Technology, Mobiles tabs, 9th Jan 2019, News & Stories from India

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Mobileye, bought by Intel in 2017 for $15 billion, has been making inroads in China, the world’s biggest auto market where self-driving projects are being rolled out at pace.

Mobileye leads Israeli charge into China's autonomous car market

Chinese investment in Israeli technology has been on the rise for years.

09 Jan 2019 11:43 AM

Less than two months before the crash, Riley's parents had a limiter installed at a Tesla service center to prevent the vehicle from reaching over 85 mph, but it was removed at another Tesla service visit without his parents' knowledge, the law firm said here (Photo-AP)

Defective battery: Tesla sued for passenger death

A Tesla driven by Barrett Riley with passenger Edgar Monserratt Martinez crashed into a concrete wall and erupted in flames.

09 Jan 2019 11:39 AM

Kunpeng 920 integrates 64 cores at a frequency of 2.6GHz.

Huawei announces industry’s highest performance ARM-based CPU

Kunpeng 920 is the industry's highest-performance ARM-based server CPU using the cutting-edge 7nm process.

09 Jan 2019 11:31 AM

The so-called Transonic Truss-Braced Wing aircraft boasts a 170-foot (52 meter) wingspan that sits atop the fuselage and is braced from underneath by a truss in a design reminiscent of biplanes from the early years of aviation.

Boeing unveils ultra-thin wings on new jets

Boeing and NASA have been studying the concept plane for nearly a decade.

09 Jan 2019 11:29 AM

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao was informed by the central government's standing counsel Rajesh Gogna that they are led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta who was not available for the day. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC to hear on Jan 16 appeal of AJL, publisher of National Herald

The court listed the matter for hearing on January 16 after both the sides consented to it.

09 Jan 2019 11:13 AM

Hardik Pandya issues apology for sexist, misogynistic remarks on TV show

The 25-year-old all-rounder has provoked a backlash after the comments he made on the celebrity chat show hosted by film maker Karan Johar.

09 Jan 2019 11:09 AM

Verma was reinstated by the Supreme Court which scrapped a government order of divesting him of his powers and sending him on forced leave. (Photo: File)

CBI chief Alok Verma resumes office after 77 days of forced leave

While reinstating him, the top court said that Verma cannot take any major policy decision for now.

09 Jan 2019 11:07 AM

Jet Airways and SBI did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

Indian banks propose USD 900 million turnaround plan for Jet Airways: report

Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways are likely to infuse USD 450 million together in Jet Airways.

09 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it was assisting the Australian Federal Police at a number of incidents at embassies across Melbourne. (Photo: Twitter)

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, others in Melbourne

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

09 Jan 2019 10:48 AM

Zuckerberg sounded his plan in a Facebook post, which has been a regular feature when he airs his New Year’s resolutions that in the past have included personal goals such as learning Mandarin to reading two books a month.

Mark Zuckerberg plans public debates about tech for 2019 personal challenge

Mark will fix issues such as the use of the platform for hate speech, spreading misinformation and political meddling.

09 Jan 2019 10:37 AM

Samsung estimated a 29 per cent drop in quarterly profit, its first decline in two years, as it flagged tough memory chip and mobile phone markets.

LG Q4 profit drop: Analysts point to thinning TV margins

Revenue likely fell 7 per cent to 15.8 trillion won.

09 Jan 2019 10:35 AM

Whether by generating alerts about drowsiness, unfastened seat belts or wallets left in the backseat, the emerging technology aims not only to cut back on distracted driving and other undesirable behavior, but eventually help automakers and ride-hailing companies make money from data generated inside the vehicle.

New tech at CES monitors you inside car

In-car sensor technology is deemed critical to the full deployment of self-driving cars.

09 Jan 2019 10:34 AM

US authorities allege CFO Meng Wanzhou deceived international banks into clearing transactions with Iran by claiming the two companies were independent of Huawei, when in fact Huawei controlled them.

New documents link Huawei to suspected front companies in Iran, Syria

The documents reveal that a high-level Huawei executive appears to have been appointed Skycom’s Iran manager.

09 Jan 2019 10:31 AM

For performing any transaction, the customer shall be free to use any of the cards registered with the token requestor app.

RBI issues card payments tokenisation guidelines

Based on risk perception, card issuers may decide whether to allow cards issued by them to be registered by a token requestor.

09 Jan 2019 10:28 AM

The data from PitchBook showed that both Berlin and Paris gained ground against London in the race for funds across Europe, and that London failed to match the record levels it attracted in 2017, but the gap still remained significant.

London remains top destination for European tech funding

Technology companies in London attracted 1.8 billion pounds ($2.3 billion) in venture capital funding.

09 Jan 2019 10:28 AM

The 10 central trade unions (CTUs) which have given a call for the two-day Bharat Bandh are protesting the government's snub of their 12-point charter of demands seeking minimum wage of Rs 18,000, social security for all workers and issue related to price rise. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Central Trade Unions' nationwide strike enters day 2

According to the reports, public transport and banking services remain disrupted for the second day in some states.

09 Jan 2019 10:27 AM

Apple asked its suppliers late last month to produce fewer-than-planned models of the XS, XS Max and XR, Nikkei said, citing sources with knowledge of the request.

Apple cuts Q1 production plan for new iPhones

Many analysts and consumers have said the new iPhones are overpriced.

09 Jan 2019 10:25 AM

Cook appeared to be referring to comments that Qualcomm Chief Executive Steve Mollenkopf made in November on CNBC, in which he said the chip supplier was “on the doorstep of finding a resolution.”

Apple CEO's comment misleading: Qualcomm

Qualcomm’s spokesperson said the company stands by Mollenkopf’s remarks.

09 Jan 2019 10:23 AM

'Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare. It is now spreading its head like a multi-headed monster,' Rawat said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Terrorism to stay as long as nations sponsor it as state policy: Army chief

Rawat said that there should be a control on social media as it is becoming a source of spreading radicalisation.

09 Jan 2019 10:16 AM

The unit was also boosted by a higher opening of the domestic equities market tracking positive cues from Asian stocks.

Rupee rebounds 7 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee opened higher at 70.08 but it slipped partially to quote higher at 70.14.

09 Jan 2019 10:13 AM

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