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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.Microsoft admits contractors listen to Skype, Cortana chats
Microsoft has admitted that third-party contractors listen to your voice conversations on Skype and virtual assistant Cortana. The revelation came after Motherboard found contractors were listening to audio from both Skype and Cortana, including sensitive and personal conversations of Microsoft customers. “We realized, based on questions raised recently, that...
Honor 10 Lite EMUI 9.1 update starts rolling out in India
Honor has started rolling out the EMUI 9.1 update for its Honor 10 Lite smartphone. The latest EMUI update adds GPU Turbo 3.0, EROS System, video ringtone features and more. The company says the update also improves the performance of the phone. To recall, the Honor 10 Lite was...
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American consumer electronics company, Misfit has added a new smartwatch to its portfolio, the Vapor X. Misfit claims that the Vapor X is the lightest smartwatch made using aluminium alloy and matte finish. The smartwatch comes with a redesigned strap called Sport Strap+. The Misfit Vapor X comes with...
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Facebook has started allowing Instagram users to flag false content on the photo-and video-sharing platform. “I’m proud that, starting today, people can let us know if they see posts on Instagram they believe may be false. There’s still more to do to stop the spread of misinformation, more to come,”...
Uttarakhand Police joins TikTok to spread social awareness
After Kerala, Uttarakhand Police is the latest to join TikTok. The main reason behind joining TikTok is to bring messages on safety and social relevance to their audience while also connecting with the citizens of the state directly. The move from the Uttarakhand Police department comes shortly after the Kerala Police...
Flipkart Videos and Instagram-like ‘Flipkart Ideas’ launched
E-commerce giant has finally launched its much anticipated ‘Videos’ section and photo-feed on its Android app. Flipkart users can access the Flipkart Videos and Flipkart Ideas sections from the hamburger menu. One can access the hamburger menu by sliding from the left side of the screen. Talking about the...
Fanzart Wave Plus ceiling fan launched at Rs 31,990
Fanzart, the luxury fan brand of India, has launched a new contemporary ceiling fan. The new model is called Wave Plus and Fanzart says it is inspired by the ocean. The Wave combines the twisty wave formation and uses natural grained wooden texture. The ceiling fan has a sleek...
Quick Heal warns about SMS scams
Cybercriminals are using new ways to trick users into losing money. The latest is an SMS scam, where cyber criminals pretend to be from the Income Tax Department. They then trick people into sharing their bank details. Pune-based Quick Heal Technologies has issued an alert asking users to not get...
Britain Bans Transfer Of Sub-Tech To Russia
By Sputnik News Correspondent LONDON: The United Kingdom has banned transfer of sub tech to Russia in a bid to stop Moscow from ‘destroying’ the internet. The UK already maintains a stringent ‘sanctions regime’ against Russia, including a ban on various ‘dual use’ technologies it says may...
It’s Time Govt Took Environmental Issues Seriously
By K Raveendran A unique feature of all environmental reports is that they are never received by the governments, for which these are essentially meant, in the same earnestness with which those reports are prepared. There is a complete disconnect between the two sides. But the...
Centre’s Pension Schemes Are Full Of Loopholes
By B. Sivaraman The vexed pension issue is making news again. The more prominently it figures in Modi Government’s scheme of things, the more contentious it gets. On August 9, 2019, the government announced Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana, a pension scheme for small and marginal farmers,...
Rebel Tories Create Problems For Boris To Meet Deadline
By Arun Srivastava The House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow’s vow to not to allow Boris Johnson to prorogue the parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit without the consent of MPs and his promise “will fight with every breath in my body” to stop it, has...
Globalisation Has Reached A New Stage In 2019
By John Bachtell Capitalism is a crisis-ridden system. A crisis anywhere in the global capitalist system can become a world contagion. It is only a matter of time before a new one occurs, perhaps even more destructive than the 2007 financial crisis. Neoliberalism is the current set of...
Samsung Galaxy A-series 2020 camera specifications leaked
Last month, we came across reports hinting at 9 new Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones that could launch in the coming months. These include the Samsung Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A61, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A81, and Galaxy A91. Now, camera specifications of 8...
Huawei Mate X launch reportedly delayed until November
It looks like Huawei is not quite ready with its foldable smartphone. The Chinese company will reportedly delay the release of its Huawei Mate X device. A fresh report reveals that the handset will not be released before November. This is the second time that Huawei has pushed back...
Huawei mapping service in works to reduce reliance on Google services
Smartphone maker and electronics giant Huawei has just confirmed that it is working on its own mapping service. The Chinese company stated that it wants to reduce its reliance on Google services. This development comes months after the United States placed the company on a trade blacklist. The smartphone...
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The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro are set to launch in India on August 20. The smartphones will be made available online via Flipkart. Ahead of the launch, Realme has teased that both smartphones will feature a quad-camera setup at the back. Now, a new teaser reveals that the Realme 5 will come with...
Airtel Internet TV now comes at Rs 2,269; bundled offer, and more
Bharti Airtel has just announced that it is slashing the price of its Internet TV service. According to the latest information available online, Airtel Internet TV will now just be priced at Rs 2,269. This price reduction comes weeks after the company reduced the prices of SD and HD...
