Tuesday, July 31, 2018

HP offers $10K reward for hacking its printers


HP offers $10K reward for hacking its printers



Any connected device is a potential security threat for businesses and individuals alike, and that's definitely the case for printers which are both connected and regularly used to produce potentially sensitive information.

Gupshup enables several enterprises to gain early access to WhatsApp business

A few month ago, bus ticketing platform Red Bus started sending ticket details for its customers over WhatsApp, enabling users to chat with customer support executives.

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Facebook has identified ongoing political influence campaign

The company said on Tuesday it had removed 32 pages and accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in "coordinated inauthentic behavior".

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Facebook finds 'sophisticated' efforts to disrupt US politics, removes 32 accounts


Facebook finds 'sophisticated' efforts to disrupt US politics, removes 32 accounts



Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms.

Airtel Rs 75 plan offers free calling, 1GB of 4G data for 28 days; to compete with BSNL and Idea



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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase hires chief compliance officer

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has hired finance executive Jeff Horowitz as chief compliance officer, to help it navigate regulations for virtual currency companies, the company said on Tuesday.


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Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference

The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition transparent back reveals a fake circuit board: Report



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Twitter brings in anti-Trump academics to combat bias


Twitter brings in anti-Trump academics to combat bias



Twitter’s campaign to foster healthier conversations on its platform with the aid of academics is itself facing an allegation of anti-Trump bias.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 likely to come for a reasonable price



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Bitcoin drops 5 percent to one-week low, briefly below $7,700

Bitcoin fell 5 percent on Tuesday, briefly going to a one-week low below $7,700 as investors further scaled back their holdings of digital currencies.


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Why is Samsung's Galaxy S9 flagship struggling?

The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem.

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UPS partners with LA-based startup to develop electric delivery truck

United Parcel Service Inc said it would partner with a Los Angeles-based company to develop an electric medium-duty delivery truck, as the package delivery company expands its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles.


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KPIT launches Center of Excellence for PTC in the US

The company showcased how to build customer experiences on PTC’s ThingWorx Industrial Innovation Platform using KPIT accelerators.

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Air Force brings AI to B-2, F-35 and F-15


Air Force brings AI to B-2, F-35 and F-15



The US Air Force is now accelerating a massive AI push to cyber-harden networks, improve weapons systems and transform functions of large combat air platforms such as the B-2, F-15 and F-35, service officials said.

Oppo and Xiaomi may launch foldable smartphones in 2019, claims a report



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Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus to expand retail store presence in India

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus aims to expand its retail store presence in India, a company executive said on Tuesday, as the firm plans to make the world's No.2 smartphone market its second headquarters by end 2018.


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Samsung Galaxy On Nxt with 16GB internal storage available on Paytm Mall for Rs 8,490



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Lenovo will be the first to launch to 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 855 processor, claims company



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Dixons Carphone says 10 million accounts may have been hit in 2017 cyber attack

Some 10 million Dixons Carphone records containing personal data may have been accessed in a 2017 cyber attack, the British electronics and mobile phone retailer said on Tuesday, boosting an earlier estimate of 1.2 million.


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Honor’s answer to Xiaomi: The Honor 9N is a feature-rich notched beauty on a budget



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Bacteria too can become extinct, says study



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Huawei Grand sale on Amazon India: Deals, discounts on Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite



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Sony raises revenue outlook as PlayStation sales brighten



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Software maker Freshworks raises $100 million; valuation at $1.5 billion

U.S. business software provider Freshworks on Tuesday said it raised $100 million from investors led by Sequoia and Accel Partners, giving it a valuation of $1.5 billion and unicorn status.


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Vue cinema denies website is crashing under high demand

"Virtual queues" on the Vue cinema website have left some customers struggling to see popular films.

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Personal Data Protection Bill 2018: How grey area on state interest will give govt freedoms that private entities will not enjoy



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eMusic seeks to raise $70 million for blockchain music platform

U.S.-Israeli digital music store eMusic said on Tuesday it plans to raise $70 million to build a blockchain-based music distribution and royalty management platform to ensure artists and service providers get a fair share of revenues.


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Honor Note 10 with 6.95-inch AMOLED display, 5000mAh battery launched in China: Price, specifications



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Panasonic expects Tesla battery biz to contribute to profit as early as October

Panasonic Corp on Tuesday said it expects its battery business with U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla to contribute to profit from the second half of its business year, as production of mass-market Model 3 cars picks up pace.


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Xiaomi Mi Note 4 (M1807E8A) with up to 8GB RAM found listed on TENAA?



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Thousands download 3D-printed gun designs

Legal action in eight US states seeks to ban the blueprints, published four days ahead of the planned date.

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Huawei first-half revenue rises 15 percent, with smartphone market gains in China

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] posted a 15 percent rise in first-half revenue, with industry data showing market share gains at home for the smartphone maker that has been largely shut out of the U.S. market over security concerns.


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Samsung working on a new Galaxy A smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor



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Best smartphones launched in India July 2018: Honor 9N, Oppo Find X and more



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Samsung Electronics profit growth slows as Galaxy S9 misses sales targets

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd posted its slowest quarterly profit growth in more than a year on Tuesday as its Galaxy S9 device missed sales targets and competition heated up, casting doubt on its leadership of the smartphone market.


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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase hires first chief compliance officer

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has hired finance executive Jeff Horowitz in its new role of chief compliance officer, to help it navigate regulations for virtual currency companies, the company said on Tuesday.


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Rare earth shortage hits electronic component companies

While applications under the scheme have surged past 110 now, at least 10 firms have sounded out worries at a time when the industry is keen...