California [US], October 22 (ANI): PayPal has announced to support cryptocurrencies for the first time, allowing any PayPal account holder to store, buy, and sell popular virtual currencies starting later this year.

2020-10-22T08:43:04.665673+00:00 IST

Computers

Acer partners with Porsche Design for luxury Acer Book RS laptop

Taipei [Taiwan], October 22 (ANI): Acer is joining hands with Porsche Design on a new high-end luxury laptop, the 'Porsche Design Acer Book RS', which looks to combine Porsche Design's product designs with Acer's laptop know-how.

2020-10-22T06:56:38.446364+00:00 IST

Others

Quibi apps arrive on Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV

California [US], October 21 (ANI): American short-form mobile video platform Quibi has just launched apps for Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV. The streaming service company announced the change in an updated support article.

2020-10-21T12:03:21.812405+00:00 IST

Internet

Microsoft creates portable data center in a box

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Tech giant Microsoft has created a portable data center for bringing cloud computing to environments that are remote.

2020-10-20T17:27:48.474388+00:00 IST

Others

Google Assistant driving mode to finally come to Android smartphones

California [US], October 20 (ANI): Tech giant Google seems to have started rolling out Google Assistant's Driving Mode on Android devices. The feature was first announced back in 2019 at the Google I/O event.

2020-10-20T12:13:23.848414+00:00 IST

Computers

Google discontinues Nest Secure alarm system

California [US], October 20 (ANI): Google has announced the discontinuation of its Google Nest Secure alarm system.

2020-10-20T07:59:07.297369+00:00 IST

Internet

Apple Music launches TV channel for music videos

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has recently launched the channel Apple Music TV which is exclusively for music videos.

2020-10-19T17:07:20.387869+00:00 IST

Others

Google shuts down 'Trusted Contacts' app, will end support by December 1

California [US], October 19 (ANI): Tech giant Google recently shut down its Trusted Contacts app that allowed its users to share location with a trusted contact (parents, family, or kids) when in an emergency.

2020-10-19T13:04:40.310692+00:00 IST

Others

OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei bids goodbye to company

Shenzen [China], October 17 (ANI): The long-time public face of OnePlus, Carl Pei has announced his departure from the company after nearly seven years.

2020-10-17T18:15:05.533403+00:00 IST

Others

Sony clears the air about recording feature in PS5 voice chats

Tokyo [Japan], October 17 (ANI): After a controversy popped up over the new PlayStation voice chat recording, Sony put out a clarification stating that the sole purpose of the feature is to report inappropriate behaviour violating the Community Code of Conduct.

2020-10-17T17:59:13.353940+00:00 IST

Others

Samsung smart TV to soon feature Google Assistant microphone

California [US], October 16 (ANI): Google Assistant is now available on newer Samsung smart TVs in the US, the companies announced.

2020-10-16T18:21:24.385170+00:00 IST

Internet

Tech Start-ups helping businesses and people in India's Unlock 5.0 to fight against Covid-19

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): As India entered in Unlock 5.0 with restrictions being lifted and cinemas, theatres and multiplexes are allowed to open with up to 50 per cent seating capacity after seven months, technology would play a vital role in providing a safe environment to the people amid coronavirus pandemic.

2020-10-16T08:48:06.672703+00:00 IST

Others

SP Robotic Works launches National Coding and Robotics Challenge 2020

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 15 (ANI): Providing a productive and fun learning experience to children stuck at home due to the ongoing pandemic, SP Robotic Works, an edutainment learning platform has initiated one of the biggest robotics and coding competitions - National Coding and Robotics Challenge (NCRC) 2020.

2020-10-15T16:12:35.434508+00:00 IST

Others

YouTube to remove remove videos with COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Video sharing platform YouTube announced on Wednesday that it will remove videos containing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

2020-10-14T18:23:56.002324+00:00 IST