Technology, Mobiles tabs, 13th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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The European Commission found Google had abused its market dominance since 2011 with practices such as forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and its Chrome browser.

India antitrust watchdog probes accusations that Google abused Android

The CCI has for the past six months been reviewing a case similar to one Google faced in Europe that led to a fine of 4.34 billion euro.

13 Feb 2019 10:25 AM

The 61-year-old former boss of the notorious Sinaloa cartel -- famed for his brazen escapes from Mexican prisons -- faces life in prison. (Photo:AFP)

New York jury convicts Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo'

Mexican mobster Joaquin

13 Feb 2019 10:24 AM

Over 15.73 crore loans amounting to Rs 7.59 lakh crore have been extended by MLIs under PMMY.

NPA under Mudra Yojana stands at Rs 7,277 crore

Almost 73 per cent of the loans under PMMY have been extended to women borrowers.

13 Feb 2019 10:20 AM

The NSE Nifty too climbed 29.20 points, to 10,860.60. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex rises over 150 points on easing inflation, positive global cues

The 30-share barometer was trading higher by 169.36 points, or 0.47 per cent, at 36,322.97.

13 Feb 2019 10:13 AM

Twitter CEO says his and other tech firms have not combated abuse enough

The company has been investing heavily to improve what Dorsey has described as the ‘collective health’ of Twitter.

13 Feb 2019 10:10 AM

Trump said he has no plans to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the immediate future or at the end of March. (File Photo)

China wants deal with US very badly says Donald Trump

A high-powered American delegation led by Lighthizer is currently in China for negotiations.

13 Feb 2019 10:08 AM

Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. (Photo: Representational | File)

2 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J&K's Budgam

Identities and affiliations of the killed terrorists are being ascertained.

13 Feb 2019 9:57 AM

Members of both Houses attended the event where President Kovind unveiled the life-size portrait of the former prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | @rashtrapatibhvn)

'Vajpayee never had anger against opposition': Ghulam Nabi Azad

Speaking at a function to unveil a life-size portrait of Vajpayee, Azad said the former PM will always be remembered for his speeches.

13 Feb 2019 9:47 AM

The petition, sent by a group that previously dragged WhatsApp to court and a right-wing political activist, comes a day after the panel summoned Twitter chief Jack Dorsey to discuss ways to safeguard citizens’ rights on social media and online platforms.

Indian lawmakers urged to summon global heads of Facebook, other tech giants

IT panel to seek from social media firms a status report on the transfer of sensitive personal data of millions of Indians.

13 Feb 2019 9:36 AM

Charles King, president at technology consulting firm Pund-IT, described extending Watson to other clouds as “a significant step forward in making Watson AI more customer-friendly.”

Watson AI services will now work on any cloud: IBM

With the change, companies will be able to use Watson AI tools such as Watson Assistant.

13 Feb 2019 9:35 AM

The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs has said the bill poses more of a risk to the functioning of the Russian Internet segment than the alleged threats from foreign countries that the bill seeks to counter.The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs has said the bill poses more of a risk to the functioning of the Russian Internet segment than the alleged threats from foreign countries that the bill seeks to counter.

Russian lawmakers back bill on 'sovereign' Internet

The bill seeks to route Russian web traffic and data through points controlled by state authorities.

13 Feb 2019 9:34 AM

Apple has sharpened its focus on its services business to cushion any blows from a slowing smartphone market. In the quarter ended December, services gross margin hit 63 per cent, up from 58.3 per cent a year ago.

Apple's terms for subscription news service face resistance from publishers

The iPhone maker charges a 30 per cent transaction fee to software developers who sell apps through iTunes and its App Store.

13 Feb 2019 9:33 AM

Ushr and Dynamic Map Platform plan to invest more than 10 billion yen in collecting road data in Japan and the United States, which will be used by various automakers.

Japanese self-drive cars map developer to buy rival US startup

The takeover bid was expected to be lodged as soon as Wednesday, Nikkei reported.

13 Feb 2019 9:31 AM

Walmart confirmed the previously unreported decision, and said it still partners with seven delivery firms, including DoorDash and Postmates, four of which it signed up in January.

Walmart, Google-backed Deliv end online grocery partnership

Walmart began bolstering its partnerships with third-party courier firms to reach consumers in 100 US cities last year.

13 Feb 2019 9:28 AM

Revenue from the cloud security business - which helps data centers operate and deliver content securely - rose 36 per cent to $185 million in the quarter.

Akamai earnings beat on cyber-security strength

Akamai also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group of Japan.

13 Feb 2019 9:27 AM

Luminate, founded in 2017, says its technology can securely connect users from any device, anywhere in the world, to corporate applications on-premises and in the cloud.

Symantec acquires Israel's Luminate, with an eye on cloud security

Symantec said it acquired Israel’s Luminate Security in an effort to boost its security systems for cloud computing.

13 Feb 2019 9:26 AM

US intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia used social media during the 2016 US elections to sway voters. Moscow denies that charge.

Twitter, other tech firms have not combated abuse enough: Twitter CEO

Dorsey said he does not like how Twitter tends to incentivize outrage.

13 Feb 2019 9:25 AM

The arrested accused has been identified as Faizal Saifi who targeted the 21-year-old girl, his former lover.(Representational image)

Man arrested for raping ex-lover

The police said that the duo was in a relationship since 2017 and had gone separate ways recently.

13 Feb 2019 3:38 AM

This rally was arranged by Club Energy, a resource energy conservation programme by Tata Power.

600 students take part in energy conservation rally

Nearly 1,500 people from Kurla were sensitised about energy conservation and saving the ecosystem through saying no to plastic.

13 Feb 2019 3:36 AM

A group of wrestlers had carved out a small Akhara at the space provided by the MBMC at its community hall in Bhayandar.

MBMC gives new lease of life to Akhara

The concerned organisations will have to aid in maintenance and repairs of the municipal premise.

13 Feb 2019 3:33 AM

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