Netflix Removes a Designated Survivor Episode in Turkey

Netflix has removed an episode of Designated Survivor from its platform in Turkey, in compliance with local law. Turkey’s censor board, the Radio and Television Supreme Council, had objected to the depiction of a fictitious Turkish president.

Industry Dialogue: COVID Disruption is Proof That We Need to be Serious About 5G Networks in India

5G will help in easing out on the network congestion thereby improving user experience while streaming videos across platforms. It will also provide a smart data pipe for content; monetize broadcast spectrum and provide live streaming on-the-go sans data caps.

Amazon Warns Coronavirus Expenses Could Make It Post First Quarterly Loss in Five Years

Amazon.com on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least $4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including plans to test its workforce for COVID-19.

Jio Unveils JioMeet Video Conferencing Platform to take on Zoom, Google Meet

Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening.

Zoom Does Not Have More Than 300 Million Daily Active Users Just 'Participants'

Shares of the video conferencing app also fell nearly 7% to $136.86 after the reports came out.

Intel 10th-Gen Desktop CPUs Are Here Headed by the Mighty 10-Core Core-9 10900K

Intel is pushing the boundaries once again with its new 10th-gen Comet Lake processor range for consumer desktops.

Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall in Q1, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow

Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.

Apple Services Business Hits All-Time Record to Soften The COVID Impact on The iPhone Sales

Services such as Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ are raking in record revenues for the company. At the same time, products such as the AirPods, HomePod and accessories for the Apple Watch and the iPad Pro, to name a few, are also doing well.

New Smartphone Battery Tech by Indian Scientists Can Keep Your Phone Charged for Days

Scientists may have overcome the rapid battery degradation issue in Lithium-sulfur ion batteries, hence finally making them commercially viable.

Facebook Stock Soars in Q1 Earnings After Initial Drop Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The social networking giant also said it counts 2.99 billion monthly users across its family of apps, compared to 2.89 billion in the previous quarter.

Redmi Note 9 to Launch Today: Here’s How to Watch Live Stream

The Redmi Note 9 is going to launch globally and Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Note 10 Lite globally.

Lyft to Lay Off 982 Workers, Cut Salaries Due to Virus Outbreak

The job cuts are part of a restructuring plan to reduce expenses "in light of the ongoing economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the company's business," Lyft said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Apple, Google to Release Early Versions of Contact Tracing Tool to Developers

The two Silicon Valley companies, whose operating systems power 99 percent of the world's smartphones, had said earlier this month that they would work together to create contact tracing technology to slow the virus spread.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Set in Vikings Era: What the Game Storyline May Feature

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla still remains some distance away in the future, but more details should be released in the coming months.

Government Developing a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Solution for Feature Phones: IT Minister R S Prasad

Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has revealed that the Indian government is working on a COVID-19 contact tracing solution for feature phones.

Apple 'Disbaled' FaceTime on Older iPhones and Now it Has to Pay $18 Million For Damages

Over 3.6 million devices are said to have been affected by the update and each class member will receive an estimated $3.

Over 40 Million Fake COVID-19 Content on Facebook, Be Aware Before You Read

Facebook has introduced Covid-19 Information Center on the app in order to limit the spread of misinformation related to Covid-19.

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Closer to Release, Spotted Again in Latest Beta Version: Report

WhatsApp has a massive userbase across the globe and its parent company Facebook has been trying to make it even more feature rich and easy to use. The company has been reportedly testing a multi-device feature that will allow users to have the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time.

Facebook Hits Record 3 Billion Monthly Users Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Facebook is witnessing a massive surge in its userbase owning to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown placed in several countries. The company today announced that for the first time, more than 3 billion people were actively using the company's platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger each month.

Facebook Issues 40 Million Warning Labels to Identify Misleading Content Related to COVID-19

Facebook has introduced Covid-19 Information Center on the app in order to limit the spread of misinformation related to Covid-19.

Aarogya Setu Registration Will be Mandatory to Setup New Phone: Govt Sources

Nodal agencies will get in touch with the smartphone supply chain to have the app installed on all new smartphones.

Oyo Said to Offload More Loss-Making Hotels Amid Pandemic

India's Oyo Hotels and Homes, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to offload more properties around the world, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts it to speed up a retreat from a rapid global expansion.

Paytm Mall Receives 3.5 Lakh Requests to Deliver Mobile, Laptops Amid Covid-19 lockdown

The company said it has also received over two lakh e-mails from customers for delivering the non-essential items with demand for mobile phones rising 200 percent.

HCARD, a Robot Built by Indian Scientists, to Offer Contactless Treatment in Hospitals

Alongside the HCARD robot, CSIR's labs have been further contributing with contactless hospital waste management systems, sanitisation services and more.

TikTok Tops 2 Billion Downloads, India Accounts for Over 600 Million: Sensor Tower

TikTok, a popular short-video app, has achieved 2 billion downloads via Google Play Store and App Store. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the first quarter of 2020 has been the best so far for TikTok, as it managed to accumulate 315 million installs.

Indian DC Fans on Streaming Left in the Dark as Hooq Shuts Down

The Arrowverse is (partly) gone. Well, sort of. The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow are not available on streaming in India anymore — they were on both Hooq and Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to a tie-up between the two — as Hooq has shut down.

Microsoft Reports Boost in Teams, Xbox Usage in Q1 Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns

Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and playing from home because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Laptops on a Budget For the Work From Home Warriors: These Are The Top Picks Under Rs 40,000

Here are some of the best budget laptops, some running Windows 10 and some Google Chromebook options, which you must add to your arsenal of work from home tools.

Microsoft Teams Has 75 Million Active Users Daily, While Zoom Continues to Confuse Numbers

Zoom had earlier claimed that they had surpassed 300 million daily users globally. Now, they simply say “300 million daily Zoom meeting participants”. That is just not the same thing.

Apple & Google Are Testing COVID Exposure Notification API: This is How Contact Tracing Will Work

The proposed solution will work in two stages. The first are the APIs that are now available on iOS for iPhones and Android OS for Android phones. The second will be an integration of contact tracing tech within Android and iOS.

Apple and Google Have Started Testing their COVID-19 Exposure Notification API

The companies say the first seeds of the exposure notification Application Programming Interface (API) to select developers associated with public health authorities (PHAs) around the world.

Coronavirus Impact: Amazon India Extends Support to SMB Logistic Partners With Special Fund

This Partner Support Fund for SMBs in logistics will be available to Delivery Service Partners (DSP) and select Transportation partners in India.

Exclusive | Overpriced N95 Face Masks That You Bought on Shopping Sites Could Be Fake

The investigation brings to light the issue of unverified sellers cashing in on keywords and marketing products against the policies of e-commerce sites.

Industry Dialogue: There is The Need For an Anonymous Yet Open Flow of Data For Contact Tracing

A fairly straightforward yet key process, contact tracing is attempting to determine every person that an infected individual has come into contact with. It is a crucial tool to help identify those people who are infected or might potentially be infected to ‘flatten the curve’.

Samsung Warns of Profit Slide in Q2 as Coronavirus Ravages Tech Sphere

Samsung said its profit will likely decline in the April-June quarter with the pandemic pushing down the sales of mobile and household devices.

Jio-Facebook Deal to Bring 60mn Small Businesses Online Via WhatsApp: FB India MD

Ajit Mohan, VP and MD of Facebook India, also said to CNBC-TV18 that the deal between the two companies will allow both to collaborate on more projects.

OnePlus Z India Launch Might Happen in July, Expected to Come With Affordable Pricing

OnePlus is allegedly planning to launch a new smartphone in July which could be the previously rumoured OnePlus Z.

WhatsApp Gets Facebook Messenger Rooms Integration in Latest Beta Version, Feature Not Functional Yet: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the Facebook Messenger Rooms integration on the beta version of its app for Android. The development was spotted in the version 2.20.139 beta for Android.

OnePlus Z Launching in July, Could Come With Affordable Pricing

OnePlus is allegedly planning to launch a new smartphone in July which could be the previously rumoured OnePlus Z.

Google is Adding 30 Lakh New Users on Meet Daily as Video Calls Surge

Meet has also witnessed a 30-fold increase in usage since January ever since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out.

Apple Hopes Affordable iPhone and Discounts Will Help Create Demand in China

While iPhone retail stores are shut in the United States and Europe, China is the only major market where Apple has been able to reopen all shops.

WhatsApp Looks to Enter Lending Market in India: Report

Facebook is reportedly already working on entering the lending space in India. In a regulatory filing, the company has mentioned credit as one of its business plans in India.

Paris Photo Fair Organizers Launch Online Catalogue as COVID-19 Cancels Physical Event

The online viewing room, open to the public through April 30, gives access to more than 1,200 photographic works by world-renowned painters around the world.

Realme PaySa Teased to Get UPI-Based Payments Support ‘Soon’

Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.

Realme PaySa Teased to Get UPI-Based Payments Support ‘Soon’

Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.

Netflix, T-Series in ‘Final’ Talks to Bring Multiple Movies Directly to Streaming: Report

Netflix is reportedly in final talks with T-Series over a multi-film deal that would bring the latter’s upcoming movies — stuck in limbo with theatres shut due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — directly to streaming. Amitabh Bachchan’s Jhund, Kiara Advani’s Indoo Ki Jawani, and Anurag Basu’s Ludo are in discussion.

Zoom: US Authorities Reportedly Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Surveillance

Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.

Exclusive | The Overpriced N95 Masks That You Are Buying on Shopping Websites Could Be Fake

The investigation brings to light the issue of unverified sellers cashing in on keywords and marketing products against the policies of e-commerce sites.

YouTube Expands Fact-Check Features to US Video Searches During COVID-19 Pandemic

YouTube, the video service of Alphabet's Google, said on Tuesday it would start showing text and links from third-party fact-checkers to US viewers, part of efforts to curb misinformation on the site during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oscars Allows Streaming Movies to Qualify Due to Coronavirus Disruptions to Movie Theatres

Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said Tuesday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

Zomato Makes 'Contactless Dining' Feature Free For Restaurants For Next Six Months

Zomato last week announced a "contactless dining" feature to help restaurants increase trust and confidence of customers during coronavirus pandemic.

Pixel Buds 2 Finally Go On Sale, But Will They Come to India?

Google's true wireless earbuds are finally out adding to the numerous options out there, but these just might be the best ones for an Android user.

Google Parent Alphabet Says Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2

A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.

WhatsApp Voice And Video Calls Can Now Have 8 Participants: Here is How to Use it

It is still lesser than 32 participants that Apple FaceTime allows, the 12-person limit that Google Duo now has, Skype and Facebook Messenger Rooms which supports 50 participants and Zoom that allows 100 people in a group call.

PayPal Releases Global Impact Report, Processed $16 Billion in Contributions in 2019

PayPal said it has also taken steps to help more than 24 million merchants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

TikTok Launches Donation Stickers to Allow Creators to Raise Funds for Coronavirus Relief

TikTok, popular short video sharing app, has made several efforts to help with the fight against coronavirus pandemic. Now, the app has added a new feature – donation stickers - that will help creators raise funds for coronavirus relief. These Donation Stickers are available on the app and can be used just like other creative effects in both vide...

Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge 3+ For Faster Charging on Affordable Smartphones

Quick Charge 3+ will be available first on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G, followed by other new Snapdragon platforms across tiers.

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update Launching on May 7: Here’s Everything We Know

The next update is expected to bring new features including a revamped version of the Miramar map.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: This ThinkPad Superleggera Laptop Retains Robustness & Performance

The thing with the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 is that it is delivering on exactly what it promised, from the outset. The same robust business laptop usage experience that the more expensive ThinkPad series offers, but on a tighter budget.

Angry Birds Maker Rovio Reports Increase in Number of Downloads

Rovio stuck to its 2020 target for adjusted operating profit to improve from the previous year, although it refrained from providing a full-year revenue forecast.

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update to Release on May 7, Miramar 2.0 Map and a Lot More Expected

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update is expected to include a new version of Miramar map called Miramar 2.0, a Safety Scramble Mode, and a Jungle Adventure Guide Mode, along with other changes.

Amazon Prime Video May 2020 Releases: Thappad, Jumanji: The Next Level, and More

Thappad movie, Jumanji: The Next Level, Anushka Sharma-produced Paatal Lok, Amitabh Bachchan cameo in Ab Aani CD (Marathi), Tom Hanks-led A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — the biggest TV shows and movies coming to Amazon Prime Video India in May 2020.

Vivo Overthrows Samsung to Become Second Largest Smartphone Vendor in India

While this might be good news for Chinese smartphone makers, it is notable that all manufacturers are expected to witness a sharp decline in sales in the coming quarter due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update to Release on May 7, Miramar 2.0 Map and a Lot More Expected

PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update is expected to include a new version of Miramar map called Miramar 2.0, a Safety Scramble Mode, and a Jungle Adventure Guide Mode, along with other changes.

Airtel Inks $1 Billion Multi-year Deal With Nokia to Enhance 5G Network Capacity in India

Nokia which is the largest 4G vendor in Airtel network in India will help lay the foundation for providing 5G connectivity in the future.

WhatsApp Takes on Zoom With Increased Group Call Limit for iPhone Users: How to Use it

The method to start a WhatsApp group voice or video call remains unchanged; however, you will now have the option to add seven more people, instead of just three.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) With Android Go Unveiled in India: All The Details Here

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) price in India starts from Rs 6,299. This price is for the 16GB storage and 1GB RAM.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. Download or stream the full movie online. With that, the Skywalker saga is complete on streaming in India.

Xiaomi Officially Unveils MIUI 12: Here Are All The Phones Getting The Update

Xiaomi has released an early list of devices that will be getting its new MIUI 12 update in the coming months.

Amazon Partners With Indian Railways to Deliver Orders Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Amazon has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Railways to transport consignments via “COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains” across the country.

France Launches "AlloCovid", an AI Voice Assistant Service to Help COVID-19 Patients

Anybody in France can now ring the "AlloCovid" service, which is easily accessible to old people who prefer telephones than mobile apps or filling forms.

HP Announces New Manufacturing Facility to Address Growing PC Demands

HP has been growing in India, consistently registering double-digit revenue growth. According to the IDC, almost every third PC and every second printer being sold in India belongs to HP.

Extraction Ending: Its Ambiguity Is a Compromise, Says Director Sam Hargrave

Extraction — the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth — ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave revealed that was purposeful, because he wants the audience to pick what works better for them.

Twitter Turns Off Its SMS Service in Most Countries Owing to Security Concerns

The ability to receive tweet notifications via SMS has been disabled in many countries.

Xiaomi Patent Application Reveals Foldable Phone With Twisting Camera System

The patent for a twisting camera module has been filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administrations.

Contactless Dining Will be Massive, And This is How Paytm Wants The New Reality to Look Like

What Paytm intends to do is generate a unique QR code for partner restaurants and eateries, which will be prominently displayed at these establishments. A user can open their Paytm app, scan the QR code, browse the menu option and place the order instantly.

UFOs Are Real: Does This Mean Aliens Have Been Visiting Earth All Along?

Even though these videos are now available for everyone to see, there is still no official explanation as to what these aircrafts are, any identification or whether they were further tracked or not.

Uber Offers Discounted Trips to 2.5 Million UK Health and Care Workers

The ride-hailing service said it had worked with governments and healthcare institutions around the world to set up Uber Medics to provide workers with free and discounted rides to and from hospitals, health centres and care homes.

WhatsApp Claims 70 Percent Reduction in Highly Forwarded Messages Since It Limited Sharing to 1 Contact

WhatsApp has been doing its part to stop the spread of misinformation and highly forwarded messages and the company claims there has been a 70 percent reduction in highly forwarded messages.

Thappad, The Goldfinch Out in May on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has announced release dates for two upcoming films in the Taapsee Pannu-starrer social drama Thappad (May 1), and the Ansel Elgort-led book adaptation The Goldfinch (May 8).

HP Announces New Manufacturing Facility to Address Drop in PC Demands

HP has been growing in India, consistently registering double-digit revenue growth. According to the IDC, almost every third PC and every second printer being sold in India belongs to HP.

Amazon Echo Show 8 Review: Everyone At Home Will Bond With This Smart Display, in Their Own Way

The Amazon Echo Show 8 matches up well to the more expensive Echo Show and has the same audio hardware too. You will be able to call out to Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, TuneIn, JioSaavn, Gaana or Hungama Music for the soundtrack to your day.

Industry Dialogue: For Companies & Users, Data Privacy & Security Must Never be an Afterthought

While digital inclusion brings a host of benefits, it is also the apt time to evaluate the need for better data security and privacy policies, and guard our interests from malicious cyberattacks. There are many ways in which companies could address data security and privacy during COVID-19.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Leaked Specs Suggest 48-Megapixel Camera, 5000mAh Battery

Some fresh leaks have once brought the Samsung Galaxy A21s in the news again which could go on to be a new budget offering from the company.