Tech News update India’s Swiggy raises $113M led by Prosus Feb 20, 2020 Weeks after Zomato acquired Uber’s food delivery business in India, its chief local rival is bulking up some ammunition of its own. Swiggy, India’s…
Tech News update Google Cloud launches Dialogflow Mega Agent with 20,000 intents Feb 20, 2020 Google Cloud today launched Dialogflow Mega Agent in beta to enable developers and businesses making AI agents to create richer conversations. The…
Tech News update Internet authorities target disinformation and scams amid outbreak Feb 20, 2020 China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released guidelines Tuesday that aim to clean up Covid-19 virus-related…
Tech News update Mozilla’s standalone Firefox VPN is now available in beta Feb 20, 2020 Mozilla has a new virtual private network service and if you have a Chromebook, a Windows 10 computer or an Android device in the US, you can start…
Tech News update Huntress raises $18 million to detect and remediate cyberthreats Feb 19, 2020 According to a recent study published by the University of Maryland, hackers attack every 39 seconds (or about 2,244 times a day), and they’re often…
Tech News update Russian software will be installed on smartphones and smartwatches Feb 19, 2020 Russian maps, search, antivirus and audio-visual services should be installed from July 1 on all new smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, according…
Tech News update Kickstarter workers vote to unionize Feb 19, 2020 Kickstarter today announced that its staff has decided to unionize. The move reflects a broader movement for worker representation among tech…
Tech News update Workplace WhatsApp usage still common despite privacy concerns Feb 19, 2020 While the GAA has implemented a WhatsApp ban for its clubs, a recent survey showed 41pc of UK workers use the messaging app for business purposes.…
Tech News update Chinese social media struggle to contain rumors Feb 18, 2020 As the Covid-19 epidemic that has killed over 1,500 people spreads across China, so do rumors. Ever since Chinese officials confirmed human-to-human…
Tech News update EU threatens tougher rules on hate speech after Facebook meeting Feb 18, 2020 BRUSSELS: A top EU official for digital policy warned Monday that big tech companies could face tougher rules and penalties in Europe if they failed…