Got something in your medical history that first responders should know about if you call 911? Things like known drug allergies, or the medications you’re on? The iPhone and Apple Watch will soon be able to share this information with first responders automatically (if you opt to let it do so). When a user with […]

Microsoft and Amazon are at it again as the fight for the Defense Department JEDI contract continues. In a recent series of increasingly acerbic pronouncements, the two companies continue their ongoing spat over the $10 billion, decade-long JEDI contract spoils. As you may recall (or not), last fall in a surprise move, the DoD selected […]

Acast, a podcast monetization and distribution platform, announced a new partnership with JioSaavn, one of the largest streaming audio services in India. The agreement mean JioSaavn will distribute content from Acast and have access to its technology for podcasters. JioSaavn, which claims 104 million monthly active users, is the second-largest streaming audio service in India […]

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We knew it was going to be bad — but not necessarily “lowest level since 2013” bad. As Apple was busy reporting its earnings, Canalys just dropped some of its own figures — and they’re not pretty. After two quarters of much-needed growing, the global smartphone market just took a big hit. And you no […]

Quarter after quarter, familiar stories have appeared. The smartphone market, once seemingly bulletproof, has suffered. The list of factors is long, and I’ve written about them ad nauseam here, but the CliffsNotes version is: costs are too high, innovation is too incremental and most people already own a device that will be plenty good for […]

Got something in your medical history that first responders should know about if you call 911? Things like known drug allergies, or the medications you’re on? The iPhone and Apple Watch will soon be able to share this information with first responders automatically (if you opt to let it do so). When a user with […]

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Microsoft and Amazon are at it again as the fight for the Defense Department JEDI contract continues. In a recent series of increasingly acerbic pronouncements, the two companies continue their ongoing spat over the $10 billion, decade-long JEDI contract spoils. As you may recall (or not), last fall in a surprise move, the DoD selected […]

A data breach at the U.S. Marshals Service exposed the personal information of current and former prisoners, TechCrunch has learned. A letter sent to those affected, and obtained by TechCrunch, said the Justice Department notified the U.S. Marshals on December 30, 2019 of a data breach affecting a public-facing server storing personal information on current […]

The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […]

If you can’t stop them, power them. That’s the strategy behind Snapchat App Stories, which launches today to let users show off their ephemeral content in other apps too. The first partners will let you post Stories to your dating profile in Hily, share them alongside [music] videos in Triller, watch them while screensharing in […]

Leaked images obtained by TechCrunch reveal that Google considered and designed a feature that would let people donate money to websites to help support news publishers, bloggers and musicians. But Google scrapped the idea and chose not to build out the product, despite these kinds of businesses and creators often struggling to earn revenue. Last […]

Michael Ovitz didn’t invent the idea of a talent agency, but one might argue that he perfected it. He founded the CAA in 1975, and grew it into the world’s leading talent agency, serving as chairman for 20 years. Now, Ovitz is investing in a brand new type of talent agency called Human Capital. Human […]

Mark Cuban isn’t impressed that you’ve raised money. “If you think the accomplishment is raising money first, we’re probably not gonna get along,” said Cuban in an Extra Crunch Live interview. “If your orientation is ‘I got to raise the money first,’ you don’t really have a company yet, and you really haven’t accomplished anything […]

Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have led to a global economic downturn, but the gaming industry is booming. With hundreds of millions of people sequestered in their homes, game usage has spiked. And while the economic repercussions will persist after people cease physical distancing, gaming is positioned to fare well during a recession. […]

Apple’s earnings show the impact of COVID-19, NVIDIA’s top scientist shares an open source ventilator design and Amazon anticipates big spending in the coming months. Here’s your Daily Crunch for May 1, 2020. 1. iPhone sales are down, ahead of uncertain times for the industry Apple device sales have taken a hit, but the company’s […]

The economic impact of obesity will reach $87.7 billion and affect one-third of Australians by 2025 based on current trends and without further intervention.

Australia is facing a growth problem, and the best way to spark growth is to create a bedrock for innovation and support businesses to disrupt themselves and take risks.

The emerging global market for business services using drone technology is valued at over US$127 billion with the drone revolution disrupting industries ranging from agriculture to filmmaking.

Google today announced that it is making Meet, its video meeting tool for businesses that directly competes with the likes of Zoom, available for free to everyone. Until now, you could participate in a Meet call without being a paying user, but you needed a paid G Suite account to start calls. You won’t be […]

1. Hurry up: Last chance to see a supermoon this year  Euronews
2. In pictures: Last supermoon of 2020 rises on a world grappling to overcome pandemic  DAWN.com
3. May's flower moon lights up the sky around the globe  ABC News
4. Don't miss the last full supermoon of 2020, a 'flower moon,' on May 7  CNET
5. Last supermoon of the year, Photos News & Top Stories  The Straits Times
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1. Scientists discover a gene in honey bees that solve the mystery over virgin birth  Zee News
2. These ‘mostly useless’ male honeybees lay eggs, produce females  BGR
3. Study: Single Gene Causes 'Virgin Births' in Cape Honeybees | Biology  Sci-News.com
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1. Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Sridevi And Irrfan In One Frame; See Pic  News18
2. Deepika Padukone & Amitabh Bachchan remember Irrfan Khan  NEWS9 live
3. Deepika Padukone recalls late Irrfan Khan with a throwback video of their tennis game; Says ‘please come back’  PINKVILLA
4. Deepika Padukone Remembers Irrfan Khan With A Sweet Memory From The Sets Of Piku  NDTV
5. Amitabh Bachchan remembers Sridevi, Irrfan Khan  Zee News
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1. Xiaomi Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: A quick comparison of two flagship phones  India Today
2. “Too expensive!”: Does Xiaomi have an image problem in India?  TechPP
3. Xiaomi launches Mi 10 with 108MP camera: Price, offers and other details  Livemint
4. Can the Mi 10 Help Xiaomi Be Seen as a Premium Brand in India?  Gadgets 360
5. Xiaomi Mi 10 at Rs 49,999: Why it makes complete sense  India Today
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1. Facebook redesign is finally rolling out for everyone | BGR India  BGR India
2. Dark mode on Facebook starts rolling out with brand new desktop site  Livemint
3. Facebook for desktop gets dark mode for all: Here's how to get it  India TV News
4. Facebook’s redesigned website now live: Here’s how to get  The Newsopedia
5. Facebook starts rolling out redesigned desktop site to all: Here’s what’s new  Hindustan Times
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1. Raghuram Rajan on monetisation debate: 'It's neither a game changer nor a catastrophe'  CNBCTV18
2. India Raises Borrowing Limit by Over 50% to Rs 12 Lakh Crore as Virus Grips Economy  The Wire
3. Need for non-collateralized reverse repo operations: SBI Report  Economic Times
4. View: Why a new 'Bad Bank' when there are 24!  Economic Times
5. Bank credit up 6.74% to Rs 102.69 lakh crore; deposits rise 9.82%  Moneycontrol.com
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1. Does India need industries to restart at the cost of diluted labour laws?  Moneycontrol.com
2. Migrants run over by train, labour laws put on hold: Covid-19 news today  Hindustan Times
3. Three states ease labour laws to boost investment, jobs  Times of India
4. Ease labour laws now: UP gets it right, but relaxation must become permanent  The Financial Express
5. Karnataka Govt Says No Action Against Firms Not Paying April Wage as Industry Heads Seek Eased Labour Law...  News18
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Zhihu may not be as well known outside of China as WeChat or ByteDance’s Douyin, but over the past eight years, it has cultivated a reputation for being one of the country’s most trustworthy social media platforms. Originally launched as a question-and-answer site similar to Quora, Zhihu has grown to be a central hub for […]

Shares of One Medical are worth $19.50 this morning after the venture-backed unicorn priced its IPO at $14 per share last night. The company opened at $18 before rising further, according to Yahoo Finance data. At its current price, One Medical is worth about 40% more than its IPO price, a strong debut for the […]

As a cell phone plan, Yahoo Mobile seems pretty straightforward — there’s just one pricing tier, where you pay $39.99 per month for unlimited calls, data and mobile hotspot usage. But you may be wondering why Yahoo is getting into the phone business. It makes more sense when you recall that Yahoo is owned by Verizon, […]

Jessica Abo sits down with the CEO and founder of Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative.

The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […]

Uber Eats is pulling out of a clutch of markets — shuttering its on-demand food offering in the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay and Ukraine. It’s also transferring its Uber Eats business operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Careem, its wholly owned ride-hailing subsidiary that’s mostly focused on the Middle […]

Trying times demand innovative measures for online and social media marketers.

Actress Michelle Dockery, 37, from Essex. has told how Kate Middleton, 37, 'met everyone from the drivers to the caterers and the actors' when she made a set visit to Downton Abbey in 2015.

Downton Abbey stars Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery looked uber glamorous as they arrived at The One Show on Tuesday.

British actor Simon Jones discusses his role as King George V in the new Downton Abbey movie. It marked the first time he had ridden a horse on set since Brideshead Revisited.

Michael Palin dedicated his Special Recognition Award to his late friend Terry Jones during Tuesday night's National Television Awards.

She recently hit headlines when it emerged her ex-boyfriend Jack had secretly become a father.  Yet Dani looked in good spirits as she headed out on a stroll around Essex on Wednesday.

The Dancing On Ice contestant, 29, reportedly left Tuesday's National Television Awards in tears as she engaged in a heated exchange with her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard.

She recently added her voice to ongoing rumours of a fallout in the ITV family, after speaking out against veteran presenter Phillip Schofield.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the duo, both, 44, announced they were inspired by Chris Evans' efforts to raise money for the NHS so planned to sell the gongs

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Channel Seven has already pulled the plug on The Super Switch after the reality TV show pulled in dismal ratings during the program's first two nights on air. 

A season record was set on Sunday's House Rules during the final garden reveal.