vi Growth in India's Software Market to See 4.1% Drop as Covid-19 Impacts IT Spending By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:56:36 +0530 The decline in growth rate is likely because enterprises relook at their buying decisions owing to an increased focus on profitability. Full Article
vi Reliance Jio Deployed Multiple Measures to Help Mobile & JioFiber Users During COVID Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:21:20 +0530 The virtualization and network automation technologies ensured that the networks continued to work smoothly even though there was a significant increase in traffic due to everyone working from home. Full Article
vi JioMeet Video Conferencing Service to be Officially Launched by Jio Platforms Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:28:57 +0530 JioMeet can be used for both personal and enterprise purposes, and has apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and a plugin for Outlook. Full Article
vi Apple Services Business Hits All-Time Record to Soften The COVID Impact on The iPhone Sales By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:10:40 +0530 Services such as Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ are raking in record revenues for the company. At the same time, products such as the AirPods, HomePod and accessories for the Apple Watch and the iPad Pro, to name a few, are also doing well. Full Article
vi Industry Dialogue: COVID Disruption is Proof That We Need to be Serious About 5G Networks in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:22:33 +0530 5G will help in easing out on the network congestion thereby improving user experience while streaming videos across platforms. It will also provide a smart data pipe for content; monetize broadcast spectrum and provide live streaming on-the-go sans data caps. Full Article
vi With Coronavirus Tests Made Free For All, Websites Crash in Los Angeles As Thousands Register By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:43:43 +0530 One of the websites used to schedule appointments showed there were no slots available for people not showing any symptoms or those who are not "front-line workers". Full Article
vi COVID-19 Impact: Global Smartphone Sales Plummet 13% in Q1 2020, Samsung Worst Hit By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:55:01 +0530 This is the first time since Q1 2014, that the smartphone market has fallen below 300 million units in a quarter. Full Article
vi Qualcomm Predicts 30% Drop in Global Phone Sales in Q2 2020 Due to Covid-19 Crisis By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:03:20 +0530 Qualcomm also said that there was a decline of 21% in mobile phone sales between January and March this year. Full Article
vi MeitY Extends Registration Deadline for Indian Video Conferencing Apps to May 7 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:36:10 +0530 The MeitY deadline extension only applies to registration of startups, while the idea submission deadline remains the same. Full Article
vi Covid-19 Effect: HUL Expects Technology Adoption in Offline Business Areas By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:31:07 +0530 HUL said that is also planning to serve its customers through any channels, be it format stores, Kirana stores or online. Full Article
vi Apple's Covid-19 Screening App Now Updated With CDC Symptoms, Cloth Mask Tips By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:53:41 +0530 Apple's COVID-19 app works by asking a set of questions in order to ascertain risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms. Full Article
vi Museums, Art Shows are Exhibiting Through Virtual Tours: Is This the New Future? By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 01:15:29 +0530 Museums, art exhibitions across the world are offering virtual tours to help people overcome the lockdown blues during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
vi Battle Royale: Which of These Indian Video Conferencing Apps Would Win Govt Challenge? By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 01:39:57 +0530 Services such as EnableX, Troop Messenger, VacYa and Say Namaste are just a few of the startups looking to cash in on the lucrative expansion opportunity. Full Article
vi A Robot Named 'Pepper' is Cheering Up Covid-19 Patients in Japan Quarantined in Hotels By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 07:39:58 +0530 Several hotels in the capital city of Tokyo are featuring robots to help lighten the coronavirus burden on doctors and nurses. Full Article
vi Coronavirus Impact: Smartphone Market Sees Zero Sales in April, No Clear Picture for May By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 07:40:18 +0530 Since the lockdown, smartphone manufacturing units are closed, retail shops are shut and online sellers are busy delivering groceries and other essential items. Full Article
vi Coronavirus Has Enabled the Telecom Sector to Contribute 35% GDP in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:41:21 +0530 The leading industry experts said that many of the patterns and trends that have emerged during the pandemic situation are going to stay and the telecom sector needs to get prepared for that. Full Article
vi Hackers Break Into Android Substitute LineageOS Via Unpatched Vulnerability By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:45:08 +0530 LineageOS Signing Keys, Builds, and Source Code were unaffected despite the attack, the company said. Full Article
vi You Can Now Purchase Vivo Smartphones Online Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Here's How By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 01:37:45 +0530 Vivo India has introduced a new smart retail system connected with 20,000 retailers in India where customers can buy smartphones offline during Covid-19 lockdown. Full Article
vi Intel to Acquire Urban Transit Startup App Moovit for $1 Billion By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 07:53:07 +0530 Following the acquisition, Moovit could become part of Intel's Israeli automotive hub, which is anchored by the autonomous driving company Mobileye. Full Article
vi Apple & Google Confirm Location Tracking to be Banned in COVID Contact Tracing Apps By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:28:57 +0530 Apple and Google said privacy and preventing governments from using the system to compile data on citizens was the primary goal Full Article
vi Facebook Rolls Out New Features Under COVID-19 Community Help Hub: All The Details Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 01:25:50 +0530 Facebook users will now be able to help local businesses, raise funds, and find local opportunities through the Covid-19 community hub. Full Article
vi Robots, Cameras Are Now Helping China Managing the Covid-19 Crisis: Here's How By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:08:40 +0530 China's methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people. Full Article
vi Covid-19 Impact: Indian IT Industry Growth Slows Down, But Not Drastically By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:16:35 +0530 The IT services market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6 per cent between 2019-2024, to be valued at $14.6 billion by the end of 2024. Full Article
vi Covid-19 Wreaks Havoc on Wind, Solar Energy Industry with Layoffs, Delayed Construction By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:23:35 +0530 While the wind industry is plagued by slowdowns in obtaining parts from overseas, solar businesses have been hit with door-to-door sales no longer feasible. Full Article
vi More People Are Turning to Social Media, Music and E-Sports During Covid-19 Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:00:38 +0530 Certain online activities have been given a major boost by internet users during the coronavirus lockdown around the world. Full Article
vi Apple WWDC Will be Virtual This Year, But we Will Still Get a First Peek at iOS 14 And More By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:02:46 +0530 WWDC 2020 is where Apple will give us a first glimpse at what is in store on the software side of things, for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS as well as new tools that may be in development. Full Article
vi Haircut, Salon at Home: How to Book Urban Company's Grooming Services in Lockdown 3.0 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:11:40 +0530 Urban Company's grooming services at home are being resumed depending on zones — check if you can get a haircut at home now. Full Article
vi Companies Are Relying on AI, Hybrid Cloud More Than Ever Due to COVID-19: IBM CEO By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:07:16 +0530 Arvind Krishna said that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the importance of AI and hybrid cloud and has changed the pace in which they are being adopted. Full Article
vi Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting an Early Preview on June 11: Here's What You Can Expect By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:32:43 +0530 The event will coincide with the 2020 E3 Expo, that has now been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
vi Call of Duty New Game to Launch by End-2020, Confirms Activision By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:01:38 +0530 Speculations suggest that the new Call of Duty title may be a follow-up to the franchise's Black Ops series. Full Article
vi Aarogya Setu App is Safe and Secure in Terms of Data Security: Ravi Shankar Prasad By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:16:31 +0530 It is now mandatory for all government and private sector employees attending office to download the app, according to a Union Home Ministry directive. Full Article
vi US Smartphone Sales Witness 21% Decline as Covid-19 Crisis Hits Both Demand and Supply By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:48:33 +0530 Among the major players, Google's smartphone sales experienced the highest 64 per cent year-over-year decline in the US market in Q1 2020. Full Article
vi Coronavirus Impact Pushes E-Learning More Than Ever: Is This The New Normal For Students? By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:50:48 +0530 Experts fear that while there will be a proliferation of information technology tools and gadgets, post-COVID-19, but internet and broadband will remain an issue in India. Full Article
vi Planning to Go On a Virtual Date? Tinder Has a Plan For You By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 02:56:04 +0530 Tinder also rolled out a photo verification service, a few days back, saying it will help ensure every match is who they say they actually are. Full Article
vi Huawei May Finally Feature in USA's 5G Services After All as Latter Drafts New Rule By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:57:48 +0530 Engineers in some U.S. technology companies stopped engaging with Huawei to develop standards after the Commerce Department blacklisted the company last year. Full Article
vi Fitbit Aims to Study How Devices Can Track Atrial Fibrillation Faster By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:39:50 +0530 Atrial fibrillation, the most common form of heart rhythm irregularity, increases the risk of stroke and is usually prevalent among people above 65 years. Full Article
vi Facebook, Silver Lake And Now Vista: Jio is an Attractive Platform For Global Investors By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:34:19 +0530 These investments will push Jio’s Digital India vision for 1.3 billion people and businesses across the country, including small businesses, micro-businesses and farmers. Full Article
vi Reliance Jio And Vista Equity Partners Deal: Everything to Know About the Investment Firm By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:34:06 +0530 The US-headquartered investment firm invests in tech and software companies, including enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity, and permanent capital strategies. Full Article
vi Reliance Jio And Vista Equity Partners in Rs 11,367 Crore Deal: What the Two Companies Said By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:32:29 +0530 This investment will give Jio Platforms a solid foundation to build on, towards what Reliance Jio says is a Digital India vision for 1.3 billion people and businesses across the country, including small businesses, micro-businesses and farmers. Full Article
vi Facebook, Youtube Remove 'Plandemic', A Viral Video Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:30:59 +0530 The 26-minute video went viral this week across social media platforms. Full Article
vi Google Launches 'Read Along' App That Aims To Help Kids Improving Their Reading Skills By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 02:30:09 +0530 Read-Along uses Google's speech recognition technology to help develop literacy skills and is now available in 180 countries. Full Article
vi Dineout’s Contacless Service Extends to Groceries, Airports, Alcohol Shops and More By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:30:03 +0530 Dineout believes the contactless suite can expand to airports, hospitals, liquor shops and others to reduce waiting times and enforce social distancing. Full Article
vi Spotify Reportedly Testing Video Podcasts: Could This Be the Next Big Thing By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:50:55 +0530 The video podcasts feature will likely to reach more Spotify listeners in the coming days, albeit Spotify has not mentioned any official date. Full Article
vi Twitter Opposes US Govt's Claims That Accounts from China, Russia Spreading COVID-19 Hoax By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:01:54 +0530 The US state department accused China of colluding with Russia to manipulate social media platforms to spread fake news around coronavirus. Full Article
vi Bitcoin Crosses $10,000 Threshold For First Time Since February Before Halving Again By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:23:47 +0530 Some analysts are predicting there are signs a major rally may be underway, with retail or individual investors involved. Full Article
vi WHO Plans to Launch Coronavirus Symptom Checking App For Under-Resourced Countries By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:26:09 +0530 The app will ask people about their symptoms and offer guidance on whether they may have COVID-19, the potentially lethal illness caused by the coronavirus. Full Article
vi Milan's Famed La Scala Opera House Reopens Digitally Via Google Virtual Tour By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:39:22 +0530 The project includes virtual tours of the theatre, backstage and museum, along with 240,000 archival photos, 16,000 documents, and more than 40 digital exhibits. Full Article
vi Internet Traffic in India Sees 40% Spike in March Due to COVID-19 Lockdown: ACT Fibernet By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:29:06 +0530 The data is based on overall traffic data measured from February-April 2020 from 19 cities across the country. Full Article
vi Many US States Are Exploring House Arrest Technology to Keep COVID-19 Patients at Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:29:36 +0530 House arrest tech includes battery-powered ankle bracelets or location-tracking apps. Full Article
vi Shakib Al Hasan Auctions 'Favourite' Bat Used in World Cup 2019 to Help Fight against Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:29:00 +0530 The 33-year-old all-rounder had a hugely successful World Cup in England last year, scoring 606 runs in eight matches at an average of 86.57, which included two centuries and five fifties. Full Article