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Recently, the US warned its allies against using Huawei technology. (Photo: ANI)

US intelligence says Huawei funded by Chinese state security: report

The CIA accused Huawei of receiving funding from China's National Security Commission.

20 April 2019 3:05 PM IST

Microsoft sued the hacking group in US District Court in Washington this month and described a hacking operation that demonstrates skill, patience and access to resources.

Microsoft builds VR toolkit to assist people with vision problems

The toolkit showed positive results and helped those complete tasks more quickly than the default mode.

20 April 2019 2:46 PM IST

The Alexa- Amazon Music association, which began in September 2017 remained a tap-to-talk function till recently.

Amazon Music's free ad-supported version goes live

Amazon's ad-supported, free version, of its music streaming service is now live for non-prime members.

20 April 2019 2:18 PM IST

The call for changes was backed by the British government after the family of 14-year-old Molly Russell found material related to depression and suicide on her Instagram account after her death in 2017.

Instagram planning to hide like count from audience

Instagram describes the feature as one aimed at followers to focus on what one shares, not how many likes a post gets.

20 April 2019 2:08 PM IST

Google said it would not renew a contract to help the US military analyse aerial drone imagery when it expires, as the company sought to defuse internal uproar over the deal.

Google to block sign-ins from embedded browsers to avert phishing

Developers are recommended to use browser-based OAuth authentication.

20 April 2019 1:56 PM IST

As Walmart, AT&T and Disney join stalwarts such as Netflix in streaming video and creating original shows, a reality sets in: Not all will survive. (Photo: AP)

Netflix is testing 'Random Episode' play button

The streaming service is reportedly testing a new random play button.

20 April 2019 12:49 PM IST

After a series of privacy scandals, Facebook needs to regain users trust as it prepares to roll out a single messaging service combining Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. (Photo: AP)

Facebook AI scans videos of real people to turns them into game...

The system was able to successfully produce dynamic elements such as varied camera angle and character clothing.

20 April 2019 12:40 PM IST

TSMC expects this incident to cause shipment delays and additional costs. (Photo: Yahoo!)

TSMC upbeat on chip outlook after Apple-Qualcomm settlement

ASML expects growth to accelerate thanks to demand from Chinese chipmakers.

20 April 2019 12:25 PM IST

Social media both easy, challenging for tweens parents. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social media as battleground

Social media platforms have supercharged battles over scientific evidence on a range of issues.

20 April 2019 11:59 AM IST

Apple partners with Oprah. (Photo: Pixabay)

New Apple lab uses robots to rip apart devices for recycling materials

Daisy an Apple-built robot can now tear apart iPhones at the rate of 1.2 million per year.

20 April 2019 11:35 AM IST

Qualcomm had initially announced its bid for Dutch semiconductor company NXP Semiconductors in October 2016.

Qualcomm's joint venture with Chinese province to shut down: The...

Executives at the venture said in internal meetings on April 18 that it would close by April 30.

20 April 2019 11:15 AM IST

But the pricing left Nintendo shares ending at a two month low after falling as much as 6.3 per cent. That compared with a 0.8 per cent gain in the benchmark Nikkei 225 share price index.

Nintendo shares jump after Tencent wins key China Switch sales...

Gaming industry leader Tencent is trying to recover from a lengthy game approval freeze in China last year.

20 April 2019 11:01 AM IST