science and technology Indian Origin Scientist On Team Uses AI to Classify Covid-19 Genome Signature in Minutes By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:41:44 +0530 This classification tool has already been used to analyse more than 5,000 unique viral genomic sequences, including the 29 novel coronavirus sequences. Full Article
science and technology You Can Finally Pre-Order The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro in India: Here Are The Details By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:40:18 +0530 Amazon India has begun pre-orders for the new OnePlus 8 series which means that consumers will soon be able to purchase the new smartphone in the coming days. Full Article
science and technology Indian Digital Tax May be Delayed as Covid-19 Impacts Google, Facebook, Others By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:58:09 +0530 India's new digital tax has caught the industry off guard as it was not part of the main proposals which the finance ministry had presented in parliament in April. Full Article
science and technology PUBG Mobile: Win an iPhone 11 Pro With The Latest ‘Lucky Money Tree’ Event By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:09:45 +0530 A new PUBG Mobile in-game event gives players a chance to win an iPhone 11 Pro and also a pair of Apple AirPods. Full Article
science and technology Amazon Pay Later Launched in India: Where to Use, Max Limit, Auto Debit Rule Explained By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:55:57 +0530 Short credit services such as LazyPay or Simpl do not mandate auto repayment to their users, unlike Amazon — that too via a third party company. Full Article
science and technology PUBG Now Gets Added in Google Stadia's Game Catalogue; Members Get Free Access By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:37:14 +0530 The base PUBG game on Stadia can be purchased for $29.99, while the new Pioneer Edition is available for $39.99. Full Article
science and technology Swiggy Runs Restaurant Health Checks, Meal Donation for Underprivileged During Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:15:29 +0530 Swiggy has instructed restaurant and delivery partners to follow a strict sanitisation process, and also issued a fundraiser for the underprivileged. Full Article
science and technology WhatsApp Multi Device Support Coming Soon? New Beta Update Suggests So By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:21:08 +0530 Using WhatsApp on multiple devices may soon become a reality, making the app even more flexible. Full Article
science and technology Apple and Google Have Started Testing their COVID-19 Exposure Notification API By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:08:05 +0530 The companies say the first seeds of the exposure notification Application Programming Interface (API) to select developers associated with public health authorities (PHAs) around the world. Full Article
science and technology Apple & Google Are Testing COVID Exposure Notification API: This is How Contact Tracing Will Work By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:22:54 +0530 The proposed solution will work in two stages. The first are the APIs that are now available on iOS for iPhones and Android OS for Android phones. The second will be an integration of contact tracing tech within Android and iOS. Full Article
science and technology Microsoft Teams Has 75 Million Active Users Daily, While Zoom Continues to Confuse Numbers By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:01:25 +0530 Zoom had earlier claimed that they had surpassed 300 million daily users globally. Now, they simply say “300 million daily Zoom meeting participants”. That is just not the same thing. Full Article
science and technology Laptops on a Budget For the Work From Home Warriors: These Are The Top Picks Under Rs 40,000 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:47:09 +0530 Here are some of the best budget laptops, some running Windows 10 and some Google Chromebook options, which you must add to your arsenal of work from home tools. Full Article
science and technology HCARD, a Robot Built by Indian Scientists, to Offer Contactless Treatment in Hospitals By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:23 +0530 Alongside the HCARD robot, CSIR's labs have been further contributing with contactless hospital waste management systems, sanitisation services and more. Full Article
science and technology Paytm Mall Receives 3.5 Lakh Requests to Deliver Mobile, Laptops Amid Covid-19 lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:16:24 +0530 The company said it has also received over two lakh e-mails from customers for delivering the non-essential items with demand for mobile phones rising 200 percent. Full Article
science and technology Aarogya Setu Registration Will be Mandatory to Setup New Phone: Govt Sources By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:32:19 +0530 Nodal agencies will get in touch with the smartphone supply chain to have the app installed on all new smartphones. Full Article
science and technology Over 40 Million Fake COVID-19 Content on Facebook, Be Aware Before You Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:18:42 +0530 Facebook has introduced Covid-19 Information Center on the app in order to limit the spread of misinformation related to Covid-19. Full Article
science and technology Apple 'Disbaled' FaceTime on Older iPhones and Now it Has to Pay $18 Million For Damages By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:24:15 +0530 Over 3.6 million devices are said to have been affected by the update and each class member will receive an estimated $3. Full Article
science and technology Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Set in Vikings Era: What the Game Storyline May Feature By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:34:28 +0530 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla still remains some distance away in the future, but more details should be released in the coming months. Full Article
science and technology Redmi Note 9 to Launch Today: Here’s How to Watch Live Stream By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:27:26 +0530 The Redmi Note 9 is going to launch globally and Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Note 10 Lite globally. Full Article
science and technology Facebook Stock Soars in Q1 Earnings After Initial Drop Amid Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:34:30 +0530 The social networking giant also said it counts 2.99 billion monthly users across its family of apps, compared to 2.89 billion in the previous quarter. Full Article
science and technology New Smartphone Battery Tech by Indian Scientists Can Keep Your Phone Charged for Days By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:06:12 +0530 Scientists may have overcome the rapid battery degradation issue in Lithium-sulfur ion batteries, hence finally making them commercially viable. Full Article
science and technology Twitter Grants Access to Researchers With Real-Time Data to Study COVID-19 Tweets By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:08:41 +0530 The project aims to gather information about the spread of coronavirus, assessing the emergency response and tackling the misinformation during the crisis. Full Article
science and technology Global Smartphone Output to See Record 16.5% Slump in June: TrendForce By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:10:38 +0530 Both Apple and Samsung will retain their first and third spots respectively but they are also expected to lose market shares as well. Full Article
science and technology Two Black Holes 'Dancing' with Each Other is the Most Epic Image You'll See Today By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:18:41 +0530 The observations give mankind stronger inference about our learning on black holes and gravitational waves, and how massive celestial bodies interact. Full Article
science and technology Best Apps to Work From Home Without Missing Out on Features By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:49:31 +0530 With most of us now working from home, it has become important to find the best replacement of our regular office use software. He Full Article
science and technology Google Launches Coronavirus Task Force, Removes 2.7 Billion 'Bad Advertisements' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:29:59 +0530 Google also blocked and removed coronavirus-related marketing pitches in recent months for policy violations including price-gouging and misleading claims. Full Article
science and technology Growth in India's Software Market to See 4.1% Drop as Covid-19 Impacts IT Spending By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:56:36 +0530 The decline in growth rate is likely because enterprises relook at their buying decisions owing to an increased focus on profitability. Full Article
science and technology Call of Duty Mobile Season 6 Goes Live on Android and iOS: New Maps, Game Modes and More By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:15:21 +0530 The Call of Duty Season 6 is updated with version 1.0.12 is available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Full Article
science and technology Samsung to Start Mass Production of 5nm Chips in Q2 2020: All The Details Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:16:10 +0530 The production will take place at the start-of-the-art Samsung V1 facility located in Hwaseong, South Korea. Full Article
science and technology Reliance Jio Deployed Multiple Measures to Help Mobile & JioFiber Users During COVID Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:21:20 +0530 The virtualization and network automation technologies ensured that the networks continued to work smoothly even though there was a significant increase in traffic due to everyone working from home. Full Article
science and technology JioMeet Video Conferencing Service to be Officially Launched by Jio Platforms Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:28:57 +0530 JioMeet can be used for both personal and enterprise purposes, and has apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and a plugin for Outlook. Full Article
science and technology Jio & Facebook Getting JioMart on WhatsApp Pushes a Big Digital Shift For 1.3 Billion Indians By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:45:33 +0530 Reliance Jio says this investment would enable new opportunities for businesses of all sizes. There is special focus on small businesses across India, and there is expectation that the new digital ecosystems will reach out to as many as 1.3 billion Indians, including via WhatsApp. Full Article
science and technology Jio Adds 24mn Users in First Three Months of 2020, Annual Profit Soars by 177% By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:16:47 +0530 Reliance Jio now has over 388 million subscribers on its network, and looks set to grow stronger with a new investment from Facebook. Full Article
science and technology 5G Spectrum Price Suggested by Department of Telecom Too High: Finance Ministry Task Force By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:40:03 +0530 A finance ministry task force acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the SC judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore. Full Article
science and technology Apple Services Business Hits All-Time Record to Soften The COVID Impact on The iPhone Sales By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:10:40 +0530 Services such as Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ are raking in record revenues for the company. At the same time, products such as the AirPods, HomePod and accessories for the Apple Watch and the iPad Pro, to name a few, are also doing well. Full Article
science and technology Intel 10th-Gen Desktop CPUs Are Here Headed by the Mighty 10-Core Core-9 10900K By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:04:23 +0530 Intel is pushing the boundaries once again with its new 10th-gen Comet Lake processor range for consumer desktops. Full Article
science and technology Zoom Does Not Have More Than 300 Million Daily Active Users Just 'Participants' By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:02:57 +0530 Shares of the video conferencing app also fell nearly 7% to $136.86 after the reports came out. Full Article
science and technology Industry Dialogue: COVID Disruption is Proof That We Need to be Serious About 5G Networks in India By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:22:33 +0530 5G will help in easing out on the network congestion thereby improving user experience while streaming videos across platforms. It will also provide a smart data pipe for content; monetize broadcast spectrum and provide live streaming on-the-go sans data caps. Full Article
science and technology Xiaomi Users, Beware: Your Data is Being Read by Chinese Servers By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:25:22 +0530 Cyber security researchers have found that a number of Xiaomi phones are regularly sending browsing history, app usage and music patterns to remote servers. Full Article
science and technology PUBG Mobile ‘Mad Miramar’: Golden Mirado, Canted Sight, Scoped Winchester 94 and More By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:27:08 +0530 PUBG Mobile has officially confirmed some of the new changes that we can expect in the upcoming update that is arriving on May 7. Full Article
science and technology With Coronavirus Tests Made Free For All, Websites Crash in Los Angeles As Thousands Register By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:43:43 +0530 One of the websites used to schedule appointments showed there were no slots available for people not showing any symptoms or those who are not "front-line workers". Full Article
science and technology COVID-19 Impact: Global Smartphone Sales Plummet 13% in Q1 2020, Samsung Worst Hit By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:55:01 +0530 This is the first time since Q1 2014, that the smartphone market has fallen below 300 million units in a quarter. Full Article
science and technology NASA Picks Three Contracts Including Elon Musk's SpaceX to Build New Lunar Landers By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 01:25:49 +0530 The lunar landers will carry the astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon’s surface and back again. Full Article
science and technology Not Just Your Chats With Friends, WhatsApp Plays a Crucial Role For Businesses Amidst Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 02:51:50 +0530 WhatsApp Business has more than 1 million businesses active on the app, in India. They are relying on a bunch of tools that WhatsApp has made available to them, to stay in touch with current customers as well as potential customers. Full Article
science and technology Qualcomm Predicts 30% Drop in Global Phone Sales in Q2 2020 Due to Covid-19 Crisis By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:03:20 +0530 Qualcomm also said that there was a decline of 21% in mobile phone sales between January and March this year. Full Article
science and technology Apple Will Soon Let You to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Face Mask By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:05:34 +0530 The new feature is expected to receive a warm welcome from iPhone users who are out and about in a facemask protecting themselves from COVID-19. Full Article
science and technology EventBot Malware Can Steal Banking Data from Your Android Phone: How to Stay Safe By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:39:16 +0530 The malware spreads through side-loaded apps and gains deep level access to Android phones to extract sensitive data about banking apps. Full Article
science and technology TikTok is Looking for Fact Checking Partners by Awarding a Rs 35 Lakh Research Grant By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 04:52:11 +0530 According to a Twitter blog post, the grant will help understand the "misinformation ecosystem" on the Indian social media space. Full Article
science and technology MeitY Extends Registration Deadline for Indian Video Conferencing Apps to May 7 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:36:10 +0530 The MeitY deadline extension only applies to registration of startups, while the idea submission deadline remains the same. Full Article
science and technology You Can Now Buy Non-Essential Items Online in These Districts: Full List Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:40:53 +0530 Sale of non-essential items will be resumed in offline stores as well, but only in standalone shops. Full Article