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Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Falls to Earth, NASA Says Beijing Failed to Share Trajectory Information

The Chinese rocket Long March 5B fell back to Earth on Saturday, while social media users in Malaysia shared a video of what appeared to be rocket debris falling from the sky. According to NASA, the rocket had re-entered over the Indian Ocean, but said that China had failed to share "specific trajectory information" and referred questions about "reentry’s technical ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PVCWkbH via IFTTT

Apple to Place Ads in App Store Today Tab, Individual App Pages: Details

Apple is reportedly working on expanding ads in the App Store from the search results to the Today tab and on individual product pages. According to reports, the Cupertino company will allow developers to promote their apps in more areas on the App Store. The upcoming ad spots will be marked as an ad using a blue background and an Ad icon, just like ads placed in the ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hvmcOAT

PayPal Access in Indonesia Temporarily Restored After Blocking Over Licensing Rules Sparks Backlash

Indonesia has temporarily opened access to PayPal to allow users to access their money, after a block on online services triggered a backlash in the country. The government blocked PayPal, Yahoo, and several gaming services for failing to meet a deadline under the country’s licencing rules, introduced in 2020. Users in Indonesia will have access to PayPal for five d... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HSzkVtI via IFTTT

WhatsApp Requested to Delay Launch of Communities Feature in Brazil Till January

WhatsApp has been requested by Brazilian prosecutors to delay the launch of its feature called Communities until January in the country. The request was made to avoid fake news amid elections in October. A WhatsApp spokesperson said the company will continue to carefully evaluate the best time to launch the new platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0r6lFz9 via IFTTT

Meta's Facebook May Face Suspension in Kenya as It Fails Another Hate Speech Detection Test

Meta has been given a time of seven days to tackle hate speech on the platform. Kenya's ethnic cohesion watchdog has warned that failing to control incitement can lead to suspension of operations. Meanwhile, Meta’s spokesperson assures that the company has taken "extensive steps" to weed out hate speech and inflammatory content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5vJ26PX via IFTTT

Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4DUmVJu via IFTTT

Microsoft Accuses DSIRF of Creating Malicious Software, Firm Says Subzero Was for Official Use in EU

Microsoft has accused an Austrian firm DSIRF of creating malicious software ‘Subzero’. The firm was accused of using Subzero as a spying tool in at least three countries. However, DSIRF says the software was for official use in EU states only, and not offered or made for commercial use. The firm is also investigating the claims. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XYcdFEn via IFTTT

Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail scheduled for October in Musk vs Twitter legal battle. Musk, CEO of Tesla, abandoned the deal on July 8 citing incomplete information about bots as the reason. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Bcla3iM via IFTTT

Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4G7o0WV

Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2REISqQ via IFTTT

Asus ZenFone 9 With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Gimbal Stabilised Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Asus ZenFone 9 has been launched in select global markets. The latest Asus ZenFone model packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It has a dual rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x8typO2

5G Spectrum Auction: DoT Receives Bids Worth 1.49 Lakh Crore, as Auction Stretches to Fourth Day

The 5G spectrum auction in India is set to stretch to the fourth day today after 16 rounds of bidding which have fetched bids worth 1,49,623 crore. Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Adani Enterprises are bidding for 5G spectrum, which is much faster than current generation 4G technology in India.   from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4IiO1Na via IFTTT

Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MpmTGxh

5G Spectrum Auction Enters Day 3, Received Bids Worth Rs. 1.5 Trillion So Far

5G spectrum auction has entered its third day of bidding on Thursday. At the end of Day 2 on Wednesday, the auction collected bids worth Rs. 1,49,454 crore. Wednesday saw five rounds of the auction, taking the total rounds to nine. Telecom operators may receive allocation of the spectrum before August 15. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CaMzYZp via IFTTT

Meta Reports Rise in Daily Facebook Users to 1.97 Billion as Profits Plunge Amid Q2 Revenue Drop

Meta, previously known as Facebook, announced it saw a rise in daily active users to 1.97 billion, while monthly active users dropped to 2.93 billion in Q2 2022. The company on Wednesday reported its first ever quarterly revenue drop, one percent, as revenue fell to $28.8 billion (roughly Rs. 2,29,700 crore) for the first time for the company since it went public in 2... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YRMb8GV via IFTTT

Netflix August 2022 Releases: Darlings, Morbius, The Walking Dead Season 11, and More

Naruto Shippuden, Darlings movie, The Walking Dead season 11, Morbius, Delhi Crime season 2, Locke & Key season 3, The Sandman, Godzilla vs. Kong, Never Have I Ever season 3, Indian Matchmaking season 2, and Wedding Season — these are biggest movies, TV series, and originals on Netflix India in August 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZuNGRS0 via IFTTT

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sMZvxkc via IFTTT

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TXaVSgr

Elon Musk Asks Judge to Schedule Twitter Trial Starting October 17, Direct Firm to Produce ‘Core Documents’

Elon Musk has written to the chief judge on Delaware's Court of Chancery, asking for the Twitter takeover trial to begin on October 17, instead of a week earlier as requested by Twitter. The letter to the judge also asked that Twitter be ordered to immediately produce what it called "core documents," along with all raw data by August 1, and to require the company to p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jyW0398 via IFTTT

Twitter Shareholders to Vote on Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Offer in September: Details

Twitter has announced it will hold a shareholder meeting on September 13 to vote on the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,450 crore) takeover offer from Elon Musk. The microblogging platform’s board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote, in person or online, in favour of Musk buying the company for $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,300) per share under the terms of a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RtqaC1N via IFTTT

Google Search Sales Grow 14 Percent in Q2 2022, Driven by Travel and Retail Advertising

Google parent Alphabet beat second quarter earnings targets on Tuesday, reporting revenue of $69.69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,56,700 crore), according to the company. The search giant has weathered storms better than social media companies. Travel and retail advertisers drove an increase of nearly 14 percent in search ad sales for Google during the second quarter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1zH2tD4 via IFTTT

Microsoft Q2 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations Amid China Production Holdups, Strong Dollar Hits Sales

Microsoft’s second quarter earnings fell shy of expectations, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes on the back of production holdups in China in May, and weakening demand for PCs among users. The company also said that the earnings dive was due to foreign exchange rates and shutdowns of PC factories in China. However, Microsoft’s cloud and c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GAadE6L via IFTTT

Meta Hikes Price of Quest 2 Headset Ahead of Launch of ‘Project Cambria’ Successor

Meta said it was raising the prices of its current generation Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000). The new pricing will be effective starting August, and comes ahead of the company’s plans to launch a new headset, codenamed ‘Project Cambria’, later this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xZwDn7L via IFTTT

WhatsApp Privacy Policy Not Withdrawn, Probe Must Continue, CCI Tells Delhi HC

WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) told the Delhi High Court on Monday, while stating that its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed. The CCI on its own had decided to look into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy after the company began to show a popup to users asking them to ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mXn4RIc via IFTTT

US President Joe Biden Pushes Congress to Pass $52 Billion Bill to Boost US Chip Production

US President Joe Biden pressed Congress on Monday, asking it to pass a bill to provide US chipmakers with $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,800 crore) in subsidies to reduce foreign sourcing for semiconductors. He cited both the economic and national security "imperative" of securing production of the tiny components needed for everything from smartphones to cars and weap... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tArPRJ7

China’s Shenzhen Said to Order 100 Major Firms Including Foxconn Into Closed Loop to Curb Covid-19 Spread

China’s Shenzhen is said to have directed 100 major companies to set up “closed loop” systems” as the city attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Among the firms directed to set up a closed loop is iPhone maker Foxconn, which said operations at its facility were “normal”. Companies like BYD, Huawei, and ZTE have also been directed to minimise entry and e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K2jvMe5

Vivo India Committed Heinous Economic Offence Related to Money Laundering, ED Tells Delhi HC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the petition filed by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer the Delhi High Court on Monday and said the commercial engagements of the petitioner and its reputation and goodwill are not a relevant consideration during the investigation into the offence of money laundering, which is a heinous offence. The ED said that the investiga... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oMSNpjY

China Launches Second Space Station Module Wentian: All Details

China launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, on Sunday. Wentian, the second module after Tianhe, weighs 23 tons and was launched on the back of the country’s most powerful rocket, the Long March 5B. China began constructing the space station in April 2021 with the launch of the Tianhe module, the main living quarters, in the first of 11... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5mYC90S via IFTTT

Vivo Y02s Renders Leaked, Waterdrop-Style Notch Display, Colour Options Tipped Ahead of Launch

Vivo Y02s specifications have previously been shared online. Now, the alleged official renders of the smartphone have also leaked, which reveal a waterdrop-style notch at the front and two colour options. The smartphone is expected to launch on July 28, as per a report. It could be powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jguPUN4

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OuQ0gv8 via IFTTT

OnePlus 10T Design Revealed, Will Skip Alert Slider and Hasselbald Branding

OnePlus 10T 5G is set to launch on August 3 at 7.30pm. The smartphone is said to launch without an alert slider and Hasselblad-branded camera module. According to a report, which cites OnePlus’ Chief Designer Hope Liu, the decision has been taken to save internal space for other components and to offer the handset with the flagship performance at the chosen price po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/X8RypkW

Democrats Widen Scrutiny of US Tech Companies Over Abortion Data Privacy

Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion. Recently, six House Democrats have asked the top executives of Amazon’s cloud-service network and major cloud provider Oracle about the companies’ handling of consumers’ location data from mobile phones,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lZ0rWmF via IFTTT

Huawei Said to Be Under Probe in US Over Concerns of Capturing Sensitive Information From Military Bases

The Biden administration is said to be investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that the US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China. The company has denied all allegations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y18BKsF via IFTTT

Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion

Amazon has announced to acquire the American primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ap0w9V5 via IFTTT

Byju's Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Indian cricket team's jersey sponsor Byju's is said to owe Rs. 86.21 crore as dues to the BCCI while title sponsor Paytm has requested the board to transfer its rights to a third party. It was only in April that the Edtech company and the BCCI had agreed on the extension of their partnership until the end of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India at a 10 percent increment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rZpJV5q via IFTTT

Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive

Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also said that Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world on data protection legalisation req... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AFevu0l via IFTTT

Tesla Sold 75 Percent of Bitcoin Holdings Over Concerns of ‘Overall Liquidity’, Musk Says

Tesla has sold around 75 percent of its Bitcoin holdings in the second quarter, the company has revealed. The cryptocurrency rebounded after a short sell-off on Wednesday on the news. Tesla, which bought $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12.000 crore) of the cryptocurrency at the peak of its massive growth and popularity, sold $936 million (roughly Rs. 7,500 crore) worth of b... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kDSCosZ via IFTTT

NASA Announces Potential August Launch Date for Artemis 1 Moon Mission Aboard SLS Rocket

On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, NASA announced on Wednesday that it’s shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon mission, Artemis I. NASA will attempt the more than month-long lunar test flight with three mannequins, but no astronauts, as early as August 29. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0wJqFSo via IFTTT

Tesla Shares Only 1 Percent Blame for Fatal Crash That Killed Two Teens, Rules Jury

Tesla was found just one percent negligent in a fiery crash that killed two teens, for disabling a speed limiter on the electric car, according to a Florida jury. The verdict placed 90 percent of the blame on the driver, Barrett Riley, and 9 percent on his father, James Riley, who brought the lawsuit against Tesla. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2rj0pA8 via IFTTT

Walmart's PhonePe Planning to Move Its Headquarters From Singapore to India

Walmart group digital payments firm PhonePe is planning to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India, according to a source privy to the development. When contacted, a PhonePe spokesperson confirmed the development. "We are in the process of moving our registered entity from Singapore to India," the PhonePe spokesperson said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Qw47oCV via IFTTT

Redmi K50i 5G India Price Details, Bank Offers Leaked Ahead of Launch Today

Redmi K50i 5G is all set to launch in India today. Ahead of the official India debut, price details of the smartphone has leaked online. The Redmi K50i 5G is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC under the hood. The smartphone's 144Hz refresh rate display will support Dolby Vision and it will have a liquid cooling system for thermal management. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dIfL5Nh

Four-Legged Robot Dog With Virtual Spinal Cord Learns to Walk in One Hour

In a bid to study how humans learn to walk from stumbling, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) in Germany built a four-legged robot dog. They equipped the robot dog with an artificial spinal cord and observed that it learned to walk in just an hour. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RBD4zrX via IFTTT

Octopus-Inspired 'Octa-Glove' Helps Grip Objects Underwater: All You Need to Know

Taking inspiration from Octopuses, researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a special glove that allows to securely grip objects underwater. Holding things underwater with our land-dwelling fingers is not easy and while we are equipped with instruments like neoprene suits to protect our bodies underwater, our hands lack any such tool that gives us good grip over sl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/odAzkHP via IFTTT

Apple Said to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year

Apple said to plan to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The decision stems from a move to be more careful during uncertain times, though it isn’t a companywide policy, said the sources. The changes won’t affect all teams, and Apple is still plann... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Q7m3z4 via IFTTT

Apple to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year: Report

Apple intends to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some units to cope with a potential economic downturn, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The changes will not affect all teams, and Apple is still planning an aggressive product launch schedule in 2023 that includes a mixed-reality headset, its first major new ca... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Dt0w3Tb

Russia Fines Google $360 Million for Failing to Remove Content on Ukraine After Repeated Warnings

Google has been fined RUB 21 billion (nearly Rs. 2,900 crore) by a Moscow court for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the nation's telecommunications regulator said Monday. Roskomnadzor said the Google-owned video platform YouTube had failed to block "false information" on the offensive in Ukraine, "extremist and terrorist... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L8zGtCF via IFTTT

US Senators Said to Be Working on Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

Two US Senate Democrats active in internet issues are said to be working on a bill to restore landmark "net neutrality" rules that would bar telecommunications companies from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid fast lanes. Telecommunications companies, who are also major internet providers, have been battling net neutrality efforts for more than a decade, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fvl29zh via IFTTT

Elon Musk Opposes Twitter’s Fast-Track Trial Request in Filed Motion, Urges Delay Till February 2023

Elon Musk has filed a motion opposing Twitter's request to conduct a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion (INR equivalent) deal for the social media firm. Musk's lawyers called Twitter's demand as an "unjustifiable request". They requested a trial date on or after February 13 next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UL7sw0M via IFTTT

Is Netflix Down? Users Report Outage Issue Across Globe, Including India

Netflix was down for thousands of users on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. The streaming platform said it was facing issues streaming on all devices. There were around 4,000 reports on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources in the United States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DQINMrP via IFTTT

Elon Musk Says Tesla Could Lower Electric Vehicle Prices if Inflation Slows in Future

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the electric automaker could lower prices for cars if inflation calms down. Musk, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter, was replying to a tweet on Friday that asked if the company had any plans to lower prices that it had raised to beat the pandemic and supply chain woes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rlFpVB9 via IFTTT

Airtel Announces Successful Trial of 5G Private Network at BOSCH Facility

Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the successful trial of 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics India facility in Bengaluru. Airtel's on-premise 5G captive private network was built over the trial spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecom (DoT), according to a statement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1COW8t0 via IFTTT

NASA, Russian Space Agency to Share Integrated Crew Flights to ISS From September

The United States' NASA said on Friday it would resume flights to the International Space Station with Russia, despite its attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. NASA said that astronaut Frank Rubio would fly with two Russian cosmonauts on a Soyuz rocket scheduled to launch on September 21 from Kazakhstan, with another astronaut, Loral O'Hara, taking... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6hv3xJ8 via IFTTT

Facebook, WhatsApp Parent Meta in India Found Exposed to Human Rights Risks Due to Third Party Action

Meta Platforms, which include Facebook and WhatsApp, were found exposed to human right risks such as "restrictions of freedom of expression and information" and "hatred that incites hostility" due to action of third parties, the first human rights report of the social media giant has said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GhYwaWj via IFTTT

Tesla Moves Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs, Says It Fired Poorly Performing Workers

Tesla on Thursday asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the electric car maker violated federal law by laying off hundreds of workers without advance notice. The company said that the case should be dismissed because the company was merely "right-sizing" by firing poorly performing workers and not engaging in layoffs that require advance notice, Tesla said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/O926gRs via IFTTT

Delhi Traffic Signals to Introduce Electronic Signs Indicating Speed Limits, Timer Displays

Traffic signals in Delhi will soon have electronic signages indicating speed limits along with timer displays for smooth and effective traffic management as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday directed officials to install these devices at all traffic intersections across the city. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mvkaGLp via IFTTT

Bharti Airtel Allots 1.2 Percent Equity Shares to Google for USD 700 million

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has allotted over 7.1 crore equity shares to internet major Google for Rs. 730 apiece. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,000 crore) with Airtel, which included equity investment in the company worth $700 million (nearly Rs. 5,600 crore), Airtel said in a regulatory filing... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/i5MXjoA via IFTTT

Netflix to Host Second Global Fan Event TUDUM on September 24

Netflix on Thursday announced TUDUM, a special event for fans of its original programming where they will be treated with exclusive first looks, never-before-seen footage and trailers from the platform's returning and upcoming titles. The free virtual event, set to take place on September 24, is dedicated to sharing the scoop on over 100 fan favourite shows, films and... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AZXCWDO via IFTTT

Google Might Reportedly Face Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by DoJ in Weeks

The US Department of Justice is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet's Google in weeks over its dominance in the online advertising market, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department is likely to reject concessions offered by Alphabet, the report said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HMTdUr2 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Colours Options Leak Online, Tipped to Offer Up to 512GB of Inbuilt Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's colour options and storage details have surfaced online ahead of the official launch. As per the leak, the upcoming smartphone will come in Beige, Burgundy, Phantom Black, and Grey-Green colour options and could pack up to 512GB of onboard storage. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected to be announced in August. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/p9KoJ8v

Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive left Apple in 2019 to form his own company LoveFrom, and remained a consultant for Apple, working on the company's candy-coloured Mac computers and the iPhone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/f9Zb4nQ via IFTTT

Apple iPad Models With Thinner, Lighter OLED Displays Coming in 2024: Report

Apple's future iPad models are said to come equipped with OLED screens. According to a new report, Apple is producing final prototypes of OLED iPads with its display partners. The company could employ a dry etching process in the manufacturing cycle for making the OLED panels thinner and lighter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DRMscBF via IFTTT

Netflix Seeks to Rework Programming Deals With Hollywood Studios for Ad-Supported Tier: Report

Netflix has reportedly started talks with Hollywood studios Warner Bros., Universal and Sony Pictures Television, as the streaming service looks to tweak its programming deals to enable the launch of an ad-supported version of the service. The company said it was still in the early days of deciding how to launch a lower priced, ad-supported option, and that it was all... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ekmaFQo via IFTTT

Asus Zenfone 9 Confirmed to Launch on July 28, Expected to Get Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Asus Zenfone 9 has been confirmed to launch on July 28 in New York at 9am, in Berlin at 3pm, and in Taipei at 9pm (6.30pm IST). An alleged promo video of the smartphone had earlier revealed some specifications. It is said to succeed the Asus Zenfone 8 that was launched by the company last year in select markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6cUnTMy via IFTTT

Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Breach of $44 Billion Deal, Calls His Exit Strategy 'A Model of Hypocrisy'

Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,290 crore) deal to buy the social media platform and asked a Delaware court to order the world's richest person to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,300) per Twitter share. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ktVeESO via IFTTT

Asus Zenfone 9 Confirmed to Launch on July 28, Expected to Get Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Asus Zenfone 9 has been confirmed to launch on July 28 in New York at 9am, in Berlin at 3pm, and in Taipei at 9pm (6.30pm IST). An alleged promo video of the smartphone had earlier revealed some specifications. It is said to succeed the Asus Zenfone 8 that was launched by the company last year in select markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xEXFf8v

NASA Reveals James Webb Telescope's First Cosmic Targets to Include Distant Galaxies, Nebulae, More

NASA said Friday the first cosmic images from the James Webb Space Telescope will include unprecedented views of distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet. The US, European, and Canadian space agencies are gearing up for a big reveal on July 12 of early observations by the $10 billion (roughly Rs. 79,330 crore) observatory, the successor to Hub... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dNTOt96 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S22 to Come in Lavender Purple Colour Option: Report

Samsung Galaxy S22 will reportedly be available in a new colour variant — Lavender Purple. The Galaxy S22 series was launched in India this February and housed Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The handset is available in four colour options with the Pink Gold colour variant being launched in India in May. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7ePA6ck

Government Urges States to Tap Opportunities in Electronics Manufacturing

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged states to explore opportunities in electronics manufacturing space, as India has proven its mettle as an "important trusted partner" for the world. He also discussed about setting a working group that will help in addressing crucial aspects such as optical fibre ducts and space for 5G telecom towers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/B5ixP3T

Twitter Shares Plunge After Report Suggests Elon Musk’s Deal Might Fall Through

Twitter shares plunge at least 4 percent after a report stated that Elon Musk's $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,48,700 crore) deal to buy the social media giant is in danger. It has been reported that Musk has been unable to pin down the percentage of spam Twitter accounts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pQ9zhn1 via IFTTT

iQoo 10 Series Promo Video Reveals Design, Teased to Feature Vivo V1+ Imaging Chip

iQoo 10 series promo video has been released, showing the design of the smartphones. In the short video, the handsets are seen with triple rear cameras in two colour options. The iQoo 10 series will be launched in China on July 19. They will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DGaF7M6

Vivo India Remitted 50 Percent Turnover Worth Rs. 62,476 Crore to Avoid Paying Tax in India, Claims ED

Vivo India has illegally transferred 50 percent of its turnout worth Rs. 62,476 crore to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, claims the Enforcement Directorate. The government agency has not stated the time period of the transaction. The stepped-up action against the Chinese-backed companies operating in India comes in the backdrop of the military stand... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wKBvQL4 via IFTTT

Vivo India Remitted 50 Percent Turnover Worth Rs. 62,476 Crore to Avoid Paying Tax in India, Claims ED

Vivo India has illegally transferred 50 percent of its turnout worth Rs. 62,476 crore to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, claims the Enforcement Directorate. The government agency has not stated the time period of the transaction. The stepped-up action against the Chinese-backed companies operating in India comes in the backdrop of the military stand... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RME8l14

FTX Has 'A Few Billion' to Support Industry, Claims Head Sam Bankman-Fried

FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried said he and his company still have a "few billion" on hand to shore up struggling firms that could further destabilise the digital asset industry. He has said he plans to give away 99 percent of his wealth, and that he could spend up to $100 million (nearly Rs. 800 crore) supporting candidates in the 2024 election cycle from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fajIYh7 via IFTTT

MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Set to Available for Order Starting July 8, Launch on July 15

Apple, in its recent announcement, has confirmed that MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip will be available for orders starting July 8. Meanwhile, the launch for MacBook Air (2022) is set for July 15. The upcoming MacBook Air is coming in four colour variants — Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, and Starlight. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WmuHd1y via IFTTT

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eQ8Lcun via IFTTT

Amazon Collaborates With Just Eat to Offer Free Grubhub Delivery in US for Prime Members

Amazon Prime customers in the United States will be able to receive a year of free restaurant delivery through Grubhub+ under a deal announced on Wednesday by Just Eat Takeaway.com. Under the deal, Prime members will have access to hundreds of thousands of restaurants on Grubhub. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EkmBsgH via IFTTT

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LFk1Unw

Amazon to Host Prime Day on July 23-24 With 50 Percent Higher Membership Fee

Amazon India will host its annual sales programme Prime Day on July 23 and 24, which new users will be able to access after paying about 50 percent higher membership fee compared to last year's event. The company increased prime membership fee to Rs. 1,499 per year around Diwali from Rs. 999 earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xm07twA via IFTTT

EU Agrees Rulebook for 'Wild West' Crypto Markets: What Are the New Rules and How Will It Affect in Future?

The European Union last week reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate the "Wild West" crypto market. Now, the crypto firms that want to issue and sell digital tokens in an EU state will have to obtain a licence from a national regulator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZXqYLes via IFTTT

Delhi Government Mandates Electric Fleet for Cab Aggregators, Food Delivery Firms by April 1, 2030

The Delhi government's draft aggregator policy has mandated cab companies, food delivery firms and e-commerce entities to transition to an all-electric fleet by April 1, 2030. It has also proposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 per vehicle if a company fails to make the transition. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VBlYSFU via IFTTT

Tesla Should Rethink Production Plans After Deliveries Fall for First Time in Two Years: Wall Street Analysts

Elon Musk's Tesla will need to rethink its production plans to protect its profits, opines Wall Street analysts. Tesla reported a fall in quarterly deliveries for the first time in two years. Beijing's zero-COVID policy along with supply chain issues hit production at Tesla's largest factory in Shanghai. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4WVYJBX via IFTTT

Former TikTok Gaming Head to Launch Blockchain Games Startup as Big Players Keep Away

Former TikTok's gaming head, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup Meta0 as one of two co-founders. Fung said he left TikTok after seeing an opportunity to offer a solution to the current segregated nature of infrastructure options available to developers looking to build blockchain games. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A8r2O7b via IFTTT

Twitter Said to Have Complied With Ministry of Electronics and IT's Final Notice

Twitter is said to have complied with the final notice issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT on June 27. The Ministry of Electronics and IT had set a deadline of July 4. According to another source, the social media firm was asked to take action on some tweets and Twitter accounts but the microblogging had not reported compliance on the same earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/a04Ue2S via IFTTT

Digital India Week 2022: PM Narendra Modi Launches Multiple Digital Portals in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple digital portals at the ongoing Digital India Week 2022 on Monday. He stressed that India is guiding the world in the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. He also highlighted how the country resolved the issue of hustle from pin to pole for basic registrations and documents using digital technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rUe3HRq via IFTTT

Tata Motors Plans to Sell About 50,000 EVs in FY23, Double It in Next Fiscal Year

Tata Motors has set a target to sell about 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the FY23, and double it in the 2023/24 period, Chairman N Chandrasekaran told a shareholders' meeting. The company's performance is expected to improve in this fiscal year as the overall supply situation is gradually become stable. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mJ5CYHD via IFTTT

IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Alternative to ACs With Radiative Cooling System Which Needs No Electricity

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have designed an affordable 'radiative cooler' coating material. The new system will act as an alternative to air-conditioners. For daytime operation, these coolers need to reflect entire solar radiation. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sXNSjPB via IFTTT

Bitcoin, Ether Enter July Trading Rink With Minor Losses, Majority Altcoins Stay Low on Value Marks

As per international exchanges like Binance and CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin values were around $19,101 (roughly Rs. 15.08 lakh) on Monday, July 4 after incurring small dips. Ether, Biance Coin, Polkadot, and Polygon also tumbled down the price charts, following BTC. Surprisingly, Dogecoin reeled-in gains, small but significant. Shiba Inu and other altcoins like Solana and ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L67r4a8 via IFTTT

IT Department Says Taxpayers Facing Issues Accessing E-Filing Portal, Infosys Taking ‘Proactive Measures’

The Income Tax Department announced on Saturday that taxpayers were facing issues with accessing the ITD e-filing portal, and that IT firm Infosys was taking “proactive measures” to deal with the irregular traffic on the portal. The new e-filing portal has faced intermittent issues since it was launched in June 2021, as professionals and taxpayers have experienced... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EWNyjrx via IFTTT

Tesla Sales Fall to Lowest Quarterly Level Amid Supply Chain Issues, Pandemic Restrictions in China

Tesla announced on Saturday that its sales from April through June were at its lowest quarterly level since the last quarter of 2021, as the electric car manufacturer grapples with with supply chain challenges and Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in China. The company said it sold more than 254,000 cars and SUVs from April through June, representing an 18 percent drop f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HzD7hyv via IFTTT

iQoo 10 Pro Specifications Leak Online; 120Hz Display, 200W Fast Charging Support Tipped

iQoo 10 Pro could be unveiled soon. Ahead of any official announcement, the specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. The iQoo 10 Pro is tipped to feature a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WHSzvQj

Samsung Electronics Begins World’s First 3nm Chip Production Amid Push for New Foundry Customers

Samsung Electronics has announced it has started production of 3nm chips making it the first company in the world to manufacture the next generation of chips. The South Korean technology giant is looking to gain new clients as it takes on market leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and aims to become the world's top logic chipmaker by the end of the dec... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZNcWk1H

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro With 5G, Wi-Fi 6E Compatibility Unveiled, to Go on Sale Starting July

Samsung has unveiled its latest offering, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro, in an official announcement on Wednesday. It comes with the IP68 water and dust resistant certification. The smartphone features a Snapdragon 778G SoC, along with 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage through microSD. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hZ2rJvk

iPhone 14 Demand Likely to Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors, retails, and scalpers have to pay the highest prepaid deposit ever for the upcoming Apple smartphone to ensure sufficient supply. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MJ2FtWs via IFTTT

iPhone 14 Demand Likely to Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors, retails, and scalpers have to pay the highest prepaid deposit ever for the upcoming Apple smartphone to ensure sufficient supply. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Tb4fzI9

Tether Announces to Reduce Commercial Paper Holdings by July End Amid Crypto Gloom

Tether, the world's largest stablecoin, has announced on Friday to cut its commercial paper holdings by around 58 percent as part of an earlier commitment to reduce its exposure to riskier assets. The company aims to reduce its commercial paper holdings to zero in near future. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FU2L5bY via IFTTT

TikTok Said to Reassure Lawmakers on US Data Security, Writes Letter to Ensure Information Transfer to Oracle

TikTok has reportedly written to the US senators to ensure that it was working on a final agreement with the Biden Administration that would "fully safeguard user data and US national security interests." The letter assured that the short video app was working with Oracle on "new advanced data security controls that we hope to finalise in the near future." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ecKPUAi via IFTTT