You can get a free cover on pre-reserving a Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung is all set to launch its flagship Galaxy S21 series of smartphones on January 14. The company has already started pre-reservation in the US. Now, the company has started the pre-reservation system in India.

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Nasdaq-listed Chinese electric scooter firm Niu Technologies jumps 16% after sales bump

In the fourth quarter of 2020, Niu Technologies sold 149,705 e-scooters, growing 40.9% year-over-year.

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Apple users spent $540 million on App Store on January 1

Apple has revealed that the App Store spending by users saw a new record on January 1. Customers spend over $540 million on the first day of 2021, the company said in an official post.

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Hacking victim SolarWinds hires ex-Homeland Security official Krebs as consultant

The company used by hackers as a springboard for the worst-known breach of U.S. government computers in at least five years has hired some of the biggest names in security to help it recover.

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Bitcoin slides more than 5% after topping $40,000 for first time

The world's most popular digital currency slid to as low as $36,618.36 on Bitstamp exchange, after reaching an all-time high of $40,402.46 in the previous session.

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French IT firm Atos makes $10 billion DXC bid approach

France's Atos confirmed it has made a bid approach for U.S. rival DXC Technology in what would be the deal-hungry IT consulting group's biggest ever acquisition.

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US suspends French tariffs over digital services tax

The United States on said it would hold off slapping tariffs on French cosmetics, handbags and other imports in retaliation for a digital services tax Washington says will harm U.S. tech firms, while it investigates similar taxes elsewhere.

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Hyundai Motor says it is in early talks with Apple, shares surge 24%

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co said on Friday it was in early, unspecified talks with Apple after a local broadcaster said the pair were discussing an electric car and battery tie-up, sending Hyundai shares surging 24%. In a regulatory filing issued later, the automaker said it was "getting requests for cooperation on joint development of autonomous electric vehicles from various companies", without identifying any of them.

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Donald Trump Returns to Twitter, Posts Video Supporting Peaceful Transition of Power to Joe Biden

US President Donald Trump returned to Twitter with a video acknowledging that Joe Biden would be the next US president as other social media services including Facebook blocked his accounts over concerns that his messages might spark further violent protests.

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Lava's 'made-to-order' phone: What can change and not

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10 most-read Wikipedia articles of 2020

Wikipedia has shared a list of top 50 but here we bring you the top 10.

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Flipkart quiz January 8, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

It is available under the Games zone section and comprises five questions.

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Apple spent more money to make the iPhone 12 compared to iPhone 11: Report

Apple reportedly spent more money in creating the iPhone 12 when compared to the iPhone 11. As per a report by Counterpoint Research, making a iPhone 12 (128GB) millimeter-wave model costs Apple up to $431, which is 26% higher compared to the iPhone 11.

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Amazon app quiz January 8, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

The quiz starts daily on Amazon at 8am and runs through 12pm.

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Facebook, Instagram Bans Donald Trump 'Indefinitely' for Inciting US Capitol Violence

Facebook has banned President Donald Trump from the platform "indefinitely" due to his efforts to incite violence at the US Capitol, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday.

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Chinese search firm Baidu to create an electric vehicle company as tech giants jump into auto space

Baidu will create a standalone electric vehicle company with Chinese automaker Geely as a minority shareholder. Geely will be responsible for manufacturing.

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Aarogya Setu app yet to update personal data details on Apple App Store

National Informatics Centre (NIC), the developer of Aarogya Setu, is yet to push an update for the app or provide details on how personal data is collected and linked to users.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's reaction on becoming the world's richest man

Tesla and Spacex CEO Musk on Thursday (January 7) became the world's richest person after after jump in Tesla's share price. The rise in Tesla's share value took his net worth to over $185 billion. He beat Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos who has held the top spot since 2017.

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Capitol riot a ‘rocket ship’ for Twitter and Facebook, ad media expert says

An ad media expert explains why the violence on the Capitol was a “rocket ship” for social media companies.

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Hyundai Motor says it's in early talks with Apple to develop a self-driving car

A local report from the Korea Economic Daily that said Apple suggested the tie-up and Hyundai Motor was reviewing the terms.

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New Google union slams YouTube for 'lackluster' response to Trump and Capitol mob

The newly-formed employee union criticized YouTube's response to violence, including Wednesday's D.C. events.

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Samsung says profit likely rose 26% from a year ago in the fourth quarter

Samsung's predicted number was was mostly in line with analysts estimate of 9.1 trillion won, according to Refinitiv SmartEstimate.

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Trump sends first tweet after Twitter removes lock from his account

Twitter said it had locked Trump out of his account for posting tweets that it said violated its policies.

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