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Now, type easily with Google's floating GBoard

California [United States], October 22 (ANI): If you are a GBoard fan, you will now be able to type out easier than before with a new feature that Google has just added.

2018-10-22T07:45:45.537354+00:00 IST

Oppo latest to cheat on benchmark tests

Dongguan [China], October 22 (ANI): After bigger names such as HTC and Samsung, Oppo is the latest smartphone brand found cheating on the benchmark tests. These tests aim to quantify the performance of a device and is often considered a parameter by customers to decide on which smartphone to buy.

2018-10-22T07:45:45.534322+00:00 IST

Twitter fired an employee who spied for Saudi Arabia

California [United States], October 22 (ANI): Twitter reportedly fired an employee in 2015 who was allegedly spying for Saudi Arabian leadership.

2018-10-22T07:45:45.526137+00:00 IST

Ex-UK Dy PM to head Facebook's global policy, communications teams

California [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook announced the appointment of United Kingdom's former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg as the vice president of the firm's global affairs and communications department.

2018-10-19T20:28:30.469397+00:00 IST

Brief Answers to the Big Questions: "There's no God", Stephen Hawking in his final book

London [United Kingdom], October 17 (ANI): The final book of late physicist Stephen Hawking was published on Tuesday, October 16, week and one of the most prominent explanations coming from the renowned personality is about God.

2018-10-17T08:17:00.196977+00:00 IST

Google Play Store will no longer be free for OEMs in Europe

California [United States], October 17 (ANI): Google is introducing some strict changes to its Play Store policy after facing a major USD 5 billion fine from the EU in an antitrust violation case.

2018-10-17T08:17:00.192959+00:00 IST

Facebook to demote links of websites republishing stolen content

California [United States], October 17 (ANI): Facebook has updated its policy for the News Feed where links from websites promoting stolen content will be demoted. The target for the social network is to push interesting stories to users over posts which are not relevant.

2018-10-17T08:17:00.188645+00:00 IST

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Instagram co-founders step down 'to build new things'

California [United States], September 25 (ANI): It seems like a classic case of parent-child fight where the latter is preparing to leave the house. Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are reportedly finding Facebook's interference too much to handle and have decided to step down.

2018-09-25T08:32:32.552552+00:00 IST

Facebook Inc hires Ajit Mohan as MD & VP for Facebook India

New Delhi [India], Sep 25 (ANI): Facebook Inc. has announced appointment of Ajit Mohan as Managing Director and Vice-President, Facebook India.

2018-09-25T05:51:22.927196+00:00 IST

This tool will tell you which NASA technology you use every day

Washington [United States], September 24 (ANI): We Earthlings might feel the technology NASA uses is only for those flying in the space and exploring other planets. However, through a new interactive tool, the space agency wants to showcase how the complex researches done for space missions are also powering some of the most mundane things around us.

2018-09-24T07:51:45.376592+00:00 IST

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Laura Dern, Jayme Lemons ink Audible first-look podcast deal

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): The Amazon-owned premium audio service, Audible, has inked a multi-project development and first-look podcast deal with Laura Dern and Jayme Lemons' Jaywalker Pictures.

2021-07-13T12:44:55.666334+00:00 IST

Apple to reportedly launch redesigned iPad mini this year

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): American tech giant Apple, who unfairly neglected the design aspect of its iPad mini since its debut in 2012, recently announced their plans to release its new iteration featuring "the biggest redesign in its nine-year history" this fall.

2021-07-12T17:16:32.676202+00:00 IST

TED Talks are coming to Clubhouse

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): TED, the organisation behind those viral TED Talks, has partnered with Clubhouse to bring TED speakers to the live social audio app.

2021-07-12T11:53:07.473228+00:00 IST

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Facebook to hire human editors for upcoming News Tab

California [USA], August 20 (ANI): Facebook is reportedly planning to hire a team of human editors to work on its news initiative called News Tab, a move in contrast to its long-dependence on algorithms for news stories.

2019-08-20T18:13:26.668933+00:00 IST

Huawei's first foldable smartphone Mate X may be different than announced

Shenzhen [China], August 19 (ANI): Huawei's first foldable smartphone, Mate X, has been delayed and latest reports claim that it will feature a more powerful chip and camera than originally announced.

2019-08-19T17:55:59.147227+00:00 IST

US adds 46 Huawei affiliates to its Entity List

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 19 (ANI): The DoC also announced the extension of its Temporary General License (TGL) allowing limited time use of goods from Huawei and affiliate companies. This license is set to expire 90 days from today, TechCrunch reports.

2019-08-19T16:45:44.810012+00:00 IST

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Samsung rolls out chipsets for connected cars

Seoul [South Korea], October 17 (ANI): Samsung has marked its entry into auto space with the introduction of its new brands targeted at automotive solutions.

2018-10-17T08:17:00.183619+00:00 IST

Internet

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passes away

Seattle [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Noted technologist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passed away on Monday (local time).

2018-10-15T22:53:32.824326+00:00 IST

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Stringent password can prevent fraud: Study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], Oct 15 (ANI): Is it exhausting for you to come up with a new password every time you make a new account somewhere? Well, it turns out that the all-too-common practice of using the same email address/password combination to log into multiple websites can be damaging.

2018-10-15T01:49:17.206715+00:00 IST

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This camera can capture ten trillion frames per second

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): A group of scholars, have developed a camera, which is apparently the world's fastest and is capable of capturing ten trillion frames per second. With this invention it will be possible to freeze time to see phenomena--in extremely slow motion.

2018-10-14T18:13:28.282741+00:00 IST

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Smartphones may soon make your commute less stressful

Washington D.C.[USA], Oct 12 (ANI): According to a new research, apps can soon detect what mode of transport commuters are using and automatically offer relevant advice.

2018-10-12T10:40:00.995133+00:00 IST

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iOS 12 powering more than half the iPhones, iPads: Apple

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): Apple's latest iteration of its iPhone and iPad software is running on more than half of the total devices. According to the company's latest numbers, iOS 12 is running on 52 percent devices which were introduced in the last four years.

2018-10-12T08:41:28.090781+00:00 IST

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Google's new toolkit wants parents to educate their kids about online safety

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): In a bid to promote a healthier and safer environment for children on the internet, Google has kick-started new initiatives for parents to educate their children how to be safe online.

2018-10-12T08:41:28.086821+00:00 IST

Internet

Facebook now lets you share 3D photos

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): Wondered when you would be able to add a new dimension to your photo posts on Facebook? Well, the social network has made it possible for you to share 3D photos starting this week.

2018-10-12T08:21:17.578086+00:00 IST

Internet

YouTube will remove Partner channels for posting 'duplicative content'

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): YouTube has updated its policy for Partner Program, making it difficult to post duplicate content without consequences. If you are a YouTube Partner and posting someone else's work or duplicate content, your channel will be removed.

2018-10-12T08:19:18.029161+00:00 IST

Mobile

Lenovo reclaims top spot in global PC market

Quarry Bay [Hong Kong], October 11 (ANI): Lenovo acquired a major chunk of the PC industry in the third quarter of 2018 as per latest estimates by both IDC and Gartner.

2018-10-11T10:06:28.154729+00:00 IST

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Microsoft ends Minecraft support for Apple TV

Washington [United States], October 11 (ANI): Minecraft for Apple TV version will no longer be supported by Microsoft. The app has been removed from the App Store and there won't be any in-game message updates either.

2018-10-11T09:58:39.167177+00:00 IST

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Twitter will count all emojis equally towards 280-character limit

Washington [United States], October 11 (ANI): Now, irrespective of which modified emoji you use, it will be counted equally towards Twitter's total character limit of 280.

2018-10-11T09:58:39.159254+00:00 IST

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Meet Salto-1P, a robot that jumps like a frog

Massachusetts [United States], October 11 (ANI): After building a robot that looks like a dog, Boston Dynamics is back with a robot capable of jumping around like a frog.

2018-10-11T09:58:39.152199+00:00 IST

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I encourage people who come forward and speak: PV Sindhu on #Metoo

New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): With #MeToo movement gaining momentum in India, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has extended her support to the victims of sexual harassment saying that she encourages people who come forward and talk about it.

2018-10-10T10:33:34.108976+00:00 IST