Oppo A77 Price, Specifications Tipped, Said to Launch in First Week of August: Details

The Indian variant of the Oppo A77 has been tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35. The upcoming smartphone could make its debut in the Indian market in the first week of August. Moreover, it is said to offer two colour options.

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5G Spectrum Auction: Bids Cross Rs. 1.50 Lakh Crore, UP East Sees Renewed Interest on Sunday

The ongoing 5G spectrum auction in India has seen telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Adani bid over Rs. 1.50 lakh crore while the battle for spectrum in UP East appears to be cooling off, in what might be a sign that the auction may be entering its final leg. In all, 72 GHz of radiowaves worth at least Rs. 4.3 lakh crore is on the block.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2022 Dates Announced: Deals and Offers Teased

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2022 sale kicks off from August 6 and will continue until August 10. Amazon has started teasing upcoming offers on popular smartphones, laptops, Amazon devices, and other electronics.

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Realme Pad X to Go on Sale for First Time in India at 12pm Today: Price, Specifications

Realme Pad X will go on sale in India at 12 pm (noon) today. The Realme tablet was launched in India last week with an 11-inch WUXGA+ resolution display and a Snapdragon 695 SoC. The tablet also offers 5G connectivity.

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Chinese Long March 5B Rocket Falls to Earth, NASA Says Beijing Failed to Share Trajectory Information

The Chinese rocket Long March 5B fell back to Earth on Saturday, while social media users in Malaysia shared a video of what appeared to be rocket debris falling from the sky. According to NASA, the rocket had re-entered over the Indian Ocean, but said that China had failed to share "specific trajectory information" and referred questions about "reentry’s technical ...

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PayPal Access in Indonesia Temporarily Restored After Blocking Over Licensing Rules Sparks Backlash

Indonesia has temporarily opened access to PayPal to allow users to access their money, after a block on online services triggered a backlash in the country. The government blocked PayPal, Yahoo, and several gaming services for failing to meet a deadline under the country’s licencing rules, introduced in 2020. Users in Indonesia will have access to PayPal for five d...

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Meta's Facebook May Face Suspension in Kenya as It Fails Another Hate Speech Detection Test

Meta has been given a time of seven days to tackle hate speech on the platform. Kenya's ethnic cohesion watchdog has warned that failing to control incitement can lead to suspension of operations. Meanwhile, Meta’s spokesperson assures that the company has taken "extensive steps" to weed out hate speech and inflammatory content.

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Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ...

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Microsoft Accuses DSIRF of Creating Malicious Software, Firm Says Subzero Was for Official Use in EU

Microsoft has accused an Austrian firm DSIRF of creating malicious software ‘Subzero’. The firm was accused of using Subzero as a spying tool in at least three countries. However, DSIRF says the software was for official use in EU states only, and not offered or made for commercial use. The firm is also investigating the claims.

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Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Under Seal in $44 Billion Acquisition Deal

Elon Musk has filed a confidential countersuit against Twitter over $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh crore) deal. The suit was filed after Delaware Court announced the dates for five-day trail scheduled for October in Musk vs Twitter legal battle. Musk, CEO of Tesla, abandoned the deal on July 8 citing incomplete information about bots as the reason.

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Saints Row, Spider-Man Remastered, More: August 2022 Games for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

What are the biggest games releasing in August 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Saints Row, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, and F1 Manager 2022 are some of the most anticipated titles.

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Instagram Pauses TikTok-Style Redesign After Complaints, Says Shift to Video Inevitable: Report

Instagram head Adam Mosseri told Platfomer’s Casey Newton that the image and video sharing service was pausing its TikTok style redesign. The changes to the service included promoting short-form video, and displaying it full-screen like TikTok, while recommending posts from strangers. The company has seen widespread protests from users, including Kim Kardashian and ...

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‘India has Appetite for Immersive Experience’: Cadbury Parent Mondelez on Web3 Exploration

Mondelez International, the parent of Cadbury chocolate recently launched an NFT-centric initiative in India. In association with blockchain platform, GuardianLink, Cadbury Gems launched its ‘Junior NFT’ campaign. Under this programme, Cadbury Gems is converting artwork made by kids into non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Mondelez India has recognised that the Web3 secto...

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How Super Apps Might Be the Next Big Thing in India

Super apps, or apps that remove the intermediaries and third-party services in favour of their own, are growing in popularity. Apps like WeChat, which has over 125 crore users, offer a wide variety of services tailored to personalised consumer preferences. Here's how super apps, whch aready popular in other countries such as China, Indonesia, and Singapore, may be the...

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Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p...

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5G Spectrum Auction: DoT Receives Bids Worth 1.49 Lakh Crore, as Auction Stretches to Fourth Day

The 5G spectrum auction in India is set to stretch to the fourth day today after 16 rounds of bidding which have fetched bids worth 1,49,623 crore. Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Adani Enterprises are bidding for 5G spectrum, which is much faster than current generation 4G technology in India.  

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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Disappears from Google Play, Apple App Store Following Government Order

The sudden disappearance comes just under two years after PUBG was banned in India, leading to the creation of BGMI.

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NASA Plans to Launch 2 Small Helicopters to Collect 30 Martian Rock Samples

NASA is planning to launch two helicopters to collect 30 Martian rock samples and bring them back to Earth. The lander carrying helicopters is planned to launch in 2028 and land on Mars in mid-2030. Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover has so far collected 11 samples as part of its hunt for signatures of ancient life.

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Redmi 10A Sport With 6GB of RAM, MediaTek Helio G25 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi 10A Sport was launched in India this week as a slightly upgraded version of the Redmi 10A at a price of Rs. 10,999. Both the Redmi 10A and Redmi 10A sport identical specifications except RAM and storage configuration.

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5G Spectrum Auction Enters Day 3, Received Bids Worth Rs. 1.5 Trillion So Far

5G spectrum auction has entered its third day of bidding on Thursday. At the end of Day 2 on Wednesday, the auction collected bids worth Rs. 1,49,454 crore. Wednesday saw five rounds of the auction, taking the total rounds to nine. Telecom operators may receive allocation of the spectrum before August 15.

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Meta Reports Rise in Daily Facebook Users to 1.97 Billion as Profits Plunge Amid Q2 Revenue Drop

Meta, previously known as Facebook, announced it saw a rise in daily active users to 1.97 billion, while monthly active users dropped to 2.93 billion in Q2 2022. The company on Wednesday reported its first ever quarterly revenue drop, one percent, as revenue fell to $28.8 billion (roughly Rs. 2,29,700 crore) for the first time for the company since it went public in 2...

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Netflix August 2022 Releases: Darlings, Morbius, The Walking Dead Season 11, and More

Naruto Shippuden, Darlings movie, The Walking Dead season 11, Morbius, Delhi Crime season 2, Locke & Key season 3, The Sandman, Godzilla vs. Kong, Never Have I Ever season 3, Indian Matchmaking season 2, and Wedding Season — these are biggest movies, TV series, and originals on Netflix India in August 2022.

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Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India.

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Instagram Head Responds to Criticism Over TikTok-Style Video Layout as Meta Heads for First-Ever Revenue Drop

In response to criticism over the platform’s decision to switch to a TikTok-style feed for videos, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the layout was not very good and the company would have to work on the feature before shipping it to all users on the platform. Mosseri was responding to growing criticism of the redesigned feed, especially have two of Instagram’...

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Elon Musk Asks Judge to Schedule Twitter Trial Starting October 17, Direct Firm to Produce ‘Core Documents’

Elon Musk has written to the chief judge on Delaware's Court of Chancery, asking for the Twitter takeover trial to begin on October 17, instead of a week earlier as requested by Twitter. The letter to the judge also asked that Twitter be ordered to immediately produce what it called "core documents," along with all raw data by August 1, and to require the company to p...

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Vivo T1x to Go on Sale in India at 12pm Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

The Vivo T1x is set to go on sale in sale in India for the first time today at 12pm. It will be available on Flipkart and the Vivo India online store. The smartphone offers three configuration options and two colour options.

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Twitter Shareholders to Vote on Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Offer in September: Details

Twitter has announced it will hold a shareholder meeting on September 13 to vote on the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,450 crore) takeover offer from Elon Musk. The microblogging platform’s board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote, in person or online, in favour of Musk buying the company for $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,300) per share under the terms of a...

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Google Search Sales Grow 14 Percent in Q2 2022, Driven by Travel and Retail Advertising

Google parent Alphabet beat second quarter earnings targets on Tuesday, reporting revenue of $69.69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,56,700 crore), according to the company. The search giant has weathered storms better than social media companies. Travel and retail advertisers drove an increase of nearly 14 percent in search ad sales for Google during the second quarter.

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Microsoft Q2 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations Amid China Production Holdups, Strong Dollar Hits Sales

Microsoft’s second quarter earnings fell shy of expectations, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes on the back of production holdups in China in May, and weakening demand for PCs among users. The company also said that the earnings dive was due to foreign exchange rates and shutdowns of PC factories in China. However, Microsoft’s cloud and c...

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Meta Hikes Price of Quest 2 Headset Ahead of Launch of ‘Project Cambria’ Successor

Meta said it was raising the prices of its current generation Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000). The new pricing will be effective starting August, and comes ahead of the company’s plans to launch a new headset, codenamed ‘Project Cambria’, later this year.

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Assassin’s Creed Baghdad to Launch in Spring 2023: Report

Assassin’s Creed Baghdad, the latest entry in the Ubisoft franchise, is eyeing a 2023 release window. The game was internally known as Assassin’s Creed Rift and started life as a planned expansion to 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

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Moto X30 Pro With Android 12, Octa-Core Chipset Spotted on Geekbench

Moto X30 Pro has appeared on Geekbench tipping some key specifications of the handset. The X30 Pro from Moto has been spotted with the model number XT2241-1. The listing indicates that the handset will run Android 12 and will be powered by an octa-core chipset.

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US President Joe Biden Pushes Congress to Pass $52 Billion Bill to Boost US Chip Production

US President Joe Biden pressed Congress on Monday, asking it to pass a bill to provide US chipmakers with $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,800 crore) in subsidies to reduce foreign sourcing for semiconductors. He cited both the economic and national security "imperative" of securing production of the tiny components needed for everything from smartphones to cars and weap...

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China’s Shenzhen Said to Order 100 Major Firms Including Foxconn Into Closed Loop to Curb Covid-19 Spread

China’s Shenzhen is said to have directed 100 major companies to set up “closed loop” systems” as the city attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Among the firms directed to set up a closed loop is iPhone maker Foxconn, which said operations at its facility were “normal”. Companies like BYD, Huawei, and ZTE have also been directed to minimise entry and e...

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Tesla Increases Capital Spending Plan by $1 Billion, Discloses Second Subpoena on Elon Musk’s 2018 Tweet

Tesla will increase its capital spending plan by $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore), the electric vehicle manufacturer revealed in a regulatory filing on Monday. The firm is looking to ramp up production at its new facilities in Texas and Berlin, and expects to spend between $6 billion (roughly Rs. 47,900 crore) and $8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,800 crore) this year an...

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Vivo India Committed Heinous Economic Offence Related to Money Laundering, ED Tells Delhi HC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the petition filed by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer the Delhi High Court on Monday and said the commercial engagements of the petitioner and its reputation and goodwill are not a relevant consideration during the investigation into the offence of money laundering, which is a heinous offence. The ED said that the investiga...

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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Not Withdrawn, Probe Must Continue, CCI Tells Delhi HC

WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) told the Delhi High Court on Monday, while stating that its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed. The CCI on its own had decided to look into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy after the company began to show a popup to users asking them to ...

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Realme Pad X, Watch 3, Buds Air 3 Neo, More to Launch in India Today at 12pm: How to Watch Livestream

Realme has scheduled a digital launch event to take place today at 12pm. During the event, the company will unveil the Realme Watch 3, Pad X, Flat Monitor, Buds Wireless 2S, Buds Air 3 Neo, Realme Smart Keyboard, and Realme Pencil.

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Apple Watch Series 8 to Sport Largest Display Yet, First Redesign Since 2018: Report

Apple Watch Series 8, hinted to be called the Apple Watch Pro, will reportedly feature the largest display among the wearables introduced by the American tech company. The screen is expected to be 7 percent larger and the smartwatch is said to come with a fresh design, which will make it the first redesign for an Apple Watch since 2018.

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OnePlus 10T Design Revealed, Will Skip Alert Slider and Hasselbald Branding

OnePlus 10T 5G is set to launch on August 3 at 7.30pm. The smartphone is said to launch without an alert slider and Hasselblad-branded camera module. According to a report, which cites OnePlus’ Chief Designer Hope Liu, the decision has been taken to save internal space for other components and to offer the handset with the flagship performance at the chosen price po...

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Avengers: Secret Wars, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Announced With 2025 Release Dates

At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel Studios announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty with a May 2, 2025 release date, which will be followed six months later by Avengers: Secret Wars that has a November 7, 2025 release date.

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China Launches Second Space Station Module Wentian: All Details

China launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, on Sunday. Wentian, the second module after Tianhe, weighs 23 tons and was launched on the back of the country’s most powerful rocket, the Long March 5B. China began constructing the space station in April 2021 with the launch of the Tianhe module, the main living quarters, in the first of 11...

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Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods New Trailers Unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Warner Bros. dropped the official trailers of its much-awaited titles "Black Adam" and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" as it returned to San Diego Comic-Con for the 2022 edition.

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Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk...

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Amazon's Top Communications Executive Jay Carney to Join Airbnb as Head of Policy

Jay Carney, the top policy and communications executive at Amazon and one-time White House spokesman, has been named the head of policy at Airbnb, marking another high-profile departure for Amazon as it faces a shifting consumer landscape and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

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Amazfit Band 7 With 18 Days Battery Life, 120 Sports Modes Launched: Details

Amazfit has unveiled its latest wearable Band 7, which comes in Beige and Black colour variants along with an offering of additional strap colours in Blue, Green, Orange and Pink.

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Amazon Prime Day 2022 Sale Is Now Live: Here Is All You Need to Know

Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale is now live and there will be discounts on items such as laptops, smartwatches, digital cameras, speakers, TWS earbuds, and other electronics.

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Democrats Widen Scrutiny of US Tech Companies Over Abortion Data Privacy

Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion. Recently, six House Democrats have asked the top executives of Amazon’s cloud-service network and major cloud provider Oracle about the companies’ handling of consumers’ location data from mobile phones,...

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Fastrack Reflex Play Smartwatch With Over 25 Multisports Modes Announced in India: Details

Fastrack unveiled its latest smartwatch Reflex Play in India. The smartwatch is available in four different colour options and is certified with an IP68 rating for water resistance.

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Vodafone Idea Elevates Akshaya Moondra as CEO; to Replace Ravinder Takkar

Telecom firm Vodafone Idea announced the elevation of present chief financial officer Akshay Moondra as its new chief executive officer with effect from August 19, the company said in a regulatory filing.

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Google Warned Against Limiting Search for Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centres by Republicans

A month after some members of Congress urged Google to limit the appearance of anti-abortion pregnancy centres in certain abortion-related search results, some Republican attorneys general are now warning the company that doing so could invite investigations and possible legal action.

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

The Biden administration is said to be 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. The company has denied all allegations.

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

Amazon has announced to acquire the American 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. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets.

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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 is said to owe 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 their partnership until the end of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India at a 10 percent increment.

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Google Wallet Now Rolling to Android Users, Google Pay to Work Alongside

Google Wallet is now rolling out to the users. It was said to replace the already existing Google Pay app. However, the company has confirmed that Google Pay will work alongside the Wallet.

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

Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also said that Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world on data protection legalisation req...

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Tesla Sold 75 Percent of Bitcoin Holdings Over Concerns of ‘Overall Liquidity’, Musk Says

Tesla has sold around 75 percent of its Bitcoin holdings in the second quarter, the company has revealed. The cryptocurrency rebounded after a short sell-off on Wednesday on the news. Tesla, which bought $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12.000 crore) of the cryptocurrency at the peak of its massive growth and popularity, sold $936 million (roughly Rs. 7,500 crore) worth of b...

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Nothing Phone 1 Receiving Second Update With July 2022 Android Security Patch

Nothing is rolling its latest software update for the Nothing Phone 1. The smartphone runs on Android 12 and debuted a week ago. The latest update brings bug fixes and performance optimisations to the smartphone.

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NASA Announces Potential August Launch Date for Artemis 1 Moon Mission Aboard SLS Rocket

On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, NASA announced on Wednesday that it’s shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon mission, Artemis I. NASA will attempt the more than month-long lunar test flight with three mannequins, but no astronauts, as early as August 29.

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Tesla Shares Only 1 Percent Blame for Fatal Crash That Killed Two Teens, Rules Jury

Tesla was found just one percent negligent in a fiery crash that killed two teens, for disabling a speed limiter on the electric car, according to a Florida jury. The verdict placed 90 percent of the blame on the driver, Barrett Riley, and 9 percent on his father, James Riley, who brought the lawsuit against Tesla.

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Instagram Makes It Easy for Users to Search Locations With Its New Map Feature

Instagram adds an update to its map function which looks like the Google-inspired map. The update though lets users explore by tapping tagged locations in the feed or Stories.

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Walmart's PhonePe Planning to Move Its Headquarters From Singapore to India

Walmart group digital payments firm PhonePe is planning to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India, according to a source privy to the development. When contacted, a PhonePe spokesperson confirmed the development. "We are in the process of moving our registered entity from Singapore to India," the PhonePe spokesperson said.

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The Gray Man Release Date and Time, Cast, Review, Budget, Trailer, and More

The Gray Man release date and time is July 22 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Dhanush part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man budget is $200 million (about Rs. 1,598 crore).

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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Sign Up for Indonesia’s Licensing Rules Amid Blocking Threat

Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have agreed to Indonesia’s licensing rules for tech companies, according to government records. The Meta-owned firms signed up for the rules a day ahead of the deadline provided by the government, before they risk being blocked in the country. Alphabet’s Google cloud services has signed up for the licensing rules, while Twitter is ...

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Neuralink Founding Member Working on Chip Design Said to Have Departed Firm in Recent Weeks

A Neuralink executive who helped launch the firm six years ago is said to have left the company. Paul Merolla, who worked on Neuralink’s chip design program was one of eight people who helped set up Neuralink, including Elon Musk. The reason for his departure is currently unknown. Another founder was Neuralink’s former president Max Hodak, who also worked with Mus...

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Vivo T1x With Snapdragon 680 SoC Set to Launch in India Today: All You Need to Know

Vivo is all set to launch its latest smartphone, Vivo T1x in India today. The smartphone could feature an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

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Redmi K50i 5G, Redmi Buds 3 Lite Set to Launch in India Today: How to Watch

The Redmi K50i 5G is set to launch in India today. The smartphone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup.

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Four-Legged Robot Dog With Virtual Spinal Cord Learns to Walk in One Hour

In a bid to study how humans learn to walk from stumbling, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) in Germany built a four-legged robot dog. They equipped the robot dog with an artificial spinal cord and observed that it learned to walk in just an hour.

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Octopus-Inspired 'Octa-Glove' Helps Grip Objects Underwater: All You Need to Know

Taking inspiration from Octopuses, researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a special glove that allows to securely grip objects underwater. Holding things underwater with our land-dwelling fingers is not easy and while we are equipped with instruments like neoprene suits to protect our bodies underwater, our hands lack any such tool that gives us good grip over sl...

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Instagram Introduces Feature to Allow Users to Shop Directly in Chats

Instagram is getting a payment feature that will allow users to buy from small businesses through direct messages, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday. Now, users will be able to make purchases with a qualified small business on Instagram without leaving the chat.

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Apple Said to Slow Hiring, Spending Growth for Some Teams Next Year

Apple said to plan to slow hiring and spending growth next year in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The decision stems from a move to be more careful during uncertain times, though it isn’t a companywide policy, said the sources. The changes won’t affect all teams, and Apple is still plann...

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OnePlus 10T 5G Tipped to Launch in India on August 3, Could Debut in Two Colour Options: Report

OnePlus 10T 5G is said to debut in India on August 3. However, the company has not made any official confirmation regarding the launch of the upcoming smartphone.

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Russia Fines Google $360 Million for Failing to Remove Content on Ukraine After Repeated Warnings

Google has been fined RUB 21 billion (nearly Rs. 2,900 crore) by a Moscow court for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the nation's telecommunications regulator said Monday. Roskomnadzor said the Google-owned video platform YouTube had failed to block "false information" on the offensive in Ukraine, "extremist and terrorist...

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US Senators Said to Be Working on Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

Two US Senate Democrats active in internet issues are said to be working on a bill to restore landmark "net neutrality" rules that would bar telecommunications companies from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid fast lanes. Telecommunications companies, who are also major internet providers, have been battling net neutrality efforts for more than a decade, ...

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India's Startup Story Intact, Tech Innovation Vibrant, Relevant: HCL Tech CEO C Vijayakumar

Despite a reduction in valuations, things are looking bright, according to the IT services expert

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Thrilling New Images of Jupiter Captured by James Webb Space Telescope

These images were taken by engineers when the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments were being tested

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Nearly Half of Households Find Repair Costs for Broken Devices Exorbitant: Survey

Many respondents opted to buy a new device instead of trying to get it serviced locally or by the manufacturer.

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Rajasthan Gets AI-Powered Tool for Fast Disposal of Cases at Lok Adalat

The fully digital Lok Adalat promises efficiency, convenience, and transparency, helping alleviate the load of thousands of pending cases which might never reach a court.

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World Emoji Day 2022: These Are the Most Commonly Used Emojis

These expressions of emotion allow people to add context to otherwise dry text messages and can help as shorthand reactions in many situations.

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Indian Car Buyers Lapping Up SUVs, High-Tech Features Like Never Before

A market shift means that consumers are willing to spend more to get the right features, and manufacturers are happy to adapt their strategies.

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Elon Musk Opposes Twitter’s Fast-Track Trial Request in Filed Motion, Urges Delay Till February 2023

Elon Musk has filed a motion opposing Twitter's request to conduct a trial over his plan to terminate his $44 billion (INR equivalent) deal for the social media firm. Musk's lawyers called Twitter's demand as an "unjustifiable request". They requested a trial date on or after February 13 next year.

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Is Netflix Down? Users Report Outage Issue Across Globe, Including India

Netflix was down for thousands of users on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. The streaming platform said it was facing issues streaming on all devices. There were around 4,000 reports on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources in the United States.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Could Lower Electric Vehicle Prices if Inflation Slows in Future

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the electric automaker could lower prices for cars if inflation calms down. Musk, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter, was replying to a tweet on Friday that asked if the company had any plans to lower prices that it had raised to beat the pandemic and supply chain woes.

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Airtel Announces Successful Trial of 5G Private Network at BOSCH Facility

Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the successful trial of 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics India facility in Bengaluru. Airtel's on-premise 5G captive private network was built over the trial spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecom (DoT), according to a statement.

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NASA, Russian Space Agency to Share Integrated Crew Flights to ISS From September

The United States' NASA said on Friday it would resume flights to the International Space Station with Russia, despite its attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. NASA said that astronaut Frank Rubio would fly with two Russian cosmonauts on a Soyuz rocket scheduled to launch on September 21 from Kazakhstan, with another astronaut, Loral O'Hara, taking...

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Facebook, WhatsApp Parent Meta in India Found Exposed to Human Rights Risks Due to Third Party Action

Meta Platforms, which include Facebook and WhatsApp, were found exposed to human right risks such as "restrictions of freedom of expression and information" and "hatred that incites hostility" due to action of third parties, the first human rights report of the social media giant has said.

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Tesla Moves Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs, Says It Fired Poorly Performing Workers

Tesla on Thursday asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the electric car maker violated federal law by laying off hundreds of workers without advance notice. The company said that the case should be dismissed because the company was merely "right-sizing" by firing poorly performing workers and not engaging in layoffs that require advance notice, Tesla said.

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Delhi Traffic Signals to Introduce Electronic Signs Indicating Speed Limits, Timer Displays

Traffic signals in Delhi will soon have electronic signages indicating speed limits along with timer displays for smooth and effective traffic management as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday directed officials to install these devices at all traffic intersections across the city.

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Bharti Airtel Allots 1.2 Percent Equity Shares to Google for USD 700 million

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has allotted over 7.1 crore equity shares to internet major Google for Rs. 730 apiece. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,000 crore) with Airtel, which included equity investment in the company worth $700 million (nearly Rs. 5,600 crore), Airtel said in a regulatory filing...

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Netflix to Host Second Global Fan Event TUDUM on September 24

Netflix on Thursday announced TUDUM, a special event for fans of its original programming where they will be treated with exclusive first looks, never-before-seen footage and trailers from the platform's returning and upcoming titles. The free virtual event, set to take place on September 24, is dedicated to sharing the scoop on over 100 fan favourite shows, films and...

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Google Might Reportedly Face Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by DoJ in Weeks

The US Department of Justice is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet's Google in weeks over its dominance in the online advertising market, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department is likely to reject concessions offered by Alphabet, the report said.

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Musk Says SpaceX Starship Booster to Return to Launch Pad After Recent Explosion

The Starship rocket booster SpaceX plans to use for an inaugural flight to orbit will "probably" return to its launch mount in Texas next week following a testing explosion on Monday, the company's chief executive, Elon Musk, told Reuters.

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Netflix Names Microsoft as Technology and Sales Partner for Ad-Supported Subscription Plan

Netflix said on Wednesday that it has selected Microsoft as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription offering, as the streaming giant looks to plug slowing subscriber growth by rolling out a cheaper plan. The company announced in April that it would introduce a new, lower-priced version of its service in a bid to attract more subscribers.

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Infosys to Acquire Denmark-Based BASE Life Science for EUR 10 Million to Strengthen Footprint in Europe

Infosys on Wednesday said it will acquire Denmark-based BASE life science for EUR 110 million (nearly Rs. 900 crore) in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will deepen Infosys' expertise in life sciences domain as well as strengthen its footprint across Europe.

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Elon Musk-Twitter Legal Fight: What Happens if the Billionaire Doesn't Comply With Court Orders

Twitter has sued Elon Musk to force him to go through with the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,300 crore) acquisition of the social media company. If Musk continued to ignore a judgment, the court could order Tesla and other Delaware-incorporated companies in which Musk owns a stake to freeze his assets or turn over shares.

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Staring at Yourself During Virtual Chats Can Worsen Your Mood, Study Reveals

A recent study found out that when people look at themselves while doing a virtual chat with their partner, their mood degrades more over the course of the conversation. Researchers discovered that the use of alcohol appears to worsen the issue more.

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ESA Officially Cuts Mars Mission Ties With Russia, Moscow Responds Angrily

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially terminated cooperation with Russia on ExoMars mission to put a rover on Mars. Russia's space chief has furiously responded by banning cosmonauts on the ISS from using ERA.

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Rivian to Brief Employees on Potential Layoffs, Suspend Programs; Tesla Permanently Shuts San Mateo Office

Rivian, the US-based electric truck manufacturer, will brief its employees about potential layoffs on Friday, according to an email sent by Chief Executive R.J. Scaringe to employees. The firm also plans to suspend some programs as part of a broader restructuring. Meanwhile, Tesla revealed in a filing on Tuesday that it will permanently shut its office in San Mateo, C...

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Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive left Apple in 2019 to form his own company LoveFrom, and remained a consultant for Apple, working on the company's candy-coloured Mac computers and the iPhone.

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Apple iPad Models With Thinner, Lighter OLED Displays Coming in 2024: Report

Apple's future iPad models are said to come equipped with OLED screens. According to a new report, Apple is producing final prototypes of OLED iPads with its display partners. The company could employ a dry etching process in the manufacturing cycle for making the OLED panels thinner and lighter.

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iPhone 14 Max Facing Delay Due to Production, Supply Chain Issues: Report

iPhone 14 Max may reportedly get delayed due to behind-schedule production and supply chain issues. It was hit due to COVID-19 lockdown.

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Netflix Seeks to Rework Programming Deals With Hollywood Studios for Ad-Supported Tier: Report

Netflix has reportedly started talks with Hollywood studios Warner Bros., Universal and Sony Pictures Television, as the streaming service looks to tweak its programming deals to enable the launch of an ad-supported version of the service. The company said it was still in the early days of deciding how to launch a lower priced, ad-supported option, and that it was all...

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Asus Zenfone 9 Confirmed to Launch on July 28, Expected to Get Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Asus Zenfone 9 has been confirmed to launch on July 28 in New York at 9am, in Berlin at 3pm, and in Taipei at 9pm (6.30pm IST). An alleged promo video of the smartphone had earlier revealed some specifications. It is said to succeed the Asus Zenfone 8 that was launched by the company last year in select markets.

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Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Breach of $44 Billion Deal, Calls His Exit Strategy 'A Model of Hypocrisy'

Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for violating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,290 crore) deal to buy the social media platform and asked a Delaware court to order the world's richest person to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,300) per Twitter share.

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YouTube Picture-in-Picture Mode Rolling Out to More iPhone, iPad Users Globally

YouTube has started rolling out the Picture-in-Picture mode to more iPhones and iPad users globally. This mode will allow users to watch YouTube videos in a floating window while using other apps on the device.

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Apple’s Self Driving Car Effort Stalled Despite Years of Work as Rivals Race Ahead: Report

Apple’s work on a viable self-driving car has remained stalled as rivals race ahead, according to a report. Touted as the first new "big thing" from the company since its iconic co-founder Steve Jobs died in October 2011, the buzz surrounding the potential Apple car began eight years ago. However, the company’s team has been plagued by setbacks from ever-shifting ...

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Loss-Ridden BTC, ETH Usher Altcoins Into Reds Again, Stablecoins Hold Onto Greens

The crypto price charts reflected more losses than gains on Tuesday, July 12. As BTC and ETH saw losses, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano among other popular altcoins also incurred dips. Only stablecoins, pegged to the US dollar, like Binance USD, managed to see small gains.

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Twitter Fires Back in Letter to Elon Musk, Claims No Deal Obligations Breached

Twitter has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm. The microblogging platform in a letter filed with regulators on Monday said it had not breached its obligations under the merger agreement as claimed by Musk last week. The world's richest person has sought to back out of the $44 billion deal, claiming Twitter f...

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Webb Telescope’s First Image of Galaxy Cluster SMACS 0723 Unveiled, Astronomers Call It Remarkable

US President Joe Biden released the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. Astronomers around the world poured in their reactions to the images, calling it “remarkable”. Webb's primary imager NIRCam has brought these faint background galaxies into focus.

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Nothing Phone 1 Global Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Nothing Phone 1 is going to launch on today globally. The launch event is called Return to Instinct and will be livestreamed via Nothing’s official YouTube channel. The upcoming smartphone is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and is expected to come with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. The Glyph interface from Nothing will enable users to take control...

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NASA Shows Off First James Webb Space Telescope Image, SMACS 0723 Galaxy Cluster Seen in Stunning Detail

The first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to be released by NASA shows galaxy cluster SMACS 0723.

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Twitter Reportedly Hires Top Law Firm to Sue Elon Musk for Suspending $44 Billion Acquisition

Twitter is contemplating legal action against Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, over his decision to suspend $44 billion (roughly Rs. 420000 crore) takeover deal. The social media platform has hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP, while Musk will be represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. Twitter will file its lawsuit in Delaware next week. 

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Adani Group to Compete With Rival Mukesh Ambani’s Jio in 5G Spectrum Auction, Aims to Set Up Private Network

Adani Group announced on Saturday that it would participate in the July 26 5G spectrum auction, in order to set up a private network to help digitise its businesses from airports to energy to data centres. This means that the company will not enter the consumer mobile telephony space, where Ambani's Reliance Jio is the largest player, alongside Sunil Bharti Mittal's B...

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Elon Musk Said to Avoid Discussing Collapsed Twitter Deal at Sun Valley, Mentions Bots Issue

Elon Musk said to have avoided the mention of collapsed Twitter deal at the recent Sun Valley Conference. The billionaire repeated his allegations of fake account issues at Twitter. Musk, chief of Tesla and SpaceX, shared his views on establishing a civilization on Mars, and boosting birth rates on Earth.

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Musk Pulls Out of $44 Billion Deal, Twitter Says Will Pursue Legal Action

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla and the world’s richest person, said on Friday he was terminating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,49,060 crore) deal to buy Twitter because the social media company had breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement.

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Musk Pulls Out of $44 Billion Deal, Twitter Says Will Pursue Legal Action

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla and the world’s richest person, said on Friday he was terminating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,49,060 crore) deal to buy Twitter because the social media company had breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement.

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Russia to Improve Crypto Transaction Monitoring as Regulation Draws Closer, Says Rosfinmonitoring

Russia's financial monitoring agency, Rosfinmonitoring, said on Friday it was using software to track cryptocurrency transactions and hopes to improve its capabilities, as Moscow ushers in regulation on what one lawmaker dubbed "cryptomania".

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Xiaomi 12 Lite With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched globally. The smartphone comes with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will be available for pre-orders today. 

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NASA Reveals James Webb Telescope's First Cosmic Targets to Include Distant Galaxies, Nebulae, More

NASA said Friday the first cosmic images from the James Webb Space Telescope will include unprecedented views of distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet. The US, European, and Canadian space agencies are gearing up for a big reveal on July 12 of early observations by the $10 billion (roughly Rs. 79,330 crore) observatory, the successor to Hub...

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Adani Group Said to Enter Telecom Spectrum Race, to Face Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea

Gautam Adani's group is said to be planning a surprise entry into the race to acquire telecom spectrum, which will pitch it directly against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, according to sources.

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Twitter Workers Brace for More 'Circus' After Elon Musk Torpedoes Deal

Twitter employees expressed disbelief and exhaustion on Friday after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said he was terminating a deal to buy the social media company in what could be the start of months of legal wrangling.

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Musk Pulls Out of $44 Billion Deal, Twitter Says Will Pursue Legal Action

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla and the world’s richest person, said on Friday he was terminating his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,49,060 crore) deal to buy Twitter because the social media company had breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement.

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EU Antitrust Regulators Probing Alliance for Open Media’s Video Licensing Policy, Ahead of Incoming EU Rules

Antitrust regulators in the EU are probing the video licensing policy of the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), according to the European Commission. The investigation will look into the policy of the group, that includes companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Netflix, YouTube, Microsoft, Mozilla, Cisco and Tencent. AOM aims to create a new standard software for s...

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TikTok Sued in US After Children Allegedly Died Doing Blackout Challenge

TikTok has been served with a lawsuit in California after children allegedly died while taking part in a Blackout Challenge. The challenge makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out. The suit has also listed names of children in other places who allegedly dies because of TikTok Blackout Challenge.

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NASA Shares Deep-Space ‘Teaser’ Picture From James Webb Telescope Ahead of July 12 Release

NASA has shared a teaser photo ahead of the release of its first deep-space images from the James Webb Telescope. The JWST is an instrument powerful enough to look back into the origins of the universe, all the way back to the Big Bang that occurred 13.8 billion years ago. According to NASA, the first fully formed images are the result of 72 exposures over 32 hours th...

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Twitter Shares Plunge After Report Suggests Elon Musk’s Deal Might Fall Through

Twitter shares plunge at least 4 percent after a report stated that Elon Musk's $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,48,700 crore) deal to buy the social media giant is in danger. It has been reported that Musk has been unable to pin down the percentage of spam Twitter accounts.

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Vivo India Remitted 50 Percent Turnover Worth Rs. 62,476 Crore to Avoid Paying Tax in India, Claims ED

Vivo India has illegally transferred 50 percent of its turnout worth Rs. 62,476 crore to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, claims the Enforcement Directorate. The government agency has not stated the time period of the transaction. The stepped-up action against the Chinese-backed companies operating in India comes in the backdrop of the military stand...

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Google, Facebook Parent Meta Battle It Out to Create Ultimate AI Translator

Google, Meta and others tech firms are locked in a battle to get as many languages as possible working with their AI models. While Meta's recent announcement confirmed inclusion of 200 languages that could be translated into each other, Google Translate, in May, mentioned to have support for 24 languages.

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FTX Has 'A Few Billion' to Support Industry, Claims Head Sam Bankman-Fried

FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried said he and his company still have a "few billion" on hand to shore up struggling firms that could further destabilise the digital asset industry. He has said he plans to give away 99 percent of his wealth, and that he could spend up to $100 million (nearly Rs. 800 crore) supporting candidates in the 2024 election cycle

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MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Set to Available for Order Starting July 8, Launch on July 15

Apple, in its recent announcement, has confirmed that MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip will be available for orders starting July 8. Meanwhile, the launch for MacBook Air (2022) is set for July 15. The upcoming MacBook Air is coming in four colour variants — Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, and Starlight.

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Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ...

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Amazon Collaborates With Just Eat to Offer Free Grubhub Delivery in US for Prime Members

Amazon Prime customers in the United States will be able to receive a year of free restaurant delivery through Grubhub+ under a deal announced on Wednesday by Just Eat Takeaway.com. Under the deal, Prime members will have access to hundreds of thousands of restaurants on Grubhub.

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Amazon to Host Prime Day on July 23-24 With 50 Percent Higher Membership Fee

Amazon India will host its annual sales programme Prime Day on July 23 and 24, which new users will be able to access after paying about 50 percent higher membership fee compared to last year's event. The company increased prime membership fee to Rs. 1,499 per year around Diwali from Rs. 999 earlier.

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EU Agrees Rulebook for 'Wild West' Crypto Markets: What Are the New Rules and How Will It Affect in Future?

The European Union last week reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate the "Wild West" crypto market. Now, the crypto firms that want to issue and sell digital tokens in an EU state will have to obtain a licence from a national regulator.

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WhatsApp's New Scam is Offering Users Free Visa, Job Benefits in the UK: Here’s How NOT to Fall for It

A new scam has been reported on WhatsApp, in which users are reportedly receiving messages regarding job employment offers in the United Kingdom.

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Delhi Government Mandates Electric Fleet for Cab Aggregators, Food Delivery Firms by April 1, 2030

The Delhi government's draft aggregator policy has mandated cab companies, food delivery firms and e-commerce entities to transition to an all-electric fleet by April 1, 2030. It has also proposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 per vehicle if a company fails to make the transition.

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Tesla Should Rethink Production Plans After Deliveries Fall for First Time in Two Years: Wall Street Analysts

Elon Musk's Tesla will need to rethink its production plans to protect its profits, opines Wall Street analysts. Tesla reported a fall in quarterly deliveries for the first time in two years. Beijing's zero-COVID policy along with supply chain issues hit production at Tesla's largest factory in Shanghai.

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Former TikTok Gaming Head to Launch Blockchain Games Startup as Big Players Keep Away

Former TikTok's gaming head, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup Meta0 as one of two co-founders. Fung said he left TikTok after seeing an opportunity to offer a solution to the current segregated nature of infrastructure options available to developers looking to build blockchain games.

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IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Alternative to ACs With Radiative Cooling System Which Needs No Electricity

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have designed an affordable 'radiative cooler' coating material. The new system will act as an alternative to air-conditioners. For daytime operation, these coolers need to reflect entire solar radiation.

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Bitcoin, Ether Enter July Trading Rink With Minor Losses, Majority Altcoins Stay Low on Value Marks

As per international exchanges like Binance and CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin values were around $19,101 (roughly Rs. 15.08 lakh) on Monday, July 4 after incurring small dips. Ether, Biance Coin, Polkadot, and Polygon also tumbled down the price charts, following BTC. Surprisingly, Dogecoin reeled-in gains, small but significant. Shiba Inu and other altcoins like Solana and ...

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IT Department Says Taxpayers Facing Issues Accessing E-Filing Portal, Infosys Taking ‘Proactive Measures’

The Income Tax Department announced on Saturday that taxpayers were facing issues with accessing the ITD e-filing portal, and that IT firm Infosys was taking “proactive measures” to deal with the irregular traffic on the portal. The new e-filing portal has faced intermittent issues since it was launched in June 2021, as professionals and taxpayers have experienced...

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Chakda 'Xpress Filming: Anushka Sharma Wraps First Schedule of Production on Netflix Movie

Anushka Sharma announced Saturday that she has completed the first schedule of filming on her upcoming movie “Chakda 'Xpress”, a biopic on former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. Chakda 'Xpress will release on Netflix.

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Moto G42 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Moto G42 India launch is taking place today. Meanwhile, the price of the Motorola phone has been tipped online.

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Tesla Sales Fall to Lowest Quarterly Level Amid Supply Chain Issues, Pandemic Restrictions in China

Tesla announced on Saturday that its sales from April through June were at its lowest quarterly level since the last quarter of 2021, as the electric car manufacturer grapples with with supply chain challenges and Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in China. The company said it sold more than 254,000 cars and SUVs from April through June, representing an 18 percent drop f...

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Google Says to Delete Users’ Location History for Abortion Clinics, Domestic Violence Centres

Google has announced to delete users' location history for visits to abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought, according to an official blog. The change will take place in the coming weeks. The announcement comes a week after US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights.

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Donald Trump’s Social Media Firm Said to Receive Subpoenas From SEC, Federal Jury

Donald Trump's social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has received subpoenas from a federal jury as well as SEC, according to a public disclosure filed by Digital World Acquisition. Earlier this week, Digital World, which has plans to buy Trump Media, received subpoenas from the same grand jury.

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Hyderabad Plans to Set Up 330 EV Charging Centres Based on Feasibility of Locations

Hyderabad is planning to inaugurate 330 new EV charging centres in the state as part of the policies of the Centre and the State government to cut down carbon emission and encourage the use of electric vehicles. Each proposed location has high-speed charging with DC-001(15KW) capacity and low charging with C (122-150 KW ) capacity facilities.

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iPhone 14 Demand Likely to Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors, retails, and scalpers have to pay the highest prepaid deposit ever for the upcoming Apple smartphone to ensure sufficient supply.

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OnePlus 10RT Spotted on BIS Certification, India Launch Imminent, Specifications Tipped: Report

OnePlus 10RT is said to launch in India soon as the smartphone has reportedly been spotted on the BIS India database. Some specifications of the smarpthone have been tipped as well.

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Tether Announces to Reduce Commercial Paper Holdings by July End Amid Crypto Gloom

Tether, the world's largest stablecoin, has announced on Friday to cut its commercial paper holdings by around 58 percent as part of an earlier commitment to reduce its exposure to riskier assets. The company aims to reduce its commercial paper holdings to zero in near future.

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TikTok Said to Reassure Lawmakers on US Data Security, Writes Letter to Ensure Information Transfer to Oracle

TikTok has reportedly written to the US senators to ensure that it was working on a final agreement with the Biden Administration that would "fully safeguard user data and US national security interests." The letter assured that the short video app was working with Oracle on "new advanced data security controls that we hope to finalise in the near future."

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