China ‘compressing’ technology gains: US intel official

WASHINGTON: China is making technological advances in a far shorter timeframe than it took the United States, rapidly narrowing the gap between the two countries, a senior US intelligence official said…

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Digital Technology May Be Greener Than Imagined

By now, we've established that digital technologies -- in their various forms -- are capable of delivering cost savings and competitiveness. But there's also an immense green side to digital…

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Fossil to sell smartwatch technology worth $40 million to Google, shares rise

FILE PHOTO: Fossil hybrid smartwatches are pictured during the preview day of the IFA trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, in Berlin, Germany August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Mang…

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CBI Reportedly Asks Social Media Firms to Use Intrusive PhotoDNA Technology to Track Suspects

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly asked social media platforms to use Microsoft's PhotoDNA for investigation into regular criminal cases. PhotoDNA, as its name suggests, creates a digital…

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Asus ROG phone coming to the US on October 18

Asus is bringing the ROG Phone to New York on October 18. To be clear, this is the original ROG phone, the one that was announced back in June (four months ago!)…

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Google Fit Gets Apple Watch-Like Activity Goals, Offers ‘Move Minutes’ and ‘Heart Points’ for Motivation

The updated Google Fit is a result of Google's collaboration with AHA and WHO. HIGHLIGHTS Google Fit has been updated with activity goals The app provides you with Move Minutes…

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Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE Variant Goes Up for Pre-Orders, Price Revealed

The LTE model of Galaxy Watch is available for pre-order, starting at $379.99 (roughly Rs. 26,500) HIGHLIGHTS Samsung Galaxy Watch's LTE version is up for pre-order The 42mm smartwatch costs…

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Jio Phone Now Supports Google Maps With New Software Update

Google Maps on Jio Phone HIGHLIGHTS Google Assistant is the latest Google app on KaiOS YouTube and WhatsApp arrive on the Jio Phone on July 21 Jio Phone 2 will…

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Finally Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update; Known Bug Wipes SMS Messages on Install

HIGHLIGHTS The Android One smartphone has finally received updated software A known bug wipes SMS history, but can be avoided A fix hasn't yet been issued by Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi…

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Vivo Nex Pop-Up Camera Bug Makes It Elevate When Not Required: Report

HIGHLIGHTS Telegram was spotted triggering the camera Tencent's QQ browser and Ctrip also prompt it briefly Vivo hasn't issued a statement yet Vivo's Nex range of smartphones, including the Nex A and Nex S,…

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