Tuesday, May 14, 2019

ETtech Top 5: A91's new fund, Facebook vs TikTok, IBM layoffs & more

A closer look at today's biggest tech and startup news and why they matter. http://bit.ly/30jqGzZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India emerges as key battleground for TikTok, Facebook in race to get to young users

With China having blocked Facebook, the US social media giant needs to ensure it gains traction with young Indians to retain its global dominance and benefit from the resultant network effects. http://bit.ly/2HlfNFs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

TV networks emerge as obstacles on YouTube's hunt for ads

YouTube's struggle to clean up content has driven advertisers to spend more on television networks' online properties http://bit.ly/308vet0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Visa onboards the Indian govt's One Nation One Card project

The NCMC has been designed as an ‘open loop card’ to allow consumers to swipe them for all sorts of transactions right from transit to toll and even for merchant payments. http://bit.ly/2LAQzbf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twitter Accidently Collected and Shared iOS Users' Location Data

Twitter said it may have accidentally collected and shared location data of some users accessing its app through Apple devices with an advertising partner. http://bit.ly/2JDF9Be

Even the Game of Thrones Cast Agrees Season 8 Is Bad

Game of Thrones season 8 cast members are opening up about the problems, noting how the show has changed since it left behind George R.R. Martin's books. http://bit.ly/2VieQCE

Facebook to Pay US Content Reviewers More Amid Criticism

Facebook is raising how much it pays US contractors who do some of its most taxing work. http://bit.ly/2Hi9TGn

Apple Revamps Its TV App Ahead of Streaming Service Launch

Apple on Monday rolled out a new television-watching app for its devices and some Internet-connected TVs. http://bit.ly/2E6EggJ

Redmi Flagship Smartphone to Be Called K20, Where 'K' Stands for 'Killer'

Redmi K20 Pro variant has been tipped earlier to come with 4,000mAh battery, 48-megapixel sensor, and a 32-megapixel selfie sensor. http://bit.ly/2WI90vU

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro: Release Date, Specs, Design, Camera, and More

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 are due to launch globally today. Here's what we know about their release date, specifications, cameras, and design. http://bit.ly/2Vzi1L7

Realme C2 Sale Dates in India Announced, Starting Wednesday

Realme C2 price in India starts at Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant, while its 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option comes at Rs. 7,999. http://bit.ly/2LBU8hs

OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Jio Cashback Offer Details Revealed

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 will come along with a Jio Beyond Offer to provide benefits worth Rs. 9,300. http://bit.ly/2YpYnhA

Samsung Led India's Premium Smartphone Market in Q1 2019: IDC

India's smartphone market grew 7.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) despite the global market falling by six percent during the same period, IDC reported. http://bit.ly/2HgIKDA

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro: Top 7 Key Features Expected

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are expected to bring multiple upgrades. Here are the top 7 features we expect from the upcoming OnePlus flagships. http://bit.ly/2HhGk7L

WhatsApp Exploit Allowed Hackers to Snoop, Users Urged to Update App

WhatsApp says a vulnerability in the popular communications app let mobile phones be infected with sophisticated spyware with a missed in-app call alone. http://bit.ly/2LFkD5A

Docs: Israeli AI chip startup Hailo is pursuing an urgent IPO via a SPAC merger at a valuation of less than $500M; it was last valued at $1.2B in 2024 (Meir Orbach/CTech)

Meir Orbach / CTech : Docs: Israeli AI chip startup Hailo is pursuing an urgent IPO via a SPAC merger at a valuation of less than $500M; ...