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Time for tech solutions designed in India, but deployed for world: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said it is time for tech solutions that are designed in India but deployed for the world, and the country is uniquely positioned to leap ahead in the information era

New Microsoft programme to nurture health tech startups in India

Microsoft launched a dedicated programme to help healthtech startups flourish in India, as the pandemic impacts every aspect of the healthcare system in the country

New WhatsApp feature to allow users to mute videos before sending

Instant messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that would let users mute their videos before posting those to their friends and family members or putting them up as status

Apple cuts App Store commission to 15% for small businesses

The move also assumes significance as Apple has been aggressively expanding its presence in the Indian market that is home to a large developer base

Laptop, tablet manufacturing in India $100 bn opportunity by 2026: Report

Currently, the global manufacturing hubs for laptops and tablets are limited to a handful of countries with China being the predominant supplier

MediaTek acquires Intel's power-management chip biz for $85 million

Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor company MediaTek has acquired Intel Enpirion power management chip product line-related assets, via its subsidiary Richtek, for approximately $85 million.

OnePlus' Android OS-based OxygenOS most preferred among Indians: Study

A new study claimed that the degree of consumer satisfaction is the highest with OxygenOS from OnePlus (74%) followed by Apple iOS (72%)

YouTube introduces audio ads for brands to expand reach, engagement

YouTube has introduced audio ads - its first ad format designed to connect brands with audiences in engaged and ambient listening

TikTok expands parental controls feature, adds new search restrictions

Chinese short-video making app TikTok has expanded a privacy feature where parents will have more options over what their children can see and restrict comments on their content

Instagram introduces keyword search without hashtags on its platform

Instagram users in select countries will now be able to search the platform using keywords and no hashtags are required

Microsoft unveils highly-secure Pluton chip to protect Windows PCs

Microsoft has unveiled a new security chip called Pluton that has been designed to protect the future Windows PCs

L&T delivers India's first launch hardware for human space programme

The critical booster segment, with a diameter of 3.2 metres, length of 8.5 metres and weighing 5.5 tonnes, was flagged off in a virtual event by Isro chief Sivan

Meet the techies who are building electric superbikes for Indian roads

The duo even built their own battery packs ground up, employing technologies one usually associates with applications in aerospace and consumer electronics

Hospitals step up virtual game for young parents amid the pandemic

Virtual emergency rooms, smart wearables to track foetal heart rate and temperature are some of the new initiatives in the space

Online festive shopping increases chances of cybercrime: McAfee's India

Covid-19 pandemic propelled more people to opt for online shopping with 68.1 per cent Indians confirming an increase in their online shopping activity this year

Apple's new Macs could revive the PC chip wars, benefit Qualcomm: Analysts

Apple will design the chips using Arm technology and have them manufactured by a partner, most likely Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co

OPPO INNO Day 2020 starts today at 1:30 pm: Livestream, what to expect

Oppo is set to showcase new AR Glass tech. In its teaser, It showcased a concept smartphone with a rollable display

Rollable concept phone to AR Glass, Oppo shows future tech at Inno Day 2020

At the 'Leap into the Future' themed virtual event, OPPO showcased Oppo X 2021 rollable concept smartphone, OPPO CybeReal AR application, and Oppo AR Glass

IIT Kharagpur develops food packaging material with cucumber peels

According to a team of researchers, cucumber peels have greater cellulose content than other peel waste

Creators can now protect their images, videos on FB, Instagram

Facebook has announced to expand access to Rights Manager to help more creators better control when, how and where they share content across Facebook and Instagram