Welcome to the world of facts and news: November 2020

Xbox Game Pass Now Lets You Pre-Load Upcoming Games on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

You can now pre-load upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One, Microsoft has announced, thanks to the new November 2020 Xbox Console Update. You’ll find a new “Coming Soon” section on your console or in the Xbox Game Pass app.

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Hangouts Group Conversations to Appear in Google Chat Soon

Google is bringing three changes to group conversations in Google Chat starting from December 3. As per the changes, new members can see all the messages, even those that were sent in the group before they joined.

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Vivo V20 Pro Price in India Revealed by Retailers Ahead of Official Launch

Vivo V20 Pro price in India has been revealed by key retailers ahead of its official launch in the country. The new Vivo phone is coming to the Indian market on Wednesday, December 2.

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Xiaomi Trumps Apple in Q3 2020 Global Sales, Samsung Leads: Gartner

Gartner has released its global smartphone sales figures for Q3 2020, and even though Samsung has triumphed with 80.8 million unit sales, it sees a marginal annual growth of just 2.2 percent. Xiaomi on the other hand sees a significant 34.9 percent annual growth, trumping Apple and taking the third position in overall market share. It sold over 44.4 million units raki...

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Cyberpunk 2077 PC Requirements, Release Date, Price, PS5 Upgrade, and More

Cyberpunk 2077 is set to release on December 10. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. The title will also be playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. From the release date to the system requirements, here’s everything you need to know about Cyberpunk 2077.

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Zoom Q3 Results Show COVID-Related Breakneck Growth Is Slowing Down

Zoom’s videoconferencing service remains a fixture in pandemic life, but its breakneck growth is showing signs of tapering off as investors debate whether the company will be able to build upon its recent success after a vaccine enables people to intermingle again.

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Wendy's partners with Rebel Foods to open 250 cloud kitchens in India

Rebel Foods will partner with Sierra Nevada Restaurants, which holds India master franchisee for Wendy's, to develop and operate the US-based fast-food chain's cloud kitchens in the country.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 Alleged Renders Show Quad Rear Cameras, 6.5-inch Notched Display

Samsung Galaxy A32 alleged renders show a plastic phone with a 6.5-inch display that has a notch for the selfie camera. The phone is expected to come with a quad rear camera setup that could be headlined by a 48-megapixel primary sensor.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Renders Surface Online; OnePlus 9E Reportedly in the Works

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro design has been tipped through fresh renders online. Alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro renders, a new report from a tipster claimed that the OnePlus 9 series could include a third model that might be called OnePlus 9E.

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Spotify Reveals Top Songs, Artists, Albums in India and Globally in 2020

Arijit Singh, Bad Bunny, 'Shayad', 'The Blinding Lights', Kabir Singh, and YHLQMDLG lead Spotify’s most-streamed songs, artists, and albums in India and globally in 2020.

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Redmi Note 9 4G China Model May Launch as Redmi 9 Power in India; Poco M3 India Variant Leaked Online

Redmi Note 9 4G China model is now reported to launch in the India market with the name Redmi 9 Power. Meanwhile, Xiaomi introduced the Poco M3 first in Europe and then re-introduced it as the Redmi Note 9 4G in China with slight tweaks in design. Now, both, the Redmi 9 Power and Poco M3, are expected to launch in India.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Plans to Step Down January 20

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, who oversaw the repeal of landmark US net neutrality rules and a series of key spectrum auctions to address growing wireless needs, said he plans to leave the commission on January 20.

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Facebook, Google, More Tech Giants to Face Digital Tax in Canada in 2022

Canada plans to impose a tax on corporations providing digital services from 2022 that will stay in place until major nations come up with a coordinated approach on taxation.

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Facebook, Google Becoming 'Human Rights-Free Zones' in Vietnam: Amnesty International

Facebook and Google are fast becoming "human rights-free zones" in Vietnam, Amnesty International warned, accusing the tech titans of helping censor peaceful dissent and political expression in the country.

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Amazon, Apple Stay Away From New French Initiative to Set Principles for Big Tech

Amazon and Apple have not signed up to a new French initiative to get global tech companies to publicly commit to principles including paying their fair share of taxes.

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Facebook Buys Online Customer Service Startup Kustomer

Facebook announced it is buying Kustomer, a startup specialising in helping businesses interact with customers online.

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Zoom's margins dented by booming free user base, cloud costs

Zoom said it had 433,700 customers with more than 10 employees, a 485% increase from a year-ago period but only a 17% increase from the previous quarter.

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Can a startup mentality save small businesses?

Small businesses are employing a strategy similar to the “fail fast” approach well known in startup culture.

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As placements go virtual, Cohesity may emerge as the top paymaster at IITs

Officials from leading campuses told ET that the San Jose-based company will offer salaries of $200,000 (Rs 1.48 crore) per annum on a cost-to-company basis to the selected students for US roles, which is the highest package for the Class of 2021 so far.

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Consumers going back to credit cards as inquiries exceed October '19 levels: Transunion Cibil

Social distancing rules have forced consumers to rethink how they spend, with digital payments becoming an increasingly attractive. This shift in mindset is reflected in the growth in outstanding balances. Credit card outstanding balances increased by 32% y-o-y in July 2020. This compares to a 33% y-o-y increase in balances at the same time last year.

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Bitcoin Jumps to All-Time High of Over $19,800 Amid Increased Demand

Bitcoin soared to a record high against the dollar on Monday, boosted by increased demand from both institutional and retail investors that saw the virtual currency as a safe-haven and a hedge against inflation.

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Stack Overflow signs strategic partnership with Times Bridge

Times Bridge said it will be Stack Overflow's sales partner in India and will introduce the product to enterprises across a wide range of sectors

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Indian SaaS firms set to rake in $18-20 billion revenues by 2022: Report

Growth driven by lower staff costs, abundance of talent, round-the-clock customer service and a wide acceptance of products built by Indian entrepreneurs, the report said.

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Let's Dive lands $1.7 million in funding led by Sequoia Capital India's Surge

The funding round also saw participation from Village Global and angel investors like Ravish Naresh, founder of Khatabook, and Sai Srinivas, cofounder of Mobile Premier League among others.

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Amazon India Cyber Monday Sale Brings Up to 50 Percent Off on International Brands

Amazon India Cyber Monday sale brings up to 50 percent off on international brands such as Ecovacs, Akaso, Tribit, Huion, Nibosi, Sojos, and more. There are other limited time offers as well.

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Moto G 5G Launched in India With 5,000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Camera: Price, Specifications

Moto G 5G was launched in Europe earlier this month, and it has now made its way to India. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. It has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Samsung Level U2 Neckband Earbuds Launched With 12mm Drivers, 18 Hours Music Playback

Samsung Level U2 neckband earbuds have been launched. The new model comes over five years after the launch of the original Level U. The Samsung Level U2 are designed to deliver up to 18 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge.

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AR Rahman becomes BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’, ‘Breakthrough Initiative’.

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Uptick in Covid-19 cases due to Thanksgiving travel likely in US, says Dr Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci said that there will almost certainly be an uptick in Covid-19 cases after Americans travelled for the Thanksgiving holiday despite warnings by public health officials.

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Goa leader calls international cultural community for help to save UNESCO Heritage...

Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai called for help from the international cultural community like UNESCO and ICOMOS to save the “future of Old Goa from the destructive policies of present the state government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant”.

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Nokia 5.4 With 6.4-Inch Hole-Punch Display May Be Launched Soon, Price Tipped

Nokia 5.4 may be launched with a 6.4-inch hole-punch display and a faster SoC than its predecessor, a report has said. The smartphone’s alleged 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has been seen on two Australian retailers’ websites.

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Disney+ Hotstar December 2020: Mulan, Pixar’s Soul, Euphoria, and More

The Mandalorian season 2, Mulan, His Dark Materials season 2, Pixar’s Soul movie, holiday specials for Euphoria and High School Musical, Godmothered — the biggest TV shows and movies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in December 2020.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Appears on HDR10+ Certification Site With Model Numbers PDSM00, PDST00

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G has appeared on an HDR10+ certification site. Two variants of the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, carrying model numbers PDSM00 and PDST00, were listed on the site. . The smartphones were spotted on TENNA a few days ago, revealing key specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel camera.

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ZTE Blade V2021 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Launching on December 2

ZTE Blade V2021 5G will be released on December 2, according to its listing on Chinese e-retailer JD.com. The phone will come with 5G support and a triple rear camera setup.

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Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro Tipped to Debut in January

Xiaomi Mi 11 series, comprising the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro, is speculated to debut as early as January. The Chinese company is likely to make a formal announcement about the Mi 11 series at Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 later this week.

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Huawei 5G Kit Installation Banned in Britain from September 2021

Britain has ordered telecom firms to not install any new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021. They were already banned from buying new Huawei 5G kit after year’s end.

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Trump to Add Chinese Chipmaker SMIC to Defense Blacklist: Sources

The Trump administration could add China's top chipmaker SMIC and national offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, according to a document and sources, curbing their access to US investors. This could escalate tensions between US and China weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

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CAIT writes to PM Modi, alleges violation of FDI norms by e-commerce companies

In the letter to the Prime Minister, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) claimed that "big e-commerce companies having deep pockets are leaving no stone unturned in monopolising the e-commerce business and retail trade of India with their malpractices and violating FDI policy of the government and relevant laws and rules".

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US, UK and Australia among top markets for Indian sellers exporting products on eBay

During the five days window of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Indian sellers experience a spike in the volume of orders and sales, and the holiday shopping continues till Christmas.

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Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Pet lover in Coimbatore designs wheelchair for disabled dog

Veera, a four-year-old dog in Coimbatore, which used to hobble along due to injuries in its legs, has now got a wheelchair, custom made for it by an animal lover who has adopted him.

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Motorola Moto G 5G India Launch on November 30, Moto G9 Power Tipped to Come in December

Motorola Moto G 5G will launch in India on November 30, the company has confirmed. It will be available via Flipkart on November 30, 12pm (noon) onwards. The Moto G9 Power has been tipped to launch in the second week of December. Both phones were launched in the European market earlier this month.

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Joint parliamentary committee split over draft data privacy law, govt access

Concerns raised over govt powers to access citizen data without consent, inclusion of non-personal data and missing judicial participation in the selection of regulatory body head

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Serotonin promotes patience in parts of brain. Here's how

Serotonin, the hormone which determines the level of patience, has been found by a study done on mice to also dictate whether one will crave instant gratification or will calmly anticipate the reward.

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Netflix December 2020 Releases: Torbaaz, Mank, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and More

The Walking Dead season 10, Torbaaz, Shazam!, Vir Das: Outside In, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, Bombay Rose, Mank, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4, The Prom, The Midnight Sky, Big Mouth: Season 4, Archer season 11, Godzilla — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix India in December 2020.

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New govt rules may narrow earnings of app taxi firms like Uber, Ola

These rules come amid a slowdown due to the pandemic, with Uber and Ola estimated to be operating at under 50% in terms of rides compared with pre-Covid-19 levels

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 30, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 30.

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Big relief for mid-scale companies, government postpones QR code requirements to March end next year

The government on Sunday said that it is postponing the requirement to generate and then use QR code for all business to customer (B2C) transactions.

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Apple suppliers’ exodus from China won’t slow down under Joe Biden

Apple Inc., the largest of the many tech giants that rely on Chinese factories to make their gadgets, will move some production of its iPads and MacBooks to Vietnam. Key assembly partner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., known also as Foxconn, has allocated $270 million in new investments to the Southeast Asian country.

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Sensible entrepreneurs will take the least risky route to a goal, says Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Bikhchandani said that entrepreneurs don't take higher risks just because they can.

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Founders, investors must focus on creating businesses that upset the status quo, says Sharad Sharma

Sharma called for pursuing passion over fashion for business leaders which means rather than following the herd and emulating what the trend is.

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Medicaid expansion not enough for diabetes patients: Study

A study led by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) claims that Medicaid expansion is not enough to improve the health care for patients with diabetes.

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Work from home has made workday of Indians 32 minutes longer

A survey of 65 countries by workplace software developer Atlassian found that people across the world were starting remote work earlier and logging off much later. Israelis added 47 minutes to their average workday while Indians spent 32 minutes more at work in April and May as compared to the beginning of the year, as did Australians and Americans.

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View: The change of guard in the US is an opportunity to enforce true accountability over the internet industry​​​​​

Public opinion has shifted dramatically over the past three years to the extent that in 2020, people believe that big tech exerts far too much monopoly power over the rest of society.

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US online sales surge to near-record on 'Black Friday'

Notably, some 40 percent of sales were conducted over smartphones, and many consumers supported small businesses. Their sales jumped by 545 percent Friday compared to the average day in October. Adobe said 38 percent of consumers said they planned to support smaller local businesses ahead of the year-end holidays.

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Startup develops software for displaying garment images in 3D

A startup incubated by IIT Madras and NASSCOM has developed a software to convert flat images of traditional Indian garments into photo-realistic 3D images on e-commerce websites.

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Covid-19 impact on women-led micro business widens socio-economic gap: Survey

The adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on women-led micro businesses in India has exacerbated the vast socio-economic gap, finds a survey.

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Tech-based realty platforms to raise more funds for investment in commercial assets

Hbits, which invests money raised from individuals to commercial assets, said that it is in the process to raise Rs 500 crore by December 2021 to invest in commercial real estate properties rented out to multinational companies.

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African-American cancer survivors tend to survive more with social needs: Study

A study from the American Cancer Society claims about the relationship between lower health-related quality of life with social needs factors of African-American cancer survivors.

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Poland's Warsaw hit by protests against abortion ban

Poland’s feminist organization Strajk Kobiet has organized a protest in downtown Warsaw on Saturday to draw public attention to the decision of Poland’s Constitutional Court to outlaw abortions.

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Covid-19: Curbs on cinema halls, pools, events relaxed in Goa

Cinema halls, swimming pools, gathering for religious, social, cultural, educational, sports and entertainment events were allowed to resume in Goa on Saturday, officials said.

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Artists say Cuba government agrees to dialogue, tolerance

A group of Cuban artists and intellectuals say they won an unusual government vow of greater tolerance for independent art on Saturday after a demonstration in front of the Culture Ministry.

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Tech-led jobs platform Awign raises funds from Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and others

Set up by Annanya Sarthak, Gurpreet Singh and Praveen Sah in 2016, Awign has worked with over 1.5 lakh people, and grown 25x in the last 2 years. Currently, it manages a diverse fleet of trained gig workforce across more than 7,000 pin codes in India.

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Child weight gain linked to ability to produce leptin: Study

Children having African ancestry are more prone to developing obesity if they possess a genetic variant that reduces their ability to produce the hormone leptin.

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Eye exam could lead to early Parkinson's disease diagnosis: Study

Scientists have determined a simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning technology that could provide early detection of Parkinson’s disease.

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Tram to become art gallery in Kolkata

An art gallery on a tram will be launched in Kolkata in the first week of December to celebrate the city’s artistic spirit.

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Tenet, Durgamati, Coolie No. 1, and More: December 2020 Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

Tenet, Durgamati, Coolie No. 1, Wonder Woman 1984, Mulan, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, Bombay Rose, Torbaaz, The Stand, Pixar’s Soul, Mank, The Prom, Bridgerton — the biggest movies and TV series coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Voot Select, and HBO Max in December 2020.

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Sequoia-backed Seekify to merge with skilling platform SafeJob

The company claims to have 2-3 lakh registered users so far, of which around 50,000 have been trained and about 3,000-5,000 people have been placed.

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Agritech startup Farmkart to raise Rs 90 crore financing for pan-India expansion

Farmkart's tech solutions are designed for non-tech savvy farmers providing them with fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides, seeds, farm equipment, among others at their doorsteps with no delivery cost.

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Techies across the country nudged to work with government on societal problems

Under the programme — called Indian Administrative Fellowship (IAF) — technologists would be trained by bureaucrats and mentored by people such as Nilekani, and RedBus founder and former CIO of the Telangana government, Phaninder Sharma.

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Bitcoin extends decline after biggest slump since pandemic hit

Crypto believers tout a broadening investor base and the search for a hedge against dollar weakness as reasons for a durable boom. Critics point to a history of big swings, including a spectacular boom and bust three years ago.

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Buds With ANC, Improved Ambient Mode May Launch Alongside Galaxy S21 Series: Report

Samsung Galaxy Buds TWS earbuds will reportedly launch alongside the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The South Korean tech giant has been introducing new earbuds alongside its flagship Galaxy S series for a few years now, and the next year may not be any different. These next-gen earbuds are tipped to support active noise cancellation (ANC) and have the same in-ea...

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iPad Pro 2021 High-End Models Expected to Come With 5G mmWave Support: Report

iPad Pro next-gen line-up will reportedly support 5G mmWave technology seen on current generation iPhone 12 models in the US. This technology is said to offer faster speeds than sub-6GHz 5G at short distances. A new report suggests that Apple is actively developing its own in-house mmWave AiP (antenna in package) to integrate it into more of its portfolio, apart from ...

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Facebook’s AI mistakenly bans ads for struggling businesses

Facebook has been automating content moderation for years, a transition it highlights in a quarterly report detailing how much content the company removes.

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Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks

In October, Tesla released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a "Full Self Driving" software upgrade to an undisclosed number of "expert, careful" drivers.

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Pushed by pandemic, Amazon goes on a hiring spree without equal

The hiring has taken place at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle, at its hundreds of warehouses in rural communities and suburbs, and in countries such as India and Italy.

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Resilience, doing more with less helped us during COVID-19: BigBasket CEO

BigBasket co-founder and CEO Hari Menon said the company hired over 12,000 persons in 16 days to meet the surge in demand as a large number of people started turning to digital platforms to shop for grocery items amid the lockdown.

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Los Angeles County to impose new Covid-19 restrictions on social gatherings

Nearly all social gatherings of individuals from more than a single household will be banned in Los Angeles County for at least three weeks starting Monday under new restrictions local health officials.

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International wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat and Bajrang Punia marry in small ceremony...

Sangeeta is the sister of Dangal fame (the movie that is based on their lives) wrestlers Babita and Geeta Phogat. The 22-year-old bride looked radiant for all ceremonies including Haldi, Mehendi and the main event. See pics here...

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Writing for kids needs simplification of concepts, language: Devdutt Pattanaik

Writing for children needs simplification of concepts and language, says illustrator-mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, who finds the process involved in such works both challenging as well as exciting.

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Female passengers can avail ride pooling on Uber, Ola only with other lady commuters

These guidelines will provide a guiding framework to the state governments to consider issuing licences as well as regulating the business being conducted by such aggregators.

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Activists demand JPC consult civil society on Data Protection Bill

Technology and digital activists have requested the Joint Parliamentary Committee debating the landmark Personal Data Protection Bill should widen the consultation to include more representatives of the civil society.

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Whiteley's 'Henri's Armchair' smashes Australian art auction record

A painting by famed Australian artist Brett Whiteley has sold at auction for A$6.25 million, setting a new record in the country and underscoring the appeal of art investments amid the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Electronic Skin Has Strong Future Stretching Ahead, Study Suggests

A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability, and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real-time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation prosthetics, personalized medicine, soft robotics, and artificial intelligence.

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Big Tech Firms in US Sees a New Era Under Joe Biden, but No Ease in Security

The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America's tech companies — a moment when they were lionized as innovators, hailed as job creators and largely left alone. Now Joe Biden is coming back, this time as president. But times have changed.

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Low-income parents lonelier in pandemic, says British royal Kate

Parents living in deprived areas are at higher risk of feeling lonely due to Covid-19, British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said on Friday as she unveiled research that also highlighted the pandemic’s impact on women’s mental health.

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UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ireland to lift Covid-19 curbs ahead of many European countries

Ireland will allow shops, restaurants, gyms and pubs serving food to reopen next week, and permit travel between counties from December 18, to facilitate a “different but special” Christmas.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 28.

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Meru Cabs plans to raise up to Rs 400 crore from PE funds

The fundraising plan comes at a time when Meru Cabs is sharpening focus on providing cabs to corporates and expanding its base of electric vehicles in the country.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G Launched in China: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G have been launched in China. International availability of the new phones has not been announced yet. The phones will go on sale in China on December 1.

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A millennial crypto victory bigger than the price of Bitcoin

Sathvik Vishwanath and Harish BV, cofounders of a then five-year-old startup, were arrested in late 2018. No, they hadn’t pulled off a shady initial coin offering. Their “crime” was that they put up a kiosk in a mall in Bangalore where customers could swap Bitcoin, Ether or Ripple for cash or vice versa. That was the whole point of Unocoin, their crypto token exchange. But the police were suspicious of the new-fangled “ATM.”

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Covid-19 pandemic: Swedes lose faith in 'herd immunity' strategy with coronavirus...

Swedish confidence in the nation’s strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic has slumped, with concerns over capacity in the health-care system now almost universal.

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Coronavirus: Americans risk travelling over festive season despite warnings

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Get OxygenOS Update With Game Space Improvements, November 2020 Security Patch

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T get OxygenOS 10.3.7 update with November 2020 security patch and improvements to the Game Space. It brings some system improvements and new additions to the Game Space.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ Spotted on BIS Certification Site, Tips Forthcoming India Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21+ has reportedly been spotted on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) website hinting at an India launch in the near future. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch sometime in January, and there’s also going to be a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra model.

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Lenovo Teases Design Elements of Upcoming Smartphone Series

Lenovo has released a new teaser on Weibo that hints at the design of its upcoming smartphone series. The teaser comes along with three distinct images. The new smartphone series by Lenovo is aimed to go up against the newly launched Redmi Note 9 phones.

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How to Watch India vs Australia Live Stream

India vs Australia ODI series began Friday, and the tour will last until January 2021. Here’s how you can watch the live stream of IND vs AUS, the channels it’s broadcasting on, and the schedule for the full tour.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Alleged Case Renders Show Triple Rear Camera Module Design

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G leaked case renders show the design of its unique rear camera module. The images also show that the rumoured phone carries a dual flash setup on the back.

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Surface Laptop 4, Surface Pro 8 Images Allegedly Leak, Tipped to Launch in January Next Year

Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 alleged leaked images that seem to be from a US FCC filing have been shared by a tipster on Twitter. The two laptops are expected to launch in January next year.

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Redmi Watch With Up to 12 Days Battery Life, 5ATM Rating Launched

Redmi Watch has launched in China for a price of CNY 299 (roughly Rs. 3,300). It is up for pre-orders for an introductory low price of CNY 269 (roughly Rs. 3,000). It has a square dial and supports 24x7 heart rate monitoring as well. The wearable comes with seven sports modes that include running, swimming, and cycling.

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Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless Earphones Review

At Rs. 16,990, the Sennheiser CX 400BT is a premium true wireless headset from Sennheiser, similar to the Momentum True Wireless 2 but minus the active noise cancellation. Find out if these earphones are worth the price in our review.

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Screwvala's upGrad in final negotiations to raise up to $150 million

upGrad entered the test preparation market earlier this week with the acquisition of Bengaluru-based The Gate Academy. It plans to invest over Rs 100 crore in the test prep subsidiary

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Credit card requests cross pre-Covid levels in October

According to RBI data, there were 5.9 crore credit cards outstanding as of September 2020, up from 5.8 crore in March. In April, the number of outstanding credit cards had dipped to 5.7 crore as they were not getting replaced because of the lockdown.

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How countries are trying to make Google, Facebook pay for news content

Google and Facebook ferry more than 80% of external traffic to various news sites, according to Parse.ly, a web analytics and content optimisation software for online publishers, but most of the income goes to the internet platforms, not to content generators. This means media outlets are not the principal beneficiaries of revenue from news consumption digitally.

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TCL 20 5G Leaked Renders, Specifications Tip Snapdragon 690 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras

TCL 20 5G specifications and renders have surfaced online. The new smartphone is rumoured to carry model number T781. The leaked specifications of TCL 20 5G suggest Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC and triple rear cameras.

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Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei Urges Honor Sub-Brand to Become Competitor After Split

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei called on employees of its departing Honor subbrand to strive to surpass its parent in a farewell speech as the tech giant sells the budget brand to keep its sanction-hobbled supply chains alive.

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Amazon Workers in Germany Go on Strike on Black Friday Over Pay, Working Conditions

Amazon workers in Germany started a three-day strike Thursday timed to disrupt the online retailer's "Black Friday" sales bonanza.

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Facebook, Google to Face Tougher Competition Rules in UK From New Antitrust Body

Britain will impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers.

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FC Kohli was the IT pioneer who left us a set of next steps to pursue: N Chandrasekaran

FC Kohli’s enduring optimism, the pursuit of inquiry, and his ability to make ambitious bets hold lessons for us all.

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Startups on prowl for senior leaders

One crucial quality startups are looking for in candidates is the ability to manage an ambiguous environment in the post-pandemic world

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Paytm in talks with finance firms to deepen its SME-lending foray

The move comes at a time when Paytm is trying to pivot into a full-fledged financial services player.

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Flipkart and Amazon corner 88% share of festive online sales: Report

Pandemic woos new shoppers from small cities, offline retail slump helps e-commerce, the report said.

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Callers Will Soon Have to Dial ‘0’ Before Making Landline to Mobile Phone Calls: Telecom Department

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says that all fixed line subscribers should be provided with ‘0’ dialling facility, i.e., STD calling. Furthermore, an announcement explaining the change should be created and fed into fixed line switches to bring awareness. DoT orders that this announcement should be made whenever a subscriber dials a mobile number witho...

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Vivo V20 Pro Registrations Begin in India, Launch Expected December 2

Vivo V20 Pro registrations have begun in India and the company’s official website now has a ‘Stay Notified’ button. Previous reports suggest that the phone may be launched in India on December 2.

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Facebook Continues Fight With ‘Super Spreaders’ on US Election Misinformation

On Facebook, the fight against US election misinformation continues, thanks to "super spreaders" – accounts that disseminate rumours and fabrications, falsely spreading the idea that the 2020 election was beset by organised, extensive fraud by the Democratic Party.

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Black Friday 2020 Deals Go Live: Best Offers on AirPods Pro, Nintendo Switch, VPN Subscriptions, and More

Black Friday 2020 sales have gone live on Thanksgiving Day. We have handpicked the best deals and offers that you can grab while sitting in India. Some of these deals will run out pretty quickly so don't waste a lot of time thinking.

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Tesla Plans to Produce Electric Car Chargers in China, Document Shows

Tesla plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the US firm that is seeking to expand sales in the world's biggest car market.

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TWS Earbuds Shipments in India Up 723 Percent YoY in Q3, Boat Emerged as Leading Player: Counterpoint

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, which are also known as hearables, marked 723 percent year-over-year growth in shipments in the third quarter of 2020, according to research firm Counterpoint. Boat became the market leader with an 18 percent share, while Xiaomi maintained its second position.

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Steam Autumn Sale: FIFA 21, Death Stranding, Marvel’s Avengers, and More

FIFA 21, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Marvel’s Avengers, Death Stranding, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Star Wars: Squadrons, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, PUBG, GTA 5, Among Us — these are the best Steam Black Friday deals during the Steam Autumn Sale.

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SpaceX to Press Ahead With Starlink Tests, Delays Commercial Service

SpaceX will continue beta testing its satellite-based broadband service Starlink into next year, the company said, indicating commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as previously planned.

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Amazon Web Services Sees Widespread Outage; Websites, Software Providers Affected

Amazon's widely used cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is experiencing a large-scale outage, the company said on Wednesday, affecting users ranging from websites to software providers.

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Samsung Odyssey G9, Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Samsung Odyssey G9 and Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitors are available for pre-orders in the Indian market till December 31. They start at Rs. 49,000 and go up to Rs. 1,99,000.

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Vivo Y1s With Helio P35 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y1s has discreetly launched in India. The phone is listed on the company site and is priced starting at Rs. 7,990. It is positioned in the entry-level segment and key specifications include Android 10 software, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 4,030mAh battery.

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France Orders Tech Giants to Pay Digital Service Tax

France's finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech companies liable for its digital service tax to pay the levy as planned in December.

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Tech Giants May Face Fines or Be Forced to Break Up if They Breach New Rules: EU Digital Chief Thierry Breton

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines, be ordered to change their practices, or even be forced to break up their European businesses, the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton said.

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Slack in Talks to Be Acquired by Salesforce: Report

Salesforce plans to buy corporate messaging platform Slack, according to a report, leading to a jump in stock prices for the young company.

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Salesforce in talks to acquire workplace app Slack: Report

Salesforce's bid comes as Slack faces fierce competition from Microsoft Teams and other workplace apps.

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US grants ByteDance new seven-day extension of TikTok sale order

The administration previously had granted ByteDance a 15-day extension of the order issued in August, which was set to expire Friday. President Donald Trump on Aug. 14 had directed ByteDance to divest the app within 90 days.

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A different 'super spreader': Facebook struggles with election disinformation

The US nonprofit Avaaz has identified 25 pages in particular, including those of Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump -- the president's sons -- White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and combative conservative commentators Dan Bongino, Lou Dobbs and Rush Limbaugh, along with pro-Trump organizations such as Turning Point USA.

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TikTok Sale Deadline Extended to December 4 by US Treasury

The US Treasury said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform's American business.

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Niramai’s solution to screening breast cancer? A low-cost device

The company, founded in 2016 by Geetha Manjunath and Nidhi Mathur, claims its method of breast cancer screening can detect tumours that are five times smaller than what could be detected through a clinical examination.

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Thanksgiving 2020: All you need to know about the history, significance and celebrations...

Thanksgiving 2020: Here’s all you need to know about the date, importance, history and celebrations behind the holiday which has aspects of a harvest festival and is reserved primarily for offering thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices and blessings of the past year.

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Micromax in 1b to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today via Flipkart, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Micromax In 1b will be available for purchase through Flipkart as well as the Micromax website. The phone comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, and this version is priced at Rs. 7,999.

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Freelancers scout for digital payment solutions as gig works rise

Freelancers in the digital space are most in-demand as the Covid-19 outbreak forced brick-and-mortar businesses to think about going online, leading to a rise in demand for social media and website development professionals.

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WhiteHat Jr says it has fixed a leak that exposed data of 2.8 lakh users

The exposed data at the online coding platform for school kids included student names, age, gender, images, user IDs, and progress reports

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Study finds memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we age

Scientists studying the complex relationship between ageing and memory have found that in a controlled experiment, people can remember the details about past events with a surprising 94 per cent accuracy.

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Samsung Galaxy A12, Samsung Galaxy A02s With 15W Fast Charging and 5,000mAh Battery Announced: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s have been announced in Europe but the company has not shared details on international availability as of yet. The Galaxy A12 starts at EUR 179 while the Galaxy A02s starts at EUR 150.

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EU Says It Could Be Self-Sufficient in Electric Vehicle Batteries by 2025

The European Union could produce enough batteries by 2025 to power its fast-growing fleet of electric vehicles without relying on imported cells, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said.

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Google Docs, Sheets, Slides for iOS Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides users on iOS will now be able to edit Microsoft Office files. This will streamline the workflow, as users won’t be required to covert file types all the time. You can edit, comment, and collaborate through this new feature. The feature was already available for Android and Web users.

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Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro Launch Announcement by Xiaomi Likely for Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun is joining Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 where he’s likely to announce the Mi 11 flagship. The virtual conference is taking place between December 1 and 2.

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Wonder Woman 1984 India Release Date Set for Christmas

Wonder Woman 1984 release date in India is December 25, Christmas Day. India release date for WW84 is the same day as its release on HBO Max and in cinemas in the US. In India, Wonder Woman 1984 will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Dell Rides Booming Demands for Remote-Working Tools to Beat Quarterly Sales Estimates

Dell forecast current-quarter sales above market expectations as a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and learning powered demand for its desktops and notebooks, helping it post a surprise rise in third-quarter revenue.

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Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience

Beyoncé’s song “Black Parade” and others focused on protesting, police brutality and the overall Black experience — are taking centre stage at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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Brazilian clothes brand removes image of Hindu deity from shorts

A Brazilian fashion clothes brand has removed ads for its line of shorts for men and women that used an image of Lord Ganesh, one of the most revered deities of Hinduism.

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Tesla Plans to Build 'World's Largest' Battery Plant Near Berlin

Tesla boss Elon Musk said that he plans to build the world's largest battery-cell factory at the group's electric car plant near Berlin.

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Amazon Offers Up to $3,000 Signing Bonus for New Holiday Hires at US Facilities

Amazon is offering signing bonuses of up to $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2.2 lakhs) at certain facilities in the US as it ramps up hiring for the busy holiday season.

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YouTube Bans One America News Network From Posting New Videos for a Week Due to COVID-19 Rule Violation

YouTube said it had barred the right-wing outlet One America News Network from posting new videos for a week after it broke the site's rules against content that claims there is a guaranteed cure for COVID-19.

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Bitcoin Climbs Towards All-Time High After Topping $19,000

Bitcoin moved to within a whisker of its all-time high on Tuesday, after hitting $19,000 (roughly Rs. 14 lakhs) for the first time in nearly three years.

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ZTE Petition to Reconsider US National Security Threat Designation Rejected by FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it had rejected a petition from ZTE asking the agency to reconsider its decision designating the Chinese company as a US national security threat to communications networks.

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‘Big Brother’ Amazon targeted in fight with Mukesh Ambani over Kishore Biyani's Future

If Future is allowed to renege on its contract with Amazon, it may signal to global investors that investments in India are risky, the U.S. company alleges. That is an inconvenient image at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs foreign investment to create jobs and reboot an economy pummeled by the pandemic.

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Work from home revolution is a surprise boon for India’s women

On the outskirts of New Delhi, Teena Likhari, 45, quit her job running operations for the Indian back office of a Silicon Valley company in 2018 because of a family medical emergency.

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Bureau of Indian Standards to bring service norms for e-commerce companies, aggregators

The BIS, which lays down norms with regards to quality and safety of goods sold in the country, has been in discussion with various stakeholders to lay out standards for several issues ranging from standardisation of invoices and websites.

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Dutch DJs spinning tunes from home to beat coronavirus lockdown blues

In normal times, Dutch disc jockeys perform for thousands of fans at electronic dance shows around the world. But with festivals cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, most have spent a chunk of 2020 in lockdown producing music and streaming sets online.

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Twitter Verification to Relaunch in Early 2021 Following Public Feedback

Twitter released plans for its new policy on how people are "verified" on the site, an area the company has long promised to revamp to address confusion and criticisms over the blue check-mark badges it uses to authenticate the identity of prominent accounts.

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Sequoia's Surge backs 17 startups in its fourth cohort

The fourth startup batch has collectively raised $45.35 million and will run entirely online through to March next year.

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Yellow.ai deploys 30% of global generative AI bots domestically

While markets like the US are mostly using GenAI for customer support in a bid to cut costs, India Inc. is using them as an opportunity to g...