Tech
Alphabet's Mobile ad Revenue Surges; Shares Jump
Alphabet, along with much of the tech sector, has enjoyed torrid growth in recent years as advertising moves from traditional media to the internet and consumers flock to an ever-expanding array of digital devices.
Twitter to Ban Ads From Russia’s RT, Sputnik
Twitter said this week it will disclose more information on political ads. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told state news agency RIA Novosti that Twitter’s move is “another aggressive step” aimed at blocking RT.
Western Digital Will Not Drop Merger Objections in Toshiba Talks: CEO
Western Digital Chief Executive Officer Steve Milligan made the comments on an investor call for the fiscal first quarter. The company posted a net income of $681 million, or $2.23 per share, in the first quarter ended Sept. 29, compared with a net loss o...
Intel Lifts Full-Year Forecasts on Data Centre Strength
Revenue from Intel's higher-margin data centre business rose 7 percent to $4.9 billion in the third quarter, beating analysts' expectation of $4.79 billion, according to financial data and analytics firm FactSet.
Intel Set to Help India Achieve Its High-Computing Goals
According to Lisa Spelman, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Xeon Processors and Data Center Marketing, Intel, the sheer size and scale of the country has always impressed her and the company with its next-generation processor portfolio is bullish...
Apple iTunes Releases Its First Ever Bengali Music Playlist
Apple has released its first-ever Bengali playlist on its iTunes store and all the featured songs are by the East-Indian music company - SVF Music.
New Wave of Cyber Attacks Hits Russia, Other Nations
The attacks are disturbing because attackers quickly infected critical infrastructure, including transportation operators, indicating it was a "well-coordinated" campaign, said Robert Lipovsky, a researcher with cyber firm ESET.
Facebook Not to Roll Out 'Explore' Feed Test Globally
The test is being done in Facebook's "Explore" feed - which is secondary feed over the primary New Feed for its users - in Sri Lanka, Bolivia, Slovakia, Serbia, Guatemala and Cambodia.
Micromax-Vodafone Launches Budget Smartphone "Bharat2 Ultra": Price, Specifications
The new phone "Bharat2 Ultra" is powered by Spreadtrum SC9832 1.3Ghz quad-core processor coupled with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage.
Pokemon to Part Ways With Nintendo 3DS
Released in 2011 and treated to five subsequent refreshes over the intervening years, the 3DS has sold upwards of 67 million units in the six years since.
Astronomers Measure Milky Way With Radio Waves
Astronomers say they hope to measure additional points around the galaxy to produce a map — the first of its kind — over the next decade.
U.S. Warns Public About Attacks on Energy, Industrial Firms
The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation warned in a report distributed via email late on Friday that the nuclear, energy, aviation, water and critical manufacturing industries have been targeted along with government entiti...
Google Viewed as Most Authentic Brand in India: Survey
The global authenticity index puts Microsoft, Google and PayPal at third, fourth and fifth places respectively -- all technology brands said the 2017 "Authentic Brands Study".
Apple iPhone 7 Available For Rs 7,777 With Airtel Postpaid Plan
Airtel Online Store will offer a range of premium smartphones with affordable down payments
Now, iPhone 8 Battery Swelling Reported in US
A Best Buy employee posted on Reddit to report that his store had received a bulging iPhone 8 as a return. He had also supplied an image along with his post.
Tata Telco Buy to Help Airtel Catch up With Idea-Voda: Experts
Market watchers have given a thumbs up to the acquisition that involve Airtel taking over the customers and spectrum of Tata Teleservices and Tata Teleservices Maharashtra in a cash free and debt free deal.