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Technology

Amazon unveils payment by hand-waving

WASHINGTON: Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system using palm recognition, to be made available ...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:42am

Business & Finance

Amazon unveils payment by hand-waving

In Amazon Go stores, the palm-waving system will be added to the store's entry gate as an option for shoppers.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:29am

Markets

U.S. charges former Amazon manager and her family members with insider trading

The SEC alleged that Laksha Bohra, who worked as a senior manager in Amazon’s tax department, acquired and tipped her husband Viky Bohra with highly confidential information about Amazon’s financial performance.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:32am

Business & Finance

Microsoft 365 outage affects multiple services

The developer of Windows and Office software said it did not “observe an increase in successful connections” even after it rolled back the change to mitigate the impact.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:24am

Business & Finance

Amazon sets October 13-14 for 'Prime Day' global mega-sale

In the second quarter, Amazon pulled in $5.2 billion in net profit, double the previous year.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:22am

Technology

Study says Google market power has grown despite EU order to play fair

Hit with a 2.4-billion-euro ($2.8 billion) fine three years ago by the European Commission for the offence.
It (Google's proposal) has further strengthened Google's position on the national markets for comparison shopping services and has entrenched its dominance in general search.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 10:42pm

Business & Finance

China must prepare for 'long tech march' following U.S. restrictions on SMIC: Global Times

The unnamed author of an op-ed in the paper here argues that the U.S' dominance of the global semiconductor industry supply chain is a "fundamental threat" to China.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 10:36am

Print

US bans technology sales to Chinese semiconductor giant

WASHINGTON: Washington has ordered US companies to seek permission before selling their technologies to Chinese...

Published 27 Sep, 2020 02:33am

World

Google to block election ads after Nov 3

Axios, which first reported the news, said Google mailed advertisers saying they will not be able to run ads "referencing candidates, the election.
Twitter Inc banned political ads last year, while Google has previously limited the ways election advertisers could micro-target voters.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 11:41pm

Business & Finance

Electrified by Tesla, Chinese startups are on the charge

The country’s growing fascination with the U.S. pioneer’s sleek designs and cutting-edge technology is giving a string of second-wave home-grown Tesla wannabes the traction to raise more funding, expand production and boost sales.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 10:22am

World

Microsoft supports commission calling for re-establishment of US cyber czar

The commission has called for the establishment of a single individual responsible for leading national cybersecurity strategy.
In current practice, the lack of US leadership in key dialogues at the United Nations and multi-stakeholder convenings.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 01:37am

Business & Finance

Amazon adds spherical speakers, car security products to devices lineup

The company said Tesla Inc vehicles will be the first that are compatible with its Ring Car Connect software.
Amazon also announced upgrades such as a deletion feature for all prior voice recordings.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:29pm

Technology

LED TVs for an immersive visual experience: Haier Real Android LED with Google Certification

K6600 Series comes with Google certifications that gives you real experience of Haier Android LED.

Updated 24 Sep, 2020 06:06pm

Business & Finance

Tesla seeks to build battery cells in Berlin

Tesla said on Thursday it would have to start a new approval process for battery production.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 03:29pm

Markets

Wednesday’s early afternoon trade: Indexes fall; Nike hits record high, Tesla tumbles

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as data showing a slowdown in domestic business activity ...

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am

Business & Finance

Tesla sues US govt over tariffs on Chinese imports

NEW YORK: Electric car manufacturer Tesla has filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump’s administration,...

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am

Print

ECB plots Amazon-style market to prevent Wall Street Covid debt swoop

FRANKFURT/NEW YORK: Europe is working on an Amazon-style website to sell hundreds of billions of euros of bank loans...

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am

Business & Finance

Volkswagen's electric SUV opens a new front against Tesla

The ID.4's driving range is less than Tesla's Model Y electric compact SUV, which offers more than 300 miles (483 km)between charges.
The ID.4 will initially come at a price of $39,995 and will be about $5,000 less expensive once the company begins building it in the United States, Volkswagen said.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:54pm

Business & Finance

Tesla expects approval for battery cells plant in Berlin

A Tesla spokesman said the carmaker welcomed the assessment of the local water association that construction could proceed, though some environmentalists were still opposed to the plan.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 08:53pm

Business & Finance

Amazon launches climate-friendly program to help shop for sustainable products

Customers will now see more than 25,000 products ranging from grocery, household, fashion, beauty and personal electronics with a 'Climate Pledge Friendly' label, Amazon said in a statement.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 05:54pm

Markets

Tuesday’s early afternoon trade: Nasdaq, S&P rise on Amazon boost

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Tuesday, led by a bounce in Amazon.com, while a likely delay in the...

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:48am

Markets

Wall Street closes higher on Amazon boost, despite economic worries

Amazon rises as Bernstein says pandemic tailwind to continue.
Tesla falls after warning of production challenges.
Information technology, consumer discretionary lead gains.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 01:27am

Business & Finance

Elon Musk tempers expectations for Tesla 'Battery Day,' stock dips 5pc

Musk, who frequently launches new products in attention-grabbing, show-like announcements.
Musk has complained in the past that Tesla vehicles are not affordable enough.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:44pm

Markets

Nasdaq, S&P 500 rise on Amazon boost; Dow under pressure

Dow off 0.09%, S&P 500 up 0.36%, Nasdaq adds 0.68%.
Amazon rises as Bernstein says pandemic tailwind to continue.
Tesla falls after warning of production challenges.
Real estate, consumer discretionary lead sectoral gains.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:40pm

Business & Finance

Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5bn

The company will pay for the acquisition in cash with the deal expected to close by the mid-2021.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:53am

Technology

Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5bn

WASHINGTON: Software giant Microsoft on Monday announced would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, marking a...

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am

Technology

Google bringing major update on Drive

Prior to this update, files in the Google Drive trash were not deleted until you delete them yourself.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 12:22pm

Technology

Google removes India payments app for betting violations

MUMBAI: Google Friday removed one of India's biggest digital payment apps from its online store for breaching...

Published 19 Sep, 2020 02:44am

Markets

Google removes Paytm mobile app from store over policy violations

We don't allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting.
The blog post did not name Paytm, but Google separately confirmed the removal for policy violations.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 06:55pm

Markets

Google removes Indian giant ‘Paytm’ app from Play Store for violating rules

Paytm, through which users can exchange money with one another, disappeared from the Play Store in India on Friday.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:14pm