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IBM's AI push helps consumer goods firms go digital, tide over Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred consumer goods firms to work with Big Blue to drive their digital transformation efforts, write Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar

Data security drives the rise of private cloud

Private cloud means that a firm has control over the server as well as its location, where its data is stored

Facebook tests new feature that lets users auto-share Instagram stories

To see Instagram Stories on Facebook as part of the test, people will have to link their two accounts

Buyers, beware! Darknet websites are taking advantage of Covid-19 pandemic

Darknet vendors are also selling medications and cures, including effective treatments, like Remdesivir, and ineffective treatments, like Hydroxychloroquine

Facebook to block new political ads, but policy still has gaping holes

Facebook has sometimes had trouble catching what is or isn't a political ad, so people end up seeing them without a disclosure anyway

Forget TikTok, it's WeChat that brings China's internet whip to the world

As WeChat has become ubiquitous, it has become a powerful tool of social control, a way for Chinese authorities to guide and police what people say, whom they talk to and what they read

Google to launch Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G smartphones on September 25: Report

Google is reportedly gearing up to launch Pixel 5 as well as Pixel 4a 5G smartphones on September 25 in Germany

Big tech's dominance around the globe is something to be worried about

Facebook and Google's dominance of developing-world markets has had catastrophic effects. US regulators should take note

Logitech K380 review: A compact but functional wireless keyboard on budget

Like most wireless keyboards, the K380 does not have backlit keys

PUBG ban to upset Tencent's 'chicken dinner' in India

With over 175 million estimated downloads, India accounts for around 25 per cent of PUBG's global subscriber base

Logitech MX Master 3 review: A mouse suitable for coders, content creators

There is a lot to like about the Logitech MX Master 3. But, does it justify its premium price tag of Rs 9,495? Let's find out

After PUBG ban, Akshay Kumar unveils 'Made In India' action game FAU-G

The game aims to provide an Indian alternative to PUBG Mobile that has been recently banned in India along with 117 more apps

Here are the seven top downloaded apps in India by revenue

According to App Annie, which tracks apps globally, PUBG was ranked first in July by revenues from customers who downloaded the app from Google Play or Apple IoS in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Base model ticks the right boxes, premium too pricey

On paper, the Redmi Note 9 seems to tick all the right boxes. Does it? Let's find out

Faster high-res image transmission soon on iPhone cameras: Report

Apple's iPhone cameras in the future may adopt circuit boards based on liquid crystal polymer (LCP), in order to allow them to transmit high-resolution images at higher speeds

Facebook to list all WhatsApp security bugs on dedicated web page

As cyber security incidents increase on its family of apps, Facebook has launched a new web page where it will document all vulnerabilities and bugs reported and fixed in WhatsApp

Over 1.25 billion people visiting Facebook Watch every month: Report

Facebook Watch which is an on-demand service to discover videos across the social network is witnessing more than 1.25 billion people discover and share videos from millions of creators and publishers

Apple Inc delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software

Apple is delaying a new privacy feature in the next version of its iPhone operating system that will make it more difficult for app makers to track people online to help sell digital ads

Realme 7 Pro, Realme 7 with 64MP based quad-camera launched: Price, specs

As part of launch offers, both the smartphones get two-year subscription for Discovery+ at an introductory price of Rs 299

Asus unveils thin and light notebooks with 11th Gen Intel Core processors

The new PC lineup is also powered by Microsoft Windows to provide an intuitive and user-friendly experience, the company said