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Byjus To Fire 1,000 Employees From Different Units, Across India
Edu Tech platform Byju continues their layoff and is set to fire as many as 1,000 more employees. As per sources, Marketing managers have been asked to fire two people each from sales and marketing from each of its 280 tuition centres across the country. The latest layoff came six months after the company fired 5,000 employees. Furthermore, the fired employees would be given two months severance.
Tags: fired, employees, Byjus, Education(1522), Tech Industry
Courtesy: NDTV
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WhatsApp Working On Message Reaction Notification
WhatsApp has released a new update for its android users on the beta channel. According to reports, the company has been working on message reaction notifications for its android application for months. Moreover, it has been evident from its name that it will let users react to messages, similar to the way users reacted to posts and comments on Facebook. However, it's unclear when the update will be available.
Tags: WhatsApp, Latest update, Tech Industry, Android, World news
Courtesy: ANI
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ISRO Launches Space-Themed Tailored Goods Like Mugs, T-Shirts
The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) customized space-themed merchandise program has roped in many companies on board. Reportedly, ISRO believes brand promotion can play a "game-changing" role in creating awareness among students, children, and the public regarding science and technology. ''Eight companies have so far registered with ISRO on a non-exclusive basis with a registration fee regarding customized ISRO-theme-based… read-more
Tags: ISRO, marketing, Tech Industry, customized products
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Apple's Mac Mini Desktop Computer Likely To Get A Redesign
Apple's Mac Mini desktop computer is set to have a redesign after maintaining the same design for a decade, claimed a Youtuber cum leakster. Reportedly, some of the major changes being made include the top surface of the case made of plexiglass-type material and a thinner body. Also, USB-C/Thunderbolt ports will come-up along with Apple’s M1X or M2 chipset. The processor will have a 10-core CPU and supports 64GB RAM.
Tags: Apple, iMac, Redesign, plexiglass, Tech Industry
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Hackers Hacked Acer Servers; Demand $50 Mn Ransom Or Face Consequence
Taiwanese hardware MNC 'Acer' has been hit by a dangerous ransomware attack, where the company is being demanded to pay $50 million to hackers. Taking responsibility, hacker group 'The REvil' have threatened to leak data including the company’s bank balance and financial spreadsheets. The hackers also gave a deadline till March 28 to fulfil all the duties or face bitter consequences. Believed to have seeped through Microsoft vulnerability,… read-more
Tags: Acer, Ransomware attack, Hack, Tech Industry, IT
Courtesy: News 18
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Fake Mi Products Worth Rs 33.3 Lakh Seized In Bengaluru, Chennai
Smartphone maker Xiaomi has recently said that few suppliers from Chennai and Bengaluru had been selling fake 'Mi India' products. It stated that the fake products, which were seized from the two cities, amounted to Rs 33.3 lakh. The counterfeit products included mobiles cover, headphones, chargers and others. However, Xiaomi has listed some tips to figure out the real products that include verifying the security codes and Mi India logo on… read-more
Tags: Xiaomi, bengaluru, Chennai, Tech Industry
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Internet Giants Say Pakistan's New Censorship Law Worrisome
Global internet giants have warned Pakistan that they would leave the country over the new 'Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content' legislation. Under the new censorship law, any content defaming Islam, promoting terrorism, hate speech, pornography or alike should be deleted within 24 hours otherwise the company will be fined $3.14 million. The Asia Internet Coalition said they were… read-more
Tags: Technology, Tech Industry, Internet Service Providers, Pakistan
Courtesy: Gadgets.ndtv.com
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Sony Alpha 7C launched In India; Priced At Rs 1,96,990 With Kit Lens
Sony has unveiled its new mirrorless camera 'Sony Alpha 7C' in India. Touted as "the world's smallest and lightest full-frame camera'", the device has been priced at Rs 1,96,990 with the SEL2860 kit lens. The 24.2MP-camera comes with a 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor. Sony said it was especially designed for vloggers and video creators and had a longer battery life. It can also shoot videos in raw format.
Tags: Tech Industry, Technology, Sony, Camera
Courtesy: Indian Express
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PM Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru Tech Summit, Lauds Indian Tech Industry
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 'Next Is Now'-themed virtual Bengaluru Tech Summit that will host international tech-giants and investors from November 19-21. PM Modi lauded the Indian tech industry for showing resilience and finding opportunities amidst the pandemic. Reportedly, five Memorandum of Understandings will be signed between the Karnataka government and Global Innovation Alliance countries during the summit. Australian PM… read-more
Tags: Video Conferencing, PM Narendra Modi, Tech Industry, Technology
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Google Chrome Rolls Out New Update To Enhance Browsing Experience
Google Chrome has unfolded a new version of the application to address the issues users' faced while browsing and enhance the experience. The new update will reduce the CPU's usage by five times which, in turn, will save battery-life of the device up to 85 minutes. The update will allow the device to start and load the pages faster than before. It will also have a page-marker feature.
Tags: Google Chrome, Tech Industry, Technology, 2020
Courtesy: News 18
