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Beautiful photos of Davido's brother Adewale Adeleke with his family at his wedding introduction
Adewale Adeleke, the brother of Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has done his wedding introduction in Calabar, Cross River state. The ceremony took place on Saturday, December 8.
Dozens suffer losses in sham cryptocurrency scheme in Masaka
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Procter & Gamble Health launches ‘Panache’ to assist doctors
Procter & Gamble Health Limited (formerly known as Merck Limited) has announced the launch of Panache, a platform to support India’s Gen X doctors in their medical education journey.India has
Vistara signs codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, 6th with overseas airline
As part of the agreement, Lufthansa will add its 'LH' designator code to nearly 18 Vistara-operated flights every day covering ten Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai
Johnson's Brexit fight and NHS waiting times 'cover up' lead the papers
The future of Brexit and last-ditch voting drives for the leaders of the major parties dominate the front pages of most of the nation’s newspapers to kick-off election week. The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph lead off with Boris Johnson’s rallying cry to Leave voters ahead of Thursday’s election.
Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina
Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …
OKEx Prepares to Launch USDT-Margined Perpetual Swap Trading, Announces TMMR Risk Management Feature for Spot Margin Trading
OKEx, the leading global cryptocurrency futures exchange platform has announced that it is going to soon launch its USDT Margined Perpetual Swap Trading
Airtel Launches Non-expiry Data Bundles, 5MB To Sell At Ksh1
Kenya's second-largest telco Airtel has launched non-expiry data, months after its rival Safaricom launched a similar product.In the new plan, 5MB of data will cost Ksh1, and a Ksh2 call rate acro
Customers Can Order Apple's Mac Pro And Its Killer Display This Week
Apple’s much-anticipated beast of a machine, the Mac Pro, and its corresponding badass new display, the Pro Display XDR, will be available to order on December 10, per a promo the company emailed to U.S. customers....
MediaTek may supply Samsung with 5G chips for low-end smartphones - Gizmochina
According to a new report, MediaTek might be supplying Samsung with 5G chipsets for its low-end range of smartphones in the near future. The former has already formed partnerships with various other brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi and may now also supply the South Korean tech giant for its affordable range of smartphones. MediaTek …
The Conjuring 3 is officially titled The Devil Made Me Do It
The third installment of the popular horror movie franchise is called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. It is slated to be released on September 11, 2020.
Leaked OnePlus 8 Lite renders give us our first look at the company's upcoming mid-ranger
CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 8 Lite have been leaked online, giving us an early look at OnePlus' first mid-range smartphone in four years.
OnePlus 8 Lite leak hints at a return to the mid-range
The OnePlus X could be getting a sequel
iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S11 may have bigger batteries for the same reason
Samsung and Apple may be able to introduce larger batteries on the next line-up of flagship devices.
Banks must stick to their core functions
Diversification into long-term financing, insurance, mutual funds and share broking have affected their performance
Russian Malware Kingpin Named as Head of “Evil Corp” by NCA, FBI
Evil Corp's malware kingpin drives a Lamborghini with the number plate "Thief" – working from the basements of Moscow cafes to fleece victims globally.
Get ready to binge-watch as the Netflix app arrives on OnePlus TV in India
If you own a OnePlus TV and live in India, you can now stream Netflix's hit shows like Stanger Things and The Crown natively on the device.
Vivo V17 with 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery launched for Rs 22,990
The smartphone houses a 32MP front camera which is placed into in the 'iView' display with E3 super AMOLED screen
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
China’s Cutting-Edge PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System in Strategic Proximity to Taiwan – Reports
The new PCL191 system is understood to be capable of destroying multiple strategic targets such as airports, command points, and supply bases. One of the locations it is reportedly stationed at now is Xiamen in Fujian Province, just a stone’s throw away from Taiwan.
Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition
Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference.
Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves
The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.
WBSET 2019: WBCSC released SET 2019 admit card at wbcsconline.in
WBCSC will conduct the WBSET 2019 examination on January 19th, 2020 and admit card for the exam is available now.
Nearly half of students want a voice assistant to help them study
It's quicker than a visit to the library
Last PlayStation State of Play for 2019 to air Wednesday AEDT
The last PlayStation State of Play livestream for 2019 will air early Wednesday morning in Australia, PlayStation has confirmed.
Altron acquires identity security firm Ubusha for R360m
Once integrated, Ubusha will merge with Altron’s existing Cybertech to form Altron Security Solutions.
Beijing orders removal of foreign computer equipment from government offices
Measure aims to reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology and counter US tech restrictions.Government offices and public institutions in China have been ordered to replace foreign computers and software within three years, Financial Times reported on Monday (Dec. 9).
Load Shedding: Tips To Make Sure Your Home Security System Keeps Operating
Home owners have been urged to test their security systems as a matter of urgency and to pay particular attention to the battery back-up systems during load shedding periods, in the wake of Eskom’s announcement of stage 4 load shedding. “Many people are under the incorrect assumption that their home alarm system is deactivated when […]
Man accused of rehearsing mass shooting, pointing guns at pedestrians outside San Diego hotel
Police arrested the suspect and seized his 14 registered firearms, not wanting to take any chances the rehearsal could become reality.
Ministry launches initiative to sort wastes at source in hospitals, health centers
Doha: The General Services Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Municipality and Environmental (MME) in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a programme for sorting wastes at source and recycling it at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Health and health centres run by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC).
Aster Medical Centre expands with plastic surgery department
Doha: As part of an initiative to expand its services, Aster Medical Centre, a division of Aster OM Healthcare, the largest private healthcare network in the country, has announced the opening of outpatient consultancy in plastic surgery.
Sri Lanka Reach Pakistan For First Test Series In Country Since 2009 Attack
Sri Lanka arrived for the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years on Monday following the deadly 2009 attack on their team that plunged Pakistan into sporting isolation.
Honor recruiting Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro users to beta test Android 10-based EMUI - Gizmochina
In the pursuit to update their devices, Honor are currently looking for Honor 9X Pro and Honor 9X users to beta test EMUI 10 based on Android 10.
Blockchain Technology And Mobile Apps In 2020
Blockchain technology has the power to revolutionise all corners of tech and the future of blockchain and mobile apps in the future is promising.
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
Western Gateway residents fear developer holding up Swallow roundabout upgrade
Fed-up residents living in the Western Gateway are demanding a leading property developer fulfills its pledge to upgrade the Swallow Roundabout.
Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises welcomes LNG-Powered Costa Smeralda to fleet
MIAMI – Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation & plc officially took delivery today of Costa Smeralda, the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology. The handover ceremony was held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland, where the brand’s new flagship was built. Costa Smeralda becomes Carnival Corporation’s fourth new ship of 2019 and its second LNG-powered ship. Costa Smeralda is the first of two new sister ships for Costa
OnePlus 6th anniversary sale goes live on Amazon India - Gizmochina
OnePlus is celebrating its 6th anniversary this month. As part of the festive deal, the company is offering up to Rs. 10,000 (~$141) discounts on the OnePlus 7T and the 7 Pro. The sale went live on December 6 and will continue till December 17 on Amazon India. The company is also offering instant discounts …
Galaxy S11+ could use a custom 108MP sensor for superior image quality
The Galaxy S11+ could come with a custom 1/1.3-inch 108MP sensor that will offer superior image quality when compared to the 108MP Bright HMX sensor Samsung developed in collaboration with Xiaomi.
Galaxy S10 Android 10 update rollout halted in Israel
It seemed too good to be true when Samsung started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10 series a couple of weeks back, a full month before the year ends. We have been using Android 10
2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech
The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.
Accused Internet streaming services pirate gets R2k bail
SAPS arrest a suspect in Cape Town for selling pirate Internet streaming devices and online content subscriptions.
ATOM Hotels Socimi expands its portfolio
MADRID - The REIT ATOM Hotels Socimi, incorporated in January 2018 by Bankinter and GMA, has confirmed the acquisition of the hotel Tryp Coruna formally owned by one Melia Hotels International Group’s companies, The four-star hotel is located in the historic center of La Coruna and offers 181 rooms. The acquisition represents 12.9 million euros. A new lease agreement has been signed with the Hotusa Group, which will operate the hotel under the EXE brand. GMA, ATOM manager, has led the rebranding
"May Backfire": Ian Chappell Warns Australia On Playing 2 Day/Night Tests vs India
Ian Chappell believes Cricket Australia's plan of playing two Day/Night Tests against India in the 2020-21 tour Down Under "may backfire".
China bans all government departments from using US-made technology
Defining what counts as foreign might be interesting, though.
Xiaomi Youpin teases product launch, possible new alarm clock - Gizmochina
Xiaomi Youpin is teasing a new device launch, and from the poster, it seems like it's going to be some sort of alarm clock.
How Cambridge Analytica profiled voters and what it means for India
Voter psychological profiles were built to determine political enthusiasm, political orientation, frequency in voting and consistency in voting for the same political party
PPP forum on exporting smart transport infra to be held
A forum on public-private partnerships for the export of smart technology-based public transport infrastructure is set to be held in Seoul on Thursday, the Seoul City government said Monday. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the forum will look at emerging trends in smart transport systems, Seoul’s smart transport policies and the municipality’s support for private companies looking to br...
Taiwan urged to ease rules to attract AI talent
To tackle ongoing brain drain, Taiwan businesses are keen on adopting AI solutions to accelerate operation upgrades and transformations, but what counts more is how they can attract more high-level foreign AI and other tech professionals to work in Taiwan to sustain innovation momentum, according to some experts.
PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical
TSMC To Kick Off 5nm Mass Production Mid-2020; 3nm To Start In 2022
Earlier this year, TSMC announced that it had completed the fabrication process of its upcoming 5nm die lithography. Now, the Taiwan-based foundry recently announced that it is ready to go into mass production with its
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
Samsung Galaxy A51 will be unveiled soon, here’s when
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is coming. Early image renders presented quad cameras. Just a few days ago, it was also teased on video. The follow-up to the Galaxy A50 is already in the works and some new …
LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today
December 09: Russian company Gazprom is set to initiate the feasibility study in the first quarter of 2020 for laying down undersea pipeline starting from Persian Gulf to Pakistan, India and Bangladesh initially that will ultimately end to China after touching Myanmar and Thailand, a senior official of the Petroleum Division privy to the development told The News.
UBank adopts Basiq's AI-powered tools to help Millennials budget
Open banking will help the NAB subsidiary crunch data to help younger customers save more.
Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
Samsung’s Galaxy S11+ Could Come With a Custom 108MP Camera for Enhanced Image Quality
According to the latest, Samsung Galaxy S11+ camera could boast a massive 108MP sensor which will allow for enhanced image quality and mroe.
The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020
There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.
New BioShock game announced, still "several" years away
Rapture.
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty system behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it from forcing the plane into an unstoppable nosedive
MCAS, which was designed to automatically push the plane's nose down to stabilize it, was identified as a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.
Amazon’s blowing out Anker charging accessories at rock-bottom prices for Green Monday 2019
Green Monday doesn’t stir up anywhere near as much buzz as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But once you see the deals Amazon is offering this year for Green Monday 2019, you’re definitely…
Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire
While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…
Blockchain: Tim Draper Backs VC Goren Holm Ventures, Firm Rebrands as Draper Goren Holm
Prominent venture capitalist and blockchain proponent Tim Draper has backed LA-based blockchain-focused venture firm. Goren Holm Ventures has received an invest
Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends
No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.
Huawei announces that more devices will get HarmonyOS in 2020
Huawei has announced that it plans to bring HarmonyOS to more devices in 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the firm said that it has no plans to ship it with smartphones and tablets at this time.
Peony (PNY) Achieves Market Cap of $21,714.00
Peony (CURRENCY:PNY) traded down 1.2% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 8:00 AM Eastern on December 9th. During the last week, Peony has traded 5.6% higher against the dollar. Peony has a market cap of $21,714.00 and $267.00 worth of Peony was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Peony […]
2K's Newly-Formed Studio is Working on the Next Bioshock Game
But it's still "several years" from release.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 billion Pentagon contract
Amazon says it lost a $10 billion contract because of President Trump's "personal vendetta."
US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.
New £70,000 play area opens after 'huge team effort' from villagers
Children in a Suffolk village finally have a place to play - after the community worked together to secure a new £70,000 playground.
Revolutionary Kenya-based Entrepreneur Who Beat World Bank to Global Prize
What made the win even bigger for him was that he had beaten huge players to the top prize, including...
Are Iggy Azalea & Playboi Carti Expecting Their First Child?
There are now reports that "Fancy" rapper Iggy Azalea is pregnant with the "Magnolia" rhymer Playboi Carti's child.
A Framework for Regulating Competition on the Internet
Understanding the differences between platforms and Aggregators is critical when it comes to considering regulation.
Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location
Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...
Flooding reported across Gauteng and Mpumalanga as the rain continues to fall
After persistent rain, parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga on Monday were affected by flooding according to reports from SAWS and social media.
Rosenblatt spews specs for six 'iPhone 12' models while reiterating Sell rating on AAPL shares
Rosenblatt Securities said Monday it believes Apple is working on as many as six different "iPhone 12" models -- including 'Plus' and 'Max' size variants of its 'Pro' series -- but nonetheless reiterated its sell rating on the company's shares, predicting impending share losses in China that won't be helped by a so-called 'iPhone SE 2.'
Digital economy's environmental footprint threatens the planet
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Modern society has given significant attention to the promises of the digital economy over the past decade. But it has given little attention to its negative environmental footprint.
Microsoft will shut down to-do app Wunderlist on May 6th
Microsoft hopes users will make the leap to its own To Do app.
Banks could face forced legacy systems cull
RBA floats closure of direct debits for real-time automation.
Govt to set up Special Purpose Vehicle to monitor Kampung Baru redevelopment
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company will be set up to carry out the Kampung Baru redevelopment project, the Dewan Negara was told today. Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad said so far, no developers had been appointed to carry out the project. He said the...
Infrastructure developers await law on PPP - VietNamNet
The National Assembly is working on an investment law on public-private partnerships (PPP) which investors hope will settle legal conflicts.
Cloud Chamber Taking Care of the Next BioShock Game, 2K Reveals
2K announced the foundation of Cloud Chamber, a studio based in Novato, California, and Montréal, Quebec. They are working on a new BioShock.
Japan’s 2nd-Largest Utility Trials Blockchain for Renewable Energy Credits
The second-largest power utility in Japan is extending its trial of a blockchain-powered system for transacting renewable energy credits.
New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion
The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.
Robotics Researchers Have A Duty To Prevent Autonomous Weapons
Robotics is rapidly being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence. And the benefits are widespread: We are seeing safer vehicles with the ability to automatically brake in an emergency, robotic arms transforming factory lines that were once offshored and new robots that can do everything from shop for...
Here’s how Apple could squeeze bigger batteries into next year’s iPhones
The iPhone 11 series had very impressive battery life, and this could be set to get even better next year thanks to some cleverly rearranged circuitry.
Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Legaltech: India’s Lawyered, a Legal Technology Company, has Raised $100,000 from Angel Investors
Finding a good law firm to work with can be challenging, however, Lawyered aims to make it simpler, easier and faster to get the legal services companies may ne
Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism
Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.
Microsoft to kill off support for its Windows 10 Mobile Office apps
Way back in July 2017, Microsoft officially pulled the plug on the Windows Phone, and its focus on Windows 10 Mobile was waning rapidly. The inevitable happened in January this year, when the Redmond firm said free support for all…
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling to more phones, adds spam call warnings
Devices that aren't "Designed for Fi" miss out on some features, but now Google is bringing some of those extras features to more devices.
Playing two day-night Tests against India may backfire: Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell
India last month played its first-ever pink-ball Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata where they clinched a domineering victory against Bangladesh.
Swedbank rejigs management structure; Baltic banking head leaves
Mubasher: Swedbank announced on Monday that its chief risk officer will leave, in the framework of the Swedish lender’s plan to revamp its structure.
Near Space Labs releases high-resolution imagery API
Near Space Labs unveiled an application programming interface Dec. 9 offering access to high-resolution imagery captured by cameras on weather balloons.
Meet Now on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Warning for new scam
The Penticton RCMP is warning the public about a new phone scam taking place within the South Okanagan.
realme Buds Air Revealed; Supports BlueTooth 5.0 And Instant Pairing
As we’ve previously reported last week, realme had announced of expanding its product range to include devices such as wearables and true wireless audio. Debuting soon in Indian markets, the company revealed its first ever
Amazon India bets on vernacular, voice & videos to help sellers boost sales
Amazon also announced its partnership with CII to conduct awareness workshops and training in pre-identified locations to enable small and medium businesses start their e-commerce journey.
Macquarie Uni races tech giants to build AI medical scribe
Calls for data to beat out Google, Microsoft.
SMBs’ Late Payments Pain Spreads Across Borders
Kenya, South Africa, Romania, the U.K. and Australia are all struggling with late invoice payments to small businesses, new data reveals.
JazzCash monthly active subscribers cross 7 million
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Emerging as the market leader for the third consecutive year, JazzCash has proudly announced an active base that now stands at over seven million users. JazzCash is fast becoming the most popular and trusted digital financial services brand in Pakistan. Transaction values have also increased by 42% compared to the previous year and have crossed the PKR 1 trillion mark; customers carried out 0.5 billion transactions through the service. On this occasion Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim said, “JazzCash offers its users diversified financial services aimed at meeting their evolving financial needs. The traction we have gained in terms of the number of active users, the value and the volume of transactions is evidence that we have both made headway in terms of enhancing financial inclusion and also gained customer trust.” JazzCash is on a mission to provide every Pakistani access to a range of financial services through secure and accessible channels with an easy to use USSD menu, user-friendly mobile…
Chinese authorities plan to ditch all foreign-made tech by 2023
See how you don't get to like them Apples
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Reportedly Possible In Next Console Lifecycle
Come next year, Sony will officially be launching its next-generation PlayStation 5 (PS5) console, thus resetting the console generation once again. Recently though, the Japanese electronics corporation suggested that a "Pro" version of the PS5
Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Can Be Enabled For Anyone With This Bypass Tool
Microsoft is charging between $25 to $200 per workstation (per year) for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs).
December patch now available for the Galaxy A5 (2017), J5 (2017), and more
Samsung has released the December 2019 security update for the Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy A8 (2018), and Tab A 10.5 in select regions. The company has been rather quick so far in pushi
Mysterious Hackers Strike BMW And Hyundai
Cybersecurity is more important than ever not only for governments but also for global corporations, includ...
Bosch and Daimler launch self-driving car pilot in San Jose
Bosch and Daimler launched a self-driving car pilot in San Jose, roughly a year after the two jointly announced a plan to do so.
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive
Boeing is promising three fixes for the faulty autopilot system widely attributed as a cause of two deadly crashes by the 737 Max plane, CBS News reported Sunday.
Amazon has 8 new device bundle deals that are just as good as Black Friday… or even better
Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019 were all about device bundles. Sure, individual devices were on sale at deep discounts as well, but the best bargains were all bundles. Those sales are all l…
Lost your kid at an event? This Sydney couple may have the answer
Youngsters gone wandering at an event or theme park? This Sydney startup is looking to go global with a solution.
Intel Makes Quantum Computing Leap With 'Horse Ridge' Cryogenic Control Chip
The beauty of Horse Ridge is that it is a RF processor that dispenses with the need for hundreds of connective wires to interface quantum systems with standard computing devices to control/regulate performance.
One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'
A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.
Meet Now on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Suraksha Realty confident of acquiring Jaypee Infra, voting from Dec 10
Suraksha Realty is owned by Sudhir Valia, the brother-in-law of Sun Pharma promoter Dilip Shanghvi
Credit Unions Find Opportunity In Payments Disruption
CULedger discusses credit unions' opportunity in payments innovation by being "rail agnostic" and supporting digital identity, data exchange and value exchange.
ICPC discovers projects in Imo without contract agreement
A team of the federal constituency Project tracking in Imo state, led by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC.
Stock up on Samsung microSD cards at deep discounts starting at $17 for a 128GB card
With Black Friday now behind us and Cyber Monday in the past, you’ve undoubtedly got a bunch of new gadgets in your possession that support removable storage. So if you’re smart, you…
HC declines to order linking of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp accounts with Aadhaar, PAN
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said linking of accounts with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government and this exercise cannot be done by the court.
Canadian Fintech FlexPay Secures $6 Million Through Latest Investment Round Led By Impression Ventures
FlexPay, a Canada-based fintech that uses AI and machine learning to help merchants recover lost revenues from declined transactions, announced on Monday it sec
Google Calendar app gaining ability to move events between calendars
If you have multiple calendars on your Google Calendar app on your phone, then you'll know the pain of not being able to move events between calendars.
Madrid-based Fintech StudentFinance Raises $1.27 Million in Seed Round Led by Seedcamp
StudentFinance, a Fintech firm launched by the founders of Uniplaces, recently revealed that it had secured €1.15 million (appr. $1.27 million) in seed fundin
Voice search is changing the way we access news – here's why that matters
With broadcasters partnering with voice assistants, is voice search changing our news habits for the better?
OnePlus adds Netflix to its TVs
Thanks to an update, OnePlus TVs will come with Netflix preinstalled.
Currency in circulation rises to Rs 21 lakh crore as on March 2019: Anurag Thakur
India Business News: Currency in circulation peaked to over Rs 21 lakh crore at the end of March 2019, having dipped to a mere Rs 13 lakh crore at the end of fiscal 2016-
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth
Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…
Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode
It's also easier to delete your location history on Android.
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The faulty MCAS software, which was designed to push the plane's nose down to stabilize the jet, was a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
ICICI Bank opens new center in Bahrain, offers retail, corporate banking
The bank already has a retail branch at the local Manama Centre, it said in a statement
Airtel, Vodafone-Idea remove limit on calls to other networks: Here’s what it means
Airtel, Vodafone-Idea New Unlimited Prepaid Calling Plans: Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have removed the FUP on off-net calls, which means all calls are now unlimited on their networks.
BMO joins $6m FlexPay funding round
FlexPay, a Montreal-based startup using AI to help merchants recover lost revenues from declined transactions, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Impression Ventures and joined by BMO Capital Partners.
Samsung Tap View may be introduced, may only work via NFC
Samsung isn’t only busy with smartphones. The South Korean tech giant also has a smart TV business that competes with a lot of other OEMs. We don’t mention Samsung smart TVs as much but…
The incredible new Bose 700 headphones weren’t on sale for Black Friday, but they’re $50 off for Green Monday
You know the Bose QC35 Series II headphones that everyone thinks are Bose’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones? Well, they’re great, but Bose recently released a new higher-end p…
GitHub keen to open subsidiary in China
Beijing wants Chinese developers to engage more with open-source software, says executive
Pill testing trial 'successful' at music festival, evaluation finds
An evaluation of an Australian pill testing trial has found that the service improved participants' harm reduction knowledge, their trust in health providers and their stated intentions around drug use.
Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance
Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.
International competitive bid from Ethio Telecom (Tender)
Floating Date: AS of December 10,2019 RFQ No.3681940 and 3681941Closing Date: January 02,2019 1. Ethio telecom invite all interested and eligible bidding by this international Competitive Bid (ICB) for the procurement of Network Security operation and maintenance Training (Advance Lepel) and IPv6 Bearer Network Training Advance level) with RFQ No.3681940 and 3681941. Tender remains floating from December 10,2019 to January 02, 2019. Extension of Bid Opening Date Bid Ref.No ET-MANR-126947-GO-RFB
Beijing orders Chinese government to dump all Windows PCs by 2022
China replace all Windows PCs for government use for security reasons by 2022 due to a new government directive to "uncouple" for western technology
Former Oracle Product Manager Claims He Was Forced Out For Refusing to Sell Vaporware
A former Oracle employee filed a lawsuit against the database giant on Tuesday claiming that he was forced out for refusing to lie about the functionality of the company's software. The civil complaint, filed on behalf of plaintiff Tayo Daramola in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, contends tha...
‘Aathmeeyudu’ owns up improvement of hostels in Narayanpet
Officials from other departments deputed to find gaps and find solutions to bridge them
Vivo X30 real images appear with key specifications - Gizmochina
Last week, Vivo China confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo X30 series of 5G phones on Dec. 16. The X30 series is rumored to include at least two devices such as Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro. Official teaser video and live shots of the Vivo X30 phone that surfaced in the recent …
Brussels asks news groups to describe their data deals with Google
Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe
Mi Note 10 Series Launched In Japan: Xiaomi Enters This Market
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the first smartphone series of Xiaomi entering the Japanese market. It's the most popular smartphone of this brand nowadasy.
LDP plans tax breaks to help spread 5G networks
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax panel is planning to give preferential tax treatment to mobile phone carriers and others to help spread fifth-generation
Telecommunications: The bright spot in a fragile economy
The positive momentum in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued into the month of October
New Apple products predictions 2020
We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.
WhatsApp dark mode: latest beta release gives us another early glimpse
Icons tucked away in the install files offer a tantalizing hint of what the new layout will look like.
New Google Chrome feature means no more emailing notes to yourself – here's how to use it
The new shared clipboard means you can simply text on your computer and paste it on your phone – no emails necessary.
WhatsApp stops working on millions of old phones this month - see if yours is on the list
WhatsApp is ending support for numerous iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Check to see if your smartphone is impacted by the latest update.
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 10 1809 stragglers to upgrade
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Hero Electric partners with Punjab government to develop electric infrastructure
Hero Electric has announced a Rs 700 crore investment in its facility in Ludhiana to make the state of Punjab an EV hub. Head here more details.
SalamAir announces direct flight to Thailand
New route will operate three times a week
Google announces Assistant integration with Keep to-dos and lists, for the fifth time (Update: Rolling out)
Google Assistant's ability to manage lists has been... less than ideal. When Assistant first went live in 2016, it could add items to a shopping list,
Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-Series Super Duty Over Safety Risks
The Explorer may be all-new for the 2020 model year, but it’s recalled once again, for the umpteenth time. Vehicles built at the Chicago Assembly Plant between January 18th and July 17th are involved in this campaign, along with the Lincoln Aviator from January 15th to July 17th.
iDreamSky in Talks to Buy Gaming Company Leyou for $1.4 Billion
iDreamSky has entered negotiations for the takeover of Leyou Technologies and has reportedly submitted a $1.4 billion bid.
Ericsson pays $1bn to settle corruption probe
Networking giant reaches settelement following accusations of corruption by US authorities
WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature
WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.
Google’s billionaire cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page dropped a surprise visit on a PhD student who sits in Page’s old office at Stanford
A PhD student at Stanford got a big surprise on Friday night.
SwiftKey Beta gains support for 49 additional languages
Swiftkey Beta for Android now supports 49 more languages, including languages from Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead Of UK Election
Fears of Russian interference ahead of a heated U.K. election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post....
Sizeable God Eater 3 version 2.20 update available for Nintendo Switch
Those of you who own God Eater 3 on the Nintendo Switch platform might want to check whether your copy has received the latest update, as Version 2.20 is out now. The update is pretty hefty and pac…
WWE News: Alexa Bliss slaps Superstar after he shows up at her house shirtless (VIDEO)
Do not get on Alexa Bliss' bad side! #WWE #NXT
SDG Hackathon 2019 concludes
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dr Sania Nishtar, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, was the Chief Guest at the concluding Award Ceremony for the SDG Hackathon 2019 and the Women SDG Challenge Cup 2019, a premier tech initiative by Jazz in partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad on December 6, 7 and 8, 2019. Dr Nishtar, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, extended a hand of partnership, friendship, and collaboration, to the private sector and other stakeholders, to explore the unanswered set of questions in the framework of Ehsaas, which is the government’s new welfare program aimed at embracing innovation and helping the marginalized segments of the country. Saif Chi, CEO Huawei Pakistan was also present as a Guest of Honour, and generously provided giveaways for the winning teams. “We truly believe that Pakistan has great talent, a glimpse of which we witnessed today through the amazing ideas that…
How the cloud, an army of drones, and 3D mesh is saving the world's vital infrastructure
Bridges in major cities are crumbling and in desperate need of inspection. Technology convergence offers a light at the end of a rickety tunnel.
BS6 Yamaha R15 V3.0 launched at Rs 1.45 lakh
The BS6-compliant Yamaha R15 V3.0 makes slightly lesser power and gets a Rs 4,420 price hike. Head here for the full story.
People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there
EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month
Big Hit Entertainment denies 'News Room's claim that BTS sought legal advice regarding profit dispute
BTS is reportedly seeking legal advice against their agency Big Hit Entertainment.According to the December 9 broadcast of JTBC's news program 'News R…
UMIDIGI A3S - Galaxy A10 competitor is on Global sale for $59.99 - Gizmochina
UMIDIGI is always known for its affordable smartphone devices. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer doesn’t disappoint when it comes to discounts and offers on its smartphone devices. Similarly, as per the aspirations, the UMIDIGI has announced the Global Sale of UMIDIGI A3S at $59.99. The ultimate Galaxy A10 competitor is available for a much lesser price …
iPhone 12 could deliver another increase in battery capacity
Apple’s upcoming 2020 iPhone refresh could bring a slight increase in battery capacity thanks to a smaller battery protection circuit that eliminates the need for a holder case. The Elec said Monday that Apple’s custom custom battery protection module in...
Follow your passion to succeed, PM Imran advises youth
Premier lauds Fawad Chaudhry for showing "passion for a ministry that no one cared about".
Oppo Reno 3 specifications confirmed – could it make 5G affordable?
Oppo has announced several specifications of its upcoming Reno 3, and we like what we've seen so far – including that it could be one of the first actually | Trusted Reviews
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead of General Election
Fears of Russian interference ahead of the UK general election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post.
PA Villagers Enraged: Jews Bought Parcels in Arab Development Project
Abu Samra uploaded an ad in Hebrew announcing "A golden opportunity to buy land in Judea and Samaria!" above a map of the land plots available for purchasing from the Arab project.
OnePlus finally ditches its terrible TV remote for a new design
In September, weeks before launching its first TV, OnePlus‘ CEO Pete Lau tweeted the picture of its remote. The design confused the hell out of me. It had volume buttons on the side like a smartphone, and no mute button.
Amazon's NHS Collaboration Will See the US Company Get Access to Medical Data for Free
It turns out that the government's deal with Amazon to provide medical date for Alexa to parrot at people is a bit shit for the NHS.
China reportedly bans foreign technology in its government and public offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
WWE star Sami Zayn stands up to 'homophobic moron' in heated altercation
The SmackDown star was performing at a WWE house show in Daytona Beach, Florida when a row broke out on Sunday night
Remember the Roomba that was down to $200 for Black Friday? It’s somehow only $195 today
We knew Amazon was going to have a big showing this year for Green Monday 2019, but we had no idea that the retailer was going to go as nuts as it did. Seriously, some of today’s deals are ev…
Woman tragically dies after going swimming off coast of Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Another lady pulled from the water is being treated for hypothermia
Vivo V17 arrives India with Snapdragon 675 and L-shaped Quad-Camera
Vivo took the wraps off Vivo V17 in India. It boasts Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Storage. Retails for INR22,990 (~$325/€290)
Latest Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus leaks point to a new camera sensor and bigger battery
Three new leaks detail the camera specs, design and battery size of the Samsung Galaxy S11.
Russia Banned From Olympics And World Cup Over Doping Scandal
Russia has been banned from all major sporting events due to tampering with anti-doping data. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously agreed to ban the country for four years during a meeting in Lausanne today, December 9, meaning they will not be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo or at the 2022 World ...
New battery circuitry could give 2020 iPhones more space for actual battery
Apple's 2020 iPhone might get larger batteries if a claimed change in circuitry can open up additional space inside.
Free counter-terrorism training available to public for first time
Counter-terrorism training is going to be made available to the public for the first time to prepare them for major incidents.
Fortnite on Google Play: Is a 30% cut worth the security benefits?
Opinion: Google says there are no exceptions. Should Epic Games bite the bullet?
Executive explains why Snapdragon 865 skips integrated 5G modem and 7nm EUV manufacturing process - Gizmochina
Qualcomm has recently officially unveiled its flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, alongside its mid-range Snapdragon 765G/ 765 processor which are manufactured using TSMC 7nm and Samsung’s 8nm processes. But questions arise as to why Qualcomm used two different processes and why the SD865 chip didn’t feature an integrated 5G modem, unlike the SD765G. And …
Mutual Funds’ asset base hit all time high of Rs 27 lakh crore on inflow in debt schemes
Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October.
Professor Lisa Roberts named new vice chancellor of Exeter University
She will replace long serving Professor Sir Steve Smith
Barangays urged to create ‘Christmas’ social assistance programs
President Rodrigo Duterte has enjoined all Sangguniang Barangays to establish a social assistance program for village officials and employees this Yuletide.
Adityanath govt clears Rs 1,600 cr Ballia Link Expressway project
The four-lane expressway will connect UP-Bihar border district with Purvanchal Expressway; It is expected to be 35-40 km long and is likely to cost Rs 40 crore per km
Regulators ponder new rules to temper Big Tech data advantage
Global banking regulators say the arrival of Big Tech firms like Google, Amazon and Apple in financial services poses a host of stability risks that may require sweeping new laws to level the playing field with smaller tech firms and banks.
Cloud Stocks: VMware Builds Up With Acquisitions
VMware's third-quarter revenues grew 12% over the year to $2.46 billion versus the Street estimate of $2.41 billion.For the fourth quarter, the company expects license revenue to grow 13% to $1.39 bil
Aspire Mining signs MoU on Ovoot coking coal project in Mongolia
Aspire Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinosteel MECC to develop Mongolia’s Ovoot coking coal project.
Can a WhatsApp message lead to a binding contract?
An associate unpacks the legal implication of contracts set up via social outlets and what this means to South African law.
SoftBank plans AI institute to aid businesses
SoftBank and The University of Tokyo teamed on a project to boost development of AI ...
Could This Be The OnePlus 8 Lite Phone On Deck For A 2020 Launch?
Newly leaked renders showcase what the OnePlus 8 Lite might look like.
Probe underway into $3.3M fraud at Telenor bank
Several employees at Telenor’s Pakistan-based Microfinance Bank were accused of helping scam the operation out ...
Google Pixel Auto Call Screening, Memory Management Updates Coming With New 'Feature Drop'
Google says that feature drops bring bigger and more impactful updates than the typical security updates and bug fixes.
OnePlus TV now supports Netflix, existing users can get the new remote
When the OnePlus TV Q1 series was announced, Netflix support was supposed to be added at a later date. That changes today.
Moonday Mornings: IRS readies to tax your cryptocurrency — no matter what
It's the start of another week and that means it's time for Hard Fork's wrap-up of the weekend's top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines.
Opioid relapse is more likely when risks seem OK
Tolerance for risk may indicate a higher chance for relapse among people getting treatment for opioid addiction, research finds.
National e-commerce policy to lay down terms for treatment of non-personal, commercial data
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, says the official
Nokia 2.3 Can Now Be Pre-Ordered in Russia for 7990 RUB ($125) - Gizchina.com
The much teased Nokia 2.3 entry-level phone went on pre-order in Russia today with a price tag of 7990 Rubles, around $125 or 113€ at..
Vistara signs codeshare agreement with Lufthansa
India Business News: Vistara has entered into a codeshare pact with German airline Lufthansa, the sixth such agreement with an international airline as the domestic full s
IIT-Madras placements phase-I concludes with 848 offers, most from core domain
Most offers, in the phase I, were made by Micron Technolgy India operations with 31 offers followed by Intel and Microsoft with 20 and 19 offers, respectively.
Can they really search my phone? Answering your border questions
Buffalo News reporter Tim O'Shei answers some frequently asked questions regarding his
Almarai names Majed Nofal as CEO
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Board of Directors of Almarai Company announced the appointment of Majed Mazen Nofal as the company’s new CEO. The decision will be effective starting from the beginning of January 2020, according to a company statement to …
Redmibook live images reveal thin and lightweight design - Gizmochina
Redmi will be holding the launch event for the Redmi K30 series tomorrow, 10th December 2019. It is not strictly a smartphone conference and will also feature the new products from the company like its new notebook computer, RedmiBook. However, prior to the official announcement, the live images of the RedmiBook have already surfaced online. …
China Announces A 3-Year Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products
China Announces A 3-Yr Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products
Concrete pour with 150 trucks closes streets overnight in downtown Oklahoma City
More than 1,500 cubic yards of concrete slurry, delivered by 150 trucks, was poured overnight Friday for the foundation of a new entrance and exit ramp tower that will provide access to structured parking as part of the redevelopment of First National Center. Demolition of the 1971 First National annex facing Broadway started in July 2018 and wrapped over the summer. Developer Gary Brooks said the late-hour pour was scheduled to avoid traffic hassles and other inconveniences to downtown workers, visitors and residents as a result of the large line-up of trucks. The new tower will connect to the 1957 annex facing Park Avenue that is being converted into parking. The first two floors will be rebuilt as a retail gallery.
How to Unlock Bootloader of Realme X2 Pro - Gizmochina
Oppo’s sub-brand – Realme recently unveiled Realme X2 Pro featuring Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and a high-end Super AMOLED display. Realme made an entry into an affordable premium smartphone market with the Realme X2 Pro. It is set to compete against the OnePlus 7T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro. Apart from the hardware specs, the …
Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online
An online company that allows users to obtain a copy of their birth and death certificates from U.S. state governments has exposed a massive cache of applications — including their personal information. More than 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates were found on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage bucket. (The bucket also had […]
Crypto Payments Now Legal in Ukraine
Lawmakers in Ukraine have adopted new legislation that legalizes crypto payments as the country moves forward with strict compliance to international
Blockchain, A Four-Time Waltz: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra & the CBDCs – The Need for a New Balance
We have deliberately chosen to limit our presentation, for pedagogical reasons, to the four fundamental periods represented by the emergence of Bitcoin, Ethereu
Starling adds legal services to its digital offering
Starling Bank has announced a partnership with legal services provider Sparqa, the latest addition to the challenger's in-app Marketplace.
111 East Grand and St. Kilda Surf & Turf / Neumann Monson Architects
Completed in 2019 in Des Moines, United States. Images by Mike Sinclair, Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio. 111 East Grand is the first multi-story office building in North America to employ dowel laminated timber (DLT), a mass timber system relying on a...
Electric Car Users May Have Found a Use for Google Assistant
The thing on your phone you only ever open by accident may soon become a thing you occasionally open on purpose, should you be the owner or potential owner of an electric car. This is thanks to EV charge point specialist Zap-Map adding access to most of its database of chargers via the "OK Google" voice search, making it straightforward to find a charge location without getting done or publically shamed for looking at your phone while driving.
India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said. India ranked 130 last year. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy, education, and access to health care, she said.
India makes modest progress in Human Development Index, fares poorly in gender equality
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy.
Desert to Power Initiative gains momentum in Burkina Faso
AfDB has approved $54 million loan to the government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, which forms part of the Desert to Power Initiative.
Bison Trails Founder on Libra Membership & $25.5M Funding Round
Joe Lallouz speaks on the future of blockchain infrastructure and the company that he founded, Bison Trails.
Nigeria's weak operating environment is still a challenging factor for the banking sector
Moody's Investors Service has said that Nigeria's weak operating environment posed a challenge to the banking sector in maintaining the recent improving trend, particularly as regards asset quality, given the increasing bank lending.
Google’s first “Pixel feature drop” includes post-snap Portrait Mode, auto Call Screen, and more
Today, Google announced another change to how Pixel devices will receive updates with the first-ever "Pixel feature drop."
Galaxy S11 specs, release date and price: In-the-wild images show chunky camera hump
108MP lens gets spied in the flesh
China’s advanced type PCL191 multiple rocket system in strategic proximity to Taiwan – reports
A report in the latest issue of Modern Ships praises the Chinese multiple launch rocket system called the Type PCL191 as the most cutting-edge piece of weaponry capable of firing both rockets and ballistic missiles. The modular launcher appears to be based on the AR3 system intended for the export market. Unlike other weaponry on display in Beijing during China’s National Day military parade on 1 October, the Type PCL191, dubbed by CCTV as “a self-propelled rocket launcher with precision strike capability”, traveled up and down the streets of the capital loaded on the back of heavy-duty trucks almost anonymously, the report has it. It also gives an in-depth description of the system’s capacity saying it can carry eight 370 mm (14½ inch) rockets – each with a range of 350 km (220 miles) – or two 750 mm Fire Dragon 480 tactical ballistic missiles, capable of flying up to 500 km. According to PLA Daily, an MLRS brigade was stationed with the 72nd Group Army in Huzhou, in the province of Zhejiang on China’s eastern…
Vodacom, SAPS power crime prevention via app
MySAPS app is part of Vodacom’s journey towards being a ‘purpose-led’ organisation, says Vodacom Business’ Rudi Matjokana.
Google Assistant now lets you create lists, search for podcasts and share photos
Google on Friday added a range of new features to the Google Assistant in an effort to simplify voice-enabled productivity.
Grave danger
SAYING that inexperienced motorcycle taxis with no track record will put commuters’ lives in danger, the Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection (LCSP) filed a petition for injunction with application for a temporary restraining order against five motorcycle taxi companies hoping to penetrate the market.
Xiaomi announces Mi Note 10, Smart Band 4, rice cooker and more in Japan - Gizmochina
Xiaomi had an event today in Japan to mark its official entry into the island nation. The Chinese tech giant was supposed to launch in the country next year but decided to make it early. At the event today, Xiaomi announced five products including the Mi Note 10 series, the Mi Smart Band 4, Mi …
Ford recalls big pickups; tailgates can open unexpectedly
Ford is recalling nearly 262,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada because the tailgates can open unexpectedly.
Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card
If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.
New WhatsApp feature finally makes it a real alternative to your phone for voice calls
Call waiting lets you see if someone is trying to reach you while you're on a call, and pick up if it's important.
59 mn added under PM Jyoti Bima Yojana, 154 mn under Suraksha Yojana: Govt
The PMJJBY offers life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh in case of death due to any reason to people in the age group of 18-50 years having a bank or post office account
Packaging Forum urges Gov support to advance war on plastic
The country’s leading packaging member-based organisation is eager to work with Government to bring an end to plastic waste in New Zealand.
Vivo X30 Series is Already Being Mass-Produced, 100,000 Units a Day - Gizchina.com
Vivo's vice president and general manager for the Chinese market, Liu Hong, just revealed some details about the upcoming Vivo X30 series at the..
Alleged Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks in especially grainy hands-on images
The first hands-on image leak of the Galaxy S11 has now surfaced with plenty of .jpg being added to really get you second guessing what it could be.
New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation
OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.
Airtel Launches No-expiry Data and Voice Bundles
The new offerings are targeted towards customers who are looking to meet their communication needs with ease and not worry about...
AWS Wavelength: The Cloud Comes to Your 5G Network
What is AWS Wavelength? One of the most-hyped announcements at Re:Invent 2019, AWS Wavelength is a bid to bring the cloud right to the telco edge. But...
Nedbank notches up 1.7m digitally active customers
The bank witnesses a 30% growth rate across its digital banking platforms, with over one million app downloads.
Pasig River Ferry Service relaunched by MMDA
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) relaunches its Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) with free ride offer until January 31, 2020 yesterday morning in Manila’s Lawton.
Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos
Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.
[Update: Now live] Google Opinion Rewards set to warn you when Play Store credits are expiring
The popular Google Opinion Rewards app is now set to warn you when your Play Store credit balance is about or close to expiring.
111 East Grand and St. Kilda Surf & Turf / Neumann Monson Architects
Completed in 2019 in Des Moines, United States. Images by Mike Sinclair, Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio. 111 East Grand is the first multi-story office building in North America to employ dowel laminated timber (DLT), a mass timber system relying on a...
BI to open departure e-gates to reduce passenger queues
IN order to hasten processing and reduce passenger queues in immigration counters at the country’s premiere port during the holiday rush, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is launching its electronic gates (e-gates) at the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Pakistan set for first real ‘home’ Test in a decade
With PCB giving assurances that Pakistan was safe to travel, Sri Lanka returned to play several limited-overs matches earlier this year, though 10 key players opted out citing security concerns.
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after fire at his Kerry office
KERRY TD Michael Healy-Rae is being treated in hospital for suspected smoke inhalation after a fire was detected at his property.
The first Nokia-branded smart TV launches tomorrow
Gadgets 360 reports that the Nokia television boasts a 55-inch 4K screen (16:9) with a 60Hz refresh rate and an Android-based operating system. Its sound quality could be the TV’s biggest draw as it features JBL audio tech and 24-watt speakers.
Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)
Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.
Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness
EEDC on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from vandalism of Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line.
EU approves 3.2 billion euro state aid for battery research
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Monday 3.2 billion euros ($3.53 billion) of state aid from seven European Union countries for research and innovation in battery technology.
Apple to fix 16-inch MacBook Pro ‘popping sound’ issue
The tech giant says the popping sound coming from the speakers of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro is a software issue, according to a memo obtained by MacRumors.
Luno Planning To Add Ripple To Its List By Early 2020
Luno, the cryptocurrency exchange, seems to be making waves of late. Less than a month after it officially announced its comeback in Malaysia and plans to expand its cryptocurrency list, the company recently announced that
More than half of NHS devices are still running Windows 7
And 20 per cent of Trusts have no plans to upgrade
China's Massive Microsoft Gut-Punch Won't Hurt MSFT Bull Run
Government agencies in China have to replace foreign software and equipment. That means, no more Microsoft for public offices by 2022.
Amid Internet Shutdown in Jammu, Government Employee Caught Making Money Off Water Bills
New Delhi (Sputnik): India's newly-formed union territory Jammu and Kashmir remains cut off from the world as internet, telephone, and mobile services were shut down in the area in August. The Indian government has been receiving international condemnation for the communications clampdown in the area.
Black Friday’s best Bose deals are back on Amazon – and a new deal that’s even better!
Green Monday 2019 is here and it brought Bose’s two best Black Friday deals back with it. What’s more, Green Monday also gives us the first big discount ever on Bose’s hot new hea…
Malia’s next music video to be filmed solely with Samsung mobile cameras
In a bid to promote some of its latest Galaxy products and ecosystem, Samsung Brazil is teaming up with Jazz singer Malia who will film her next music video using only Samsung products instead of prof
Exeter Uni 'at the forefront' of research into likes of dementia and schizophrenia with new equipment
The new genome sequencing platform is a significant boost to the university's research capabilities
WhatsApp on Android gets Call Waiting with new update: Here’s what it means
WhatsApp on Android is now getting the much awaited and useful call waiting feature. The call waiting feature was earlier added to the iOS version of the app, back in November.
Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into two cars in Connecticut
On Saturday, a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot mode crashed into a stationary police car and a disabled vehicle near the area of Interstate 95 in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut, United States.
IITs end first week of placements on a high note, beating last year's show
IIT Kharagpur gets more than 1,000 job offers in a record five days, with 144 companies visiting the campus till Dec 5
MMDA announces reactivation of Pasig River ferry
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reactivated the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) on Monday as an alternative means of transportation that can help ease the traffic congestion in the metro.
Eye in the sky: how satellite positioning could help Australian mines
New satellite technology could be worth A$6bn to the Australian economy; we speak to Geosciences Australia about the technology’s potential in mining.
BoB to sell 10.4 mn shares in proposed UTI AMC initial public offering
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India had approved diluting up to 8.25% stake in UTI AMC
Jimmy John’s Launches Loyalty Program
Sandwich chain Jimmy John's announced Monday (Dec. 9) the nationwide launch of its first customer-loyalty program.
Catching Up: NatWest Adds More Features to Banking App
The race to compete with emerging Fintechs is compelling most all banks to up their game. This is good for the consumer. Better service and lower costs (hopeful
Philips Norelco’s OneBlade Pro is even cheaper today than it was on Black Friday
Philips Norelco’s fantastic OneBlade Pro didn’t get much of a discount on Black Friday, which was a bummer. For those unaware, the Pro model is similar to the original OneBlade everyone…
Data watchdog raps EU asylum body for snooping
The European Asylum Support Office combed through social media to monitor refugee routes to Europe for three years. The agency sent weekly reports on its findings to member states, the EU Commission and institutions such as UNHCR and Interpol.
FBI and US Marshals warn of heinous scammers demanding payments via Bitcoin ATMs
The United States Marshals and Federal Bureau of Investigation don't want you to forget about Bitcoin scammers pretending to be people they're not.
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple’s $US6,000 professional-grade Mac Pro desktop will be available to order starting December 10. That’s according to a notification sent to customers, which YouTube personality and tech reviewer Marques Brownlee spotted.
Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The number will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.(Reporting by Ana Mano)
SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist
The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households,...
OnePlus TV gets Netflix app and new improved remote controller
OnePlus marked its entry into the TV market this September with a pair of TV sets, one of which had a fancy motorized soundbar retracting from its bottom.
Prestige Assurance appoints new Managing Director
Prestige Assurance Plc has appointed Sarberswar Sahoo as its new Managing Director following the expiration of Dr Balla Swamy’s tenure.
Nigeria Army says using phone while approaching check points not allowed
Making phone calls close to military checkpoints is not advisable, a senior Nigerian military official said on Monday. “It is a security measure for when you are approaching a checkpoint,” he said, “you don’t make phone calls,” said Major-General Usman Mohammed, Nigerian Army’s head of Civil-Military Affairs said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. […]
Google announces new update with several new features for Pixel phones
Google today announced that it will be delivering new updates called “Pixel feature drops” for Pixel devices from now on. Until now, Google only released regular updates with fixes and improvements. The first Pixel feature drops releasing this month comes with several new features and improvements. Portrait mode for all photos: Google now allows you …
Snapchat Cameo Cribs Deepfake Tech To Meld Your Face Into Video Memes
Snapchat has a new feature that will let you take a selfie and use that selfie to put your face into videos and gifs.
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s
Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.
Challenges Faced by Running Mining Operations and How to Mitigate Against it
Whenever bitcoin mining is mentioned, it is normal for the mind to drift towards pickaxes, and getting oneself messed up with dirt while striking it big. Such thoughts aren’t far fetched from the actual meaning of bitcoin mining.
Lee County announces Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year
The School District of Lee County has announced their Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year for 2019.
New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK
Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some
NFCP 2 Is Now Underway; NFCP 1 Licensees To Be Revealed In January 2020
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today has announced that it is ready to announce the licensees of the first National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP 1) infrastructure package in early January 2020. At
Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year
TORONTO — Storytelling platform Wattpad says it will open what it calls a second headquarters in Halifax to tap into the city's talent pool as the company grows.
Tata Steel asks LGBTQ+ employees to declare partners, avail HR benefits
With its vision to provide equal opportunity to the employees, it has been an endeavour of the company to create an enabling workforce for all diverse groups, respecting and embracing the differences in the individuals, the steel maker said in a statement.
China’s solar PV market grows despite US tariffs - GlobalData
The global solar PV market is expected to see a 13% growth in installations
Used electric vehicle batteries charge up the grid
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an innovative control system for repurposed electric vehicle battery packs to store electricity for home use and are scaling up the technology ...
Ayodhya verdict: Hindu Mahasabha files review petition over 5-acre land to Muslims
"There is no material to prove that the 'disputed structure' on the Ayodhya plot was a Mosque, as claimed by the Muslim parties. It is urged that references to the same as a 'mosque' or as a masjid must be expunged," the Hindu Mahasabha petition said.
BSVI Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 launched in India for Rs 1.45 lakh - Gets a drop in power figures
Along with the cleaner running engine, the R15 V3 now gets features such an engine-kill as it senses the kickstand has been lowered. And dual-horn will be a standard offering.
New steps against scammers
Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.
After toll plazas, govt push for FASTag at Hyderabad airport parking
It has given a major fillip to the Digital India initiative by converting cash toll payments to electronic and brought in an enhanced transparency in entire tolling ecosystem, the ministry said
Dash Investors’ Missing Funds Returned, Moocowmoo Resurfaces
After months of speculation as to the whereabouts of Moocowmoo and the location of Dash investors’ funds, it seems he’s finally woken up.
RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — An allocation of RM164 million will be distributed to 274,639 rubber smallholders comprising 255,997 business owners and 18,642 rubber tappers through the 2019 Monsoon Season Aid programme. According to Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, aid of RM600 per...
Flying cars could lure investors away from ground-based services: survey
(Reuters) - Electric air taxis — known colloquially, if somewhat misleadingly, as “flying cars” — could draw millions of investor dollars away from ground-based transportation start-up firms in 2020, according to a study released on Monday.
How to use Google Drive on iPhone, iPad
Most iOS Files users rely on a range of different storage services, not just iCloud.
Apple to launch iPhone 9? I can't wait
The rumored new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to enjoy the name iPhone 9. What could be more perfect?
Storytelling platform Wattpad to open office in Halifax in the new year
Storytelling platform Wattpad says it will open what it calls a second headquarters in Halifax to tap into the city's talent pool as the company grows.
Kochhar challenges RBI decision to terminate her; HC seeks bank's response
Banking Regulation Act says that prior approval of the RBI is required to terminate the contract of a bank's chairman or managing director
Man appears in court on GBH charge after alleged incident involving his neighbours
He was brought to Nottingham Magistrates' Court
BMW was reportedly targeted by hackers, foiled their plans
It has been recently reported in German media that BMW along with other car manufacturers were recently targeted by a hacker group. The group, otherwise
Chanda Kochhar termination: Bombay HC seeks RBI's reply before next hearing
Earlier, Kochhar had stated that ICICI Bank was under statutory obligation to obtain prior RBI approval to terminate her from service, and claimed that the bank did not seek any such approval.
Redmi K30 supports Hi-Res Audio - Gizmochina
The Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G will launch tomorrow. The phones pack some pretty impressive features such as 30W fast charging that allows you to recharge the battery in just 1 hour. Redmi has also revealed that the Redmi K30 has a Hi-Res Audio Certification. What this means is that sound output on the …
Here is how much the Galaxy S10 Lite, Note10 Lite, Galaxy A71 and A51 will cost
Samsung is expected to launch four new Galaxy smartphones, which are Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A51, on Thursday this week. While the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and the S10 Lite are going to be more like a flagship smartphone, the Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A51 are going to …
TNPSC Group I Services Main exam result declared at tnpsc.gov.in
The candidates who have cleared the exam are now eligible to appear for the Oral Test, details of which will be released in the near future.
Making Pixel more helpful with the first Pixel feature drop
Your Pixel just got more helpful with new camera controls, improved Duo video calls and automatic call screening
EBRD invests $4m in Turkish bus-ticketing service firm oBilet
Mubasher: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an equity investment of $4 million in Turkish online bus-ticketing service provider oBilet.
France ready to take Trump’s tariff threat to WTO
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has kicked off a tour for foreign investors in Riyadh today ahead of the 2020 Budget Forum on Dec. 10. Twenty two international investment companies from Taiwan, the US, the UK, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany and France have been invited to visit some of the Kingdom’s top non-oil based companies. The group includes a
NHS data is a goldmine. It must be saved from big tech
Health datasets play a vital role in medical research. The UK could be losing a valuable public resource, says James Meadway, associate fellow of the Institute for Public Policy Research
Airtel scraps expiry dates on data, voice as subscriber numbers continue to grow
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Airtel Kenya has launched no expiry data and call rates that will allow customers to spend as low as 1 bob for 5MB data and to make calls at 2bob
BREAKING Lucky UK EuroMillions winner still not claimed whopping £40m jackpot
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
First batch of students graduate from Huawei ICT Academy at Kohat University
By Hamid Khan Wazir KOHAT, Pakistan: In what appears to be great development, the first batch of technologically-trained students has graduated from Huawei ICT Academy at Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST). The HCIA Certification Exam was conducted last week where 66 candidates enrolled in the first batch of training from which 55 took the exam, 48 passed and got the HCIA Certification. This Certification covers network fundamentals like connection methods of popular networks, their construction etc. The academy at Kohat University of Science and Technology located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat District was inaugurated in May 2019 by the Federal Minister Shehryar Khan Afridi and the Director of Huawei’s Enterprise Business Department Wang Xuesong with the aim to deliver technology trainings, encourage students to get certified and develop talent with practical skills for the ICT industry and community.
Huawei to roll out Harmony OS to more products next year, but not phones and tablets
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies plans to equip more of its products with its Harmony operating system (OS) next year, and will promote them ...
Optimism abounds among industry players on Industry 4.0
Indonesia has already been in the Industry 3.0 stage where industries have adopted automation especially for tasks that are considered to be dangerous for humans.
EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce disaster risk
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History of Diving Museum
A unique collection of diving equipment spanning antiquity to the present day.
Exclusive: PR software firm exposes data on nearly 500k contacts
iPRSoftware exposed data on 477,000 media contacts, including 35,000 user password hashes, to the public internet via an Amazon Web Services repository.
MOBI to Develop Mobility Payments Network for Machine-to-Machine Transactions Based on Blockchain
MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is exploring blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible. According to reports from Bloomberg on December 8, the non-profit organization is developing a blockchain-based payment network that allows for machine-to-machine transactions.
SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist
The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households, officials of the combined company announced Monday.
Lithuanian Central Bank Announces Blockchain Collector Coin
The Bank of Lithuania announced that it will release its first digital, blockchain-based collector coin in the spring of next year.
Under NDCP, TRAI seeks industry's views on unbundled licensing regime
The move came after the Telecom Department sought the regulator's recommendation on the issue
Galaxy S11+ Will Sport A 5,000mAh Battery, Along With A 120Hz Display
The Samsung Galaxy S11+ battery capacity has been revealed by SafetyKorea, South Korean certification database. A Samsung-branded battery certification
House Judiciary Committee holds second impeachment hearing, live stream
The House Judiciary Committee is holding its second impeachment hearing on Monday, days after Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Democratic committee chairs to begin drafting articles of impeachment. Watch live
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.
How the demise of the headphone jack led to a ear buds boom
Ear buds, or hearables, are driving a boom in wearable devices, according to IDC data. It all started as vendors started dropping the headphone jack en masse.
‘To the man who smacked my butt on live TV’: Woman reporter calls out runner
A reporter from WSAV was speaking to the camera at the Savannah Bridge Run when a male participant groped her on live television.
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn’t have called its big drone a ‘flying car’
Malaysia should not have called its latest drone project a flying car, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad admitted on Sunday (Dec 8).
Arnab Goswami Vs Lutyens Media: India’s Largest News Media Association Elects Republic TV Chief As President
Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami has been elected as the president of News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)‘s governing board, The Hindu has reported.
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn't have called its big drone a 'flying car', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The mistake was in calling it a flying car. It is actually a big drone.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Apple's new monster $6,000 Mac Pro is about to ship
Apple says it about to start selling the new Mac Pro, as well as the $5,000 Pro Display XDR and its $999 stand.
iPhone 12 Could Get Another Battery Boost Due To This Important Hardware Upgrade
Both Apple and Samsung are sourcing smaller battery protection modules from the same company, ITM Semiconductor, with smaller circuitry to potentially pave the wave for bigger capacity batteries.
Local developer deploys machine learning to accounting tool
Syncrony Digital wants to develop a machine learning component for its GreenLine financial close platform.
Michael Healy-Rae 'hospitalised after fire at his office' in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry
Danny Healy-Rae has confirmed his brother was taken to hospital
The Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus will have a huge battery, apparently
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus will have a massive 5000mAh battery, according to a new leak. Here are the details of the leak...
Apple Has Added an Interest-Free Way to Buy an iPhone and Pay For It Over Time
A simpler (and cheaper) way to buy?
TNPSC Group I Main exam results released; final results on December 31
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released results of 363 successful candidated online
Provable Things launch pTokens
pTokens, the world’s first token to enable decentralized finance interoperability between any…
UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake
UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.
Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes
Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland
GM Enters $2.3B JV To Further Production Of Electric Vehicles
EV Partnership News: General Motors announced that it is partnering with LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles.
Almost 600 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals
Limerick and Cork have two of the worst hit hospitals today.
Smart airports: This tech controls aircraft landings from hundreds of miles away
An airport and its air-traffic control tower can be huge distances apart in Norway's remote-control project.
Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects
We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.
Redmi K30 Pro powered by SD865 SoC to reportedly launch in March 2020 - Gizmochina
Xiaomi is hosting a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. on 10th December where the company will be launching its much-anticipated 5G smartphone — Redmi K30. As the name itself suggests, it is a successor to Redmi K20. While the Redmi K30 is getting launched tomorrow, its Pro variant, named Redmi K30 Pro is believed …
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater sold on its website that features an image of Santa Claus behind a table with white lines on it that appear to depict cocaine.
Apple Card’s new Monthly Installments feature may be about to launch
According to Apple's description of the feature in the Wallet app, the launch of the monthly installments option in the United States appears imminent.
For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot
Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.
Auckland’s socio-economic gap driving participation down
The spotlight was on social inequality at the recent Sport and Recreation Sector Event 2019: Making Auckland the world’s most active city, with international benchmarking from Portas Consulting revealing that deprivation in Auckland affects participation more than in London, Stockholm and Singapore.
OnePlus TV has a new remote with a dedicated Netflix button; will be free for existing customers - Gizmochina
OnePlus has announced a new TV remote for the OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro. The new remote is called the Netflix Remote and that is because it has a dedicated Netflix button, unlike the one that currently ships with the TVs. It also has a completely new design. The good news is …
Court hostage is also part of state capture
Cartels subdue the legislature and pass laws that aim at securing their haven of rotten and unfair advantage to the detriment of the common good.
Accuity To Power GoCardless’ Recurring Payments Expansion Into US
GoCardless entered into a collaboration with Accuity to launch a seamless way for businesses to collect payments in the U.S. via an ACH-based debit offering.
Michael Healy-Rae brought to hospital after fire in his shop in Co Kerry
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has been brought to hospital following a fire in his shop.The blaze i...
SUV driver fined Rs 9,500 for damaging a tree in Telangana town
Since September 2018, Siddipet horticulture officers have collected over Rs 1.2 lakh as penalties on damages to trees planted under the 'Haritha Haram' afforestation programme.
LG re-enters the Japanese premium phone market with the dual-screen G8X ThinQ - Gizmochina
LG Electronics Inc. has announced its re-entry into Japan’s premium smartphone market after 23 months with the launch of its flagship dual-screen smartphone – LG G8X ThinQ. The G8X ThinQ was launch in partnership with Japan’s Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities. This is coming barely two months after …
Global watchdogs urge ‘vigilant monitoring’ as big tech companies shift into financial services
Google and other big tech companies may have to share data on financial services customers with banks and fintech firms to prevent unfair competition.
Advanced Petrochemical proposes SAR 0.65/shr dividends
Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Advanced Petrochemical Company has recommended the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 at SAR 0.65 per share, equivalent to 6.5% of the share’s par value. During a …
FTC confirms Cambridge Analytica were wrong'uns
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Commission approves pan-EU battery project
The plan aims to invest more than €8 billion in battery projects across Europe over the coming decade.
HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes
There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.
Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls
Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
'iPhone 12' could get bigger battery because of smaller circuitry
A reduction in the size of an essential battery protection circuit for the iPhone could mean that Apple has room to include bigger batteries in the 2020 "iPhone 12" series.
Indian Full Service Carrier Vistara Signs Codeshare Pact With German Aviation Major Lufthansa
New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation sector in India contributes $72 billion to its Gross Domestic Product. The country has 464 airports, of which 125 are owned by the government. According to Indian Commerce Ministry statistics, Foreign Direct Investment in India’s aviation sector reached $1.8 billion between April 2000 and December 2018.
Yamaha launches BS-VI compliant YZF-R15 bike, price starts at Rs 1.45 lakh
The 155cc will be available across all company dealerships in India from the third week of December 2019, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.
Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness
EEDC on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from the vandalism of the Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line
Packed to the Rafters reboot pays off for Rebecca Gibney as star reportedly scores $300k pay cheque
Rebecca Gibney appears to have solidified her status as Australia’s soap queen with a hefty pay cheque for her Packed to the Rafters return.
UN report: Climate, technology could produce 'severe inequalities'
The climate crisis and technological changes could shape a 'new generation of severe inequalities in human development,' according to a U.N. report...
Bitcoin ransomware locks 10 years’ worth of government data in Argentina
Bitcoin-hungry hackers have attacked a data center in Argentina which houses local government files.
There won’t be increased bus service during the SkyTrain shutdown tomorrow
Coast Mountain Bus Company has announced that it will not be increasing bus service in response to the planned SkyTrain strike by CUPE 7000.
How a nuclear plant got hacked
India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) publicly admitted they discovered malware on their networks. It likely could have been easily avoided.
Electric vehicle charging station map goes live
Electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers can now view the current statuses of SA’s public charging stations online.
Ethereum Istanbul Upgrade Goes Live: Here’s Why its Important
Ethereum Instanbul brings a number of improvements to the network and brings the chain one large step closer to the implementation of Serenity
You Can Order Apple's Mac Pro and Its Killer Display This Week
Apple’s much-anticipated beast of a machine, the Mac Pro, and its corresponding badass new display, the Pro Display XDR, will be available to order on 10 December, per a promo the company emailed to customers.
MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties
Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.
European bank finances Turkish bus-ticketing app
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided $4 million in equity financing to Turkish online bus-ticketing service...
BREAKING Woman dies after taking early-morning swim in the sea
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Huawei stands by HarmonyOS approach
A Huawei executive revealed the company plans to expand the range of devices running its ...
AstraZeneca’s Calquence impresses in previously untreated CLL
AstraZeneca’s Calquence has been buoyed by impressive survival data in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, stacking up its case for dominance in the therapy area.
Owner of £3,000,000 flat sues developer because it didn't have broadband
He wants £100,000 compensation for 'about 1,000 days' of low-tech misery.
Online booking for ID cards now available in Portugal
A protocol signed Friday in Lisbon will allow the State Booking Centre to operate an online scheduling service via the ePortugal Portal, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) informed.
HART aims to start bus rapid transit between USF and Downtown Tampa
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit is considering rapid bus service along Florida, Nebraska and Fowler avenues, between USF and downtown Tampa. Now, transportation leaders are looking for feedback from the public.
Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features
The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support
Huawei to roll out Harmony operating system to more products next year, but not phones and tablets
Huawei unveiled its proprietary OS in August as a possible alternative to Google’s Android, as it copes with trade restrictions by the United States that threatens to cut its access to technology made by U.S. firms
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx to Launch Options Trading This Month
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it will launch crypto options trading on Dec. 27.
Two expected Samsung Galaxy S11+ upgrades that would make power users happy
It’s not easy to introduce a new flagship smartphone every year. For 2020, Samsung appears to be going all out with significant upgrades on its upcoming Galaxy S11+. Ahead of its expected launch in Q1 2020, reliable leakster Ice Universe has dropped a couple of juicy details for the upcoming flagship smartphone.
Verizon kills email accounts of archivists trying to save Yahoo Groups history
Verizon says the archivists it has blocked breached its terms of service.
EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development
The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.
Nets pilots pay by face
With the tagline ‘Hungry? Face it’, Nets has launched a pilot programme testing facial recognition at a cafeteria in Denamrk.
Social Media Companies Aren’t Even Close to Fixing Their Bot Problem, Report Finds
Researchers with the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence released a report last week showing that – shocker! – it remains as easy as ever to buy followers and engagement on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
€80,000 funding approved for seven Mayo Social Enterprises
THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced the allocation of €81,590 through his department’s Dormant Accounts Fund to support seven social enterprise projects in Mayo.
‘IDB membership can help project exporters penetrate LAC market’
The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has urged the the government to consider taking membership in Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This could provide opportunities for Indian project exp
iDreamSky in talks to buy Leyou
Mobile publisher would get controlling interest in fellow Chinese outfit with stakes in Digital Extremes, Splash Damage, SNK Playmore
Huawei cancels smartphone launch in Taiwan after being temporarily banned - Gizmochina
News emanating from Taiwan indicates that Chinese tech giant Huawei may have been forced to cancel the launch of its flagship phone and smartwatch in Taiwan after Taipei imposed a temporary ban on some of its products for listing the island as part of China. Huawei was billed to launch the flagship Mate 30 Pro …
‘Businesses in South that use old PCs face productivity loss, security breach’
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South India, using older PCs, are likely to experience reduced workplace productivity and security vulnerabilities, according to a Microsoft study.SMBs using comp
The Creator of Google Voice on How 5G Will Change the Way You Work
Fifth-generation wireless technology will untether workers from their desks.
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022
The Chinese government has instructed its offices to phase out technology made outside of China, including hardware and software, by 2022, according to the Financial Times.
Meizu PRO 6 Plus Received Flyme 8.0 Stable - Gizchina.com
On December 8th (yesterday), the Meizu PRO 6 Plus finally received the Flyme 8.0 stable version system update. With the update, Meizu's PRO 6 Plus gets..
School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils
A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.
Meet Ghana’s Victor Lawrence who made the internet faster in the U.S
A few Ghanaians and indeed Africans know of his exploits but Victor B. Lawrence is as formidable as they come. He is among a select few inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his exploits. He was part of those inducted at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery on...
Withings fitness trackers can now sync sleep data w/ Google Fit
The Withings Health Mate app for Android is adding support for syncing sleep data with Google Fit in its latest update, available now.
Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference
This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.
The Apple TV remote is so bad that a Swiss TV company developed a normal replacement
A Swiss TV company made a replacement Apple TV remote with normal buttons.
Korean Economy Media reports the outfit worn by BTS’ Jungkook is Sold Out in a flash after Shutterstock's photos of him were released
Jungkook's sold out another outfit! After the release of Shutterstock's pics of Jungkook, his charcoal shirt was found to be sold out at the…
Thai massage may soon get UNESCO recognition
The massage technique is said to have been originated in India and brought to Thailand some 2,500 years ago by doctors and monks, who passed its secrets to generations.
20-storey Bolton tower block branded a 'blot' on the landscape
It would bring 144 new apartments to the town centre
'EV charging biz to grow at 50 by 2022 in India'
Power and energy management firm Delta Electronics expects its electric vehicle charging business in India to grow around 50 per cent per annum in the next three years with more car makers bringing their EVs into the country, according to a senior company official. The company, which has
No Android 10/One UI 2.0 beta program coming for the Galaxy Fold
In the least surprising news of the day, Samsung has confirmed that there will be no One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy Fold, its company's costliest mobile device in the market right now. The con
Saudi Arabia Backs Investment in Wireless Sensors to Forecast Floods, Weather Conditions, Natural Disasters
Two Saudi investment funds have revealed financing a promising wireless environmental sensor project. This step comes in line with the Kingdom’s attempt to support and bolster technical innovations and exerted efforts by private financing entities to
Starling Bank Adds First Legal Services Partner to Business Marketplace
UK-based digital banking platform Starling Bank announced on Monday it has added its first legal services partner, Sparqa Legal, to its business marketplace. Ac
WalkMe raises $90 million to help people navigate user interfaces with on-screen prompts
WalkMe, a digital adoption platform that helps companies integrate on-screen product walkthroughs into their software, has raised $90 million.
Dash air fryers are down to their lowest prices of 2019, today only
It turns out Green Monday 2019 has brought with it some of the best deals we’ve seen in a long time, and this particular sale is one that you should definitely take advantage of. The hot new …
Minecraft adds PlayStation 4 cross-play, joins Xbox One and other platforms
Minecraft Bedrock has expanded to PlayStation 4 consoles, welcoming cross-platform multiplayer, purchases, and progression with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and more.
First batch of NFCP deployment will be awarded in January 2020
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the NFCP 1 will be awarded to successful licensees that have been selected through a tender process in early January 2020. The NFCP 1 will cover a total of 153 locations which consists of 94 mukim in 8 states such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and Sabah.
Google's first Pixel 'feature drop' brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more
In addition to monthly security updates, Google’s latest Pixel phones will get bigger updates in ‘feature drops’ starting this month.
Amazon is diving ever deeper into healthcare
Amazon is showing an increased interest in healthcare and health-related technology. The latest news is with Amazon announcing it has launched a speech recognition tool for doctors.
Google Fi Beefs Up With Wi-Fi Calling, Spam Protection For Non-Pixel Devices
Today, Google announced that all smartphones that are supported on Google Fi will receive a number of features previously reserved for a select few.
Render shows OnePlus tackling the midrange market with OnePlus 8 Lite
A midrange device from the king of value smartphones? Yes, please.
Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system
45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’
Zurich-based Sonect, the app converting any shop into a ‘virtual ATM’, snaps up €7.7 million
Zurich-based Sonect has snapped up €7.7 million in Series A funding, which will go towards expansion into new markets, growing its team and strengthening its technology.
Small, Fast, Versatile: Israeli Defence Firm Presents New Surveillance Drone for Military
The same company earlier presented a prototype tank for the Israeli Defence Ministry's Carmel armoured fighting vehicle project that featured the use of high-tech Iron Vision helmets, designed to give the tank's crew a 360˚ view of the battlefield, as well as launchable drones to provide eagle-eye view of surrounding areas.
Fed Study: Electronic Devices Used In 24 Pct. Of Consumer Payments
Among the findings of the 2018 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, produced through several of the U.S. Federal Reserve Banks, electronic payments are on the rise.
The Probability Of A U.S. Recession - December 2019
Identifies and discusses two U.S. recession probability models.Shows the current and historical readings of these models.Compares the models' probabilities to the average estimate from a recent survey
China Fires Another Salvo as the Trade War Kicks into High Gear – Orders Government Offices to Purge Western Tech
China is planning to purge all public offices of foreign-sourced technology in a policy that has come to light only recently.
Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) had approved diluting up to 8.25 per cent stake in UTI AMC.
UPDATE 1-Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
(Adds other remarks by DSM execs, detail on 3-NOP launch)SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number of cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch animal nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The figure will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.
Crane collapsed after being hit by APL container ship in Antwerp VIDEO
Container ship APL MEXICO CITY broke off her mooring at Doel, Antwerp, in the afternoon Dec 9, drifted across harbor and contacted DP World pier crane. Crane, thankfully unmanned at the time, colla…
Bulgaria Ranks 52nd out of 189 Countries in the Human Development Index
Bulgaria is among the countries with a very high level of human development. Bulgaria ranks 52nd with a score of 0.
Pixel 4 and 4 XL are up to $150 off across retailers, Amazon throws in $100 Google Wifi for free
In case you missed the recently concluded Black Friday and Cyber Monday extravaganza, this is your chance to grab a pretty sweet deal on Google’s
Swastikas found on Worcester State University restroom door
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Swastikas were found on the door of a men's restroom at a Worcester State University, according to an email from the school's dean of students.
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
Turkey preserves academic heritage of war-torn Middle East
Many projects have been carried out by Turkey to preserve the academic heritage in the Middle East, a region seriously affected by instability and war, a...
Obofour to name officials of Tema Assembly who received bribes from him
The Founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC) Francis Antwi, aka Reverend Obofour has threatened to expose officials of the Tema West Municipal Assembly who took some monies from him as bribes when they inspected progress of his church building in the area. “I will talk when you push me. Anyone who has collected money in connection with the construction of the building will have to vomit it when we get to the court,” he threatened A week ago, there was news that Adwoa Amoako, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema West Assembly, escaped being physically attacked by some agitated members of APC after the MCE and her officers had visited the premises of the church to inspect building permits and also collect property rates. Reacting to the fracas that ensued on the premises of his church in Tema, Rev. Obofour called the TWMA official “liars” and rather accused them of attacking three of his security men on the church premises without any justification. He explained in a 28-minute 17-seconds video on his YouTube…
Apple May Be Revisiting the iPhone 9 Next Year With the SE 2
The iPhone SE 2 series has been rumoured for a while, but it looks like it may usurp the title of iPhone 9.
Retail Major Walmart To Help MSMEs In India In Enhancing Capacity, Supply Chain; Launches Support Initiative
Under the initiative, the company aims to train around 50,000 micro, MSME in next five years, across 25 institutes.
Apple gets FCC approval for Mac Pro tower, and rack-mount version
The Federal Communication Commission has given the all-clear for the Mac Pro, with both the tower and rack-mounted version of the Mac workstation clearing regulatory checks for radio frequency emissions.
Google's Latest ARCore API Needs Just One Camera For Depth Detection
The new ARCore Depth API allows any phone to create a depth map using a single RGB camera.
The 2020s could be an apocalyptic decade for Wall Street as artificial intelligence takes over the most popular jobs in finance
The financial services industry is a popular place for job seekers, but artificial intelligence could wipe away a million banking jobs.
Tracking deals: Fireside leads ₹20 cr round in SARVA
SARVA, a leading yoga studio chain, has raised ₹20 crore in its first institutional round led by Fireside Ventures with participation from angel investors. It will use the money to double the retail
10 Amazon Green Monday deals that are better than Black Friday 2019
Amazon’s Black Friday 2019 sales event was its biggest ever, according to a press release that the nation’s top online retailer sent out last week. That’s pretty impressive consid…
Do Andhra Pardesh ration cards carry Jesus Christ's image?
According to the government, the dealer in East Godavari district had been using different images on ration cards while printing them. For example, in 2016 the dealer had printed ration cards with Satya Saibaba on it.
Highland secondary school sends kids home after 15 teachers struck down with illness
A HIGHLAND secondary school sent kids home after 15 teachers were struck down with an illness. Nairn Academy confirmed that S1-S3 pupils will be off today and tomorrow after more than a dozen teach…
Apple Price Target Set At $342 As Analyst Speculates On Apple Glasses In 2020
Cupertino tech giant Apple continues to witness optimism from investors as China's Renaissance Bank sets record price target for stock.
PROFILE: Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant, heads Nigeria's FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated a renowned tax consultant, Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
This waterproof smartphone has a little feature that every phone should have
Wireless charging, big battery, triple camera, the whole lot
FableStreet raises ₹21 crore in Series A led by Fireside Ventures
FableStreet, a premium work wear brand for women, has raised ₹21 crore in Series A led by Fireside Ventures.Industry honchos, including Pradeep Parameswaran, President for Uber India and South Asia; D
Domino's GPS-powered pizza tracking is available in many more places
The company says approximately a quarter of its stores will have the tech in place by the end of 2019.
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate
The Intercontinental Exchange’s digital asset platform Bakkt launched the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures.
China with Drastic Measures: Removes all Foreign Computer Technology
China has ordered all foreign computer equipment and software to be removed from government departments and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reported. The government directive will deal a blow to American technology companies companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft and will try to mirror Washington's attempts to restrict the use of Chinese technology as the war between the nations turns into a technological cold war.
AIMA MAT December phase 2 exam postponed: Check revised dates, exam pattern
AIMA MAT December phase 2: The PBT and CBT exams were to be conducted on December 8 and 14, respectively and now will be held on December 14 and 15 instead.
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
Amazon, Flipkart planning to help SMEs go digital and grow their businesses
E-commerce giants adopt similar strategy to helps SMEs
Paytm Payments Bank says it issued 600,000 FASTags in November
PPB said it sold 6 lakh tags in the month of November, and claimed that it has equipped over 1.85 million vehicles with FASTags
Here’s how TransLink says you can prepare for the SkyTrain shutdown tomorrow
TransLink is preparing customers after CUPE 7000, the union representing 900 SkyTrain workers, announced that it would forward with withdrawal of services.
Snapchat Cameo will allow users to edit their faces onto GIFs
Snapchat is testing a new feature that will allow users to edit their faces into GIFs. Called Cameo, the feature is rolling out to a limited number of users
Google adds robocall screening and more to the Pixel 4 in first ‘feature drop’
Plus, a memory management update for all Pixels.
Conclave onblockchain
Top blockchain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, ‘BlockHash Live 2019’ to be held here from December 12.The experts will share ideas and lead disc
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022
The move by Beijing is to increase China's use of domestically made tech, and could affect companies like Dell, HP, and Microsoft.
China tells government offices to remove all foreign computer equipment
China has ordered that all foreign computer equipment and software be removed from government offices and public institutions within three years, the Financial Times reports.
No Commonwealth Shooting Championships in India during 2022 CWG
The CGF said there was no formal proposal made to the ISSF to conduct a Commonwealth Shooting Championships when its heads met the top brass of the world body on Friday.
New rope car construction inspected
PALANIA second rope care facility was proposed and construction work has begun at the Palani hill temple. On Monday, representatives and experts from the French company Poma inspected the first phase
Edinburgh-based Cyan Forensics, the crime-busting startup, raises €1.5 million to target new markets
Cyan Forensics, the Edinburgh-based startup whose technology helps police investigators to find evidence faster, has secured a further €1.5 million from a consortium of investors.
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android
WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...
Google is improving memory management for all Pixel phones
Google has announced a feature drop for Pixel phones that will update memory management to help improve multitasking on the devices.
Eskom announces stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm | IOL News
Eskom announced on Monday that the power utility will move to stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm.
Parker: CoolIT delivers Direct Liquid Cooling solutions to data centres
A Calgary high-tech company, which is providing Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) to the world’s most demanding data centres, has recorded 100 new hires this year and is planning for more growth.Co…
Pixel feature drops to bring new tricks to Google’s smartphones
There are a few key selling points for Google’s Pixel smartphones. They tend to have great cameras. They get security and software updates delivered straight from the company that makes the Android operating system that powers most of the world’s smartphones. And they have some unique features that aren’t widely available on other phones. From […]
3-day TECH 2019 from December 10
As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report
One billion cameras will be installed globally by 2021, says IHS Markit.
Minecraft is finally getting PS4 cross-play support
Minecraft can now be played across every major console and mobile OS
Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute
Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.
BigTech Cryptocurrencies Pose Risk to Global Financial Stability: FSB
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) says government and regulators should closely monitor the emerging trend of BigTech companies entering the crypto
Microsoft to help Office 365 customers track entire phishing campaigns, not just lone emails
Microsoft rolls out Campaign Views in public preview for Office 365 ATP customers.
Amazon-owned Ring is preparing its first smart light bulb
It's likely to illuminate would-be thieves.
Monday Apple Rumors: 2020 iPhone May Sport Larger Battery
Monday's Apple Rumors include one of its TV+ shows getting Golden Globe nominations, FCC approval for the Mac Pro and more.
Assistant Chief (Legal) Vacancy At Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Assistant Chief (Legal). Name of the Post: Assistant Chief (Legal) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Pay Scale:...
How to clear your Google search history on your Android phone or tablet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can clear your Google history on your Android device from the last hour, the last day, the last month, or forever.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs' Signature Sells For $84,000 By US Auction House
Floppy disk with Steve Jobs signature sells for $84,115 by a RR auction house in the U.S. On the disk’s label is the signature of Steve jobs with a black pen.
Adobe adds AMP for Email support to Adobe Campaign
Google's AMP for Email lets email recipients browse and interact with content without having to click a link and redirect to another webpage outside of the email.
Equip SHS with Smart Boards to enhance efficiency - Government urged
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IP-based phone service providers to use technology to tackle caller ID spoofing
Canadian providers of Internet-based phone systems should be able to adopt new technology next year that goes after fake phone calls.
[Update: Now on sale] Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Edition goes on sale from December 13th for $1,300
With the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film coming to a cinema near you on December 20, Samsung has announced a special edition of its Galaxy Note 10+ to get in on the action. Complete with …
Phone service providers expected to adopt new caller ID verification program
Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.
Mugga Lane landfill rubbish seen strewn over nearby farms
Rubbish from the landfill has been seen hundreds of metres away from the site among paddocks and animals.
Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart
A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.
Mindexcoin Price Tops $0.0010 on Major Exchanges (MIC)
Mindexcoin (CURRENCY:MIC) traded 0.3% lower against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 11:00 AM ET on December 9th. One Mindexcoin token can now be bought for about $0.0010 or 0.00000013 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges including EtherDelta (ForkDelta), Token Store, LATOKEN and Mercatox. Mindexcoin has a market capitalization of $674,350.00 and approximately $7,246.00 […]
This is how Xiaomi plans to hide the Mi Mix 4 camera under the screen
This is how Xiaomi plans to hide the Mi Mix 4 camera under the screen, this photos reveal the first details of a patent in which this mechanism appears
Viral Image Shows Grey Seal Pup Lounging With A Starbucks Bottle
An amateur photographer has captured an image of a young pup lounging next to a glass Starbucks bottle in the midst of the UK grey pup season in what some
AICHAIN (AIT) Achieves Market Cap of $438,636.00
AICHAIN (CURRENCY:AIT) traded down 1.8% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on December 9th. One AICHAIN token can currently be purchased for $0.0008 or 0.00000011 BTC on popular exchanges including CoinEgg, BCEX, FCoin and OTCBTC. AICHAIN has a total market cap of $438,636.00 and $22,239.00 worth of […]
12 days of school choice begins in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County kicked off 12 Days of School Choice on Monday as they prepare to launch the most new programs in the district's history.
Accra High School holds 96th Speech and Prize Giving Day
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Research draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of skyscrapers
City, University London draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of "needle-like" skyscrapers.
Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite: here are the prices
Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite: here are the prices, an online retailer based in Slovakia, has mistakenly put online the prices.
Save Up To $150 On Google Pixel 4 & Get Google WiFi Free
Amazon has a rather unique deal going on right now for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. You can save up to $150 on these new smartphones, and you're getting
Microsoft adds ‘campaign views’ phishing intel to Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
Microsoft has launched 'campaign views' as part of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, to give companies more visibility into phishing campaigns.
Trump reportedly uses unsecured phone lines. Cybersecurity experts explain why those are 'so easy to hack it's scary.'
Business Insider spoke with cybersecurity experts about how hackers gain access to phone conversations on unsecured devices.
Kraken Adds GBP Support for U.K.; What This Means for Crypto Market
Crypto asset exchange Kraken has added two new options for GBP deposits and withdrawals in attempts to speed up the exchange of funds for users. Related
CBS' Historic New York Headquarters to Be Sold
The office building, located at 51 West 52nd St. at the corner of Sixth Avenue, has served as CBS’ headquarters since it was completed in 1964.
Google’s first ‘Pixel Feature Drop’ brings improvements to Photos and Duo, Call Screen, and memory tweaks
The December security patch began rolling out last week to a smattering of handsets including most of the Pixels, as well as, surprisingly, the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10. Pixel 4 owners were left w…
LG Launches Its Flagship Dual-screen Smartphone in Japan
The South Korean tech giant said its LG G8X ThinQ smartphone was launched through Japan's Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities,
UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer
UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital
Tool Illegally Enables Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
A method has been discovered that allows Windows 7 users to bypass eligibility checks and receive Extended Security Updates even if they have not paid for a license.
These are the watches worn by some of the most powerful businessmen and CEOs in the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A luxury timepiece is an essential accessory for a CEO. Here is a list of watches worn by some of the world's most powerful executives.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Google’s ARCore Depth API enables AR depth maps and occlusion with one camera
An addition to Android will enable over 200 million devices to sense depth, augmenting reality with digital objects that appear behind real objects.
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Suspended from Twitter for Tweeting Saudi Terrorist's Motivations | Breitbart
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth became the latest journalist to be suspended from Twitter after attempting to draw attention to the tweeted motivations of Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, the Saudi Arabian national responsible for the Pensacola terror attack.
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling, VPN, spam warnings to non-Pixel phones
The best Google Fi experience and full functionality is unsurprisingly on Pixel devices. Google Fi non-Pixel features like...
What do you think of Wexford GAA's new jersey for 2020?
Some inter-county stars were on hand to showcase the new kit at the official launch.
What is AWS Glue?
Having data in the cloud is one thing, being able to sort it into useful packets is another. Luckily, for Amazon Web Services, this is exactly what their Glue application does.
WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting - Gizchina.com
WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting in its own way with the latest version for Android (v2.19.352) that include calls on hold.
City of Glendale: Matt's Big Breakfast, Portillo's expanding to the West Valley
Attention, foodies in Glendale: Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and a Phoenix breakfast hot spot are apparently headed your way.
Keep all the new gear you bought on Black Friday safe with this one-day sale on surge protectors
Whether you bought a massive new 4K TV on Black Friday, a new smartphone, or any number of hundreds of thousands of other gadgets and gizmos that were on sale, there’s one must-have accessory…
Hello, citizens: West Java introduces app to facilitate communication with residents
The West Java administration has launched a mobile application that will enable local residents to engage in a two-way communication with administration officials, therefore allowing them to voice their concerns over certain issues and curbing the prevalence of fake news.
Kumarakom to become plastic-free
All stakeholders in the tourism industry to come together against single-use plastics
Events can now be moved between calendars using the Google Calendar app
Google Calendar app is gaining the ability to move events between calendars in a server-side update. Previously, users needed to copy or duplicate event details and delete the original event later.
Coinjer Scam is Making the Rounds, Here’s What You Need to Know
The Coinjer scam is one of the latest cons to hit crypto-related social media recently. The scam primarily operates across Telegram channels and tricks
ATV rider plummets 150 feet
UPDATE 6 p.m. The Penticton Fire Department has successfully rescued the rider from the bottom of the embankment.
Google Fi brings spam warnings and Wi-Fi calling to more phones
Google Fi features are rolling out to more devices
Samsung Executives Jailed For Two Years Following $3.9 Billion Fraud Case
Korean tech giant Samsung is in trouble with the law once again as three executives have been sentenced to prison today. Take a look here!
Hero MotoCorp bikes set to get costlier by Rs 2,000 from January 1
Auto manufactures have increased prices owing to the transition cost for migrating to the BS-VI platform
California: 'Bomb' Cyclone Triggers 75 Ft Wave Off Cape Mendocino
A gigantic 75 feet wave was triggered by a 'bomb' cyclone having wind speeds of 100 miles per hour in Cape Mendocino in the northern part of California.
How to change your screen resolution in Windows 10 to customize your display, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can easily change your screen resolution in Windows 10 at any time via the Display Settings menu.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?
First, Apple "killed" headphone jacks in 2016, then Touch ID fingerprint scanning went away in 2017 with the iPhone X. Could the lightning cable be next to go?
China to Lead World in 5G Scale: Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon
According to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, 5G technology is expected to create more than 8 million jobs by 2030.
The cofounder of Tinder sold his Hollywood Hills mansion at a $2 million price cut in November — here's a look inside, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The property boasts 5,589 square feet of living space and includes a main house, a guest house, a pool, and an outdoor patio.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Dinero (DIN) Price Hits $0.0002 on Top Exchanges
Dinero (CURRENCY:DIN) traded up 0.5% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM Eastern on December 9th. During the last week, Dinero has traded 4.4% higher against the U.S. dollar. One Dinero coin can currently be bought for $0.0002 or 0.00000003 BTC on popular exchanges including Graviex, Trade Satoshi, CryptoBridge […]
Stitt to speak at OSU graduation Saturday
Gov. Kevin Stitt will speak to roughly 1,800 fall graduates.
E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads
The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.
How to clear your Google search history on your Android phone or tablet
What you search for on your Android phone or tablet is your own private business, but if someone were to go through your Google search history on your device, that private stuff could become all too public. That’s the main reason you should regularly clear your Google search history on your Android, but it’s not the only reason.
Whopping 550-home development in Plymouth is getting underway
The site clearance follows the removal of the industrial buildings which was given permission in March
Samsung Galaxy S10: Everything you need to know!
The Galaxy S10 is one of Android's best flagships. From reviews, specs, comparisons, and more, here's everything you need to know about the phone!
Microsoft is killing off the Office apps for Windows 10 Mobile in 2021
In a support document published on Friday, Microsoft announced that it will be ending support for the Office apps on Windows 10 Mobile, but not until 2021, over a year after OS support ends.
Amazon saved its best AncestryDNA test deal for Green Monday
There were dozens and dozens of popular DNA test kits on sale during Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Week, but there was one deal that was nowhere to be found. Now, however, it’s finally here for…
Syrian Army uses advanced Russian equipment to clear booby traps in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 P.M.) – Engineering units from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are working to dismantle the explosives left behind by the jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to a Sputnik Arabic correspondent, engineering units of the Syrian Army are working to clear the liberated areas in northeast Latakia, as they concentrate on three main fronts in this governorate. The reporter quoted a military source as confirming that the current combing operation is targeting some of the more rugged locations that the armed terrorist factions used before their defeat. The source pointed out that “the engineering units of the Syrian army are using advanced Russian equipment to detect explosive objects left behind by the gunmen. They would point out that the Syrian Army has great experience in the detection of explosives and mines, especially in areas that were previously under control of the jihadist rebels.
A Misleading Take on Immigrant, Veterans Health Care
A long-circulating headline on social media misleadingly tells users that Democrats chose to "vote down" a health records system for veterans while approving the same for immigrants who cross the border illegally. The bill in question did not affect veterans.
Using the web to help young people find work
Meet Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, a web app tackling youth unemployment in Cape Town and creating real change in the community
Ukraine Set To Legalize Cryptocurrencies As Means Of Payment And Investment
Good news came from Eastern Europe as the legislative arm of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, has reportedly adopted an amended draft law that seeks to
Galaxy A (2020) series could employ MediaTek’s high-end 5G solution
Samsung's Galaxy A (2020) lineup, or at least some models from the upcoming series, could be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 5G chipset, according to a report by BGR.in citing industry sources
AVALO-Energy: Friendly Use Of Renewable Energy And Blockchain Technology
Talks of climate and environmental change have been escalating throughout the past couple of years. Countries all around the world are taking measures to
1&1 fined EUR 9.55 mln for GDPR infringement
The German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) has fined 1&1 a total of EUR 9.55 million for infringing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company failed to protect sufficiently its customer service line, allowing third parties to access customer personal data by providing only a name and date of birth.
A Swiss broadband provider offers alternative remote control for your Apple TV
A small Swiss provider has decided to offer its broadband subscribers an alternative Apple TV remote that solves Siri Remote's usability issues and has additional buttons.
Rustenburg withdraws from R650m mall project over alleged exploitation | IOL News
The Rustenburg municipality in North West has pulled out of a R650 million shopping mall project in Geelhout Park, citing ...
Google adds new photo controls and faster Assistant in first Pixel feature drop
Google is also rolling out an update to its memory management to ‘proactively compress’ background apps.
Huawei to Enter the Windows 10 on ARM Ecosystem? - Gizchina.com
Chinese tech giant Huawei appears to be interested in creating SoCs for the Windows 10 on ARM Ecosystem. The company would be advantaged by their maturity
WhatsApp block: Chat app will BAN these phones in a matter of weeks
WHATSAPP has been warning users for some time that they will face a block in 2019... and the all-important date when things come to an end is almost upon us. Here are the phone models that will be ditched by the hugely-successful chat app in a few weeks.
U.S.-Israel tech firm WalkMe raises $90 million
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S.-Israeli tech firm WalkMe said on Monday it raised $90 million in a funding round led by investment group Vitruvian Partners.
Army fires US precision guided Excalibur rounds for first time using M777 howitzers
The firing of the Excalibur rounds took place as part of the armys training procedure. A precision guided kit was also tested.
Mayo secondary school saves time and money with technology solutions
A forward-thinking school in east Mayo is using technology to drive down its costs and administration time by using solutions from Three Ireland.
HC asks RBI to reply to Kochhar’s plea
Court hearing arguments on termination of services of ex-ICICI Bank MD & CEO
In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
Tesla Model 3 Owner Fails To Understand How Autopilot Works
No matter how advanced, technology is not always perfect. Such is the case of the Tesla Autopilot system. D...
Don't expect to see the Snapdragon 865 in many value flagships in 2020
With Qualcomm selling the Snapdragon 865 exclusively with a 5G modem, the chipset will be limited to 'true' flagships. Most value flagships will be powered by the Snapdragon 765 instead.
Android 10 stable update for the Galaxy Note 10 is coming soon
Android 10 stable update for the Galaxy Note 10 is coming soon, The community manager at Samsung’s official forum in South Korea has confirmed it.
China Orders All Government Offices, Public Companies To Replace Foreign PCs, Software
Beijing retaliates for Huawei blockage
Google Calendar finally lets you move events across calendars
Google is finally bringing a long-time desktop feature to the Google Calendar Android app: moving events between calendars.
East of England nuclear contracts top £650m as Hinkley C contractors turn their attention to Sizewell C
More than £650m worth of nuclear contracts have been awarded to East of England companies for a nuclear power plant project which is set to provide the template for Sizewell C, it has been revealed.
Samsung Galaxy S11: News, Leaks, Release Date, Specs, and Rumors!
The Galaxy S10 is one of the best smartphones we've seen in 2019. Next year, it'll be succeeded by the Galaxy S11. Here's everything we know about the highly-anticipated sequel!
Windows 10 v1909: Would Microsoft Deliver More Easy-to-Install Updates Like the November 2019 Update?
Windows 10 Version 1909: Would Microsoft Deliver More Easy-to-Install Service Pack-Like Updates Like the November 2019 Update?
2021 Audi Q7 plug-in hybrid not coming to America
2021 Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid luxury three-row crossover won't come to America. It's a product planning issue.
Walmart, Amazon to train MSMEs
E-com giants announce plans to help sector; brick-and-mortar traders peeved
PICTURES: Over 100 SADA tricycles burnt in WA
Over 100 tricycles belonging to the defunct Savannah Accelerated Authority (SADA) now Northern Development Authority (NDA) have been burnt in Wa, the Upper West Regional capital. The tricycles that have been abandoned in the open at the controller fuel station, were reported to have been burnt on Monday morning according to MyNewsGh.com sources. It is believed to have been caused by wild fire in view of the impending dry season accompanied by the harmattan winds and took fire fighters several hours to bring the inferno under control but most of them were burnt beyond repairs. Sale of tricycles The Northern Development Authority started the sale of tricycles that were purchased under the defunct Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA).
Dev says MakerDAO attackers could turn $20M in Ethereum into $340M almost instantly
A software developer claims to have found a way in which to make an "incredibly profitable" but "expensive" attack to steal all the Ethereum available in MakerDAO.
Google adds new photo controls and faster Assistant in first Pixel feature drop
Google is also rolling out an update to its memory management to ‘proactively compress’ background apps.
Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees
When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.
New, fully working Ubuntu Linux images now available for Raspberry Pi
While most Raspberry Pi owners opt for Raspbian as their operating system, the tiny barebones board can run a number of other Linux distros, including Ubuntu.
2020 Jaguar I-Pace Update Offers 234 Miles of Range Thanks to eTrophy Know-How
The redesigned F-Type may be the most important Jaguar of the moment, but the I-Pace hasn’t been forgotten either. In production since 2018 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria, the electric SUV gains 12 more miles of range for 2020 thanks to a software update.
Sports Illustrated owner Maven taps former publisher of New York magazine
New York magazine’s publisher Avi Zimak has been named to a top post at Maven, the tech and publishing company that is overseeing Sports Illustrated. Zimak, who also served as chief revenue officer
Mortgage switching startup Dashly names first direct founder Harris chairman
Fintech pioneer and first direct founder Mike Harris has come out of retirement to take on the role of chairman at mortgage switching tool Dashly.
Google is adding a bunch of features to all supported Pixel phones
Google today announced several new features coming to Pixel phones. You'll now be able to add a portrait effect to existing photos, filter out robocalls, auto-framing in Duo, and more.
iOttie's iTap magnetic car vent mount on sale for $11 ($6 off) at Amazon
Nobody wants their phone rattling around their car while they drive, getting dirty, wet, or damaged — you've got to keep that thing in place. If
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater depicting Santa with cocaine
(CNN) — Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference. The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind...
Shipments of Wearables Surged 94.6% in 3Q19 [Report]
Worldwide wearables shipments surged 94.6% in the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest IDC report.
Ookla Data Reveals Which Americans Are Stuck With Satellite Internet
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'Sellers Set Their Price, We Don't Interfere,' Amazon India Retorts to Deep Discounting Accusation
The assertions come at a time when the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has approached the government for its intervention regarding the "deep" discounts offered by e-commerce majors like Amazon and Flipkart during festival sales.
A Reality Check: Blockchain and DLT in International Trade
New study jointly conducted by international trade organizations focuses on possibilities and challenges of blockchain tech implementation to the industry.
Fake Xiaomi accessories worth over $18,000 confiscated in Indian market - Gizmochina
When you are in the business of manufacturing, one problem you have to deal with is counterfeit products. They not only hurt your sales and spoil your brand name but these products can also cause harm to the user. It has been reported that Xiaomi went on a raid with the police to an Indian …
Liz Weston: How employers help workers save for rainy days
Everyone needs a rainy-day fund — your financial health depends on it. Your employer could help you build one.Many companies offer 401(k)s and other retirem
A Reality Check: Blockchain and DLT in International Trade
New study jointly conducted by international trade organizations focuses on possibilities and challenges of blockchain tech implementation to the industry.
Letter to BS: NEFT system a step closer to achieving financial inclusion
The facility to transfer money through NEFT transaction on a round-the-clock basis will benefit many customers
Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment
The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
The wireless camera that lets your iPhone or Android see anywhere is down to $28 for Green Monday
Last year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Depstech Wireless Borescope Inspection Camera was one of the most popular smartphone accessories we covered. This awesome little gadget connects …
EU and African banks sign $120 million climate action facility
The EIB and the TDB have signed a deal to fund sustainable energy projects over the next 15 years.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 specs revealed – could it be the next OnePlus killer?
Xiaomi has teased several enticing new details about its next handset, the Redmi K30. Will it offer premium features on a reasonable budget?
Regtech: Centenal, CustomerXP, Dathena, IDfy, Merkle Science are the Top 5 Asian Regulatory Tech Firms according to Regtech100
Regtech100 recently published its latest list of the world’s top or best 100 regulatory technology (Regtech) firms. There were five Regtechs on the list that
Samsung Pay launched in just one new market in 2019
Among all the first-party Samsung apps and services, Samsung Pay, the company’s mobile payment service, is by far the most useful and popular. It is one of those few offerings where the Korean tech
Apple's first CES appearance in 28 years is all about privacy
It's on a panel, not the show floor.
Facebook’s business strategy for the future: Conversational commerce
Facebook explains how they plan to develop commerce across their family of apps, with a focus on helping businesses grow, scale, and compete.
The far-Right 'weirdo' who stored bomb cache in his camper van: Machinist, 42, is caught with home-made explosives, 85 knives, an axe and three SWORDS
Simon Flint (pictured brandishing a broadsword in an image he posted online), 42, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to two charges of having an explosive substance on June 28 and 30.
Hearables fuel wearable shipment surge
The growing popularity of wireless ear and headphones pushed wearable shipments in the third quarter ...
Tesla To Charge $10 Per Month For "Premium Connectivity" Features
Tesla announces that they will charge $10 for its "Premium Connectivity" features by the end of this year.
Nonprofit plans 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania nonprofit is proposing to open a 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton.
Wattpad to open second headquarters in Halifax in early 2020
The storytelling platform said Monday that starting early next year it will have a team based out the 60,000-square-foot Volta innovation hub in the city's downtown core to better integrate with the local tech community.
TrickBot Trojan Abuses Google Suite, Baits With Annual Bonuses
A recently active malicious campaign baited targets with phishing messages promising annual bonuses, abusing Google Suite cloud services to infect them with Trickbot banking Trojan payloads.
Ethereum Developers Are Creating a Revolutionary Open Financial System: Report
To combat failing fiscal policies, currency manipulation and a shadow banking system that continues to feed fee-grabbing financial intermediaries, Ethereum developers are building tools that reimagine how money flows and how financial services are provided.
Huawei’s ARM-based chips may arrive for desktop PCs soon enough - Gizmochina
Huawei recently introduced the Kunpeng D920S10 desktop motherboard. What this does is allow Huawei’s Kunpeng 920 processor to power PCs.
Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000
Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.
Extending security to the cloud
Citrix SD-WAN Integrated Firewall complements your trusted firewall investment and strengthens overall security infrastructure, says Kurt Goodall, technical director at Troye.
Toyota RAV4 beats Mazda3 as Japan's Car of the Year 2019-2020
JCOTY awards RAV4, Skyline, Wrangler, and Dayz/eK for 2019-2020 season
Sri Lanka arrives for first test in a decade in Pakistan
Islamabad - Sri Lanka's cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to play two-test series that will be the first test in Pakistan in over a decade.
IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia
Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.
Age of the rental: SOC as a service, IaaS, DaaS, HaaS
Challenging economic forecasts and complex local and global political outlooks has companies focused on sustainability, says Patrick Reeves, managing executive at Axiz.
India Ends Disappointing Year in Crypto, Will 2020 Be Better?
Regardless of crypto market price action, some countries have had a better 2019 than others. India has been on the back foot for most of it ...
Currys PC World reveals this year’s top tech Christmas gifts
The top gifts of the year were decided by the brand’s new customer testing initiative, the Customer Collective
Xiaomi takes on Apple in Japan with Mi Note 10 featuring 108-megapixel camera
The Mi Note 10 will cost approximately $486
New Mercedes-Benz GLA: fresh sketch drops ahead of full reveal…
Mercedes-Benz has released a sketch of its new GLA ahead of the second-generation model's full reveal on 11 December.
‘Spin waves’ could keep your phone from overheating
Researchers have a new way to make electronic devices faster, less power-hungry, and less liable to overheat.
DAI Flippens SAI 3 Weeks After Multi Collateral DAI Launch
The total amount of SAI (single collateral DAI) that was converted to DAI has exceeded 50 percent of outstanding supply. At this rate, we could see nearly all SAI migrating to DAI by the end of 2019. Maker has been exceptionally healthy, faring well even as ETH and BAT prices continue to fall, December 9, 2019.
Bafana star Zungu almost loses his house – report
Bongani Zungu reportedly almost lost his house after he failed to pay the monthly instalment for 12 months.
It Looks Like a B-2 Bomber: Here Comes Russia's Okhotnik Stealth Drone
Take a look.
Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements
Powercor report advocates for eight-fold increase of ageing wooden pole replacements.
SAS to open direct route to Haneda
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) announced a direct route to Tokyo Haneda International Airport from Copenhagen Kastrup. The route gives travelers better access to downtown Tokyo and with All Nippon Airways (ANA), a fellow Star Alliance member, the route will increase connectivity to 30 domestic destinations in Japan. The direct Copenhagen-Haneda route will be served by SAS’ new Airbus A350 aircraft. As the most environmental-friendly airplane on the market, the A350 will reduce emissions by 30 percent compared to earlier generations of similar
China’s Central Bank to Lead Real-World Pilot of Digital Yuan: Report
A limited debut of China’s long-touted central bank digital currency is set to begin in the city of Shenzhen by the end of 2019, according to a media report.
Beijing kicks overseas kit out
China directed all government offices and public institutions to replace non-domestic computer equipment and software ...
Call for papers opens, several top international keynote speakers announced for Security Summit 2020
Several top international keynote speakers will speak at the summit, from 23 to 25 June next year.
Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice'
Plastics NZ Endorses Plan to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’
India climbs one spot to 129th in 2019 human development index: UNDP
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said
South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains
South Korea's government plans to tax capital gains returns on cryptocurrency transactions.
Apple reveals new Mac Pro (2019) and Pro Display XDR release date as December 10
Via an email to interested users, Apple has confirmed that its latest premium hardware devices will launch in the coming days.
Xiaomi Founder Lin Bin had a role in naming Qualcomm's new Processors - Gizmochina
According to a new report, the Co-founder and President of Xiaomi Group, Lin Bin, played a role in naming Qualcomm’s new mobile chipset. Earlier today, the senior executive also reposted Lu Weibing’s (CEO and Co-founder) Weibo post on the Redmi K30, which features Snapdragon 765G SoC, that launches tomorrow (10th December 2019). On the Chinese …
How a Risky Court Decision Can Give China the Lead in 5G Technology
In spite of the lingering trade discrepancy in advanced technology products, the United States stays as the worldwide trendsetter for telecommunications and networking. U.S. firms are presently battling against Chinese state-influenced companies such as Huawei, for one, that will identify if the American dominance continues into this 5G technology generation.
OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G spotted on TENAA with key specs - Gizmochina
OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno 3 series of smartphones later this month. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed that the upcoming Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro are dual-mode 5G-ready phones. The Reno 3 series is now for reservations on the official website in China. Recently, a mysterious OPPO PCRM00 / PCRT00 smartphone …
Amazon is getting free access to NHS medical data
As fear mounts in the UK at the prospect of the NHS being sold in part or in whole to the US, the government has decided to give Amazon access to National Health Service data for free.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi makes foray into Japanese market
Xiaomi Corp., the world's fourth-largest maker of smartphones, is entering the Japanese market, embarking on a quest to win the hearts of iPhone-loving Jap
10 things in tech you need to know today
Elon Musk won the defamation trial over his 'pedo guy' tweet and TikTok's chief is headed to Washington this week.
Meizu is launching something on December 13 related to OMA - Gizmochina
Meizu, the Chinese smartphone brand, has been teasing its new products with puzzles since quite some time. Most of the times, netizens have been able to guess what product or feature the company is teasing. Today, the company has shared a new teaser image with words “OMA” written over the poster. It also confirms that …
QCB set to announce FinTech strategy
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani said yesterday that the central bank is working on the banking industry’s financial technology (FinTech) strategy, in cooperation with leading financial institutions and financial technology companies. The strategy, where the central bank would contribute to creating a modern regulatory environment that supports innovation and market stability, will be announced soon, he said.
Google Introduces Beta Explanations that Can Explain Smaller Issues with SEO Marketing Campaigns
New system can be used by SEO marketers to identify issues that lead to ups and down in SEO management.
Help/Systems to acquire Clearswift
Clearswift is a UK-based content threat protection software company.
World Bank takes a stance on Isimba hydropower project
The World Bank has approved a Management Action Plan, in response to complaints regarding the construction of Isimba Hydropower Project.
Upcoming Galaxy A51 will get quarterly security updates
Even though the Galaxy A51 is yet to go official, Samsung has listed the device in its Android security update bulletin and scheduled it for quarterly security updates. Yes, the Galaxy A51, despite be
Florida Green Lodging Program awards Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa a Three Palm Status
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging Program has awarded the coastal-inspired Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa with a Three Palm Status, designating the resort as a facility committed to protecting the state’s natural resources. Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa scored in the third highest percentile in the fields of sustainable communication and education, waste reduction, reuse and recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency and indoor air quality to achieve this commended award. Launched in 2004, the Florida Green Lodging
Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?
The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris
Samsung Galaxy A51 promo video reveals color variants, design and key specs - Gizmochina
Samsung Vietnam will be holding a launch event on Dec. 12 to announce a new 2020 Galaxy A-series phone. The launch teaser had revealed that the new Galaxy A phone will be arriving with a display that features a punch-hole at the top-center position. This suggested that the company may announce the Galaxy A51 or …
Dart text alert system receives 145 messages in three months
Fireworks being set off on trains, passengers drinking and taking drugs, and people urinating on platforms are some of the issues raised with Dart security staff.
Vivo V17 with 48MP quad camera, punch-hole display launched: Price, specifications
Vivo V17 with a 48MP quad-camera and a 32MP selfie punch-hole camera has just been announced for the Indian market. Vivo V17 is a more affordable take of its Pro variant that launched earlier.
IIT-Madras placements: 184 firms offer 831 jobs
The top recruiters during 2019-20 include Micron Technology India Operations with 31 offers ; Intel (20); Microsoft India (19) and Tata Consultancy Services (16).
Gameloft UK shuts down
Update: Mobile publisher confirms layoffs in Brisbane, closed Manila office earlier this year
NERSA to hold Eskom RCA public hearings in Feb 2020
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has announced the timelines to process Eskom’s RCA application for the 2018/19 financial year.
Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres
Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors
A Policy Vault Made for Africa - The Nation Newspaper
An exciting idea turned into an interesting organization that will open Africa to development opportunities and investments
Tinkoff preps super-app
Russia's Tinkoff is beta-testing a new super-app, combining traditional banking services with lifestyle and leisure features and a marketplace for third party API-based in-app options.
First Distribution and Veeam – an African partnership
Through First Distribution’s African footprint, Veeam is now available across SADC countries, as well as Central, East and West African countries.
PBoC to Test Crypto Yuan with Telecom Firms, Commercial Banks
People’s Bank of China is entering another stage of its tests for a crypto payment system. This will be carried out telecom firms and banks.
Why Won't Steam Approve These Games Supporting Hong Kong Protestors?
Last year Valve proclaimed that it would allow virtually any game on its Steam service, so long as the game wasn’t illegal or “straight up trolling”—but activist-minded developers who have made games about the Hong Kong protests have realised that, perhaps, there are other ways to get barred from the gaming...
Just weeks until WhatsApp will stop working on these phone models
If your model is on the list, which includes iPhone, Android and Nokia devices, you're being urged to change phones if you'd like to keep WhatsApp
TikTok settles child data class-action one day after lawsuit was filed
Firm didn't leave the clock tik-tocking
Doha Declaration to promote rights of 1.5 billion people with disabilities worldwide
Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) launched the ‘Doha Declaration’ at the closing ceremony of the Doha International Conference on Disability and Development (DICDD) yesterday. The two-day conference, which has attracted over 1,500 policy-makers and practitioners, took place at the Qatar National Convention Center under the theme: “Leaving No One Behind”.
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints
A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5
TikTok To Pay $2 Million To Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Collected And Exposed Children's Data
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $US1.1 ($2) million to settle a proposed class action alleging that the app Musical.ly violated children’s privacy laws by collecting their data and operating the app “in a reckless and unlawful manner for commercial gain.”...
WhatsApp ending support for millions of phones later this month
If you're not using a Windows Phone, you'll probably be alright
Samsung Reportedly Has Some Major Camera Upgrades Planned For The Galaxy S11
Almost a year ago, Samsung acquired mobile camera developer Corephotonics, and now, if reports are true, Samsung might finally be ready to add some of the company’s fancy new photography tech on the upcoming Galaxy S11....
OnePlus might finally introduce a mid-range phone next year
OnePlus has increasingly grown every year with better and more flagship models. But with that growth, prices of their phones have increased too. The company hasn’t released a mid-range phone since launching the OnePlus X in 2015.
The Elder Scrolls Legends Development Officially Halted by Bethesda
The Elder Scrolls Legends, the free-to-play collectible card game, has had its development officially halted by Bethesda.
Apple's Ad-Targeting Crackdown Shakes Up Ad Market
Two years ago, Apple launched an aggressive battle against ads that track users across the web. Today executives in the online publishing and advertising industries say that effort has been stunningly effective -- posing a problem for advertisers looking to reach affluent consumers. The Information ...
Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'
People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism
NEW DATA: Behind The Consumer’s Surging Interest In Mobile Card Apps
The Bridging The Gap: Mobile Card App Adoption Report examines how consumers are turning to smartphone apps and features to track and manage their account use.