Google searches for 'The Elephant Whisperers' skyrocketed 8,164% after Oscar win
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Online searches for "The Elephant Whisperers" on Google skyrocketed by a whopping 8,164 per cent worldwide after winning the award for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards, a report showed on Friday.
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Science/Technol Technology 05:22 PMWhatsApp launches official chat on iOS, Android
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Science/Technol Business 04:12 PMOPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi allow users to transfer data between their brand devices
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Crypto fugitive Do Kown behind $40 bn mega crash arrested, charged with fraud
San Francisco/Seoul, March 24 (IANS) US prosecutors have arrested Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind the crash of two digital currencies (TerraUSD and Luna) that lost over $40 billion last year, and charged him with fraud.
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YouTube shuts Indian short video shopping app Simsim
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is shutting down its live social commerce app Simsim, less than two years after its acquisition.
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Employer rating website Glassdoor sacks 140 employees
San Francisco, March 24 (IANS) Employer rating website Glassdoor will reduce its workforce by roughly 15 per cent, affecting 140 employees, its CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong has announced, blaming the "shifting macroeconomic environment".
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LG Energy to invest $5.5 bn to build new battery plants in US
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) said on Friday it will invest 7.2 trillion won ($5.56 billion) to build what will be its second standalone battery manufacturing site in the United States, sticking to its earlier plan after a period of reconsideration.
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Walmart laying off hundreds of employees to prepare for future needs of customers
San Francisco, March 24 (IANS) Retail giant Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its e-commerce facilities across the US as part of an adjustment in staffing "to better prepare for the future needs of customers".
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Samsung unveils Galaxy F14 5G with 6000mAh battery in India
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Samsung on Friday announced the launch of a new smartphone -- Galaxy F14 5G, with a segment-only 6000mAh battery in India.
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Oracle's new Java 20 programming language & development platform now available
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Cloud major Oracle on Friday announced the availability of Java 20 programming language and development platform.
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Scammer target hotel listings on Google across India, pilgrimage cities most hit
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Cyber-security researchers on Friday said they have discovered a scam campaign involving fake customer care numbers posted on hotel listings, especially in pilgrimage cities, on Google in India.
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Nothing Phone (1) users complain on Twitter about multiple issues
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Several users of the Nothing Phone (1) have been complaining about multiple issues with the device on Twitter, such as -- it gets stuck while booting up, fingerprint freeze, lag in the touchscreen and more.
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HireMee launches AI employability test for graduates in tough job market
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid growing layoffs especially in the tech industry, talent acquisition and talent management platform HireMee on Friday announced an employability test for graduates to gain an edge with prospective employers.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i: Light, long-lasting 2-in-1 laptop with powerful speakers
By Shrey Srivastava
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) As laptops come of age, the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch 8th Gen a 2-in-1 laptop offers a versatile design and strong performance, making it a great choice for users who need a device that can handle a variety of tasks.
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Snap launches new business unit to offer AI solutions to retailers
San Francisco, March 24 (IANS) Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has launched a new business unit that will offer its augmented reality (AI) solutions to retailers and businesses so they can integrate them into their apps.
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Xiaomi India joins United Way India to upskill transgender community in India
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Leading smartphone and smart TV brand Xiaomi India on Friday announced a collaboration with the United Way India to upskill the transgender community in the country.
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Hindenburg report wipes out $526 mn from Jack Dorsey's worth
San Francisco, March 24 (IANS) Former Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey was left poorer by $526 million after short-seller Hindenburg Research revealed that his digital payment company Block facilitates fraud against consumers and the government.
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BYJU's, Aakash deny merger talks with rival Unacademy
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Edtech major BYJU's on Friday denied reports that it is considering a merger of rival Gaurav Munjal-run Unacademy into Aakash Educational Services.
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Ashneer Grover launches fantasy sports app CrickPe ahead of IPL
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 that begins from March 31, Ashneer Grover's new venture Third Unicorn has launched a fantasy sports app called CrickPe that aims to take on Dream11 and Mobile Premier League (MPL).
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Will never share US user data with China, says TikTok CEO
Washington, March 24 (IANS) TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, who testified before the US Congress for the first time, has said the short-video making platform will never share US user data with China. However, the Congress appears more determined to ban TikTok than ever.
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Madhav Sheth accepts global role at realme, new India head yet to be announced
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Madhav Sheth, VP realme and President, realme International Business Group, on Friday announced he is accepting a new global role at the company, after sources indicated he may quit as the tech brand is bringing a top Chinese executive to run its India business.
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Legacy Twitter Blue badges to be removed from April 1, pay Rs 9,400 a year in India
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Elon Musk on Friday said that Twitter will remove all legacy Blue verified checkmarks for both individual users and organisations from April 1. Twitter Blue in India will cost Rs 9,400 a year for individual users.
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BYJU's set to close $250 mn funding round soon at flat valuation (Lead)
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Edtech major BYJU's is in advanced stages to raise $250 million at a flat valuation (at $22 billion the company last announced) as it struggles to repay a $1.2 billion term loan and turn profitable in 2023, reliable sources said on Thursday.
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Medium Power Radar 'Arudhra' and Radar Warning Receivers worth Rs 3,700 cr for IAF
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) To further improve the capabilities of the Indian Air Force, Medium Power Radar 'Arudhra' and 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers worth Rs 3,700 crore will be purchased for the IAF. These will enhance surveillance, detection, tracking and electronic warfare capabilities of the IAF.
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Fintech firm Roofstock lays off 27% of staff in 2nd round of job cuts
San Francisco, March 23 (IANS) US-based financial technology company Roofstock has laid off about 27 per cent of its workforce in its second round of job cuts.
