India’s AI enabled MyGov Corona Helpdesk wins two global awards
The artificial intelligence (AI) enabled ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk has bagged two awards under the categories ‘Best Innovation for Covid-19 — Society Peoples Choice and...
Centre asks telcos, ISPs to block access to banned Chinese apps
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators and internet service providers to block access to all the 59 Chinese apps banned by...
Google to protect employee privacy on company-owned devices
Google has expanded Androids commitment to employee privacy in Android 11, by bringing the privacy protections of the work profile to company-owned devices.
Employees increasingly...
Homegrown social media apps turn restless for big leap
The ban on 59 Chinese apps has given homegrown app developers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create world-class products across chat, short videos, and photo/video...
PhonePe records 150% growth in loan EMI repayments
Digital payments platform PhonePe has said that it has seen over 150 per cent growth in loan EMI repayments category on its platform since...
It is digital ‘Aatma Nirbhar’ moment: Indian app makers
After the Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps over national security concerns, desi app developers on Monday hailed the move, saying this will help...
China’s Didi starts self-driving ride service in Shanghai
Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing (DiDi) has launched the trial run of self-driving ride service on designated test roads in the eastern metropolis of Shanghai.
Users...
UK coronavirus tracing app adopts Apple-Google model
The UK has shifted its coronavirus contact tracing app to Apple-Google Exposure Notification technology which has been touted as more decentralized and privacy-focused model.
The...
Mobile threats spread under guise of porn content doubled in 2019
The number of mobile users attacked by pornographic content grew two-fold in 2019, reaching 42,973 users compared to the 19,699 who were targeted in...
LTI introduces SafeRadius, a ‘Return-to-Work’ app to ensure employee safety
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has introduced LTI SafeRadius, a GDPR-compliant return-to-work app to ensure workforce well-being and enhance operational efficiency as employees return...