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How to enroll in Skill India Mission

Under Skill India Mission, the Government through more than 20 Central Ministries/Departments including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojna (DDU-GKY) and Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) implemented by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is implementing various skill development schemes across the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Ez4hovF

Microsoft catches spyware group using Windows bugs to target consumers

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) found that the spyware developer—officially named DSIRF and codenamed KNOTWEED—developed a spyware called 'Subzero' that was used to target law firms, banks, and consultancy firms in the UK, Austria, and Panama. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/wHhUnAC

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel Buds Pro will go on sale in India today via Flipkart. The new Google smartphone is available for purchase in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 43,999. The Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds cost Rs. 19,990 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GAS7ZMU via

Russia to leave the International Space Station in 2024

The announcement, while not unexpected, throws into question the future of the 24-year-old space station, with experts saying it would be extremely difficult-perhaps a "nightmare," by one reckoning-to keep it running without the Russians. NASA and its partners had hoped to continue operating it until 2030. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/VXiI6c9

Hero MotoCorp, Accenture collaborate to reduce costs in supply chain

The partnership would cover supply chain strategy, planning optimisation, logistics cost optimisation, and the development of an end-to-end digital supply chain suite. This would enable the two-wheeler major to manage the increasing complexity in products, markets, and supply chains, the statement said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/YxpkqI8

Chinese online loan apps gaining ground in India

The racket was being run by some Chinese handlers in the garb of a local consulting BPO firm, Fly High Global Services and Technology. The modus operandi started with the simple advertisement for the 'On Stream' online loan app on social media to attract customers who wished to avail hassle-free loans in minutes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/5lqNtY6

CCI asks Delhi HC to allow probe into WhatsApp privacy policy to proceed further

The submissions were made by the CCI before a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on appeals by WhatsApp LLC and Facebook Inc. against a single-judge order dismissing their challenge to the probe ordered by the CCI into the instant messaging platform's updated privacy policy. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/K1nw3Tx

Elon Musk Denies Having Affair With Sergey Brin’s Wife, Claims He Is Still Friends With Google Co-Founder

Elon Musk has claimed that a report alleging he had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Sergey Brin is untrue. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to state that a report by the Wall Street Journal was not true and that he was still friends with the Google co-founder. According to the report, Brin had instructed his advisers to sell his personal investments in Musk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UJbjyOw via

Despite Didi's $1.2 billion fine, China's regulatory issues with tech may not be resolved

The crackdown lopped hundreds of billions of dollars off its tech companies' market capitalisations, prompted layoffs at several firms, made them reticent about seeking new opportunities and even drove downsizing of businesses, as companies sought to comply with the new rules. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/t08oDSg

Here’s how you can create a UAN number online

Once you have your 12-digit UAN number at hand, you can check the balance of your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account. You can also use it to view your passbook and see how much money is currently in your EPF account. The following step-by-step guide is here to help you create a UAN number online. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/21B5pko

Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion

Amazon has announced to acquire the American primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IL4JKeF via

Byju's Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Indian cricket team's jersey sponsor Byju's is said to owe Rs. 86.21 crore as dues to the BCCI while title sponsor Paytm has requested the board to transfer its rights to a third party. It was only in April that the Edtech company and the BCCI had agreed on the extension of their partnership until the end of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India at a 10 percent increment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MURs6DO via

Google India Continues to Engage With Policymakers on Data Protection Legalisation, Assures Company Executive

Google advocated free flow of information for global internet and digital economy, while cautioning against creation of "damaging or harmful impediments". Google's Global Chief Privacy Officer also said that Google's local teams in India and global public policy teams continue to engage with policymakers locally and around the world on data protection legalisation req... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1wgvFI5 via

NASA Announces Potential August Launch Date for Artemis 1 Moon Mission Aboard SLS Rocket

On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, NASA announced on Wednesday that it’s shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon mission, Artemis I. NASA will attempt the more than month-long lunar test flight with three mannequins, but no astronauts, as early as August 29. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Lxgy0V2 via

Tesla Shares Only 1 Percent Blame for Fatal Crash That Killed Two Teens, Rules Jury

Tesla was found just one percent negligent in a fiery crash that killed two teens, for disabling a speed limiter on the electric car, according to a Florida jury. The verdict placed 90 percent of the blame on the driver, Barrett Riley, and 9 percent on his father, James Riley, who brought the lawsuit against Tesla. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mz3r2YQ via

Walmart's PhonePe Planning to Move Its Headquarters From Singapore to India

Walmart group digital payments firm PhonePe is planning to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India, according to a source privy to the development. When contacted, a PhonePe spokesperson confirmed the development. "We are in the process of moving our registered entity from Singapore to India," the PhonePe spokesperson said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bs0XnzA via

IIT creates optimised voltage control strategy for active power distribution for electric vehicles

The sustainability of electric vehicles can be enhanced if the power used to charge these vehicles is also based on renewable energy sources such as solar energy. However, solar energy is intermittent, which leads to voltage fluctuation problems in the power distribution networks. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/ZkF5Nhx

Octopus-Inspired 'Octa-Glove' Helps Grip Objects Underwater: All You Need to Know

Taking inspiration from Octopuses, researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a special glove that allows to securely grip objects underwater. Holding things underwater with our land-dwelling fingers is not easy and while we are equipped with instruments like neoprene suits to protect our bodies underwater, our hands lack any such tool that gives us good grip over sl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/q4u1pda via

Russia Fines Google $360 Million for Failing to Remove Content on Ukraine After Repeated Warnings

Google has been fined RUB 21 billion (nearly Rs. 2,900 crore) by a Moscow court for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the nation's telecommunications regulator said Monday. Roskomnadzor said the Google-owned video platform YouTube had failed to block "false information" on the offensive in Ukraine, "extremist and terrorist... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oNTVbqe via

US Senators Said to Be Working on Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

Two US Senate Democrats active in internet issues are said to be working on a bill to restore landmark "net neutrality" rules that would bar telecommunications companies from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid fast lanes. Telecommunications companies, who are also major internet providers, have been battling net neutrality efforts for more than a decade, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OYmjtZP via

Elon Musk Says Tesla Could Lower Electric Vehicle Prices if Inflation Slows in Future

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the electric automaker could lower prices for cars if inflation calms down. Musk, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter, was replying to a tweet on Friday that asked if the company had any plans to lower prices that it had raised to beat the pandemic and supply chain woes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rZBmXwD via

Airtel Announces Successful Trial of 5G Private Network at BOSCH Facility

Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the successful trial of 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics India facility in Bengaluru. Airtel's on-premise 5G captive private network was built over the trial spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecom (DoT), according to a statement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dMn0WJp via

NASA and Russian space agency signs contract to share space station flights, says Roscosmos

NASA and Roscosmos, the two-decade-old space station's core partners, have sought for years to renew routine integrated crewed flights as part of the agencies' long-standing civil alliance, now one of the last links of cooperation between the United States and Russia as tensions flare over the war in Ukraine. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Vxra5Hs

NASA, Russian Space Agency to Share Integrated Crew Flights to ISS From September

The United States' NASA said on Friday it would resume flights to the International Space Station with Russia, despite its attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. NASA said that astronaut Frank Rubio would fly with two Russian cosmonauts on a Soyuz rocket scheduled to launch on September 21 from Kazakhstan, with another astronaut, Loral O'Hara, taking... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/g3XAxsW via

Facebook, WhatsApp Parent Meta in India Found Exposed to Human Rights Risks Due to Third Party Action

Meta Platforms, which include Facebook and WhatsApp, were found exposed to human right risks such as "restrictions of freedom of expression and information" and "hatred that incites hostility" due to action of third parties, the first human rights report of the social media giant has said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0KwRly8 via

Bharti Airtel Allots 1.2 Percent Equity Shares to Google for USD 700 million

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has allotted over 7.1 crore equity shares to internet major Google for Rs. 730 apiece. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,000 crore) with Airtel, which included equity investment in the company worth $700 million (nearly Rs. 5,600 crore), Airtel said in a regulatory filing... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dQwzsOA via

Netflix to Host Second Global Fan Event TUDUM on September 24

Netflix on Thursday announced TUDUM, a special event for fans of its original programming where they will be treated with exclusive first looks, never-before-seen footage and trailers from the platform's returning and upcoming titles. The free virtual event, set to take place on September 24, is dedicated to sharing the scoop on over 100 fan favourite shows, films and... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w7GozP8 via

Google Might Reportedly Face Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by DoJ in Weeks

The US Department of Justice is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet's Google in weeks over its dominance in the online advertising market, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department is likely to reject concessions offered by Alphabet, the report said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dGWMR1B via

This Uber update is here to help both drivers and passengers

The company said it had done a pilot project in May on the same that yielded encouraging results in the reduction of trip cancellations. "Uber has decided to do away with the trip acceptance threshold and has rolled out the unconditional feature to all cities. Uber will continue monitoring feedback from drivers and riders and make changes if required," the ride-hailing firm said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/5OPU4cC

Elon Musk-Twitter Legal Fight: What Happens if the Billionaire Doesn't Comply With Court Orders

Twitter has sued Elon Musk to force him to go through with the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,50,300 crore) acquisition of the social media company. If Musk continued to ignore a judgment, the court could order Tesla and other Delaware-incorporated companies in which Musk owns a stake to freeze his assets or turn over shares. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/a5hUSyV via

How Apple and Samsung’s loss has become Xiaomi and Realme’s gain in Russia

After years of dominance in the Eurasian region, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are witnessing major growth in Russia within a few months after Apple and Samsung’s exit from the market amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. As per the experts, Chinese brands will soon constitute 90 percent of the market share. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LTnkJ2o

Google, Facebook Parent Meta Battle It Out to Create Ultimate AI Translator

Google, Meta and others tech firms are locked in a battle to get as many languages as possible working with their AI models. While Meta's recent announcement confirmed inclusion of 200 languages that could be translated into each other, Google Translate, in May, mentioned to have support for 24 languages. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bNtVXTd via

FTX Has 'A Few Billion' to Support Industry, Claims Head Sam Bankman-Fried

FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried said he and his company still have a "few billion" on hand to shore up struggling firms that could further destabilise the digital asset industry. He has said he plans to give away 99 percent of his wealth, and that he could spend up to $100 million (nearly Rs. 800 crore) supporting candidates in the 2024 election cycle from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CxDIX9c via

MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Set to Available for Order Starting July 8, Launch on July 15

Apple, in its recent announcement, has confirmed that MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip will be available for orders starting July 8. Meanwhile, the launch for MacBook Air (2022) is set for July 15. The upcoming MacBook Air is coming in four colour variants — Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, and Starlight. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qDptA8E via

Apple to Release New Lockdown Mode to Battle Spyware, Provide Extra Layer of Protection

Apple announced its plan to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. Lockdown Mode will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent to the iPhone's Messages ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dn6C5tF via

Amazon Collaborates With Just Eat to Offer Free Grubhub Delivery in US for Prime Members

Amazon Prime customers in the United States will be able to receive a year of free restaurant delivery through Grubhub+ under a deal announced on Wednesday by Just Eat Takeaway.com. Under the deal, Prime members will have access to hundreds of thousands of restaurants on Grubhub. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lezvYd3 via

Amazon to Host Prime Day on July 23-24 With 50 Percent Higher Membership Fee

Amazon India will host its annual sales programme Prime Day on July 23 and 24, which new users will be able to access after paying about 50 percent higher membership fee compared to last year's event. The company increased prime membership fee to Rs. 1,499 per year around Diwali from Rs. 999 earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4rUMuFL via

Russian Lawmakers Approve Harsher Rules for Foreign Tech Firms Without Offices, Personal Data Transfer

Russian lawmakers have approved a bill with stricter penalties for foreign internet companies that fail to open an office in Russia. Fines could be as high as 10 percent of a company's turnover in Russia from the previous year, rising to up to 20 percent for repeat violations. from Gadgets 360 https://gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/russian-lawmakers-approve-harsher-fines-rules-foreign-tech-firms-apple-google-meta-without-office-personal-data-transfer-putin-3131232#rss-gadgets-all via

EU Agrees Rulebook for 'Wild West' Crypto Markets: What Are the New Rules and How Will It Affect in Future?

The European Union last week reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate the "Wild West" crypto market. Now, the crypto firms that want to issue and sell digital tokens in an EU state will have to obtain a licence from a national regulator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lbEJIsj via

Delhi Government Mandates Electric Fleet for Cab Aggregators, Food Delivery Firms by April 1, 2030

The Delhi government's draft aggregator policy has mandated cab companies, food delivery firms and e-commerce entities to transition to an all-electric fleet by April 1, 2030. It has also proposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 per vehicle if a company fails to make the transition. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/B4wf1VM via

Tesla Should Rethink Production Plans After Deliveries Fall for First Time in Two Years: Wall Street Analysts

Elon Musk's Tesla will need to rethink its production plans to protect its profits, opines Wall Street analysts. Tesla reported a fall in quarterly deliveries for the first time in two years. Beijing's zero-COVID policy along with supply chain issues hit production at Tesla's largest factory in Shanghai. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SJhoeWq via

Former TikTok Gaming Head to Launch Blockchain Games Startup as Big Players Keep Away

Former TikTok's gaming head, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup Meta0 as one of two co-founders. Fung said he left TikTok after seeing an opportunity to offer a solution to the current segregated nature of infrastructure options available to developers looking to build blockchain games. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XLuR8pk via

Twitter Said to Have Complied With Ministry of Electronics and IT's Final Notice

Twitter is said to have complied with the final notice issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT on June 27. The Ministry of Electronics and IT had set a deadline of July 4. According to another source, the social media firm was asked to take action on some tweets and Twitter accounts but the microblogging had not reported compliance on the same earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/35j14LO via

Digital India Week 2022: PM Narendra Modi Launches Multiple Digital Portals in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple digital portals at the ongoing Digital India Week 2022 on Monday. He stressed that India is guiding the world in the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. He also highlighted how the country resolved the issue of hustle from pin to pole for basic registrations and documents using digital technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C4emNlV via

Tata Motors Plans to Sell About 50,000 EVs in FY23, Double It in Next Fiscal Year

Tata Motors has set a target to sell about 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the FY23, and double it in the 2023/24 period, Chairman N Chandrasekaran told a shareholders' meeting. The company's performance is expected to improve in this fiscal year as the overall supply situation is gradually become stable. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jXTPO2R via

IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Alternative to ACs With Radiative Cooling System Which Needs No Electricity

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have designed an affordable 'radiative cooler' coating material. The new system will act as an alternative to air-conditioners. For daytime operation, these coolers need to reflect entire solar radiation. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Rpg0izD via

Tesla Sales Fall to Lowest Quarterly Level Amid Supply Chain Issues, Pandemic Restrictions in China

Tesla announced on Saturday that its sales from April through June were at its lowest quarterly level since the last quarter of 2021, as the electric car manufacturer grapples with with supply chain challenges and Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in China. The company said it sold more than 254,000 cars and SUVs from April through June, representing an 18 percent drop f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qNhzeJC via

How to silence calls from unknown callers on iPhone

It is a fact that nobody likes spam calls. Unless you are a hardcore Android user, then you must be aware that Apple allows iPhone users to silence the unknown or spam callers. The feature enables you to block phone numbers you've never been in contact with and don’t have saved in your contacts list. With this feature, you don’t have to block or ignore each unknown caller silently and you can also view a list of users who called you later so that you do not miss out on any important calls. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/UCv5tJM

iPhone 14 Demand Likely to Be Higher Than iPhone 13 in China: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 is said to have a bigger demand in the Chinese market than its predecessor iPhone 13, as per an analyst. In a Twitter thread, he said that his latest survey signals that some distributors, retails, and scalpers have to pay the highest prepaid deposit ever for the upcoming Apple smartphone to ensure sufficient supply. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Grx2Iyu via

TikTok Said to Reassure Lawmakers on US Data Security, Writes Letter to Ensure Information Transfer to Oracle

TikTok has reportedly written to the US senators to ensure that it was working on a final agreement with the Biden Administration that would "fully safeguard user data and US national security interests." The letter assured that the short video app was working with Oracle on "new advanced data security controls that we hope to finalise in the near future." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/93OLWMt via