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Google fires second AI ethics researcher amid diversity dispute
Google has fired Margaret Mitchell who is the founder and former co-lead of the company's Ethical AI group. Google claimed she was fired for violating its code of conduct and security policies.
Border conflict with China impacts iPhone production in India
Repercussions of India's geopolitical tensions with its neighbor China are being felt at Apple's iPhone production facilities in India. The South China Morning Post reports that the tensions have limited the issuance of entrance visas to Chinese engineers, which, in turn, is impacting Apple suppliers in the country.
Top five SEO experts of 2021
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of producing your web-based content in an "easy to consume" fashion.
WhatsApp will implement updated policy despite global outrage
WhatsApp has reiterated that it will implement its privacy policy despite user backlash and government scrutiny. WhatsApp recently published a blog post reminding its dwindling user base that the privacy policy will come into effect on May 15.
Ford to sell only all-electric cars in Europe by 2030
In an attempt to beat CO2 emissions targets and circumvent imminent bans on fuel-guzzling vehicles in certain countries, Ford has announced that it will sell only electric cars in Europe by 2030.
JLR hit by lay-offs; to cut 2,000 jobs globally
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to reduce its global workforce by 2,000 in the next financial year. The staff is being briefed on the job cuts.
Tata Group may acquire BigBasket: Details here
Tata Group has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in BigBasket according to unnamed sources privy to the deal.
#DealOfTheDay: Galaxy S21+ 5G available with discounts worth Rs. 30,000
Looking to buy a flagship smartphone? Well, this deal might serve your interests. Amazon is offering Rs. 19,000 off on the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G model.
Tom Faye's jump to the top in just 24 months
Tom Faye is a Property Developer and the Founding Principle of 90 Day House Flipping and Life Bricks Developments, which are property investing companies based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Fuel price hike: Petrol crosses Rs. 100 in Rajasthan
For the first time ever, the price of petrol crossed the Rs. 100 per liter mark in Rajasthan on Wednesday after fuel rates were hiked for the ninth day in a row.
Inspiring journey of digital entrepreneurs Chirag Gera and Devi Singh
Devi Singh is a 27-year-old digital marketing and social media expert, trainer, entrepreneur, author, and business coach. Singh has done his B.Tech in electrical engineering from Arya College of Engineering and Research Centre, Jaipur
Musk's SpaceX raises $850 million, now valued at $74 billion
Elon Musk's SpaceX has reportedly raised $850 million in an equity funding round last week. CNBC reports the shares were sold at $419.99 apiece. Citing unsubstantiated sources familiar with the financing, the report added that the company is now valued at around $74 billion.
Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees "to inflict pain" on Apple
This weekend, a Wall Street Journal report elaborated upon the ongoing rift between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg.
#DealOfTheDay: OPPO Find X2 available with discounts worth Rs. 26,500
Looking to buy a premium smartphone? This deal should be right up your alley. Amazon is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 12,000 on the OPPO Find X2 model.
Amid Twitter row, Centre to use Koo for quicker updates
The Indian government is reportedly planning to use Twitter rival Koo as its key mode of communication with the public amid a row with the US-based microblogging platform.
Byju's might acquire Edtech start-up Toppr for $150 million
Indian Edtech giant Byju's is closer to acquiring rival Toppr in a deal pegged at approximately $150 million. Both Byju's and Toppr cater to the burgeoning K-12 (Kindergarten to Class 12) education space.
ByteDance could sell TikTok's Indian assets to rival firm Glance
Short-video app TikTok's parent company ByteDance is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling its Indian assets to rival unicorn firm Glance.
Sensex crosses 52K for the first time; Nifty tops 15,300
Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 610 points to finish above the 52,000-mark for the first time on Monday, tracking significant gains in financial stocks.
Google strikes news pay deal with major Australian media company
Australian media firm Seven West Media has struck a deal with tech giant Google to pay for journalism, according to an announcement made by the two companies on Monday.
Delhi: Cooking gas gets costlier by Rs. 50/cylinder
In a move that is sure to affect millions of households, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) became costlier in Delhi with a price hike of Rs. 50 per cylinder. Starting Monday, a 14.2 kg non-subsidized cylinder will cost Rs. 769.
Bumble IPO makes Whitney Wolfe Herd world's youngest woman billionaire
Bumble was founded in 2014. The company launched its IPO on Thursday. During trading, the share price went up by 65 percent to $70.31 per share.
Biden slams brakes on Trump's TikTok and WeChat bans
US President Joe Biden has been quite busy passing executive orders undoing Donald Trump's policy decisions. Many of these orders involve reversing Trump administration's measures meant to keep China in check.
#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with benefits worth Rs. 11,000
If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone, this deal might interest you. Flipkart is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 8,000 on the Mi 10T model.
Bolkar App: A voice based Quora alternative for non-English speakers
Bolkar means 'speaking' in Hindi. Bolkar App enables native speakers of Hindi and Bengali to share their knowledge. The crowdsourced question-answer platform is aimed at people from tier-3 and tier-4 towns of India who aren't conversant with English.
Volkswagen partners with Microsoft to develop autonomous driving technology
Volkswagen has announced that it will use Microsoft's cloud computing services to develop software for its upcoming self-driven cars.
Twitter rival Koo records 3 million downloads after government endorsement
Homegrown Twitter alternative Koo has seen a tremendous growth in its userbase this week. The microblogging app has crossed three million users.
Zoomd Technologies, the most aggressive AdTech player globally
Zoomd (TSXV: ZOMD) is a Canadian digital advertising player utilizing Israeli intelligence tech claimed by the company to drive significantly better conversion rates on virtual advertising. Their SaaS platform serves advertisers and publishers as a virtual ads campaign manager, allegedly elevating efficiency and higher monetization on every ad.
Amazon moves Supreme Court over $3.4bn Future Group-Reliance deal
Amazon has moved India's Supreme Court to stop a $3.4 billion assets sale by its partner, Future Group, to Reliance Industries.
Twitter's stock hits 52-week high after posting $1 billion quarter
Microblogging website Twitter posted a sizable $1 billion quarter, which is also the second time it has hit this mark. The resulting market frenzy propelled the stock value up four percent in after-hours trading, sending it to a 52-week high.
Top 100 wilful defaulters owe Rs. 84,632 crore to banks
The amount of money that the top 100 wilful defaulters owe banks increased in FY20, as compared to a year earlier. The defaulters owe Rs. 84,632 crore to lenders, up from FY19's figure of Rs. 80,344 crore.
EA acquires Glu Mobile for $2.1 billion; Eyes mobile games
The Katamari Damacy of the corporate world has assimilated yet another burgeoning video game studio. Electronic Arts has paid a whopping $2 billion for Glu Mobile.
Reddit raises $250 million in Series E funding
Super Bowl advertisements are incredibly pricey, but Reddit seems to have got its money's worth. The self-declared "front page of the internet" has raised a cool $250 million in the latest funding round.
Petrol and diesel prices at fresh highs after another hike
Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday climbed to fresh highs in the country as rates were hiked after a three-day hiatus.
Amid Centre-Twitter row, IT Ministry moves to homegrown platform Koo
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has set up an account on Koo, a homegrown platform akin to Twitter after the United States-based company failed to comply with the government's order of blocking some URLs in connection with the farmers' protests.
Bitcoin surges past $44,000 after Tesla invests about $1.5 billion
Elon Musk is out ruffling feathers yet again. Bitcoin hit record levels surpassing $44,000 after Tesla invested a massive $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency.
#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Note10 Lite is available with Rs. 11,000 discount
If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Amazon is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 11,001 on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite.
Hyundai/Kia say they aren't in talks for Apple Car
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp told Bloomberg on Monday that they are not in talks with Apple Inc. to develop the rumored Apple Car. The news sent Hyundai and Kia shares sliding.
Apple to discontinue iPhone 12 mini's production by Q2 2021
JP Morgan's supply chain analyst William Yang has claimed (via AppleInsider) that Apple will discontinue the production of its iPhone 12 mini handset by Q2 2021.
Twitter India Public Policy Director Mahima Kaul resigns
Twitter's Public Policy Director for India and South Asia, Mahima Kaul, resigned from her post in January citing personal reasons, a senior official confirmed on Sunday.
#DealOfTheDay: POCO X3 is available with Rs. 5,000 discount
If you are planning to own a good budget-range smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering an attractive discount of Rs. 5,000 on the POCO X3.