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Intel in 'talks' to acquire GlobalFoundries for $30 bn: Report
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal citing sources, "It isn't guaranteed one (the deal) will come together, and GlobalFoundries could proceed with a planned initial public offering". bBoth GlobalFoundries and Intel (which have a market value of nearly $225 billion) have denied any suck talks. "We will decline to comment on rumour and speculation," an Intel spokesperson told The Verge.
Xiaomi grabs 2nd spot in global smartphone shipments for 1st time
Showing a stunning growth in the pandemic, Chinese company Xiaomi has become the second largest smartphone vendor globally for the first time ever (in terms of unit shipments) in the April-June quarter, a new report has showed. Samsung was still the leading vendor with a 19 per cent share of smartphones shipped and Xiaomi took second place for the first time ever, with a 17 per cent share, according to market research firm Canalys.
2000% increase in cyber security breaches during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic and rising digitisation has led to a surge in cybercrimes. India saw the number of breaches increased by 2,000 per cent during the pandemic, said experts at Pursuit 2021 -- an event on cybersecurity organised by Internet and Mobile Association of India. There has been a rise in targeted attacks, during the pandemic and "cyberwar has started",
Chinese hackers behind new SolarWinds software attack: Microsoft
A Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) team detected a zero-day remote code execution exploit, being used to attack SolarWinds Serv-U FTP software in limited and targeted attacks. "MSTIC attributes this campaign with high confidence to DEV-0322, a group operating out of China, based on observed victimology, tactics, and procedures," the company said in an update on Wednesday.
ASUS unveils new Chromebooks in India
The new range of Chromebooks -- Flip C214, C223, C423 (touch and non-touch variants) and AC523 (touch and non-touch variants) -- will be available on Flipkart from July 22 onwards across the country. Powered by Intel Dual-core 64-bit processors and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, Chromebooks give consumers the freedom of up to 10-11 hours' battery life for productivity and multi-tasking.
Noise unveils new smartwatch at Rs 4,499
"We, at Noise, are elated to introduce India's first smartwatch with the biggest display, a fully-packed Noise Health Suite and productivity features under 5K," " Noise Co-Founder Gaurav Khatri, said in a statement. "ColorFit Ultra offers them an open ground to indulge in several activities that offer them more personalised intelligence on their health," he added.
Timex Group unveils affordable 'Helix Smartwatch 2.0'
The Helix Smartwatch 2.0 features a 1.55-inch display in a sleek wrist band and offers five colour options. The entire collection is made and assembled in India and carefully designed for the present-day fitness and health enthusiasts, keeping their requirements at just a hands distance, the company said in a statement. Helix Smart 2.0 is available on Amazon and the company's website.
Clubhouse launches new messaging system Backchannel
Invite-only audio chat app Clubhosue is launching its messaging system -- Backchannel -- for the users on both iOS and Android. The company said that Backchannel has both 1:1 and group chat and an optional second inbox for message requests. "If you're a speaker, you can use Backchannel to chat with your co-hosts, plan what question to ask next, or decide who to pull up from the audiencen" the company said in a statement.
Battlegrounds Mobile India esports with Rs 1 cr prize begins July 19
The registrations for the tournament kicks off on July 19 and the event would have five stages spanning over three months. The video game developer has announced a prize pool of Rs 1 crore for this inaugural series. "Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 attempts to offer a platform to the beloved players of Battlegrounds in India to showcase their skills on the grand stage," the company said in a statement.
Facebook plans to invest $1 billion to empowering creators
Facebook has announced that it is planning to invest over $1 billion in programmes that give creators new ways to earn money for the content they create on Facebook and Instagram. This investment will include new bonus programmes that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use creative and monetisation tools.
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