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OnePlus led the premium smartphone segment with 40 percent market share, helped by record shipments of its OnePlus 6 handset as compared to its previous smartphones.

WhatsApp’s group video calling feature is finally live - here's how to use it

Users can now add up to four contacts into a single end-to-end-encrypted video call

YouTube plans original programming in India, Japan and other markets

The programming will come in the form of multiple genres such as music documentaries, reality series, talk shows and scripted series.

WhatsApp payments test run in India a success: Mark Zuckerberg

WhatsApp launched a beta version of its payments feature for nearly a million Indians.

SoftBank to launch mobile payments service in Japan with Paytm

SoftBank, which has invested in Paytm, said the service will be launched in autumn through a joint venture with Yahoo Japan Corp.

Facebook loses $120bn in market cap in after-hours trade following poor Q2 earnings

The magnitude of erosion was such that Facebook lost more than twice the market cap of Tesla

Maruti Suzuki to recall new Swift, Dzire models for possible faulty airbag controller unit

The Delhi-based company will recall 1,279 vehicles (566 new Swift and 713 new Dzire) manufactured between May 7, 2018 and July 5, 2018

Suzuki Gixxer 250 cc variant may be launched in India in 2019

The Gixxer 250 will be a step up for current Gixxer owners who are looking for more fun and more performance and this bike looks like it will deliver.

All-display Vivo Nex India launch on July 19; all you need to know about the smartphone

Vivo Nex is the first phone in the world to sport an all-screen truly bezel-less display with a screen to body ratio of 91.24 percent.

Iran nuclear chief says uranium stockpile reaches 950 tonnes

Salehi says that's enough for Iran to run its longtime goal of 190,000 centrifuge machines for enriching uranium in the future.

Read it later app Instapaper buys itself back from Pinterest

Instant Paper Inc., is expected to receive the ownership from Pinterest after a 21-day waiting period.

Elon Musk, Skype founder pledge to not develop lethal AI weapons systems

The signatories warned of a future where the wielders of such technology would have an immoral and unfair upper hand

People should have rights over their data; firms mere custodians, says Trai

Terming the existing data protection framework as inadequate, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in a set of recommendations to DoT said that companies should not use meta-data to identify users and should disclose any data breaches.

China to launch 300 satellites to provide worldwide low-orbit communications

The announcement was made at the Hunan Commercial Aviation Space and Marine Equipment Forum held on Thursday in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, state-run Global Times reported.

Google acknowledges ‘fatal error’ on Pixel 2 camera, says working on it

Last week, a customer complained on Twitter that she was hitting a ‘fatal error’ on her four-month-old Pixel 2 device as she tried to use the phone’s camera

Microsoft urges regulation of face-recognising technology

It could become possible for businesses to track visitors or customers, using what they see for decisions regarding credit scores, lending decisions, or employment opportunities without telling people.

Government implements principles of net neutrality

Under the move, no platform will be allowed to block, decline speed or grant preferential speed to any particular content in the digital universe.

Samsung opens world's largest mobile manufacturing plant in Noida: All you need to know

The facility will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on July 9.

Huawei gets patent for earbud-storing-smartwatch approved

The patent also offers a number of options by which the earbuds can be stored in the watch - In a removable capsule or by a magnetic strap.

Apple rebuilding Maps with own user data and ‘iCars’

The app will be launched with the next iOS 12 update and first released in the San Francisco Bay area.

Mitsubishi launches SUV Outlander in India at Rs 31.54 lakh, ex-showroom

This is the first time in six years that the car maker launched a new car in India

Hackers can track your location via bug in Chromecast, Home devices, admits Google

Google has acknowledged that such a bug exists and has promised to fix the issue through a software update, which it will roll out in July

Instagram expands into long videos, will compete with YouTube

Called IGTV in a nod to traditional television, the service plans to feature videos from rising internet celebrities, artists and pets, some of whom have tens of millions of social media followers.

AI and machine learning are transforming banking, finance and insurance industry, says State Street's Andrew Erickson

With presence in over 30 countries, State Street Corporation automates processes and integrates global platforms that help clients get real-time access to a full range of risk management,.

All you need to know about our desi navigation system — NavIC

You will be abe to use India's own navigation system — NavIC to look for directions on your smarphones or cars as the country is all set to roll out its desi navigation.

Mercedes AMG S63 Coupe gets a face-lift, priced at Rs 2.55 crore

The engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic which powers the car from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.

Realme 1 Silver limited edition smartphone goes on sale today; Here's how much it costs & where to buy

The new device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage and goes on sale for the first time on Monday, 18 June.

Google to invest $550 million in Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com

Google will get 27.1 million newly issued JD.com Class A ordinary shares as part of the deal.

Asus Zenfone Ares launched with 8GB RAM, AR, VR capabilities: Price and specs

The phone features advanced augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) capabilities and has specifications akin to Asus ZenFone AR which was launched last year

Young girls in India want to study technology in schools: Survey

Indian young girls of age between 7 to 14 years want to learn technology in schools

Want to make Mumbai fintech hub: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis focussing on making Mumbai a hub for the financial technology industry.

Suzuki launches new Access 125, special edition variant featuring CBS

Along with the upgrade, the Suzuki Access 125 Special Edition also comes with a new colour option – Metallic Sonic Silver with a beige leatherette seat

Passenger vehicle sales rise 20% in May

Domestic car sales were up 19.64 percent to 1,99,479 units as against 1,66,732 units in May 2017, data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed.

Secret Facebook deals gave some firms special user data access: Report

Some of the agreements, known internally as "whitelists," allowed certain companies to access additional information about a user's Facebook friends, the people familiar with the matter said, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

NASA reveals conclusive evidence of Earth-like organic compounds on Mars

Lead author of second paper Chris Webster of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said, “This is the first time we've seen something repeatable in the methane story, so it offers us a handle in understanding it."

Facebook notifying users about the bug which may have caused their posts to be shared publicly

Facebook said that it was sending a notification to the affected users and suggesting them to review Facebook posts they made during that time bug was active

Google says over 8 million Indians access its free Wi-Fi service at railway stations

Google has said that over eight million people are now using the free railway WiFi service called 'Google Station' every month in India.

Google says free WiFi available at 400 railway stations

"With over 8 million monthly unique users connecting to the network, this is a lighthouse project for India and every growing economy that is looking to bring the benefit of connectivity to everyone in their country,"

Indian entrepreneur team wins $1 million prize for women's safety device

"The mindset that perpetuates violence and discrimination against women and girls needs to change but we cannot wait for that to happen. Our goal is to do something today, use technology to find solutions fast," she said.

In polluted India, Engineers find novel way to fight diesel exhaust

"We are aiming to bring down pollution levels in the major cities by a very significant percentage in a very short span of time,"

'Brain passwords' could unlock future smartphones

Many smartphones include facial recognition, fingerprint scans and other biometric systems. However, the trouble with these easy-to-use tools is that once compromised they can not be reset.

Mi 8 SE, first phone to sport Snapdragon 710 SoC, launched; all you need to know

The device is currently available only in China and the company is yet to announce details about its global launch.

Xiaomi launches ‘mammoth’ 75-inch Mi TV 4 with AI voice assistant; prices it under Rs 1 lakh

The television is currently available in China only and there is no word yet from the company whether the television will be launched in India or globally

Swiggy pilots WhatsApp solution to send real-time updates to users

It added that using WhatsApp's enterprise solution will provide a faster and more convenient avenue to connect with consumers.

Google launches second app in China, woos top smartphone market

The U.S. firm on Thursday released a China-specific version of 'Files Go', a storage management tool for smartphones, the second China-specific app it has released since its flagship services were banned.

Google awards a bug bounty of over Rs 24 lakh for finding security flaw

This was his fifth bounty which he received reporting bugs to Google. The first bug bounty worth $500 he received when he was a month shy of 17

Vivo X21 with in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock launched in India, priced at Rs 35,990

The smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart at a price of Rs 35,990.

Google rolls out YouTube Music and Premium: All you need to know

Google has rolled out YouTube Music and YouTube Music Premium, in a bid to take on Spotify, Apple and Amazon in the live music streaming market

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers limited edition sale to begin on May 29; specs, offers, where to buy

The company is offering Rs 2,000 cashback to Amazon customers who buy the device using a Citibank credit or debit card.

Tech Mahindra reports Q4 profit beats estimates at Rs 1,222 crore

IT attrition at the end of March 31, 2018 was at 18 percent as against 17 percent (YoY)