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In India, the market for counterfeit products causes a loss of about Rs 1.05 lakh crore per year, according to the Authentication Solution Providers' Association’s research (ASPA).

Syska implements new technology to counter fake products

Syska Group has partnered with NeuroTags technology to, defend the brand from the economic and reputation damages from counterfeiting.

18 Sep 2019 12:17 PM

TOI’s report also states that Apple maybe trying to change this status quo and take away shares from leaders like Xiaomi and Samsung, by lowering its own prices (Photo: Pixabay)

Report: Apple to invest USD 1 Billion in India

Apple is reportedly expanding its operations further, with an investment of USD 1 Billion for manufacturing in India, according to a report.

18 Sep 2019 11:03 AM

The iPhone maker is appealing to Europe’s second highest court to overturn the European Commission’s 2016 ruling that it pay the record sum to Ireland. (Photo: AP)

Apple says USD14 billion EU tax order 'defies reality and common sense'

The European Union’s order to Apple to pay EUR 13 billion (USD14 billion) in back taxes ‘defies reality and common sense’, the US firm said

18 Sep 2019 10:02 AM

Digital currencies such as Facebook’s Libra will disrupt the financial system, either by forcing central banks to innovate or by grabbing a global role that could challenge the dominance of the dollar, ECB board member Benoit Coeure said on Tuesday.

Facebook's Libra will be disruptive, says ECB's Coeure

Facebook announced plans to create the Libra 'stablecoin' by 2020, scaring global regulators who now scramble to come up with regulation.

18 Sep 2019 9:43 AM

Reuters and others reported in June that the agencies had divided up the companies being investigated, with Justice taking Google and Apple, while the FTC looked at Facebook and Amazon.com Inc.

Top US antitrust regulators admit to infighting on big tech probe

Members from the bodies admitted time had been wasted time arguing who would investigate which tech company.

18 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

The social media giant, which has about 2.4 billion monthly users, is moving to take down objectionable photos and videos after longstanding criticism for doing too little (Representational Image)

Facebook: New oversight board to only regulate content, can't change policy

While the new board cannot make policy, the company will be required to respond publicly to any recommendations the board makes.

18 Sep 2019 9:02 AM

Corning and Apple's partnership go back to the first iPhone.

Apple is investing whopping USD 250 million in Corning

Apple announced that it is awarding USD 250 million to support Corning's research and development.

18 Sep 2019 7:50 AM

The company will roll out tests for coding languages, design software, and other commonly used business tools over the coming weeks.

LinkedIn now lets you flaunt your skills to potential employers

Called LinkedIn Skills Assessments, the tool requires members to take tests in skills associated with their profiles.

18 Sep 2019 7:44 AM

Publishers and creators will be able to schedule their Instagram Feed and IGTV content for up to six months.

Facebook will now let you schedule Instagram, IGTV posts

The feature is now open to all creators and publishers with Facebook Pages.

18 Sep 2019 7:39 AM

The air conditioning of the device works on Solid-State Cooling, meaning it doesn’t require a compressor and does not require water.

Bengaluru man designs ‘AC’ helmet for bike riders

The helmet can create a temperature drop of about 12 degrees compared to the temperature outside.

17 Sep 2019 3:55 PM

From music stickers on Stories, Lyrics on Instagram, Lip Sync Live, as well as the ability to add songs to their Facebook Profiles, there are four new features on the app for users to take advantage of starting today. (Photo: ANI)

Facebook and Instagram get groovy with 4 musical features

Social media platform Facebook today launched features involving music integration on its platform along with that of Instagram’s

17 Sep 2019 3:48 PM

The multi-episode series centres on an “apocalyptic” storyline and includes a relationship sub plot.

Tinder breaks into scripted original content, wraps filming first video series

Last October, Tinder launched a lifestyle website called Swipe Life to publish original content.

17 Sep 2019 12:52 PM

Famed for letting users upload photos or videos along with background tracks of their choice, in accordance with the mood or the aesthetic, Instagram Music rolled out in the US in 2018. (Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram Music out in India; here's how to use it

Popular social media platform Instagram has finally rolled out as feature most users have waited for with baited breaths, in India.

17 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

Launched earlier this year, its season 1 and 2 saw a cumulative 10 billion views however notching a new record this time, it garnered over 3 billion views within 10 days.

Helo embarks on latest content creator search with third edition of ‘Helo Superstar’

Social media platform Helo has launched the third season of its ‘Helo Superstar’ campaign, as of the 5th of September.

17 Sep 2019 10:40 AM

YouTube Music Charts includes trending music, most played songs, top artists, and top music videos, the official blog notes.

YouTube has officially launched Music Charts in India

YouTube is officially rolling out Music Charts in India - a single place to see what is popular, rising, and trending locally and globally.

17 Sep 2019 9:19 AM

the latest Google app beta version 10.61 comes with a 'Smart Screenshots' feature that blends 'edit and share screenshot' with Assistant's 'what's on my screen' capability. (Photo: AP)

You may soon be able to do a Google Search right from a screenshot

Google is reportedly working on merging two features of its search app that will make it possible to carry out a search from a screenshot.

17 Sep 2019 9:06 AM

More platforms seem to be incorporating regional languages in their content (Photo: Pixabay)

Leading Indian platforms reviving Hindi as a language

In India, English has been dominating the internet for a long period of time. Here are 5 platforms which have revived Hindi as a language.

16 Sep 2019 3:08 PM

While currently many of the shows seem to be in food or delivery related categories, Zomato promises to have more entertaining and engaging comedy, reality, fiction, advice content and celebrity interviews (Photo: Zomato's Blog)

Now, Zomato and Chill? Food ordering service expands as 6 shows launch today

Available on a section called ‘Videos’on your apps, there are approximately 18 shows and 2,000+ episodes which it plans to roll out.

16 Sep 2019 1:59 PM

The vivo TWS Earphone appears to be different and it could represent a new wave of earphones that can actually put up a challenge to Apple.

Forget about Apple AirPods; gorgeous vivo TWS Earphone is just around the corner

vivo will be launching its own true wireless earphone that will be fitted with Qualcomm’s latest flagship wireless chip.

16 Sep 2019 11:06 AM

UK fact-checking charity Full Fact found that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s party has been funding ads on Facebook that link to a BBC article with an apparently altered headline that reads 'GBP 14 billion pound cash boost for schools'. (Photo: AFP)

Facebook fact-checker finds UK Conservatives ran ads with altered BBC headline

A third-party fact-checker found Britain’s governing Conservative Party of misrepresenting a BBC article in its ads on the platform.

16 Sep 2019 10:10 AM