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#StayHome: Work From Home Etiquette; Ensure Your Internet is Working Properly
Poor internet connectivity, once in a while because of technical issues is forgiven, but it cannot be an excuse forever. So, what should you do to prime your internet line for the rigors of working from home? Everything from router placement to speed test...
Flipkart Insists Big Shopping Days Sale is Not Opportunism in Times of The Coronavirus
They say the sale days are planned well in advance and multiple policies are in place to ensure the safety of delivery partners. The Ministry of Health released an updated advisory for social distancing with special protective measures for delivery men an...
Apple Faces $1.3 Billion Fine by French Antitrust Regulator
The French Antitrust Regulator said Apple's two wholesalers in France colluded on allocating products to customers, instead of freely determining commercial policy.
Bernie Sanders Slams Amazon For Asking Employees to Donate Their Paid Time Off
Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods' CEO John Mackey sent out an email to grocery store employees this week and among his six suggestions was an option for employees to "donate" their paid time off (PTO) to coworkers facing medical emergencies.
Bill Gates is Stepping Down From the Board of Directors of Microsoft
Gates remained director of the Microsoft board until 2014, though he has already begun to shift his attention to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he runs along with his wife.
Facebook Detox Can Help You Live a Better Life: Research
Participants of the research who reduced their Facebook usage time, moreover, smoked fewer cigarettes than before, were more active physically and showed fewer depressive symptoms than the control group.
France to Allow Some Huawei Equipment in its 5G Network Rollout
The French cybersecurity agency has decided to approve the use of Huawei gear, but only for what they described as non-core parts of the network.
Apple Reopens All 42 Retails Stores As Coronavirus Situation Improves in China
The closure of Apple's retail stores in China, along with supply delays, has affected iPhone sales in the country.
Indian-Origin Researchers Use apps, AI to Help People Self-Screen for Coronavirus
Artificial Intelligence-based apps that enable at-home risk assessments in just about a minute are making an entry in India too.
D2h Stream is a Smart STB For Live TV Plus Amazon Video, Disney+ Hotstar And More
The Dish TV owned DTH company d2h has finally jumped into the smart STB battle, with rivals Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV already offering Android TV powered STBs that allow seamless combination of Live TV and streaming apps such as Amazon Video, Hotstar...
HOLD THE PRESS! Scientists May Have Found a Way to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
A team of scientists have found that the SARS-CoV-2 depends on the binding of viral spike proteins to cellular receptors and on S protein priming by host cell proteases. In their study, they have demonstrated that there is indeed a way to use an inhibitor...
Twitter Fleets Are Stories Like Instagram And Facebook Have, And Disappear After 24 Hours
Fleets can’t be retweeted and they won’t have “likes.” People can respond to them, but the replies show up as direct messages to the original tweeter, not as a public response, turning any back-and-forth into a private conversation instead of a public dis...
Black Shark 3, Black Shark 3 Pro Gaming Smartphones With Snapdragon 865, 65W Charging Launched
The new Black Shark 3 series comes with high-end hardware along with support for 65W fast charging and some pogo-pins at the back for its proprietory magnetic charger.
Realme 6 Pro Press Renders Confirm Three Colour Options
Realme will be launching the new Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro in India on March 5.
Twitter Expands 'Hide Replies' by Giving Developers Access to the Feature
Developers can now create tools that automatically hide bad tweets like those including certain prohibited keywords or those that score high for being toxic.
Tim Cook Confirms Apple Will Finally Open First India Flagship Store in 2021
The Cupertino-based tech giant is currently selling its devices in India via third-party offline retailers and e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.in.