Activision Blizzard Inc. announced new versions of its Overwatch shooting game and Diablo role-playing title in a bid to re-engage disenchanted fans. Overwatch 2 will include a mode that lets players compete against computer-controlled enemies rather than just other players. The refreshed game will feature additional characters and terrain — […]
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Google to acquire Fitbit: Should Apple be worried?
San Francisco-headquartered activity trackers and wearables maker Fitbit is being acquired by Google’s parent company Alphabet, which is paying $7.35 per share in cash for the company, valuing it at about $2.1 billion. But the question is: Will the acquisition be profitable for Fitbit and Google, and should Apple be wary […]
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Tesla under scrutiny over software, battery problems
Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is under scrutiny over battery and security issues after at least two dozen complaints were filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including a Chicago consumer who said his 2014 Tesla lost about 30 miles of range after a software update last May, say media […]
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Google, Walmart help drive India payments past 1 billion transactions
A payments platform created by India’s largest retail banks surpassed a billion transactions in October, a milestone that affirms the tremendous growth of services offered by U.S. giants from Walmart Inc. to Amazon.com Inc. and Google. Indian digital payments took off when the government pushed demonetization in 2016, invalidating most […]
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Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion to boost hardware
Alphabet Inc.’s Google agreed to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash, a move that could shore up the internet giant’s hardware business while also potentially increasing antitrust scrutiny. Fitbit shares jumped 16%. Google will pay $7.35 a share for San Francisco-based Fitbit, according to a statement […]
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BSNL Subscribers Will Get 6 Paise in Their Accounts for Every Voice Call Above 5 Minutes
In an industry-first move, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will provide six paise for every five minutes of voice calls consumed by the users. While Reliance Jio started charging six paise per minute for outgoing calls to other networks, this move from BSNL will attract a lot of users of the Mukesh Ambani-owned telco […]
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Government officials across 20 countries targeted for hacking through WhatsApp
Senior government officials in multiple US-allied countries were targeted earlier this year with hacking software that used Facebook Inc’s <FB.O> WhatsApp to take over users’ phones, according to people familiar with the messaging company’s investigation. Sources familiar with WhatsApp’s internal investigation into the breach said a “significant” portion of the […]
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China to launch the world’s largest 5G mobile phone network
China’s three state-owned wireless carriers will announce the introduction of 5G mobile phone services Thursday, a milestone in the country’s push to become a technology power even as it remains locked in a trade war with the US. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will unveil the service debuts […]
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Breaking down NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware, WhatsApp’s video-calling vulnerability
WhatsApp on Thursday sued Israel-based surveillance firm NSO Group for allegedly hacking the messaging platform to spy on about 1,400 users. The targeted users included activists, journalists, and senior government officials among others. WhatsApp alleged that NSO Group exploited a vulnerability in its video-calling feature to conduct the cyber attacks. WhatsApp and […]
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Facebook posts solid 3Q despite regulatory threats, criticism
Facebook reported solid third-quarter results Wednesday showing steady growth in its user base even as it faces broad regulatory threats and criticism over its power and negative effects on society. CEO Mark Zuckerberg lauded the company’s financial performance before launching into an impassioned monologue about principles and free speech during a conference […]
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Qualcomm, LG partner to develop automotive infotainment platform
South Korean electronics major LG Electronics and US chipmaker Qualcomm would join hands to develop an in-vehicle infotainment platform for connected cars, they said on Wednesday. LG Electronics and Qualcomm had signed a strategic partnership to develop the automotive platform, which would combine entertainment and information delivery for both drivers and passengers, the […]
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Mario Kart Tour reaches 129.3 million downloads in first month
Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour has already reached 129.3 million downloads across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in its first month. Nintendo announced the Mario Kart Tour mobile game back in January 2018, with an original launch date of March 2019, but the game was then delayed and later launched […]
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Sony PlayStation 4 has now outsold the original PlayStation
Sony in its second quarter earnings report revealed it had sold 2.8 million units of PlayStation 4 between July and September 2019. So far, Sony has sold 102.8 million units of PlayStation 4, making it one of the most popular consoles for the company. PlayStation 4 has now outsold the original […]
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Microsoft’s AI-based ‘HAMS’ automates driver license tests in India
Microsoft Research has developed a smartphone-based driving test system that leverages the power of Artificial Intelligence to make a fair analysis of a driver’s ability before issuing him or her a license. The system has already been deployed at Dehradun Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Uttarakhand and is ready for […]
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Alphabet misses profit estimates as Google bets big on newer businesses
Google parent Alphabet Inc missed analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit on Monday as it reported its highest-ever quarterly expenses, sending shares down about 1.2% even though revenue growth topped expectations. The world’s dominant provider of internet search, advertising and video services has increased spending in recent years on areas including […]