Technology
India top over-performer in frontier technologies
Over-performance is measured as the difference between the actual index rankings and the estimated index rankings based on per capita income
Koo crosses 3 million users, popularity surges amid Twitter row
The company is strongly positioning the app as part of India's self-reliant journey
Explainer: The Indian Twitter rival staging a Koo
Twitter has locked horns with New Delhi this month over the order to remove more than 1,100 accounts and posts on farmer protests
Twitter seeks dialogue with IT Minister after order to block 1,178 accounts
The microblogging platform also noted that safety of its employees is a 'top priority'
Majority of WhatsApp users may not use pay features if it shares info with FB: Survey
The survey conducted around Whatsapp new proposed policy across the country covering over 17,000 respondents
Mobiles & Tabs
Vivo releases Apex 2020 concept phone with edgeless display, Gimbal camera
The Vivo Apex 2020 is seen sporting a 48-megapixel Gimbal camera at the back, along with 5-7.5X optical zoom.
Out of nowhere Samsung just launched a secret weapon against Chinese flagships
Samsung launches its most premium smartphone in A Series with Galaxy A71.
OnePlus 8 series may get here faster than you think, mid-April launch expected
The Chinese premium smartphone maker is likely to launch the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite together
Honor 9X Pro coming this month-end but without Google suite, as Huawei blacklisted by US firms
The United States government barred its companies from supplying software and hardware to Huawei in May last year.
Annoyed by the bugs on your iPhone? The latest software update available now fixes it all
Now your phone will use less space to store photos, and you get an iCloud Drive folder enabling instant file sharing, among other things
Gadgets
FINGERS launch Solitaire 2.1 wood-encased speakers
Exclusive in design, quality, sound and bass to deliver a pure and exceptional sound experience.
Bride in Bareilly, groom in Mumbai: Bollywood-style big fat Indian wedding now goes online
Eager to go ahead with auspicious dates, couples marry online, complete with cousins dancing in coordination from across various locations
Google brings Titan Security Keys to more regions
The phishing-resistant hardware security keys for two-factor authentication are now available in more countries.
No-focus camera made by Indian-led team could make smartphones less bulky
The single flat lens can reduce the weight, complexity and cost of cameras, says lead researcher Rajesh Menon
IIT Guwahati follows Chennai startup's lead, develops drone to sanitise large areas
Several states are considering using drones to disinfect localities without putting workers at risk
Reviews
OnePlus 5T review: A superb flagship for the price conscious
The OnePlus 5T carries forward all the positive vibes of its predecessor and irons out almost all of its shortcomings.
Harman AKG Y500 review: Hey good lookin'
Priced at Rs 9,499 smack in the mid-range of headphones, these headphones had features aplenty but still left us wanting for more
Nokia releases first Android 9 Pie update for Nokia 7 plus
This upgrade builds upon the features of Android 8.0 Oreo, and focuses on a better experience with emphasis on AI and machine learning.
Epson WorkForce WF-100 review: Executive printing on the go
The Epson WF-100 portable printer comes as a relief for those in need of a portable document printer.
Apple’s new patents showcase Flexible support structures
Apple files a series of foldable product accessories which can be applied to iPhone, iPad and iMacs.
In Other news
Tech This Week | With ARM in kitty, Nvidia most impressive firm you never heard of
This deal is going to serve as an important development in the chip war being waged between the US and China.
Robotic technology deployed by Air India to disinfect aircraft interiors
Air India Express said there are plans to extend this technology for its aircraft operating from other airports in its network in India
WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticism
The policy change was originally scheduled to come into effect on February 8, the Facebook-owned company said
Facebook to 'turn down the temperature' by reducing political talk on the platform
The move comes as Facebook wrangles with whether Trump's suspension from the network for 'fomenting insurrection' should stand
Cyber criminals hack tech company whose software is used by US state and local governments
The extent of the breach is unclear, but the company Tyler Technologies told customers that it affected only internal files.