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Newsmen Explainer: Why are airlines afraid of 5G technology?
Air India was among the many international carriers such as Emirates, Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, which had announced suspension of flights destined for cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. There has been a spurt of flight cancellations owing to doubts and fears over 5G technology impacting the critical flight operations such as navigation and communication. Here’s an explainer as to why airlines are wary of 5G technology.
LGBTQ+ matchmaking app breaking stereotypes
Inspired to create a safe online space for queer people, founded by Sunali Aggarwal, a Chandigarh-based entrepreneur, the App has received over 25,000 downloads since its inception.
Silicon-based quantum devices to herald new chip era
The team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia, in partnership with the University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney, and others based in the US, Japan, and Egypt, has developed silicon-based quantum processors.
Google launches beta of Android games on Windows PCs
According to The Verge, Google Play Games will be available in beta in Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, allowing Windows PC owners to play popular Android games like Mobile Legends, Summoners War, State of Survival and Three Kingdoms Tactics.
Hackers steal data of over 5L 'vulnerable people' at Red Cross
According to the Red Cross, a sophisticated cyber security attack against computer servers hosting information was detected this week.
The data originated from at least 60 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies around the world.
Instagram testing subscription service for creators to sell content
Currently, only 10 US creators have gained access to the new feature, including basketball player Sedona Prince, model Kelsey Cook, actor-influencer Alan Chikin Chow, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and digital creator Lonnie IIV.
Matt Damon-endorsed Crypto.com admits 400 users hit in hack
CEO Kris Marszalek told the media that nearly 400 customer accounts had been compromised.
During the hack, Crypto.com paused its users' ability to withdraw funds.
New Apple iPhones, Samsung devices get faster 5G access in US
Verizon said that all phones it releases as of now will support C-band 5G. The carrier expects to offer over 20 compatible phones by the end of 2022.
Galaxy S22 Series with Exynos SoCs spotted on Italian e-retailers: Report
Samsung Galaxy S22 is listed with the model number SM-S901B, while Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra bear the model numbers SM-S906B and SM-S908B respectively. These handsets are listed to sport an Exynos SoC under the hood, reports GizmoChina.
BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave amid controversy
Grover informed the Board of the fintech platform about his decision to proceed on leave earlier in the day. Grover's decision to take a voluntary leave came after he allegedly used inappropriate language against Kotak Group staffers and an ongoing tussle with the bank.
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