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UK declines to use Apple-Google framework for Covid-19 contact tracing app

UK's health organisation, NHSX, in a blog over the weekend said that it has prioritised security and privacy in all stages of the app's development, starting with the initial design, and user testing

Apple's flexible batteries patent hints at foldable iPhone, iPad in making

According to the consumer survey, more than a third of Apple customers showed interest in paying as much as $600 extra for a foldable iPhone

A 'loss to world of cinema, theatre', PM Modi mourns Irrfan Khan's death

The news of Irrfan Khan's death was shared on Twitter by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.

Facebook cuts back on cybersecurity team as it invests more in automation

The employees responsible for tackling hacking threats have alleged that the Silicon Valley giant is replacing them with machines and is automating its alert response and security teams

Covid-19: Academy to allow only films streamed online for Oscars 2021

A film must be made available on the secure Academy Screening Room member-only streaming site within 60 days of its streaming or VOD release

Amazon India launches special fund to help SMB partners in logistics

The company noted in a statement that small and medium businesses across India had been financially impacted due to the nationwide lockdown to precent the spread of coronavirus

Google Meet adding 3 mn users a day, app usage up 30-fold since Jan: Pichai

Over 100 million students and educators are using Google Classroom, double the number from the beginning of March

Covid-19: Alphabet logs $41.2 bn revenue in Q1, expects tough 2nd quarter

Google's 'other revenue' segment logged $4.4 billion in revenue, compared to $3.6 billion a year ago

Covid-19 death toll in US surpasses American fatalities in Vietnam War

With 58,355 deaths so far, the US accounts for a fourth of the over 213,000 global fatalities

Covid-19 treatment: AIIMS to conduct clinical trials of plasma therapy

The AIIMS director stresses on the need to have good and well-conducted research trials before the therapy is recommended for routine use

Video meeting app Zoom ties up with Oracle Cloud to cater to growing demand

Oracle says its cloud infrastructure will help Zoom to continue to deliver flawless service to its customer base

WhatsApp now allows up to 8 people to join a group video call: Details here

WhatsApp emphasised that like written messages, all calls on its platform are protected with end-to-end encryption

USCIRF names India among 'countries of particular concern'; MEA pans report

USCIRF alleges that in 2019, religious freedom conditions in India experienced a drastic turn downward, with religious minorities under increasing assault

Covid-19 outbreak: 206 new Delhi cases in 24 hrs; 20 test positive in Bihar

In Maharashtra, the number of coronavirus cases climbs to 9,318 with 729 new patients on Tuesday

'184 countries going through hell': Trump faults China for Covid-19 spread

The US is considering coronavirus scanning of air travellers from countries hit hard by the virus, says President Trump

Govt extends deadline to bid for Air India by two months till 30 June

The aviation sector has been hit hard by Covid-19 with airlines cancelling international flights and announcing pay cuts for employees.

Medlife set to launch at-home coronavirus testing in select cities

The price of a test is set at Rs 4,500 and will be conducted by labs authorised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Medlife said in a statement.

TV ratings agency needs reforms for credibility, says telecom regulator

TRAI said several concerns relating to neutrality and reliability of the existing rating system have been raised by stakeholders, which necessitated a need to review the existing system

Imran cracks whip on media team amid criticism over poor handling of virus

Bajwa was the director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, from 2012 to 2016

Brett Lee believes Tendulkar used to play 'cat and mouse' with Warne

Warne hated the way Tendulkar batted against him and would express anger after being unable to get the former Indian batter out, reveals Brett Lee