Realme 8i Specifications Confirmed to Include MediaTek Helio G96 SoC; Leaked Renders Hint at Design

Realme 8i has been teased to launch in India soon. The company has now confirmed that the mid-range phones will come with the new MediaTek Helio G96 SoC. Earlier this month, some official-looking design renders of the smartphone surfaced online along with key specifications. The phone may come with a 6.59-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its MediaTek S...

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Pre-Order, Sale Date Tipped Ahead of Official Announcement

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be unveiled on October 19, as per the latest leak. At the time Google unveiled the design of the Pixel 6 series, it had was said that the phones will launch later this year. But it now seems like we have a date for Google’s launch event.

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Escorts posts 21.7 pc decline in tractor sales at 5,693 units in August

Domestic tractor sales were down 27.1 per cent at 4,920 units as against 6,750 units in August 2020, the company said. Escorts said this year August sales are not strictly comparable with those of the year-ago month due to existence of pent-up demand last year, post COVID-19 nationwide lockdowns.

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Bajaj Auto reports 5% increase in sales at 3,73,270 units in August

Domestic sales were, however, down 7 per cent at 1,72,595 units as compared to 1,85,879 units in August last year, the company said in a statement.

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Consumers spent $40 billion on App Store in H1 2021: Report

According to data acquired by Finbold.com, the spending represents a growth of 22.05% from a similar period in 2020. App Store's H1 2021 spending is almost double compared to $23.4 billion spent by Android consumers.

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Having trouble connecting your phone to the car? You are not alone

Wireless smartphone emulation technology is creating challenges for virtually every automaker.

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Windows 10 users, features and apps that will be removed or replaced when you upgrade to Windows 11

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Kia eyes sale of 1 lakh units in 5-6 months on capacity ramp up and festive buying

Having sold 3 lakh units in just two years, Kia is targeting sales of incremental 1 lakh units within the next five to six months itself despite supply chain challenges.

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China's biggest air show to highlight homegrown technology

The biennial China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 had been scheduled to take place in the southern city of Zhuhai was postponed from its original date of last November because of the pandemic.

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Google says it removed 95,680 content pieces in July in India

On Tuesday, Google said it had received 36,934 complaints in July from individual users located in India via designated mechanisms, and the number of removal actions as a result of user complaints was 95,680 - the highest so far.

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Hero Electric partners with Wheels EMI to offer easy financing options to customers

Besides vehicle financing, the partnership also offers extra benefits to Hero Electric customers such as attractive interest rates, flexible tenure options and affordable equal monthly instalments (EMIs) as per customer eligibility, it said.

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No insurance policy to comply with Madras High Court order on 5 year bumper to bumper cover

It is learnt the industry lobby body, General Insurance Council is exploring various options including legal ones to wriggle out of the situation.

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Google Pixel 5a Overheating and Touchscreen Issues Surface, Company Working on a Fix

Pixel 5a users are reporting of overheating and touchscreen issues. Some users claim that the overheating warning comes in when shooting in 4K video, while others say it gets triggered even when shooting 1080p clips. ‘Weird’ touchscreen issues have also been reported affecting the bottom half of the display.

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Rechargeable Batteries Now Have Six Times More Capacity, Researchers Build Prototype

Researchers have developed a battery prototype that can store as much as six times the charge of a conventional lithium-ion battery. The discovery was published in the Nature journal.

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Honda Cars joins hands with IndusInd Bank for vehicle financing

The partnership will facilitate customers to avail custom-built financing solutions on purchase of Honda Amaze and Honda City such as low EMI, flexi term, up to 100 per cent ex-showroom funding and customised schemes for specific customer groups.

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Tata Motors launches Tigor EV with price starting at Rs 11.99 lakh

The auto major has already achieved success with its first electric model, Nexon EV and now commences deliveries of Tigor EV from around 150 sales outlets in 70 cities across the country.

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Semiconductor shortage hurting production, may impact Aug-Sep automobile wholesales: Report

Semiconductors are silicon chips that cater to control and memory functions in products ranging from automobiles, computers and cell phones to various other electronic items.

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Realme GT Neo Gaming Price and Specifications Leak, Tipped to Launch Soon

Realme GT Neo Gaming is tipped to launch in the global market soon and is likely to come in two configurations — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage options. The tipster has also leaked key specifications of the rumoured Realme GT Neo Gaming smartphone and it’s expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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TVS Motor launches built-to-order platform for customers

The new business vertical will empower customers to customise and personalise their vehicles when making a purchase, which will be built directly at the factory as per their requirements.

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OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 Series Getting New Features, Improvements With OxygenOS Updates

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 series — OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro — are receiving new OxygenOS updates bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch. The OnePlus Nord 2 is getting battery optimisations for PUBG and other gaming titles. The OnePlus 7 series gets the Bitmoji AOD feature that is co-designed by Snapchat.

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iPhone 13 With a Notchless Design Allegedly Spotted on Apple TV+ Show Ted Lasso Ahead of Launch

iPhone 13 with a notchless design allegedly appeared on Apple TV+ comedy show Ted Lasso. Some users shared screenshots from the series to suggest the new iPhone ahead of its official announcement.

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Smartphone Shipments Expected to Keep Growing as Emerging Markets Show Recovery: IDC

Smartphone shipments are expected to continue growing in the coming years as emerging markets are showing strong recovery. Due to the COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions, growth was small but is expected to continue.

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Zoom's tepid growth forecast takes shine off billion-dollar quarter

The company on Monday forecast third-quarter revenue between $1.015 billion and $1.020 billion, compared with the analysts' average estimate of $1.013 billion, according to Refinitiv data.

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Uber proposes industry-wide gig worker benefits model in Canada

Under the preliminary proposal outlined in a company blog post, the fund would provide gig workers with cash benefits to put toward a retirement or life insurance plan, or to pay for educational or dental and health benefits not covered by Canada's universal healthcare system.

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Google, Facebook, Microsoft top EU lobbying spending: Study

Such efforts should be a wake-up call to EU policymakers to further beef up the draft laws and lobbying rules, the study by campaign groups Corporate Europe Observatory and LobbyControl warned.

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Instagram to require users to share their birthday amid youth safety push

Instagram will begin requiring users to confirm their birthdays as part of an effort to create new safety features for young people, the Facebook Inc-owned social media app said.

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Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon

Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra are set to go on sale today. The new laptops will be available via Amazon and Mi.com at 12 pm. The laptops come powered by 11th Gen Intel core processors and run on Windows 10 operating system.

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These are 10 most-useful sensors in your smartphone: Find out what they do

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Comprehensive insurance cover may make new vehicles costlier by up to 10%

As per a Madras HC landmark judgement, vehicle owners now have to purchase mandatory ‘bumper to bumper’ cover, which means that along with the compulsory third-party insurance policies, consumers would also have to purchase motor own-damage (OD) insurance, as well as accident covers for co-passengers.

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China cuts amount of time minors can spend on online games

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LG Energy Solution to decide by October whether to pursue IPO this year

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Monday it will decide by October whether to pursue its planned initial public offering (IPO) this year, after a vehicle recall involving LG batteries clouded it outlook.

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Demand bounces back across product categories since easing of localised lockdowns: Apollo Tyres

To de-risk operations, the company has been growing its overseas markets. The company has launched a comprehensive brand offering in North America, backed by a full range of Apollo and Vredestein brand of tyres for commercial and passenger vehicles. Apollo Tyres aims to continue to grow the business organically in US.

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'Angry Birds' maker has been sued, here's why

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced a federal lawsuit against the developer of popular "Angry Birds" mobile gaming franchise.

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Australia considering new laws for Apple, Google, WeChat digital wallets

Services such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and China's WeChat Pay, which have grown rapidly in recent years, are not currently designated as payment systems, putting them outside the regulatory system.

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Clubhouse to bring spatial audio to its platform

The new surround-sound-like feature will help Clubhouse lean into performances and entertainment rooms that have proliferated on the app...

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Festive sales, pent-up demand to push auto dealer volumes up by 10-15 pc in FY22: CRISIL

“Dealers of two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles expect sales to increase 10-15 per cent this fiscal on a low base of last fiscal, driven by new model launches, pent-up demand, and festive season sales,” the survey revealed.

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Realme Narzo 50i Tipped to Launch in India Soon, Specifications and Colour Options Leak

Realme Narzo 50i is reportedly in the works and may launch in India soon. The Realme Narzo 50i is tipped to come in two RAM + storage configurations: 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. It is expected to come in Mint Green and Carbon Black colour options.

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Realme to Launch First Phone Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 in India Soon, Realme 8s Expected

Realme is set to launch the first 5G phone based on MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC in India. It could be the Realme 8s that is rumoured to be the company’s next phone in the Realme 8 series.

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OnePlus 9RT Allegedly Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Could Launch in India Soon

OnePlus 9RT launch in India seems imminent as it has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards certification website. The listing doesn't reveal any specifications of the smartphone but suggests it could launch soon. Earlier reports have suggested some key specifications of the smartphone and also suggest the smartphone may launch in India and China.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Tipped to Launch on September 13

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were unveiled by Google earlier this month. A new leak suggests that the phones’ dedicated launch event will be held on September 13. Pricing and availability information of the two phones will likely be revealed then. Google is yet to make an announcement of a launch event.

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Vivo X70 Series Launch Date Set for September 9: Expected Price in India, Specifications

Vivo X70 series is set to launch on September 9, the company announced on Weibo on Monday. Vivo also released some images of Vivo X70 Pro+ that show its leather back design and quad rear camera setup.

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Mi Smart Band 6 goes on sale in India via Amazon and Mi.com: Details

Mi Smart Band 6 comes with a 1.56-inch full-screen AMOLED display with 450 nits of brightness. It is said to offer approximately 50% more screen space than its predecessor Mi Smart Band 5. Mi Smart Band 6 is priced at Rs 3,499. The device is compatible with both Android and iOS phones.

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Why offline traders body CAIT is upset with Niti Aayog

CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal came down vehemently on Niti Aayog and said, "It is highly unfortunate that Niti Aayog in the last seven years since it's inception had done absolutely nothing to support the 8 crore traders of India and now when the government is trying to create a level playing field in the retail sector, Niti Aayog is interfering in between and trying to derail the process."

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Foxconn founder asks BioNTech to reserve 30 million more vaccines for Taiwan

Taiwan's government subsequently allowed Gou, Foxconn - formally Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd - as well as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, to negotiate on its behalf for the shot. A $350 million deal for 10 million shots was inked last month, which will be donated to the government for distribution.

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SpaceX launches ants, avocados, robot to space station

The Dragon is carrying more than 4,800 pounds (2,170 kilograms) of supplies and experiments, and fresh food including avocados, lemons and even ice cream for the space station's seven astronauts.

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Google Play app store revenue hit $11.2 billion in 2019, lawsuit says

Attorneys general for Utah and 36 other U.S. states or districts suing Google over alleged antitrust violations with the app store also said in the newly unredacted filing that the business in 2019 had $8.5 billion in gross profit and $7 billion in operating income, for an operating margin of over 62%.

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Maruti Suzuki to raise prices in September

Maruti Suzuki had increased prices in April and January. On April 16, it announced a 1.6% weighted average increase in ex-showroom prices (Delhi) across models. On January 18, the automaker had hiked prices of some models by up to Rs 34,000.

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iPhone 13 Will Use LEO Satellite Communication to Enable Voice Calls, Messages Without Cellular Coverage: Kuo

iPhone 13 lineup will come with low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity that will allow users to make calls and send messages without requiring cellular coverage, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly predicted. Apple is said to be working with satellite company Globalstar and Qualcomm to enable the new experience.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G India Launch Set for September 1, Company Confirms 3 Colour Options

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is set to launch in India on September 1 at 12pm (noon). Confirmed via a tweet by the company, the smartphone will be launched in three colour options - Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White. A follow up tweet also shares a link to get notified for the launch of the smartphone.

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Microsoft 'threatens' to withhold Windows 11 updates on old CPUs

Microsoft had earlier said that it won't actually block users from installing Windows 11 on a PC with an older CPU, "so long as you download and manually install an ISO file all by yourself".

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Indian mapmaker powering Apple Maps, Amazon Alexa looks to IPO

The firm, backed by Qualcomm Inc. and Walmart Inc.-owned payments startup PhonePe, is targeting an IPO size around $175 million at a valuation of about $825 million

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Realme C21Y Goes on Sale in India via Flipkart, Realme.com Today: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Realme C21Y will go on sale today. It will be available via Flipkart and Realme.com. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) and the phone will be available in Cross Black and Cross Blue colours. Realme C21Y is priced starting at Rs. 8,999.

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This chip giant may have Tesla problem

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc and smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have also lodged opposition to the deal with U.S. authorities, the newspaper reported.

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8 things to do to keep money safe when your smartphone gets stolen

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Chinese regulators to exercise more control over algorithms

Chinese regulators will exercise greater control over the algorithms used by Chinese technology firms to personalise and recommend content, the latest move in a regulation spree across the internet sector.

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Indian Motorcycle expects to garner 25-30 pc share in India's premium motorcycle segment

The company, a wholly-owned division of Polaris Industries Inc that sells a range of imported bikes priced between Rs 15.68 lakh and Rs 43.96 lakh, was unable to operate fully in the Indian market due to non-availability of BS-VI compliant models besides the disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Motherson Group eyes acquisitions as pandemic presents attractive opportunities

"We are in a strong position to make acquisitions, even in a volatile environment. Our balance sheet has become stronger since OEMs started re-opening their plants beginning last October, and we could begin ramping-up again" MSSL Chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal informed the company's shareholders in the annual report for 2020-21.

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How to apply or renew your driving license online

Visiting the RTO office just to get a learner’s license or applying for a new driving license is a cumbersome process. To make things easier, the government of India has made an online portal that offers all the driving license-related services like applying for a learner’s or new license, changing address, renewal and more. Also, there’s an Aadhar eKYC method that saves the effort of filling in details in the form.

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New drone rules, Covid-19 vaccine booking on WhatsApp, new launches from Samsung, Amazon, Xiaomi and more

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Samsung, Realme and Nokia’s new phones launched: Here are some key features

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How to clean your Windows PC of junk files in six easy steps

When we talk about taking care of our digital devices like laptops and smartphones, getting rid of the junk file buildup is one of the aspects which usually gets neglected. In this tutorial, we tell you some simple steps to clean temporary and other junk files from your Windows PC without having to download and install any third-party software. We will be taking the help of the Command Prompt for the same. Here are the steps.

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Oppo Reno 6 5G review: Smart design, strong battery

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How to Activate Your Vi eSIM on iPhone, Google Pixel, Motorola Razr, Samsung Phone

In this article, we are detailing the steps on how you can activate your Vi eSIM on your phone. Select Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models are amongst the compatible devices.

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Bike price cut, rising costs to hit Peloton's profitability

Peloton Interactive Inc said its near-term profitability would suffer due to a decision to slash the price of its exercise bike and higher commodity and marketing costs.

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IATA backs European digital Covid certificate as global standard

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their global standard for digital vaccine certificates.

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US House panel seeks records from Google, Twitter, Facebook and others in riot probe

The House panel investigating the riot at the US Capitol issued sweeping document requests on Friday to social media companies, expanding the scope of its investigation as it seeks to examine the events leading to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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Salesforce-rival Freshworks files for IPO, reports 53% revenue jump

Business and customer engagement software company Freshworks Inc on Friday made public its filing for an initial public offering in the United States, reporting a nearly 53% surge in revenue as more customers signed up for its services.

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Chinese social media platforms to "rectify" financial self-media accounts

China's top social media platforms, Wechat, Douyin, Sina Weibo and Kuaishou, said on Saturday they would begin to rectify irregular practices of "self-media" accounts that publish financial information, reported state media Global Times.

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Tesla now aims to sell electricity directly to consumers in US

After electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and energy storage systems, Elon Musk-run Tesla is now planning to sell electricity directly to consumers in the US.

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This may be Twitter’s ‘celebrity porn’ problem

Several 'Bluetick (verified) accounts and porn stars freely share explicit videos and pictures with no censorship from Twitter, DisinfoLab said in a report.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Service Programme for ‘No Sound Issues’ Announced by Apple

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 may be affected by no sound issues and Apple has announced a service programme for the same. Affected users can get service for their eligible iPhones for free.

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Madras High Court order to make five year motor cover mandatory could push vehicle costs higher

Insurers aren't yet sure if that would mean premium for five years being collected upfront. There is also confusion over the Court's usage of bumper-to-bumper insurance, which can either mean comprehensive insurance or a zero depreciation policy.

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple With Exynos 7884B SoC, Single Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 has launched in Japan. The budget-friendly offering comes in two colours and a single configuration. The phone is backed by a 3,600mAh battery and is powered by an octa-core SoC.

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Centre introduces new BH registration mark to ease state-to-state vehicle transfers

Under section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a person is allowed to keep a vehicle for not more than 12 months in any state other than the state where the vehicle is registered, but a new registration has to be made within that time.

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US administration defends approving licenses for auto chips for Huawei

The comments came in response to demands from Sen. Marco Rubio that U.S. officials explain why they approved hundreds of millions of dollars worth of auto chip sales to the company, as reported by Reuters this week.

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LG Chem shares slide amid electric vehicle battery-fire probe with GM

LG Chem Ltd shares slid as much as 3.9% to the lowest since November and were on track for their worst week since early last year with a 14% decline.

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Amazon teams with Affirm to offer buy-now-pay-later option

San Francisco-based Affirm Holdings Inc. announced Friday that its flexible payment service will soon be available on Amazon.com.

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Delhi High Court to hear appeals of Facebook, WhatsApp in October in privacy policy matter

WhatsApp and Facebook have also challenged the CCI's asking them to furnish certain information for the purpose of inquiry conducted by it.

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First cryptocurrency ATM opens in Honduras

The first cryptocurrency ATM in Honduras opened this week as bitcoin backers sought to spur demand for virtual assets after neighboring El Salvador became the first country to establish bitcoin as legal tender.

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Western Digital $20 billion all-stock offer for Kioxia poses valuation, cash challenge: Analysts

Kioxia is one the largest players in NAND memory chips that provide the storage space in phones and hard drives, competing with South Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix. Hynix last year agreed to buy U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp's NAND business for $9 billion.

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How woman lost Rs 3 lakh to fraud on WhatsApp

The complainant claimed that she had received a link on WhatsApp, where rewards were promised in the name of a prominent online shopping portal after completion of certain tasks, he said.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs OnePlus Buds Pro vs Google Pixel Buds A-series: How the three new true wireless earbuds compare

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YouTube suspends payments to Brazilian accounts over election disinformation

YouTube said it had suspended payments to content producers from 14 channels accused of spreading fake news about next year's election by the country's federal electoral court, the TSE.

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Apple AirTag Tracker Starts Receiving Firmware Update, New Features Yet Unannounced: Report

Apple AirTag has reportedly started receiving a new update that carries firmware version 1.0.291. The firmware update comes months after the launch of the Bluetooth tracker and two months following the arrival of the last AirTag update.

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Nvidia likely to seek EU okay for $54 billion Arm deal: Report

Nvidia is likely to seek EU antitrust approval for its $54 billion takeover of British chip designer Arm early next month, with regulators expected to launch a full-scale investigation after a preliminary review, people familiar with the matter said.

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Xiaomi to acquire self-driving startup Deepmotion

The deal happens as the company gears up to enter the electric vehicle market, reports GizmoChina. Deepmotion develops driver assistance software.

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Apple iPhone 13 production: Foxconn to hire 2 lakh more workers, claims report

Apple supplier and the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn is hiring 2 lakh more workers by the end of September to manufacture the new "iPhone 13" lineup.

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New IT rules: HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by Facebook, WhatsApp

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice and asked the Centre through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to file reply to the petition as well as application to stay the implementation of the Rules.

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Redmi 10 Prime Confirmed to Come With MediaTek Helio G88 SoC

Redmi 10 Prime is confirmed to come with an octa-core Mediatek Helio G88 SoC. The chipset initially featured on the Redmi 10 that was unveiled in some markets earlier this month and is speculated to launch in India with the Redmi 10 Prime branding.

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Vivo X70 Pro+ Leaked Renders Show Mi 11 Ultra-Like Design, Google Play Console Tips Specifications

Vivo X70 Pro+ has been spotted on Google Play Console and its specifications have been leaked. The phone has also been leaked in renders showing its possible design. It is expected to have a rear panel similar to that of the Mi 11 Ultra.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Band 6: Here’s how its most-expensive fitness tracker compares to that of Huawei Band 6, Oppo Smart Band and OnePlus Band

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Price in India Leaks, Tipped to Launch on September 3

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price in India and launch date have been tipped. The phone is expected to launch on September 3 priced above Rs. 30,000. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option may be priced at Rs. 35,999 and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model may be priced at Rs. 37,499.

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India urges its automakers to cut reliance on imports from China

India is trying to diversify its supply chains away from neighboring China following deadly clashes between the world’s two most-populated nations along the disputed Himalayan border last year. The Covid-19 pandemic and global trade tensions with China have intensified the need for countries around the world to move manufacturing bases out of the country to reduce supply-chain risks.

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JioPhone Next Pre-Bookings in India to Go Live From Next Week: Report

JioPhone Next pre-booking in India will start from next week, according to a report. The Jio smartphone is rumoured to carry a price tag of Rs. 3,499.

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Realme C21 Getting Android 11-Based Realme UI 2.0 Update: Report

Realme C21 is reportedly getting a stable version of the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update in India. Along with the usual Android 11-based features, the update also brings bug fixes for the battery as well as system stability and performance improvements. The update is 500MB in size for users who signed up for the beta test update. However, the size of the update ...

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iPhone 13 Series Launch Tipped for September 14, Pre-Orders Likely to Begin September 17

iPhone 13 series is expected to include four models —iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini. As per a report, media invites are expected on September 7 with a launch event likely to be scheduled for September 14. Pre-orders are reported to begin on September 17 with sale anticipated to begin on September 24.

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion Sale Starts in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion sale starts today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. The phone was launched last week in India and comes as a rebranded Motorola Edge 20 Lite but with an upgraded processor.

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Apple strikes App Store deal with small developers as it waits for 'Fortnite' ruling

The deal includes changes in how all developers can communicate with customers, an issue highlighted by the judge herself in the "Fortnite" case.

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Microsoft warns thousands of cloud customers of exposed databases

The vulnerability is in Microsoft Azure's flagship Cosmos DB database. A research team at security company Wiz discovered it was able to access keys that control access to databases held by thousands of companies. Wiz Chief Technology Officer Ami Luttwak is a former chief technology officer at Microsoft's Cloud Security Group.

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Southeast Asia tech deal making booms as investors place post-COVID bets

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Alphabet's Waymo to stop selling lidar self-driving car sensors

Alphabet Inc's self-driving unit Waymo said that it has ended a two-year effort to sell light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors to other companies.

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China to crack down on 'chaotic' online fan culture

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Dell beats revenue estimates as remote work fuels demand

While the industry has faced pressure from components shortage and supply chain woes, revenue at Dell's client solutions unit - home to its hardware devices - surged 27% to a record $14.3 billion.

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Yahoo shuts down its news websites in India over FDI rules

Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due to new FDI rules that limit foreign ownership of digital content platforms. These include Yahoo News, Yahoo Cricket, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment and MAKERS.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook set to get $750 million, here's why

The haul consists of about five million shares worth roughly $750 million, according to calculations by Bloomberg News. Part of the payout is contingent on Apple's stock return over the past three years surpassing at least two-thirds of companies in the S&P 500 - a threshold the iPhone maker cleared by a wide margin.

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India gets new rules for flying drones: 10 big changes you need to know

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Specifications Tipped by Google Play Console Listing: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been spotted on Google Play Console listing, as per a report. The phone is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC and pack 6GB RAM. It is likely to run on Android 11 software and feature a full-HD+ display.

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Google Said to Tap Samsung 5G Modem Tech for Next Pixel Flagship

Google will tap Samsung to supply the 5G modem for its next flagship Pixel smart phone, sources familiar with the matter said, signalling the first win for the South Korean firm in a US market dominated by Qualcomm.

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Realme Narzo 50A Leaked Renders Show Unique Back Panel Design, Triple Rear Camera Setup, More

Realme Narzo 50A’s design seems to have been leaked through a render shared online. It shows a triple rear camera setup, a fingerprint scanner on the back, and a unique design for the back panel. The phone is expected to be the successor to the Realme Narzo 30A from earlier this year.

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Google will bring Samsung 5G modem tech to US market with new Pixel phone: Sources

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that it has designed its own processor chip to power its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro high-end phones, ending its complete reliance on Qualcomm, which will still supply chips for the lower-priced Pixel 5A.

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Global chip shortage affecting 'everybody but Apple': Report

A report from Wave7 Research indicates that the shortages are affecting makers of lower-cost Android handsets, with Samsung and OnePlus being particularly hard hit.

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Hybrid work demand fuels Salesforce earnings forecast

Revenue in the second quarter ended July 31 rose 23% to $6.34 billion, surpassing estimates of $6.24 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.

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Facebook considers forming an election commission: Report

The commission, if formed, would not be the first time Facebook has set up external groups to help it make major decisions.

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Western Digital in advanced talks to merge with Japan's Kioxia Holdings: Report

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Cardano returns 150% in a month to become the third-largest cryptocurrency

Trading volume in Cardano's ADA cryptocurrency increased dramatically on August 20, propelling the cryptocurrency to a 10% gain in a matter of hours. Cardano, which became the third-largest cryptocurrency worldwide last week, has seen its price rise by more than 150% in recent weeks.

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iPhone 13 Face ID Tech May Work With Masks, Foggy Eyeglasses; Apple Reportedly Testing on Employees

iPhone 13 Face ID hardware is reportedly in testing to work with face masks and even foggy glasses. Apple is also reported to have a distinct selfie camera placement where the sensor will be available at the left.

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Moto E20 Specifications and Renders Leak Online, Dual Rear Cameras and 4,000mAh Battery Tipped

Moto E20 specifications and renders have leaked online. The phone from Lenovo-owned Motorola is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display and run on Android 11. It is expected to sport a dual camera setup at the back with a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The launch timeline of the phone is not known.

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10 reasons why smartphones may catch fire

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Realme GT Master Edition to Go on Sale in India Today at 12pm via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme GT Master Edition sale in India is taking place today (August 26). The Realme phone carries a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and features a triple rear camera setup.

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Micromax In 2b Review: Raising the Bar for Entry-Level Smartphones

Micromax’s In 2b is a capable entry-level smartphone that also raises the bar for what we have come to expect from devices priced under Rs. 9,000.

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Oppo F19s May Launch in India Soon: Report

Oppo F19s may launch in India soon, says a report citing industry sources. The smartphone may launch in the upcoming festive season. Not much else is known about the smartphone yet. It will be the fourth smartphone in the Oppo F19 series that includes the vanilla Oppo F19, Oppo F19 Pro, and Oppo F19 Pro+.

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Oukitel WP15 5G Rugged Smartphone Launched With a Massive 15,600mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

Oukitel WP15 5G has been launched. The rugged smartphone is up for grabs via AliExpress for shipping to various countries. Oukitel WP15 5G packs a large 15,600mAh battery that can offer over 1,300 standby hours.

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Mac mini With M1X Chip to Launch in the ‘Next Several Months’, iPhone 13 Unlikely to Feature Touch ID: Report

Mac mini with a high-end M1X chip is launching in the “next several months” to replace the Intel-powered model, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said in his latest newsletter Power On. He also said that Apple had tested its in-display Touch ID on the iPhone 13, though the technology is not likely to be a part of the new model. Separately, Apple is said to unveil its...

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Users Facing Low-Storage Issues Due to Preloaded App

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro users are facing low-storage issues apparently due to a preloaded app called Media Storage. Some users have also reported that the app is causing rapid battery drain and is slowing down their phones.

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Samsung to Invest KRW 240 Trillion Over Next Three Years; Expand Into AI, Robotics, More Industries

Samsung Group will invest KRW 240 trillion (roughly Rs. 15,26,645 crores) in the next three years to expand footprint in biopharmaceutical, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and robotics industries in the post-pandemic era, Samsung Electronics said.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite May Launch in India Soon as Rebadged Redmi Note 9 Pro

Redmi Note 10 Lite is tipped to launch in India soon as a rebadged Redmi Note 9 Pro. Separately, Xiaomi has discontinued the regular Redmi Note 10 in Indonesia. However, the phone is still on sale in India.

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OPPO Aims to Strengthen Its Customer Centricity Approach, Expand Its Network to 600 After Sales Service Centre by 2022

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OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord CE 5G Getting OxygenOS Update With Performance Improvements

OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord CE 5G are receiving OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 and OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 updates, respectively. The updates come with August 2021 security patch for OnePlus Nord and July 2021 security patch for OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The update for OnePlus Nord also gets Bitmoji AOD and the ability to take screenshots for always-on display.

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Japan's online shopping sales top $90 billion for the first time

Transactions through major online shopping websites such as Amazon and Rakuten remained robust.

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Indian auto industry facing many immediate, medium-term challenges: Maruti Suzuki MD

"in all four segments of the industry -- passenger vehicle, two-wheelers, commercial vehicle, and three-wheelers, the long-term growth rate has come down drastically in the past 5 to 10 years even before COVID started," SIAM President Kenichi Ayukawa said.

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SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger With Data Backup Feature Launched in India

Western Digital has launched the SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync and SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W with the option of a bundled adapter in the Indian market. The former comes with dual functionality of wireless charging and automatic data storage and backup for Qi-compatible devices. The new SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync with 256GB storage is priced ...

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Realme 8 Getting Dynamic RAM Expansion With Update; Realme 8 Pro May Get the Feature Too

Realme 8 is getting an update the brings Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) functionality to the smartphone. It also gets some bug fixes and improvements. Bundled with the update is the July 2021 Android security patch. A Realme official reportedly confirmed that Realme 8 Pro will also get the DRE support but didn't mention the timeline for the update.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, Quad-Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G smartphone has launched in India and it comes with support for 12 5G bands. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and has the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC under the hood, and quad rear cameras.

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Catches Fire In-Flight, Forces Evacuation of Passengers in Seattle: Report

When the fire broke out, the crew tried to contain the smoke using the battery containment bag. But the amount of smoke reportedly forced the deployment of evacuation slides. A spokesperson for the Port of Seattle confirmed the phone that caught on fire on the flight was the Samsung Galaxy A21.

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Realme GT 5G phone to go on its first sale today at 12pm via Flipkart

Realme GT 5G is set to go on its first sale today. The smartphone will be available via Realme.com and Flipkart at 12pm. The handset is the company’s latest flagship phone that comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and runs Android 11 operating system.

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Apple, IBM, Insurance CEOs Said to Work With White House to Tackle Cyber Challenges

The White House is hosting an event on Wednesday that will bring together the largest US technology companies for a discussion about cybersecurity challenges following a raft of high-profile hacking incidents earlier this year, people familiar with the event said.

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Vivo Y21s Specifications Tipped via US FCC, Geekbench Listings; May Come With Helio G80 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery

Vivo Y21s may be launching soon as it was spotted on US FCC and Geekbench listings. These listings reveal some key specifications of the smartphone that include a 5,000mAh battery, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 4GB RAM, and more. Not much else is known about the smartphone currently.

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Coding for front-end should focus on great user experience

Coders often expect users to be as technical as they are. Proper usability or user interface design, Neha says, should start with understanding the processes and needs of those using them.

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US near deal for Nvidia supercomputer as it waits for delayed Intel machine: Sources

The Nvidia and AMD machine, to be called Polaris, will not be a replacement for the Intel-based Aurora machine slated for the Argonne National Lab near Chicago, which was poised to be the nation's fastest computer when announced in 2019.

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US approves licenses for Huawei to buy auto chips: Sources

But in recent weeks and months, people familiar with the application process told Reuters the U.S. has granted licenses authorizing suppliers to sell chips to Huawei for such vehicle components as video screens and sensors. The approvals come as Huawei pivots its business toward items that are less susceptible to U.S. trade bans.

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Meme stocks soar in late day trading surge, short sellers knocked

GameStop shares jumped 27.53%, AMC shares climbed 20.3%, Clover Health Investments rose 9.9%, Koss Corp rose 4.4%, Robinhood Markets climbed 9.0% and ContextLogic rose 6.4%.

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Vivo X70 Pro Specifications, Design Leak via Google Play Console

Vivo X70 Pro has been spotted on Google Play Console with the model number V2105. It is tipped to feature a full-HD+ display and be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The phone is likely to run on Android 11 software.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite Allegedly Appeared on IMEI Database, India Launch Expected Again

Redmi Note 10 Lite allegedly appeared on the IMEI database on Tuesday. The database included model number 2109106A1I that is said to be associated with Redmi Note 10 Lite that Xiaomi could launch in India as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro.

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Remittance costs key to take-up of Salvadoran Bitcoin plan: Development bank

President Nayib Bukele's congressional allies have already approved legislation giving the cryptocurrency official currency status alongside the U.S. dollar, a first in the world. The move takes effect in September.

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Arizona group inks agreement with Taiwan aimed at attracting more chip companies

The Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office, which is supported by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed an agreement with economic development officials in the greater Phoenix area to find ways to bring more of Taiwan's vast semiconductor industry to the metro area.

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Google self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San Francisco

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Citi considering bitcoin futures trading for some institutional clients

Bitcoin prices rose past $50,000 on Monday, after having weathered a crackdown by Chinese authorities on domestic cryptocurrency mining companies earlier this year, as mainstream adoption by corporations and the wider public gathers pace.

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9 ways Apple changed under CEO Tim Cook

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Realme GT 5G First Sale Today in India at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website: Price in India, Sale Offers, Specifications

Realme GT 5G was launched in India last week and will go on its first sale today, August 25, at 12pm (noon). It will be available via Flipkart, Realme website, and mainline channels. The phone starts at Rs. 37,999.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Launching in India Today at 12 Noon: Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is set to launch in India today, August 25, at 12pm (noon). It is said to be priced between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000. The phone may go on sale starting September 2 in the country through Amazon, Samsung.com, and leading retail stores.

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IEEMA appoints Charu Mathur as Director General

Industry body Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association on Tuesday said it has appointed Charu Mathur as its new Director General (DG).

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Auto industry calls for government, RBI support for dealers

While automotive retail trade body Federation of Automotive Dealers Association (FADA) has sought industry status for the auto retail sector from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, auto makers’ organisation Society of Vehicle Manufacturers Association (SIAM) has requested the central bank to extend the moratorium on loans for dealers.

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Semiconductor shortage temporary, expected to be over by 2022, says Maruti Chairman Bhargava

​During the virtual meet, the Chairman talked of Maruti's electric vehicle ambitions, reiterating that t​​he country's largest carmaker will enter only when it is sure its electric product can be affordable for its consumers and also be able to operate with losses.

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Wistron partners with India's Optiemus, to manufacture electronics products

Wistron Corp of Taiwan is partnering with India's Optiemus Electronics to build products such as smartphones and laptops, a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push to make the country an electronics manufacturing hub.

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Fintech startup Khatabook raises $100 million in funding round

Khatabook on Tuesday said it has raised USD 100 million (about Rs 741 crore) in funding round, led by Tribe Capital and Moore Strategic Ventures (MSV) that valued the fintech company at close to USD 600 million.

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Microsoft teams up with Invest India to support tech startups

Microsoft India on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Invest India to support tech startups in the country.

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Samsung to invest $206 billion by 2023 for post-pandemic era

Samsung Group will invest 240 trillion won ($206 billion) in the next three years to expand its footprint in biopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics in the post-pandemic era, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said.

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Hyundai unveils i20 under N Line; aims to bring in more models in next few years

The i20 N Line is powered by a 1-litre petrol Turbo GDI engine mated with six-speed iMT (intelligent Manual transmission) and seven-speed DCT transmission options.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Users Facing Low-Storage Issues Due to Preloaded App

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro users are facing low-storage issues apparently due to a preloaded app called Media Storage. Some users have also reported that the app is causing rapid battery drain and is slowing down their phones.

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Samsung to Invest KRW 240 Trillion Over Next Three Years; Expand Into AI, Robotics, More Industries

Samsung Group will invest KRW 240 trillion (roughly Rs. 15,26,645 crores) in the next three years to expand footprint in biopharmaceutical, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and robotics industries in the post-pandemic era, Samsung Electronics said.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite May Launch in India Soon as Rebadged Redmi Note 9 Pro

Redmi Note 10 Lite is tipped to launch in India soon as a rebadged Redmi Note 9 Pro. Separately, Xiaomi has discontinued the regular Redmi Note 10 in Indonesia. However, the phone is still on sale in India.

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Elon Musk: In my opinion Tesla's self-driving software update 'not great'

Tesla Inc's Chief Executive Elon Musk said that the electric-car maker was working on improving the much-awaited update to its self-driving software "as fast as possible."

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This is the secret weapon for self-driving car startups

Self-driving startups like Cruise and Pony.ai have begun testing their driverless cars in some parts of California in the past year, with an additional feature: Human operators.

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Making the online world safe for children

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OPPO Aims to Strengthen Its Customer Centricity Approach, Expand Its Network to 600 After Sales Service Centre by 2022

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Xiaomi Is Dropping Its ‘Mi’ Branding Starting With Xiaomi Mix 4: Report

iaomi may drop its ‘Mi’ branding from its products in favour of simply using Xiaomi. The change first became apparent with the recently released Mix 4 which, instead of being called Mi Mix 4 in accordance with the previous generation phones (Mi Mix 3, Mi Mix 2, and so on), is named Xiaomi Mix 4.

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OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord CE 5G Getting OxygenOS Update With Performance Improvements

OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord CE 5G are receiving OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 and OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 updates, respectively. The updates come with August 2021 security patch for OnePlus Nord and July 2021 security patch for OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The update for OnePlus Nord also gets Bitmoji AOD and the ability to take screenshots for always-on display.

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Facebook to bring voice and video calling to main app

Facebook has been trying to tie together messaging across its suite of apps and first enabled it between Instagram and Messenger last September. The move enabled users of each service to find, message and hold video calls with contacts on the other without needing to download both apps.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to join executives at White House cybersecurity meeting: Source

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Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses

The strategy announced Tuesday will pit Walmart against the likes of Uber, DoorDash and other delivery services. It comes as Walmart moves to expand its sources of profits and revenues beyond its core retail businesses.

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India phone industry showed resilience, among top markets for us: HMD Global

India's smartphone market is set to hit a record high of 173 million units in 2021, growing at 14 per cent year-on-year. More than 100 million smartphones are expected to be shipped in the second half of the year, according to Counterpoint Research.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Price in India, Sale Date Tipped Ahead of Upcoming Launch

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G price in India has been reported just ahead of the official launch that is scheduled for Wednesday (August 25). The Samsung phone is said to go on sale from September 2.

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6 reasons why Vodafone Idea's failure is 'bad news' for mobile users in India

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JD.com beats second-quarter sales estimates on online strength

Global brands such as Louis Vuitton owner LVMH expanded partnerships with the company during the quarter, while other brands such as Estee Lauder Cos Inc launched flagship stores on its platform.

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Online product displays can shape buying behaviour, claims study

According to new University of California San Diego research, curated product recommendations during online shopping can change whether people buy a product they had been considering.

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Synopsys design software uses AI to make chips more power efficient

Major chip firms like Intel Corp or Nvidia Corp can spend two years and hundreds of millions of dollars to perfect their designs.

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Digital coin adoption to increase in small-town India: WazirX CEO

Touted as the most important asset class of the 21st century, more than 1.5 crore Indians are currently holding over Rs 1,500 crore worth crypto assets.

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Competition Commission of India fines Maruti Suzuki Rs 2 billion over dealer discount policy

CCI in 2019 started looking into allegations that Maruti forces its dealers to limit the discounts they offer, effectively stifling competition among them and harming consumers who could have benefited from lower prices if dealers operated freely.

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India Yamaha launches MT-15 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP edition at Rs 1.48 lakh

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP edition comes with 155 cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve engine with six-speed transmission.

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OLX Autos crosses $1 billion-sales milestone

"Introducing home and self car inspections during COVID-19 has helped our customers cope with the lockdown period that hit many of our markets when car inspection centres had to close their doors for a time.

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Japan's Mizuho says its ATMs hit by a system glitch

Mizuho Financial Group's main banking unit said its automated teller machines (ATMs) in some parts of Japan were hit by a system glitch on Monday.

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Drones to deliver pizza in Sejong city in South Korea

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced that the commercialisation of drone's pizza delivery in Sejong city through collaboration with Korean drone company 'P-Square' and global pizza chain 'Domino Pizza.'

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Mercedes-Benz launches AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe in India

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new performance car 'AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe' in India . It is priced at Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom all India).

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Redmi 10 Prime India Launch Date Teased for September 3, Key Features Revealed

Redmi 10 Prime India launch date is set for September 3, Xiaomi teased on Monday. The new Redmi phone will come with a hole-punch display design and carry an adaptive refresh rate.

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Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this festive season

Punch is based on the H2X concept, which Tata Motors had showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. It will be positioned below the company's compact SUV Nexon and is expected to hit the market around Diwali this year.

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Vivo Y33s With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y33s has launched in India that comes with impressive specifications. The phone is offered in a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model but it comes with Extended RAM 2.0 that uses some of the storage space for RAM functions.

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Realme C21Y With Triple Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C21Y was launched in India on Monday. The Realme phone can be compared with the likes of Redmi 9, Infinix Hot 10S, and Nokia G20.

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Realme Narzo 30 5G Gets 4GB + 64GB Model; Realme Fan Festival 2021 Starts August 24

Realme Narzo 30 5G is now even now more affordable with a new 4GB + 64GB variant that will go on sale starting August 24 during Realme Fan Festival 2021. The phone is priced at Rs 13,999 and will join the Rs. 15,999 variant that comes with 6GB + 128GB.

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Mi 11T, Mi 11T Pro Specifications Tipped, Launch May Happen on September 23

Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro specifications have been tipped by the listings appeared on the US FCC site ahead of their formal announcement. Both phones are speculated to launch on September 23. Meanwhile, Mi 11T Pro price has been suggested online.

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iQoo 8 India Launch May Take Place in Mid-September, iQoo 8 Pro Launch Date Remains a Mystery

iQoo 8 may launch in India next month around mid-September, as per a known tipster. The iQoo 8 series, including the vanilla iQoo 8 and iQoo 8 Pro, was launched in China last week. The two phones succeed the iQoo 7 series that was launched in India in April.

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Google removes these 10 fraud cryptocurrency apps used by hackers to cheat people

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PayPal launches crypto buying and selling in the UK

The roll-out, which marks the first international expansion of PayPal's cryptocurrencies services outside of the United States, could inspire further mainstream adoption of the new asset class.

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Income Tax portal live after emergency maintenance: Infosys

After about two days of the income tax portal being unavailable, Infosys late on Sunday said emergency maintenance on the website has concluded and it is now live. Developed by Infosys, the new income tax e-filing portal "www.incometax.gov.

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Nokia shipped nearly 12.8 million handsets in Q2

In terms of smartphones, Nokia Mobile did see an improvement in shipments of 36 per cent compared to Q1 2021, driven by the new Nokia 1.4, G and C series devices, according to Counterpoint Research.

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Tesla sells ‘full self-driving,’ but what is it really?

Tesla privately acknowledges the limitations of the technology. As the public advocacy website PlainSite recently revealed after a public records request, Tesla officials have told California regulators that the company is unlikely to offer technology that can drive in any situation on its own by the end of 2021.

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Hyundai slips to 6th place in global electric vehicle market in 2021 1st half

The automaker's global EV sales jumped 75.6 percent on-year to 51,300 units in the first six months of the year, but its market share fell to 2.9 percent from 4.5 percent over the period, data showed.

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Realme C21Y Launch in India Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme C21Y India launch is set for today (August 23). It will take place at 12:30pm IST. Realme C21Y was initially unveiled in Vietnam last month.

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SoftBank-backed DriveWealth raises $450 million at nearly $3 billion valuation

SoftBank-backed DriveWealth has raised $450 million in fresh capital as part of a late-stage financing round co-led by private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners and Accel, valuing the fintech firm at $2.85 billion.

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Here's why finance ministry has ‘summoned’ Infosys CEO Salil Parekh

The new income tax e-filing portal "www.incometax.gov.in' had a bumpy start from the day of its launch on June 7, as it continued to face tech glitches. Between January 2019 to June 2021, the government has paid Rs 164.5 crore to Infosys for developing the portal.

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Kia India aims to sell 2 lakh units in domestic mkt in FY22;eyes 4 lakh cumulative sales by Jan 2022

"Our first priority right now is to overcome supply chain challenges... The first step is to come back to normal and achieve a target of two lakh units in the domestic market and about 50,000 units in exports so that we can hit the 2.5 lakh sales mark during the year (FY22). This is our short term goal," Kia India Vice-President and Head (Sales and Marketing) Hardeep Singh Brar told PTI in an interaction.

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MG Motor to invest Rs 2,500 crore by 2022-end to ramp up Halol plant capacity

"We have done an investment of Rs 3,000 crore already, and by the end of next year, we will do another Rs 2,500 crore. We will reach a total of Rs 5,500 crore," MG Motor India President and Managing Director Rajeev Chaba told PTI.

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Logitech G335 gaming headset review: A competent choice

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Google’s AirPod rivals coming to India for the first time, Realme’s new laptops and phones, Ola scooters and other top tech news of the week

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RedmiBook Pro 10-points review: Hits, misses and other details about Redmi’s first laptop

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance tightens anti-money laundering checks after regulatory pressure

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Friday it would demand stricter background checks on customers to bolster efforts against money laundering, with immediate effect.

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India smartphone market to reach record 173 million units in 2021: Report

India's smartphone market is the second biggest market in the world after China. In 2020, the Indian market outperformed the North America, Latin America and Africa markets.

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Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee

Tesla has updated its online configurator, and its non-refundable order fee has more than doubled to $250.

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The electric vehicle boom is pay-dirt for factory machinery makers

The good times for the makers of robots and other factory equipment reflect the broader recovery in U.S. manufacturing. After falling post-COVID to $361.8 million in April 2020, new orders surged to almost $506 million in June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Twitter working on rules, replay option for Spaces

Micro-blogging site Twitter's Spaces is about to get more options, including replay, and even rules for participants in a live chat.

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Amazon Grand Gaming Days sale: Gaming laptops from HP, Lenovo, gaming headsets available at up to 50% discount

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Google Discontinues Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 Ahead of Pixel 6 Launch

Google Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 have been discontinued ahead of Pixel 6 launch. The tech giant said it expects stores in the US to sell out of the older devices within the next few weeks.

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Motorola Edge 20 India Sale Deferred Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’, Pre-Orders to Begin August 24

Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion were announced in the Indian market recently. The company has now said that the sale of the Motorola Edge 20 has been deferred. It was earlier slated to go on sale on August 24, but will now only appear for pre-orders via Flipkart on the date.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 360-Degree Renders Tip Triple Rear Cameras, Flat Display

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 360-degree renders have leaked, courtesy tipster Evan Blass. The leak shows that the phone may have a triple camera setup at the back and a hole-punch flat display in the front. The speaker grille sits at the bottom edge.

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Indian startups raise $16.9 billion VC funding in 2021, next only to China

An analysis of GlobalData's financial deals database reveals that a total of 828 VC funding deals were announced in India during January-July 2021 while the total disclosed funding value of these deals stood at $16.9 billion.

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Official Taliban websites go offline

The websites' disappearance may just be temporary as the Taliban secures new hosting arrangements. But the reported removal of the WhatsApp groups followed the banning of Taliban accounts by Facebook, the service's parent company, on Tuesday after the US-backed Afghan government fell to the Taliban.

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Sony Xperia 10 III Lite With Snapdragon 690 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite has been launched in Japan. The phone is a slightly toned-down variant of the Sony Xperia 10 III that was launched in April. The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite comes with a triple rear camera setup and is powered by a Snapdragon 690 SoC.

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6 things Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are doing to protect people from Taliban

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India smartphone market to reach record 173 million units in 2021: report

India's smartphone market is set to hit a record high of 173 million units in 2021, growing at 14 per cent year-on-year, according to Counterpoint Research. More than 100 million smartphones are expected to be shipped in the second half of the year, it said.

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GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall for fire risk, will take $1 billion hit

General Motors Co said on Friday it would take a hit of $1 billion to expand the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the risk of fires from the high-voltage battery pack - a blow for the largest U.S. automaker as it seeks to ramp up EV sales.

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Nvidia's $40 billion deal for ARM dealt blow by UK regulator

Nvidia Corp's planned $40 billion acquisition of British chip designer ARM hit a major hurdle on Friday after a UK regulator found it could damage competition and weaken rivals, and required a further lengthy investigation. Struck in September last year, the deal for Britain's most important technology company by the world's biggest maker of graphics and AI chips sparked a swift backlash from politicians, rivals and customers.

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T-Mobile breach hits 53 million customers as probe finds wider impact

The data includes address, date of birth and phone numbers of customers, the company said, adding that it had no indication that the accessed data contained financial information such as credit card or other payment data.

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China eyes pushing US IPO-bound firms to hand over data control: Sources

The regulators believe bringing in third-party information security firms, ideally state-backed, to manage and monitor IPO hopefuls' data could effectively limit their ability to transfer Chinese onshore data overseas, one of the people said.

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Samsung Now Live Online Shopping Platform Unveiled; Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3 Displays Expensive to Repair

Samsung Now is a new live online shopping platform for the live pre-book event of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The event will take place on August 23 at 6pm and the phones will go on sale on September 10.

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Redmi 10 Prime Teased by Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain, Could Launch Soon

Redmi 10 Prime may have been teased by Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain. The executive shared a cryptic tweet with a sequence of prime numbers which when associated to alphabets, spells ‘grand enter of the superstar Redmi.’

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Realme C21Y India Launch Date Set for August 23: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme C21Y is all set to launch in India on August 23. The phone debuted in Vietnam last month and it features a triple rear camera setup and comes with TUV Rheinland High Reliability Certification.

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Facebook launches 'Small Business Loans Initiative' for SMBs

Facebook India on Friday launched 'Small Business Loans Initiative' to help small and medium businesses (SMBs) that advertise on its platform to get quick access to credit through independent lending partners.

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China passes new personal data privacy law

China's National People's Congress on Friday officially passed a law designed to protect online user data privacy and will implement the policy starting November 1, according to state-media outlet Xinhua.

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Epic Games alleges Google paid phone and game makers to avoid $1-billion Play Store hit

"Fortnite" developer Epic Games on Thursday unsealed details about contracts it alleges Alphabet Inc's Google signed with phone makers and other top video game companies to avoid losing $1.1 billion in annual app store profit.

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Vivo Y33s May Launch in India on August 23, Price Tipped

Vivo Y33s is expected to launch in India on August 23. The price of the phone may be Rs. 17,990 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. It is likely to come in a Midday Dream colour option.

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Nissan Renault Financial Services India donates Rs one crore to PM CARES Fund

With the donation of Rs 1 crore to the PM CARES fund by NRFSI, the total amount of contribution towards various COVID-19 relief measures in India from the automotive alliance has gone up to Rs 7.5 crore, the company said in a statement.

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Chip crisis threatens to cut auto output by 7.1 million cars

Low vaccination rates and rising infection rates in Southeast Asia are prompting shutdowns of plants assembling all types of semiconductors.

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Redmi 10 Prime Spotted on Bluetooth SIG, May Launch in India as Rebranded Redmi 10

Redmi 10 Prime has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG. It is listed with the model number 21061119BI. This is the same model number as the IMEI database listing spotted earlier. It is being speculated that the Redmi 10 global variant may launch in India as Redmi 10 Prime.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M32 5G Complete Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy M32 5G’s complete specifications have allegedly leaked ahead of official launch. Samsung recently confirmed the launch date for the Galaxy M32 5G to be August 25 but the Galaxy M52 5G does not have a date yet.

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Vivo Y21 vs Redmi Note 10: How the two compare

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How to enable Amitabh Bachchan’s voice on Alexa on your Amazon Echo device

E-commerce giant Amazon has introduced its first celebrity voice in India by roping in Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. The company has tied up with a celebrity for Amazon Alexa in the past internationally, but in India, Bachchan is the first celebrity with whom Amazon has tied up with.

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Kia sells two lakh units of flagship SUV Seltos in two years of operations in India

Kia India Executive Director and Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer Tae-Jin Park said, "Success milestones are always a huge boost to motivation as it enhances our passion for serving customers better. These back-to-back milestones are a testament to our commitment to bringing a revolution in the auto industry and catering to the new age, young-at-heart dynamic buyers with class-leading premium products."

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Motorola Edge (2021) With Snapdragon 778G SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge (2021) has launched in the US and it comes with a triple rear camera setup. The phone also features a 144Hz refresh rate display that has up to 576Hz touch latency. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and has 5G connectivity.

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Facebook launches VR remote work app, calling it a step to the 'metaverse'

The beta test of Facebook's Horizon Workrooms app comes as many companies continue to work from home after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down physical workspaces and as a new variant is sweeping across the globe.

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Apple delays return to office until January 2022 amid Covid surge

Apple has delayed return to office until at least January 2022, as the US witnesses a surge in cases of the delta variant of Covid-19. The iPhone maker said the employees would get a month's notice before they rejoin work in-person, reports The Verge, citing an internal email.

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OnePlus 9RT Could Launch in India This October, Specifications Tipped

OnePlus 9RT could be a tweaked version of the OnePlus 9R and mark the company’s T series phone for this year. It has been tipped to launch in Indian and China in October. The OnePlus 9RT is expected to bring over some of the specifications from the OnePlus 9R.

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Vivo Y21 With 5,000mAh Battery, Dual Rear Cameras Goes Official Ahead of Launch

Vivo Y21 has launched in the Indian market. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. It comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel main camera. The Vivo Y21 is on sale on Amazon, Flipkart, and other online stores.

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Microsoft is raising prices of these flagship products by 20%

The increases will take effect within six months, Microsoft said in a blog post announcing the change.

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8 reasons Airtel, Vodafone, Nokia, Ericsson and others are opposing 5Gi standard

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Chennai surgeon designs 3D printed heart valve

A city-based surgeon has designed and developed a unique prototype of 3D printed specialised biopolymer heart valve to replace the valves currently made with metal components (mechanical) or animal tissue (bioprosthetic).

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Intel gives details of its turnaround strategy; joins hands with TSMC to take on AMD and Nvidia Corp

Part of Intel's answer involves tapping rivals like TSMC for subcomponents of chips called "tiles" and stitching those together in Intel's own factories with packaging technology.

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Tesla partners with Japanese firms to build energy storage facility in Hokkaido

Tesla Inc said on Thursday it will join hands with Japanese companies to build an energy storage facility using its rechargeable battery in Hokkaido in northern Japan to help stabilise the power system in the wake of rising renewable energy use.

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TCS launches Google Cloud Garages for enterprise customers

IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it is expanding its strategic partnership with Google Cloud with the launch of Google Garages at its TCS Pace Port co-innovation and advanced research centers in Amsterdam, New York, and Tokyo.

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Cars24 in talks to close $350-million funding round at $2-billion valuation

Cars24, an online marketplace for used cars, is in the final stages of closing a $300-350 million funding round led by existing investor DST Global with participation of new investors Falcon Edge, Carlyle and SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Tipped to Offer 33W Fast Charging Support

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been tipped to come with 33W fast charging support. The two phones will launch this fall and bring a unique design which is quite a major change from Pixel phones of the past.

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Samsung to Remove Ads From Preloaded Apps Through an Update Coming Later This Year

Samsung has confirmed that it is finally removing ads from its default apps available pre-installed on Galaxy phones. The apps that will not show ads anymore include Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme.

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Gadget gift options under Rs 2000 for your sibling

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Vivo X70 Series May Launch Alongside Tablets, Smartwatches; Vivo X70 Pro+ Purportedly Gets Certified in China

Vivo X70 series is tipped to launch alongside the company’s tablets and smartwatches. Vivo is also expected to be working on launching its foldable phone and laptop. Separately, Vivo X70 Pro+ has purportedly appeared on the Compulsory Certification of China (3C).

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Honda 2W expects demand momentum to sustain into festive season

“Post the second wave of the pandemic with markets opening up, we have seen an increase in enquiries and footfalls. Nearly 98% of our network is now operational, while business has gone up significantly over last year”, said Yadvinder Singh Guleria, director (sales and marketing) at HMSI.

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Meet the world's first robot tour guide

Persephone is a tour guide in Greece, but perhaps not the type people are used to.

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SpiceJet to trial mobile app that stores Covid certificates for international travel

SpiceJet on Thursday said it will conduct the trial of IATA Travel Pass mobile application that allows travellers to store and manage their verified certificates regarding COVID-19 tests or vaccines.

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How remote working is 'dangerous' for some Indian businesses

While 38 per cent of respondents from India continue to be very concerned about the security risks while working remotely, globally, this figure stands at 39 per cent, according to '2021 Thales Global Data Threat Report', a commissioned study conducted by 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Sonalika Group launches app for renting tractors, implements to farmers

The 'Sonalika Agro Solutions' app connects farmers with a range of machinery renters that offer high tech agricultural implements on rent within their vicinity.

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Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale Brings Deals, Discounts on iPhone 12 mini, Poco M3, Moto G60, and More

Flipkart on Thursday kicked off its Mobiles Bonanza sale to bring discounts on various smartphones, including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 Pro, Poco M3, Moto G60, and Infinix Hot 10S, among others. The Flipkart sale also introduces exchange discounts and prepaid offers on select phones.

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Moto E-Series Smartphone Renders Allegedly Appear Online; Shows Dual Rear Cameras, Waterdrop-Style Notch

A mysterious Motorola smartphone's renders have been shared by tipster Evan Blass. The renders show a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera. The display gets a tall aspect ratio along with thick bezels on three sides as well as a thick chin. The top edge gets a 3.5mm headphone jack while the bottom gets a USB port and a speaker grille. The SIM tray is housed on ...

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Apple Asked by Policy Groups to Drop Plans to Inspect iMessages, Scan for Abuse Images

Over 90 policy and rights groups around the world published an open letter on Thursday urging Apple to abandon plans for scanning children’s messages for nudity and the phones of adults for images of child sex abuse.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Launching in India on August 25 at 12 Noon; Amazon Availability Confirmed

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G will launch in Indian on August 25 at 12pm (noon). A dedicated Amazon India page has been set up showing some of the specifications for the phone. The Galaxy M32 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC and come with a quad-rear camera setup.

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Amazon warns merchants in the US that this can hurt their business

In a prior statement, Amazon said the antitrust legislation would make it harder for merchants to make a living and reduce price competition, likely hurting consumers.

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Why 90-plus policy and rights groups from around the world have sent open letter to Apple

"Though these capabilities are intended to protect children and to reduce the spread of child sexual abuse material, we are concerned that they will be used to censor protected speech, threaten the privacy and security of people around the world, and have disastrous consequences for many children," the groups wrote in the letter, which was first reported by Reuters.

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Cisco's profit forecast disappoints on supply chain overhang

"Looking ahead, we expect the supply challenges and cost impacts to continue through at least the first half of our fiscal year and potentially into the second half," Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins said on a call with analysts.

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing in Canada comes to a close

Canadian prosecutors said the defense of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou failed on facts and law, as hearings in their bid to extradite her to the United States finished.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy F42 5G India Launch Tipped for September

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy F42 5G could launch in India next month. The Galaxy M52 5G is said to arrive by the end of September while the Galaxy F42 5G may come sooner, but in the same month. As of now, Samsung has not shared any official information on the two phones.

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Why Facebook has removed 20 million-plus posts on Covid-19

Facebook Inc said it removed over three dozen pages spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, after the White House called on social media firms to tighten controls on pandemic-related facts shared on their platforms.

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World photography day: 19 phones from 90s to 2021 that changed the camera game

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Apple backs out of settlement in Corellium case, sends notice

A federal judge last year rejected Apple's copyright claims against Corellium, which makes a simulated iPhone that researchers use to examine how the tightly restricted devices function.

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9 smartwatches under Rs 5,000 that allow you to make voice call

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Telecoms firm Syniverse to go public via $2.85 billion blank check deal

The deal will provide Syniverse with up to $1.17 billion in cash, through a combination of equity and equity-linked capital, blank check firm M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp said in a statement on Monday.

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Google fined by Russia for not deleting banned content

The penalty comes amid a wider stand-off between Russia and so-called Big Tech, with Moscow routinely fining social media giants for failing to remove banned content and seeking to compel foreign technology companies to open offices and data centres in Russia.

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How to do a bank-to-bank money transfer using Paytm

Paytm, a digital payment and shopping platform allows users to instantly transfer money from their account or wallet to anyone. Paytm users can either transfer money from their wallet to anyone’s bank account or they can do a UPI-based transaction through BHIM UPI.

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Value e-commerce in India to touch $40 billion by 2030: Report

Currently estimated at USD 4 billion, the value e-commerce market -- is expected to see rapid growth and reach USD 20 billion by 2026, and USD 40 billion by 2030, a report by Kearney said. Meanwhile, the value lifestyle retail market is expected to grow from USD 90 billion in 2019, to USD 156 billion by 2026, and touch USD 215 billion by 2030.

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Renault-Nissan ordered to pay additional wages, despite warning India unit could become 'unviable'

A tribunal has ordered Renault-Nissan to pay its 3,542 workers an average of over Rs 7,100 ($96) a month in backdated dues as interim relief, according to an Aug. 16 order. The payments, higher than the consortium's initial offer of $30 a month but lower than the union's demand of $270, would cost Renault-Nissan about $9.53 million in total.

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Realme GT First Impressions: The Makings of a ‘Flagship Killer’

With a unique racing-inspired design and top-of-the-line hardware, the Realme GT has a lot going for it.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A03s has launched in India and it comes with an octa-core MediaTek SoC. It features a triple rear camera setup that is headline by a 13-megapixel primary sensor. There is a notch for the selfie camera.

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Realme GT, Realme GT Master Edition With Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme GT and Realme GT Master Edition were launched in India on Wednesday. Both Realme phones come with 120Hz Super AMOLED displays and offer triple rear cameras. Realme GT comes as a flagship model with the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, whereas Realme GT Master Edition has a Snapdragon 778G SoC.

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Japan Sees Peril in US Chip Hub to Counter China

Japan is worried that US plans to pour billions of dollars into chip manufacturing to fend off China could finish off what's left of a Japanese semiconductor industry that once dominated the world.

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Honda Cars to drive in Made for India SUV in 2023, eyes double-digit growth in 2021

Having been on the fringes of the fast-growing SUV space with limited success and numerous studies, the Japanese automaker has kicked off development work on – made for India – SUV, which may finally hit the roads in the coming 24-36 months. Till then, the company will rely on its bread-and-butter sedans – City and Amaze to drive volumes.

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Motherson Group joins UNGC to strengthen sustainability commitment

"As a signatory, we will be integrating the principles of the (UN Global) Compact into our business practices, with the objective of creating a sustainable and equitable world that we all want," Motherson Group Chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal said.

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Huawei Will Return to Smartphone 'Throne' Despite Crippling Sanctions, Chairman Guo Ping Says

Huawei chairman said while US sanctions have choked its smartphone business, it will not give up and plans to eventually return to the industry's "throne".

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Getting OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 Update With Bitmoji Always-On Display

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are receiving an OxygenOS 11.0.8.8 update that brings many bug fixes, improvements, and new features. Both smartphones are getting optimisation and new features for the recently launched OnePlus Buds Pro, along with optimised Bitmoji-enabled always-on display, camera improvements, and the OnePlus Store app. Bundled with the update is the Au...

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Google Pixel 5a 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC, 4,680mAh Battery, IP67 Build Launched: Price, Specifications

Google Pixel 5a 5G is official and it comes with the same design as the Pixel 4a 5G. The phone is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with the Adreno 620 GPU. It features IP67 water and dust resistance.

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US agencies warn flaw in BlackBerry software could be 'dangerous' for these cars, medical devices

The software is used by automakers including Volkswagen, BMW and Ford Motor in many critical functions including the Advanced Driver Assistance System.

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YouTube says it does not allow Taliban-affiliated accounts

Alphabet Inc's YouTube said it has a long held policy of not allowing accounts believed to be operated by the Taliban on its site, as social media companies faced questions about how they would handle the group that fast gained control of Afghanistan.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G With Snapdragon 778G SoC, 25W Charging Support Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has been launched as a new model in the Galaxy A-series lineup. The Samsung phone is an upgrade to the Galaxy A52 5G that was unveiled in March. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and includes a 25W charger.

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Moto G50 5G 'Saipan' Specifications Tipped, May Come With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC

Moto G50 5G 'Saipan' specifications have been tipped online. The smartphone is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It may also get a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop style notch for its selfie camera. It may get a 13-megapixel front shooter and its triple rear camera setup may be headlined by a 4...

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India will become hub for automobile manufacturing in next 5 years: Nitin Gadkari

"Almost all reputed automobile brands are present in India. As we are working on technologies involving ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied natural gas (LNG), electric and green hydrogen, I believe that India will become a hub for automobile manufacturing in next five years," said the minister.

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Realme GT 5G, Realme GT Master Edition, Realme Book Slim India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme GT 5G, Realme GT Master Edition, and Realme Book Slim launch in India is taking place today. The launch will be livestreamed through the Realme India YouTube and Facebook accounts.

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Watch: Here is why Naveen Munjal, MD of Hero Electric, thinks two wheeler EV market will explode

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Here's why Afghans want to delete their digital history, evade biometrics

Thousands of Afghans struggling to ensure the physical safety of their families after the Taliban took control of the country have an additional worry: that biometric databases and their own digital history can be used to track and target them.

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HC asks Centre, Google to respond to plea of two businessmen to remove articles from Internet

The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought response of the Centre and search engine Google on a plea by two businessmen seeking to remove certain articles, relating to a criminal case lodged against them, from various online platforms.

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Facebook bans Taliban, says will block WhatsApp accounts linked to the group

Social media giant Facebook has said that it has banned the Taliban and all content supporting it from its platforms as it considers the group to be a terrorist organisation, according to a media report.

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iPhone 13 Launch Reiterated for September; Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6 May Join the Announcement

iPhone 13 launch has been reiterated for the third week of September in an investors note reportedly prepared by Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives. Separately, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has released a roundup of the iPhone 13 launch where we could see the Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, and iPad mini 6 among new Apple hardware.

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iQoo 8, iQoo 8 Pro With 120Hz Refresh Rate, 120W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo 8 and iQoo 8 Pro have been launched in China and they come with a lot of improvements over the iQoo 7 series. The two phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and come with up to 12GB of RAM.

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Itel A48 With Waterdrop-Style Notch Display, Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A48, a budget-friendly offering from the Chinese company, has been launched in India. It sports a waterdrop-style notch display. Its key specifications include an unspecified quad core 1.4GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a 3,000mAh battery. Customers will also get JioExclusive offers while purchasing the smartphone.

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Redmi 10 Confirmed to Have MediaTek Helio G88 SoC; Redmi 10 Prime India Launch May Be in the Works

Redmi 10 will have an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, Xiaomi has confirmed through a tweet. Redmi 10 Prime also appears to be in the works alongside the Redmi 10, and it may only be launched in India.

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Meet the 16 Indian companies picked by Google for its Startups Accelerator programme

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Two-wheeler EV market is going to explode from here on: Naveen Munjal, Hero Electric

"India is actually leapfrogging technology. So we are not going down the traditional route that many other countries took. We are going to leapfrog technologies in terms of the performance of the vehicles. So India stands at a very unique position because of the approach that it is taking."

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Redmi Note 10T 5G review: Going With the Basics

The Redmi Note 10T 5G offers similar hardware to what’s found in competing smartphones from other brands, which makes it not only late to the game, but also quite hard to recommend.

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JioPhone Next Price in India, Specifications Tipped Again; May Come With 5.5-Inch HD Display, Up to 3GB RAM

JioPhone Next price in India is expected to be set at Rs. 3,499 and its specifications have surfaced once again. It may feature a 5.5-inch HD display and come with the Qualcomm QM215 SoC with 2GB or 3GB of RAM options.

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Cash-strapped SsangYong Motor narrows net losses in first half of 2021

​Some of the self help measures include its employees taking a 2 year unpaid leave, cut in wages , welfare benefits and the proposed sale of its Pyeongtaek plant. The South Korean SUV maker has been under court protection since April this year as Mahindra failed to attract a potential investor.

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Vivo Y33s, Vivo Y21 Specifications, Design Surface Online; Tipped to Launch Next Week

Vivo Y33s and Vivo Y21 are expected to launch in India soon. Their design and key specifications have been shared by tipster Yogesh Brar via 91Mobiles. Vivo Y33s is expected to come with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 4GB of extended RAM. Vivo Y21 may come with a MediaTek P35 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 1GB of extended RAM. Both may also come with 128...

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Google Pixel 5a 5G Could Cost $499, Google Fi App Allegedly Suggests Price

Google Pixel 5a 5G could cost $449 (roughly Rs. 33,400) when it launches as suggested by an alleged mention on the Google Fi app. The phone’s name was part of a promotional banner which stated that Pixel 5a 5G can be purchased for $15 (roughly Rs. 1,100) per month.

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Vivo X60 Gets Up to Rs. 3,000 Price Cut, Now on Sale for Rs. 34,990; Additional Rs. 5,000 Cashback Announced

Vivo X60 can now be purchased for up to Rs. 3,000 less as the company has announced a price cut in both offline and online stores. Vivo X60 is now priced at Rs. 34,990 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant that was originally priced at Rs. 37,990.

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Moto G50 5G 'Saipan' Official-Looking Renders Surface Online, Phone Tipped to Get 48-Megapixel Camera

Moto G50 5G is apparently getting a new variant that is codenamed 'Saipan.' The upcoming Motorola smartphone's renders were shared by tipster Evan Blass. The renders show a design similar to the recently launched Moto G50 5G with a Snapdragon 480 SoC. The phone has a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a triple rear camera ...

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Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Fusion With Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion were launched in India on Tuesday with triple rear cameras and 20:9 OLED displays. Both phones also come with IP52-certified dust- and water-resistant builds.

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion First Impressions: Mid-Range Master?

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is an affordable offering and sports a powerful processor and 5G connectivity. This smartphone runs Android 11 with Moto’s MyUX customisations on top.

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Redmi Note 10S Starlight Purple Variant India Launch Teased via Official Twitter Account

Redmi Note 10S Starlight Purple variant was apparently teased via Redmi India's official Twitter account. The tweet shared a video titled "Paint The Town Purple", suggesting the imminent launch of the new colour variant. Redmi Note 10S Starlight Purple was launched in Malaysia last month and is offered in an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.

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Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will launch in India today, August 17, at 12pm (noon). Motorola Edge 20 is expected to carry the same specifications as the European variant while Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is expected to be a tweaked version of Motorola Edge 20 Lite.

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Tyre industry body ATMA urges government to allow duty-free import of natural rubber

"With the production of 7,90,000 tonnes as projected (in normal scenario) by Rubber Board, NR imports to the tune of at least 5 lakh tonnes are a must," ATMA said in a statement.

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing Ahead of India Launch

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website ahead of the smartphone's launch in India on August 17. It scored 564 points in single-core and 1,624 points in multi-core tests. The smartphone is speculated to be a rebranded Motorola Edge 20 Lite but with a few changes. Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will retail on Flipkart.

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Xiaomi Smarter Living 2022 India Event on August 26, New Mi Notebook and Mi TVs Expected

Xiaomi has announced a new Smarter Living 2022 event in India on August 26. Anticipated products include new Mi Notebook laptop, new Mi TV range, and a new robot vacuum. The company is expected to launch a new power bank and true wireless earbuds as well.

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Forget Face Unlock, Indian Researchers Have Figured Out a Way to Authenticate Mobiles With Teeth

A team of Indian researchers has developed what appears to be a first-of-a-kind human authentication through teeth for mobile and other hand-held devices. The team says that the app acquires biometric samples using the camera on a mobile handset.

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10 things that you should not miss while buying a security camera for your home

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Amazon Mobile Savings Days Sale Begins: Up to Rs. 4,000 Off on OnePlus 9, More Deals

Amazon Mobile Savings Days sale has begun and will last till August 19. Popular phones such as OnePlus 9 and Mi 11X are listed with discounts and offers. Amazon has partnered with IndusInd Bank and Citi Bank to offer up to 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs. 1,250.

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Realme GT, GT Master Edition Colourways, Storage Details Tipped; Realme Band 2 Could Launch Soon

Realme GT and Realme GT Master Edition colour options and storage configurations have been tipped ahead of its launch later this week. The price for Realme GT Master Edition has been tipped as well and the phone is expected to cost under Rs. 30,000.

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Tata Motors partners with Bank of Maharashtra for passenger vehicle retail financing scheme

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Business Unit Vice president, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care Rajan Amba said, "Given the ramifications of the second wave of the pandemic, we, at Tata Motors, have always tried to make our personal mobility solutions more affordable and accessible for individuals and families at beneficial rates."

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