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Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code
We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Goo
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2019 that the 5G iPhone rollout would benefit WIN SEMI and Broadcom significantly, with the devices featuring six power amplifiers for 5G networking. However, Kuo has now scaled […]
Google appeases Stadia subscribers with the first new game announcements since launch
Not where Stadia needs to be, but it’s slowly getting there.
EU Judge Raises Prospect of Increasing Multibillion Fine Against Google
Alphabet's appeal against a multibillion-dollar fine for alleged anticompetitive behavior by its Google unit risks backfiring after a European Union court floated the prospect of increasing the fine (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), rather than scrapping it. The Wall Street Journal re...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants...
Twitter blocked party account for speaking truth on liberals: Karnataka BJP
There are no tweets on the time line of state BJP twitter handle after February 10, 9:55 PM. The official twitter handle of the state BJP was however restored on February 12.
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 for OnePlus 7 Pro brings Android January security patch, Zen Mode V1.5.0 and more
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 update is now rolling to OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones. The new update introduces the Android January security patch, and a number of fixes and improvements including enhanced one-hand usage, which makes it easier for you to use the dialer app. Moreover, the Open Beta 9 update also brings network optimizations for …
EU judge suggests Google fine should be higher
Internet giant has been fined €2.42 billion for favoring its own shopping services over rivals.
Why the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best iPhone yet
It's a lot of money, but it's worth it for this one life-changing feature alone.
Amazon May Have Finally Cracked This Huge Retail Category
The company's decade-long efforts to make inroads in this $700 billion category may be starting to pay off.
How To Stop Twitter Trolls And Clean Up Your Feed
Twitter can be a cesspool full of bots, trolls, and Reply Guys. Luckily, there are some built-in privacy and security tools you can use to minimise the amount of garbage in your feed. In the video above, I show you how....
Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today
We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay ...
Google’s new AI can intelligently crop videos for any screen size
Google's AI team has developed an open-source solution, Autoflip, that reframes the video that suits the target device or dimension.
PS5 and Xbox Series X survey: enter to win a £250 / $300 Amazon voucher
Take T3's Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Microsoft Xbox Series X next generation gaming survey to stand a chance of winning
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
How Apple Got It Wrong by Not Paying Retail Employees for the Time They're Being Searched
The court weighed in on a bad policy and a worse defense.
Dark Mode comes to OneNote for Android
Microsoft has been developing Dark Mode for OneNote for Android since September last year, and the improved look has already come to the desktop and iOS. Now WinUnited reports that the feature is also rolling out to regular OneNote for Android users. The feature lets you switch to dark or light mode in settings or …
Best Valentine’s Day Discounts on Apple iPad, MacBook, iPhone Accessories, More
These are the best Valentine's Day discounts on Apple gear including iPad, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPhone accessories and more.
Farewell, Uber Cup heroine: Shuttler Tati Sumirah dies at 68
Tati Sumirah is remembered as a dedicated, passionate shuttler who raised the Indonesian women's team to international prominence in the 1970s.
Apple TV+ review: 'Visible: Out on Television' a well-edited tour of LGBTQ TV history
The new "Visible" five-part series combines beloved talking heads with a mountain of clips to deliver a well-told tale of progress and representation.
Watch out for this Android malware that even survives factory resets
Watch out for this persistent Android malware that even survives factory resets. xHelper: the indestructible Android malware that keeps coming back.
Fox News host attacks Roger Stone jury foreman while broadcasting her Twitter account details
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has attacked one of the jurors who convicted Roger Stone while sharing her social media details to millions of people after she spoke out in support of Justice Department prosecutors.Tomeka Hart, who served as the foreperson of the jury that found Mr Stone guilty of seven
Bitcoin Tweets Reach 2-Year High as $10K Fuels Google Interest Surge
Twitter users churn out 75,000 posts mentioning Bitcoin in a single day, as price action sees mainstream consumers pay fresh attention.
Shame on you Twitter trolls for doubting Zulaikha Patel’s activism
The girl who sparked the Afro protests at Pretoria Girls High School in 2016 was invited to attend the State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
Slokasangham promotes Aksharaslokam through WhatsApp
The group has members from across the State and outside who are from different walks of life
Google takes appeal against €2.4bn fine to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice is hearing Google's appeal over a 2017 sanction for anti-competitive behaviour.
Apple quietly builds the business case for AR
Apple has introduced new AR features that should help the company push adoption of the technologies more into the mainstream.
Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review
An Australian court has been ordered to reveal the author of a bad dental review.
Stubborn strain of Android malware disses resets
It's being called nasty—oh, the reinfection of it all— and sneaky for good reason: It's all of that, known to headache-watchers as xHelper, which turns out to be of no help at all once infected. The ...
Hobbi is Facebook’s latest experimental app for iOS
According to a post by The Information, Facebook has launched a new "Pinterest-like" called Hobbi that allows users to "document and remember the things".
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer
Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
Amazon can’t end fake reviews, but its new system might drown them out
The company’s new one-tap star rating feature seeks to get more customer feedback ... from actual customers.
Amazon stalls Microsoft’s $10B ‘war cloud’ contract with the US gov
A federal judge has made Amazon pretty happy by placing a temporary injunction on the $10 billion JEDI deal awarded to Microsoft in October.
Love Island Jamie's comments about Newcastle United spark uproar on Twitter
Love Island contestant Jamie Clayton's comments about Newcastle United prompted an outpouring of tweets
India’s Antitrust Investigation Into Amazon, Flipkart On Hold
eCommerce News: The Bengaluru court in India put the CCI antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart on hold for two months following a challenge by Amazon.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
Susan Fowler: Why I Wrote the Uber Memo
I was terrified of being labeled “that woman who was sexually harassed.” But I had to speak out.
MCMC Warns Android TV Box Suppliers To Not Misuse Certifications
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released a statement on Twitter regarding Android TV boxes. Uploaded on 14 February, the
How to restore WhatsApp messages when you get a new phone AND a new number
Did you just get a new phone and a new number and want to restore your WhatsApp chat histories? Get in here to find out how to do it.
World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows
Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.
Apple brings new AR shopping experience to Home Depot, Wayfair and more
Apple has added new AR shopping tools to several outlets including Home Depot, Wayfair and Bang & Olufsen.
Twitter opens 'Dating Twitter Advice Bureau' pop-up in London for Valentine's
Showcasing 'mortifying stories, cringeworthy confessions, and unlikely advice'
Mark Zuckerberg 'accepts' Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says he recognises that tech giants may to have pay more tax in Europe in future and understands the "frustration".
Ex-English rugby star caught up in Twitter storm over ‘disgusting’ special needs jibe
Former English rugby star James Haskell has been slammed for posting a ‘disgusting’ comment used to describe people with special needs on celebrity Jacqueline Jossa’s beach picture.
Zuckerberg’s Early Diary Plays a Starring Role in New Facebook Opus
Facebook: The Inside Story provides deep access to company executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg.
Some Apple stores in China to reopen following coronavirus fears
Apple stores in Shenzhen and Shanghai remain closed, but others resume limited operations.
Huawei to launch flagship phones without Google in South Africa
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will launch upcoming flagship smartphones in South Africa, even though they don’t have access to Google Mobile Services, the company said on Friday.
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
5G iPhone and iPad Pro arriving in the fall - Gizchina.com
5G iPhone and iPad Pro arriving in the fall. 5G iPhone and iPad Pro Models With A14 Series Chip will Launch in Fall 2020.
Google Accidentally teased Android 11 before taking down the preview page
It seems like the Android Developer Preview is around the corner. Although Google has yet to officially announce anything, the company in a clumsy move put the web page for the Android 11 Developer Preview live on its website before taking it down soon after. The accidental tease arrives just in the form of a …
Xiaomi Mi 10 / Pro To Benchmark Against Huawei Mate / P and iPhone
With the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series, the company officially entered the high-end market. So it should struggle against the Huawe P/Mate and iPhone.
Apple Arcade Gets New Family-Friendly Strategy Game Based on Nickelodeon Series 'The Loud House'
Enter the chaotic world of Lincoln Loud and his sisters in "Loud House: Outta Control," this week's addition to Apple Arcade across the...
5G-Ready iPhone 12 Might Ship Without 2×2 MIMO Support, Resulting in Slower Upload Speeds
A new report states that one of the many iPhone 12 features to not be present is 2x2 MIMO support, resulting in crippled upload speeds
Google’s €2.4bn fine ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh comments come during hear at EU’s General Court in Luxembourg
Google makes 1,000 new high-res satellite images available in Earth View
Google has cornered the market on making high-resolution, aerial imagery of earth's most breathtaking landscapes available to the public.
A new review calls Apple’s Pro Display XDR a “no go” for professional colorists
Apple claims its $5,000 monitor matches the performance of professional reference monitors that sell for much more, but one professional TV reviewer disagrees.
Amazon wins suspension of $10bn 'JEDI' contract to Microsoft
Amazon has alleged it was shut out of the deal because of President Donald Trump's vendetta against the company and its chief executive Jeff Bezos.
Zuckerberg ready for Facebook to pay more tax as welcomes rules review
MUNICH (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean it may have to pay more taxes in different countries, excerpts of a speech he is due to deliver in Germany on Saturday show.
10 features Samsung's Galaxy S20 phones have that Apple's latest iPhones are missing
This week, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S20 lineup, which offers a camera setup with larger sensors, 5G support across all variants, and a screen with a higher refresh rate, among other changes. All these features differentiate the lineup from last year’s Galaxy S10 – and Apple’s latest iPhones.
Apple 'Suffocates the Creation of New Technologies,' Claims Former Chip Designer Being Sued for Breach of Contract
Apple has been in an ongoing legal fight with Gerard Williams III, who worked at Apple until February 2019 when he left to start up a new company...
Google is quitting its free Wi-Fi business three months after SA launch
Just three months after Google launched its free public Wi-Fi initiative, known as Google Station, in South Africa, the Internet giant is backing out of the business worldwide.
Facebook's influencers nod shows murky side of campaign ads
Facebook's green light for political campaigns to pay prominent social media users to spread their messages is highlighting the difficulties around setting rules for the fast-changing world of online ...
Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran
Facebook has removed three networks of accounts, Pages, and Groups for engaging in foreign or government interference on Facebook and Instagram that
These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV
Apple Arcade launched with over 100 titles in September 2019 and more exclusive titles are being added weekly. Read on for the latest Apple Arcade games.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Paris, France | AFP | Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …
Irish judge says Google’s €2.4bn fine is ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh remarks made at appeal hearing at General Court in Luxembourg
POLITICO Pro Cyber Insights: Munich 5G chatter — AI in cyber agency cross hairs — Schrems vs. Facebook in Vienna
Presented by Avaaz View in your browser or listen to audio By LAURENS CERULUS With Vincent Manancourt, Mark Scott and Nicholas Vinocur. PRESENTED BY TODAY’S TOP LINE — US TO MERKEL: HOW ABOUT PRIVA…
Facebook - This Cash Machine Keeps On Spitting Out Money
Facebook's cash (and cash equivalents) balance keeps on increasing, exceeding the $50Bn mark (~$55Bn at year end 2020). This is fuelled by strong annual operating cash flow, which has now surpassed th
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video...
Apple's CarKey might also work on your house
An Apple patent published today has revealed that Apple's rumored CarKey function may just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to secure access and unlocking.
Outbreak Of Android Trojan xHelper Malware Appears To Be Triggered By Google Play Itself
Security researchers at Malwarebytes Lab recently discovered that xHelper was once again infecting devices and that its reinfection seemed to be triggering off of Google Play
Amazon Prime Video Alternatives: Best Streaming Services in 2020
Are you searching for the best amazon prime video aternatives? Here we have listed some of the best prime video alternatives in 2020.
Zuckerberg ‘accepts’ that Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean Facebook may have to pay more taxes in some countries, including in Europe.
The best free Android apps of 2020
There are way too many free Android apps out there, so we've trawled through and found the top ones to download.
Apple has been ordered to pay for overtime accrued due to bag searches
Apple has lost a class action lawsuit and been ordered to pay up.
K’taka HC stays CCI probe order against Amazon, Flipkart
The respondents in the case, which are the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh, have decided to file an appeal against the order of the High Court with the consultation of their lawyers.
Google claims Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming this year, but Larian says it’s a mistake
The Baldur's Gate 3 release date is closer than we thought, if Google is to be believed
HC stays CCI’s order for investigation on Amazon, Flipkart
The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the January 13 order of the Competition Commission of India initiating an investigation to find out whether e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart have violate
Prolific analyst now believes iPhone 12 won't have 2x2 MIMO uplink support
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now believes that iPhone 12 won't support 2x2 MIMO uplink after all.
Tips to Make Your Android Phone Great Again
Smartphone season is here with us with the local launch of midrange phones like the vivo Y19, Huawei’s Nova 5T and the flagship Samsung’s S20 series. New smartphones being launched will soon pick up the pace and it’s going to be hard to ignore the announcements. If you’ve been keeping up with smartphone trends, you’ll […]
Apple MacBook is spotted running Windows 10X
We’ve already heard the OS will run on clamshell notebooks – and even Apple hardware, it would seem, with some trickery.
Scientist trains AI to write messages of love on candy hearts
Janelle Shane marked Valentine's Day by teaching an AI to write messages for candy hearts after training the neural network on genuine messsges
10 best background and wallpaper apps for Android!
Looking for an awesome new wallpaper? Let us give you a hand with these background and wallpaper apps that should help you find what you're looking for.
An Australian Dentist Wants Google To Give Up A Negative Reviewer's Identity
Australia's Federal Court has given the go ahead for an Australian dentist to take Google to court over an anonymous negative review left on the search engine's site. The dentist wants Google to reveal the identity of the reviewer so he can sue them for defamation but the tech giant has declined to provide identifying...
'A League of Their Own': Meet the Full Cast for Amazon's Comedic Reboot
Abbi Jacobson stars alongside D'Arcy Carden in what the streamer say says is a "fresh approach" to Penny Marshall's beloved movie.
Smart Speaker Market In The Q4, 2019. Amazon and Google Lead
The smart speaker market is still led by Google and Amazon due to the first-movers' advantages. Apple ranks sixth with its HomePod.
Pandora's Apple Watch app will soon stream music without an iPhone
As long as you have a WiFi or data connection, you won't need your phone close by to listen to whatever you want.
Mozilla's New Firefox Android App Only Supports These Extensions For Now
Mozilla is about to remove the Nightly beta of its new Firefox Android browser from the Google Play Store, leaving only Firefox Preview for users to try. It’s worth swapping over from the Nightly build to this browser right now, or giving it a peek for the first time, but there’s one small catch: Only one...
10 best background and wallpaper apps for Android!
Looking for an awesome new wallpaper? Let us give you a hand with these background and wallpaper apps that should help you find what you're looking for.
Apple Designing 5G iPhone Antenna Module In-House After Being Dissatisfied With Qualcomm's Version
Apple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed,...
Google Sheds More Light On Stadia's Free Tier As 'Pro' Trial Period Winds Down
Users on the Pro subscription right now are all using their three-month trial, but those trials will end soon.
Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone
Pandora is out with an update that brings a highly requested feature, streaming support for Apple Watch. This offers more flexibility to listen to your favorite music even if it’s not downloaded to your watch when away from your iPhone. Update: Pandora says that the updated Apple Watch app is rolling out to a small group […]
Cookies Must Die is a must-play platformer double stuffed with action [Android Game of the Week]
An army of evil mutant cookies are threatening to destroy the city — and its up to you to destroy every last one of them!
Alleged Google Pixel 5 XL Render Makes an Appearance Online With a Unique Triple-Camera Setup
YouTube user FrontPageTech just showcased one of the tree designs Google is considering for the Google Pixel 5. Read on to find out more.
New Pandora app lets you stream music to Apple Watch & AirPods without iPhone
Pandora now allows listeners to stream music and podcasts on their Apple Watch -- without needing an iPhone.
Google in talks with French publishers on paying for news
Le Monde and Le Figaro are among the groups involved in early discussions
You can now stream Pandora on the Apple Watch without an iPhone
Pandora has updated its app to support streaming directly from the Apple Watch without being required to be connected to an iPhone.
Panasonic launches new IoT and AI enabled platform Miraie in India
Along with this platform, the company also revealed its first-ever range of connected products, all of which will be made available under Miraie.
Grab The Google Pixel 3a For Just $319
The Google Pixel 3a price is so low at Amazon right now, we're considering it a steal. At just $319, you can pick up the Pixel 3a and get a really great
Amazon, Disney and Apple Top MLBM's Brand Intimacy Study
However, PlayStation and Xbox formed the strongest bonds with Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
Pandora Releases New Standalone App for Apple Watch
Pandora has released a new standalone app for the Apple Watch.
The iPhone’s Days as the Driver of Apple Stock Are Numbered
Apple's growth has been driven by the iPhone, but an analyst says that in 2020, other catalysts will drive the performance of Apple stock.
Video: Ronda Rousey brings ‘Baddest Stream on the Planet’ to Facebook Gaming
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion and avid video game enthusiast, Ronda Rousey, is launching her own streaming channel on Facebook Gaming.
Google Labs brings Doodles to home screen of non-Pixel Android phones
The latest of these Labs has brought Google Doodles to the home screen search widget of more Android phones, once a Pixel exclusive feature.
The secret Amazon section selling cheap iPhones, Nintendo Switches and TVs
The big name items are being sold for discount prices on an unappreciated part of the Amazon website
Latest SwiftKey Beta update adds support for dark mode on Android devices
Microsoft recently released a new update for SwiftKey Beta app for Android users. The latest update v7.4.9.9 adds support for dark mode. This new Dark mode feature is available as an option on devices running Android 10 or higher. The Settings page of SwiftKey now comes with a brand-new look allowing you to easily customize …
Osinbajo is why we are impacting Nigeria - Google
Google, one of the leading tech giants has commended the efforts of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in helping the organization achieve remarkable success in Nigeria.
Gmail for iOS rolling out uploading attachments via Apple’s Files app
The free Gmail app for iPhone and iPad will soon permit customers to upload various attachments straight from Apple’s native Files app, Google announced yesterday. “You can now upload attachments from the Files app when composing or replying to an...
Facebook Stealthily Launched a Pinterest-Esque App Called Hobbi
Facebook’s at it again. While everybody knows the company for its eponymous app, it also regularly plays around with launching new ones on the down-low. Remember Lasso? How about Whale, Bump, or Aux? Well, the latest experimental app from Facebook is a Pinterest-like app called Hobbi.
Twitter praises couple's unique marijuana-themed baby names: 'Kept with the theme'
Guess Mary Jane was just too cliche.
Pandora launches standalone Apple Watch App
Pandora has updated its iOS app to include a new standalone Apple Watch app, bringing all your Pandora music right to your wrist.
Facebook won’t catalog sponsored Mike Bloomberg memes as political ads
Bloomberg’s bad memes might just be the beginning.
Corporate diversity: Amazon
Re: “Amazon’s leadership team is slowly adding diversity” : Shareholders aren’t going to pressure Jeff Bezos to speed up the pace of diversity because the performance of Amazon...
Microsoft’s AI improves text summarization performance by paying closer attention to the beginning
In a new preprint paper, Microsoft and University of Pittsburgh researchers detail an AI that summarizes text documents by attending to their intros.
Google is ready for Valentines day with a ton of helpful Assistant commands
Kings and Queens of romance, a new tool is here to help you step up your date planning.
Apple Shipped Just 2.6 million HomePods During the 2019 Holiday Quarter
Apple Shipped 2.6 Million HomePods during the last three months of 2019, leaving it a long way behind its competitors, especially Amazon.
Facebook Lite is now getting a dark mode on Android
Dark modes are what's hot right now, and now, Facebook Lite users who can't/don't want the full Facebook experience can now enjoy it too.
You Can Stream on Pandora Directly From Your Apple Watch
Pandora users Apple Watch can now stream directly from the wearable device, without needing their iPhone thanks to an update.
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
Facebook: Bloomberg campaign memes won't be classified as political ads
We’ve written here at Boing Boing before about Mike Bloomberg’s awful memes, which the 2020 presidential hopeful’s campaign machine crapped out on Facebook and Instagram this week…
This highly rated massage gun is only $100 on Amazon
This Apollo Kinetics Pulse Massage Gun is only $100 on Amazon when you click the on-page coupon—yet this super-cheap option earns 4.8 stars across 219 user reviews.
Apple is checking customers' temperatures at its stores in Beijing because of the coronavirus outbreak
Apple is checking its customers’ temperatures before they enter its stores in Beijing after reopening some stores amid the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Apple Stores Employees in Beijing Are Now Screening Customers Due to the Coronavirus Threat
With the coronavirus threat rampant, Apple Store employees are limiting customer entrance while also screening them in the process
This is how easily Apple could and should make a folding iPhone
Apple hasn't made a folding iPhone yet. But it could.
Karnataka HC Stays CCI Probe Into Alleged Violation Of Competition Laws By Amazon, Flipkart
The court has asked the respondents in the matter including CCI and CAIT to file their responses within eight weeks.
Best Racing Games for Android in 2020
Unleash your need for speed with these great racing games for Android! We've updated our list to include the latest notable racing title, Mario Kart Tour.
Google Earth Adds 1,000 New Aerial Photographs Of Our Planet And It Turns Out We're Beautiful
Google Earth has just given you a free pass to explore 1,000 locations on Earth from the comfort of your desk. Taking the Google Earth View collection up t
Amazon axes delivery partners in U.S.; hundreds of jobs cut
An Illinois company that rapidly expanded over the past two years to deliver packages for Amazon.com Inc. is shuttering operations in five states and letting go hundreds of drivers after failing to meet the e-commerce giant’s standards.
Apple Reopens Beijing Stores With Limited Hours, Temperature Checks [Video]
Apple reopened its five stores in Beijing today.
Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook just released a Pinterest-style app called Hobbi
Facebook doesn’t exactly need any more presence in the social media business, but that isn’t going to the stop the company from trying. As first reported by The Information, an experimental product team within Facebook recently released a Pinterest-style app called Hobbi. The app’s description – it’s currently only available for iOS devices – says it’s meant […]
Apple Stores in Beijing screening customers, limiting crowds due to coronavirus
After reopening five of its Apple Stores in Beijing, China, Apple is screening potential customers at the door due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
Amazon, Flipkart seek rollback of new Indian tax on online sellers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax on third-party sellers on their platforms, saying the burden of compliance will hurt the fledgling industry, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Streaming TV Subscription Guide: Amazon, Disney+, VRV, and More
Looking for the best streaming bundle? Check out our comprehensive guide of the cost and catalogues of 15 subscription services, from Amazon and Netflix to Acorn TV and VRV.
Ring says its app will allow more control over data shared with Google, Facebook
Ring says that soon, its mobile app will allow users to opt-out of sharing data with third parties.
PlaySight trained AI on thousands of hours of videos to understand sports
PlaySight uses AI and machine learning to track sports action. We spoke with CEO Chen Shachar to find out how this tech is being applied.
Amazon Prepares to Launch (Another) Grocery Store Chain
The e-commerce giant is trying something different that's ... sort of ordinary.
Watch as Apple employees check the temperature of Beijing store customers
A video has emerged from Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing following its reopening, showing customers entering the store wearing masks and having their temperature checked.
Tell Us What You Think About Next Gen for a Chance to Win a £250 Amazon Voucher
A huge year for gaming will see both PS5 and Xbox Series X launch in late 2020: are you tempted?
Report: Waylaid by Daydream VR & focused on Lens, Google far from AR glasses
Augmented reality is arguably the next big thing for its potential to replace the smartphone and change how people interact with tech. Google AR glasses...
Facebook to allow paid political messages that are not ads
Policy change comes days after U.S. presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exploited a loophole to run humorous messages promoting his campaign on the accounts of popular Instagram personalities.
Google calls out Samsung for ‘unnecessary’ changes to Android’s kernel
In a security-focused post, Google has called out Samsung, one of the biggest Android OEMs, for "unnecessary" changes to the Linux kernel core.
Karnataka HC grants interim stay on CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart
The order was delivered by Justice PS Dinesh Kumar on a petition filed by Amazon, seeking interim stay on the CCI probe order, after hearing the matter over the past three days
Google Could Soon Start Paying Publishers for Their Content, After Years of Saying It Wouldn't
The conversations could lead to licensing arrangements similar to those from Apple and Facebook.
AI interviewer asks Billie Eilish the weirdest questions
Billie Eilish sat down with the AI interviewer in a video for Vogue - and the bot proved a more original interlocutor than many of its human rivals.
Google accidentally updates Developer Preview site with Android 11
Every year Google issues beta builds for upcoming versions of Android. About a month early, Google accidentally launched its Android 11 preview site.
Biz EOD: No relief for telcos in AGR row; WPI inflation worst in 8 months; CCI defends probe against Amazon
Catch top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's end of day report
Mum spared jail for calling trans woman 'pig in a wig' on Twitter
'It’s calculated to violate my dignity as a woman. It’s just harassment.'
5 Best Guest Mode Apps For Android in 2020
Are you searching for the best free guest mode apps for android? If yes, then check out the 5 best android guest mode apps in 2020.
How To Watch Netflix On Android Without Wasting Data
Few things eat through data caps as quickly as a new season of your favourite Netflix show, but Android users can now reduce the app’s impact on their monthly data limits without reducing video quality. That’s all thanks to the the open-source AV1 video codec, which Netflix now supports for Android streaming....
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
‘All that build-up just for this?’: RCB’s ‘new decade, new logo’ evokes mixed reaction on Twitter
On February 14, the big announcement was made by the IPL franchise: a new logo but with the same name.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his...
Trump and Bloomberg’s Twitter Fight: ‘Like if a Rap Battle Was on CNBC’
“We should just put these two old billionaires on a jungle island with sharp sticks and force them to hunt each other,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Thursday.
YouTube TV to end in-app purchases by iPhone, iPad users next month
Apple device users can now subscribe to the service via web browser at a lower rate
Pandora Introduces Standalone Apple Watch App, Stream Music and Podcasts With No iPhone Required
Pandora this week introduced a standalone Apple Watch app that allows you to stream music and podcasts from your wrist with no iPhone required. ...