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Apple, Google release coronavirus tracking tools for iOS, Android devices
The companies said 22 countries and several US states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software
 "Apple, Google release coronavirus tracking tools for iOS, Android devices")
NortonLifeLock BotSight tool detects bots on Twitter: Here's how it works
The BotSight annotates each Twitter handle with a bot-probability score directly on the Twitter website
 "NortonLifeLock BotSight tool detects bots on Twitter: Here's how it works")
iPhone SE goes on sale at 12 noon with Rs 3600 instant discount on Flipkart
Launched in April, the Apple iPhone SE is a cross of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 - it takes design cues from the iPhone 8 and ships with hardware and features of the iPhone 11-series
 "iPhone SE goes on sale at 12 noon with Rs 3600 instant discount on Flipkart")
Xiaomi gets first-quarter sales boost as smartphone demand rebounds
The company gets most of its revenue from selling mobile handsets, but also makes money by selling online ads and other types of consumer hardware
 "Xiaomi gets first-quarter sales boost as smartphone demand rebounds")
Redmi K20-series among first Xiaomi phones to get MIUI 12: Release schedule
The MIUI 12 brings several upgrades with regard to design, features and privacy
 "Redmi K20-series among first Xiaomi phones to get MIUI 12: Release schedule")
You can now share albums on Google Photos directly with other Google users
Users can now share the entire album of photos and videos without the need of generating the URL, which was required earlier
 "You can now share albums on Google Photos directly with other Google users")
Realme Smart TV and Realme Watch features unveiled before launch on May 25
The Realme Smart TV and Realme Watch will be part of company's AIoT products ecosystem, which will get around 20 products under tech-lifestyle category this year
 "Realme Smart TV and Realme Watch features unveiled before launch on May 25")
Muse Wearables rides tech wave with hybrid watches, virus-killing clothes
Bootstrapped with Rs 2 lakh in 2016, the Bengaluru-based firm has offices in Chennai, Singapore and London, and caters to 70 countries through direct-to-consumer model
 "Muse Wearables rides tech wave with hybrid watches, virus-killing clothes")
Indian companies paid Rs 8 crore on average to fix ransomware, says report
Ransomware is malicious software that locks and encrypts a victim's computer or device data and then demands a ransom to restore access.
 "Indian companies paid Rs 8 crore on average to fix ransomware, says report")
Scientists, start-ups step up efforts to make masks more effective
They are developing everything from static electricity-generating face covers to kill the virus, to full-face armour for healthcare workers, patients and even delivery personnel
 "Scientists, start-ups step up efforts to make masks more effective")
Twitter down across Pakistan, Twitterati blame govt for throttling service
Internet observatory named the Downdetector showed a live outage in Pakistan
 "Twitter down across Pakistan, Twitterati blame govt for throttling service")
IIT Madras-backed firm makes wearable tracker for early Covid-19 detection
The bluetooth-enabled product, priced at Rs 3,500, is expected to hit the market by June end
 "IIT Madras-backed firm makes wearable tracker for early Covid-19 detection")
Tried Google Meet yet? Here's how to start, join, schedule video conference
There are multiple ways to use Google Meet for video conferences. Here is a look at how you can use Google Meet to connect with colleagues, friends and family
 "Tried Google Meet yet? Here's how to start, join, schedule video conference")
US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules; China could retaliate
The new rule prohibits semiconductor manufacturers that use US technology and software in chip design from shipping to Huawei without the US government's permission
 "US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules; China could retaliate")
Huawei's new smartwacth GT2e launched in India: Check price, featrues
Customers purchasing the smartwatch from May 15 to May 28 will get 6 months no-cost EMI and free AM61 Bluetooth Earphones worth Rs 3,990 on Amazon and Flipkart
 "Huawei's new smartwacth GT2e launched in India: Check price, featrues")
We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson
The top cybersecurity expert at the tech giant says that in India, between February 2 and May 2, 2020, Microsoft's detection tools saw 9100 Coronavirus related cybersecurity threats.
 "We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson")
Realme Narzo 10 review: A performer in budget segment, despite limitations
We used the Realme Narzo 10 for some time to see how it fares in everyday use; take a look at what we found in our Narzo 10 review
 "Realme Narzo 10 review: A performer in budget segment, despite limitations")
Realme to launch TV, watch in India on May 25; live-streaming on YouTube
According to the company, it will host an online event which will be streamed via Realme's YouTube channel as well as its social media platforms.
Digital queues to virtual trial rooms: Retail's answer to Covid-19
From digital queues to virtual trial rooms, retail stores are adopting new technologies to adapt to the post-Covid world, reports Sai Ishwar
 "Digital queues to virtual trial rooms: Retail's answer to Covid-19")
How 3D printing is becoming a mainstream technology for serial production
By reducing material costs and increasing process productivity, it has become a key driver of digital manufacturing
 "How 3D printing is becoming a mainstream technology for serial production")