Indian researchers' new transistor that can be useful in wireless transmission

Indian researchers have developed a high-performance, industry-standard model transistor that can be used to make high-power radio frequency circuits, which include amplifiers and switches that are used in wireless transmission and are useful for space and defence applications.

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This Samsung phone is first to get January 2022 security patch

Samsung has reportedly rolled out the January 2022 security patch to Galaxy A51. According to a report by Sammobile, the update is available for users in select markets for now. It is expected to bring the latest security patch to other countries as well.

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Samsung's Foldable Phone Sales Increased More Than 4 Times in 2021 Than 2020

Samsung announced that sales of its foldable phone Galaxy Z series increased more than four times this year from last year.

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End of an era: BlackBerry OS devices will stop working on January 4

BlackBerry is ending support to all its classic smartphones starting January next year. The company has updated its support page where it says that the legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, will no longer be available after January 4, 2022.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India ‘Login Failed’ Error Resolved, Krafton Asks Players to Login Again

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has resolved the issue which did not let players login to the battle royale game. It has not revealed the cause of the problem. Similar problems were also faced by the players of Fortnite as well as on the Epic Game Store during installation and purchase of items.

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OnePlus 10 Pro official-looking teaser video leaked: Here’s how the phone may look

OnePlus is all set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone -- OnePlus 10 Pro soon. The company CEO Pete Lau has already confirmed that OnePlus 10 Pro will launch on January 5. Now an official looking teaser video of the yet-to-launch smartphone has surfaced online. The teaser video leaked on Weibo shows the smartphone from different angles. The video also shows the large camera module and the Hasselblad branding on the smartphone.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Official-Looking Teaser Video Tips Launch Date, Design

OnePlus 10 Pro has been spotted in an official-looking teaser video, showing the smartphone’s design including the rear camera module. The upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro will launch on January 11, according to the video. OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and a 48-megapixel triple camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note 10 Series to Get Stable One UI 4: Report

Samsung will be continuing to seed its stable One UI 4 update to more of its devices. According to a report, the latest ones on the list to get the new update are the first-gen Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note 10 series in both its 4G and 5G trims.

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Lending apps boost cash-strapped women business owners in Egypt

One in five Egyptian workers are women, according to the World Bank, many of whom run their own small businesses or home-based initiatives.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises over $337 million in fresh funding

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Realme GT 2 Pro Camera Specifications Revealed, Will Offer Dual Rear 50-Megapixel Sensors

Realme GT 2 Pro camera specifications have been revealed and the smartphone will come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with optical image stabilisation. There is a second 50-megapixel sensor paired with 150-degree field-of-view. The third is a micro camera, and the phone will also get Fisheye Mode.

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Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip get Android 12 update

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Xiaomi 12X India Launch Tipped to Be Soon, Variant Details Also Leak

Xiaomi 12X is tipped to launch soon in India, according to a new report. The recently announced smartphone is the most affordable handset in the Xiaomi 12 series, and comes with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Xiaomi 12X is tipped to launch in three colour variants in India — blue, grey and purple.

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Tecno Pova 5G may launch in India in January, tipster claims

Tecno Pova 5G is the company’s first 5G phone. It was announced in the Nigerian market recently. Now, details about the phone’s launch in the Indian market have surfaced online.

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Foxconn Protest: Women Force Change at India iPhone Plant, Sick From Bad Food, Crowded Dorms

For women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in India, crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems to be endured for the paycheck. But when tainted food sickened over 250 of the workers their anger boiled over, culminating in a rare protest that shut down a plant where 17,000 had been working.

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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Price in India Teased Ahead of January 6 Launch

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge price in India has been teased in a media interview ahead of its January 6 launch. The new model is claimed to be the fastest charging smartphone in the country and is confirmed to have features including a 120Hz AMOLED display.

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Samsung, Micron Warn China's Xian Lockdown Could Affect Memory Chip Manufacturing

Samsung and Micron, two of the world's largest memory chip makers, warned that a COVID-19 lockdown in the Chinese city of Xian could affect their chip manufacturing bases in the area.

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Samsung, Micron warn China's Xian lockdown could disrupt memory chip manufacturing

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Ola e-scooters run into teething issues, firm says fixed all

After facing a long wait owing to production-related delays caused by the global chip shortage, some of the owners of Ola Electric scooters S1 and S1 Pro have now been plagued with issues ranging from mechanical to travel range per full charge.

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How to make Siri read your messages aloud

Once the feature is enabled, Siri will play a tone and then read the sender’s name aloud before reading the message.

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10 things people searched for the most on Google in 2021

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Indian scientists devise technique for more efficient quantum computing

Correlations between waves in atomic systems or spin coherences are long-lived at ultralow temperatures, says a new study by scientists who have developed a new technique to measure it as a system with long-lived spin coherences is a better resource as a quantum computer.

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China to build four mega data centre clusters

The clusters will be built in the northern Inner Mongolia region, northwestern Ningxia region, Gansu province and southwestern Guizhou province, the National Development and Reform Commission said in four separate statements.

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OnePlus Nord 2 Receiving OxygenOS A.15 Update With December 2021 Security Patch, Improved Video Stability

OnePlus Nord 2 is getting the OxygenOS update globally. The update packs system bug fixes, improvement in video stability when AI Video Enhancement is on, and a fix for the issue of unclear calls when connected with a Bluetooth device. Indian variants are getting the update with the firmware version DN2101_11.A.15.

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Mukesh Ambani talks of leadership transition at Reliance: This is what he said

Speaking at the Reliance Family Day, which marks the birth anniversary of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance Industries Ltd will become one of the strongest and most reputed Indian multinational companies in the world in the coming years, propelled by forays into the clean and green energy sector as well as retail and telecom business reaching unprecedented heights.

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These 13 cities in India may get 5G network next year

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Auto firms post strong growth despite chip woes

IHS Markit says India is set to overtake Germany to become the fourth largest light vehicle producer in the world, behind Mainland China, US and Japan in 2021.

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China's Ant Group to stop operating crowdfunded medical aid service

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How to file e-nomination on EPFO website before December 31 deadline

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, retirement fund body EPFO announced that it is mandatory for subscribers to file their e-nomination before the December 31 deadline.

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What pushed CXOs to the edge in Covid world; Over 100 senior execs quit since April 2020

ETAuto attempts to find out what prompted the OEMs to make such changes in senior management roles and to bring out a list of over 100 managerial rejigs since the first lockdown.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 12 Update Rollout Resumes: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are reportedly receiving the fixed, stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4 update. Samsung has collaborated with Google to find Google Play-related issues with Samsung's One UI 4 skin on the latest Android.

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How to install any Android app on Windows 11 without installing Insider Preview build

Microsoft has already started testing native Android app support for Windows 11 operating system via Windows Store through Amazon App Store. The feature is called Windows subsystem for Android and it is currently available to Windows 11 users who’ve enrolled on the Insider Preview build.

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Chinese citizens slam Elon Musk online after space station near-misses

Chinese citizens lashed out online against billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk's space ambitions on Monday after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk's Starlink programme.

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CarDekho maps a South East Asia trip from Malaysia

Girnar-Software-owned CarDekho sells vehicles online in the National Capital Region, Mumbai and Bengaluru. It has businesses in Indonesia and Philippines as well.

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Apple reportedly hires Meta's AR communications lead

Apple is working on the most advanced chips for its unannounced AR/VR headset and now a new report has claimed that the iPhone maker has hired Andrea Schubert, Meta's communications lead for its Augmented Reality (AR) products.

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Tecno Pova 5G With 6,000mAh Battery Launched as the Company’s First 5G-Powered Smartphone: Reports

Tecno Pova 5G has been reportedly launched. The handset reportedly features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is reported to have a MediaTek chipset under the hood, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Tecno Pova 5G is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery with 18W flash charging support.

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Foxconn India plant shut for 3 more days after week-long closure: Source

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Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge Confirmed to Feature 120Hz Display With 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Ahead of January 6 Launch

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will come with a display that has 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness, a company executive has confirmed. In the photo released on Twitter, it is seen that the phone will sport a centrally-aligned hole-punch cut-out.

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M&M, Tata Motors aim to bolster product range, manage chip shortage effectively next year

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Hero Lectro launches adventure electric mountain bikes. Details here

e-Cycles brand Hero Lectro on Monday launched two new electric mountain bikes 'F2i' and 'F3i', India's first connected e-mountain bikes, each costing Rs 39,999 and Rs 40,999 respectively.

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India home automation market size expected to reach $13.5 billion by 2026: Report

The pandemic transformed our digital lives as millions stayed home for work, learning and fun, and homes in urban India embraced several Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the last 18-20 months that are only set to grow in 2022.

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Lenovo Legion Y90 Gaming Smartphone to Launch on January 1: All You Need to Know

Lenovo Legion Y90, an upcoming gaming smartphone, will be launched on January 1, 2022.

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10 tips Apple wants you to know to use your iPhone better

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TOI-GN Awards: Vote for your favourite gadget

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Sustaining biz operations, financial health biggest challenges for auto cos in 2022: MG Motor

The biggest challenge in 2022 for the automobile industry will be to sustain business operations and ensure financial health amid various challenges, including global semiconductor shortage, according to a top MG Motor India official.

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M&M, Tata Motors aim to bolster product range, manage chip shortage effectively next year

Riding on the success of their recent model launches, homegrown auto majors Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are looking to further strengthen their product portfolios in 2022. Both companies are also looking at ways to handle the semiconductor shortage in a better way next year so that the impact on the production is minimal.

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WhatsApp Christmas 2021 Stickers: How to download and send in 7 easy steps

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5G roll-out to drive mobile gaming in India in 2022: Report

With cutting-edge technologies now available in smartphones, the mobile gaming industry is among the fastest booming segments in India. The whole scenario is set to witness a sea change with the roll out of 5G technology in smartphones which are already 5G-enabled.

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Microsoft will not participate physically at CES: Report

Microsoft became the latest big tech company to drop out of next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) physically because of worries about the spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, the Verge reported on Friday.

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Google and Meta fined by Russian court

Moscow has increased pressure on big tech this year in a campaign that critics characterise as an attempt by the Russian authorities to exert tighter control over the internet, something they say threatens individual and corporate freedom.

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iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Launch Date Set for January 5, Leaked Poster Shows; Triple Rear Cameras Teased

iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro launch in China is scheduled for January 5, according to a leaked poster. The Vivo sub-brand also shared an image showing the back half of the smartphone. Separately, a tipster shared some images of the iQoo 9 series that is said to include iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro.

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Parents and students, government wants you to follow these do’s and don’ts for online courses and coaching

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Vivo V23 Series India Launch Confirmed, Tipped to Sport 50-Megapixel Dual Selfie Cameras

Vivo V23 series India launch has been confirmed. A small video teaser, which was reportedly aired during a Kabaddi match, showed a phone in “Sunshine Gold” colour sporting an “ultra slim 3D curved display.” There is another phone with a different design and a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

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Tesla pulls games on moving car screens after US safety probe

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc will stop allowing video games to be played on vehicle screens while its cars are moving, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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OnePlus Nord 2 CE May Not Launch Before February 2022, Tipster Hints

OnePlus Nord 2 CE is reportedly in the works. According to a known tipster, OnePlus Nord 2 CE smartphone will not debut before February 2022. OnePlus Nord 2 CE was recently spotted on the BIS website with model number IV2201. The handset is earlier tipped to feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor and 16-megapixel selfie camera. However, OnePlus has not confirmed the de...

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AMD amends GlobalFoundries deal, will buy $2.1 billion worth of wafers

Chip firm Advanced Micro Devices will acquire about $2.1 billion of silicon wafers from GlobalFoundries from 2022 through 2025 in an amended agreement, according to a regulatory filing.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Spotted on US FCC Listing, Hints at Imminent Global Launch

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ global launch seems imminent as the smartphone was recently spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database. The listing did not divulge any information about the smartphone. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ launched in China in October and is speculated to launch in India as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6.

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RBI extends card tokenisation deadline by 6 months, now take effect from July 1, 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday extended the card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation deadline by six months to June 30, 2022, in view of various representations received from industry bodies.

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Buying second hand iPhone, here’s how you can check for previous service history and repair details

The feature can come in really handy, if you have given your iPhone for repairs on a local repair store. Second-hand iPhone buyers will also be able to check the repair history of the iPhone and also if all the repaired parts are working properly.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 Tipped to Launch in 2 Versions With Exynos and Snapdragon Chipsets for Different Markets

Samsung Galaxy A53 is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. A fresh leak suggests that Samsung will launch two versions of the Galaxy A53. The upcoming handset is said to have model numbers SM-A536B and SM-A536E for different regions and will arrive with an Exynos or a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset depending on the market. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is expected to...

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US fights bail for Russian businessman accused of insider trading through hacking

A US prosecutor argued a Russian businessman accused of insider trading using hacked corporate information could use his wealth and Kremlin connections to flee the United States if he was granted bail.

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Apple Bid to Block Shareholder Proposal on Forced Labour Rejected by US SEC, Letter Shows

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has declined an effort by Apple to skip a shareholder proposal asking the iPhone maker to provide greater transparency in its efforts to keep forced labour out of its supply chain.

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US antitrust enforcer advancing probe into Amazon's cloud unit

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is advancing an antitrust probe into Amazon.com Inc's cloud computing business, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Android 12 to Debut on Moto Phones in February 2022, Motorola Lists Eligible Handsets

Motorola has released the official list of devices which will be updated to Android 12 over the coming year. The list includes 30 smartphones, including the company’s Motorola Edge, Moto G Series, Motorola Razr, and Motorola One smartphones. The company has not provided a timeline for the updates to arrive on these devices, but the update rollout is scheduled to beg...

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iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Display Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch, 6.78-Inch OLED Screens Expected

iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro display specifications have been tipped online. The upcoming smartphones from the Vivo sub-brand are said to feature 6.78-inch E5 OLED displays. The high-end iQoo 9 Pro is tipped to feature curved displays with a Quad-HD resolution, while the vanilla iQoo 9 is expected to feature a full-HD+ resolution display with flat edges. iQoo has not announc...

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Boeing, Airbus bosses send warning email on 5G rollout

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New rules coming for credit and debit cards starting January 1: What's changing and how

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New rules coming for credit and debit cards starting January 1: What's changing and how

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Indian cybersecurity industry hits $9.8 billion in revenue: Nasscom

The cybersecurity services and product industry reached $9.85 billion in combined revenue in India this year, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40 per cent in the last two years as companies scrambled to meet huge demand for cybersecurity talent amid the pandemic, a Nasscom-Data Security Council of India (DSCI) report showed on Tuesday.

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Amazon, Facebook and Twitter among key tech firms to drop CES plans on COVID-19 concern

Amazon Inc, Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter Inc and Pinterest Inc will not send teams to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as concerns grow about Omicron, the firms said

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Moto G Stylus (2022) Price in India, Renders, Specifications Leak Online; Tipped to Debut in June 2022

Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch Moto G Stylus (2022) in June next year. Ahead of the official announcement, a fresh leak offers insights into the design, price, and renders of Moto G Stylus (2022). The handset is expected to feature an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

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Elon Musk says he sold 'enough stock'; slams California for 'overtaxation'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he had sold "enough stock" to reach his plan to sell 10% of his shares in the world's most valuable car company, according to an interview released.

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After Google, another IT giant has warning for unvaccinated employees in the US

Chip-maker Intel has reportedly notified employees that those who are unvaccinated will have to get the jab or submit an exemption by January 4, else they will be put on unpaid leave.

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Blackberry Rides Strong Cybersecurity, IoT Demand to Beat Q3 Revenue Estimates

BlackBerry beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue, helped by sustained demand for its cybersecurity and IoT products.

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Realme GT 2 Series Launch Date Is January 4, Reconfirmed to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Realme GT 2 series has been scheduled to launch on January 4 in China and is also said to have its global debut. The smartphone series has been reconfirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Recently, Realme announced three new technologies coming with the GT 2 series that it says are the "world's first innovations" in the smartphone industry.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Concept Video Renders Show 4 Colour Options, Rear Camera Module, More

OnePlus 10 Pro concept renders have been spotted online in a video, showing off the smartphone’s design in Black, Green, Purple, and Silver, along with the large rear camera module. OnePlus has already confirmed the smartphone will launch in January, and previous reports have tipped the handset to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood.

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Realme 9i May Debut in India as Realme Narzo 9i, Realme 9 Pro+ Spotted on Multiple Certification Sites

Realme 9 series is expected to include the vanilla Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+/ Max smartphones. As per a new leak, the Realme 9i could be rebranded as Realme Narzo 9i in India. Separately, Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9i have bagged a few certifications. The camera specifications of Realme 9 Pro+ have also been tipped.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Launch Set for January, Co-Founder Pete Lau Confirms

OnePlus 10 Pro launch will be held in January, Co-Founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Tuesday. The new OnePlus phone is expected to come alongside the OnePlus 10, and both new models are speculated to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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Vivo V23 Pro Specifications Tipped via Google Play Console Listing, Could Come With Dual Selfie Cameras

Vivo V23 Pro's key specifications have been tipped by an alleged Google Play Console listing. The smartphone will reportedly launch in India early next month along with the vanilla Vivo V23. The upcoming smartphone is shown with dual selfie cameras placed in an iPhone-like notch in the curved display. Under the hood, it may get the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, paired ...

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Samsung takes over Intel as top chipmaker by revenue: Report

Samsung Electronics took over the top spot in the global semiconductor market by revenue in the third quarter on the back of strong memory chip sales, a new report revealed on Tuesday.

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iQoo U5 Specifications Surface Through JD Mall Store Listing, Listed to Sport a Snapdragon 695 SoC

iQoo U5 specifications have surfaced after a listing was spotted on the JD Mall site. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, according to the listing.

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Two US senators seek probe into Amazon.com labour practices

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Micron forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates

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Xiaomi 12 Series Launch Date Set for December 28 in China, to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Xiaomi 12 series launch date has been set for December 28, and the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is set to bring its newest flagship smartphones to China before the new year begins. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro will sport the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while Xiaomi 12X is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Pricing, Variants Revealed via Listing on Samsung Ireland’s Website

The Galaxy S21 FE smartphone has been spotted on Samsung Ireland’s website. The listing features two variants priced at EUR 769 and EUR 839.

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Microsoft Surface Duo reportedly facing issues with copy & paste feature

Microsoft had launched the Surface Duo 2 phone back in September and now, reports have emerged that the first-gen Surface Duo is having some basic functionality issues on its software side.

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China gaming market posts 6.4% growth in 2021

China's gaming market raked in 296.5 billion yuan (about $46.6 billion) in actual sales revenue this year, up 6.4 per cent year on year.

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Royal Enfield to recall 26,300 units of Classic 350 on faulty brake issue

Royal Enfield, the maker of Bullet Motorcycle has recalled 26,300 units of its most popular motorcycle the Classic 350 due to potential brake issue as a "precautionary measure"

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OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G Spotted on BIS, Hints at Imminent Launch in India

OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch the new OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G smartphone in the Indian market soon. The device is now said to be spotted on the BIS website with model number IV2201.

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'Among Us' game joins Xbox cloud gaming

The mystery-party-action game 'Among Us' is expanding its availability in the cloud by coming to Xbox cloud gaming alongside a few other titles.

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Majority of consumers have strong intent to buy vehicle in next 12 months: Survey

The strong intent to purchase a vehicle reflected a healthy recovery in overall spending habits, it added. While the intent to purchase new vehicles is strong, used vehicles also seem to enjoy increased interest, it added.

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How to check what audio Google has recorded on your Android smartphone

If you are an Android user then you would have made use of Google Assistant at some point of time, if not regularly. For that, Google records your voice to provide you with the answers to your query. If you wish to listen to your voice recordings done by Google through its AI voice assistant, here is how you can do it on your phone.

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Heated socks, foot warmer and other gadgets to keep you warm this winter

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WhatsApp’s new voice message feature, Jio’s Re 1 prepaid plan, Oppo foldable phone and more

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How 5G connectivity will drive value of cars post-sale

Nearly all cars sold in the US, Europe and China now come equipped with 5G connectivity which allows automakers to preserve or enhance the value of vehicles post-sale in a manner that will alter the calculation of residual vehicle values, according to a study.

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How to change WhatsApp number without losing existing chats

Also, the feature works only if you are changing your mobile number and not the primary smartphone. If you are changing your device as well, you should take WhatsApp backup on your old phone and then install it on your new handset with the old number.

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Expect wholesales to grow over 60 pc in 2021 over last year: Toyota Kirloskar

The company, which sells models like Fortuner, Innova Crysta and Urban Cruiser in the domestic market, is witnessing constant increase in customer orders and is looking at dispatching around 1.3 lakh units this year.

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How to Enable App Privacy Report on Your iPhone to Check Apps Tracking You

App Privacy Report is the most powerful new tool introduced by Apple on iOS 15 for privacy-conscious users. The feature allows users to quickly monitor which apps are accessing their private data, while also monitoring what domains and websites apps are connecting to on their smartphones.

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Meta develops AI to bring children's drawings to life

Meta (formerly Facebook) researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can identify and automatically animate the human-like figures in children's drawings with a high success rate, and without any human guidance.

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Technology can play key role in taking education to last mile: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu said there is a need for a value-based transformation in the education system, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Vivo Y32 With Dual Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y32 has been listed on the Vivo China website. The new smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting OxygenOS 12 Based on Android 12 Again After Suspension

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 again. The update is promised to resolve the problems of the release that was rolled out last week. Separately, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are also getting One UI 4 based on Android 12 once more.

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Apple tipped to launch affordable 24-inch, 27-inch external displays

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to launch two new lower-priced external displays for everyday users.

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After connected cars, digital radio technology now transforming bikes

As the world shifts from analog to digital radio technology, automakers are steadily shifting gears towards equipping cars and bikes with latest technology around music, live traffic data, seamless transmission, wireless charging and emergency alerts, among other features.

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iPhone Supplier Foxconn’s India Plant Workers Said to Be Hospitalised After Food Poisoning

Foxconn employees at its plant near Chennai, which makes iPhones for Apple, were hospitalised on Saturday after a bout of food poisoning.

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15 most ‘good-looking’ smartphones of 2021

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CarTrade to deploy $100 mn for acquisitions

CarTrade wants to pick up a stake in companies that are driving innovation in all aspects of the automobile ecosystem, including auto finance, leasing, insurance, servicing, car ownership, electric vehicles and new age tech.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Nord Series, Smart TVs Get Big Discounts to Celebrate Company’s 8th Anniversary

OnePlus Community sale kicked off on Friday bringing deep discounts on the company’s smartphones, wearables, and smart TV lineup. The discounts are part of the company’s 8th anniversary celebrations, and the sale will go on till December 20. The company is offering up to Rs. 8,000 off on the OnePlus 9 series and discounts on accessories like OnePlus Watch and OneP...

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Non-personal data needs further clarity: Nasscom

IT industry's apex body Nasscom and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) on Thursday welcomed the revised data protection bill 2019, saying a robust data protection law is critical to safeguard the privacy of Indian citizens while driving India's success in the digital economy.

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HTC Wildfire E2 Plus With Unisoc Tiger T610 SoC, 4,600mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

HTC Wildfire has been launched. The smartphone is currently on sale in Russia but there is no information about its availability in other markets yet. It is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T610 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. HTC Wildfire E2 Plus features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4,600mAh battery.

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Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms that targeted 50,000 people

Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc is calling out half a dozen private surveillance companies for hacking or other abuses, accusing them in a report published Thursday of collectively targeting about 50,000 people across its platforms.

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Apple Builds New Team of Engineers in California to Bring More Wireless Chips In-House

Apple is hiring engineers for a new office in Southern California to develop wireless chips which could eventually replace components supplied by Broadcom and Skyworks.

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Ola raises $500 million loan from international institutional investors

Ola, which has a majority share of India's ride-hailing market where it competes with Uber Technologies, has plans to raise up to $1 billion through an initial public offering. Earlier this month, Ola Chief Executive Officer Bhavish Aggarwal said the company planned to go public in the first half of 2022.

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Vivo V23 Pro Tipped to Launch in India With a ‘Changeable Fluorite Glass’ Design

Vivo V23 Pro is tipped to be the the first phone to launch in India with a ‘Changeable Fluorite Glass’ design that will make its back panel change colour from one shade to another when exposed to certain kinds of light. The Vivo phone is speculated to launch as early as January 4.

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Major crash led to suspension of its Tesla Model 3 by taxi company

Paris-based taxi company G7, which reportedly operates one of the largest Tesla taxi fleets in the world, announced that it has suspended all its Model 3 taxis after a severe fatal crash that occurred last weekend.

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MG Motor India to launch collection of NFTs

At a time when the craze for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is touching new highs, MG Motor India has become the first auto brand in the country to jump on to the bandwagon. The maker of the Hector and Gloster SUVs plans to launch its own collection of NFTs this month.

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Moto G51 5G to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Moto G51 5G - launched in the country on December 10 - will go on sale in India today for the first time at 12pm IST (Noon). It will exclusively be available on Flipkart and is offered in two colour options. It is powered by a Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC paired with 4GB of RAM.

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20 popular Android launchers to give your phone a new look

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Tata Motors ties up with Bandhan Bank for passenger vehicle finance

"This partnership is a part of our #FinancEasy Festival, wherein we are collaborating with multiple finance partners across India to make ownership of cars accessible, as well as a hassle-free process for the customers and thereby adding to the celebrations of this festive season," Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Business Unit Vice President Rajan Amba noted.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD Gurpratap Boparai resigns

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's Managing Director Gurpratap Boparai has resigned from the company with effect from January 1, 2022.

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Android 12 (Go edition) Set to Launch in 2022, Brings Improved Privacy Controls and Battery Life, New Features

Android 12 (Go edition) is set to arrive in 2022, and Google has revealed that the upcoming operating system update for entry-level smartphones will feature improvements to performance and battery life. Android 12 introduced a privacy dashboard with privacy indicators, which is also coming to Android 12 (Go edition). Meanwhile, Nearby Share and Google Play will allow ...

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Uber looking to sell Didi, China market has little transparency, CEO says

Uber Technologies Inc is looking to sell stakes in non-strategic assets including its holding in Beijing-based Didi Global Inc, its CEO said on Tuesday, who also described the China market as a tough one with little transparency.

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Piaggio Vehicles April-November cargo three-wheelers sales at 15,206 units

"Piaggio introduced India to the most cost effective, three-wheeler cargo and since then is the leader in the segment. We have maintained the number one spot despite a challenging environment in FY22 YTD in the total three-wheeler cargo business," said Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles.

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Vivo V23 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Suggest Mediatek Dimensity 1200 SoC, 8GB RAM

Vivo V23 Pro will reportedly launch in India soon and the upcoming smartphone has now been spotted in multiple listings on Geekbench. The listings suggest it will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and is paired with 8GB of RAM. It also says that the smartphone will boot Android 12 out-of-the-box.

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Google says employees flouting vaccination rules will eventually be fired: Report

Google told its employees they would lose pay and eventually be fired if they do not follow its COVID-19 vaccination rules, CNBC reported, citing internal documents.

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Apple Makes Masks Mandatory at US Retail Stores as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Apple will require all customers and employees to wear masks at its US retail stores, the iPhone maker said, as COVID-19 cases surge in the country.

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Vivo S12 Series Launch Date Set for December 22 in China, Reservations Open

Vivo has officially announced the launch date for the Vivo 12 series. Reservations for the handsets have been opened for the Chinese market.

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Nike buys virtual sneaker maker RTFKT in metaverse push

Nike Inc said it had bought virtual sneaker company RTFKT for an undisclosed sum, as the sportswear giant looks to quickly expand its footprint in the fast-growing "metaverse".

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Realme GT 2 Pro Allegedly Spotted on 3C Certification Site, Tipped to Get 65W Fast Charging Support

A Realme smartphone with the internal model designation RMX3300 was allegedly spotted on China's 3C certification site. It is being speculated that the listing is for the Realme GT 2 Pro and it suggests that the smartphone may get 65W fast charging support and 5G connectivity.

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UK lawmakers call for tougher crackdown on online scammers, cyberflashing

Google, Facebook and other online services should be held legally accountable for advertisements on their platforms in order to prevent fraudsters scamming millions of consumers, a cross-party group of British lawmakers has said.

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Apple Launches AirTag Detector App for Android to Boost Privacy

Apple said it had launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTag or other similar item trackers which might be traveling with them without their knowledge, in an effort to boost privacy.

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China's cyberspace regulator fines Sina Weibo operator 3 million yuan

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South Korea to test AI-powered facial recognition to track COVID-19 cases

South Korea will soon roll out a pilot project to use artificial intelligence, facial recognition and thousands of CCTV cameras to track the movement of people infected with the coronavirus, despite concerns about the invasion of privacy.

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Horse racing idols app injects new life into Japan mobile gaming market

When an ageing racehorse, Makahiki, broke records by winning his first race in five years in Kyoto in early October, Japanese social media was flooded with comments from an unlikely group of racing enthusiasts: gamers.

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Intel shows research for packing more computing power into chips beyond 2025

Research teams at Intel Corp on Saturday unveiled work that the company believes will help it keep speeding up and shrinking computing chips over the next ten years, with several technologies aimed at stacking parts of chips on top of each other.

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German cybersecurity watchdog issues red alert warning on software

Germany's federal cybersecurity watchdog, the BSI, on Saturday issued a red alert warning, its highest, on a flawed piece of widely-used software, saying it posed an "extremely critical threat" to web servers.

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Realme GT 2 Series Special Event Set for December 20, Realme GT 2 Pro Launch Expected

Realme GT 2 Series special event is scheduled for December 20 where the Realme GT 2 Pro launch may take place. The new flagship phone by the Chinese company is already confirmed to be in the works with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Tipped to Feature 4,700mAh Battery, Offer 120W Fast Charging

iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro are tipped to feature a 4,700mAh battery. They are also claimed to support 120W fast charging.

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"The internet's on fire right now," warn cybersecurity company VP

A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool - one quickly exploited in the online game Minecraft - is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organizations around the world.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Spotted on Official Website, Specifications Tipped by FCC Listing

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on the company’s website in China, in the form of a support page listing for the smartphone. The handset has also been spotted on the FCC website, along with an S Pen and an LED cover, tipping connectivity specifications of the upcoming handset.

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18 Biggest smartphone launches of the year 2021 and what makes them ‘special’

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CES 2022 Gets Back to In-Person: What Can You Expect from the Latest Edition of the Biggest Electronics Show?

The 2022 edition of the massive Consumer Electronics Show is around the corner. This time, CES will return to an in-person show in Las Vegas after it shifted entirely online earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,800 exhibitors are now scheduled to show off their gadgets, gizmos, and tech in the event. Brian Moon, who is part of the Consumer Techn...

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Chips & parts shortage, logistics disruptions: Car, electronics woes may continue till June quarter

As production and distribution facilities open up gradually and supplies resume, the chipset shortage will ease by the June quarter, said smartphone maker Realme's international business president and CEO for India Madhav Sheth. "Our launch strategy for 2022 is on track," he said.

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Volkswagen expects to double pre-owned car sales to 20,000 units this year

Volkswagen is expected to double its pre-owned car sales this year to 20,000 units, amid a shift in customer preference towards the used vehicles, according to a top company executive. Volkswagen entered the used car market in 2012 with the launch of its first Das Welt auto showroom.

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Analysing customer feedback if Jimny brand can be introduced in India: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India is currently analysing customer feedback to ascertain if the Jimny brand could be introduced in India as part of its overall plan to strengthen the SUV portfolio, as per a senior company official. Jimny has been in the global market for over 50 years.

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MG Motor India exploring export opportunities in UK, South Africa; plans to make India export hub

On South Africa, another right-hand-drive market, he said MG operations still have to start in the country as it has been delayed because of COVID-19. "It's not ruled out...Once MG operation starts in South Africa that also will be a potential market," MG Motor India President and Managing Director Rajeev Chaba said adding that the right-hand-drive countries in the global automotive market "could be potential export markets for the company's MG Hector SUV".

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2021 Recap: 8 fake cryptocurrency Android apps that scammed users

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CEO fires 900 employees over Zoom, Realme becomes number two mobile brand, Google’s ‘bad’ news for employees and more

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Not just luxury, young Desis want cars that perform too

Luxury carmakers are seeing an increasing number of young and upwardly mobile customers opting for the 'performance' range of cars. Demand for these high-end vehicles had weakened in 2020 and the early part of this year amid the disruptions caused by the pandemic, but is now picking up strongly, say industry insiders.

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Here’s what Indian-origin CEO who fired employees over Zoom call is doing next

Indian-origin CEO of Better.com Vishal Garg, who recently was massively trolled for laying off 900 employees over a Zoom meeting call, is "taking time off effective immediately", according to media reports. The digital mortgage company's board of directors said in an email that the company has also hired an outside firm to "do a leadership and cultural assessment".

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How to activate DND services on Airtel, Vi, Reliance Jio

If you are sick of receiving random spam calls from telemarketers, promoters, etc to advertise or sell their products, then the best option we think we have is blocking that particular phone number and almost every smartphone comes with this feature.

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Elon Musk's graded school papers auctioned for over Rs 5.8 lakh

College papers graded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, when he worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995, have been sold for $7,753 (around Rs 5,87,099) in an auction.

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US FAA finds no Blue Origin safety issues after review

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OnePlus Suspends Rollout of OxygenOS 12 Update for OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Over Major Bugs: Report

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro's OxygenOS 12 update has reportedly been suspended. OnePlus has also issued a statement regarding this suspension. Users reported the update was bug-riddled and did not get many of the promised features. Furthermore, many users also reported that the update removed some of the existing features.

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Global tech show CES attracts 15,000 sign-ups since Omicron

About 15,000 people have registered to attend global tech show CES in person in the past 10 days, the organizer said, in a sign of momentum for in-person events despite global fears about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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US Senators announce new social media transparency bill

Named the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA), it would establish new rules compelling social media platforms to share data with "qualified researchers", defined as university-affiliated researchers pursuing projects that have been approved by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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How to create QR Code directly from Google Chrome browser

The tool is placed right in the address bar and lets users share a link on another device that they are using or to another user. The tool also allows users to create QR Code of a webpage without any third party app or website

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​Amazon Prime membership is set to cost more after December 13: New prices and all that users need to know​

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Chip shortage leads to over 18% fall in November vehicle sales

According to data available with the industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle sales last month fell 18.6% to 215,626 units.

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Passenger vehicles sales dip 19 pc in November as chip shortage woes continue: SIAM

According to data available with industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle sales last month fell 18.6% to 215,626 units. Including the sales of Tata Motors, which has stopped reporting monthly data to the SIAM, the industry volume fell about 14%. Tata Motors sold 29,778 units in November.

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Pandemic drives internet usage in Sri Lanka: Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven an increase in Internet usage in Sri Lanka, local media citing a survey conducted by think-tank LIRNEAsia reported.

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How to install and uninstall Android applications on Windows 11

This new feature comes with a lot of potential in the future. We have discussed below the steps to download, install and set up an Android app or game for the very first time.

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US administration reviewing app security recommendations, official says

President Joe Biden withdrew a series of Trump-era executive orders that sought to ban new downloads of Chinese-owned WeChat and TikTok and ordered a Commerce Department review of security concerns posed by those apps.

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Oracle forecasts upbeat third quarter as IT spending rebounds

Enterprise software maker Oracle Corp forecast current-quarter profit and revenue above market estimates after posting upbeat results for the second quarter, helped by higher tech spending from businesses looking to support hybrid work.

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General Motors returns to rare earth magnets with two US deals

General Motors Co plans to source rare earth magnets for its future electric vehicles from new U.S. -based manufacturing facilities under two separate deals announced on Thursday, a return to an industry the automaker had all but abandoned in the 1990s.

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Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $963.2 million, US filings show

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Reliance Jio gets highest 'A-' rating on CDP's 2021 Global Environment Impact

Reliance Jio, India's youngest but largest telecom company, has received the highest 'A-' rating, denoting the highest leadership level, in non-profit CDP's 2021 global rating of companies on the way they manage their environmental impacts.

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Moto G51 to Launch in India Today via Flipkart: Expected Price, Specifications

Moto G51 will be available via Flipkart. The phone was unveiled in Europe last month and it packs a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC. The Motorola phone has a 120Hz display refresh rate as well.

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iOS 15 now installed on nearly 60% of Apple devices: Report

Apple iOS 15 is now reaching 60 per cent adoption across all iOS devices, 80 days after its public release following its initial unveiling in June 2021.

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Outage shows how Amazon's complex cloud makes backup plans difficult

Major companies using Amazon. com's data services got a painful lesson this week about how the complexity and market dominance of the company's cloud unit make it difficult to back up their data with other providers, analysts and experts told Reuters.

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How to capture a scrolling screenshot on Apple iPhone

With iOS 14, Apple added the scrolling screenshot feature to iPhones but it is quite different from the feature seen on Android devices. On iPhones, users can only use the feature majorly on first-party apps such as Safari, Notes and others.

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7 free alternatives to Microsoft office you can consider

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China removes 106 apps from app stores citing privacy violations

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TVS Motor Company strengthens Central American presence by partnering with Grupo Q for Nicaragua and Costa Rica

Active Motors SA will support TVS Motor with dedicated sales, service, spares and customer relationship management (CRM). As part of this association, Active SA Motors will facilitate the opening of three flagship outlets and about 50 dealerships for TVS Motor Company in a phase-wise manner across Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

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Baleno crosses cumulative sales milestone of 10 lakh units: Maruti Suzuki

Launched in October 2015 and sold through the company's premium retail chain NEXA, the model had crossed the 5 lakh units cumulative sales in November 2018 and touched the 10 lakh units milestone in November this year, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement.

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Apple inches closer to $3 trillion market cap

Apple Inc is within striking distance of a $3 trillion market capitalization, a milestone that would make it as big as the world's fifth largest economy after Germany, just over a year after breaching the $2 trillion mark.

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Instagram aims to launch chronological feed option in 2022

The head of Instagram said he aims to launch next year a version of the app with a chronological feed, rather than one ranked algorithmically, in his first appearance before Congress where he was grilled about children's safety online.

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Google to give additional staff bonus this year

Alphabet Inc's Google said it will give an additional bonus to its employees globally this year, as the tech giant pushes back its return-to-office plan.

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Apple wins last-minute reprieve from App Store changes while 'Fortnite' appeal plays out

Apple Inc won a reprieve from having to make major changes to its lucrative App Store while it appeals an antitrust lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" creator Epic Games.

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Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition was launched on Thursday. The new smartphone is essentially a rebadged Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE that was launched in India earlier this year.

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US issues 5G flight warning

The FAA issued a pair of airworthiness directives ordering the revision of airplane and helicopter flight manuals to prohibit some operations requiring radio altimeter data when in the presence of 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals.

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Top 10 apps that made most money in the year 2021

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Tata Motors to invest over $1 billion in CV business

The company that has taken a lead in the passenger electric vehicle (EV) space, is transitioning to new-age platforms designed to deliver futuristic EVs in the commercial vehicle (CV) space as well.

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Delhivery acquires US-based drone maker Transition Robotics

Fastest-growing logistics services player Delhivery on Wednesday said it has acquired US-based Transition Robotics Inc that is focused on developing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms, for an undisclosed sum.

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Moto Edge X30 Official Renders Tease Rear Design, Triple Camera Setup Ahead of December 9 Launch

Moto Edge X30 will launch on December 9, and the company has begun teasing the smartphone on its social media channels. After teasing the under-display camera and image samples, the company has now shared the design of the smartphone on its Weibo account, showing off the rear design as well as the camera layout.

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Auto retail sales in November remains in the negative zone

Auto retail sales in the month of November continued to remain in the negative zone despite Diwali and it being the marriage season, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data shows. Price rise due to high input costs and high fuel costs arecontinuing to add customers woes

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Oppo Foldable Phone’s Alleged Geekbench Listing Tips Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12GB RAM

Oppo foldable smartphone’s alleged Geekbench listing suggests that it could come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and 12GB of RAM. The phone is rumoured to have model number PEUM00, and it has also got MIIT certification in China. The phone’s camera details have reportedly been spotted on Camera FV-5 website.

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OnePlus Said to Host Physical Launch Event on January 5 During CES 2022

OnePlus will reportedly host a physical launch event on January 5 during CES 2022 in Las Vegas. However, it is unclear if OnePlus will debut the OnePlus 10 series smartphones or a new device entirely. This may be OnePlus' first launch event during CES.

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iPhone 13 Production Fell 20 Percent in September-October Ahead of Holiday Quarter: Report

iPhone 13 production fell 20 percent short of previous plans in September and October, Nikkei reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Tips and fixes: Stop making these storage mistakes on your Android phone right now

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With the launch of new SUVs, Volkswagen looks to post 58% in 2021

With full-year sales of the Taigun and Tiguan coming in next year, coupled with the launch of a new sedan based on the same platform as the upcoming Slavia from sister brand Skoda, Volkswagen looks to surpass pre-Covid sales in India.

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Vivo S12, Vivo S12 Pro, iQoo Neo 5S, iQoo Neo 5 SE Key Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Vivo is tipped to launch Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro in the Chinese market. Its subsidiary, iQoo, is also believed to be working on two new Neo-series smartphones.

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Is December the best time to buy your dream car?

If you have been eying to buy a car for a long time, then you can take advantage of the year-end offers. But there are plenty of other reasons why you should not buy a car this month.

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LG Developer Website Shutting Down on December 31, Bootloader Unlock Key to Be Inaccessible

LG will shut down its Developer Website on December 31, which means that information on the website and issuing bootloader unlock key will not be available after the service is terminated. The company shut down its mobile division earlier this year.

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Infinix Hot 12, Hot 12i, Note 12, Note 12S, Zero 5G Launch Tipped for Early 2022

Infinix Hot 12 series, Infinix Note 12 series, and Infinix Zero 5G are reportedly under development. These smartphones are said to be released sometime in early 2022. The six smartphones said to be under development are Infinix Hot 12, Infinix Hot 12i, Infinix Note 12, Infinix Note 12 Pro, and Infinix Zero 5G. Apart from the internal designations, not much else is kno...

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The year-end car sale has started. What's on offer

Most car makers have attractive offers this December incluing Hyundai, Maruti, Honda, Tata Motors and Renault.

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Google Releases December Pixel Feature Drop for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro; Older Models Get ‘Relevant Updates’

Google is set to bring a handful of new features to its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones, with the older Pixel smartphones are receiving ‘Relevant Updates’ as part of the latest Pixel Feature Drop. These features range from new Snapchat integration and improvements to Recorder, Now Playing, and the Pixel Buds app to a new accessibility feature, wallpapers, and ...

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Mozilla Firefox 95 Update to Deploy RLBox Sandboxing Technology for Enhanced Browser Protection

Mozilla Firefox 95 update brings a new sandboxing technology called RLBox that is claimed to offer enhanced protection against malicious code. The technology uses WebAssembly to isolate potentially buggy code to offer protection from zero-day vulnerabilities.

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Realme RMX3310 Specifications Tipped by TENAA Listing, Believed to Be New Realme GT Series Phone

A purported Realme GT series smartphone listing was spotted on the TENAA certification website. It is expected to support up to 65W fast charging.

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Samsung once again accidentally reveals the Galaxy S21 FE ahead of official launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is one of the most-awaited launches of Samsung. The smartphone launch has been delayed many times due to the global chip shortage. Now, rumours suggest that Samsung might launch the smartphone next year in January at CES 2022. However, ahead of the official launch, Samsung has once again accidentally revealed the Galaxy S21 FE ahead of the official launch.

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Redmi Note 11T 5G to go on sale today at 12 pm via Amazon

Redmi Note 11T 5G is set to go on its first sale today. The smartphone will be available on e-commerce site Amazon and Mi.com at 12 pm. Those interested can head to either of the platforms to grab a unit for themselves.

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Epic Games' 'Flipped' goes live with new features

Epic Games has announced that its 'Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped' is now live with new weapons, locations, characters and more. There are several new characters as well, including Spider-Man, Gears of War's Marcus and Kait, and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Fortnite character, The Foundation.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting Android 12 With OxygenOS 12 Update

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have begun receiving the Android 12 update in the form of OxygenOS 12, making it the third major company to release Android 12 for its smartphones after Samsung and Google. The update comes two months after Google’s Pixel devices received the update, and brings improvements to the interface, along with new functionality for the company’...

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Bitcoin back over $50,000, as market calms after weekend turmoil

Bitcoin rose 1.5% in early Asia, after firming overnight in line with equity markets and other risk assets, but many crypto traders remained on edge after Saturday's sharp and sudden plunge.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Joe Biden's EV bill should not pass

Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk said that the U.S. Congress should not approve the Biden administration's bill to boost subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs), saying the proposal would worsen the country's budget deficit.

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Intel plans to list shares in self-driving car unit Mobileye

Intel Corp said it plans to take self-driving-car unit Mobileye public in the United States in mid-2022, a deal which could value the Israeli unit at more than $50 billion, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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US, Taiwan discuss chips, to cooperate under new framework

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed chip supply chains during a call with her opposite number in Taiwan and the two will cooperate on technology trade and investment through a newly established mechanism, her office said.

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Samsung Electronics to merge mobile and consumer electronics divisions

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Redmi Note 11T 5G Goes on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 11T 5G, launched in India in November, goes on sale in India today for the first time. The Redmi smartphone is essentially a rebranded version of the regular Redmi Note 11 5G that was launched in China in October. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM.

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This company fired 900 employees in three minutes on a Zoom call

An Indian-origin CEO of a US-based homeownership company has abruptly fired more than 900 employees, about 9 per cent of its workforce, on a Zoom webinar, citing market efficiency, performance and productivity as the reasons behind the move.

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15 devices under Rs 5,000 you can buy to make your home smart

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WhatsApp disappearing messages feature: When it works and when not

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After BrahMos, IIT-M alumni and former TT champ eyes defence satellites

It has been a three-decade grind for the former table tennis champion and Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM) graduate Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan to lift his company Data Patterns (India) Ltd, whose prestige projects include the BrahMos missile programme, to the point of inflexion.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was silently launched in India on Monday. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. It is powered by a Unisoc SC9836A SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is offered in Black and Blue colour options.

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Honor X30 Launch Date Set for December 16, May Debut With Snapdragon 695 5G SoC

Honor X30 will launch in China on December 16, the company has confirmed via Weibo. The new Honor smartphone is expected to feature a Snapdragon 695 5G processor. The upcoming phone will join the Honor X30 series which includes Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max.

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SoftBank drags Japan's Nikkei lower; hopes of milder Omicron impact cap losses

Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday, dragged down by a sharp decline in SoftBank Group, but optimism that the Omicron variant might not have as much impact on the economy as feared helped the index pare some of early losses.

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MapMyIndia IPO to open on December 9: Key details

Digital mapping company MapMyIndia, which powers Apple maps, has fixed a price band of Rs 1,000-1,033 a share for its Rs 1,040-crore initial share-sale, which will open on December 9.

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Malaysia's DNB to offer 5G services to telcos for free during initial rollout

Malaysian state agency Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) on Monday said it will offer wholesale 5G services to mobile carriers at no cost during an initial rollout set to begin next week, amid concerns from operators over its pricing plans.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor partners with Karnataka Bank for financing solutions

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has partnered with Karnataka Bank to finance its vehicles across cities and towns in India. The finance options at competitive interest rates will be available to customers, including those covered under priority sector schemes, for purchasing Toyota vehicles for private and commercial use

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Redmi Note 11T 5G Review: All About Performance?

Redmi Note 11T 5G focuses on delivering performance and 5G connectivity. But is that all it's good for or is it a good all-rounder on a budget? Find out in our review.

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iPhone SE (2020) Discounted to as Low as Rs. 27,999 in Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale

iPhone SE (2020) 64GB model is available at a discounted price of Rs. 27,999. The listed price is a part of Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale which entered its last day on Monday. There is an exchange offer, various bank offers and an included Disney+ Hotstar annual subscription as well.

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Realme 9i Specifications Tipped; Said to Feature Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, 50-Megapixel Main Sensor

Realme is reportedly gearing up to launch the new Realme 9i smartphone. Ahead of the official announcement, the key specifications of the handset have leaked online. Realme 9i is tipped to come with a 90Hz refresh rate display, a Snapdragon 680 4G SoC, and a 50-megapixel main sensor.

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Redmi 10 (2022) US FCC Certification Website Listing Suggests 4GB RAM, Multiple Storage Variants

Redmi 10 (2022) has allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification website. The smartphone may come in two configurations -- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. The Redmi smartphone has reportedly appeared on multiple websites. It is rumoured to have 22011119UY model number.

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Moto Edge X30 Live Images Surface Ahead of December 9 Launch in China, Display Specifications Officially Confirmed

Moto Edge X30’s live images were recently shared on Weibo via Motorola’s official account. It is expected to be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone available at launch.

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These are the 10 emojis that people across the world used most in the year 2021

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Spotted on Support Page, Official Cases Show Off Familiar Design

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders have surfaced online, thanks to the company’s own support website and retail listings. The smartphone has been spotted in three different phone cover listings on the company’s retail website, while a Galaxy S21 FE support page was briefly spotted on the company’s UAE website. The covers show the smartphone featuring a familiar desig...

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Redmi K50 Series Launch Tipped for February 2022

Redmi K50 series is reportedly in the works as the next flagship smartphone from the Xiaomi brand. The upcoming series is tipped to launch in February next year. The series is said to include Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro+, and Redmi K50 Gaming models.

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Moto G51 5G India Launch Set for December 10; Could Feature Snapdragon 480+, 50-Megapixel Camera

Moto G51 5G will launch in India on December 10, the company has announced on Twitter. The smartphone, which is equipped with the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, is tipped to be the first 5G-enabled G-Series smartphone that costs less than Rs. 20,000. The company is yet to announce the price of the smartphone, which comes with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and was launched ...

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Alibaba overhauls e-commerce businesses, names new CFO

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will reorganise its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and replace its CFO - changes that come as the tech giant grapples with an onslaught of competition, a slowing economy and a regulatory crackdown.

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China's Yutu 2 rover spots 'mystery hut' on far side of Moon

China's Yutu 2 rover has spotted a mystery object on the horizon while working its way across Von Karman crater on the far side of the moon, media reports said.

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Tesla new FSD Beta update to improve object detection

Elon Musk-owned Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update -- version 10.6 -- to its fleet with improved object detection.

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Rapido's bike taxi segment provides 78% to overall business

Amid the growth of bike taxi services in recent times, Rapido's bike taxi segment contributes 78 per cent to the overall business, the company's top executive said on Sunday.

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Zoom likely to pay $25 to users as part of class-action settlement

Video conferencing platform Zoom has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy and security issues, media reports say. If a user used the app before July, then they could be eligible to receive money as a result, reports The Verge.

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Moto G31 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Moto G31, launched in India last week, will go on sale in India today for the first time at 12pm IST (noon). It will exclusively be available on Flipkart. The Moto G31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU with up to 6GB of RAM. Motorola will offer the smartphone in Baby Blue and Meteorite Grey colour options.

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Android 12 for TV: New features, UI and everything new in the OS for Android TVs

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Russia files court cases for fines on annual turnover of Google, Meta

Roskomnadzor in October threatened both Alphabet's Google and Meta's Facebook with fines based on a percentage of their annual turnover for a repeated failure to delete content that Moscow deems illegal.

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Tata Motors, Honda mulling price hike from next month

While Maruti said the price rise planned for January 2022 will vary for different models, Mercedes-Benz said its hike will be on select models by up to 2 per cent due to feature enhancement and rising input costs.

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Prolonged waiting period due to semiconductor shortage can have negative impact on vehicle demand: Maruti

Depending on models and variants the waiting period can range from weeks to months in the domestic passenger vehicles market at present.

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Reliance Jio’s new prices, new powerful Android SoC, popular iPhone and Android apps of 2021 and other top tech news of the week

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How to change default browser in Windows 11

If you want to change the default browser on Windows 11, you can follow these steps.

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How to check all SIM cards registered on your Aadhaar card

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

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13 hidden iPhone hacks you should know

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Decision on Tesla's duty cut proposal soon, says Niti CEO

Govt likely to require firm business plan from company before considering temporary cut in levy.

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Fairphone finds market for responsibly sourced mobiles

Although about 99% of the phones the Netherlands-based firm makes are sold to individuals, corporates are starting to show interest, its Chief Executive Eva Gouwens told Reuters. Recycling is an important feature of the energy transition where companies, governments and individuals look to cut their carbon footprints and meet stringent emissions targets.

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How to play games on car's infotainment screen through Android Auto

Earlier this year, Google announced an update for Android Auto that brought new features to the car's infotainment screen. The update also allows users to play games right from the infotainment displays while they are parked.

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More users can now install Android TV apps through their smartphone

Google has started rolling out functionality that enables users to install apps on their Android-enabled smart TVs through their phones.

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More Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones to reportedly launch next year

South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly planning to launch more water-resistant Galaxy A series mid-range smartphones in 2022.

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Facebook Messenger testing built-in bill splitting feature

Meta-owned Facebook said it will start testing the Split Payments feature, a free and fast way to share the cost of bills and expenses in Facebook Messenger in the US.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Update in India

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update in India and Turkey. The firmware version is listed to be V12.5.4.0.RKOINXM for Indian users and V12.5.4.0.RKOTRXM for Turkey users. Screenshots suggest the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is 479MB in size for India units.

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This is Elon Musk-backed Starlink's first statement after Indian 'government warning'

Starlink, the satellite internet division of billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, will apply early next year for a commercial licence in India to provide broadband and other services, its country head said.

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Geysers get looks: 10 stylish models with unconventional design

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US State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware

Apple Inc iPhones of at least nine US State Department employees were hacked by an unknown assailant using sophisticated spyware developed by the Israel-based NSO Group, according to four people familiar with the matter.

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Google real estate exec says 5% more workers coming in to office each week

Alphabet Inc's Google has seen an increasing number of employees coming in to its offices each week, particularly younger workers, the company's real estate chief said during an interview at the Reuters Next conference.

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Waymo has tens of thousands people on San Francisco robotaxi waitlist, co-CEO says

Waymo has given hundreds of people robotaxi rides since its test rollout in San Francisco in August, with tens of thousands more residents on a waitlist, the Alphabet Inc company's co-chief executive said at the Reuters Next conference.

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iPhones of At Least 9 US State Officials Said to Be Hacked by NSO Group Spyware

iPhones of at least nine US state department officials were hacked over the last few months using Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group, according to four people familiar with the matter.

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Russia files court cases for fines on annual turnover of Google, Meta

Russia's state communications regulator Roskomnadzor has filed cases against U.S. tech firms Google and Meta that could see fines imposed on their annual turnover in Russia, a Moscow court said.

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Facebook's struggle with Gateway Pundit highlights challenge of containing disinformation

The Gateway Pundit, a far-right news site, has used its Facebook page - with more than 630,000 followers - to post bogus stories alleging the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. Some commenters responded with threats of violence.

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Twitter's design, engineering heads to step down in management rejig

Twitter Inc said its engineering head Michael Montano and design chief Dantley Davis would step down from their roles by the end of this month, as part of a broader management restructuring at the social networking site.

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Facebook whistleblower says transparency needed to fix social media ills

A deeper investigation into Facebook's lack of controls to prevent misinformation and abuse in languages other than English is likely to leave people "even more shocked" about the potential harms caused by the social media firm, whistleblower Frances Haugen told Reuters.

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These WhatsApp features are available only on Apple iPhones

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DBS CEO says tough for digital banks to gain market share in Singapore

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Xiaomi 12 Leaked Image Tips 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup

Xiaomi 12’s alleged rear panel image has been leaked by a tipster on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. The image suggests a triple rear camera setup. It suggests the phone will sport a 50-megapixel primary camera.

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iQoo Neo 6 Specifications Leak via Alleged Google Play Console Listing

Specifications for the rumoured iQoo Neo 6 have been allegedly spotted on a Google Play Console listing.

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Netflix Launches 3 New Mobile Games for Android Devices

Netflix has launched three new games — Wonderputt Forever, Knittens and Dominoes Cafe — for Android. The new titles will be available to download and play for Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.

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These are apps that iPhone and iPad users spent most on in 2021

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Opt-out rate for mobile app tracking to decline by 2023: Report

As Apple and Google aim to control mobile app tracking on their respective platforms, the opt-out rate for mobile app tracking is expected to decline from 85 per cent in 2021 to 60 per cent by 2023 as consumers gain experience with untargeted ads, a new Gartner report has said.

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Softbank Group shares slide 3% after triple setback of Didi, Arm and Grab

Shares in Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp dropped over 3% on Friday after the giant tech investor was hit with three disappointments within 24 hours, including a poor Nasdaq debut for ride-hailing firm Grab.

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This is how government is planning to take Aadhaar global

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Garg during a panel discussion with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma at the Infinity Forum said the authority is also exploring emerging technology to enhance security and increase the number of transactions that can be done by using Aadhaar.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Site, Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Xiaomi 11T Pro has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG. It has been listed with the model number 2107113I.This hints that the Xiaomi 11T Pro may launch in India soon. The phone debuted in Europe in September.

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Vivaldi 5.0 for Android Introduces Two Rows of Tabs in a First for a Mobile Browser

Vivaldi 5.0 has been released on Android. It is the world’s first mobile browser to feature two rows of browser tabs. The browser has also been optimised for tablets and Chromebooks.

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Hero MotoCorp expands operations in Argentina

GMA is one of the leading companies in the motor vehicle sector in Argentina and one of the most experienced motorcycle manufacturers in Latin America.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Users Complain of Random Signal Loss: All Details

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners are experiencing signal loss issues and have posted their frustration on Reddit and Google Support forums. People are using and sharing workaround fixes.

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iPhone 12, iPhone 13 Users Facing Connectivity Issue With In-Car Bluetooth Systems

Some iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users who are on iOS 15.1 and iOS 15.1.1 are reporting connectivity issues with Bluetooth hands-free systems in their cars. Separately, Apple has released iOS 15.2 beta 4 as well as the new beta releases for the iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod 15.2.

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Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro Tipped to Launch on December 28

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro have been tipped to launch together. The upcoming flagship series is said to launch at a special event on December 28. Xiaomi has also teased that the Xiaomi 12 will be its first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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US Federal Trade Commission Sues to Block Nvidia-Arm Deal

Nvidia’s purchase of UK-based chip designer Arm has hit another road block as US' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to sue to block the deal valued at $80 billion.

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Vivo V23 5G India Launch Tipped for December, May Pack Similar Specifications as Vivo V21 5G

Vivo V23 5G India launch has been tipped to take place in December. The smartphone is expected to pack similar specifications as the Vivo V21 5G. Reportedly, Vivo will also launch the Vivo V23e and Vivo V23 Pro alongside Vivo V23 5G.

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Twitter removes 3,465 state-linked info ops, Twitterati bemoans bigger 'losses'

Ask a Twitter jock and youll hear metrics like "engagement" and "quality". Dig deeper and it comes down to the crude number of follows. "Oh, she has just xyz follows (and they are bots), I have a thousand more" might be the predictable metric.

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Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $1.01 billion

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has sold another 934,091 shares of the electric vehicle maker worth $1.01 billion to meet his tax obligations related to the exercise of options to buy 2.1 million shares, regulatory filings showed.

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US FTC sues to block Nvidia deal to buy Arm

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued to block U.S. chip company Nvidia Corp's more than $80 billion planned acquisition of British chip technology provider Arm, adding to already significant global regulatory challenges of the deal.

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Didi Global plans to delist from New York, seek listing in Hong Kong

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Metaverse won't be turning point in cryptocurrency adoption, investor Chesnais says

The growth of online virtual worlds will help advance the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies for payment transactions but it won't be a game-changer, according to Frederic Chesnais, chief executive of French fintech company Crypto Blockchain Industries.

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Google delays mandatory return to office beyond January 10

Alphabet Inc's Google said it is indefinitely pushing back its January return-to-office plan globally amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and some resistance to company-mandated vaccinations.

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Apple announces top free iPhone and iPad games on App Store in India in 2021: All the winners

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IIT-M enhances wearable devices with IoT, ML for differently-abled

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) researchers are enhancing already developed wearable devices with latest technologies that will assist people with hearing impairment and motor disabilities to communicate independently and enhance their quality of life.

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OnePlus 10, OnePlus 10 Pro Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

OnePlus is launching a new phone based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the company has announced. It has not yet revealed any particular model, but tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the OnePlus 10 series will be the one based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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OnePlus 10, OnePlus 10 Pro Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

OnePlus is launching a new phone based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the company has announced. It has not yet revealed any particular model, but tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the OnePlus 10 series will be the one based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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Afterpay delays vote on $29 billion buyout as Square awaits Spain's nod

Afterpay Ltd will delay a shareholder meet to approve Square Inc's $29-billion buyout of the Australian buy now, pay later leader, as the Jack Dorsey-led payment company awaits regulatory nod in Spain.

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AWS introduces new features to make machine learning more accessible

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a slew of features and services to make technologies like machine learning more accessible and cost-effective, along with a new USD 10 million scholarship programme for careers in ML.

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Donald Trump's social media venture seeks $1 billion raise: Sources

Former President Donald Trump's new social media venture is seeking to raise up to $1 billion by selling shares to hedge funds and family offices at several times the valuation it commanded in a deal with a blank-check acquisition firm in October, two people familiar with the matter said.

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Maruti Suzuki to raise prices in January 2022

Maruti Suzuki sells a range of models in the Indian market from small car Alto to crossover utility vehicle S-Cross.

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Maruti to hike prices in January 2022

Automaker Maruti Suzuki informed the exchanges on Thursday that it will be hiking the prices in January 2022

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Samsung Galaxy A33 Among Other Galaxy A-Series Phones Tipped to Get IP67 Water-Resistant Builds in 2022

Samsung is planning to introduce IP67 dust and water resistance rating in its mid-to-low range Galaxy A-series models from 2022, as per a report. These models could include Samsung Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A73 5G.

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iQoo 9 Series Tipped to Launch in India Early Next Year, Said to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

iQoo 9 series may launch in India in late January 2022, or early February. One of the models in the series is likely to come with 120W fast charging and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

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Google Updating Android With New Features Including Family Alerts, Digital Car Key Support

Google is updating Android with a list of new features including Family Bell to set alerts and reminders for you and your family and the ability to turn your phone into a digital car key. Apps including Google Play Books and YouTube Music are also getting new widgets to bring your favourite content to the Home screen.

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Redmi Note 10S Tipped to Get a New 8GB RAM Variant in India

Xiaomi is reportedly gearing up to launch a new RAM variant of the Redmi Note 10S smartphone in India. The phone was launched in India back in May and is available for purchase in Cosmic Purple, Deep Sea Blue, Frost White, and Shadow Black colours. Redmi Note 10S is currently offered in two RAM and storage configurations.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G has been launched in the US featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The smartphone is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and comes with a 6.5-inch display with an adaptive refresh rate of 90Hz. The smartphone is priced at $249.99 (roughly 18,700) and will also be available via carriers in t...

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Jack Dorsey's firm Square changes its name to Block

Jack Dorsey''s financial services company Square has announced to change its name to Block, effective from December 10, as the former Twitter CEO renews his focus on Blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

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Now connect with people on LinkedIn in Hindi

With this launch, LinkedIn aims to break down language barriers, providing greater access to professional and networking opportunities to Hindi speakers in India and around the world. With the launch of Hindi, LinkedIn now supports 25 languages globally.

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WhatsApp says banned over 2 million accounts in India in October

WhatsApp said that it banned over two million accounts in India in October in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021. The Meta-owned platform also WhatsApp also received 500 grievance reports in the same month, and took action on only 18 of those.

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Facebook, Instagram remove Chinese network over fake 'Swiss biologist' COVID claims

Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc said it had removed accounts used by an influence operation originating in China that promoted claims of a fake Swiss biologist saying the United States was interfering in the search for COVID-19's origins.

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Apple tells suppliers demand for iPhone 13 lineup has weakened: Report

Apple Inc has told its parts suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 lineup has slowed, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter, signaling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.

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iPhone 13 Demand Has Weakened, Apple Tells Suppliers Ahead of Holiday Season

Apple has told its suppliers that the demand of the iPhone 13 has slowed down, signaling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.

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Facebook asks court to dismiss US FTC antitrust lawsuit for good

Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook asked a U.S. court on Wednesday to dismiss and not allow the refiling of an antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission which urges a court to demand that the company sell two big subsidiaries.

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Instagram head to testify before US Senate panel on 'protecting kids online'

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This tech giant is making phones in Pak: Key details

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‘Most powerful’ chip may come in these Android phones

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Maruti may drive in SUVs priced up to ₹20 lakh in next three years

The maker of the Alto and Wagon R intends to launch four new SUVs starting at ₹10 lakh, adding more options to the Vitara Brezza for customers who want to upgrade from a small car to a Maruti Suzuki SUV, people with knowledge of the plans said.

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CollegeDekho raises $35 million funding from QIC, Disrupt ADQ, others

CollegeDekho, an online college admissions and higher education services platform, on Wednesday said it has raised USD 35 million (about Rs 260 crore) and will use the funds to further improve its offerings for students and colleges both within the country and abroad.

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CRED to acquire this expense management firm

The acquisition is expected to be a cash and stock deal

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Paytm expects revenue, monetisation methods to expand in next few quarters: CEO

Digital payments and financial services firm Paytm is expecting to increase revenue and monetisation methods on its platform in the next few quarters, according to a top company official.

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Escorts reports 30 pc dip in November tractor sales at 7,116 units

Domestic tractor sales were down 32.8 per cent at 6,492 units last month, as compared to 9,662 units in November 2020, it added.

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Toyota Kirloskar posts 53 pc increase in November wholesales at 13,003 units

"Demand from the market continues to be strong which is duly reflected in our booking orders and we are trying our best to cater to these orders," TKM Associate General Manager (Sales and Strategic Marketing) V Wiseline Sigamani said in a statement.

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Sabarimala devotees can now give offerings with Google Pay

As the annual pilgrimage is progressing at the famed Lord Ayyappa temple here, Travancore Devaswom Board, the apex temple body, has made arrangements for devotees to offer 'e-kanikka' at the electronic hundi collection in the temple complex and nearby areas.

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