Amid the varied cast of people whose numbers appear on a list of individuals selected by NSO Group’s client governments, one name stands out as particularly ironic. Pavel Durov, the enigmatic Russian-born tech billionaire who has built his reputation on creating an unhackable messaging app, finds his own number on the list, The Guardian reported. […]
As 5G technology slowly but steadily spreads across the world, smartphone brand OPPO on Tuesday released its 6G strategy, saying that artificial intelligence (AI) will act as a new dimension to the next generation of communication networks, helping 6G networks self-optimise and dynamically administrate themselves. The 6G technology will fundamentally revolutionise how AI infers, learns, […]
Microsoft has elected CEO Satya Nadella as Chairman of the tech giant, a first in two decades when Microsoft’s chairman will also be its CEO. Bill Gates was the only other Chairman and CEO of Microsoft who stepped down as CEO in 2000. Gates stepped down as chairman in 2014 and the board then elected […]
Google has made significant gains in hiring employees of colours, saying that it is excited to build on the goals such as increasing representation of underrepresented groups by 30 per cent by 2025 and expanding hiring in cities. In the US, Google doubled the number of Black employees in its leadership team to 7.1 per […]
With an aim to celebrate the competitive spirit of athletes and fans, Apple has launched the International Collection bands for Apple Watch. The collection features a 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands with colourful designs that represent those nations across the globe, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Each band also features a matching […]
Ghaziabad’s daughter has geared up to prevent cybercrime. If someone now does things like online fraud, or harassing girls, then be careful because Kamakshi Sharma can find you and send you behind the bars. Kamakshi Sharma, 25, a resident of Ghaziabad, has registered her name in the “World Book of Records” for making people aware […]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the additional equity stake acquisition in United Breweries by Heineken International B.V. The proposed transaction, however, is subject to the outcome of certain court proceedings, according to a combination notice filed with the anti-trust body. In a tweet on Monday, the CCI said: “Commission approves proposed acquisition […]
Indian scientists have found a promising technique for early detection of development or strengthening of tropical cyclones in the atmospheric column prior to satellite detection over ocean surface in northern Indian Ocean region. So far, remote sensing techniques have detected them the earliest. However, this detection was possible only after system developed as a well-marked […]
Google is reportedly working on a new timelapse feature that could make the astrophotography mode on Pixel phones more better. Astrophotography, also known as astronomical imaging, is photography of astronomical objects, celestial events and areas of the night sky. XDA Developers have found evidence of a new “Astrotimelapse” feature in the latest Pixel Tips app […]
Samsung has dominated the tablet market in India with 34 per cent volume market share, regaining the top position in the segment, a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) showed on Tuesday. Lenovo with 30 per cent and Apple with 16 per cent were the second and third biggest brands in the tablet business […]