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Twitter Urged to Stop Bullying of Disabled People: Report
In November 2016, Twitter had introduced a new tool that helps directly report hateful content, which also includes references to disability.
Apple Releases iOS 11.2.6 Update to Fix Telugu Bug That Causes iOS Devices to Crash
The bug was discovered last week and involves sending the character in Telugu to devices that crashes an iPhone and makes apps like Messages, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp inaccessible.
Japan's Sony to Form Alliance to Build Taxi-Hailing System
Sony plans to build the AI-based hailing platform with Daiwa Motor Transportation and five other domestic taxi firms.
'Selling Every Handset Produced; No Secret Warehouses to Dump Units': Xiaomi India MD
Manu Kumar Jain said Xiaomi has the leanest distribution system network in place and whatever is being produced locally or being imported into the country is fast going off the shelves.
Samsung India Opens 15 Smart Healthcare Centres in Tamil Nadu
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Samsung India and the State Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare in November last year.
NASA's Kepler Discovers Nearly 100 New Exoplanets
The discovery was based on data from the second mission of NASA's Kepler Space Telescope or K2 released in 2014.
Facebook Forges Ahead With Kids App Despite Expert Criticism
According to the critics 'Messenger Kids' serves to lure kids into harmful social media use and to hook young people on Facebook as it tries to compete with Snapchat or its own Instagram app.
'Messenger Kids' Advocates Got Facebook Funding: Report
When Facebook rolled out the app for children in December 2017, the company claimed it had worked closely with leading experts in order to safeguard younger users.
Google Hires Former Samsung Exec to Coordinate Internet of Things Projects
Google this month hired Injong Rhee, who recently resigned as Samsung Electronics Co's chief technology officer, to lead its IoT business.
Samsung at MWC 2018: Galaxy S9, DeX And All That Will be Launched
Here is everything that is anticipated to be launched at the Samsung MWC 2018 event.
Wearable Devices Could Soon be Powered by One's Own Body
"The human body is an abundant source of energy. We thought: 'Why not harness it to produce our own power?'"
Amazon Paid $90 Million For Camera Maker's Chip Technology: Sources
The online retailer is exploring chips exclusive to Blink that could lower production costs and lengthen the battery life of other gadgets, starting with Amazon's Cloud Cam and potentially extending to its family of Echo speakers.
Russian 'Progress 69' Cargo Mission to International Space Station Aborted
The Progress 69 was scheduled to carry three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station.
Income Tax Dept Issues Notices to Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrency Investors
Chandra said that the I-T department has informed all the DGs (Director Generals of Income Tax) across India and they are issuing notices.
Singapore Says No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading
"The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has been closely studying these developments and the potential risks they pose. As of now, there is no strong case to ban cryptocurrency trading here."
Xiaomi Comes on WhatsApp to Get in Touch With Users, Provide Support
Xiaomi has found a very easy way to connect with its users.