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French Start-Up Sigfox Faces 5G Juggernaut in Internet of Things
Sigfox, which builds networks to connect washing machines and other objects to the internet, says it is struggling to meet its growth targets due to high expectations for alternative, forthcoming 5G services.
Qualcomm Meets Broadcom to Discuss $121 Billion Acquisition Offer
The outcome of the meeting will determine whether Qualcomm, which has resisted Broadcom's takeover approach since November, will engage in negotiations or continue to defend itself by rallying its shareholders.
Oppo A71 With 3GB RAM, AI Technology Launched in India For Rs 9,990
Oppo A71(3GB) comes with an upgraded Artificial Intelligence (AI) beauty technology for Rs 9,990. A71(3GB) is equipped with OPPO-specific "AI Beauty" function.
Samsung is Going For True Bezel-Less Smartphone as Per Patent Leak
The report consists of certain leaked images of the patent design which show a greater screen to body ratio than what is seen on the current Galaxy flagships.
Over a Billion Smartphones to Have Facial Recognition in 2020
According to a report by market research company Counterpoint Research, this development could lead to facial recognition becoming the de-facto standard for unlocking phones and the gradual elimination of fingerprint sensors in smartphones.
Facebook Faces Fine For Allegedly Violating Seattle's ad Transparency Law
According to the claims, Facebook violated the state's 1977 campaign finance law, which states that those who accept advertising dollars from political campaigns be transparent with the public about the "exact nature and extent of the advertising services...
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Desi Chatbot Turns 1
Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered desi chatbot, who makes thousands of new friends every day and has had over 40 million conversations in just one year. She turned one on Wednesday.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launched as The 'World's Most Powerful Rocket in Operation'
The Falcon Heavy carries a red Tesla Roadster belonging to SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk.
Apple Music to Overtake Spotify in US
The US is the largest market for music streaming with 30 million paying subscribers and Apple's growth there means that it is becoming a serious challenger to Spotify.
A Raucous Google-Uber Fight is Finally Heading to Trial
The trial opening Monday in San Francisco federal court comes nearly a year after Google spin-off Waymo sued Uber, accusing it of ripping off key pieces of its self-driving car technology in 2016.
Amazon, FICCI-CMSME Tie-up to Help Indian Exporters
Amazon said it will conduct various training events and workshops across the country with FICCI-CMSME focused on its "global selling program" which enables easy and convenient access for all Indian exporters.
Japan Launches Smallest Satellite Carrying Rocket Successfully
The launch of the low-cost rocket -- with a height of 10 metres and 53 centimetres in diameter -- took place from the Uchinoura Space Centre in Kagoshima prefecture and was aired live on YouTube.
Facebook May Have Over 200 Million Fake or Duplicate Accounts Globally
In the fourth quarter of 2017, we estimate that duplicate accounts may have represented approximately 10 percent of our worldwide MAUs (Monthly Active Users)," Facebook said in its latest annual report.
Vodafone in Talks to Buy Liberty Global Assets
"Vodafone confirms that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of certain overlapping continental European assets owned by Liberty Global," the company said.
Gionee in Financial Trouble, India Operations May Get Affected
Chinese media reported in January that a local court has frozen 41.4 per cent stake of Gionee Chairman and Chief Executive Liu Li Rong for two years.
Alibaba Revenue Beats forecast, Takes Stake in Aaffiliate Ant Financial
The company also said it would buy a 33 percent stake in its payment affiliate Ant Financial, exercising the option from a 2014 agreement, in exchange for certain intellectual property rights owned by the ecommerce giant.