TECHNOLOGY
Lenovo logs 31% growth in India in pandemic-hit June quarter
In India, Lenovo saw steady growth throughout the past fiscal year and delivered an exceptionally strong performance this past quarter." The accelerated digital and intelligent transformation has created significant market opportunities globally. Lenovo is successfully seizing these as we transform from a device company to a services and solutions provider," said Yuanqing Yang.
Instagram unveil new tools to combat offensive comments, abuse
For example, ‘Hidden Words feature' allows people to filter abusive DM requests. The new features will allow people to limit comments and DM requests during spikes of increased attention. Also, there will be stronger warnings when people try to post potentially offensive comments. For example, ‘Hidden Words feature' allows people to filter abusive DM requests.
Truecaller's Guardians app crosses 1 mn downloads, India leads
Launch in March this year, Guardians has received 4.5 stars rating on Google Play Store and is also typically among the top 10 apps in the Maps and Navigation category, the company said in a statement. The app supports multiple languages including Hindi, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Indonesian and is also available on Apple App Store.
MediaTek unveils two new Dimensity 5G chipsets
The new MediaTek Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 will power 5G smartphones that are expected to launch in the global market in the third quarter this year. "Delivering a boost in performance, display intelligence and image brilliance, these new Dimensity chipsets will improve user experiences and deliver advanced 5G features and capabilities to 5G smartphones," Hsu added.
NortonLifeLock, Avast merge to create $8 bn cyber security empire
The new company, yet to be renamed, will serve more than 500 million users, including 40 million direct customers. "This transaction is a huge step forward for consumer Cyber Safety and will ultimately enable us to achieve our vision to protect and empower people to live their digital lives safely," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer of NortonLifeLock.
AI adoption can add $90 bn to Indian economy by 2025: Report
During the pandemic, India has reported the highest increase in the use of AI at 45 per cent, as compared to other major economies (the US at 35 per cent, the UK at 23 per cent and Japan at 28 per cent). "In fact, AI startups in India attracted total funding of $836.3 million in 2020.
Sony launches two new premium BRAVIA XR TVs in India
The new XR-77A80J is priced at Rs 549,990 and will be available from August 25, while KD-85X85J is priced at Rs 499,990 and is now available. The new televisions come loaded with gaming capabilities, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, IMAX enhanced along with ambient optimization and acoustic auto-calibration technology, the company said in a statement.
Facebook adds 'audio dates' on its Dating app
According to The Verge, one of the biggest new features is audio dates, which will let users start an audio conversation with somebody they match with. When you try to start a call with someone, the other person will receive an invitation. If they accept, you both can have a chat, the report said on Tuesday. Facebook is also allowing users to set up two additional places in Facebook Dating where they want to look for matches.
Now Microsoft challenges $10 bn NSA cloud contract won by AWS
According to a report in Washington Technology, Microsoft is challenging that decision at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), "saying NSA didn't conduct a proper evaluation" while considering a Cloud provider for its new project code-named 'WildandStormy'. A decision is expected back from the GAO by October 29.
Google curbs ad targeting of minors, allows them to remove photos
Removing an image from Search doesn't remove it from the web but "we believe this change will help give young people more control of their images online," Google said in a statement late on Tuesday. Google will also no longer allow ad targeting of children based on their age, gender, or interests.
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