TECHNOLOGY
Apple discontinues iMac Pro, available only till 'supplies last'
The report comes at a time when there is buzz about Apple planning to launch a new range of iMacs soon with next-generation Apple silicon CPUs and GPUs. The reasons behind Apple's apparent move to discontinue the iMac Pro, which was introduced in 2017, are, however, far from clear.
HCL Tech's US arm to raise $500M via senior unsecured notes
"The notes will bear interest from and including March 10, 2021 to (but excluding) March 10, 2026, at the rate of 1.375 per cent per annum on 30/360 basis, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 10 and September 10 each year," it said.
WhatsApp introduces one on one calling from Desktop app
WhatsApp on Thursday announced that private and secure one-to-one voice and video calls are now available on the desktop app for Windows and Apple Mac devices. To make desktop calling more useful, WhatsApp has made sure it works seamlessly for both portrait and landscape orientation.
Instagram unveils new stickers to celebrate women's day
Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram on Thursday released a new set of stickers ahead of the International Women's Day 2021 -- celebrated on March 8.
Netflix launches TikTok-rival 'Fast Laughs' for mobile users
Fast Laughs, currently only available for iOS device owners in select countries, looks and feels like TikTok or Instagram Reels. It offers a full-screen feed from films (like Murder Mystery), series (Big Mouth), sitcoms (The Crew) and stand-up from comedians like Kevin Hart and Ali Wong.
Two years of unlimited services and new JioPhone at Rs 1,999
A Jio statement said that under the first-of-its kind- offer in India, a new user would get a new JioPhone, unlimited voice calls for two years, unlimited data (2 GB per month) for two years and there would be no requirement for recharge for two years.
India tablet market records 14.7% growth in 2020, Lenovo leads
Samsung was the top gainer as their strong control on component supplies helped them gain a 13-percentage point jump in their market share. Also, it managed to remain at the top spot in the consumer segment with shipments growing 157 per cent over 2019, according to the IDC's 'Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker'.
New Twitter tool to let users block, mute abusive accounts
With the new safety mode, the micro-blogging platform will automatically detect accounts that "might be acting abusive or spammy." The company will limit how those accounts can engage with your content for seven days.
Doubt-solving platform Doubtnut raises Rs 224 cr
Leading multilingual doubt-solving platform platform Doubtnut on Thursday announced it has raised Rs 224 crore in series B funding led by SIG and Lupa Systems. Existing investors Sequoia Capital India, Omidyar Network India and Waterbridge Ventures also participated in the funding round.
Govt comes up with stricter norms for social media, OTT
Addressing the media, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that social media platforms will be classified under two categories - social media intermediaries and significant social media intermediaries - with the latter being subject to greater obligations.
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