Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Jan 2020, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 05 Jan 2020

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 05 Jan 2020

Amit Singh (Founder) and Sayantan Biswas (Co-founder)

UniAcco, international student accommodation platform, raises $1 million

On UniAcco platform, students can compare, consult and choose their accommodation from several established property providers.

05 Jan 2020 10:53 PM

The former head of HBO has signed an exclusive production deal with Apple to make TV shows and movies for the iPhone maker's new streaming service, Apple TV Plus. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Ex-HBO head to make TV, movies for Apple’s streaming service

The former head of HBO, Richard Plepler, has signed an exclusive production deal with Apple to make TV shows and movies for Apple TV+.

05 Jan 2020 7:00 PM

The ban will exempt large, tank-based rechargeable vaping devices, however, which are primarily sold in vape shops that cater to adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

US unveils partial ban on flavored e-cigarettes

The change will take effect in early February, outlawing cartridges with fruit, mint and candy flavors, which are particularly popular.

05 Jan 2020 6:00 PM

Austria's foreign ministry said immediate measures had been taken and a "coordination committee" had been set up.

Austria's foreign ministry says facing 'serious cyber attack'

Austria's foreign ministry is facing a "serious cyber attack", it said late Saturday, warning another country could be responsible.

05 Jan 2020 4:00 PM

Dhanoa was the IAF chief from December 31, 2016 to September 30, 2019. (Photo: PTI)

IAF flew 625 tonnes of new notes after demonetisation: Former Air chief BS Dhanoa

The move to scrap the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes was announced by PM Modi on November 8, 2016.

05 Jan 2020 2:11 PM

Grace Brown, 14, adjusts her fitness tracker at the park where she does her jogging workouts for her "online PE" class, in Alexandria, Va., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Brown chose to take "online PE," utilizing a fitness tracker, so that she could take a piano lab as an extra elective. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Gym class without the gym? With technology, it’s catching on

For students whose tests and textbooks have migrated to screens, technology as gym equipment may have been only a matter of time.

05 Jan 2020 2:00 PM

The saffron party romped home in the state for a second term, bagging 41 seats in the 60-member House, as well as clinching the two Lok Sabha constituencies. (Photo: Representational)

BJP sweep in Arunachal in 2019 amid violence over PRC, CAA

'Never again will we take up the issue of PRC. The issue is closed,' Khandu declared on national TV.

05 Jan 2020 1:46 PM

Priyamwada Pandey (32), her daughter Archita (7) and another person, identified only as Ajit (25), were crossing the railway line at the station when they were hit by the Sampoorna Kranti Express. (Photo: Representational)

3 people killed after being hit by Sampoorna Kranti Express in UP

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

05 Jan 2020 12:35 PM

Giacomo Ziani, whose video and voice calling app is suspected of being a spying tool of the United Arab Emirates, defended his work in an interview with the AP, while denying knowing that people and companies linked to the project had ties to the country's intelligence apparatus. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Co-creator defends suspected UAE spying app called ToTok

If the popular ToTok video and voice calling app is a spying tool of the United Arab Emirates, that’s news to its co-creator.

05 Jan 2020 12:30 PM

The Galaxy S10 Lite is available in Prism White, Prism Black and Prism Blue while Galaxy Note10 Lite is available in Aura Glow, Aura Black and Aura Red.

Samsung introduce lite models of Galaxy S10 and Note 10

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the new Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note10 Lite.

05 Jan 2020 12:30 PM

The process of preparing NPR began in 2010 during the UPA regime which was completed between April 1 to September 30 that year, Modi said. (Photo: PTI)

NPR update in Bihar to begin on May 15, says Deputy CM Sushil Modi

Bihar senior BJP leader also said administrative and punitive action would be taken against officials if they refuse to carry out the NPR.

05 Jan 2020 12:19 PM

Iran has promised 'harsh revenge.' (Photo: AP)

Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran as Trump issues new threats

Britain and France have warned their citizens to avoid or strictly limit travel in Iraq.

05 Jan 2020 11:26 AM

To read the latest articles, users are encouraged to follow that publication in Google News or visit their official website.

Google News kills print-replica digital magazines

Even as the service is ending and no new editions will be released, users will have access to their existing library of purchased content.

05 Jan 2020 10:57 AM

A furious Iran has vowed revenge for the killing of Soleimani, the chief architect of its military operations across the Middle East. (Photo: AFP)

'Death to America', chants tens of thousands of Iraqis at Soleimani funeral march

Trump said he had decided to 'terminate' Iran's military mastermind to prevent an 'imminent' attack on US diplomats and troops.

05 Jan 2020 10:48 AM

Among Shiv Sena leaders, first time MLA Aaditya Thackeray, who was also at the forefront of Aarey protest, has been assigned with the responsibility of Environment and Tourism. (Photo: Twitter)

Maharashtra portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Aditya to look after tourism

The Maharashtra government had its cabinet expansion earlier this week.

05 Jan 2020 10:21 AM

According to the invitation card, Aaditya Thacekray would join lyricist Javed Akhtar, activist Umar Khalid, Rama Naga, Rohit Pawar and others at the event in Mumbai. (Photo: File)

Sena responds on Aaditya Thackeray attending anti-CAA protest

The statement comes after a picture of an invitation card claiming Aaditya Thackeray's presence went viral on social media.

05 Jan 2020 9:04 AM

The Case is against the legislator and organisers, for provocative speech, he added in response to a question. (Photo: Screengrab)

Karnataka BJP MLA booked for 'provocative' remarks against anti-CAA protesters

The MLA was booked a day after his controversial remarks at a pro-CAA demonstration in Ballari.

05 Jan 2020 8:53 AM

The GNA health ministry called for blood donors to go to hospitals and blood banks to help those injured. (Photo: AFP)

At least 28 dead in raid on Tripoli military school: ministry

The military school is in al-Hadba al-Khadra, a residential sector of the Libyan capital.

05 Jan 2020 8:38 AM

US president Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach Florida. (Photo: AFP)

Trump: 52 Iran targets lined up, one for every American hostage taken in 1979

US president's note to Congress includes Iran cultural sites in hit list.

05 Jan 2020 8:26 AM

Locals commute from one island to the other in the Sundarbans

Sundarbani realities

Kolkata-based poet and photographer Sonnet Mondal captures various shades of the daily life of locals in the Sundarbans.

05 Jan 2020 7:20 AM

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