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Amazon's Latest Grocery Store Concept Opens, With High-tech Carts
Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it is opening a supermarket in Los Angeles with shopping carts that let customers skip checkout lines, as the ecommerce company builds out its offline presence.
Sony Opens Registration for PlayStation 5 Pre-orders: But There's a Catch
Sony is also increasing production of the PS5 to 10 million units by the end of this year due to the increased demand for gaming amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Indian Economy Stronger During Coronavirus Compared to Status in Global Financial Crisis: RBI Guv
Speaking at an event organised by the Business Standard newspaper, Das said factors like an improved debt-to-gross domestic product ratio, an in-check fiscal deficit, well-controlled inflation and a sharply better current account were all positive for the...
Android Users Alert! The Following 'Fleeceware' Apps Can Cost You Thousands
Security experts at Sophos have found out that the 'fleeceware' apps at Google Play are still at large despite the tech giant addressing the loopholes back in June.
Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall In Louisiana, One Of Most Powerful Storms To Hit State
Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, with forecasters warning it could push a massive wall of water 40 miles inland from the sea.
Vivo Y20, Vivo Y20i Arrive in India With Triple Cameras, Snapdragon 460 SoC
Both the Vivo Y20 and Vivo Y20i feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop style notch and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
A Handshake And A Dearth Of Masks At Pence's Republican Convention Speech
When U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump greeted supporters at an outdoor venue on Wednesday night for the Republican National Convention, there were few masks in sight and Pence exchanged at least one handshake.
Quota Within Quota: Supreme Court Set to Revive Debate on Creamy Layer Within Scheduled Castes
A five-judge bench, headed by Justice Arun Mishra, held that it was of the view that reservations can be made for the sub-castes within the SCs.
South Korea Central Bank Cuts 2020 GDP Outlook, Open To More Stimulus To Fight Virus Fallout
South Korea's central bank kept interest rates steady on Thursday, but sharply downgraded its 2020 growth outlook and kept the door open for more monetary stimulus to support an economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
TikTok CEO Resigns Amid US Pressure To Sell Video App
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
Convention-covering Networks Challenged By Competing Stories
The Republican convention's third night happened amid an unusual confluence of major stories a dangerous hurricane about to strike Louisiana, a Wisconsin city torn apart following a police shooting and the sports world's forceful response.
Moderate to Heavy Rains Predicted in Delhi, Traffic Likely to Get Affected
Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the regional forecasting centre of the IMD, said the monsoon trough will remain close to Delhi-NCR till Friday.
John Wick vs Neo? Keanu Reeves Has a Perfectly Safe Response to 'Who will Win in Fight' Question
While action film fans have wondered who will emerge victorious in a battle between John Wick and Neo, Keanu Reeves, who has portrayed both characters on screen, diplomatically answers the question.
After 142 Days, Hong Kong Man Tests Positive for Covid-19 Again. What Does This Mean for the World?
Based on the study and report of HKU’s microbiology team, News18 explains what we know so far about the first confirmed case of reinfection.
Facebook Removes 'Kenosha Guard' Page Following Shooting
Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it removed a page for the Kenosha Guard, a group which had posted a "call to arms" in Kenosha, Wisconsin, saying the page violated its policy against "militia organizations."
Samsung Electronics Trials Work-from-home As South Korea Battles Virus Resurgence – Official
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd plans to allow some workers in South Korea to work from home in September under a pilot programme, a company official said on Thursday, as the country battles a resurgence in novel coronavirus cases.