Tech
Facebook to Stream 25 MLB Games in Exclusive Deal
The games will be available to Facebook users in the U.S. on Facebook Watch, the company’s video feature announced last August, via the MLB Live show page.
Facebook-Owned Onavo Launches App That Locks Other Apps
'Bolt App Lock' -- from the Israeli company that provides analytics products for mobile apps -- adds to the long list of mobile applications that help users lock other apps on their smartphones.
Amazon CEO’s Wealth Soars to New Heights While Trump’s Sinks
The Bezos milestone, revealed in Tuesday’s release of Forbes’ closely watched list, underscores the growing clout of both Bezos and the company that he founded in 1994 as an online bookstore.
Xiaomi Eyes US Market Entry by 2018 End
Xiaomi has grown exponentially in India, which recently overtook the US to become the world's second-largest smartphone market after China.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches Spanish Satellite Into orbit
The launch was initially scheduled for last week but was postponed after defects in the pressurization system on the Falcon 9's payload fairing were detected.
Google Areo Services Now Available in Pune
With Areo, users can have food delivered from a restaurant or get help with home services.
Facebook, YouTube Dominate Social Media Use in US
According to the Pew Research Centre, 68 percent of all Americans use Facebook and three-quarters of that access the social media platform on a daily basis.
Climate Change Driving Dramatic Rise in Sea Levels: NASA Study
According to the findings detailed in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the rise in sea level may increase by up to 65 centimeteres in the next 80 years, enough to cause significant problems for coastal cities.
Facebook Ends Six-Country Test That Split News Feed in Two
The test created two streaming series of posts. One was focused on photos and other updates from friends and family, and a second was called an "explore feed."
Sony Xperia Ear Duo Now Available For Pre-Order
Pre-orders for the Sony Xperia Ear Duo have begun on Amazon, priced at $279.99 and due to ship in May.
Google Launches Slack Competitor Hangouts Chat
Hangouts Chat supports instant messaging across devices between workers, including group conversations. It also allows users to integrate widgets to access data from other corporate software in a chat window.
Microsoft to Buy Solar Power in Singapore in First Renewable Deal in Asia
Microsoft will purchase 100 percent of the electricity generated from Sunseap's 60 megawatt-peak solar power project for 20 years for its Singapore data operations.
Facebook Unveils Local News Accelerator For Publishers
The $3 million, three-month pilot programme titled "Journalism Project: Local News Subscriptions Accelerator" will begin in the US with 10-15 metro news organisations.
India Ranks 47th When it Comes to Inclusive Internet: Facebook
According to the report, India places at or near the top of the lower-middle-income bracket on most indicators, except for availability, where it is 13th out of 23, compromised by low usage and poor quality despite relatively strong infrastructure.
Microsoft, Xiaomi to Make AI-Powered Speakers, Smartphones
The companies would work closely in Cloud computing, AI and hardware. Since they have chosen to sign a memorandum, their partnership is not legally binding and it is unclear if any financials are involved.
MWC 2018 Live : HMD Global Unveils Nokia 8110, Nokia 1, Nokia 6, Nokia 7+ and Nokia 8 Sirocco
Nokia is expected to launch Nokia 9 and Android Oreo (Go Edition) based Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 (2018) today at the Mobile World Congress 2018.