Technology
Google typically keeps a low profile at CES. Not this year. As techies swarm Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s biggest internet company is squarely out to capture their attention. It’s created a giant “playground” in the parking lot…
A last-minute deal has been struck between the makers of video game Overwatch and streaming site Twitch a day before matches kick off in a newly created league. Developer Activision Blizzard hopes that the matches Twitch will stream will help make e-sports…
Huawei confirmed Tuesday that it will not sell its flagship Mate 10 Pro smartphone in the U.S. via AT&T, but told CNBC that it would still release “new products” in America. In a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, Huawei said that the U.S….
Looking for an indicator that Amazon’s Alexa is a beloved product? This holiday season, shoppers asked Alexa to order … more Alexa devices. The company said on Tuesday that it sold “tens of millions” of devices powered by its smart voice assistant. While there are…
Facebook has reached a licensing agreement with a major music label that will allow users to post and share music on the social media network. The global, multi-year deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) addresses copyright issues raised by unauthorised use of…
Amazon has launched dozens of private-label brands — apparel, electronics, even baby wipes — in recent years. That effort is starting to show signs of growth. According to a new report by OneClickRetail, Amazon’s private-label brands have generated roughly $450 million in…
France’s privacy watchdog has issued formal notice to WhatsApp, asking the popular mobile messaging app to stop sharing user data with the parent company Facebook within a month. The Chair of the National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) had asked WhatsApp to provide…
Expanding its home audio lineup, Sony India on Wednesday launched ‘SA-D40’ and ‘SA-D20’ speakers for Rs 8,490 and Rs 7,490, respectively. The ‘SA-D40’ is equipped with 4.1-channel surround-sound system and 80W power output while the ‘SA-D20’ comes with 2.1-channel surround-sound system and…
Hike Messenger, India’s first homegrown messaging platform, today announced new social features for Groups, all built inside the chat and available at a single click. Groups can use – Vote, Bill Split, Checklists, Events with Reminders and even Teen Patti – with…
AT&T Inc has started trials in Georgia state and a non-U.S. location to deliver high-speed internet over power lines, the No. 2 wireless carrier said on Wednesday, marking its latest push to offer faster broadband service to more customers. AT&T aims to…
