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Facebook makes a big bet in India

April 22, 2020

The deal gives Reliance Jio an implied valuation of $57 billion. Facebook has over 350 million users and its messaging app WhatsApp has over 400 million active users in India. It will also help Jio expand its reach, analysts said, paving the way for similar partnerships with companies working in sectors including entertainment, education and finance.

Facebook takes $5.7 bn stake in India's Jio digital platforms

April 22, 2020

Speculating on the likely deal a month ago, a Financial Times report said " Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has emerged as the only Indian company capable of competing with United States tech groups in the fast-growing Indian market , expanding from mobile telecoms into everything from home broadband to ecommerce".

Apple’s iPhone 12 Will Get a Radically New Look

April 22, 2020

The 5.4 and 6.1 iPhone 12 models are now expected to enter mass production in September. Production of the upcoming iPhone 12 models there will be four of them, says Kuo has been partially delayed. Now FrotPageTech's John Posser, who has leaked other iPhone details before, has filled the gap by providing a schematic showing a significantly smaller notch.

Stranded Deep casts players away on a remote Pacific island

April 22, 2020

It's now confirmed to release for PS4 tomorrow, with the devs taking to Twitter to confirm when it'll become available in online stores, as well as to add the game should be priced at around 20 Dollars. " We're extremely delighted to reveal Stranded Deep is concerning PlayStation 4 tomorrow". Stranded Deep begins by paddling on a palm tree island that comes to mind when we all call the desert island, and the island becomes our home until it gets rid of it.

Phone SE camera is surprisingly good compared with iPhone 11 Pro’s setup

April 22, 2020

The SE had a small 4-inch screen (the iPhone 6S had a 4.7-inch screen), but its small size was one of the reasons people yearned for it. The new iPhone is a relaunch of the previously discontinued iPhone SE. There's also Apple's excellent SmartHDR, which helps optimize every detail in your images. Apple has not confirmed whether the new camera supports night mode.

Facebook Gaming is Facebook's answer to YouTube and Twitch

April 22, 2020

Elsewhere in the world people have been able to access gaming content via other Facebook apps but this new app could be a "user-acquisition funnel for consumers that might not be interested in the Facebook app, including young consumers", noted Piers Harding-Rolls, Research Director for games at Ampere Analysis.

Facebook invests in India telecom giant Jio for e-commerce

April 22, 2020

This makes Facebook the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms , and values Jio Platforms at $65.95 billion (Rs 4.62 lakh crore, pre-money). Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in an official post , also comments on the investment saying that both companies are " committing to work together on some major projects that will open up commerce opportunities for people across India ".

Facebook buys minority stake of $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio platforms

April 22, 2020

On Nifty too, Reliance Industries share price was the top gainer. Prior to this deal, Jio was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), i.e. He has also been seeking to reassure investors that he will honor a pledge to reduce the group's net debt to zero. To note, the amount that Facebook has paid for 10% of shares of Jio is more than what Facebook paid for Oculus ($2 billion) and Instagram ($1 billion), combined.

CORONAVIRUS Q&A: Stimulus payments & not filing your taxes

April 22, 2020

At the heart of the CARES Act is $1,200 checks for individuals who earn less than $75,000 annually ($2,400 checks for couples who earn less than $150,0000) and $500 for every child. You can go to the special non-filer tool on IRS.gov. The IRS' call applies to those that receive Social Security retirement, survivors or disability insurance benefits who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and have qualifying children under age 17.

Trump Says He'll Ask Bigger Companies to Return Emergency Loans

April 22, 2020

This is meant for workers. "To the extent these companies didn't understand this and they repay the loans, that will be OK". "Harvard's going to pay back the money", Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room, after an ABC News reporter asked Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin if he would request money back from large corporations that received assistance intended for small businesses.

Facebook invests $5.7B in Indian carrier Jio

April 22, 2020

Facebook on Wednesday announced an investment of Dollars 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) to buy a 10 per cent stake in the firm that houses billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom arm Jio as the social media giant looks to expand presence in its largest market in terms of subscriber base.

Iran's Guards say they launch first military satellite into orbit

April 22, 2020

There was no immediate independent confirmation of the launch of the satellite. The operation was carried from a launch pad in Dasht-e Kavir, a large desert in central Iran. Tensions have escalated since the U.S. killed Major General Qasem Soleimani , head of the Guards' foreign operations arm, the Quds Force, in a drone strike in January.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro India prices revealed. Details here

April 22, 2020

The OnePlus 8 Pro costs Rs. 54,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant and Rs. 59,999 for the top-tier 12GB/256GB model. OnePlus 8 series India price is pretty aggressive when compared to the global pricing. Both OnePlus 8 smartphones feature a punch-hole design and AMOLED screens. And while the Interstellar Glow is the eye catcher here, you can also choose from Onyx Black and Glacier Green, and be assured of a really premium looking phone.

Donald Trump issues clear guidelines over new United States immigration ban

April 22, 2020

An administration official with knowledge of the process told CNN the order only addresses green cards because the temporary work visa portion is more complicated and needs more time to sort out, particularly given the fact that many of those now in the U.S.

Trump immigration ban to last 60 days

April 22, 2020

Speaking to USA reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said the ban was an effort to protect Americans seeking to regain jobs lost due to the coronavirus. The suspension will last 60 days, according to Trump. "We'll have to wait and see. Then we can have an even deeper discussion but right now we have to have jobs for Americans".

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Threaten to Attack Nuclear Aircraft Carries

April 22, 2020

The Iranian ships left after about an hour, the United States statement said. It warned the USA that any error in calculation will receive a decisive response. "We advise the Individuals to observe worldwide laws and maritime protocols in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and to chorus from any adventurism and false and pretend tales", Sunday's assertion from the Guards navy stated.

Nintendo aware of "unauthorized access" to Nintendo Accounts, "investigating" potential data breach

April 22, 2020

Players suspect that Nintendo is aware of these problems because they have recently been campaasaplanding for players to activate verification in two steps, something that had not had much impact in the past and that has been seen in several official messages in accounts from various countries.

Senate passes $484 billion interim coronavirus funding bill

April 22, 2020

The program exhausted its original $349 billion last week, but efforts to immediately replenish funding stalled as Democrats and Republicans argued over what else to include in an interim spending bill . "They're sitting on our desks, waiting for money to be reallocated", said Sheila Mathews, president and CEO of Four Corners Community Bank in Farmington.

New Apple Airpods Could Be Coming in May - If Rumors Prove Correct

April 22, 2020

The headphones may be announced at WWDC in June if that event still happens on schedule. According to analysts, it will be the Lite version of the new eared AirPods Pro . Reports of this product started making the rounds when they popped up on Target's inventory page with a price tag of $399. "Probably alongside the MacBook Pro next month ", Prosser tweeted .

Alibaba will invest 28 billion dollars in cloud computing services

April 21, 2020

Over the past decade, the global cloud computing leader has developed its proprietary technologies across the board including the Apsara Distributed Operating System, AI-inference chip Hanguang 800, X-dragon Architecture, RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) high-speed network, Super Computing Cluster and leading network devices such as VSwitch.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 could have a bigger higher-res screen

April 21, 2020

ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley, who is the best reporter when it comes to Microsoft-related scoops, claims both Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 are set to launch in Spring. It is likely to come armed with Windows Hello facial recognition. The Surface Go 2's footprint will remain the same, but Microsoft might shrink the display's bezels.

Samsung Announces Blood Pressure Monitoring App for Galaxy Watch Active 2

April 21, 2020

For uninitiated, ECG measures the rate and rhythm of the heart's electrical activity, while blood pressure measures the pressure your heart exerts against the arterial walls when the heart is beating (systolic pressure) and when the heart is resting between beats (diastolic pressure).

Rumor: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X Reveals Could Happen Early

April 21, 2020

That said, Ahmad also claimed that other announcements formerly tied to E3 will instead be revealed "much later" than June, while others will still place during "E3 week" itself, presumably over separate digital events or through the publisher's own marketing showcase.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons datamine reveals incoming features and items

April 21, 2020

Ninji found that the three house levels (after the tent) contain an art section. The second upgrade brings two standalone buildings: the Museum Shop and Museum cafe. This missing " seafood " code may relate to this feature as code for diving was also reportedly found. Currently, players can collect manila clams, but Ninji discovered that another 32 mystery items are also classified as Seafood according to an internal Critterpedia page.

Last Super Mario Maker 2 Update Adds World Maker and Koopalings

April 21, 2020

The Super Mario World Mechakoopas, which are also famous for their Mario & Luigi appearances, can be added too. While previously Super Mario Maker 2 has been about creating Mario levels, the game's final update adds something a bit bigger: a "World Maker".

LG Velvet will run Snapdragon 765, offer more distinctive design

April 21, 2020

The South Korean company released a teaser video on YouTube giving the glimpse of innovative design, specs of the device. The video showcases the camera layout for front and rear sensors, as well as the colour options for the upcoming LG Velvet .

Schematic of Apple iPhone 12’s smaller notch leaks

April 21, 2020

Bloomberg , which cites sources familiar with the plans, also says that Apple will opt for a screen that is flat around the phone's edges as opposed to the rounded design in current models. Does the iPhone 12 remind you of the iPhone 4? There is no more information about how the company will use the smart connector to help the portless iPhone charge.

Facebook Launching a Gaming App Today: Here’s What We Know Right Now

April 21, 2020

The social media giant's gaming app will largely curate and focus on the streaming community, although it will also highlight casual games that people might play online already, including Words with Friends, according to the New York Times .

Iran Accuses U.S. Of Giving 'False' Account Of Gulf Encounter

April 20, 2020

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have rejected the US account of an encounter between the two sides' navy in the Gulf, calling it a "Hollywood tale" after the US Department of Defence accused Tehran of "dangerous and provocative" actions. The Iranian ships left after about an hour, the U.S. statement said. Iran said its naval ships were conducting a drill when they encountered " the unprofessional and provocative actions of the United States and their indifference to warnings".

Motorola One Fusion+ Specs Leak Reveal Snapdragon 675 SoC And More

April 20, 2020

Now, ahead of that, 91mobiles has managed to obtain some of the key specifications of the Motorola One Fusion+. According to the tweet , the two smartphones under the One-series are likely to be named as Motorola One Fusion and Motorola One Fusion+.

Almost 250 thousand small businesses access interest-free loan program from feds

April 20, 2020

The PPP ran out of funds on Thursday, faster than expected. Around 1.66 million US small businesses have secured $342 billion in loans under a federal coronavirus relief program, with construction companies taking the largest share. "Work with an institution that is still accepting applications during this time and do your research to ensure you're fully packaging your application with no errors", Wood wrote in an email to National Jeweler.

Affton High School will shine stadium lights to support Class of 2020

April 20, 2020

That has driven many schools and parents to get creative and find ways to celebrate their 2020 seniors in whatever ways they can. The lights at King Field, Ottawa High School's home football field, will be on Friday from 8 to 8:20 p.m., which is 20:20 in military time - in honor of the Class of 2020.

Google Reportedly Working on Smart Debit Card to Challenge Apple Card

April 20, 2020

TechCrunch is reporting from sources that Google may be looking to introduce a payment card it is able to issue with a partner bank. For its new debit card, Google will partner with multiple banking partners, including Citi and Stanford Federal Credit Union.

LG finally reveals the design of its Velvet smartphone with "Raindrop" camera

April 20, 2020

Exactly seven days later, the Korean company chose to follow up on its announcement and revealed the official design of the LG Velvet, along with the info that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset. LG is still dribbling out details of its posh-looking Velvet phone , but this time it's offering a much better look than crude sketches. The video also revealed it will be a 5G phone powered by a Snapdragon 765 5G processor and it will be available in four colorways.

Minecraft with RTX beta is obtainable now

April 20, 2020

Nvidia told us that an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 is required for "playable" framerates at 1080p, which it defined as "30 fps". Your system will have to include one of the Nvidia RTX-compatible GPUs if you wish to see the feature in action, and the potential upgrade may be quite expensive for some users who use older PCs or laptops.

Apple's New iPhone 12 Design Just Leaked Online

April 20, 2020

The first image looks like a photo of a CAD illustration, which are sometimes leaked from Apple's supply partners. Weinbach is known for reporting on unreleased smartphones way ahead of launch. These schematics, which were acquired by Max Weinbach are seemingly from a reliable source , although they may not represent the final iPhone 12 Pro Max design.

Apple will add to their notebooks the new feature

April 20, 2020

Apple announced a new feature called " Battery Health Management ", to extend the longterm life of their MacBook batteries. In a new software update, Apple is looking to introduce a feature that will let us charge at will but protect our batteries so that they last even longer.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones launched in India for ₹1,999

April 20, 2020

India pricing of OnePlus 8 series smartphones which were launched online last week has been announced . The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro. The display earned an A+ rating from DisplayMate, the professional display review institution. Over the weeks I've used the OnePlus 8 Pro , it's pretty standard that the display will account for at least 25% of battery usage - the single biggest battery eater by far.

Facebook's game streaming app is accelerating, could launch tomorrow

April 20, 2020

According to a New York Times report on Sunday, an iOS version will also be released soon, if Apple which is now promoting its own Cloud-based gaming service Arcade gives its approval. Now as we mentioned, Twitch and YouTube still dominate the industry. "People are watching streams and they're like, 'I want to be a streamer, ' and with 'Go Live" it's literally just a few clicks and then live, you're a streamer".

TikTok Expands Parental Controls With New Family Pairing Feature

April 20, 2020

The company has also said that it will be focusing on security of its younger users and have taken the decision to disable direct messages for users younger than 16. These parents and children are also, per the company, learning to navigate the digital landscape these platforms bring. They captured evidence of misconduct and posted it to their own TikTok accounts .

Streets of Rage 4 Release Date Finally Confirmed for 30th April

April 20, 2020

Xbox Game Pass players will get access to the game at the same time as well. Streets of Rage 4 offers a Battle Mode, like Streets of Rage 2 and 3. Classic characters like Axel , Blaze , Skate, Max and Adam will be accompanied by new characters such as Flloyd Iraia and Cherry Hunter . You can check out the retro stuff above, or the battle mode reveal below.

Big US Restaurant Chains Receive Administration Loans Intended to Support Small Business

April 20, 2020

Almost a quarter of a million small businesses have taken advantage of the federal government's offer of interest-free loans in the first three weeks. "Last Thursday it could have gone through unanimous consent but was objected to by the Democrats". Bank of America says it has received applications seeking more than $40 billion in loans.

Realme X3 Reportedly Spotted on TENAA, 4,100mAh Battery Tipped

April 20, 2020

Realme X3 was reportedly listed on TENAA , hinting at key particulars of the telephone. The listing has revealed that the phone will come with 30W charging and 5G support . Realme X3 will certainly be the follower of the Realme X2 introduced in September in 2014. The Realme X3 Zoom has also been certified on various websites, including NBTC, EEC, and NBTC, and the Geekbench benchmarking website.

Windows 10: Manage Reserved Storage from the command line

April 20, 2020

If you're done with Windows 10 2004 hype, now buckle up for a new wave of Windows 10 update, the May 2020 Update , or the cumulative update KB4550936. Microsoft has dropped some features in order to streamline the chatty assistant, including Bing Instant Answers, jokes and other assistant conversations, as well as timer support.

Google: We're Blocking 18 Million COVID-19 Phishing Emails a Day

April 20, 2020

This Safe Browsing helps to protect more than four billion devices on daily basis and all by simply displaying a warning to users when they proceed to any unsafe sites or attempt to download any risky files. According to the search giant Google, the company is blocking nearly 20 million scam emails related to coornavirus. Google assured users that their ML models have evolved to understand and filter these cyber threats and that they are capable of blocking over 99.9% of spam, phishing, and ...

Web version of Apple Music finally exits beta phase

April 20, 2020

The beta version of the Apple Music web was launched in September 2019. You can also access your personalized playlists when you sign in with your Apple ID associated with your Apple Music subscription including Apple Music Replay mixes.

'Fortnite' postpones its new season to June 4

April 20, 2020

As far as why he chose to quit Fortnite , Morgausse explained: "Epic Games has failed to maintain a truly competitive environment, and it has slowly made me hate the game as time went on". Taking note of that it is an NPC, we have seen numerous NPC's on the guide this season. So, we should expect a new theme that will impress the fans for sure.

Microsoft is Extending Support for Windows 10 Version 1809 Until November 2020

April 19, 2020

While Microsoft has now issued patches for both of these vulnerabilities, the company previously noted that attackers were exploiting these flaws mainly in versions of Windows 7 and Office 2010, although versions of Windows 8 and Windows 10 could be affected as well.

Cyberpunk 2077-themed Xbox One X hardware announced

April 19, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 It will hit Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One on September 17 . A Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox wireless controller has popped up on Amazon's listings and is allegedly set to launch in front of this game's launch later this season.

Facebook Adding a New ‘Care’ Reaction Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

April 19, 2020

The Facebook app will have an animated emoji hugging a heart that is meant to express compassion and support and show that you care about the person who shared the post be it a friend or family during the current COVID-19 pandemic . Facebook is stepping up in its role as a global connector amid a global quarantine. "To make sure that people in different countries find this to be both meaningful and useful, we took feedback from many different kinds of countries and cultures until we ...

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