Two U.S. House Representatives, Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff, both Democrats, have requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the make-up of a panel overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink. The lawmakers have shared the draft letter with peers to gather more signatures and plan to send it to
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The European Commission has requested more information on Apple’s mobile payment system as the enforcer seeks to close any loopholes and strengthen its case against the technology giant. The EU competition watchdog had previously accused Apple of restricting rivals’ access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, which is used for mobile wallets, making it difficult
JioCinema, an Indian digital streaming platform, has set new records for digital sports viewing with over 1,300 crore video views for the first five weeks of the TATA IPL 2023 cricket tournament. The platform’s fan-centric presentation has kept viewers engaged, with an average of 60 minutes spent per viewer per match. The digital streaming of
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has always been averse to the growth of cryptocurrencies and similar digital assets. Recently, the IMF has cautioned Zimbabwe against implementing a gold-backed digital asset to stabilise its economy against the fluctuating US dollar. The financial body fears that this could disrupt the existing financial system in the country. Instead,
The Indian Government recently issued a notice to Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp regarding a surge in international scam calls. In response, WhatsApp assured its users that it prioritizes their safety and privacy. The messaging platform offers features like ‘Block’ and ‘Report’ to prevent unwanted calls or messages. Additionally, WhatsApp claims to have improved its AI
Google is all set to unveil its latest Pixel phones, including the Pixel Fold, at the upcoming Google I/O 2023 event on May 10. The Pixel 7a, confirmed to launch in India on May 11 through a promotional banner, is expected to be a direct successor to the Pixel 6a. Leaked images of the Pixel
Samsung is expected to launch its latest smartphone, the Galaxy F54 5G, in India in the next few weeks. The phone is reportedly a rebranded version of the Galaxy M54 5G, which was launched earlier this year and is available in select markets. Recent leaks have revealed the specifications, features, possible price range, and launch
Truecaller, the popular caller identification service, will soon be available on WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users identify potential spam calls over the internet. The company’s Chief Executive, Alan Mamedi, announced that the feature, currently in beta phase, will be rolled out globally later this month. Rising Spam Calls in India Spam calls
Meesho, an Indian e-commerce company, has laid off 251 employees, or 15% of its workforce, as part of its efforts to achieve profitability. The company’s founder and CEO, Vidit Aatrey, announced the decision in an email to employees, stating that affected employees would receive one month extra severance pay beyond their notice period as well
Broadcom’s CEO, Hock Tan, will make a case to EU antitrust regulators today in Brussels for the approval of the company’s proposed $61 billion bid for cloud computing company VMware. The deal has come under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic. The Hearing Tan and his team, including lawyers and executives, arrived in Brussels