Tesla yesterday unveiled their new Wall Charger that can be plugged directly into a NEMA 14-50 outlet. This is a common high-voltage plug-point in...
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HMD’s penta camera Nokia 9 Pureview – All we know so far
It’s 2019, and the tech world is already abuzz with the Nokia 9 (aka Nokia 9 PureView) rumors and leaks, which is arguably one of the most...
Instagram’s tap/swipe-to-scroll update receives users’ grunt, taken down
Instagram made all its users lose their minds in the holy holidays week, when it rolled out a major update which changed the way people interact with...
Government requests to Apple saw a 9%rise globally, compared to previous year
Earlier on Monday, Apple Inc. published their bi-annual Transparency Report for the first half of this year on their website. In the report, they...
Dutch Food Delivery giant Takeaway.com acquires rival Delivery Hero for €930 million
The battle for supremacy in German food delivery space had a clear outcome today when Dutch food delivery giant Takeaway.com bought out its archrival...
Facebook says it only provided access to user data after explicit permission
The New York Times has once again called out Facebook Inc. regarding their breach of user data access. This has been an ongoining situation for over...
‘Part of the journey is the end’ : The Avengers End Game trailer is out, and its cryptic at best
After months of endless torment, Marvel has decided to put its fans out of misery. Marvel just dropped the trailer for the most awaited film of 2019...
Minneapolis-based Insurtech upstart Bright Health raises $ 200Mn in Series C, now valued at $950 Mn
The insurance space which many claim as being quite unremarkable over the past few years, is now witnessing a huge shift thanks to the introduction...
Amazon’s two new HQs will come up in NYC and Arlington, Virginia
After months of discussions and speculations, Amazon has now finally announced the location of its “2” new headquarters. Yes, not one...
Twitter bots discouraging Democrats from voting, busted
Social networking platform Twitter has uncovered a nefarious plot under which, thousands of automated accounts were being used to discourage voters...
Plan your getaways with Google’s brand new travel tools
Google has a lot to offer for the globetrotters. It’s hotel- and flight-booking services are some of the best currently in existence. And now...
With Julian Assange unable to access Internet, WikiLeaks gets new editor-in-chief
Julian Assange has stepped down as the editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. Forced to step down is more likely, as he been unable to access the internet...
Twitter discovers a bug that may have shared users’ DMs with unknown developers
Twitter has recently shared details about the bug it has come across which might have shared users’ direct messages with unauthorized...
Amazon launches Alexa microwave (with Popcorn dash button!) and an Echo wall clock
No pre-launch invites, no teasers, and no big launch shenanigans. That’s Amazon for you. And following its reputed style of surprise launches...
Facebook and Airbnb among companies asked to modify their ToS by the European Commission
The European Commission is not known to mince words or use kid gloves when it comes to telling companies to toe the line. The commission’s...
Flipkart employees to reap acquisition dividends as Walmart looks to buy $800 Mn worth of ESOPs
Flipkart’s employees are in for some huge dividends for their continued faith and dedication to the company. As a part of the Wlamart...
Amazon plans to open 3,000 cashier-less AmazonGo stores by 2021
Earlier in January this year, Amazon launched its first AmazonGo store in Seattle. The Go stores offer a cashier-less shopping experience in a...
Amazon announces launch in Turkey
Adding another country to its expanding list of glocal operations, Amazon has now announced commencement of its operations in Turkey. The company...
Google goes global with parental control app Family Link, debuts in India
Google had released a family-focussed app, Family Link, last year enabling parents to monitor their kids’ Android devices. The app which was...
Uber is reportedly in talks to acquire Dubai-based rival Careem
Ride-hailing giant Uber is in talks to buy its Middle Eastern competitor Careem as it seeks to maintain a strong foothold in the region. The sources...
Google teams up with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to let Android take over the dash
Google has partnered with the French-Japenese auto alliance to install its Android operating system in the vehicles. The in-built system will enable...