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Google Pixel 6 bug automatically rejects some calls
"At least 4+ times a week, I will have someone telling me they tried to call me but I have no missed call notification. When I check my call log, it says the call was declined which obviously I did not do. My phone is usually face up on my desk or table when this happens and I do not even see the call come through," a user wrote on Reddit.
Top 10 global tech CEOs' bonuses soared 400% amid pandemic
Tan Hock Eng from Broadcom was the highest gainer by a whopping 1,586 per cent, from $3.6 million to $60.7 million, according to data acquired by financial news portal Finbold. Oracle's Safra Ada Catz ranked the second-highest, with her compensation growing 999 per cent. "With the tech sector registering significant returns amid the coronavirus pandemic, the industry's executives are also ranking high in compensation," the report said.
India to replace China as 2nd largest SaaS nation by 2026
The early SaaS companies like Freshworks are attracting unicorn valuations and also successfully listing on the public markets The industry aims to attract a strong private capital infusion of close to $6.5 billion in the coming year alone -- a 55 per cent increase over last year's investments of $4.2 billion, according to the report by Chiratae-Zinnov.
Windows 10 version 21H2 is now available to all
According to XDA Developers, this essentially means that anyone checking for updates will now be able to find and install this version on their machine. The main audience for Windows 10 version 21H2 is business users who would rather not install a full upgrade that can interfere with their workflow, which would be Windows 11.
Flipkart acquires e-commerce startup ANS Commerce
Through this acquisition, Flipkart said it continues its efforts to strengthen the Indian e-commerce ecosystem by investing in the capabilities of technology enablers that will address the needs of the evolving digital retail market in the country. "At Flipkart, we are committed to developing and nurturing the internet consumer ecosystem, including developing and encouraging technological innovation that helps drive the Indian digital economy," Ravi Iyer, Senior Vice President and Head - Corporate Development at Flipkart, said in a statement.
Facebook reportedly losing interest in its podcasting plans
Facebook is said to be pulling back from its foray into podcasting and is looking to prioritise other initiatives in collaboration with its podcast partners, citing reports, TechCrunch reported. According to its sources, Facebook is now focused on pursuing other opportunities with podcast partners -- like events in the metaverse and e-commerce.
Cyber security breach reported in military, high-level probe ordered
According to the sources, some military officials involved in this breach are suspected to have links with the enemy countries. The sources also said that the sensitive breaches have been done through the 'WhatApp Groups' and the military officials are also suspected to be involved in espionage-related activities of a neighbouring country.
Delhi HC rejects Snapdeal's injunction against domain names with its trademark
A bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar was dealing with the application filed by Snapdeal against a bunch of DNRs, with whom it has no connection or association, registering domain names that include the "SNAPDEAL" word/thread. As per Snapdeal's allegations, these domain names are infringing in nature, as the plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the "SNAPDEAL" trade mark.
Amazon reportedly working on AR smart home product
Among the roles, Amazon is looking to fill are a wide variety of senior positions for computer vision scientists, designers, programme managers, product managers, researchers and technologists, suggesting that the company is looking to build out a substantive team, reports Protocol.
Podcasts, short-form Soundbites arriving on Facebook soon
Soundbites are short-form, creative audio clips for capturing anecdotes, jokes, moments of inspiration, poems and other things. "We'll start testing Soundbites over the next few months with a small number of creators and refine the product with their input before making it available to everyone," Fidji Simo, Head of Facebook App, said in a statement late on Monday.
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