Monday, May 31, 2021
India’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout strategy has a digital gap; here are those struggling to plug it
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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G tipped to launch in India as the Poco X3 GT
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Diabetes startup Breathe Well-being raises $1 million from 3One4, others
Breathe Well-being, a health-tech startup focused on type 2 diabetes, will use the funding for scaling its technology platform (Breathe app), strengthening the coaching academy and team expansion.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2SFtqZi
Xiaomi’s new 200W fast charging tech can fully charge a phone in 8 minutes
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Google Photos is going paid. Here are 4 storage devices that can help you
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Why Apple and Google’s virus alert apps had limited success
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Google tried hiding location settings so users wouldn’t disable them, claims new report
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Secret chats show how cybergang became a ransomware powerhouse
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Former Myntra CEO's Mensa Brands raises $50 million from Accel, others
The Series A round also saw participation of angel investors Kunal Shah, Mukesh Bansal, Rahul Mehta of DST Global and Scott Shleifer of Tiger Global, while Alteria Capital and InnoVen Capital have provided debt to the firm.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3uvO1wo
Cognizant announces nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive for associates
Cognizant is also delivering life-saving supplies, including 1,000 oxygen beds, ventilators, and covid vaccinations, using its $8.5 million Covid-19 relief fund, to the worst-hit communities.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3wQjOdb
Twitter has to comply with new IT rules for digital media, says Delhi HC
While Twitter claimed before the Delhi High Court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34x6fmF
Realme X7 Max 5G, Realme Smart TV 4K launched in India: Price, specifications
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Tiger Global leads Series A funding in health insurance startup Plum
Plum Benefits, a group health insurance startup, will use the funding from investors including Tiger Global to scale its engineering, business development and operations teams.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vFBO9G
Jai Kisan raises $30 million in funding from Mirae Asset, others
Jai Kisan, a rural fintech startup, aims to use the funding to add talent, enhance engineering and data science capabilities, expand into new geographies and start building an on-book portfolio.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3c6coKO
Intel reiterates global chip shortage could last several years
The work- and study-from-home trend during the Covid-19 pandemic had led to "cycle of explosive growth in semiconductors" that has placed huge strain on global supply chains", Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3uAT7HN
Google Photos to end free unlimited storage from tomorrow: Plans, how to check space and more
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Xertz Carbon XZ01 review: Try these smart audio sunglasses for a sneak peek at future of hearables
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Intel reiterates chip supply shortages could last several years
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Computex 2021: Intel announces new 11th Gen Core mobile processors, first 5G modem for laptops
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Paytm IPO before Nov, Delhivery funding, crypto curbs
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch newsletter, Paytm IPO is likely "before November" this year; Delhivery raises more than Rs 2,000 crore ahead of its IPO next year; and Zerodha's profit more than doubled in FY21.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fZivBx
Wipro Aerospace submits $31 million bid to acquire bankrupt US supplier of Boeing Inc
The bid, if successful, will help Wipro Aerospace bag more orders to supply systems and components for the Boeing 737 aircraft programmefrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Tyj2TP
Govt trying to make inroads into the fundamental right of privacy, says BN Srikrishna
Srikrishna described the face-off between the central government and global social media platforms over the new IT rules as well as other attempts to gag voices speaking against the government as an 'undeclared emergency'from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34yZ1hT
How the 'Runaway Aurora' filter became wildly popular on social amid these sombre times
Runaway Aurora is that rare filter that not only got wildly popular on Indian social media -- at a time when most online platforms are filled with Covid-related SOS messages -- it also led to an unusual breakthrough for many creatorsfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fwRc2K
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Paytm board clears IPO plan
Valuation may depend on revenue growth, regulatory clearancesfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vCq1sK
Wipro sells its entire stake in IT services provider Ensono for $76.24 million
In March 2018, Wipro had made a strategic investment of $55 million for 10.2% stake in Ensono Holdingsfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3wO1QrJ
Fidelity, GIC invest in Delhivery's $277 million fundraise, valuation jumps to $3 billion
Scotland's Ballie Gifford and Abu-Dhabi investor also join new round ahead of IPOfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34siT6u
Microsoft and Bethesda to hold joint Xbox E3 showcase on June 13
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Computex 2021: What to expect from Intel, Nvidia, AMD and other brands
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Zerodha's profits more than doubled to Rs 1,000 crore in FY21, says Nithin Kamath
The company has recently been in the news after its board approved an enabling resolution to allow promoters of the bootstrapped startup to draw a salary of Rs 100 crorefrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3p1U8Y6
Google, Facebook updating website to reflect new grievance officer appointed under IT rules
The new rules require significant social media intermediaries - those with other 50 lakh users - to appoint a grievance officer, nodal officer and a chief compliance officerfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2SD1fdu
New scam promises big Paytm cashback, here’s how to stay safe
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Zoom Calls: How to cancel unwanted noise with Krisp
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Watchout Next-gen review: A timepiece to keep an eye on your kids
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Nintendo Switch Pro: Coming in 2021, Everything we know so far
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
TikTok gets one month to respond to claims of EU consumer rights breaches
European Commission says it has launched a formal dialogue with ByteDance-owned TikTok and national consumer groups to review the company's commercial practices and policy.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vzNMBU
Bharti Global-backed OneWeb launches 36 LEO satellites
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Far Cry 6 launch date set for October 7: Here is everything we know
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Realme X7 Max 5G listed on Flipkart ahead of May 31 India launch
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Noise ColorFit Pro 3 review: Feature packed budget option
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Fitbit is developing a snore and noise detection feature
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France becomes first non-founding nation to join Square Kilometre Array
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Google Photos to end support for free unlimited storage starting June 1: What to keep in mind
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Facebook purged 150 covert influence operations in last four years
The covert influence operations originated from 2017 through mid-2021 and targeted both foreign and domestic public debate.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3i5GUbo
WhatsApp privacy policy: Why it won’t limit functionality anymore
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Our digital pasts weren’t supposed to be weaponized like this
As more and more people documented their lives online so that our whole selves, past and present, were visible, society was predicted to become more empathetic and forgiving. Instead the opposite has happened.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oYU37A
Amazon-backed electric-vehicle firm Rivian could seek $70 billion valuation in IPO: Report
Rivian had a valuation of $27.6 billion, after a $2.65-billion investment round led by T. Rowe Price.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3wAIkP8
NASA releases stunning new pic of Milky Way’s ‘downtown’
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Poco F3 GT India launch in Q3 2021, confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200
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Amazon pressed for racial equity review after strong vote tally
The call for the racial equity audit received the highest level of support among 11 shareholder proposals at Amazon's annual meeting on Wednesday.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vwDrGV
Apple to delay launch of podcast subscription service until June
Apple in April said it was introducing a service that would let podcast creators charge for their shows.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3oZcZmC
World War Social
We revisit the grandfather of social media controversies, and two more recent clashes between governments and big tech.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34s15s3
IAMAI forms self-regulatory body for OTT players
ET first reported on Wednesday that IAMAI had notified the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) that they were in the process of forming a self-regulatory body and had 10 OTT players signed up already.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2SAQTLk
B Capital, Tiger Global eye PharmEasy stake
The total size of the transaction could be about $40 million and may value the company at about $1.8 billion, up from the current $1.5 billion valuation.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vwxY2B
Friday, May 28, 2021
Apple Plans Redesigned AirPods for 2021, New AirPods Pro in 2022
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Battlegrounds Mobile India teasers show a PUBG Mobile-like level 3 backpack
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Twitter Spaces now available on mobile web and desktop as well
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iQOO Z3 to launch in India soon: Expected specifications, price
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Downloads up by about five times over the past three days: Koo
Mayank Bidawataka, cofounder of Koo, says traction has been going up on the platform for the past three daysfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2SxSukU
Among Us is free to download on the Epic Games Store
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Twitter’s upcoming subscription feature spotted: A look at what else is coming next
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Plea filed against Twitter for not complying with India IT rules
The petitioner, lawyer Amit Acharya, contended that the three-month period lapsed on May 25, but Twitter is yet to appoint a resident grievance officer to deal with complaints regarding tweets.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3wJivg3
Google Messages may soon get two new basic features
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Tata says acquired a majority stake in online grocery BigBasket
The Tata-BigBasket deal was struck by Tata Digital, which acquired 64.3% stake in the online grocery, Tata Sons says. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had approved the acquisition in March this year.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3bZw6I4
Facebook no longer banning posts calling the coronavirus ‘man-made’
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SD Shibulal buys Rs 100-crore Infosys shares from wife for a third time this month
So far in May, SD Shibulal has purchased Infosys shares worth Rs 100 crore on May 12, Rs 100 crore on May 19, and Rs 100 crore on May 24 through open market deals. The shares were offloaded by Kumari Shibulal on all the occasions.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fsWqfN
Facebook won't remove posts claiming Covid-19 is human-made
There is rising pressure worldwide to investigate the origins of the pandemic, including the possibility that the Covid-19 virus—the SARS-CoV-2—came from a lab in Wuhan, China.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2R36y5E
Google nears settlement of French antitrust case: WSJ report
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G, OnePlus TV U1S will go on open sale on this date
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Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year
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Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targeting government agencies, NGOs
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JFrog Releases the Industry’s First Private Distribution Network for Software Updates to Accelerate Large-Scale Application Delivery
from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3wELiCl
Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers now targeting US agencies, NGOs
Nobelium, the Russian entity responsible for the SolarWinds hack last year, broke into an email marketing account used by the USAID and from there launched phishing attacks on many other organisations, Microsoft says.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2TfRq5u
US Senate advances sweeping technology bill taking aim at China
The senators voted 68-30 to end debate on the $250 billion US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, or USICA, and move nearer to a final vote on the legislation.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34swACe
Instagram adds ‘Drops’ feature to let you shop new products
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Govt-Twitter faceoff escalates over India IT rules
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch, Twitter and Google break silence on India's IT rules after WhatsApp sues government; the board of BigBasket has cleared the takeover by Tata Group; and Dream Sports' diversification plans.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3hYUqxn
Dream Sports takes the investing route to become a sports-tech firm
Dream Sports Investments, the investment arm of Dream11’s parent set up last year, has put $50 million in its in-house sports content and commerce platform FanCode.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vtfCiZ
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Working closely with Jio to build affordable smartphone: Google CEO Pichai
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Google will comply with local laws, says Pichai on new social media rules
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FarMart bags $2.4 million in funding led by Omidyar Network India, Avaana Capital
The startup plans to use the funds raised for product development, user base expansion and scaling its market linkage capabilitiesfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3hVJSza
Apple shines as global smartwatch shipments grow 35% in Q1 2021: Counterpoint
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Three red ticks on WhatsApp? No, government is not recording your messages, calls
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Bellatrix Aerospace successfully tests India’s first privately developed hall-effect thruster
Bellatrix says its new hall-effect thruster will provide a reliable propulsion solution for small satellites. This, at a time when Elon Musk’s Starlink, Airtel’s OneWeb and Amazon are planning to beam satellite internet to earth.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vrCG1L
Paytm plans to launch India’s biggest IPO later this year
Paytm, formally called One97 Communications, is targeting a valuation of around $25 billion to $30 billion from the IPO that it aims to launch around November.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vDA8NS
CSS Corp to appoint Sunil Mittal as its CEO
Mittal had recently taken over as chief operating officer where he assumed the responsibility of global client delivery and IT.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fQk7xG
Twitter says it will strive to comply with India's IT rules
The social media firm is seeking a minimum extension of three months to comply with new IT rules.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2SwL8y2
LeBron James spotted wearing unannounced Beats Studio Buds
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HCL to vaccinate all its India-based workforce and families before June 30
The firm has so far vaccinated over 25% of its workforce across group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vql3iP
IE App Reviews: ‘Unified Remote’ lets you control your PC with your smartphone
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TikTok owner ByteDance launches share buyback after shelving IPO plans
In an email sent to current and former employees this week, ByteDance said eligible shareholders can apply to sell their holdings by June 20 at $126 per share for current employees and $100.80 per share for former employees.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fnPFM5
You can now easily save Gmail attachments to Google Photos
from Technology | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/3bZxcUi
MSI Prestige 15 review: A thin and light laptop aimed at creators
from Technology | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/3foB17u
Amazon-MGM deal: Why is an e-commerce firm in entertainment?
The divergence between the stated goals of Prime Video and the perhaps more pedestrian reality highlights a dichotomy of Amazon and other technology superpowers.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vqfvoD
Gmail storage full? Here’s how you can clean up and save some space
from Technology | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/2RNxlTP
Facebook to take actions against those who repeatedly share false content
from Technology | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/3bY1cj9
Google to comply with India's IT rules, CEO Sundar Pichai says
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's comment came hours after Government of India sent a missive to social media platforms asking them to update on whether they have complied with the new digital rules.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3hWuimX
Tata's Curefit play, Govt's WhatsApp reply
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch: Tata Digital is eyeing a stake in Curefit for its SuperApp play and Government of India seeks response from Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter on compliance with new internet rules.from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2QTnCe8
Smartphone brands take shine to hybrid model to beat lockdowns
Xiaomi and Oppo, for example, have integrated their shopping catalogue with their WhatsApp Business accounts, allowing customers to order a product from their nearest store and contact for repairsfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3uq8jrh
GIC in talks to lead Locus' $60 million Series C at $300 million valuation
The capital will help Locus strengthen its technology, and scale up operations in the United States, its biggest market outside of India, sources saidfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3uqFZVq
Tata eyes Curefit buy to build digital muscle
Mukesh Bansal may take up larger role within Tata digital businessfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3vpG4u5
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
PayPal to support common services centres for Covid-19 relief efforts
PayPal will also sponsor mobile vans that will work towards creating awareness and provide services like antigen testing, registration for vaccination, basic Covid medicine kits and essential provisions in Karnataka, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh, it addedfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3frUfcB
India can be the biggest market for Yalo, says CEO Javier Mata
The company enables enterprises to connect and transact directly with consumers through messaging apps like WhatsAppfrom Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2RM5rrk
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