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Working student Leon Rottmann and Katharina Obladen (R) stand at the mechanics workshop of the Startup UVIS UV-Innovative Solutions in Cologne, western Germany, on April 22, 2020. Three blue-glowing UVC lamps line the inside of the rectangular metal case. (Photo | AFP)

German startup's escalator disinfecting fitment in demand across globe...

Europe's largest elevator and escalator makers Thyssenkrupp, Schindler, Otis and Kone were early customers but demand...

26 April 2020 1:46 PM IST

BSNL landline users who opt for the plan get up to 5GB data daily at a speed of 10 Mbps, after which the speed falls to 1Mbps.

BSNL extends free broadband plan to aid work from home till May 19

Landline users can call 1800-345-1504 to register for the free internet plan

25 April 2020 6:58 PM IST

On March 21, 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised for his companys handling of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, whereby the third-party company got access to user data which it is accused of having used to manipulate voters in the 2016 US election with targeted political ads.

Court approves USD 5 billion fine on Facebook for data privacy...

Facebook made a deal with US Federal Trade Commission on fine, but privacy activists say it's too little for the...

25 April 2020 3:23 PM IST

Facebook users will be able to create virtual rooms and decide who to invite to join, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, adding that Facebook had built in defenses to prevent unwanted guests from entering virtual rooms.

Facebook introduces Messenger Rooms allowing video calls with 50...

Even if you don't have a Facebook account, you can join a Messenger Rooms video chat

25 April 2020 12:56 PM IST

Apple registered a 78 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by strong shipments of iPhone 11 and multiple discounts on platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.

Smartphone shipment in India will fall 10 pc this year, says industry...

Just last year, the Indian smartphone market surpassed the US for the first time on an annual level with shipment of 158...

24 April 2020 9:18 PM IST

The ICEA, whose members include leading handset makers like Apple, Foxconn, and Xiaomi, said on an average approximately 2.5 crore new mobile phones are sold every month, many of which are replacements, and the number of active users of mobile phones is 85 crore currently.

By May-end, 4 crore Indians may not have a working phone, due to...

The India Cellular and Electronics Association said phone sales and services should be deemed essential services and...

24 April 2020 8:30 PM IST

Among payment modes (during lockdown), UPI made the highest contribution of 43 per cent, followed by debit and credit cards with 39 per cent and netbanking with 10 per cent.

In 30 days of lockdown, online payments dropped by 30 per cent, says...

This is due to drop in transactions in travel, logistics and real estate, but adoption of digital payments has grown in...

24 April 2020 7:50 PM IST

The professor claims that when pictures of an individuals X-ray is uploaded, his software will be able to tell within seconds whether the person is infected by COVID-19 or other kind of pneumonia. (Representative Image | AFP)

IIT-Roorkee professor's AI-based software compares lung X-rays to...

The software has been fed a database of lung X-rays of thousands of covid, pneumonia and TB patients to tell them apart,...

24 April 2020 1:37 PM IST

Facebook on April 22, 2020 rolled out its Messenger Kids application to 70 new countries, saying it can help children deal with the challenges of distance learning and isolation during the virus lockdowns. (Photo | AFP)

Facebook Messenger Kids rolled out to 70 countries, helps classmates...

The app, aimed at children under 13, will also be adding a "supervised friending" feature enabling parents to approve...

23 April 2020 8:00 PM IST

New-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles along with games tailored for the hardware are expected to launch by the end of this year. Microsoft has unveiled a name and look for its new gaming console, the Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, Sony is readying a powerful PlayStation 5 for market. Consoles face a potential threat from the advent of cloud gaming, however.

Video game sales in March surged to USD 10 billion as lockdown stoked...

Console and PC games are popular in Europe and North America where curbs on going out were ramped up in March due to the...

23 April 2020 5:58 PM IST

Soon you can tell from Facebook posts if someone is masquerading as an Indian while being in Pakistan

Soon you can tell from Facebook posts if someone is masquerading as an...

Geographical location of posts will be displayed to curb misinformation spread by dubious groups or individuals...

23 April 2020 3:47 PM IST

Music and other services will be available with interfaces in at least 40 languages supported by Apple.

Offering six-month free trial, Apple Music expands to 52 new countries

Apple Music with 60 million subscribers is in a duel against market leader Spotify, which has 120 million paid users but...

21 April 2020 8:52 PM IST