en Coronavirus Impact: Amazon India Extends Support to SMB Logistic Partners With Special Fund By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:15:43 +0530 This Partner Support Fund for SMBs in logistics will be available to Delivery Service Partners (DSP) and select Transportation partners in India. Full Article
en Indian Origin Scientist On Team Uses AI to Classify Covid-19 Genome Signature in Minutes By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:41:44 +0530 This classification tool has already been used to analyse more than 5,000 unique viral genomic sequences, including the 29 novel coronavirus sequences. Full Article
en PUBG Mobile: Win an iPhone 11 Pro With The Latest ‘Lucky Money Tree’ Event By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:09:45 +0530 A new PUBG Mobile in-game event gives players a chance to win an iPhone 11 Pro and also a pair of Apple AirPods. Full Article
en HCARD, a Robot Built by Indian Scientists, to Offer Contactless Treatment in Hospitals By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:23 +0530 Alongside the HCARD robot, CSIR's labs have been further contributing with contactless hospital waste management systems, sanitisation services and more. Full Article
en Over 40 Million Fake COVID-19 Content on Facebook, Be Aware Before You Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:18:42 +0530 Facebook has introduced Covid-19 Information Center on the app in order to limit the spread of misinformation related to Covid-19. Full Article
en New Smartphone Battery Tech by Indian Scientists Can Keep Your Phone Charged for Days By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:06:12 +0530 Scientists may have overcome the rapid battery degradation issue in Lithium-sulfur ion batteries, hence finally making them commercially viable. Full Article
en Global Smartphone Output to See Record 16.5% Slump in June: TrendForce By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:10:38 +0530 Both Apple and Samsung will retain their first and third spots respectively but they are also expected to lose market shares as well. Full Article
en Google Launches Coronavirus Task Force, Removes 2.7 Billion 'Bad Advertisements' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:29:59 +0530 Google also blocked and removed coronavirus-related marketing pitches in recent months for policy violations including price-gouging and misleading claims. Full Article
en 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
en 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
en 5G Spectrum Price Suggested by Department of Telecom Too High: Finance Ministry Task Force By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:40:03 +0530 A finance ministry task force acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the SC judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore. Full Article
en 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
en Intel 10th-Gen Desktop CPUs Are Here Headed by the Mighty 10-Core Core-9 10900K By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:04:23 +0530 Intel is pushing the boundaries once again with its new 10th-gen Comet Lake processor range for consumer desktops. Full Article
en PUBG Mobile ‘Mad Miramar’: Golden Mirado, Canted Sight, Scoped Winchester 94 and More By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:27:08 +0530 PUBG Mobile has officially confirmed some of the new changes that we can expect in the upcoming update that is arriving on May 7. Full Article
en Not Just Your Chats With Friends, WhatsApp Plays a Crucial Role For Businesses Amidst Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 02:51:50 +0530 WhatsApp Business has more than 1 million businesses active on the app, in India. They are relying on a bunch of tools that WhatsApp has made available to them, to stay in touch with current customers as well as potential customers. Full Article
en EventBot Malware Can Steal Banking Data from Your Android Phone: How to Stay Safe By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:39:16 +0530 The malware spreads through side-loaded apps and gains deep level access to Android phones to extract sensitive data about banking apps. Full Article
en 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
en You Can Now Buy Non-Essential Items Online in These Districts: Full List Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:40:53 +0530 Sale of non-essential items will be resumed in offline stores as well, but only in standalone shops. Full Article
en Aarogya Setu App Compulsory for Public, Private Offices; Latter to Reopen with 33% Staff By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:22:45 +0530 The Aarogya Setu application developed by the government helps people to assess themselves on the risk of their catching the coronavirus infection. Full Article
en 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
en Mobile Phone Manufacturing Resumes as Economy Slowly Reopens, ICEA Lauds Govt for Move By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 12:20:10 +0530 The government, on Friday, issued a directive to ease restrictions on manufacturing and sale of handsets across the country as the lockdown was extended for two more weeks. Full Article
en 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
en 5 Most Demanded OxygenOS Features Are Finally Coming to OnePlus Phones: See List By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 07:34:44 +0530 The new OxygenOS features will be rolling out to eligible OnePlus phones some time in late 2020. Full Article
en 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
en Apple iPhone 12 Price May be Lesser Than iPhone 11 Even With 5G, Suggests Leak By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:10:41 +0530 All four models of the iPhone 12 series will have 5G support and the low-tier iPhone 12 model could be priced at $649. Full Article
en Gotta be Aliens! There is a Powerful Radio Signal Coming From Within Our Galaxy By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:49:39 +0530 The SGR 1935+2154, a dead star that is around 30,000 light-years away from earth, registered for the radio observatories around the world with a single and millisecond-long burst of incredibly bright radio waves. Full Article
en 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
en E-Commerce Players Witness Surge in Searches Related to Non-Essential Items By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 01:15:13 +0530 The government has allowed the sale of only essential products in the red zone through e-commerce platforms, non-essential products are allowed in green and orange zones, starting May 4. Full Article
en Silver Lake Investment in Reliance Jio Platforms: Everything To Know About The Investment Firm By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 09:52:28 +0530 Silver Lake was launched in 1999 with the focus on investment in technology companies. You may probably not know this, but it was in May 2011 that Silver Lake led Skype’s owners to conclude a deal that saw tech giant Microsoft buy the now-incredibly-popular video calling app for $8.5 billion. Full Article
en Reliance Jio Platforms, With Facebook & Silver Lake Investments, is Leading India’s Digital Shift By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:04:38 +0530 The fact is, Jio has been able to make its mark so far by reaching out to pretty much every strata of the society, and not just those who would potentially return higher revenues per user. The Jio mobile data pricing is the biggest example, which has completely changed the way the telecom industry operates. Full Article
en Reliance Jio Platforms And The Investment by Silver Lake: What This Means For You By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:28:34 +0530 Jio’s vision is to enable a Digital India for 1.3 billion people and businesses throughout India, especially small merchants, micro-businesses and farmers. Full Article
en Amazon, Flipkart Begin Selling Non-Essential Items: Here Are All The Details By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:13:45 +0530 According to a notice on Amazon India’s website, non-essential products will be available for ordering in only select locations and deliveries may take longer than usual. Full Article
en Artificial Intelligence to Soon Predict Glaucoma Progression Faster Than Standard Methods By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:29:14 +0530 The new test called DARC can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the current gold standard method. Full Article
en OnePlus 8 Pro Users Are Reportedly Facing 'Crushed Black' and 'Green Tint' Display Issues By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 05:36:16 +0530 According to some OnePlus users, while the company recently rolled out updates to fix the issue, the problem continues to persist. Full Article
en If You Haven’t Already, Microsoft Just Gave You Another Reason to Switch to Edge From Google Chrome By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:27:34 +0530 The automatic switching for profiles will arrive with Microsoft Edge 83, which is expected by mid-May Full Article
en Realme Resumes Online Smartphone Sales in Green and Orange Zones By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 01:00:47 +0530 The company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the government's directives. Full Article
en 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
en Google Nest Users to Get Added Security Layer, Two-Factor Authentication Coming Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:52:10 +0530 This six-digit verification code is to verify that it is actually the user who is trying to access their account, and without this code, one won't be able to log in. Full Article
en Sales of Non-Essential Goods Spike on E-commerce Portals as Govt Eases Restrictions By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:03:35 +0530 While mobile phones remained the most searched item, searches for the mid-premium segment witnessed the biggest surge within the category. Full Article
en Return of the QWERTY? Oppo's Patent for Future Phone Suggests Physical Keypad By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:24:38 +0530 The patent design suggests the keys on the keyboard be rather capacitive than tactile and the layout seems to be congested than wider. Full Article
en 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
en Windows 10 May 2020 Update is Reportedly Getting Delayed Until End of the Month: Here's Why By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:10:56 +0530 The delay in Windows 10 May 2020 update is believed to be because of a zero-day security exploit that Microsoft wants to patch. Full Article
en Alien Life May Not Need Oxygen: Scientists Say Hydrogen-Rich Planets Can Have Life Too By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:53:29 +0530 A new research paper suggests that life forms, if occurring in other planets, do not need to be similar to what we know of them on Earth. Full Article
en Is Facebook Free Basics Back? No, Improved Discover Starts by Killing Net Neutrality Arguments By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:11:39 +0530 But how is it different from the controversial Free Basics, which faced opposition particularly in India? The single biggest change is that it allows access to every website available. Full Article
en 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
en Amazon India is Offering Special Gaming Benefits for Prime Members By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 01:47:04 +0530 Amazon has also tied up with mobile game developers to host Prime-only tournaments for its members in India. Full Article
en Apple sees steep 71 percent growth in India in the first three months of 2020 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:33:19 +0530 The move to launch a cheaper yet new iPhone is seen as a very strategic one to gain a foothold in important emerging markets like India. Full Article
en Smartphone Shipments in India to Decline by 12% in 2020; 5G Phones Capture 2% Share By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:34:07 +0530 The total smartphone shipments in India in the March quarter grew a mere 4 percent (year-on-year). Full Article
en Realme Narzo 10, 10A Launch Event on May 11: Everything You Need to Know By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:39:48 +0530 The launch was earlier scheduled to take place on April 26 but it was cancelled due to the lockdown extension because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
en Facebook's Independent Board Gets its First 20 Members: Here's How They Would Work By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:24:11 +0530 The oversight board will focus on a small slice of challenging content issues including hate speech and harassment and people’s safety. Full Article