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China could control global OS of tech: UK spy chief

China could control global OS of tech: UK spy chief

25-04-2021  comments

London (IANS) China's technological cyber threat is so grave that it could control the global operating system (OS), UK spy chief warned has warned.

The director of the UK's intelligence and cyber agency GCHQ Jeremy Fleming…

ASUS ZenFone 8 likely to feature Snapdragon 888 chip: Report

ASUS ZenFone 8 likely to feature Snapdragon 888 chip: Report

25-04-2021  comments

Taipei (IANS) Taiwanese tech giant ASUS might launch its upcoming smartphone -- Zenfone 8 -- with Snapdragon 888 chip and 8GB RAM option.

The company recently hinted at the launch of the next-gen Zenfone 8 series models slated for May 12.

Covishield offers protection from 'double mutant', says CCMB

Covishield offers protection from 'double mutant', says CCMB

23-04-2021  comments

Hyderabad (IANS) Covishield vaccine offers protection from double mutant variant of novel coronavirus, shows a study by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

CCMB Director Rakesh K. Mishra termed this as a very preliminary but…

realme 8 5G launched in India starting at Rs 14,999

realme 8 5G launched in India starting at Rs 14,999

22-04-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker realme on Thursday launched a 5G enabled smartphone, realme 8 5G, for India market that comes in two storage variants.

realme 8 5G with 4GB+128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999 and 8GB+128GB…

Apple to launch iOS 14.5 update starting next week

Apple to launch iOS 14.5 update starting next week

21-04-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Apple has quietly revealed that iOS 14.5 will officially arrive starting next week.

As Apple announced the launch of new Tile-like AirTag tracker, the company said on Tuesday: "AirTag requires iPhone or iPod touch running iOS…

Acer unveils 5G-enabled laptop in India

Acer unveils 5G-enabled laptop in India

21-04-2021  comments

Bengaluru (IANS) Global PC brand Acer on Wednesday unveiled its first-ever 5G enabled convertible laptop, Spin 7, in India that offers incredible performance and connectivity, supporting both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies.

Spin 7, featuring…

Google adding new Earth Day wallpapers for Pixel phones

Google adding new Earth Day wallpapers for Pixel phones

20-04-2021  comments

San Francisco (IANS) Tech giant Google is introducing a handful of new Earth Day-themed Pixel wallpapers this week.

The new wallpapers are accessible by long-pressing anywhere on the Pixel Launcher and selecting "Styles & wallpapers". Housed…

Google One is among world's first ioXt-certified apps

Google One is among world's first ioXt-certified apps

19-04-2021  comments

San Francisco (IANS) The Internet of Secure Things Alliance, an IoT security certification body (a.k.a. ioXt), has launched a new security certification for mobile apps and VPNs, with Google One among the first selected to participate.

ioXt…

1 in 2 Indian adults fell prey to hacking in last 12 months

1 in 2 Indian adults fell prey to hacking in last 12 months

19-04-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) More than one in two Indian adults (59 per cent) experienced cybercrime in the last 12 months, as seven in 10 Indian adults (among those surveyed) believed that remote work has made it much easier for hackers and cybercriminals to…

Experimental antiviral drug effective against Covid: Study

Experimental antiviral drug effective against Covid: Study

18-04-2021  comments

New York (IANS) An experimental oral antiviral drug has shown potential in prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19 infections, say researchers.

The antiviral -- MK-4482 -- significantly decreased levels of virus and…

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