Google Duo starts rolling out support for 32-people video calls on Android

Since, the update is being rolled out in phases, some users may not be able to access the additional participants for a few more days

Videomeet to have servers in every state, overseas expansion next year

• Data Ingenious said their Videomeet app is now being used by some schools also for online classes
• The app's download rates have increased

Google, Facebook, Microsoft pause Hong Kong data requests

Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter won’t process user data requests from the Hong Kong government amid concerns that a new security law could criminalize protests

Google Cloud, Netmagic partner to establish centre of excellence

• The CoE will enable customers to accelerate their hybrid cloud journey by using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and analytics at scale

Google Chrome tests new feature to save battery life

• Chrome is testing a new feature which will tends to save the battery life while working on multiple tabs
• Studys conducted by the firm suggest that battery life will be extended by almost 2 hours or 13% with 36 pages in background

Yotta inaugurates large data centre with 7,000 racks at Panvel

• When all five buildings become operational, the park will be able to offer a total capacity of 30,000 racks and 210 MW power

JioMeet launches additional security features to prevent hacking

• The new safety feature will give the conference host to disallow guests from joining a meeting without sign-in and disclosing their identity
• The enhanced feature app is available on Google's Play Store and will be shortly available on iOS

Xiaomi Redmi K40 series to launch before year-end: Report

• The company is expected to launch two smartphones, the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro
• A report claims the Redmi K40 will sport a Snapdragon 775 chipset

Newly discovered Mac malware combines ransomware and spyware into one

• This is likely that the spyware component is the one that actually has utility and that attackers may be using the ransomware as a cover

Poco M2 Pro launched in India: Price, specs, other details

• The device will be made available from July 14 at 12 PM exclusively via Flipkart
• The Poco M2 Pro will be sold in three variants and the prices will start at ₹13,999

PUBG Mobile starts rolling out new update with Livik map: Details here

• The map is much smaller and players will be able to complete matches within 15 minutes
• Livik will only accommodate up to 52 players.

Ninety million users didn’t help this games startup beat Tencent

Once high-flying Chinese game-streaming platform Chushou TV has shuttered, becoming the latest casualty in a market increasingly dominated by Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Poco M2 Pro launch in India today: Expected specs, features, other details

• The launch event will start at 12 pm today and will be streamed live on the company’s official YouTube channel
• Poco will also be posting live updates on both Twitter and Facebook

Indian alternative to TikTok, Trell registers over 1.2 crore downloads

• This revelation came just few days after the Indian government banned 59 Chinese applications
• The app registered 5 times growth in daily active users and is touching 2 crore monthly active users

CamScanner alternative SelfScan app launched in India. Details here

• The chief minister, during the launch of the app, claimed that this is what reflects patriotism
• The developers claim the data always stays in the device and there will be no storing of data by the app on any server

The race to build an Indian social network

• With a ban on Chinese apps, 200 mn Indians are looking for a new social media fix. Who will come out on top?
• This burst of excitement will have to come to grips with some real challenges. Building a social network requires deep pockets, an innovative workforce and substantial advertising revenue

Facebook, WhatsApp say suspending user information requests from Hong Kong govt

The pause will take place 'pending further assessment' of a new national security law imposed on Hong Kong by China, and would include 'formal human rights due diligence and consultations with human rights experts'

Digital payments see a rebound as India unlocks: Report

• Financial services products, including payments for insurance and mutual funds, utility bill payments and e-commerce have driven digital payments growth over the last 30 days

Analytics, automation startups gain as firms look to cut costs due to covid hit

• Organisations with a higher adoption rate of contemporary technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) will have a competitive advantage

Bharti Airtel plans to launch own video conferencing platform

• The telco will initially offer the product to startups and enterprises
• Airtel’s rival Reliance Jio has launched its video conferencing service, JioMeet, which is free to use