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One minus at OnePlus; co-founder Carl Pei quits ahead of big launch

OnePlus co-founder and the face of the company has reportedly left the company ahead of the major OnePlus 8T launch in order to start a new venture.

Oct 13, 2020

Knock, knock, you won the Nobel Prize: how Paul Milgrom heard about his win [video]

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to American economists Paul R Milgrom and Robert B Wilson "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats".

Oct 13, 2020

Google faces new antitrust case In India over abuse in smart TVs market: Reports

Alphabet Inc's Google is facing a new antitrust case in India in which the U.S. tech giant is alleged to have abused its Android operating system's position in the smart television market, a source and two lawyers involved in the case told Reuters.

Oct 7, 2020

One-third Indian workers face increased burnout at work: Microsoft

As the work-life balance get blurred globally in the pandemic times, India came out top with over 41 per cent of workers citing the lack of separation between work and personal life negatively impacting their wellbeing, resulting in increased stress levels, a Microsoft study revealed.

Oct 7, 2020

COVID-19 is taking iGaming and eSports to the next level

The most anticipated esports events, taking that into account, are usually live events. We have seen several large-scale esports activities being either cancelled, delayed, or held without audiences.

Oct 5, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House September 27, 2020 in Washington, U.S. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Stocks rise as signs of Trump's improving health calm markets

Stocks rose on Monday as signs that President Donald Trump's health was improving eased some of the political uncertainty caused by his coronavirus infection, which sent investors rushing for safety last week.

Oct 5, 2020

Vodafone is offering 100GB data for Rs 351; perfect for data hoggers

Vodafone Idea, Vi, has launched the new prepaid plan in view of the increasing competition from rivals.

Oct 2, 2020

Pixel 5 has made Google modest; sets humble targets, cuts few corners

There's no time for pride. Google has opted a modest route for Pixel 5 by setting some humble and realistic targets for its new 5G phones.

Oct 1, 2020

Prabhas' commitment levels are second to none: 'Radhe Shyam' director Radha Krishna Kumar

Filmmaker Radha Krishna Kumar, who is currently working on the romantic-drama Radhe Shyam, says that Baahubali actor Prabhas is someone who is level-headed and has an undying passion for cinema.

Sep 30, 2020

Vodafone Idea starts upgrading 3G users to 4G in key markets

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) said that it has substantially enhanced 4G capacity by consolidating the Vodafone and Idea networks and deployment of latest technologies enabling it to upgrade large chunks of 3G spectrum to 4G.

Sep 27, 2020

A still image from a video released by the Armenian Defence Ministry shows what is said to be Azerbaijani armoured vehicles, one of which is destroyed by Armenian armed forces in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in this still image from footage r

Armenia declares martial law, total mobilisation amid clashes with Azerbaijan

Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan have flared over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia has declared martial law and total mobilisation.

Sep 27, 2020

As farm bill protests rage in Karnataka, AAP criticises govt: 'worse than the Nazi regime'

Protests against the farm bills have been carried out around the country. In Karnataka, farmers' organisations joined protests in Bengaluru. A protest at the Mysore Bank circle saw many AAP workers detained.

Sep 25, 2020

Harley-Davidson exits India, world's biggest motorcycle market; here's why

The move involves $75 million in restructuring costs, some 70 redundancies and the closure of its Bawal plant, walking away from a market worth about 17 million bike and scooter sales a year.

Sep 24, 2020

Fact-check: Pune's steam bar claims to treat or prevent COVID-19; it does neither

A viral video shows a place offering steam inhalation to people, which going by the looks of it, appears to be in exchange of money.