Science & Technology
2nd-generation AirPods Pro may arrive in early 2021
Apple is planning to upgrade its truly wireless earphones lineup, from the AirPods to AirPods Pro,
Galaxy S21 set to sell in 130 countries by next month
Sales of the Galaxy S21 series have started in 60 countries, including South Korea, the United States, Britain and India, according to Samsung. 
Facebook Oversight Board overturns 4 cases in first ruling
Facebook said that it will abide by the decisions, the first by the Oversight Board, and has already restored the content in three of the cases. 
40% of boards to have cybersecurity committee by 2025: Gartner
About 40 per cent of the boards of directors will have a dedicated cybersecurity committee overseen by a qualified board member by 2025, up from less than 10 per cent now, Gartner said on Thursday.
Google India simplifies Play Store rules for games people play on apps
Google India on Thursday said it is simplifying the policies around gamified loyalty programmes and features in the country, that are based on a qualified monetary transaction in the app and offer prizes of cash or other real-world value.
WhatsApp adds additional security layer to link account to PCs
As millions of people now access WhatsApp on their PCs and laptops, the Facebook-owned platform on Thursday announced to add an additional layer of security where users will be able to link their WhatsApp account on mobile phones to their computers.
Tesla announces redesigned Model S electric sedan
EV maker Tesla has announced the first major redesign of the Model S electric sedan with new exteriors and interiors.
LG joining Qualcomm to develop 5G automotive platforms
LG Electronics is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. for the development of 5G automotive platforms, its senior executive has said, as the South Korean tech giant tries to expand its presence in the automotive business for future growth.
Samsung new chipset to beat Apple A14 Bionic's functionality
South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly working on a new chipset in the first half of this year with an aim to beat the performance of the Apple A14 Bionic.
Google makes 'BeyondCorp Enterprise' available for enterprises
In a bid to further enable innovation in security for enterprises as bad actors get more sophisticated, Google has announced the general availability of its comprehensive zero trust product offering called BeyondCorp Enterprise.
Sony Xperia Pro launched as brand's first 5G phone
The smartphone features a tall 6.5-inch 21:9 aspect ratio OLED display and sub-4K resolution of 3840 x 1644 pixels. 
SpaceX, Amazon spar over satellite Internet projects
Amazon is among the companies disputing SpaceX's request to bring some of its Starlink satellites to altitudes lower than originally planned. 
Twitter suspends 300 accounts after tractor rally went violent
The farmers swarmed the Red Fort and waved farmer union flags from its ramparts. They even hoisted farmer union flags as well as a pennant with a Sikh religious symbol from a flagpole. 
Twitter's full tweet archive now free for academic researchers
"Today, academic researchers are one of the largest groups of people using the Twitter API," the company said in a blog post late on Tuesday. 
OLED panel sales help LG Display swing to net profit in Q4
LG Display reported a net profit of 621 billion won ($561.2 million) for the October-December period, swinging from a loss of 1.81 trillion won a year earlier. 
TCS' brand value up by $1.4bn, highest in IT services in 2020
According to ‘IT Services 25 2021' report, TCS grew in a challenging year when the brand value of IT services companies dropped by 3 per cent. 
BlackBerry, Baidu deepen partnership to power autonomous cars
BlackBerry has expanded its strategic partnership with China-based Baidu to power next-generation autonomous and connected cars. 
Apple appoints new hardware engineering head, rejigs top team
Apple on Tuesday elevated John Ternus as SVP of hardware engineering as current hardware head Dan Riccio is transitioning to a new role at the company. 
Blueprint to be prepared for dispersing IT growth in Hyderabad
Under this policy, IT parks are proposed to be built in other parts of the city including in industrial parks. 
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