EU opens investigation into Google’s acquisition of Fitbit IANS Aug 5, 2020 The European Commission has said it had opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google…
Nokia to set up robotics lab at IISc for 5G research IANS Aug 4, 2020 Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to…
UK-based Wiserfunding enters India, targets SMEs IANS Aug 4, 2020 UK-based fintech firm Wiserfunding has announced its entry into India by launching the artificial intelligence-backed credit risk…
TikTok-Microsoft deal must not involve India user data: Think-tank IANS Aug 4, 2020 With Microsoft confirming its intent to buy TikTok in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, India should ensure that any…
Andhra launches virtual campaign on cyber crimes against women IANS Aug 4, 2020 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched ‘E-RakshaBandhan’ campaign aimed at creating public awareness on…
Google invests $450mn in US-based ADT for secure home devices IANS Aug 4, 2020 Google has announced a long-term, strategic partnership with ADT, a leading US security and home automation provider, with…
Alphabet issues $5.75 billion worth sustainability bonds IANS Aug 4, 2020 In a bid to support environmental and social initiatives worldwide, Google has issued $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds, the…
Twitter faces $250mn FTC fine over misuse of users’ data IANS Aug 4, 2020 Twitter has disclosed that it may end up paying up to $250 million as fine to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a probe…
Microsoft Teams allows 20K participants, Cloud-based phone calling IANS Aug 4, 2020 Microsoft has announced that its video meet app will now limit the size of interactive meetings to 1,000 participants, with a…
US teen who executed Twitter hack owns Rs 22.5 crore worth Bitcoin IANS Aug 4, 2020 The Florida-based juvenile who is the mastermind of the mega Twitter Bitcoin hack owns more than $3 million (over Rs 22.5 crore)…