EV adoption in last-mile delivery space

Despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk still not entertaining a bevy of Indian ministers to manufacture its electric cars in the country, the government on Tuesday said it will soon bring an EV battery swapping policy and interoperability standards will be formulated for EV automakers -- a move that has been hailed by the industry players.

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