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Spotify Signs Deal With Universal Music Group, to Boost Premium Pay Service
Spotify said it had signed a deal with Universal Music Group that lets artists release new albums exclusively on its paying premium service.
New H-1B Visa Rules: Indian Computer Programmers to Feel The Heat
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a clarification that computer programmers, to be eligible under the H-1B visa norms, must prove that theirs is a speciality occupation. Merely obtaining a computer degree may not be enough.
IPL 2017: KKR vs RCB; Gionee Takes Both Sides
Gionee, to highlight its focus on Selfie + Battery will have its logo featured on the front jersey of ‘Royal Challengers Bangalore’ as well as of ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’.
Google Brings Certified Developer Agency Network to India
Google now has six certified partner agencies in India that includes Mutual Mobile, Cognitive Clouds, TechJini, [x]cube LABS, Divum and GoodWorkLabs.
Verizon, AT&T, Comcast Will Not Sell Customer Internet Browsing Histories
The easing of restrictions has sparked growing anger on social media sites.
Greenland's Glaciers, Ice Caps Set to Melt by 2100
The study suggests that the melting of Greenland's coastal ice will raise global sea level by about 1.5 inches by 2100.
China to Launch 156 Mini-Satellites To Facilitate Global Broadband Coverage
This is the first low orbiting networked satellite project, which will orbit 1,000 km above the ground, developed by China amid its wider push for commercial space development, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) said.
Galaxy S8 Sales to Beat S7's Record: Samsung Electronics Mobile Chief
Sales of its new flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone to beat those of its 2016 predecessor Galaxy S7, the company's head of mobile business said.
Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Galaxy S7: Should You Upgrade?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 bring in a few cosmetic changes to the Galaxy S7.
Qualcomm Appoints Dr. James H. Thompson as Chief Technology Officer
In addition to leading QCT engineering, as CTO, Thompson will align the companywide technical and product roadmaps across all business areas.
Chinese City Announces Stiff Punishment for VPN Users
VPNs are used widely by diplomatic and foreign media in China to access world wide Internet.
ZTE Corp Removed From US Trade Blacklist
U.S. Commerce Department temporarily suspended the trade restrictions with a series of three-month reprieves.
Facebook Messenger Brings Live Location-Sharing
The company has found that one of the most used phrases on Messenger as people talk to friends and family is "How far away are you?" or some variation.
Uber Suspends Self-Driving Cars After Crash
US-based Fresco News posted the images and video on Facebook on Saturday and wrote: "No injuries yet reported in an accident involving a self-driving Uber."
Facebook Messenger Gets Mentions And Reactions, Including a 'Dislike' Button
In principle, the reactions work in exactly the same way as those available via the Apple Messages app. Notifications alert users when someone reacts to one of their messages.
Astronauts Complete Spacewalk to Retrofit International Space Station
Kimbrough, making his fifth spacewalk, first upgraded a computer relay box on the station's central beam, then worked on a docking system for new spaceships in development by Boeing and Space Exploration Technologies or SpaceX.