Technology, Mobiles tabs, 26th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 26 Jul 2019

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Wall Street is wondering about Twitter’s next steps for its prototype app “Twttr.” (Photo: AFP)

Five things to look for in Twitter's results

Twitter reported 134 million average mDAUs in its first quarter, an 11 per cent year-over-year increase.

26 Jul 2019 11:24 AM

The 16.6-km Kolkata East West Metro will ferry an estimated one million passengers per day by 2035, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

India's first underwater Kolkata Metro to ferry 1 mn people daily by 2035

The official also said that the 5-km stretch between Salt Lake and Howrah was inspected on Tuesday and will be operationalised soon.

26 Jul 2019 11:24 AM

Revenue from seller services grew 23 per cent to USD 12.0 billion in the second quarter.

Amazon's push for one-day delivery dents profits, costs up 21 per cent

The cost slightly exceeded the USD 800 million Amazon had forecast it would spend on the initiative in the second quarter.

26 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

The talks are aimed at implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries. (Photo: AP)

US, China to hold 12th round of trade talks in Shanghai

This comes at a time when there are trade frictions between Washington and Beijing due to increase in trade tariffs.

26 Jul 2019 11:16 AM

While it did not identify them the agency appeared to reference Alphabet Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, and potentially Apple Inc.(Photo: AP)

US attorney general, state officials discuss big tech firms' effect on competition

The bipartisan group held discussions centered on “big tech companies stifling competition on the internet,” the statement said.

26 Jul 2019 11:14 AM

VR Bangers initiative isn't as inclusive as they let on to be. (Photo: VR Bangers)

VR Porn company wants USD 10K to record you having sex before you’re too old

VR Bangers wants you to record and save your completely synchronized sexual experience and recreate it in the far off future using VR.

26 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

The Plastic Whale tours are part of a growing trend, with Amsterdam authorities separately launching a series of initiatives to direct tourists to alternative activities and ease the pressure on the top sites. (Photo: AFP)

Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruise allows you to take care of the environment?

Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises.

26 Jul 2019 11:04 AM

The officials caught them while conducting checking of the vehicles at Kalivaeru crossroads. (Photo: Representational)

Telangana: 7 CPI-Maoist members detained, gelatine sticks and detonators seized

The officials have found 30 gelatine sticks and eight detonators from the luggage of the accused.

26 Jul 2019 11:03 AM

The woman who had sent the parcel has since been identified, according to the Police's Special Operations Group. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

5 officers injured in blast at police station: Chile

'Five officers were injured, including the commissioner,' Xinhua reported while quoting General Jorge Avila.

26 Jul 2019 11:02 AM

The Indian-American foster father of three-year-old Sherin Mathews, sentenced to life in prison for the death of the toddler who was found dead in a culvert in 2017, has begun serving the jail term in Dallas. (Photo: Facebook/ where is Sherin Mathews)

Indian-orgin adoptive father of Sherin Mathews begins life sentence in US

The father had reported Sherin missing after he put her outside October 7, 2017, because she wouldn't drink her milk.

26 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

According to Jairam Ramesh, in 2003 the Chief Minister of Gujarat, now the Prime Minister had come to Planning Commission (now Niti Aayog) and faced uncomfortable questions on the state of health, education and social development in the state. (Photo: RSTV)

PM 'taking revenge' for his embarrassments by amending RTI: Jairam Ramesh

RBI had rejected because of two of its key justification -- elimination of black money and counterfeit notes.

26 Jul 2019 11:00 AM

Video then shows him crawling over bags, trying to avoid being pulled through a large screening machine that resembles a darkened cave above the conveyor belt. (Photo: Screengrab)

Viral video: 2-year-old goes for ride on baggage conveyor belt at Atlanta airport

Security video later released by the airport shows some of what happened next.

26 Jul 2019 10:54 AM

Body of Rekha Mol was found by police on Wednesday near the house of Akhil Nair, a prime suspect in the case. (Photo: Representational)

Lover kills Kerala woman, buries body with salt, grows sapling on top

One of the accused is believed to be an Indian Army man who is in Delhi.

26 Jul 2019 10:51 AM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday cited a media report to claim that jobs of 10 lakh people in the automobile sector were in danger and asserted that the BJP government's silence on job losses was 'most dangerous'. (Photo: File)

BJP govt's silence on job losses ‘most dangerous’: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi tagged media report on Twitter which said automobile industry fears that 1 million jobs could be at stake due to slowdown.

26 Jul 2019 10:42 AM

The project would take these tourist centres to Green Certification platform by making them the focus of eco-friendly and responsible tourism activities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala to launch ‘Clean Kerala Initiative’ piloted by Responsible Tourism Mission

Tourism industry agrees to plan for 'Green Code of Conduct'.

26 Jul 2019 10:30 AM

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted 'heavy rain' in the state capital here. (Representational Image)

Mumbai to witness heavy rains predicts IMD

IMD in its Friday bulletin said that more than 3 cm rainfall was recorded on Thursday.

26 Jul 2019 10:28 AM

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened weak at 69.12 then fell to 69.14 against the US dollar.

Rupee slips 10 paise against dollar in early trade

Rising brent crude prices, cautious opening in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows weighed on the local unit.

26 Jul 2019 10:26 AM

Green LEDs are underpowered as well as unassisted that leads to inaccurate measurements for users with darker skins. (Representational Photo)

Samsung and Fitbit heart rate sensors inaccurate on darker skinned people

A new report alleges that popular fitness wearable brands inaccurately measure heart rates on people of colour.

26 Jul 2019 10:23 AM

In the 230-member Assembly, the ruling Congress has the support of 121 MLAs, including Speaker NP Prajapati, who did not take part in the voting on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Cong started it, we would end it: BJP fumes amid claims of 4 MLAs to switch loyalty

Computer Baba said: 'Four BJP MLAs are in contact with me. I will present them before you (media) when Kamal Nath asks me to do so.'

26 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

The United States has a very good and growing relationship with India, the White House said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Very good, growing relationship with India: US after Trump's Kashmir row

Earlier, Trump stunned India during a joint media availability with Pakistan PM Imran Khan by saying that Modi had asked for such mediation.

26 Jul 2019 10:21 AM

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