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Web threats increased at dual speed in India in Q2: Report
Comparing this with the number of threats detected in the period between Jan-March 2021, which was around 3.76 crore (3,76,50,472), there has been a two-fold increase in the number of web-borne threats in the second quarter. "The increase in the number of internet-borne threats targeted at Indian internet users is definitely a cause of serious concern," Dipesh Kaura, General Manager, Kaspersky (South Asia), said in a statement.
realme unveils 2 smartphones, introduces tablet in India
The realme 8s 5G will be available in two storage variants 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 17,999 and Rs 19,999, respectively. While realme 8i is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB and Rs 15,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The realme Pad will be available in three storage and connectivity variants -- 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi) priced at Rs 13,999, 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi+4G) at Rs 15,999.
Sony unveils new soundbar in India at Rs 28,990
Priced at Rs 28,990, the new home theatre system comes with Dolby Digital Technology and wireless sub and rear speakers that produce immersive cinematic surround sound. "With the new HT-S40R 5.1ch soundbar, you can set up your home theatre system however you would like with minimum wires," the company said in a statement.
Microsoft rolling out Xbox controller firmware update
The new update delivers next-generation features previously available only on Xbox Series X|S controllers, including better cross-device connectivity and reduced latency. "We believe it's important to maintain backward compatibility with Xbox accessories people already have in their collection and to ensure we deliver the best gaming experience " Daniel Ruiz
Apple Car project head Doug Field leaves to join for Ford
Ford named Field as the company's chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. Field joins Ford from Apple, where he served as VP, Special Projects. Before that, he was senior vice president, Engineering, at Tesla and he will report to Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.
Twitter launches Communities, an alternative to FB Groups
Twitter Community will have its own moderators who are able to set rules and invite or remove people. Twitter invited a handful of users to create the first Communities and will let anyone apply to create their own on its website.
US govt readying landmark case against Google "crown jewel": Reports
Politico reports that the Google ad tech probe is close to the "finish line". Making the final call along with Attorney General Merrick Garland will be his deputy - Indian American Vanita Gupta, according to the same report. Current research shows that upwards of 85 per cent of online display advertising space in the US is bought and sold in real-time on electronic trading exchanges where Google operates both the top trading platform plus the main conduits through which buyers and sellers must go to trade.
Maruti Suzuki's Aug production falls 8% amid global chip shortage
It produced a total of 1,13,937 units last month, compared to 1,23,769 units in August 2020, the company said in a regulatory filing. In the sub-segment of mini cars, which includes S-Presso and Alto models, the automaker produced 20,332 units during the period under review, compared to 22,208 in the same period last year.
Twitter tests new timeline with edge-to-edge picture, video
In an email to The Verge, the micro-blogging site wrote that it is testing the change because it wants to better support conversations that are both visual and text-based. This change, if it rolls out beyond a select group of iOS users, also helps Twitter address concerns over image cropping that it's been dealing with over the last few years, the report said.
Tesla planning wider release of its 'Full Self-Driving' software
According to The Verge, the news comes as an older version of the software leaked online. Musk said on Twitter that the company would begin rolling out FSD version 10 to customers in its early access programme at midnight on September 10. Then, the software "will need another few weeks after that for tuning (and) bug fixes," which Musk estimated would take four weeks.
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