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Hackers Stole $6 Million in Cyber Attack on SWIFT System: Russian Central Bank
In December, hackers tried to steal 55 million roubles from Russian state bank Globex using the SWIFT system, and digital thieves made off with $81 million from Bangladesh Bank in February 2016.
Microsoft 'Photos Companion' App For iOS And Android to Make Phone to PC Transfer Easier
Photos Companion is part of a ‘Microsoft Garage project' that allows the company's employees to release experimental apps.
Facebook Smart Home Speakers Aloha And Fiona to Launch by July: Report
Facebook has signed music licensing contracts with Sony and Universal Music for smart home speakers. The Facebook move is going to further fuel the global smart speaker market.
Uber Tests Cheaper 'Hurry Hurry' Service For Errands in Nairobi
Kenya is Uber's second-largest market in sub-Saharan Africa, after South Africa. It competes against its global rival Taxify, which has gained popularity in Nairobi in the past year but does not disclose numbers of active riders and users.
Snapchat Lures Advertisers With Young User Base
The different demographics mean businesses feel obligated to spend on Snapchat even if they already do so on Instagram.
List of Vivo Smartphones to Receive Android 8.0 Oreo Update; None Launched in India
Here is the list of Vivo smartphones which will receive Android 8.0 Oreo update soon.
Microsoft, Paisabazaar.com Partner to Drive 'Industry First' Technologies
By building the technology on Microsoft Cloud, Paisabazaar.com would offer customised, tailor-made and secure solutions for each consumer coming to its platform.
Apple AirPod Catches Fire And Explodes In The US
A Florida resident's Apple AirPod (right bud) caught fire and exploded while he was listening to a dance mix at LA Fitness in St. Petersburg the media reported.
Oracle Launches New Cloud-Based eClinical Solution
The new "Clinical One Platform" will unify clinical development operations and information in a single environment with shared functions and an easy-to-use interface for sites, clinical coordinators and their counterparts.
Google Photos Gets AI-Powered Video Feature
"Beginning today, users can turn their photos into themed movies via the Google Photos app or on the web, with a few clicks," the company said in a statement.
Google Eyes Gaming With 'Yeti' Streaming Service: Report
The plan that Google has been working on involves the use of its cloud servers to broadcast the games to users over the internet, the Information report said, citing people with knowledge of the project.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Flies Hawk With Domestic Avionics System
Military aviation regulator Cemilac certified the system for using in the Indian version of the Hawks, flown by the Indian Air Force pilots trained to fly fighter jets in its combat fleet.
Amazon Settles Tax Row With France, Value Undisclosed
Amazon has in the past been criticised for minimising its tax bill in France and other European countries by channeling sales through Luxembourg, which offers tax breaks to foreign companies which base themselves there.
Oppo Announces Formal Entry into Japan and Accelerates Globalization
With the establishment of the OPPO Japan branch in November 2017, which will be responsible for localized marketing activities, OPPO has also set up a research and development centre in Yokohama (the second largest city in Japan), focusing on the developm...
TRAI Charts Out Recommendations For National Telecom Policy 2018
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said the objective of the NTP 2018 would be to enable access at affordable prices for wireless broadband services, including through satellite to 90 per cent population by 2022.
BigBasket Picks up $146 Million Funding From Alibaba
Sands Capital Pvt Growth Ltd, International Finance Corp and Abraaj Basket I Pvt Ltd also participated in the latest funding round.