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Lyra Network introduces new MPI for 3D-secure verificationLyra Network announced to introduce the latest version of Lyra merchant plug-in (MPI) to boost the Digital India campaign. This new MPI platform will help...Honor Play first impressions: Flagship gaming on a superb budgetHonor has been aggressive in the recent months — whether it’s the wallet-friendly segment or the premium all-frills flagship category, the brand has kept refreshing...Apple removes US conspiracy theorist's podcasts from iTunesMost of US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s podcasts from his right-wing media platform Infowars have been removed from Apple’s iTunes and podcast apps, the media...Nokia 5.1 gets Bluetooth certification, could hit Indian markets soonLast month, Nokia announced the X5 in China and it featured a 5.86-inch HD+ 19:9 display with an impressive 84 per cent screen-to-body ratio and...Tech firms need to localize cloud storage data in IndiaA panel working on the Indian government’s cloud computing policy wants data generated in India to be stored within the country, according to its draft...Facebook opens up on vote meddling, but is the shift real?For a company bent on making the world more open, Facebook has long been secretive about the details of how it runs its social network...Garmin Launches Vívoactive 3 Music GPS SmartwatchGarmin has announced the launch of Vívoactive 3 Music GPS Smartwatch. This smartwatch is an upgraded version of the earlier launched Vívoactive 3 GPS Smartwatch,...JVC announces its Trolley speaker XS-MC15JVC has launched its latest Trolley speaker XS-MC15 which is claimed to deliver pleasant audio experience indoors and outdoors.The speaker comes with an attached trolley...Google developing censor-friendly search engine for China: ReportGoogle is crafting a search engine that would meet China's draconian censorship rules, a company employee told AFP on Thursday, in a move decried by...Samsung borrows from Chinese playbook in battle for India's smartphone marketSometimes keeping ahead of the game means learning some tricks from rivals - a strategy Samsung Electronics hasn’t been too proud to adopt in India...BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X launched in IndiaBlackBerry announced the launch of its latest devices, the Evolve and the Evolve X. Both the smartphones sport full view 18:9 display, Dolby surround sound,...After a decade, Google finally agrees to censor search results in ChinaThe saga of Google’s China operations has been a depressing one for the world’s pre-eminent search engine, after a high-profile falling out with the Communist...Digital library opened in AbbottabadThe British Council on Tuesday opened a digital library here at the Tech Valley.The students and information technology experts attended the event in large numbers.British...WhatsApp users will now be able make group video and voice callsWhatsApp users will now be able to make group video and voice calls, the online messaging app announced via its blog on Monday."We're excited to...Android P for OnePlus 3, 3T announced, stable build to be released later this yearOnePlus has been getting all the right attention for rolling out the latest Android updates and security patches to its latest OnePlus 6 as soon...T-Mobile partners with Nokia to supply it with next-gen 5G network gearT-Mobile US named Nokia to supply it with $3.5 billion in next-generation 5G network gear, the firms said on Monday, marking the world’s largest 5G...Oppo F9 Pro with VOOC charging is on the wayEarlier, Oppo had teased the arrival of the F9 on its official page and the smartphone manufacturer is back at it again with them teasing...How years of privacy controversies finally caught up with FacebookFacebook long had a knack for navigating privacy controversies related to its collection of user data. But the cost of its missteps finally caught up...Microsoft’s ‘Desktop-as-a-Service’ plan could ensure stable Windows 10 PCsMicrosoft’s idea of ‘Windows-as-a-Service’ has been going well for themselves and the customers. Windows 10 keeps getting the latest features and updated security protection twice...Xiaomi launches new affordable Router 4CChinese Tech Giant Xiaomi has announced the next affordable router 4C for just 99 Yuan (approx Rs 999) and presently available in China on a...UK lawmakers recommend tougher rules on FacebookThe UK government should increase oversight of social media like Facebook and election campaigns to protect democracy in the digital age, a parliamentary committee has...Internet browser developer Opera's shares pop in debutWeb browser developer Opera Ltd’s shares rose as much as 25 pct in their U.S. market debut on Friday, giving the company a market value...Apple and Amazon lead the pack to $1 trillion market valueFor a long time, Apple appeared to be flying solo to a $1 trillion market value, but Amazon is right at its heels — and...You can now schedule tasks on Google AssistantGoogle has started rolling out the Schedules feature for Google Assistant.With Schedules, you can set commands for a specific time on specific days. For instance,...Twitter will block repeat Periscope abusersAs part of its ongoing efforts of clamping down on abusers across its network, Twitter will start blocking accounts of repeat offenders who post abusive...Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to shoot longer slo-mo videos than Galaxy S9In the recent past, Samsung has been teasing the Galaxy Note 9’s capabilities and they have highlighted its 4000mAh battery, the device’s speed, and lastly...Security firms warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business softwareAt least a dozen companies and government agencies have been targeted and thousands more are exposed to data breaches by hackers exploiting old security flaws...Manchester United debut team channel on streaming servicesManchester United have launched their MUTV channel on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and Xbox in the latest effort by the Premier League club...Nokia 6.1 Plus India launch expected in SeptemberAfter launching it in the Chinese market, speculations signal towards the possible launch of Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) sometime around the month of September in...Facebook cracks down on bogus posts inciting violenceFacebook on Wednesday built on its campaign to prevent the platform from being used to spread dangerous misinformation, saying it will remove bogus posts likely...Amazon Echo to go beyond voice, will interpret sign languageVoice-assisted smart speakers such as Amazon Echo are more than just daily-use gadgets as they make for a smart equipment to flaunt publically. From playing...Concerns on the rise about mobile apps watching and tracking usersThe monitoring capabilities of mobile apps are becoming a concern for users, many of whom are worried that the apps on their connected devices might...Apps should collect minimal data like UIDAI does for Aadhaar: Trai chiefTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman R S Sharma has said that apps should collect minimal data just as UIDAI does to give 12-digit...Comparing digital policies of contesting political parties in Pakistan general elections 2018With less than 10 days to go for Pakistan General Elections 2018, key contesting political parties are propagating their manifestos addressing focal areas of progress...Walmart, Microsoft in partnership to use cloud techRetail giant Walmart Inc said on July 17 it entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp for wider use of cloud and artificial intelligence...San Francisco to consider tax on companies to help homelessSan Francisco voters will decide in November whether to tax large businesses to pay for homeless and housing services, an issue that set off a...Microsoft, Walmart enter into strategic partnership to use AI and cloud techRetail giant Walmart said on Tuesday it entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp for wider use of cloud and artificial intelligence technology, in...Land-based communication link with China openedPrime Minister Nasirul Mulk on Friday inaugurated the Pak-China Optical Fibre Cable project that would serve as the first land-based communication link between Pakistan and...Russia says it prevented 25 million cyber attacks, other acts during World CupRussia prevented nearly 25 million cyber attacks and other criminal acts against its information infrastructure related to the soccer World Cup, the Kremlin quoted President...Global regulators set out monitoring system for crypto-assetsGlobal regulators have published a framework for “vigilantly” monitoring risks from crypto-assets like bitcoin and ether, even though they don’t pose a major risk to...After Gmail, Google Chrome ready to receive major redesignGoogle Chrome is one of the most successful and popular web browsers and it doesn’t seem like it will lose that 'crown' anytime soon. The...iPad to get full version of Photoshop soon: ReportAdobe is reportedly gearing up to launch a full version of its Photoshop app to iPad. Now, this is exciting; as earlier, the Photoshop was...Apple supports Malala Fund in Latin America to advance girls’ educationApple has recently launched a new collaboration between its 10 Apple Developer Academies in Brazil and Malala Fund to advance girls' education opportunities. As part...A solar startup sees a market where the lights don’t shineEcoEnergy is a Pakistani startup that provides solar energy to areas that are not on the national grid, along with helping their customers with basic...Chinese Smartphone Makers Beating Samsung in IndiaSamsung is losing its lead in India, which is rapidly becoming the world's largest smartphone market, dropping to third place in brand preference behind its...LG to produce LCD displays for budget 6.1-inch iPhone XA couple of weeks ago, it was reported that Apple was lining up LG to be an additional partner to supply OLED panels for the...LG V30+ becomes V30 ThinQ in India with AI camera featuresLate last year LG announced the V30+ handset in India and now, with a software update, the handset now gets the ThinQ AI improvements. Through...Beware: This emoji can crash your iPhoneIn what comes across as a surprise, Apple’s iPhones and iPads are facing an emoji-related bug. Several iPhone users from China are reporting a bug...Panasonic introduces home appliances range with intelligent featuresPanasonic announced a significant expansion of its line-up of Intelligent Home appliances range comprising of refrigerator, washing machine and microwave. The intelligent range is equipped...Apple to kill iPhone SE, iPhone X soon: ReportWith September drawing to a close, the tech world is getting ready to welcome the next generation iPhone models. Apple is expected to unveil three...