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The hatchback will be the first of Hyundai's cars in India to get automatic transmission, and will also feature rear AC vents and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Toyota announces new recall of 2.4 million hybrid cars

The firm in September said it was recalling more than one million hybrid cars globally after uncovering a technical problem that could cause fires.

Personal data for $3: Hackers selling Facebook accounts on the dark web

Security experts fear that if this avenue is exploited by cyber criminals, it could lead to cases of identity theft or blackmail.

iPhone users can now ask Siri to record police interactions using this new shortcut

The feature helps you link several apps together and create a tailor-made script that can be activated using Siri

This week in IT: Landmark verdict on Aadhaar; Facebook breach affecting 50 million people

A week of Aadhaar and Facebook in the news, with one long-drawn case coming to an end and a data breach involving a potential 50 million people

This week in Auto: Maruti Brezza gets 4-star rating in crash test; Royal Enfield gambles with 650cc twins

Here is the list of all major developments in the automotive space in the week gone by

Facebook reveals security breach affecting 50 million users, says 'taking it very seriously'

Facebook made headlines earlier this year after the data of 87 million users were improperly accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a political consultancy.

BMW Motorrad launches two new bike models in India, priced up to Rs 14.4 lakh

The two models will be available as completely Built-up Units (CBU) and can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships from today onwards, BMW Motorrad India said in a statement.

Qualcomm alleges Apple gave swiped chip secrets to Intel

The California mobile chipmaker on Monday added the sizzling accusation in an amendment to a lawsuit filed against Apple last year in California state court in Qualcomm's home city of San Diego.

GM may exit India as JSW Energy looks to buy Pune facility for electric car: Report

the US-based carmaker is in advanced talks with JSW Energy to sell the Pune facility valued at around Rs 3,000-3,500 crore.

Tesla starts building own car carrier trailers to cope with Model 3 delivery rush

With a production of about 4,000 cars a week, the automaker is making a push towards becoming profitable while achieving a record quarter

Instagram co-founders step down from company: Report

Instagram Chief Executive Officer Systrom and Chief Technical Officer Krieger have notified the photo-sharing app's leadership team and Facebook on Monday about their decision to leave.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai denies efforts to tweak search results: Axios

According to Axios, Pichai wrote an email to "Googlers" saying an internal email to suggest the company would compromise the integrity of its search results for a political end were "absolutely false"

As new iPhones go on sale, studies reveal no components from Samsung and Qualcomm

While Apple publishes a broad list of suppliers each year, it does not disclose which companies make which components and insists its suppliers keep quiet

Nissan recalls 2.4 lakh cars, SUVs due to risk of fire

The recall covers certain 2015 to 2017 Nissan Murano, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017 through 2018 Nissan Pathfinder and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

Ahead of Big Billion sale, Flipkart launches cardless credit; may apply for NBFC licence

In a bid to enter the full-fledged financial services business, Flipkart may also apply for a new non-banking financial company licence

Xiaomi launches Mi 8 Pro with in-display fingerprint sensor, Mi 8 Lite edition smartphones

The devices were launched at an event held in China with price starting at CNY 3,199 and CNY 1,399 respectively.

Myntra looking for mall space in metros, may soon open offline stores: report

In these brick-and-mortar outlets, the Walmart-backed fashion e-tailer will sell women’s fashion, sports and lifestyle products, cosmetics and accessories

Amazon looking to launch up to 8 Alexa-powered devices: report

The new devices include an amplifier, microwave, subwoofer, receiver, and an in-car gadget

Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla's backyard, with help from Amazon

The Audi e-tron midsize SUV will be offered in the United States next year at a starting price of $75,795 before a $7,500 tax credit.

Centre calls on IT firms to detect fraud in Ayushman insurance scheme: Report

The government may bring on board multiple partners based on the framework’s design.

Mahindra & Mahindra to go carbon neutral by 2040

The company will work on its carbon neutrality commitment with international non-profit organisation Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), M&M said in a statement.

End of the Road: Volkswagen to end production of the iconic Beetle next year

The original VW Beetle, developed in the 1930s, made a journey from a product identified with Adolf Hitler to a symbol of Germany's rebirth as a democratic, industrial powerhouse after World War Two.

3 Point Analysis | Bigger, pricier iPhones & a smarter watch

The new phones are biggest, most expensive iPhones ever, making a bet that larger screens can persuade millions of owners to upgrade to a new device and fork over more money than they previously have.

Start, Up and Away: Pankit Desai and Anand Naik, the cyber warriors securing India’s digital landscape

Moneycontrol’s Anchal Pathak talks to the founders of Sequretek about what it takes to set up a cyber-security venture in India

Apple to live stream iPhone event on Twitter

The Apple event is scheduled to happen at 10:30 pm (IST) on September 12, where it is expected to unveil new iPhones.

WhatsApp allows group admins to stop other members from texting

Group members who are not admins will still be able to read messages shared on the group and respond privately to the admin

Hero MotoCorp may launch 4 new 200-300cc bikes over the next 18 months

Growing popularity in sport and performance bikes and rising disposable incomes in India's middle-class has led to increased sales in motorcycles, with engine capacities of 200cc and above

Xiaomi launches Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro in India — Check out price, specs, availability

While the USP of the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A phones are the 12nm FinFET processor, which is the best in class, Redmi 6 Pro boasts of a notch display.

Maruti Suzuki to road-test 50 electric vehicles in India from October

We will start road testing 50 electric vehicles in India from next month for developing easy-to-drive vehicles in Indian traffic conditions

Volvo reveals new robo-taxi in race to autonomy

The world's largest automakers are developing new types of vehicle such as self-driving passenger shuttles as they look to capture new markets in which direct car sales dwindle as fewer people own them.

'iPhone XS' images leaked ahead of September 12 launch; colour, display specs revealed

The report further states that the 2018 version of iPhone will be called the iPhone XS.

Tata Motors recalls diesel variant of Tigor to fix potential emission issue

The voluntary recall campaign is for the 1.05RTQ BSIV (MT), manufactured between March 6 and December 1, 2017, the company stated

Mahindra Marazzo base model priced at Rs 9.99 lakh; to take on Maruti Ertiga, Tata Hexa

Marazzo comes in four variants with the topmost model priced at Rs 13.9 lakh. The management clarified that the prices are introductory.

Macro@Moneycontrol | E-Vehicle Policy — Opportunities & challenges on the mission of 100% e-mobility

In this episode, we analyse the preparedness of automakers in India's race to become the third-largest car market by 2030.

Apple expected to unveil new iPhone models on September 12

Apple's event invitation made heavy use of the colour gold, fuelling speculation on social media that the company plans to launch a gold-coloured successor to the iPhone X, which was made available only in silver and grey last year.

WhatsApp alert! Free backups on Google Drive are not protected by encryption

WhatsApp had recently announced that its chat backups will no longer count in the Google Drive storage quota.

Morgan Stanley to advise Elon Musk in bid to take Tesla private

The latest development means that Musk be advised by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, two of the top deal advisers in the US, in his bid to take Tesla private

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 9 in India; price, specs and where to buy

The phone will be available in 128GB and 512GB storage variants and will be priced at Rs 67,900 and Rs 84,900, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 India launch Highlights: Phone to have better S-Pen, Samsung DeX, 512GB storage

Samsung launches the much awaited Galaxy Note 9 in India. The device will come in 128GB and 512GB storage variants at Rs 67,900 and Rs 84,900, respectively.

Donald Trump says it is 'dangerous' for Twitter, Facebook to ban accounts

Trump has made his Twitter account - with more than 53 million followers - an integral and controversial part of his presidency, using it to promote his agenda, announce policy and attack critics.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid may launch in India on August 20

The PHEV's petrol engine is a 2-litre 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC engine producing 119 bhp at 4,500 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm.

Every Indian can be proud of manned space mission: ISRO chief

Prior to the actual launch, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will have two unmanned missions and the spacecraft will be fired using Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark-III, he said.

Bajaj Auto’s discount gamble pays off, catches rivals Hero MotoCorp, TVS off guard

By end of June quarter Bajaj Auto’s market share in the 110cc segment jumped to 15% from 10% clocked in the same quarter last year.

Google's Chief AI scientist: India is contributing a lot to the global AI scene

Fei Fei Li, Google Cloud’s chief scientist appreciated Indian students as well as mentors’ of the Indian origin for their contribution to AI, at Google Cloud Next 2018.

UIDAI row: Google apologises; says Aadhaar toll free number 'inadvertently' coded into setup of Android

UIDAI had said it has not asked any phone maker or telecom service provider to include its toll-free number on mobile phones.

Bill Gates is impressed by Elon Musk’s AI developments

He tweeted that Musk had achieved a milestone in the advancement of the technology and is excited for more

Suzuki posts record profit on strong global auto sales

Operating profit at Japan's fourth-largest automaker jumped 37 percent to 116.5 billion yen ($1 billion) for April-June, versus 85.1 billion yen a year earlier. The result was stronger than an average of 97.3 billion yen based on seven analyst estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.

We are committed to maintain operating margin guidance: HCL Tech CEO

While the first quarter met analysts expectations, HCL's future commentary was received positively by the markets

Next gen Apple iPad Pro models could resemble a bigger iPhone X: Report

The devices are rumoured to come with slim bezels, no headphone jack, no home button, no Touch ID, and possibly even no landscape-mode docking