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Motorola Accepts Import Duty Hike on Mobile Handsets
"We welcome the government's decision as it will provide further impetus to the 'Make in India' initiative," Sudhin Mathur, Managing Director, Motorola Mobility India, told.
Facebook Abused Dominant Position, Says German Watchdog
Presenting preliminary findings of its 20-month-old probe, the Federal Cartel Office said Facebook held a dominant position among social networks - a characterisation the company dismissed as "inaccurate".
Multi-Stage Cyber Attacks Net North Korea Millions in Virtual Currencies: Researchers
North Korea's government-backed hackers have been blamed for a rising number of cyber attacks, including the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies across the globe this year.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Android Oreo Beta Program Announced But Only Select Users Can Participate
The selected users for the closed beta program can install and run the Android Oreo beta update on their Mi Mix 2 devices after December 27.
Dalai Lama Announces New iPhone App to Spread Teachings
He already has millions of Twitter followers and has spoken of the wonders of new technology. Now the Dalai Lama has launched a new iPhone app so devotees can keep track of his travels and teachings.
Uber Ties up With BBM Messenger on Ride Booking
The agreement means that BBM Messenger users, including both Android and iOS users, can book an Uber ride without leaving the BBM app, or being required to have a stand-alone Uber app on their phone, the company said.
Wipro Offers Mobility Solutions on Global Networks
The company's investment arm Wipro Ventures invested an unspecified amount in Headspin, a San Francisco-based easy-to-use mobile experience platform, in October.
Amazon Becomes Mexico's Top Online Retailer in 2017 -Report
Online sales still account for slightly over 3 percent of all retail sales in Mexico, where shoppers fear credit card fraud and are often paid in cash.
British City Refuses Licence For Uber
Uber has previously twice been granted a licence to operate in York and its current licence there is due to expire on December 24. The company has 21 days to lodge an appeal and can continue to operate in the city if it does so.
Finisar Deal Helps Apple Block Rival's Path to AR Features
The investment will enable Apple to "get better supply and better pricing, and it makes it more difficult for Android phones to compete," said Gene Munster, a longtime Apple watcher at Loup Ventures.
Twitter May Help Restore Sense of Well-Being After a Ruthless Day: Study
The findings, published online in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, suggest that the social networking platforms could be particularly useful for those who feel socially isolated or apprehensive about one-on-one interactions.
YouTube Rewind 2017: BB Ki Vines, Vidya Vox Top The List
80 independent creators have crossed the 1 million subscriber mark on YouTube this year.
Donald Trump Tells NASA to Send Astronauts Back to Moon, Someday Mars
President Donald Trump's directive calls on NASA to ramp up its efforts to send people to deep space, a policy that unites politicians on both sides of the aisle in the United States.
New Codes to Make Facebook, Twitter Safe For Kids in Britain
According to a report, Facebook and Twitter will have to adapt their websites for younger users after ministers caved into a campaign by peers and children's charities.
We Have Zero Tolerance Sexual Harassment Policy: Facebook
Facebook said it decided to publish the policy because it could help smaller companies that may not have the resources to develop their own policies, and improve best practices followed in such cases.
Facebook to Introduce Live Streaming, Video Chats to Messenger Games
"First, we're launching live streaming, which will start to roll out today, to gamers who love to share their playthroughs and engage in a little smack talk," Facebook wrote in a blog post late Thursday.