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Voice critical to get the next 500 million in India to use digital payment

The challenge lies in getting digital transactions done in vernacular in a country with over 20 languages and many more dialects

This former Google techie is solving the employability problem using AI

Valued at over $2 billion today, Ashutosh Garg's firm Eightfold AI is being used by large companies, including Fortune 500 clients, to shape up the career paths of their employees

European Union court leaves Facebook more exposed to privacy challenges

The court's decision brings to an end a lengthy legal battle between Facebook and Belgium's data protection authority

Microsoft announces it will end Windows 10 support in October 2025

The company quietly announced the news in a support page update

Facebook expands affordable and fast access to internet in India

The ISPs will use Facebook Connectivity's Express Wi-Fi platform to launch public Wi-Fi hotspots across Bengaluru and several cities in Punjab.

Critical entities targeted in suspected state-backed Chinese cyber spying

A cyberespionage campaign with suspected state-backed hackers exploiting a device meant to boost internet security to penetrate the computers of critical US entities

WhiteHat Jr joins NGO Cry to help kids make real-life mobile apps

Edtech company WhiteHat Jr on Tuesday said it has partnered non-governmental organisation CRY - Child Rights and You to inspire children to create real-world mobile applications

Apple plans faster watch, future temperature and glucose sensors

Apple had previously aimed to put a body temperature sensor in this year's model, but that is now more likely to be included in the 2022 update

Samsung likely to unveil new foldable smartphones in August

Samsung is likely to unveil its new foldable smartphone in August, industry insiders said on Tuesday, amid its push to popularise the foldable category

LG Electronics researcher to head alliance for 6G technology in US

LG Electronics said on Tuesday one of its senior researchers will head a working group in a North American mobile technology alliance for 6G technology development

Apple debuts Beats Studio Buds, its AirPods' alternative for Android users

The Beats Studio Buds are available to order immediately and start shipping on June 24

Toshiba's chairman resists calls to resign, to bring in new directors

Toshiba is in the spotlight after an independent investigation last week alleged that management colluded with Japan's trade ministry to block foreign investors from gaining board influence

Non-IT leaders to build most of tech products by 2024, says report

Gartner anticipates that in 2023, $30 billion in revenue will be generated by products and services that did not exist pre-pandemic.

Prime members to get access to Amazon's game streaming service Luna

American multinational technology company Amazon will be opening up access to Luna, its game streaming service, for all Amazon Prime members on June 21 and 22 (Amazon Prime Day).

InMobi subsidiary Glance to acquire ecommerce platform Shop101

Glance is also the owner of video-sharing social media platform Roposo

Notion that 5G is dangerous is incorrect: Sterlite Technologies CTO

Telecom providers follow extremely stringent regulations, says Badri Gomatam.

Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X-shaped mini fridge during gaming conference

While announcing new games for Xbox fans during the E3 2021 virtual gaming conference, Microsoft has also unveiled the first look of a cool Xbox Series X-shaped mini fridge.

Musk says Tesla will accept bitcoins when miners use more clean energy

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday that the electric carmarker will resume allowing bitcoin transactions when miners who verify transactions use more renewable energy.

Japan to start antitrust probe on Apple and Google, says report

A government panel, which consists of officials, bureaucrats and external experts, will kick off the discussion this month

No cyber breach into National Informatics Centre email system, says govt

The email system is "totally safe and secure", the Ministry of Electronics and IT said