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Fines on internet firms for not removing extremist content quicklyThe European parliament voted on Wednesday to fine firms like Facebook, Google and Twitter up to 4 percent of their turnover if they persistently fail...Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's AlexaFacebook Inc is working to develop a voice assistant to rival the likes of Amazon.com Inc’s Alexa, Apple Inc’s Siri and Alphabet Inc’s Google Assistant.“We...Tesla Model 3 shouldn't be 100 per cent charged: CEO Elon MuskCharging smartphones to full 100 per cent may save the hassle on your way back from a long commute, but do not do this to...Apple accused of securities fraud over iPhone sales in ChinaApple Inc was accused in a new lawsuit of securities fraud for concealing a slump in demand for iPhones, particularly in China, leading to a...Microsoft denies face-recognition tech sales over privacy concernsMicrosoft reportedly decided not to sell its facial recognition technology to law enforcement agency in California, over privacy concerns.An unnamed agency wanted to install the...Xbox to partner with ELEAGUE for Gears of War seriesMicrosoft Corp said on Tuesday its Xbox Game Studios will partner with Turner Sports’ ELEAGUE to produce a documentary series about “Gears of War” players...Microsoft turned down facial-recognition salesMicrosoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency’s request to install facial recognition technology in officers’ cars and body cameras due to human rights...Google Pay allowing access to loyalty cards, tickets via GmailFirst tested earlier this year, Google Pay is now allowing some users to import their data from Gmail to gain access to loyalty cards and...Facebook scrapping messenger payments in UKFacebook is ending its peer-to-peer payments ability through its messenger in the UK. The company has started notifying its users in the region that it...Samsung Galaxy S10e review: An unapologetic flagshipEver since the rumours about the Galaxy S10 started surfacing, leaks about Samsung's iPhone XR killer started surfacing. And, at the Galaxy S10 event, Samsung...GIGABYTE showcases AORUS Extreme gaming PC and monitor in MumbaiGIGABYTE showcased its latest AORUS extreme gaming systems in Mumbai. A press event was held to showcase top-notch AORUS series gaming products including AORUS AD27QD...Microsoft admits Outlook.com hackers accessed email accountsIn what could spell reputational damage for Microsoft, the company has admitted that its Outlook.com security breach, which was revealed over the weekend, was far...German bosses urge government to stop EU proposal on connected carsThe bosses of BMW and Deutsche Telekom have urged the German government to take action to block a European Commission proposal that would set a...5 Apps for judicious use of screen time by your kidsThe internet has had a prolonged influence on all aspects of our lives, from politics to popular culture. One of the most significant areas where...Walmart buys ad tech startupWalmart says it’s buying San Francisco-based ad tech startup Polymorph Labs as it looks to better compete with rival online juggernaut Amazon in targeting shoppers...Uber reveals strong growth, huge losses ahead of IPOUber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market, revealing strong...Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back onlineFacebook Inc said it restored services on Sunday after some users could not access its social networking site, photo-sharing network Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp....Acer Announces ConceptDAcer launched ConceptD, a new brand of high-end Windows 10 desktops, notebooks, and monitors that are optimised for graphic designers, filmmakers, engineers, architects, developers and...ASUS India rolls out Android 9.0 Pie update for ZenFoneASUS India has begun the roll out of the Android Pie software update for the most smartphone range – the ZenFone Max Pro M1, ZenFone...Acer TravelMate P6 Series Notebook launchedAcer announced its latest addition to its iconic TravelMate P6 series, a thin, light, and durable commercial Windows 10 Pro notebook series built for professionals...Virgin Galactic's first test passenger gets commercial astronaut wingsVirgin Galactic’s first test passenger received her commercial astronaut wings from the US aviation regulator on Tuesday after flying on the company’s rocket plane to...AI can potentially combat human traffickingAs part of the recent study, researchers tried to understand how artificial intelligence can help in the fight against human trafficking.A group of computational researchers,...Woman calls 911 to find 'burglar' Roomba inside bathroomGadgets can be useful, and also scary sometimes. A woman in Washington County, Oregon, called up 911 claiming her home was being burgled. Quite literally,...Beware! Your hotel confirmation e-mails are vulnerable to misuseHotels across the globe send you e-mails upon booking confirmation. However, your next stay with them is not safe from the prying eyes of third-parties.Security...Amazon buys warehouse robotics startup Canvas TechnologyAmazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it had acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup in Boulder, Colorado, that has built autonomous carts that can move goods...Firefox rolls out new features to prevent browser fingerprinting, cryptominingMozilla’s Firefox has introduced nifty new features that will prevent sites from ‘fingerprint tracking.’The method allows sites to track you, even after you have cleared...Facebook uses AI to map global population densityArtificial intelligence may be threatening to some industries but Facebook is putting it to some positive use in its latest project of mapping the world.Facebook’s...China to ban bitcoin mining?China’s state planner wants to eliminate bitcoin mining in the country, according to a draft list of industrial activities the agency is seeking to stop...Reseller fraud is hurting the prospects of e-commerce of smartphones in IndiaSmartphones have become one of the ace categories for e-commerce players including Amazon and Flipkart playing a pivotal role in increasing their GMV or Gross...Ojoy A1: Smart watch for smart kidsYou are never too young to own a mobile phone – at least that’s what a lot of parents seem to think today. If you...JVC launches 55-inch Ultra HD Intelligent Smart LED TVJVC, a part of Viera Group now extends its portfolio with 4K Smart TVs the first being 55” Ultra HD Intelligent Smart LED with Quantum...Fitbit and Snap launch Bitmoji clock faceFitbit and Snap have announced a partnership to make getting active and healthy more fun and motivating, with the first-ever Bitmoji clock face that dynamically...Samsung Galaxy S10 review: A flagship in the middleAfter countless leaks and pictured in all its glory, Samsung, at a special event unveiled the 10th anniversary Galaxy S device and there was no...India weighs ban on popular online game after deathsA boy’s suicide this week in southern India after his mother scolded him for playing a popular online game has inflamed a national debate over...Public gets to take free ride in self-driving carMembers of the public got the chance Friday to take a free ride in a self-driving vehicle as part of an effort to clear up...Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful contentBritain proposed new online safety laws on Monday that would slap penalties on social media companies and technology firms if they fail to protect their...United States sets sights on China in new electric vehicle pushUS government officials plan to meet with executives from automakers and lithium miners in early May as part of a first-of-its-kind effort to launch a...Gmail's Smart Compose will now suggest subject lines for effective emailsGoogle is celebrating the 15th birthday of its popular Gmail service this week. As part of the celebrations, the company added a host of new...Chinese students dupe Apple of nearly USD 900,000 by selling fake iPhonesTwo Chinese engineering students studying in Oregon put their nerdy skills to some misuse and duped tech giant Apple of hundreds of thousands of dollars.The...Meet Kiwibot, a robot that delivers foodOnline food ordering is a booming business and robots are quick to take away the charm of having a human deliver your favourite dishes when...Lyft's shares rise after Citron advises against shorting stockShares of ride-hailing company Lyft Inc rose as much as 4 per cent on Friday, setting the stock for its best day since its market...Samsung disrupts the budget segment by launching Galaxy A20Samsung has announced the Galaxy A20, the fourth smartphone from their Galaxy A series to launch this year. Galaxy A20 comes with several meaningful innovations...CCA, Parallel Wireless partner to provide end-to-end network solutionsParallel Wireless, Inc has announced a strategic partnership to provide network infrastructure for CCA’s carrier members to cost-effectively accelerate and enable their 4G expansion and...Samsung Brings famed K-Drama and K-Pop content to IndiaAs a part of its commitment to offer enriching consumer experience to its users, Samsung India today announced a wide range of popular Korean content...India’s largest multi-title international eSports tournament is coming to MumbaiStarting tomorrow, India’s Largest Multi-title International Esports Tournament- Cobx Masters 2019 is all set to pump your adrenaline for the next 3 days (5th April...Tecno launches Camon i4 with triple rear camera, 4GB RAM for Rs 11,999TECNO has launched its first Triple rear camera smartphone under its popular and massively successful CAMON portfolio in India. TECNO CAMON i4 is set to...Canon launches XA series 4K-capable camcordersCanon India has launched four new XA series professional-use camcorders capable of capturing video in 4K 25/30p. The XA50/ XA55 is equipped with a 1.0...BlueParrott launches headsets for enterprises in IndiaBlueParrott announced its entry in India market with the launch of their Enterprise Business segment, engineered to provide superior call quality in high-noise business environments....Logically unveils novel EI platform to empower everyone to curb fake newsLogically, a leading global tech start-up with a mission to foster social change, today announced the launch of its intuitive, human-centric platform powered by Extended...Google says potentially harmful Android apps on Google Play declined by 31%Google has released its annual Android Security and Privacy report for 2018 outlining the overall health and risks its popular and most widely ecosystem faced...