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Ola, Uber, Dunzo worst platforms in providing fair work for gig workers
Across 12 digital labour platforms -- Amazon Flex, Bigbasket, Dunzo, Flipkart, Ola, PharmEasy, Porter, Swiggy, Uber, Urban Company, Zepto and Zomato -- no platform scored more than seven out of the maximum of 10 points, and none scored all the first points across the five principles (fair pay, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management and fair representation) for gig workers, according to the 'Fairwork India Ratings 2022 Report'.
Over 829 mn cyber attacks blocked in Q4: Report
According to the application security company Indusface, the report mentioned a sharp rise in the intensity and frequency of DDoS and Bot attacks in Q4 compared to Q3.
Tesla owner's video goes viral after his car couldn't charge in cold
The temperature was reportedly 19AoF (-7AoC) at the time. Nati claims to have attempted to charge at home without success, and then at a nearby Supercharger station, where he posted this viral TikTok video, according to the report."Tesla S will not charge in the cold. Stranded on Christmas Eve!," the TikTok video caption reads.
Entering 5th year with a new vision and ambition: realme India
The brand's efforts to bring leap-forward technologies to the youth and various initiatives to connect with the local cultures and the youth was recognised by the people and various experts alike which led to the recognition as the most trusted technology brand this year by the International Data Corporation (IDC).
Mobile, Internet usage to drive India's digital ad spend to $21 bn by 2028
Notedly, growth in user-generated content (UGC) will empower individual creators and influencers to build their digital identity, which brands can leverage for digital ads.
Apple iPhone 14 crash detection still sending false alarms from skiers
Apple devices of skiers in the US state had sent automated crash warnings to dispatchers at the Summit County 911 Center, reports AppleInsider. None of them was involved in an emergency, but they took time to handle and required ski patrollers to go to the location of the automated call if the skier did not answer a call from dispatchers.
Twitter suppressed Covid-19 info, suspended top experts during pandemic
Independent journalist David Zweig released the new 'Twitter Files' on how the micro-blogging platform "rigged the Covid debate", and relied on bots and third-party contractors to moderate Covid-related topics. "Twitter censored information that was true but inconvenient to the US government policy, discredited doctors and other experts who disagreed and suppressed ordinary users, including some sharing the CDC's own data," alleged Zweig.
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G may feature 48MP main camera
The Galaxy A34 5G has recently been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website with the model number 'SM-A346B_DSN', which indicates that it is likely to launch soon, reports Gizmochina. The new device is expected to be a mid-range smartphone and is rumoured to be powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC processor to provide smooth and efficient performance.
Gizmore launches new 1.9-inch super bright display smartwatch
Starting at an introductory price of Rs 1,799, it comes in three attractive colours -- Black, Navy Blue and Burgundy, which is available to purchase online from Monday.
80% of new smartphones will be 5G-enabled in India by 2023: ICEA
Telecom service providers have launched the service in select cities and plan to cover the entire nation by the end of 2023 or early 2024."India as a nation is an early adopter of 5G technology. This 5G technology has opened a vast opportunity for a new generation of telecom equipment manufacturers, application providers, and internet of things (IoT), machine-2-machine (M2M) and healthcare services, among others," Mohindroo told IANS.
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