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Twitter makes full tweet archive free for academic researchers

Twitter has allowed third-party academic researchers free access to the full history of public conversation via the full-archive search endpoint

Microsoft surpasses $5bn in gaming revenue for the first time: Nadella

Microsoft has surpassed $5 billion in gaming revenue for the first time in the quarter that ended on December 31, CEO Satya Nadella has revealed.

This serial entrepreneur uses a B2B model to recycle truckloads of trash

Abhay Deshpande's firm Recykal currently collects over 10,000 tonnes of garbage a month from schools, colleges and commercial set-ups, and plans to take it to 100,000 tonnes soon.

IIT Guwahati scientists use nature's techniques to harvest water from air

The team has developed novel materials inspired by plants such as lotus and nepenthes, and insects such as the beetle to design a water-harvesting technique from air

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G

On the occasion of Republic Day, Akshay Kumar launched the mobile action game 'Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G).

Sony to launch 'Compact' Xperia to challenge iPhone 12 mini: Report

Sony is reportedly planning to launch a member of the premium 'Compact' line of phones in 2021 with a 5.5-inch Xperia model to compete with the iPhone 12 mini.

Alexa can now act on its hunches to automatically do tasks for you

Amazon has rolled out a new feature called "hunches" that allows Alexa to proactively complete tasks around the house, such as turning off lights, based on your habits and frequent requests.

Grindr faces $11.7 million fine in Norway for breach of data privacy

Norway's Data Protection Authority said it plans to fine dating app Grindr $11.7 million for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms

Facebook to let researchers access election ad data from Feb 1

Facebook will let researchers access the targeting information for more than 1.3 million social issue, electoral and political ads through the Facebook Open Research and Transparency platform

Data of 533 million Facebook users being sold via Telegram bot: Report

Alon Gal, co-founder and CTO of cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock first alerted about the Telegram bot selling Facebook users' information

WhatsApp Privacy Policy: European users treated differently, govt tells HC

Opt out available to Europeans, all or nothing for Indians, claims Centre

iPhone 13 may come with smaller notch, redesigned Face ID system

Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 series will reportedly feature a redesigned Face ID system that will allow for a smaller notch

Huawei in talks to sell premium smartphone brands P and Mate: Report

The P and Mate phone series are among the top players in the higher-end smartphone market in China

Dixon Technologies arm inks deal with HMD India to manufacture Nokia phones

Dixon Technologies' wholly-owned subsidiary Padget Electronics has entered into an agreement with HMD India for manufacturing Nokia smartphones

OnePlus launches Buds Z limited edition in India for Rs 3,699

OnePlus on Monday launched a limited edition of its Buds Z in collaboration with Los Angeles-based artist and designer Steven Harrington, for Rs 3,699 in India.

Apple to add new 'Time to Walk' audio feature for its Fitness+ subscribers

Apple is adding a new 'Time to Walk' feature for its Fitness+ subscribers, which is an audio experience in the Workout app where guests will share inspiring stories while walking.

Apple supplier Luxshare shares fall after US patent infringement notice

Shares in Apple Inc supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd fell as much as 9.5% on Monday, amid fresh concerns about a patent infringement investigation filed against it from the United States.

Forget TikTok. Audio-based Clubhouse is social media's next big thing

Since its launch last March, Clubhouse has increasingly become a cultural phenomenon. With its success and prominent backing, it may now be poised to upend the entire social media space

Discoms discover tech, aim to automate grid operations for service delivery

Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), for instance, is upgrading its grid infrastructure with investments in automation and using technology-enabled service delivery, processes and training modules

India leads the mobile-first consumer economy amid Covid-19, shows data

While Covid-19 catalysed several trends, it most importantly fast-tracked the transition to a mobile-first world.