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Fast Charging In Smartphones: Heat Management, Safety, Lightweight Adapter Design And More

Smartphone brands are rising to the challenge creating innovative charging technology that use a magnetic configuration system to ensure precise alignment between the phone and the charger.

MWC 2022: Oppo Announces 150W, 240W Fast Charging For Oppo And OnePlus Smartphones

240W SUPERVOOC is said to come with five safety protection measures as well as a specially customised intelligent control chip that controls the voltage, current, and temperature to deliver a safe charging solution.

Instagram Is Shutting Down Separate IGTV App For Long Form Videos - Here's Why

In its announcement, Instagram also reiterated its focus on short form videos, Reels. The company said that Reels will continue to be the largest contributor to engagement growth on the app and that the company plans to continue to invest in Reels.

War In Ukraine: Microsoft Removes Russian State-Owned Media Apps And Ads From Its Platform

Microsoft said on Monday it would remove Russian state-owned media outlet RT's mobile apps from the Windows App store and ban advertisements on Russian state sponsored media, as global tech firms respond to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

MWC 2022: Nokia C21, C21 Plus And C2 Android Go Smartphones Debut: Price, Specifications

Nokia is offering its new budget phones with Android Go 11 platform which is promised to get 2 years of security update and supports lightweight apps for basic usage.

Sony Launches New Wireless Headphones In India With Extra Bass And Long Battery Life: Price And Specifications

Sony has brought its latest wireless headphone for the sub Rs 20,000 segment which has a slew of new features for better connectivity and voice quality for calls.

Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Ends Tonight: Last Minute Deal on iPhone 12, Narzo 50A and More

The Amazon Fab Phones Fest sale event that began on February 25 introduced temporary price cuts on a variety of smartphones. Check out these Android smartphones and iPhones that are available with sale deals.

Apple Could Start Selling This iPhone For Under Rs 20,000 Very Soon

Apple reportedly plans to keep the iPhone SE 3 or iPhone SE 2022's price on the affordable side to make "inroads" in upcoming economies.

War in Ukraine: Taiwan Says Chip Companies Complying with Russia Export Controls

Taiwan, which announced it was joining international sanctions against Russia, is a major chip manufacturer.

Facebook Parent Meta Restricts Some Russian State Media Accounts at Ukraine Request

Meta's head of global affairs Nick Clegg said the Russian government is already throttling Meta's platform.

War in Ukraine: How Meta, Google and Other Tech Giants Are 'Combating' False Narrative

Facebook and Google also said they had restricted access to some state media accounts in Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian government.

War in Ukraine: How Russia Is Using TikTok to Spread Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment

The Russian TikTok video has it all: a cat, puppies and a pulsing background beat. It's cute, watchable and hardly seems the stuff of state propaganda.

Apple iPhone SE 3 Price Tipped Ahead of Expected March 8 Launch: All Details

Apple is also expected to launch iPad Air 2021 and Apple MacBook (likely powered by M2) along side iPhone SE 3 on March 8.

War in Ukraine: How Elon Musk-Backed Starlink Internet Will Help Ukrainians Amid War With Russia

Elon Musk-backed Starlink essentially aims to offer internet services to everyone on the planet. It would help many Ukrainians facing internet problems amid war with Russia.

War in Ukraine: YouTube Blocks Russian-Backed Channels from Earning Ad Money

Russia received an estimated $7 million to $32 million over the two-year period ended December 2018 from ads across 26 YouTube channels it backed.

Elon Musk Says Starlink Active in Ukraine as Russian Invasion Disrupts Internet

Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country.

War in Ukraine: Twitter Says Its Site is Being Restricted in Russia

Last year, Moscow slowed down the speed of Twitter in a punitive move because it said the site was not removing illegal content.

War In Ukraine: Vice PM Urges Tim Cook To Stop Selling Apple Products In Russia

Federov, who is also the minister of Digital Transformation in Ukraine, said in his letter that in 2022, modern technology is perhaps the best answer to the tanks, rockets launches, and missiles.

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Which Early 2022 Flagship Will You Pick?

Both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Moto Edge 30 Pro have been launched with similar specifications. Here are all the prices and specifications compared.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Budget Smartphone Launched In India: Prices, Specifications And More

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is priced at Rs10,499 onwards in India.

WhatsApp Is Bringing A New Search Option For Android Users

WhatsApp is working on a bunch of new features including the ability to just react to messages.

Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Are Coming To India On This Date

If the two smartphones are launched in India with the same specifications, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus will come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 320Hz touch response rate.

War In Ukraine: Apple CEO Shares His Concerns, Offers Support For Local Humanitarian Efforts

Tim Cook and other personalities from the technology community have shared their concerns regarding the ongoing situation in Ukraine as millions seek refuge amidst the battle.

Indian PC Market Saw A 44.5 Percent Growth In 2021: Top Performers And Key Highlights

Work from home and improved supply helped the Indian PC market register a 44.5 percent growth in 2021.

EXPLAINED | War in Ukraine: The New US Export Rules Designed to Freeze Russian Tech

US companies must now obtain licenses to sell computers, sensors, lasers, navigation tools, and telecommunications, aerospace and marine equipment. The United States will deny almost all requests

War In Ukraine: Country Calls On Hacker Group To Fight Back Russian Cyber Attacks

The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops, according two people involved in the project.

Twitter India Appoints Samiran Gupta To Lead Public Policy For Twitter In India

Samiran Gupta will lead microblogging platform Twitter's public policy and philanthropy efforts in India and South Asia.

Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro Smartphones With Hasselblad Cameras Unveiled

Oppo's new Find X flagship series also has two models, with improved camera system which introduces the new Marisilicon image processor on the device for better photography.

Realme Narzo 50 With 50MP Triple Rear Cameras, 33W Fast Charging Launched in India

The Realme Narzo 50's price in India starts at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and the 6GB +128GB option costs Rs 15,499.

War In Ukraine: Twitter Blocks These Accounts Sharing Footage Of Russian Invasion

The social media platform seems to have acted against the accounts of researchers sharing footage of attacks after Russia waged military operations in Ukraine.

Google Chat Will Fully Replace Classic Hangouts from March 22: What It Means for Users

The transition from Google Hangouts to Chat has been happening for a while, and users can already notice changes.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd-Gen) With Active Noise Cancellation Launched in India: Price, Specs

The Amazon Echo Buds (2ng Gen) are available at Rs 11,999 for the USB-C wired charging option and Rs 13,999 for the wireless charging case option.

War In Ukraine: What Is Wiper Malware That Russia May Be Using For Cyber Attacks On Ukraine

Wiper malware has been around for many years now but the war in Ukraine scenario has brought it back into the limelight thanks to cyberattacks from Russia. Here's what the malware does.

War in Ukraine: Computers Hit by Data-Wiping Software as Fears of Full-scale Russian Invasion Rise

Who is responsible for the wiper is unclear, although suspicion immediately fell on Russia, which has repeatedly been accused of launching data-scrambling hacks against Ukraine.

War In Ukraine: Important Ukrainian Government Websites Hacked

As per reports, official websites of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine along with ministries of education, infrastructure foreign affairs among others were found to be shut down.

Data Protection Bill Very Sensitive, Requires Extensive and Exhaustive Consultations: IT Minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government needs to resolve about six to seven issues regarding the legislation, 'which are a bit tricky'.

Ambrane FitShot Sphere Budget Smartwatch With 7-Day Battery Launched in India

The Ambrane FitShot Sphere smarwatch sports a circular 1.28-inch screen size with 450 nits of brightness.

India to Have 1 Billion Smartphone Users by 2026: Report

India had 1.2 billion mobile subscribers in 2021, of which about 750 million are smartphone users.

iQOO 9 Smartphone Series Debuts In India With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC: Price In India And Specifications

iQOO 9 series smartphones have launched in India and the smartphone prices in India start from Rs 33,990 which gets you the SE variant with Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Facebook Is Becoming More Like TikTok Now With This New Update

Meta has also announced the launch of new tools such as for brands to understand the content and track their reach.

Microsoft Could Bring This Annoying Watermark On PCs Running Windows 11 Unofficially

Microsoft has limited the support base for Windows 11 update by requiring systems to have TPM 2.0 security feature, which has forced many in install the new OS using different hacks.

Google Search Is Getting 'Darker' Dark Mode: How it Looks

Google is testing the darker Dark Mode on the Google Search desktop version with select users.

Realme 9 Pro's First Sale in India Starts Today: Price, Availability and Sale Offers

The Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a 6.6-inch 120Hz Full-HD+ display with a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Apple Store Under Attack In Amsterdam: Man With Gun Take Hostages

Dutch police said they had sent special units to a central square in Amsterdam because a man with a gun had taken one or more people hostage at an Apple store there.

Yamaha Launches 6 New Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies in India

The new models include three over-ear wireless headphones Yamaha YH-L700, Yamaha YH-E700A, and Yamaha YH-E500A.

Foldable iPhone From Apple Not Expected To Launch Before 2025, Here’s Why

Foldable iPhone from Apple was widely expected in the next two years but new report suggests the company is in no hurry to launch the product in the market right now.

Sony PlayStation 5 Stocks Over Before You Could Hit The Buy Button

The Sony ShopAtSC is currently offering accessories for the PlayStation 5 consoles. The DualSense wireless controller - Cosmic Red is retailing at Rs RS 6,390.

Smarten up your TV experience with OnePlus TV Y1S and TV Y1S Edge: Open sale starts 21 February

New Y1S and Y1S Edge models will end up being known for their smart features and their integration into the OnePlus ecosystem.

OnePlus 10 Pro Smartphone With Corning Glass Victus Breaks Into 2 Pieces in This Durability Test

The YouTuber explains that the OnePlus 10 Pro broke due to "structural" issues as the smartphone now accommodates a large 5,000mAh battery.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G with 65W SuperVOOC charging goes on open sale on 22 Feb: Here’s why you’d want one

You can pay Rs 1,000 more for the 8 GB variant.

Poco M4 Pro 5G India First Sale On February 22: Get This Smartphone At A Special Price

Poco M4 Pro 5G smartphone in India will be available via its first sale on February 22 and you can buy this device at a special discounted prices on the sale date.

Apple Said to Launch 4 New Macs With Next-Gen M2 Chipset This Year

Apple unveiled the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook laptops in 2021, and the same chipset features on iMac 2021 and Mac mini.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet Series Prices In India Announced: Pre-Book Offers And Availability Details

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S8 series India prices this week, along with the pre-booking offers that gets you free bundled products and appealing cashbacks.

Sending Red Heart Emojis To Girls On WhatsApp May Get You Jailed In Saudi Arabia

The member also cautioned against entering into conversations (even on WhatsApp) without the other user's consent.

Airtel Joins SEA-ME-WE-6 Undersea Cable Consortium; Anchoring 20 Pc Investment in Cable System

Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has joined the 'SEAMEWE6' undersea cable consortium in a bid to scale up its highspeed global network capacity to serve India's fastgrowing digital economy. Airtel said it is participating as a "major investor" in the SEAMEWE6 and is anchoring 20 per cent of the overall investment in the cable system, which will go live in 2025.

Sony WF-C500 TWS Earbuds Review: Truly Nailing the Basics

Priced at Rs 5,990, can the Sony WF-C500 successfully compete against Nothing Ear 1, Huawei FreeBuds 4i, and Jabra Elite 3?

Blackberry's 5G Smartphone Plans Now Officially Dead

The ultra-secure 5G Blackberry smartphone was touted to launch last year, but the company had to delay plans.

US, Britain Accuse Russia of Cyberattacks Targeting Ukraine

The British Foreign Office said the attack showed a continued disregard for Ukrainian sovereignty.

Vivo Y15s Budget Smartphone With Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India

The Vivo Y15s comes in two colour options - Wave Green and Mystic Blue.

Bill Gates Warns Against 'Another Pandemic'

Back in October 2021, Gates lauded India's vaccination drive after the country passed the milestone of 100 crores (1 billion) vaccines.

Vivo V23e's India Pricing Leaked Ahead of Official Launch on February 21

The Vivo V23e will sport an ultra-sleek design and a smooth glass finish on the back panel.

Realme Narzo 50 Confirmed to Launch in India on February 24: All Details

Apart from Realme Narzo 50 launch, Motorola will unveil its most premium smartphone in India on February 24. The new phone will carry MediaTek Helio G96 SoC.

Foldable Smartphone Market Up By 264 Percent, Expected To Reach Over 27 Million Units In 2025

The foldable smartphone market saw an increase of 264.3 percent in 2021 as compared to 2020.

Samsung Announces Pre-Booking, Upgrade Offers On Galaxy S22 Series in India: All Deals

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

Garena Free Fire Ban In India: Most Users Can Still Play Free Fire Game Despite Government Ban

Garena Free Fire was banned in India earlier this week along with 53 other apps over concerns of national security.

ISS Supports Apple Shareholder Proposal On Forced Labor

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) urged Apple Inc investors to vote for a resolution demanding greater transparency in the iPhone maker's efforts to protect workers in its supply chain from forced labor.

Meta Tells Advertisers Mixed Reality Could Be A Few Years Away

Technology that merges the virtual and physical worlds could start to become a reality for consumers in a few years, Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has told advertising agencies, giving more details of its vision for the creation of the metaverse.

MediaTek To Release Its First 6nm G-Series Chip Later This Year

MediaTek is also planning to launch the Dimensity 8100 chip on March 1 as an overclocked version of the 8000. The chipset will allow the manufacturer to expand its lineup for mobile devices.

Snapchat Finally Lets Users Change Their Username: Here's How It Works

Snapchat users have been unable to change their username for all these years but the platform is now making the change that allows them to customise their name on the app.

How to Download and Run Android Apps on Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft had recently said that more than 1,000 Android apps are ready for install on Windows 11 PCs.

Do Not Fall For This Free Air India Flight Ticket Ad With ‘Love’ From Builder.ai

Air India said that a print advertisement seemingly by Builder.ai in leading newspapers includes a QR code, which links to the prototype app, in which the Air India logo and trademark make appear distinctly.

Roku Revenue Misses On Supply Chain Snags, Shares Fall 20%

Roku Inc reported quarterly revenue on Thursday that missed estimates, as the company was hit by supply chain issues that affected sales of television sets and its own streaming devices, sending shares down nearly 20% in aftermarket trading.

NortonLifeLock Delays Completion Of Deal For Avast

U.S. cybersecurity firm NortonLifeLock Inc on Thursday delayed the expected completion date for its buyout of Londonlisted rival Avast Plc to April 4, saying it was awaiting regulatory nods in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Intel Would Participate In Consortium To Invest In Arm Ltd -Intel CEO

Intel Corp Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger on Thursday told Reuters that Intel would be interested in participating if a consortium emerges to own the British semiconductor and software design company Arm Ltd.

Intel Delays Launch Of Standalone Desktop Graphics Chips To Q2

Intel Corp said on Thursday it has pushed back the launch of standalone graphics chips for desktops to the second quarter, while those for laptops will be rolled out in the first quarter as originally planned.

Nvidia Gives Upbeat Revenue Forecast; Applied Materials Sees Supply-chain Challenges

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp on Wednesday forecast currentquarter revenue above analysts' estimates, banking on the strong demand for data centers.

Cisco Raises Annual Earnings Forecast, Announces $15 Billion In Share Buybacks

Cisco Systems Inc on Wednesday raised its fullyear earnings forecast and reported quarterly revenue above expectations on strong demand for its enterprise communication tools and 5G gear. Shares of the company rose about 5% in extended trading after the networking giant announced a $15 billion increase to its stock repurchase program.

Data Center Demand Drives Up Nvidia Revenue, Applied Materials Has Record Quarterly Revenue

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp on Wednesday forecast currentquarter revenue above analysts' estimates, banking on the demand for data centers.

Cisco Raises Annual Earnings Forecast On Strong Demand For 5G Gear

Cisco Systems Inc on Wednesday raised its fullyear earnings forecast and reported quarterly revenue above expectations on strong demand for its enterprise communication tools and 5G gear, sending its shares up 4% in extended trading.

Nvidia Forecasts Upbeat Current-quarter Sales

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp on Wednesday forecast currentquarter revenue above analysts' estimates, banking on the supercharged demand for data centers.

Spotify Acquires Podsights And Chartable To Advance Its Podcasting Business

Spotify Inc. deepened its investment in podcasting with the acquisitions of Podsights and Chartable, two services that provide greater insights for advertisers and podcasting publishers, the company said on Wednesday.

France Opens New Business Campus To Tackle Cyberattacks

France is grouping the country's top cybersecurity experts in Paris' business district of La Defense, bringing together startups and household names to tackle the scourge of hacking, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday.

Ericsson Says Its 2019 Probe Found Serious Compliance Breaches In Iraq

Ericsson said on Tuesday an internal investigation in 2019 found serious breaches of its compliance rules in Iraq, including evidence of corruptionrelated misconduct and improper use of sales agents and consultants.

4.5 Lakh Techies Got Hired By Indian Tech Sector in FY22

The Indian IT sector got over 4 lakh people employed in FY22 as per the latest report from Nasscom, which also talks about the changing work trends adopted by organisations.

Garena Free Fire Ban: Not Just India, Why Free Fire May Get Banned In Other Countries Too

Garena Free Fire has been banned in India only for now. But it could also potentially be banned in other markets due to an ongoing lawsuit against the makers of Garena Free Fire. Krafton, maker of PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India had last month sued Garena Free Fire makers for copying PUBG Mobile.

Flipkart Now Allows You To Sell Your Old Smartphone: Here's How New 'Sell Back' Option Works

Currently, the Flipkart Sell Back programme only allows users to sell their smartphones but the company will bring more categories soon.

Poco M4 Pro 5G India Launch Today: How To Watch Livestream, What To Expect

In a recent interview with News18, Poco mobile's India head told us that this year Poco will be launching a mix of 5G and 4G smartphones in 2022.

Some Big Investors Loaded Up On Peloton As Stock Tumbled

Peloton Interactive Inc's stock price tumbled more than 50% in the last three months of 2021 but several prominent investment firms were so sure the athome fitness company could regain its footing that they bought new or added to existing positions.

Prominent Investors Stocked Up On Peloton As Stock Stumbled In Late 2021

Peloton Interactive Inc's stock price tumbled more than 50% in the last three months of 2021 but several prominent investment firms were so sure the athome fitness company could regain its footing that they bought new or added to existing positions.

California, Texas Pension Funds Among New Investors In EV Startup Rivian

Seven state government employee pension funds including CalPERS, the largest U.S. pension plan, took stakes in electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive Inc in the quarter that ended Dec. 31, according to securities filings released Monday.

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far

Since 2020, there have been four major instances where the government introduced a blanket ban on 270 China-origin apps.

WhatsApp 'Community' Feature Spotted: What Is It, How Will It Help Group Admins?

It appears Meta-owned WhatsApp is taking inspiration from Communities on Discord - another popular instant messaging platform, especially among gamers.

Govt Bans 54 Chinese Apps: Delete These Apps From Android Phone Right Now

The government has decided to ban 54 additional apps of Chinese origin in India highlighting that these apps pose a “threat to India’s security”. Now, coming to the big question: has the Indian government banned the popular Garena Free Fire game too?

Jio Partners With SES To Provide Satellite-Based Broadband Internet Services Across India

The joint venture between Jio Platforms and SES will be the vehicle for providing SES’s satellite data and connectivity services in India

First ISRO Launch In 2022: PSLV-C52 Successfully Launches Earth Observation And 2 Small Satellites

Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLVC52 rocket on Monday, a feat described by the ISRO as a "marvellous accomplishment".

Fashion Designer Tadashi Shoji Says E-commerce Saved His Brand During Pandemic

After closing all his stores, veteran fashion designer Tadashi Shoji said he has been able to keep his business afloat during the COVID19 pandemic thanks to the success of ecommerce and custom sales.

Govt Bans 50 More ‘Chinese’ Smartphone Apps, Garena Free Fire May Be Banned Too In India: Report

The government has reportedly banned 50 more smartphone apps in India that may be Chinese origin. This is the first lot of apps that appears to have been banned by the government in 2022 after a total of 270 apps were banned since 2020.

Countdown for ISRO's First Launch Mission of 2022 Commences

The 25hour countdown for Indian Space Research Organisation's first launch mission of 2022, to orbit earth observation satellite EOS04 onboard PSLVC52, began early on Sunday, the space agency said.

Intel Launches Blockchain Chip to Tap Crypto Boom

Intel said its chip is an energy-efficient "accelerator" designed to speed up blockchain tasks that require huge amounts of computing power and thereby consume a lot of energy.

Noise ColorFit Pulse Grand With 1.69-inch Screen Will Launch in India on February 18

Similar to recent Noise smartwatches, users will be able to measure heart rate, blood oxygen level (SpO2), and step count with Noise ColorFit Pulse Grand.

Alexa Turns 4 in India: Amazon Echo Speakers, Fire TV Stick to Get Big Discount

Amazon says Echo Speakers will get up to 45 percent off during this limited sale event.

Call of Duty to Get 'New Warzone Experience' Soon

Microsoft recently confirmed that it will allow popular game Call of Duty to stay on Sony PlayStation, after the US tech giant bought Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Confirmed to Feature This Processor Ahead of Official Launch

OnePlus' microsite notes the company will reveal one key specification of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the OnePlus TV Y1S ahead of launch this week.

Hedge Fund Legion Preparing To Nominate Directors At Momentive Global

Hedge fund Legion Partners Asset Management is preparing to nominate three directors to the board of SurveyMonkey parent Momentive Global Inc as a planned acquisition by rival Zendesk looks likely to fail, two people familiar with the matter said.

More Than 60 Telegram Channels Blocked In Germany - Newspaper

Messenger service Telegram, which has proved popular with farright groups and people opposed to COVIDrelated restrictions, has blocked 64 of its channels in Germany, Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Friday, without giving a source for the information.

Top Apple Executives Likely To Be Deposed In U.S. Fight With Google

The Justice Department wants to depose some of Apple's top executives as it prepares for a trial to determine if Alphabet's Google broke antitrust law in how it runs its search business, a lawyer representing Apple said on Friday.

Twitter Back Online After Facing Outage Across India And Other Parts Of The World

For some users, Twitter went down completely as they were unable to see their own tweets. The entire dashboard turned blank with the message “Something went wrong. Try reloading."

What Apple Is Doing To Stop AirTag-Related Stalking And Unwanted Tracking

Apple's AirTags are being used for stalking and unwarranted tracking in many parts of the world.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Prices And Specifications Leaked: Here's How Much It Will Cost in India

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be launched in India on February 17.

Mexican Investment Platform Flink To Expand To Colombia This Year

Mexican investment platform Flink will begin operating in Colombia in June or July as part of its Latin America expansion plan, Chief Executive Sergio Jimenez said on Thursday.

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Social Media Addiction

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and Cynthia Lummis, a Republican, introduced a bill aimed at addressing addiction to social media platforms like Meta Platform's Facebook or Twitter.

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Social Media Addiction

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and Cynthia Lummis, a Republican, introduced a bill aimed at addressing addiction to social media platforms like Meta Platform's Facebook or Twitter.

Zendesk Rejects $16 Billion Offer From Private Equity Consortium

Zendesk Inc, the software company under activist shareholder pressure to abandon its $3.9 billion allstock acquisition of the parent of online survey portal SurveyMonkey, said on Thursday it had rejected an acquisition offer from a consortium of private equity firms for as much $16 billion.

Disney+ Streaming Growth, Park Revenue Boost Shares

Walt Disney Co's Disney+ subscriber growth restored faith in the future of streaming video and came on top of strong demand at U.S. theme parks, lifting shares 8% after hours Wednesday.

Uber Posts Quarterly Profit As Ride Demand Recovers, Delivery Remains Strong

Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday reported its second quarterly operating profit as demand for its ridehailing service approached prepandemic levels and its food delivery business turned profitable for the first time.

Uber Posts Quarterly Profit As Ride Demand Nears Pre-pandemic Levels, Delivery Remains Strong

Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday reported its second quarterly operating profit as demand for its ridehailing service approached prepandemic levels and its food delivery business turned profitable for the first time.

Uber Reports Quarterly Profit But Outlook Misses As Omicron Hits Travel Demand

Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday reported its second quarterly operating profit as demand for its ridehailing service approached prepandemic levels and its food delivery business turned profitable for the first time, but the firstquarter outlook fell short of Wall Street's expectations.

No One-size-fits-all Model For Central Bank Digital Currencies, IMF Head Says

Evidence emerging from the first central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) around the world suggests there is no onesizefitsall model as stability and privacy are designed into systems, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.

Volkswagen Labour Chief Takes Company To Task On China, In FAZ Interview

Volkswagen's works council chief Daniela Cavallo said the carmaker must do more to understand the Chinese market in order to capture greater market share, after missing its electric vehicle sales targets in the country last year.

Tesla Production In Berlin To Start Mid-March At Earliest-RBB

Production at Tesla's Berlin factory will not start until midMarch at the earliest, RBB reported on Wednesday.

After Months Of Complaint By Elon Musk, Biden Acknowledges Tesla

U.S. President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged the role of Tesla in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing on Tuesday, after Chief Executive Elon Musk repeatedly complained about being ignored.

Microsoft Eyeing Deal To Buy Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant -Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp is considering a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant Inc , Bloomberg News reported https://ift.tt/Jq0ZkMG on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

U.S. Accuses Couple Of Laundering $4.5 Billion In Bitcoin Tied To Big 2016 Hack

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it has unraveled its biggestever cryptocurrency theft, seizing a recordshattering $3.6 billion in Bitcoin tied to the 2016 hack of digital currency exchange Bitfinex.

Embark Gives Self-driving Truck To Carrier Knight-Swift In Pilot Program

Selfdriving truck company Embark Technology Inc on Tuesday said it was handing over a few of its trucks to KnightSwift, in what the companies called the first instance of a carrier owning and operating autonomous trucks as part of its fleet.

Hyundai, Kia Urge U.S. Owners Of Recalled Vehicles To Park Outside

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia on Tuesday advised the owners of 484,000 U.S. vehicles to park outside and away from other vehicles because of fire risks until they get new recall repairs completed.

Apple Music Free Trial Period Reduced To Just 1 Month

Anybody signing up for Apple Music now gets just one month free trial. Earlier, Apple Music users got three months free trial.

Google Chrome's Latest Update Adds Screenshot Tool, Privacy Guide: What's New

In a Chrome blog post, Google says Chrome desktop users on Windows PCs are getting version 98.0.4758.80/81/82, and Mac and Linux PC users are getting version 98.0.4758.80.

Update Google Chrome Browser Immediately, Warns Govt

Government agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued a ‘high severity’ warning for Google Chrome asking users to update to latest Google Chrome 98 internet browser to prevent hacking.

Everything We Know About Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Ahead of February 9 Launch

The regular Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ might come with a triple rear camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may have quad rear cameras.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for February 7: How to Unlock Premium Rewards

It may take up to 24 hours for the rewards to reflect in Garena Free Fire's in-game mail.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Full Specifications, High-Quality Renders Leaked: All Details

As per the renders, the Oppo Find X5 Pro looks similar to the Oppo Find X3 Pro with a protruding rear camera module.

NoiseFit Evolve 2 Review: Value for Money

NoiseFit Evolve 2 Review: Priced under Rs 5,000, can this smartwatch rival costly watches by Apple, OnePlus, and Samsung?

Play All Wordle Games Together With New Archive Version: Here's How

Wordle Archive lets users guess previous 'word of the day' that the regular Wordle game does not allow.

Fortune 500 Service Provider Faces Cybersecurity Threat, 5 Lakh Users’ Data Leaked

Michigan-based Morley began collecting contact information needed to provide notice to potentially affected 521,046 individuals, which was completed in early 2022.

Google Messages Rolls Out Gmail-Style Navigation Drawer in Beta

The three-dot menu that was previously located in the top right corner of the Google Messages app has been removed in the new design.

Microsoft Edge's Latest Update Brings New Browsing Mode to Prioritise Security

Microsoft has also updated its scrollbars with an overlay-based design.

Twitter Expanding 'Downvote' Button to Web and Android App: How it Works

YouTube has long offered the option of downvote or dislike, but it introduced a major change last year.

Angry Partner Throws Rs 1.67 Lakh Apple iMac Out Of Window After Fight

There's a discarded TV as well, but it remains unclear whether it was defenestrated during the fight.

Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling Feature Launched in India

The Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz carries a price tag of Rs 3,999, but the company is offering an introductory price of Rs 3,499 for a 'limited period.'

Apple's New 'Affordable' iPhone SE 3 Is Said to Launch on This Date

Apart from iPhone SE 2021 or iPhone SE 3, the new report claims that Apple might also launch an upgraded iPad Air in March 2022.

Microsoft Will Test Experimental Features For Windows 11 That You'll Never Get

Microsoft is planning to give beta testers a window in which they can switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel to avoid getting features that will never be made live.

Apple iPhone 11 Selling At Best Price Of Rs 31,000 On Amazon And Flipkart: All Details

Launched in September 2019, the iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inch Retina display with a notch. The smartphone comes powered with Apple's A13 Bionic chip and comes with up to 128GB of internal storage.

Instagram Will Now Tell You To 'Take A Break' After Long Scrolling Sessions

Instagram first announced the feature back in November, and has been testing it in areas like US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Apple Plans To Debut Low Cost 5G IPhone In March - Bloomberg News

Apple Inc is targeting a date on or near March 8 to unveil a lowcost 5G iPhone and an updated iPad, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Metaverse Is Not Yet A Reality But Hundreds Of Apps Are Fooling Users

Data from market intelligence platform Sensor Tower reveals that Facebook's rebrand to Meta drove a surge in apps adding "metaverse" to their descriptions or names.

Mozilla Shuts Down VR Browser Firefox Reality

An open-source developer firm Igalia will take ownership of the tech behind the Firefox Reality VR browser and use it in its own free browser Wolvic.

Apple Macbook users, Microsoft Has A Malware Warning For You

The Mac trojan can leverage existing user permissions to quietly perform malicious activities before deleting the evidence to cover its tracks.

Activision Misses Quarterly Adjusted Sales Estimates On Subdued Demand

Activision Blizzard Inc, which is being acquired by Microsoft Corp for $68.7 billion, missed market estimates for fourthquarter adjusted sales on Thursday, as the pandemicfueled sales boost for its games such as "Call of Duty" showed signs of cooling.

Amazon Reports Strong 4Q Results Despite Supply Chain Snags

Amazon is reporting strong fourthquarter sales and profits even as the online behemoth continues to contend with surging costs tied to a snarled supply chain and labor shortages.

Snap Current Quarter Outlook Beats Estimates, Shares Skyrocket

Snap Inc reported betterthanexpected fourth quarter revenue and user growth on Thursday, and provided a first quarter outlook that surpassed analyst estimates, sending its shares up 30% in trading after the bell.

Facebook-owner Meta Was Popular Stock For Hedge Funds Before The Slide

Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc was widely held by hedge funds, according to recent data, leaving a number of funds potentially exposed by the wipeout in its shares.

Jump Trading Replaces Stolen Wormhole Funds After $320 Million Crypto Hack

The cryptocurrency arm of Jump Trading said on Thursday it had restored more than $320 million to crypto platform Wormhole after the decentralized finance site was hit with one of the largest crypto heists on record.

IBM Partners With Canadian Province Of Quebec In Quantum Computing Push

International Business Machines Corp is partnering with the Canadian province of Quebec to boost quantum computing in a collaboration that could help advance areas like battery development, a company official said on Thursday.

China Smartphone Demand Helps Lift Forecasts For Chipmaker Qualcomm

Qualcomm Inc posted record firstquarter revenue on Wednesday and beat Wall Street forecasts for the current quarter, boosted by strong growth in the Android business and demand from China's handset makers.

Meta Shares Plunge 20% As Facebook Owner Sees Slowing Growth

Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc shares plunged 20% late on Wednesday as the social media company missed on Wall Street earnings estimates and posted a weakerthanexpected forecast.

Qualcomm Forecasts Current-quarter Revenue Above Estimates

Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday forecast secondquarter revenue above Wall Street estimates amid soaring demand for its chips used in devices from phones to internetrun gadgets on the back of an uptick in 5G and cloud adoption.

Facebook Parent Meta Posts Lower Q4 Profit, Shares Plunge

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, saw its stock plunge after-hours Wednesday after reporting a rare decline in its fourth quarter profit due to a sharp increase in expenses.

Facebook-owner Meta Forecasts Q1 Revenue Below Estimates

Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, said on Wednesday it was expecting currentquarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, as Apple Inc's privacy features keeps businesses from opting to advertise on social media sites.

Qualcomm Forecasts Current Quarter Revenue Above Estimates

Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday forecast secondquarter revenue above Wall Street estimates amid soaring demand for its chips used in devices from phones to internetrun gadgets on the back of an uptick in 5G and cloud adoption.

Video Game Publisher Electronic Arts Lowers Annual Adjusted Sales Forecast

Electronic Arts Inc lowered its annual adjusted sales forecast after missing quarterly estimates on Tuesday, as the video game publisher faces the brunt of easing pandemic restrictions and fewer consumers picking up new gaming titles.

Video Game Publisher Electronic Arts Lowers Annual Adjusted Sales Forecast

Electronic Arts Inc lowered its annual adjusted sales forecast after missing quarterly estimates on Tuesday, as the video game publisher faces the brunt of easing pandemic restrictions and fewer consumers picking up new gaming titles.

U.S. SEC Delays Decision On Bitwise Spot Bitcoin ETF Listing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday it had not decided on whether to allow the listing of a spot bitcoin exchangetraded fund by Bitwise Asset Management, and asked for public comments on aspects of the fund's application.

U.S. SEC Delays Decision On Bitwise Spot Bitcoin ETF Listing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday it had not decided on whether to allow the listing of a spot bitcoin exchangetraded fund by Bitwise Asset Management, and asked for public comments on aspects of the fund's application.

Ford To Make New Investment Of Up To $20 Billion In EV Push- Bloomberg News

Ford Motor Co is planning additional investment of up to $20 billion in building its electric vehicles, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.