Netflix Names Microsoft as Technology and Sales Partner for Ad-Supported Subscription Plan

Netflix Names Microsoft as Technology and Sales Partner for Ad-Supported Subscription Plan

Netflix said on Wednesday that it has selected Microsoft as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription offering, as the streaming giant looks to plug slowing subscriber growth by rolling out a cheaper plan. Shares of Netflix rose 2 percent to $178.06 (nearly Rs. 14,100) on the news….

Infosys to Acquire Denmark-Based BASE Life Science for EUR 10 Million to Strengthen Footprint in Europe

Infosys to Acquire Denmark-Based BASE Life Science for EUR 10 Million to Strengthen Footprint in Europe

Infosys on Wednesday said it will acquire Denmark-based BASE life science for EUR 110 million (nearly Rs. 900 crore) in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will deepen Infosys‘ expertise in life sciences domain as well as strengthen its footprint across Europe. “This acquisition augments Infosys’ deep life sciences expertise, and…

Staring at Yourself During Virtual Chats Can Worsen Your Mood, Study Reveals

Staring at Yourself During Virtual Chats Can Worsen Your Mood, Study Reveals

A recent study found out that when people look at themselves while doing a virtual chat with their partner, their mood degrades more over the course of the conversation. Researchers discovered that the use of alcohol appears to worsen the issue more. The findings point out a potentially problematic role…

ESA Officially Cuts Mars Mission Ties With Russia, Moscow Responds Angrily

ESA Officially Cuts Mars Mission Ties With Russia, Moscow Responds Angrily

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially terminated cooperation with Russia on a mission to put a rover on Mars, with Russia’s space chief furiously responding by banning cosmonauts on the ISS from using a Europe-made robotic arm. The ESA had previously suspended ties on the joint ExoMars mission, which…

Facebook, TikTok and Other Social Media Apps Fail to Stop Hate Against LGBTQ Users: GLAAD Report

Facebook, TikTok and Other Social Media Apps Fail to Stop Hate Against LGBTQ Users: GLAAD Report

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found. Those are some of the internet’s most vulnerable users, with a majority of LGBTQ people saying they’ve faced menacing posts or comments when they’re…

Apple Said to Hover Above Competition Even as Smartphone Market Stumbles

Apple Said to Hover Above Competition Even as Smartphone Market Stumbles

The global smartphone market may be tumbling, but the iPhone 13 continues to sell well, and Apple is expecting its upcoming iPhone 14 to do even better at launch. Apple‘s slightly higher expectations for the forthcoming iPhone 14 underscore a growing belief among Wall Street analysts that the Cupertino-based company’s…

Twitter Shares Rise After Hindenburg Takes Long Position Amid Legal Battle Against Elon Musk

Twitter Shares Rise After Hindenburg Takes Long Position Amid Legal Battle Against Elon Musk

Short-seller Hindenburg Research said on Wednesday it had taken a long position in Twitter shares and warned the social media firm’s lawsuit against Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, could pose a threat to his companies. Twitter‘s shares rose about 6 percent to $35.90 (nearly Rs. 2,900) on the news,…

Amazfit GTS 4 Mini With Always-On Display Set to Launch in India on July 16: Specifications, Features

Amazfit GTS 4 Mini With Always-On Display Set to Launch in India on July 16: Specifications, Features

Amazfit GTS 4 Mini smartwatch has been set to launch in India on July 16 at 12pm. It has been introduced in the global market on Wednesday. The newly unveiled smartwatch sports a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen along with always-on display technology. The company claims that the Amazfit GTS 4 Mini…