Sanctioned Russian IT firm was partner with Microsoft, IBM: Report

The Treasury Department slapped six Russian technology companies with sanctions for supporting Kremlin intelligence agencies engaged in "dangerous and disruptive cyber attacks."

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Qualcomm invests in homegrown audio brand 'boAt'

In January, boAt raised approximately $100 million (over Rs 731 crore) from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity fund, towards ramping up manufacturing and go global.

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Use of cryptocurrencies for payments banned by Turkey

Turkey's central bank banned the use of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets to purchase goods and services, citing "irrepairable" possible damages and significant risks in such transactions.

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Oppo A74 5G to launch in India on April 20

Oppo A74 5G may come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. As suggested by the Amazon listing, the smartphone will be launched in the country on April 20.

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Jeff Bezos' Final Annual Shareholder Letter Is Full of Life Lessons, Twitter Users Say

Jeff Bezos in his annual letter to Amazon shareholders has included a few tips on how to become successful in business and in life. Many users on Twitter have appreciated Bezos' inspiring words in the letter.

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Google Earth Timelapse Shows 4 Decades of Planetary Changes in 4D Experience

Google Earth Timelapse is an interactive 4D experience that shows the planetary changes of the last four decades. It is the biggest update to Google Earth since 2017.

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Apple iPhone users are getting these 2 new WhatsApp features

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its iOS app-- version 2.21.71. With the new update, iPhone users are getting two new features.

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Boat launches Xplorer smartwatch with built-in GPS and 24x7 heart rate tracker at Rs 2,999

Boat has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new smartwatch in India. The company has launched Boat Xplorer smartwatch with features like a built-in GPS, 24x7 heart rate tracker and daily activity tracker. The smartwatch will be available at an introductory price of Rs 2,999

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Urged by Advocacy Group to Cancel Launch Plans for Instagram for Kids

An advocacy group called on Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to not create a version of photo-sharing app Instagram for children who are under 13, as it would put them at "great risk."

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G phone to launch in India on April 28

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G phone will be launched in India on April 28, an Amazon web page suggests. The smartphone will be the company’s first 5G phone under the M series.

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Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection: Regulator

The regulator said it would seek penalties, but did not specify the amount.

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Amazon tells court there is no reason to resume antitrust probe in India

The Reuters report showed the U.S. firm gave preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its platform, sidestepping foreign investment rules meant to protect India's small retailers from being crushed by e-commerce giants.

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Advocacy group urges Mark Zuckerberg to cancel plans to launch Instagram for kids

An advocacy group on Thursday called on Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to not create a version of photo-sharing app Instagram for children who are under 13, as it would put them at "great risk".

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US House committee approves blueprint for crackdown against Google, Facebook, Apple and other tech companies

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has formally approved a report accusing Big Tech companies of buying or crushing smaller firms, Representative David Cicilline's office said in a statement Thursday.

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Realme C25 to go on its first sale in India today via Flipkart

Realme C25 is a budget category phone that comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999 for the base model with 64GB storage. The phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ display and is powered by MediaTek G70 octa-core chipset.

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Amazon app quiz April 16, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Emporio Armani Valente watch for free

Results of today’s quiz will be announced on April 17.

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Jeff Bezos Says Amazon Needs to Do Better for Employees in Last Investor Letter as CEO

Amazon needs to do better at taking care of its employees, Jeff Bezos said in his final letter to shareholders as chief executive officer of the online retail giant.

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Google Pledges to Provide 250,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to ‘Countries in Need’

Google on Thursday went international with tools designed to help people find COVID-19 vaccination locations, as the US internet titan ramps up efforts to fight the pandemic.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz April 16, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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World’s 50 richest tech billionaires

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Jeff Bezos makes an addition to the company’s mantra in his last letter as CEO to employees and shareholders

Amazon.com Inc needs to do better at taking care of its employees, Jeff Bezos said on Thursday in his final letter to shareholders as chief executive officer of the online retail giant.

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Google Maps, Search now show Covid-19 vaccination locations in India

Those who use Google Search or Maps will now be able to find Covid-19 vaccination locations easily in India.

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Google Earth adds time lapse video to show climate change

The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has affected glaciers, beaches, forests and other places around the world.

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