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Spotify has been investing heavily in its podcast business to rival that of Apple

Spotify’s paid subscribers rise 20%, quarterly revenue beats estimates

Premium subscribers, which account for most of the company's revenue, hit 165 million, matching analysts' expectations.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the phone category, on Teams, was also growing rapidly

Microsoft Teams has nearly 250 mln monthly active users: Nadella

Oppo tests Reno6 series smartphones on Jio's 5G lab.

Oppo tests Reno6 series smartphones on Jio's 5G lab

PTI The company unveiled Reno6 series 5G smartphones in the price range of Rs 29,900 - Rs 39,990 on July 14, and started selling them in India from July 20.

The Facebook-owned company will also display a notification highlighting the benefits of a private account to users who already have an account.

Instagram to restrict some ads from reaching minors

Sowmya Ramasubramanian The move comes as the image-sharing platform continues to face criticism for neglecting the safety of children.

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Amazon announces several features, tools for developers to boost Alexa

Ishan Patra The retailer said the features will make it easier for developers to personalise experiences and monetise opportunities to drive growth.

Researchers have shown that malware can be injected and hidden in neural network models

Malware can be injected into AI models, research shows

Abhishek Chatterjee Researchers reckon that with widespread application of AI, utilising neural networks to inject malware could become a new way to run malicious campaigns.

Microsoft update messages could get annoying while working on certain tasks

How to disable Microsoft 365 update messages

Abhishek Chatterjee The frequency of update messages could get annoying while working on certain tasks.

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Apple Music showing the Lossless Audio and Dolby Atmos badges, with AirPods Max

explained | Did you (literally) hear? Apple has finally rolled out new Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio technologies

Divya Kala Bhavani In its striving towards more sophisticated audio, Apple Music brings studio-quality music to India users by finally rolling out its much-awaited Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio. We break down these technologies that also leverage Dolby Atmos

Apple’s recent iOS updates are slowing down iPhones

Apple’s recent iOS updates are slowing down iPhones, consumer protection group says

Abhishek Chatterjee The OCU sent a letter to Apple on July 9, asking the company to explain the published reports on the lack of performance experienced by users of the Iphones 12, 11, 8 series and XS after IOS 14.5, 14.5.1 14.6 updates.

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Boeing’s autonomous MQ-25 completed first aerial refueling

Watch : Boeing completes the first mid-air refuel by an unmanned aircraft

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The digital treasure hunt game that won at Toycathon 2021

Spotify’s paid subscribers rise 20%, quarterly revenue beats estimates

Anbe, a vernacular dating app by Aisle, is aimed at Tamil speakers

Instagram to restrict some ads from reaching minors

Contactless wireless-charging facility being developed for EVs

Microsoft Teams has nearly 250 million monthly active users: Nadella

Oppo tests Reno6 series smartphones on Jio's 5G lab

The company unveiled Reno6 series 5G smartphones in the price range of Rs 29,900 - Rs 39,990 on July 14, and started selling them in India from July 20.

Google launches new bug bounty platform

In a blog post, Google said that the platform will conduct competition, run country-wise leaderboards and enable chances of winning awards for certain bugs.

Apple says chip shortage reaches iPhone, growth forecast slows

In a conference call with investors, Apple executives also said that the global chip shortage had a less severe impact than feared in the company's third quarter but will worsen in the fourth quarter, extending to iPhone production.

Former eBay employee gets 18 months in prison for 'abominable' cyberstalking campaign

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs called the employees' actions "really abominable" as she sentenced Cooke, who must also serve a year of home detention and pay a $15,000 fine.

Google takes legal action over Germany's expanded hate-speech law

The Alphabet unit, which runs video-sharing site YouTube, filed suit at the administrative court in Cologne to challenge a provision that allows user data to be passed to law enforcement before it is clear any crime has been committed.

Amazon announces several features, tools for developers to boost Alexa

The retailer said the features will make it easier for developers to personalise experiences and monetise opportunities to drive growth.

5G readiness is a capital-intensive exercise, Accenture says

Cloudification of the network is the single biggest trend that is shaping the 5G and network modernisation agenda for telecom companies.

Facebook brings Instagram, Oculus execs to set up new AR product

It will be a “collection of digital worlds”, enabling users to explore seamlessly between various virtual reality experiences, Andrew Bosworth, VP, AR/VR at Facebook, explained in a social media post.

Tencent's WeChat suspends new user registration for security compliance

China is in the process of tightening its policy towards privacy and data security. It is readying a Personal Information Protection Law, which calls for tech platforms to impose stricter measures to ensure secure storage of user data.

Microsoft along with SEEDS launch 2nd phase of AI model to predict heat waves risks in India

This AI model solution has been developed under Microsoft's global programme 'Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarian Action' to build disaster resilient communities in India.

Tata Communications launches cloud platform for regulatory compliance

The platform is built on the company’s private cloud, and will enable international banks to meet the country’s data residency requirement when expanding footprint in India.

Intel to make Qualcomm chips, provide chip packaging to Amazon’s AWS business

In the coming years, Qualcomm chips will be manufactured by Intel’s 20A technology node, and will be scheduled for release in 2024.

Asus ROG Flow X13 review: This ‘thin and light’ just makes the cut

If you are keen on kicking it with a durable gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Flow X13 has your back with its eSports-level processors and multi-mode display. But it still leaves you wanting more

India’s ShareChat raises $145 million from Temasek, others at near $3 billion valuation

The company will continue to invest in artificial-intelligence capabilities of video app Moj and enhance its in-app editing tools, said CEO Ankush Sachdeva.

Malware can be injected into AI models, research shows

Researchers reckon that with widespread application of AI, utilising neural networks to inject malware could become a new way to run malicious campaigns.

5G underdog Nokia firmly back in game after Lundmark's shakeup

Lundmark, who became CEO last August, has laid off thousands of employees and forged new partnerships with technology companies after pledging to "do whatever it takes" to take the lead in 5G.

EU gives Google 2 months to improve hotel, flight search results

The world's most popular internet search engine has long faced scrutiny from antitrust enforcers and consumer groups around the world over its business practices, which in some cases have landed it with hefty fines.

Google parent to launch robotics software company Intrinsic

The segment comes out of X, Alphabet’s Moonshot factory that houses futuristic firms such as Waymo, Wing and Verily.

Tesla's plans for batteries, China scrutinized as Musk drops features

The larger, simpler-to-make batteries, in theory would have higher energy density and would extend ranges of current vehicles and let Tesla offer a $25,000 car in three years,sharpening its technology edge as rivals flood the market with EVs.

Tech, platforms brought full benefit of govt schemes to common man: Vaishnaw

Efficient use of technology and platforms has enabled the poor and the marginalised to fully benefit from various government schemes, transforming their lives and bringing economic and social inclusion, he said.

China launches 6-month campaign to clean up apps

The order is part of a wider effort to crack down on tech industries and police use of personal information.

China regulator bars Tencent from exclusive rights in online music

The Chinese government has been stepping up antitrust actions in recent months against the country's large tech companies, including a record $2.75 billion fine on e-commerce giant Alibaba for engaging in anti-competitive behaviour.

Chipmaker TSMC says too early to say on Germany expansion

The European Commission had held discussions with global chip giants, including Intel and TSMC, as the EU seeks to boost semiconductor production and shield itself from shocks in the global supply chain.

Let the games begin, Netflix

Now that Netflix is making a play for the gaming industry, we examine emerging patents and technologies, potential business models, and more. Plus, does this mark an OTT-to-gaming race in the entertainment industry?

Weekly Bytes | Zoom integrates over 50 third-party apps, WhatsApp starts joinable group calls, and more

Here's our curated list of important tech news from this week in byte size.

A new material to make touch screen of smartphones

The new touch-screen film is created and coated onto glass using plasma technology. The entire process takes only a few minutes, produces minimal waste, is cheaper than using indium, and can be used for any glass surface such as a phone screen or window.

‘The Witcher: Monster Slayer’ review: A spellbinding, on-the-go AR game, which asks for more than it should

The Witcher world finally takes on Augmented Reality mobile gaming, with a dash of Pokémon GO’s formula. However the experience is hindered by some questionable gameplay decisions

Kerala folk tales meet sci-fi in Vimal Chandran’s NFT series

Palakkad-based artist Vimal Chandran reimagines characters from Kerala folklore in a sci-fi setting for his new digital series, drawn from a child’s perspective

India’s smartphone sales fall 13% during second COVID-19 wave

Online smartphones purchases, however, helped sales surge 87% compared with a year earlier, according to market research firm Canalys.

IBM and Amadeus integrate travel health platforms amid travel rebound

The aviation, tourism, and tech sectors have deepened their collaboration since the pandemic began, with a host of new digital applications and products springing up in response to a global patchwork of restrictions and requisites to travel.

7 in 10 consumers in India encountered tech support scams last year, highest globally: Microsoft

Microsoft said the high number of people falling victim to scams is likely due to consumers in India being more trusting of unsolicited contact and more inclined to believe that a company would initiate contact.

World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge opens to public in Amsterdam

The 12-metre-long steel structure will be a ‘living laboratory’ that will capture and transmit data on its health in real-time to show how it changes over its lifespan.

Clubhouse ends invite-only system, opens app to all users

The social audio app has been invite-only since its launch in beta last year. After its iOS roll out , the company launched the service to Android users in May.

Pegasus maker says it will probe any credible proof of misuse, shut down system if necessary

NSO termed the expose a ‘well-orchestrated media campaign’ led by Forbidden Stories and pushed by special interest groups.

Tesla mints nickel deal with Aussie mining giant

Under the agreement, the innovative carmaker will lock in supplies from a mine in Western Australia, one of the world's largest sources.

Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion over leaked data

The Saudi Arabian Oil Co., better known as Saudi Aramco, told The Associated Press that it “recently became aware of the indirect release of a limited amount of company data which was held by third-party contractors.”

Netflix's gaming foray will cost time and money -Wall St

Announcing the move with this week's quarterly results, the video streaming pioneer offered little detail about the investment its plans would require, but product boss Greg Peters said it would be a "multi-year" effort that would start "relatively small".

Flipkart app to offer shoppers camera option with AR

This offer would help shoppers to imagine and experience what a product would look like in reality

Pegasus | How to find out if your phone was infected with the spyware

Researchers at Amnesty International have developed a toolkit that can help users identify whether their phone was infected by the spyware.

Explained | Right To Repair movement and how Big Tech is reacting to it

With products becoming difficult to repair, activists and consumer organisations are advocating the ‘Right to Repair’ movement, which aims to enable consumers to repair their electronics products by themselves or third-party technicians.

Wally Funk, who was barred from flying because of her gender, becomes oldest person to reach space

The pioneering female aviator, who accompanied Jeff Bezos in his trip to space is 'America's new sweetheart'

Fujitsu enters India consumer laptop market, aims to sell 10k premium units by March

The company has partnered Flex to handle its business in India, which includes distribution, after-sales service, among others.

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