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SAP said Sunday it will retain majority ownership of Qualtrics’ shares.

Software giant SAP to spin off Qualtrics and take it public

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SAP says Qualtrics has already been operating with greater autonomy than most of SAP’s acquisitions but going public will help it expand its customer base.

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Chinese apps among most downloaded TikTok alternatives after app ban

Microsoft's new offerings in Teams include third-party app integrations, Walkie-Talkie and more

Abhishek Chatterjee The technology company will now allow developers and independent software vendors to integrate their apps and services into Teams meetings, providing more options to interact and collaborate.

Facebook Messenger: App Lock feature

Facebook announces App Lock, privacy controls for Messenger

Ishan Patra The App Lock feature can be turned on by using Touch ID or Face ID on users’ iPhones and iPads. The new feature will be available to Android users in the coming months, Facebook said.

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Update Chrome, Safari browsers to avoid remote attack, CERT-In says

Ishan Patra CERT’s two statements were marked high severity and stated, “a remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by creating a specially crafted webpage on the targeted system.”

Google already bars ads with harmful content like “miracle” health cures or which promote the anti-vaccination movement

Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content

Reuters The search engine updated its policy as the health crisis has continued to rage throughout the United States, and digital advertising giants like Google and Facebook Inc have faced calls to do more to clamp down on misinformation

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JioMeet sees 5 million downloands within days of launch: Ambani

PTI JioMeet video conferencing app is available across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and web.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 5G release date

Ishan Patra The Galaxy Z Flip 5G shares the same style and compact form factor as Galaxy Z Flip, which was launched in February. The new variant of the phone has updated 5G radios powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus.

The display of Dell XPS 13 9300

review | XPS 13 9300 review: Dell delivers due diligence, once again

Divya Kala Bhavani Hardware omittances aside, the Dell XPS 13 9300 ultrabook has some winning qualities in terms of design and performance

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Software giant SAP to spin off Qualtrics and take it public

Chinese apps among most downloaded TikTok alternatives after app ban

Microsoft's new offerings in Teams include third-party app integrations, Walkie-Talkie and more

Facebook announces App Lock, privacy controls for Messenger

NPCI introduces auto debit option in UPI for recurring payments

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 5G release date

Watch | Smart helmets for COVID-19 screening

A video on smart helmets introduced by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for COVID-19 screening

Premier League clubs targeted by hackers, UK cybersecurity centre says

The agency highlighted a case where the emails of a Premier League team's managing director were hacked before transfer talks, resulting in the 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) fee nearly falling into the hands of the hackers

Spotify launches first set of video podcasts from select creators

The feature will be available for both free and premium users. The video podcasts will be supported on both the desktop and mobile app.

Twitter says hackers saw messages from 36 accounts

Twitter previously said the attackers tweeted from 45 “verified” accounts, including those belonging to such well-known names as CEOs Elon Musk and Bill Gates and former Vice President Joe Biden.

WhatsApp to partner with more Indian banks in financial inclusion push

The Facebook-owned company, which counts India as its biggest market with 400 million users, has already tied up with banks including ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, allowing them to communicate with customers via automated text messages on its business service.

Microsoft weathers pandemic, beats Wall Street expectations

The ongoing trend of working and learning from home has fuelled increased demand for Microsoft’s products like email and video conferencing.

Now Netflix content can be streamed on Google Nest and Nest Hub Max

Netflix is the latest streaming service to be supported on Google’s smart displays. Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, SHOWTIME, and several other apps with mobile cast option can be streamed on Google Nest.

Chromebook launches new features to help users multitask and explore

The new Explore app helps Chrome OS and Chromebook users learn new technology that would otherwise need several pages of instructions and tutorials.

Instagram tests new feature for fundraising

Donors can send money to these fundraisers and have the option to hide their details on the platform from public. However, fund seekers can see the donor’s details and the amount donated.

GPay does not need RBI authorisation as it's not a payment system operator: Google to HC

GPay does not figure in NPCI’s list of authorised “payment systems operators” released on March 20, 2019.

Need a change of scenery during lockdown? WindowSwap helps you refresh your view

Ever wondered what one sees from a window in Brooklyn, Manchester or Istanbul during lockdown? WindowSwap, created by couple Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramanian, takes you there:

Fiat Chrysler, Waymo deepen partnership to develop self-driving trucks

Waymo and FCA have been working together to remove controls from a human driver in automobiles since 2016.

Tesla's spent a year terrifying, electrifying Wall Street

Tesla’s market value is three times that of Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, combined. A single share of Tesla now goes for nearly $1,600 - a seven-fold increase from a year ago - making it one of the most expensive publicly traded shares in the world.

Xbox head says user is at the centre of gaming experience

Gamers will be able to play over 100 Xbox Game Pass titles on their phone or tablet with the option of cloud gaming under Game Pass Ultimate. This will enable switching between different devices while a gamer continues the gaming experience, right from where they left.

Update Chrome, Safari browsers to avoid remote attack, CERT-In says

CERT’s two statements were marked high severity and stated, “a remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by creating a specially crafted webpage on the targeted system.”

Amazon launches live streaming service using Twitch technology

Amazon’s Interactive Video Service (IVS) allows customers to configure and live stream videos through their own website or mobile application

Google Maps launches end-to-end biking directions with bikeshare information

Due to COVID-19, many cities are working on accommodating more riders by widening and adding bike lanes while they continue to encourage cycling.

Watch | All you need to know about pulse oximeters

A video explainer on the non-invasive, low-cost and easy to use pulse oximeter

D-Wave’s quantum computing cloud comes to India

D-Wave’s systems and software have been used in financial modelling, machine learning and route optimization.

India’s smartphone shipments halve due to COVID-19 lockdown

Even after the country relaxed its lockdown restrictions from mid-May production facilities struggled with staffing shortages on top of new regulations around manufacturing, resulting in lower production output, Canalys said.

PlayGo T44 wireless earphones: Good sound, light on the ears

The PlayGo T44 wireless earbuds, from a Gurugram-based company, are a good starting point for those wanting some listening basics despite a few touch problems

Google tests earthquake, tsunami detection solutions with submarine cables

The technique works across tens of thousands of kilometres and relies on equipment already present in the existing fiber optic system, where data travels as pulses of light at over two lakh kilometres per second.

From cat videos to cybernetics: Podcasts that talk about technology and the internet

This week’s list of Podcasts are not just for those who are clued into gadgets and cyberspace. Some of them narrate human interest stories and are way cooler than what you would watch in a sci-fi movie

‘Catherine: Full Body’ review: A risqué game of strategy and distress

Part mature-themed visual novel, part bizarre puzzle game, Catherine: Full Body is a psychological thriller sending players spiralling

Need an isolation buddy? Meet Replika AI’s humanoid chatbot

Replika AI, the world’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered virtual friend, has seen sign-ups and activity more than double during the isolations

Disney cuts ad spending on Facebook amid growing boycott

Disney joins other companies like Starbucks Corp, Unilever Plc, Adidas AG and others that have pulled advertising from the tech giant.

Huawei Italy executive says TIM decision not political

Chairman of the group’s Italian unit said the decision to exclude Huawei from supplying new generation 5G services in Great Britain was a ”geopolitical, not a technological decision” but Telecom Italia's decision was different.

Australia’s COVIDSafe has the highest adoption rate among official contact tracing apps

Downloads of COVIDSafe peaked during the week just after its launch which also coincided with the government recording diminishing daily cases of COVID-19.

What you need to know about pulse oximeters

Pulse oximeters have been flying off the shelves during the COVID-19 pandemic. We decode how they work

Google’s new experiment is Shoploop, a mobile video shopping platform

Google claims that the shopping experience on Shoploop is more interactive than buying on other e-commerce sites where one can just scroll through images, titles and descriptions.

Govt issues notice to Twitter after recent hack targeting global high-profile users

Twitter was not immediately available for comments.

Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content

The search engine updated its policy as the health crisis has continued to rage throughout the United States, and digital advertising giants like Google and Facebook Inc have faced calls to do more to clamp down on misinformation

Vulnerability noticed in Zoom, users advised to update app

The severity rating of this vulnerability is “high,” according to the Computer Emergency Response Team of India.

Instagram launches Shop with Facebook Pay support

Shoppers can also explore curated products and collections on Instagram’s shopping channel - @shop - and can use filters to select product category, like beauty and home.

Twitter holds off launching new developer API after high-profile hack

The developer API is rebuilt for the first time since 2012. It is said provide some of the most requested features like spam filtering, conversation threading, poll results in Tweets, and pinned Tweets on profiles.

Samsung lays out 6G vision, sees deeper AI integration in a hyper-connected world

Samsung expects hyper-connectivity to be delivered using 6G mobile technology, which will have a peak data transfer rate of 1,000 Gbps.

Researchers make Skype calls using underwater Wi-Fi

The team used a Raspberry Pi computer as a underwater modem by sending wireless signal using a waterproof smartphone. The Raspberry Pi attached to the underwater gear converted the wireless signal into laser beams, and then transmitted that data to a computer connected to the internet via satellite.

Google brings more communication tools under Gmail for business users

Google is also merging its chat with the mail feature under Gmail. That means, at a click of button within Gmail, users can switch between chats and emails. This also allows them to search within chats, like how they do in emails.

Google Play Pass adds more titles, updates annual plan

With the addition, Android users now have over 500 titles to pick from. These are ad-free and do not have in-app purchases.

Vivo unveils X50 Series smartphones

Smartphones manufacturer Vivo has unveiled its X50 series of smartphones namely X50 and X50 Pro, which are high on photography capabilities.While the

Nokia offers a software upgrade for 5G migration

Through the new process, Nokia will help smoothen the transition for both its existing and new customers from 4G to the next generation 5G band.

A new tool translates 4000-year old stories using machine learning

In 2017, game developer Ubisoft launched an initiative to use AI and machine learning to understand the written language of the Pharoahs. The initiative brought researchers from Australia’s Macquarie University and Google’s Art and Culture division togther.

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