Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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A skilled orator elected president twice, first as a firebrand leftist and then as a champion of foreign investment and free trade, Garcia had been dogged by allegations of corruption in recent years that he denied. (Photo: AFP)

To avoid arrest, Peru’s former president Alan Garcia dies after shooting himself

Garcia governed as a nationalist from 1985 to 1990 before remaking himself as a free-market proponent and winning another 5-yr term in 2006.

18 Apr 2019 9:44 AM

Mallya is facing trial for alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to Rs 9,000 crore and is currently facing trial at a London court. (Photo: AFP)

One or the other is lying: Mallya raises question on Indian Banks, PM Modi

In an interview to a news channel, Modi had expressed satisfaction over the fact that Mallya’s extradition process was in the last stage.

18 Apr 2019 9:42 AM

CNBC reported about the development, saying that the team behind the technology has been contacting vendors in the smart speaker supply chain.

Facebook working on voice assistant to rival Amazon's Alexa

“We are working to develop voice and AI assistant technologies,” a Facebook spokesperson said.

18 Apr 2019 9:41 AM

A new European Parliament, to be elected on May 23-26, will finalize the text of the law in negotiations with the European Commission and representatives of EU governments, a process likely to take many months.

Fines on internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly

The measures have been brought into sharper focus since the live streaming on one of Facebook’s platforms.

18 Apr 2019 9:39 AM

Apple and Qualcomm ceased all litigation, with Apple signing a six-year licensing deal with Qualcomm and also agreeing to buy Qualcomm chips. Hours later, Intel said it was getting out of the modem chip business.

How 5G drove moves by Apple, Qualcomm and Intel

Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc settled an acrimonious two-year legal dispute.

18 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

More than 85 per cent of the 50-plus MAX operators around the globe also have had the opportunity to see the update in action during simulator sessions. (Photo: AP)

Boeing conducts final test flight of 737 MAX with software fix

Test pilots have completed 120 flights totalling more than 203 hours of airtime with the software fix.

18 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

The social media company harvested email contacts of the users without their knowledge or consent when they opened their accounts.

Facebook unintentionally uploaded email contacts of 1.5m new users

The contacts were not shared with anyone and the company is deleting them.

18 Apr 2019 9:36 AM

Superintendent of Police (SP) Buldhana, Dilip Patil Bhujbal, said: 'We have started the investigation. Action will be taken accordingly.' (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra couple beaten up by relatives, probe initiated; video goes viral

According to police, the girl had come here to appear for an examination.

18 Apr 2019 9:26 AM

Samsung’s comments followed reviews by some US journalists who reported their Galaxy Fold samples malfunctioned.

Samsung to inspect damaged Galaxy Fold samples

Samsung said it had received “a few” reports of damage to the main display of samples of its upcoming foldable handset.

18 Apr 2019 9:22 AM

The game, titled “Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming”, was developed by Chinese games maker Yoozoo.

Game Of Thrones 8: Five 'What If' scenarios that would’ve affected course of the show

In a show where one wrong move could be the death of your beloved character, here are 5 'What Ifs'.

18 Apr 2019 9:18 AM

Spurs, who won the first leg 1-0 and progressed after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, will play Ajax Amsterdam for a place in the final against Liverpool or Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Spurs reaches semis despite losing 4-3 to Manchester City

Now the pair will meet again on Saturday at the same venue in the Premier League, with plenty at stake for both teams.

18 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

US crude inventories fell by 1.4 million barrels in the week to April 12, compared with analyst expectations for an increase of 1.7 million barrels.

Oil prices extend losses despite surprise drop in US inventories

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at USD 63.67 per barrel, down 9 cents, or 0.1 per cent.

18 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

snoring can be harmless but it can also be a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing starts and stops over the course of the night. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Sleep myths busted based on scientific evidence

Here are some common myths that compromise good sleep, health.

18 Apr 2019 9:06 AM

The party also alleged that Pradhan prevented the officials from checking his helicopter. (Photo: File)

Pradhan misbehaves with govt officers on poll duty: BJD to EC, demands action

Five parliamentary constituencies of Odisha will go to polls on April 18. Counting of votes will be done on May 23.

18 Apr 2019 9:05 AM

The company has also bid to acquire debt-laden Essar Steel through an insolvency auction.

ArcelorMittal gets EC nod to sell European steel assets to Liberty House

The transaction closing is anticipated to occur before the end of the first half of this year.

18 Apr 2019 9:01 AM

There is commercial pressure with 'Kalank': Varun Dhawan

Varun has deftly balanced his career between commercial and small scale projects.

18 Apr 2019 9:01 AM

The results from the April 9 election put Netanyahu on course to become Israel's longest-serving prime minister later this year, surpassing the state's founding father David Ben-Gurion. (Photo: AP | File)

Israeli President formally asks Netanyahu to form next government

Benjamin Netanyahu now has 28 days to form a government, with a possible extension of a further two weeks.

18 Apr 2019 9:00 AM

The new chemicals are constantly under development and for environmental and ecological safety. (Photo: ANI)

First-of-a-kind algorithm to end animal testing

Animal testing exercise will be put to an end with this new algorithm.

18 Apr 2019 9:00 AM

BSNL improved performance in download speed and the latency required for better mobile broadband experience.

Non-availability of 4G spectrum keeps BSNL behind its competitors: Report

The study found Bharti Airtel to be the fastest mobile network with an average download speed of 8.7 megabit per second.

18 Apr 2019 8:56 AM

In the fallout from Capetown, Bancroft, being the youngest player in the side, has elicited the most sympathy from the public and media alike. (Photo: AFP / AP)

Why we must embrace Warner and Smith on their comebacks

Smith and Warner have had it rough as they have had to hold on to form and confidence amidst dwindling public opinion.