Tech Talk
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India’s IT sector slashed its carbon emissions during the pandemic. Is this sustainable?
The green gains are mainly because less than 5% of the 4.4 million employees in the outsourcing industry were travelling to work during this time.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Squeezed by US embargo, Huawei has built its own operating system. Will its strategy work?
The technology behind the new OS certainly looks promising. But it’s no magic solution to the trade ban.
Kamal A Munir and Hamza Mudassir, The Conversation
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No dystopian nightmare: Why thousands of Swedes are willingly inserting microchips into themselves
Sweden's deep relationship with digital technology helps explain why its biohacking scene is so unique.
Moa Petersén, The Conversation
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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‘The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction’ makes you rethink pre-conceptions about the genre
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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Facebook alerts 14 million users about privacy settings ‘bug’
The error occurred between May 18 and May 22.
Scroll Staff
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WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum quits after clashes with Facebook over privacy concerns: Report
He announced his exit in a Facebook post, but did not give any reasons.
Scroll Staff
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Apple faces nine lawsuits after it admits to slowing down iPhones with older batteries
A $125 million class action lawsuit filed by two Israelis in Tel Aviv has accused the company of breaching its duty by concealing information from its users.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Apple says it slows down old iPhones to prevent unexpected shutdowns
Some users had alleged that it was a strategy to force customers to upgrade their phones.
Scroll Staff
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Facebook rolls out customised camera effects for its 184 million users in India
Apart from the standard frames and effects, it has designed several others such as namaste and a few geo-specific experiences in Delhi and Mumbai.
Scroll Staff
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Twitter launches data-saving ‘lite’ version for users with poor net connectivity
It is a progressive web app that has features of a web browser coupled with those of a smartphone app.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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Google hands over its latest OS Android O to developers, but details remain speculative
Although there is no official release date yet, the new software is likely to bring better battery life and more control over notifications for users.
Scroll Staff
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Google splits Hangouts into two business-friendly apps, but says it isn't trying to take on Slack
Hangouts Meet will allow companies to hold video calls with up to 30 members, and Hangouts Chat will make it easier to hold team conversations.
Scroll Staff
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Oracle has been accused of bias in favour of Indians. Is the ‘halo effect’ to blame?
The software giant has denied the charge, but it could be a case of Indians in the firm referring and hiring other Indians.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg