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Shenzhen denies blocking Apple supplier Foxconn from resuming productionLocal Chinese authorities have not blocked Apple supplier Foxconn from resuming production amid a coronavirus outbreak, they said in a statement on Sunday, denying a...NVIDIA to skip MWC 2020 over coronavirus riskNVIDIA is the latest to become listed on the set of technology companies backing out out of this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona,...realme sends out stern warning against ‘fake’ realme websiteShortly after the debut of the realme C3, the smartphone giant has issued a warning for its millions of users about a fake website.As per...The Fast Five: 5 apps that support your active city life!As smartphones continue to become an integral part of our daily lifestyles, it’s simply hard to imagine our lives without them. Perhaps, the applications installed...Love Aaj Kal gets a HikeMoji twist!As the excitement around B-town’s It-pair- Sara & Kartik’s latest movie Love Aaj Kal, a Window Seat Films & Maddock Films production, continues to rise,...Adcom India launches nationwide campaign to tackle e-WasteElectronic waste or e-waste is the disposal of broken or obsolete electronic components and materials. E-waste material may be valuable and recyclable and created from...Facebook is most imitated brand for phishing attemptsCheck Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its new...Swiggy’s new childcare and parenthood policy to benefit diverse workforceSwiggy announced its childcare and parenthood policies and benefits for its employees to cater to the diverse needs of the modern-day parent. These policies have...Sheldon's spot!German sound experts Sennheiser recently launched their flagship AMBEO soundbar in India. One of its salient features is the advanced room calibration, which optimizes the...Top server trends for 2020The emergence of new-age technologies such as AI, ML, and cloud analytics, has disrupted IT operations, business models, and markets – creating a need for...Syska just launched a power bank that can fit in your pocket!Syska Accessories has launched the P0511J Power Bank. The powerbank comes with a steady capacity of 5000mAh and high energy density polymer cell. Syska mobile...Google Search lets you find and select prepaid mobile recharge packsIf you are not sure which mobile prepaid recharge to buy, you can now do a simple search on Google.Users in India can search for...Twitter admits someone exploited its phone number matching systemIn yet another instance of security lapse, Twitter admitted that someone used fake accounts to exploit its API and match usernames to phone numbers, abusing...Google Takeout bug sent some of your intimate videos to strangersGoogle has admitted that a bug in its data backup service, Google Takeout, caused some of your personal videos getting exported to random strangers' archives.According...Haptik develops Virtual Assistant for Kotak Life: KayaKotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company (Kotak Life) today announced the launch of its voice assistant KAYA – AI-driven conversational assistance to get instant solutions. Kotak...How many people really are watching 'The Mandalorian'?For those obsessed with who is winning the video streaming wars, one metric matters: subscriber growth. But Netflix Inc and now Walt Disney Co -...Outbreak to hit iPhone output if China extends Foxconn factory haltFoxconn could see a “big” production impact and shipments to customers including Apple face disruption if a Chinese factory halt due to the coronavirus outbreak...Apple is offering to fix iPhone at your homeIf you don't like to wait at Apple repair centres to get your iPhone fixed, the company is now offering at-home repair services.The onsite repair...Gmail 'Dark Mode' mysteriously vanishesIf you are on Android and woke up to the brighter, default Gmail look, you are not alone. Gmail's Dark Mode feature has reportedly vanished...Apple is working on AirPower-like 'smaller' charging matIt seems Apple is reconsidering its plans of developing a wireless charging mat for its devices without a multi-device charging support.According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi...Unacademy encourages youth to join armed forces; live classes by ex-defence officialsUnacademy, an ed-tech platform is working with the vision of providing access to quality education to students across the nation. Millions of students in India...Apple rolls out redesigned MapsApple rolled out a new redesigned Maps in the US with improved road coverage and pedestrian data.The improved Apple Maps brings new features such as...Three new Nokia smartphones appear in massive leakThe Mobile World Congress 2020 is just a few short days away and it is by far one of the most important events in the...SQUATS, India’s leading online fitness company rebrands itself as FITTRSQUATS, one of India’s fastest growing online fitness company has recently rebranded itself as FITTR. Through its new corporate identity, the brand aims to democratize...Telegram introduces Polls 2.0 to enhance chat experienceTelegram announced an addition of new and exciting features for conducting various types of polls within chat groups and channels. Termed as Polls 2.0, users...EnableX unlocks the power of video communicationEnableX, a Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS), is disrupting the Indian market by allowing application developers, enterprises and service providers to quickly and easily...Nokia 400 4G could be the first 'Android' feature phoneHMD Global is reportedly working on a new Nokia feature phone that runs a touchless version of Android.According to XDA Developers, the supposed Nokia phone...Top 5 Fintech companies of Chennai – Next emerging Fintech hub of IndiaFintech landscape is growing in India while the country is adopting digitized methods to carry out their daily financial transactions. Chennai is continuing the momentum...Portronics Power Bun is a universal hub for all your charging needsPortronics aunches “POWER BUN” - Universal USB Charging Hub. The newly launched device is a must-have companion for an office or a hotel during the...First-ever Atari-themed hotel coming up in USYou may finally be able to live inside Atari in real life. The consumer brand has announced that it is building the first-ever Atari-themed hotel...Facing a smartphone issue? Google releases #AndroidHelp to assistGoogle has released a new hashtag #AndroidHelp to identify and resolve issues that Android smartphone users may be facing.Announcing the hashtag on Twitter through the...Microsoft releases one more update for Windows 7 after announcing end of supportMicrosoft had to issue another update for the old Windows 7 even after announcing the end of support earlier this month, thanks to the last...Apple iPad turned 10Exactly 10 years ago, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs introduced one of the company's most successful products, the iPad.iPad, a cross between a laptop...Nintendo to stop repairs for Wii in MarchNintendo has announced that it will no longer repair the Wii consoles in over the scarcity of parts needed to fix it.The company will stop...German TV biggie Telefunken taps into the Indian offline marketTelefunken, one of the oldest German consumer electronics brand (Official Brand licensee in India – Videotex International), launches its newest – HD Ready Smart LED...New Apple leak will make existing iPhone owners jump with joyIn the last few days, there has been a plethora of rumours surrounding the highly-anticipated iPhone 12 line-up and now, the latest bit of information...Belkin Boost Up 10W charging pad review: Fast charge, wirelessly!Rating: In the past few years, there has been an uptick in one feature that has dominated the premium smartphone market — Qi-enabled wireless charging. Practically...Digital currency cannot be privateDigital currency could be useful as cash transactions dwindle in some countries but central banks should be in charge of issuing it, not private companies,...Samasource CEO Leila Janah succumbs to cancer at 37The technology community has been left deeply aggrieved after the demise of Leila Janah, the founder and CEO of Samasource.Born to Indian-origin parents who immigrated...Stunning OPPO F15 up for grabsThe recently launched OPPO F15 is going on sale starting today in India. OPPO’s latest design marvel, OPPO F15 comes in a sleek design at...Indian websites challenging established international playersThis Republic day we must reflect on how far we have come in terms of growth in the indigenous industries and businesses originating in the...Apple pushes back against EU common charger, warns of innovation risksiPhone maker Apple on Thursday pushed back against EU lawmakers’ call for a common charger, warning the move could hamper innovation, create a mountain of...This city is getting live facial recognition camerasThe city of London is getting surveillance eyes deployed everywhere. The Metropolitan Police has announced that the city will be getting live facial recognition cameras...Samsung is building Apple AirDrop rival Quick ShareSamsung is reportedly working on a new feature exclusive for its upcoming Galaxy 20 lineup that allows for faster media transfer, similar to Apple AirDrop.The...Astrum plans to launch more than 100 products under Rs 5,000 in 2020Astrum is planning to unveil a new range of products in audio, smart device, mobility and IT peripherals under Rs 5000 in 2020. The company...VMate enters into top 5 breakout social media app categoryVMate a trending short video platform has entered into the top 5 breakout social media app category as published by App Annie report for “State...Now, build your own International Space Station with Lego bricksSpace enthusiasts can now build their own International Space Station (ISS) without the help of NASA, and using Lego's new model.The new ISS model is...Finally! WhatsApp is going DarkWhatsApp is probably the most used app on your smartphone, and yet, it didn't provide any relief to your eyes during wee-hour chatting but now...Self-healing bacteria bricks could help build 'alive' structures on MoonScientists have developed a special kind of building material that can help build highly durable structures on Moon or Mars that may never need a...Indian businesses most likely to have 'high impact' of cybersecurity incidentsWith the surge in global cyberattacks that are targeted at businesses, India stands among the high-risk nations according to the latest APAC Cyber Resiliency and...