Tech
Google, Facebook Agree EU 'Fake News' Code of Conduct
Major tech companies including Facebook and Google agreed Wednesday on a code of conduct to combat online disinformation in the European Union, although critics said the commitments were too weak.
Unicef, Microsoft to Empower Refugee Children
The two along with the University of Cambridge, are developing a 'learning passport' -- a digital platform that will facilitate learning opportunities for children and young people within and across borders, Unicef said in a statement.
Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Stealing Chip-Making Secrets to Help Intel
The accusation, made in a legal filing on Tuesday, is the latest salvo in a drawn-out patent dispute between the two tech heavyweights.
Samsung Galaxy A7 With Triple Rear Cameras to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications And More
Samsung Galaxy A7 is expected to be priced below the bar of Rs 30,000 in the country. Samsung had confirmed the launch via a tweet.
Robot That Can Harvest Ripe Produce Developed
The robot, named "Sweeper", picks methodically and accurately, said co-author Polina Kurtser from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba, Israel.
Instagram Co-Founders Resign From Social Media Company
Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a statement late Monday that he and Mike Krieger, Instagram’s chief technical officer, plan to leave the company in the next few weeks and take time off “to explore our curiosity and creativity again.”
Google Brings Audio Streaming, Download Quality Controls to YouTube Music
The latest controls come with newer options in the "Settings" and "Downloads" menu -- low, normal, high and always high -- that would allow users to choose the quality of audio and video content on the platform.
Garmin Launches The Vivofit Jr. 2 Marvel Spider-Man Fitness Tracker For Kids
Now available in either a red or black swim-proof Spider-Man design, the new band is the latest addition to the vivofit jr. 2 collection, which already includes other popular kids' characters including Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses, and Avengers.
Google Scrambled to Suppress Memo Revealing Plans to Closely Track Users in China
Authored by a Google engineer familiar with the project, the memo disclosed that the search system would require users in China to log in to perform searches.
Social-Media Commerce Accounts For 79% of Online Selling in India
Across the Asian markets surveyed, India leads with 84 per cent of merchants using mobile-enabled payment methods, according to the survey.
OYO Set to Expand to Britain With USD 53 Million Investment
OYO is entering Britain's economy hotel segment, which is led by Whitbread's Premier Inn chain.
Singapore's Changi Airport Goes Completely Automated With Face Scans, Bots And More
The Terminal 4 automation is to lay the groundwork for the upcoming Terminal 5 at the Changi airport.
NASA Planet Hunting Probe 'TESS' Shares First Image
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) sent back part of the data from its initial science orbit. The images were captured using all four of the spacecraft's wide-field cameras during a 30-minute period on August 7.
Instagram Rolls Out New Feature to Help Users With Drug Issues
Instagram is rolling out a new "prompt feature" that would pop-up if users try to find substance abuse related recovery and treatment services or look to buy drugs illegally on the platform using certain hashtags such as opioid.
Apple Announces Price Cut to Reduced iPhones: Here Are The Details
Apple has made a huge cut in the price of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, so you can find these phones at a lower price.
Apple iPhone's New Avatars XS and XS Max Are Here: All You Need to Know
Apart from three new iPhone models, Apple has introduced the successor to its Watch Series as well as updates to its macOS.