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Australia Introduces New Plan to Make Facebook and Google Pay for News
The move comes as the coronavirus pandemic has caused a collapse in advertising revenue in that country.
All The Cool OnePlus OxygenOS Features; The New OnePlus 8 Isn’t The Only Phone To Get These
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro users will also get the ability to call out to Amazon Alexa. You still need to download the Alexa app on the phone, but once it is there, you can use voice commands to open apps, make phone calls and more.
You Can Now Place Orders on Flipkart For Phones, ACs And More; But For Select Locations Just Yet
However, delivery estimates are currently available for select pincodes and locations only, though we expect this to further smoothen out in the coming hours and days.
Google to Tackle App Subscription Scams With New Policies for Play Store
Developers will have to specify whether a subscription is required to use all or parts of the app.
Google Meet is Getting Gmail Integration and Zoom-like Grid Layout: Here's the Details
In addition, Meet will improve video quality in dim lighting and filtering of background noise, such as keyboard clicks and slamming doors.
Google Hiring Slowdown for 2020 Confirms Global, Industry-Wide Impact of Covid-19
The tech giant faces slumps as the digital advertising industry continues to struggle due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook's New Apple Watch App 'Kit' Now Lets Users Send Messages With Just One Tap
While Facebook Messenger already offers an Apple Watch app, Kit's aim is to focus specifically on close contacts.
Video-based e-KYC Tech Recommended for NBFCs to Minimise Physical Contact
The IAMAI has suggested that video KYC services for NBFCs, digital lenders and prepaid services must be allowed to continue usual business despite lockdown.
Details of Over 5 Lakh Zoom Accounts Were Listed by Hackers on Dark Web for Free
Other issues that have affected its credibility is data-sharing with Facebook, exposed LinkedIn profiles, and a "malware-like" installer for macOS.
Zomato Denies Grofers Acquisition Deal Amid Surge in Meeting Delivery of Essential Goods
Zomato said that it has partnered with Grofers, along with other FMCG companies, local groceries stores and modern retail chains, to pilot its grocery delivery service.
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro to Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream
The new OnePlus 8 series will be launched via an online event at 8:30PM.
First Ever Ultra HD Image of Sun Reveals 500km-Long Plasma Threads in Solar Atmosphere
This is the closest ever image of the Sun, and finally reveals that sun spots, which were so far thought to be dark and empty, are actually rather violent.
Global PC Shipments Drop 8% in Q1 2020 Despite Massive Rise in Demand
The situation escalated when factories in China shut down, leading to an even dire shortage of supply, and thus, increase in demand.
Smart, Contactless Stethoscope by IIT Researchers Can Protect Doctors from COVID-19
The data or the auscultated sound from a patient's chest is wirelessly sent to the doctor using Bluetooth, doing away with the need to go near to take readings.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Milkbasket Launches Helpline to Assist Senior Citizens
The service will be available for senior citizens residing in Noida, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, the company said in a statement.
Apple iPhone 9 Available For Pre-order on Chinese Ecommerce Website
Apple had initially planned the launch of the iPhone 9 for March 2020. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has obviously affected the launch timeline.