covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid 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
covid Covid-19 Effect: HUL Expects Technology Adoption in Offline Business Areas By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:31:07 +0530 HUL said that is also planning to serve its customers through any channels, be it format stores, Kirana stores or online. Full Article
covid Apple's Covid-19 Screening App Now Updated With CDC Symptoms, Cloth Mask Tips By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:53:41 +0530 Apple's COVID-19 app works by asking a set of questions in order to ascertain risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms. Full Article
covid A Robot Named 'Pepper' is Cheering Up Covid-19 Patients in Japan Quarantined in Hotels By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 07:39:58 +0530 Several hotels in the capital city of Tokyo are featuring robots to help lighten the coronavirus burden on doctors and nurses. Full Article
covid You Can Now Purchase Vivo Smartphones Online Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Here's How By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 01:37:45 +0530 Vivo India has introduced a new smart retail system connected with 20,000 retailers in India where customers can buy smartphones offline during Covid-19 lockdown. Full Article
covid Apple & Google Confirm Location Tracking to be Banned in COVID Contact Tracing Apps By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:28:57 +0530 Apple and Google said privacy and preventing governments from using the system to compile data on citizens was the primary goal Full Article
covid Facebook Rolls Out New Features Under COVID-19 Community Help Hub: All The Details Here By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 01:25:50 +0530 Facebook users will now be able to help local businesses, raise funds, and find local opportunities through the Covid-19 community hub. Full Article
covid Robots, Cameras Are Now Helping China Managing the Covid-19 Crisis: Here's How By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:08:40 +0530 China's methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people. Full Article
covid Covid-19 Impact: Indian IT Industry Growth Slows Down, But Not Drastically By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:16:35 +0530 The IT services market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6 per cent between 2019-2024, to be valued at $14.6 billion by the end of 2024. Full Article
covid Covid-19 Wreaks Havoc on Wind, Solar Energy Industry with Layoffs, Delayed Construction By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:23:35 +0530 While the wind industry is plagued by slowdowns in obtaining parts from overseas, solar businesses have been hit with door-to-door sales no longer feasible. Full Article
covid More People Are Turning to Social Media, Music and E-Sports During Covid-19 Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:00:38 +0530 Certain online activities have been given a major boost by internet users during the coronavirus lockdown around the world. Full Article
covid Companies Are Relying on AI, Hybrid Cloud More Than Ever Due to COVID-19: IBM CEO By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:07:16 +0530 Arvind Krishna said that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the importance of AI and hybrid cloud and has changed the pace in which they are being adopted. Full Article
covid US Smartphone Sales Witness 21% Decline as Covid-19 Crisis Hits Both Demand and Supply By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:48:33 +0530 Among the major players, Google's smartphone sales experienced the highest 64 per cent year-over-year decline in the US market in Q1 2020. Full Article
covid Facebook, Youtube Remove 'Plandemic', A Viral Video Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:30:59 +0530 The 26-minute video went viral this week across social media platforms. Full Article
covid Twitter Opposes US Govt's Claims That Accounts from China, Russia Spreading COVID-19 Hoax By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:01:54 +0530 The US state department accused China of colluding with Russia to manipulate social media platforms to spread fake news around coronavirus. Full Article
covid Internet Traffic in India Sees 40% Spike in March Due to COVID-19 Lockdown: ACT Fibernet By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:29:06 +0530 The data is based on overall traffic data measured from February-April 2020 from 19 cities across the country. Full Article
covid Many US States Are Exploring House Arrest Technology to Keep COVID-19 Patients at Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 02:29:36 +0530 House arrest tech includes battery-powered ankle bracelets or location-tracking apps. Full Article
covid Pakistan's Tour to Netherlands Postponed Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:34:33 +0530 The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced following advice from the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB), it has indefinitely postponed its July tour to the Netherlands after the Dutch government banned all events (sports and cultural) until September 1 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
covid Windies Postpone Three-Test Tour of England Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:24:50 +0530 The three-Test series between West Indies and England, slated to be held in June, has been postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
covid Situation Upsets me, Want This to End Quickly: Ganguly on Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:28:20 +0530 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly admitted that while he is enjoying the time he is getting to spend at home during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, he feels sad about the number of lives that are being destroyed in this period. Full Article
covid This Cricket World Cup, Scheduled for October 2020 in Australia, Postponed Due to COVID-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:45:55 +0530 The cricket world cup scheduled to be held in Australia in October this year has been postponed to 2021. No, we're not talking about the ICC T20 World Cup. Full Article
covid 4 Covid-19 patients discharged in Mandya, 1 in Mysuru By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:12:00 IST Full Article
covid Gujarat: Chhota Udepur has only two Covid-19 patients in hospital By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:05:00 IST A coronavirus patient in Chhota Udepur district was discharged on Thursday as her consecutive test reports turned out to be negative. Full Article
covid Gujarat: Five Covid-19 patients from Khambhat discharged By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 IST Five patients were discharged from Civil Hospital, Anand on Thursday after their repeat tests for Covid-19 came negative. All the five patients belong to coastal town Khambhat. Anand district also did not record any fresh Covid-19 positive case in 24 hours ending Thursday evening. Full Article
covid Cured of Covid, man won’t leave without positive wife By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:10:00 IST Full Article
covid 'How Would You Avoid Direct Contact?' FIFA Medical Chief Wary of Resuming Season Amid Covid-19 Threat By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:01:50 +0530 FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks. Full Article
covid Fresh Questions Over Football Restart as New Research Says Players at Risk of Covid-19 Spread to Lungs By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:37:21 +0530 The research suggests due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale Covid-19 particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung. Full Article
covid PSG Could Play Champions League Matches Abroad if France's Covid-19 Rules Don't Relax, Says Club President By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:54:03 +0530 PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said they respect the French government's decision but are ready to play Champions League games anywhere else. Full Article
covid Italian Federation Chief Fears 'Football Death' With Non-completion of Serie A Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:28:43 +0530 Italy's football federation chief Gabriele Gravina warned that a decision to cancel Serie A season would signal "the death of Italian football". Full Article
covid Dutch Coach Gertjan Verbeek Quits A-League's Adelaide United Over Uncertainty Around Covid-19 Impact By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:12:13 +0530 Gertjan Verbeek said his future as the head coach at Adelaide United was 'insecure' given the situation around the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
covid Small Chance of Footballers Dying of Covid-19: Brazil's President Wants Football to Return By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:41:41 +0530 Jair Bolsonaro said since footballers have solid physical conditioning, there is little chance of them dying even if they catch coronavirus. Full Article
covid Majority of Players Are Scared of Returning to Football Amid Covid-19, Says Sergio Aguero By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:59:17 +0530 Sergio Aguero said that with footballers having their family to take care of, majority of them are scared around returning to play too soon. Full Article
covid English Football League Ends Academy Season in England Due to Covid-19 Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:39:04 +0530 EFL said the decision was made independent of discussions regarding the potential restart of the season for the senior teams. Full Article
covid Bundesliga's Restart Plans Take a Hit After Three at FC Cologne Test Positive for Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:21:35 +0530 FC Cologne's three people were found with asymptomatic coronavirus amid Bundesliga's push for return to action in May. Full Article
covid Scottish FA Vice-president Fears 'Total Disaster' of Cancelling Next Season Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:03:53 +0530 Scottish FA vice-president Mike Mulraney warned it would be 'foolhardy' not to face up to the possibility of Scottish clubs going out of business during Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
covid Kevin de Bruyne Believes Premier League Will Play to Conclusion Despite Covid-19 Fears By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:36:55 +0530 Kevin de Bruyne said if Premier League season will not finish, the financial implications will be far too serious. Full Article
covid FC Cologne's Players Continue to Train Despite Three at the Club Testing Positive for Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 02:05:51 +0530 FC Cologne's team doctor Paul Klein said nobody at the club lived or had closed contact with any of the three infected. Full Article
covid FC Cologne Calls Worried Player to Account for Criticising Club Over Covid-19 Cases Handling By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:25:28 +0530 FC Cologne midfielder Birger Verstraete said he should not have given the interview out of emotion while the club said the player gave false impression of the safety measures in place. Full Article
covid Brazilian Footballers Want Health Assurances Before Restart Amid Covid-19 Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 01:19:58 +0530 A group of 16 first-division players released a joint video saying everyone wants football to come back but the players' health should come first. Full Article
covid Spain to End Women's Football Season Due to Covid-19 Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:47:36 +0530 RFEF decided champions in each tier being declared based on the standings before the campaign was halted. Full Article
covid Torino Confirm a Player Tests Positive of Covid-19 Hours After Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:39:36 +0530 Torino said in a statement that during the first medical tests on player, who is asymptomatic, tested positive of coronavirus. Full Article
covid Football Reels Under Covid-19 Impact: Will Premier League Without Fans be Worth the Wait? By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:34:45 +0530 FA chairman Greg Clarke admitted that coronavirus social distancing regulations make it impossible for fans to come together in stadiums 'anytime soon'. Full Article
covid Beckham's Inter Miami Among MLS Clubs Making Careful Return to Training After Covid-19 Suspension By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:58:42 +0530 Inter Miami were one of four MLS franchises to have players working out at their training facilities for the first time since the league was suspended due to Covid-19. Full Article