WHO global trial looks at 4 most promising COVID-19 drugs

New York (IANS) At a time when nearly 70 drugs and experimental cocktails are being examined to treat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a global trial called 'SOLIDARITY to find out if any drug…

70% increase in Facebook Messenger group video calls

San Francisco (IANS) Seventy per cent more people are using group video calls and are spending more time than usual watching Facebook and Instagram Live amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

At the end of last week, 70 per cent more people participated…

Facebook, Instagram reduce video quality in Europe

London (IANS) After Netflix and YouTube, Facebook and Instagram have lowered their video quality in Europe as streaming surge.

Facebook and Instagram will "temporarily reduce" video bitrates in Europe to help partners handle Internet "bandwidth…

Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin combination effective against COVID-19

Gandhinagar (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has found the combination of Hydroxygloroquine and Azithromycin to be very effective against the dreaded coronavirus. According to the Gujarat government, the ministry will shortly be framing…

Samsung releases Galaxy S20 update to fix camera issues

Seoul (IANS) South Korean giant Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its flagship Galaxy S20, which apparently focuses on camera and autofocus qualms.

The update is rolling out in international regions at the moment and to Exynos…

Global smartphone shipments falls 38% in February

Boston (IANS) Global smartphone shipments witnessed a steep decline of 38 per cent Year on Year (YoY) in February 2020 in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to market research firm Strategy Analytics.

It has been…

iPad Pro With Mini-LED display may launch in Q4 2020: Report

San Francisco (IANS) Despite launching new iPad Pro models this week, Apple is still on course to launch a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display later this year.

A new supply chain report says that Apple will utilize mini LED in an iPad…

WHO Health Alert on WhatsApp to debunk COVID-19 myths

New Delhi (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday launched a Health Alert on WhatsApp where over 1.5 billion users can ask questions and they will be provided with reliable information about new coronavirus 24/7.

This will also…

Tinder Passport to let users connect with all globally

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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Location-based dating service major Tinder on Friday announced that its Passport feature, which…

Indian-American-led team translating COVID-19 info in 30 languages

Washington, March 19 (IANS) A team led by a first-year Indian-American medical student from the Harvard Medical School has launched an initiative to help immigrants with information regarding the coronavirus pandemic available in 30 different Indian…