Huawei Said to Be Under Probe in US Over Concerns of Capturing Sensitive Information From Military Bases

Huawei Said to Be Under Probe in US Over Concerns of Capturing Sensitive Information From Military Bases

The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that the US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China, two people familiar with the matter said. Authorities are concerned Huawei…

Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for .9 Billion

Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion

Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said in a statement it will acquire One Medical for $18 (nearly…

Byju’s Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Byju’s Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Indian cricket team’s jersey sponsor Byju’s allegedly owes Rs. 86.21 crore as dues to the BCCI while title sponsor Paytm has requested the board to transfer its rights to a third party. It was only in April that the Edtech company and the BCCI had agreed on the extension of…

Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive

Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive

Tech titan Google on Thursday advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of “damaging or harmful impediments” on cross-border data transfers. Google’s Global Chief Privacy Officer, Keith Enright said internet, by its very nature and functionality, reflects the ability to move data…

Government Blocked 94 YouTube Channels, 19 Social Media Accounts in 2021-22 for Spreading Fake News

Government Blocked 94 YouTube Channels, 19 Social Media Accounts in 2021-22 for Spreading Fake News

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the government blocked 94 YouTube channels, 19 social media accounts and 747 uniform resource locators (URLs) during 2021-22 for spreading fake news. Responding to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister Thakur said that these actions have been taken under Section…

Electric, Hybrid Cars to Face Long Waiting Periods as Carmakers Deal With Chip Shortage

Electric, Hybrid Cars to Face Long Waiting Periods as Carmakers Deal With Chip Shortage

Leading carmakers are grappling with a huge backlog of around 6.5 lakh units, with chip shortages continuing to crimp their manufacturing activities and leading to long waiting periods for customers. The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki alone has a backlog of around 3.4 lakh units while Hyundai and Mahindra &…

Nothing Phone 1 vs OnePlus Nord 2T 5G vs OnePlus 10R 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Nothing Phone 1 vs OnePlus Nord 2T 5G vs OnePlus 10R 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Nothing Phone 1 was recently launched as the company’s first smartphone from the London-based Nothing. It comes with a 6.55-inch OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, and 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. The mid-range smartphone competes with the OnePlus Nord 2T and OnePlus 10R 5G, which fall under the…

Wearable Activity Trackers Motivate People to Exercise More, Lose Weight, Study Says

Wearable Activity Trackers Motivate People to Exercise More, Lose Weight, Study Says

Millions of people worldwide believe that fitness trackers, pedometers, and smart watches motivate them to exercise more and lose weight, according to a new study by Australian researchers. The findings of the research were published in Lancet Digital Health. Wearable activity trackers encourage us to walk up to 40 minutes…

Samsung Says Foldable Phone Shipments Touched 10 Million in 2021, Teases Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy Flip 4

Samsung Says Foldable Phone Shipments Touched 10 Million in 2021, Teases Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy Flip 4

Samsung’s new Galaxy Unpacked event is all set to take place on August 10 and its next-generation foldable phones — Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be the highlights of the event. Ahead of the event, Samsung Mobile Chief TM Roh on Wednesday pointed out…

Google Pixel Buds Pro TWS Earbuds Launched in India, Offer ANC, Up to 31-Hour Playback Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro TWS Earbuds Launched in India, Offer ANC, Up to 31-Hour Playback Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in India on Thursday. The earbuds come with active noise cancellation (ANC) support that makes them different from the previous Pixel Buds models. They were showcased in May during the Google I/O 2022 event alongside the Google Pixel Watch…