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CCI orders an investigation against global chip maker Intel Corp

Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002, relates to abuse of dominant position by enterprises

Apple shares drop on iPhone suppliers' warnings

(Reuters) - Apple Inc shares fell to their lowest in more than three months on Monday as three suppliers issued warnings on results that pointed to weakness in iPhone sales.

EC launches its new website with 'enriched content, improved functionality'

The Election Commission of India on Monday launched its newly designed website that offers improved functionality and enriched content.

US tech giants promise tougher action to fight fake news in India

Three US tech giants - Google, Facebook and Twitter - on Monday promised to do more to fight news in India, while refusing to provide any definite timeline for bringing tougher actions that could eliminate the menace of fake news from their platform.

Trai explores regulation for WhatsApp, Google Duo like apps

Telecom regulator Trai Monday launched a consultation to explore the regulatory framework for over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and Google Duo that provide calling and messaging services similar to that by operators. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has sought public opinion on whether same rules should be applied on OTT applications providing calling and instant messaging services as applied on telecom operators. This has been a long-pending demand of telecom operators. Players like WhatsApp and Facebook have come under the scrutiny of policymakers over issues like data breach and fake news, and the Trai's latest move is expected to increase pressure on such platforms. "...the Authority has chosen in this consultation to focus only on regulatory issues and economic concerns pertaining to such OTT services as can be regarded the same or similar to the services provided by TSPs," Trai said in the paper. Sources said that the new consultation paper would impact ..

Mahindra launches new Scorpio variant priced at Rs 13.99 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra announced Monday launch of a new variant of its popular SUV Scorpio priced at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The 'feature-packed' S9 will be available pan India across Mahindra dealerships with immediate effect, the company said in a statement. The new variant will be powered by the mHAWK engine with 140 bhp and is equipped with features such as fully automatic temperature control, 15 cm touchscreen infotainment with GPS navigation in ten languages and panic brake indication, among others. M&M Chief of Sales and Marketing - Automotive Division, Veejay Ram Nakra said, "The new Scorpio S9 offers a great feature package at an attractive price point making it a compelling buy for customers looking for a true-blue SUV...

Bharti Airtel MD Gopal Vittal elected to GSMA board

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Managing Director and CEO Gopal Vittal has been elected to the board of global industry body GSMA for 2019-2020, the company said Monday. "Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel has been elected to the board of GSMA for the 2019-2020 term," Bharti Airtel said in a statement. Vittal will join 25 other distinguished leaders from across the world to provide strategic guidance and road map to the organisation, which represents more than 750 mobile operators from across the world, it said. Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal is serving as the chairman of the GSMA board and his two-year tenure will come to an end by this year-end. Mittal has served as a board member of GSMA between 2005 and 2008. "I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to serve the world's premier mobile association. I look forward to working with the GSMA board members to put out the industry's growth vision in an increasingly digitally ...

4-camera Samsung Galaxy A9 set for launch

Samsung India will introduce Galaxy A9 -- its first smartphone with quadruple primary (rear) camera system -- this month that is going to be aggressively priced to take on the leader OnePlus 6T, industry sources said on Monday.

France seeks global talks on cyberspace security

- The French government announced Monday a "Paris Call" for talks to lay out a common framework for ensuring internet security, following a surge in cyberattacks which has dented confidence in global networks. The move aims to relaunch negotiations on a "code of good conduct" which have stalled since last year. Officials said the text, to be presented by President Emmanuel Macron as he opens UNESCO's Internet Governance Forum in Paris on Monday, has been signed by most European countries. But China, Russia and the United States have not yet joined, though a source in Macron's office said a "critical mass" of US players support the call, including Microsoft and the NGO Internet Society. The identity and number of signatories are to be released later Monday, following a lunch hosted at the Elysee Palace by Macron for dozens of technology executives and officials. "To respect people's rights and protect them online as they do in the physical world, states must work together, but also ...

Facebook reportedly fired Oculus founder for being pro-Trump

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey was reportedly fired by Facebook for supporting Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.It was learned during the 2016 presidential election that Luckey secretly made a USD 10,000 to an anti-Hillary Clinton group which led to his secret departure from the social networking giant. He was also reportedly pressured into voicing support for libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.However, the latest report indicates that he was placed on leave and then fired for supporting Donald Trump.Meanwhile, Facebook maintains that Luckey's departure was not due to his political views or his donation to the group. The company also stresses that Luckey was not pressured into saying anything which was not factual.

Govt announces global competition to develop cooling technology less harmful to environment than ACs

The Union Ministry of Science and Technology on Monday announced the launch of the 'Global Cooling Prize', an international competition to incentivise the development of a residential cooling technology that will have at least five times less impact on environment than the standard Room Air Conditioning (RAC) units. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan made the announcement at the inaugural of the Global Cooling Innovation Summit here. "The health and productivity of billions of citizens living in tropical and subtropical climates will be affected by rising temperatures. The innovation challenge aims at developing sustainable and efficient technology to provide thermal comfort to all," he said. "We want innovators to rise to this global challenge to develop a super-efficient technology which provides access to affordable cooling to people around the world. We must work to mitigate the risks of global warming due to massive deployment of ACs in the near future," the minister said. According to

Nintendo to shut down streaming video for Wii in 2019

US-based media services giant Netflix has emailed its users that Nintendo was going to "suspend Netflix" and other streaming video services on the Wii after January 31, 2019.

eBay now lets you book home installation services

If you are an eBay user, you will now be able to book for services such as home installation of your new television or assembling of furniture and such things.The new feature is being introduced in partnership with three companies including Handy, InstallerNet, and Porch. As The Verge notes, you will be able to book for assembly and installation services from these companies right from the product page.Once you purchase a product, you will be able to add the service and complete the transaction. The applicable company will get in touch to set up an appointment.

Singapore central bank chief warns of risks to data localisation measures

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Concerted moves by countries to force companies to store data locally poses a risk to the growth of the digital economy, Singapore's central bank chief said on Monday.

XBox Chief pledges to fix Microsoft Store for PC gamers

After repeated complaints from gamers regarding the problems associated with Windows-based games, Xbox chief Phil Spencer has pledged to fix the Microsoft Store and establish it as the best digital storefront for PC gamers, the media reported.

Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen): Control your home better with smarter Alexa (Tech Review)

Smart home speakers are steadily gaining ground in India and Amazon's Echo range has been appreciated the most so far, followed by Google Home.

Most Pakistanis don't know what internet is: Survey

Around 69 per cent Pakistanis between the ages of 15 and 65 do not know what the internet is, an information communication technology (ICT)-based survey has revealed.

Facebook fired Oculus co-founder for supporting Trump: Report

Facebook's firing of Oculus VR co-founder Palmer Luckey last year was reportedly on the grounds of him supporting US President Donald Trump, a media report has said.

Kika Brings Users the Ultimate Mobile Communication Experience in India and Southeast Asia, Enabling Users to Seamlessly Communicate in their Native Language

/ -- Kika Tech, which revolutionizes communications with AI, has brought its state-of-the-art communications technology to Android users in India and Southeast Asia as the default keyboard through partnerships with major global mobile phone brands, including Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Lenovo, and Tecno. Mobile phone shipments are soaring in the emerging markets of India and Southeast Asia. Through these successful partnerships, Kika is now able to provide local users with industry-leading communications technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). It is of great cultural and practical significance for Kika to enable local users to adopt new communication technologies in these regions which help them digitally communicate in their native touch and preserve their traditionally diverged cultural and linguistic heritages. "These partnerships underscore our commitment to bridging global linguistic divide in the digital age," said Bill Hu, CEO of Kika Tech. "There has been a longstanding ..

Scientists translate Martian sunrise image into music

Using the photo of the 5,000th sunrise on Mars captured by NASA's rover Opportunity, British scientists have created a two-minute piece of music.