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Microsoft ends push notifications for Windows 7, 8 phones

Notification services will continue to function for Windows Phone 8.1 at this time and newer phones running Windows 10 Mobile are still fully supported.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

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I should pay significantly higher taxes, says Bill Gates

Gates, the second richest man in the world after Amazon's Jeff Bezos, did not mince his words when it came to the Republican tax law, which cut taxes for corporations.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

Microsoft commits $500 million for new startup initiative

Microsoft "Reactorsa are physical spaces where entrepreneurs, developers, investors and the business community can come together to interact, learn and share.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Amazon now world's third-most valuable company

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man, not just at present, but of all time as Amazon's market cap is $702.5 billion.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Wipro, Tata Steel among 135 most ethical companies

IT services and outsourcing provider Wipro Limited and Tata Steel Ltd are the two Indian firms that have been selected among 135 world's most ethical companies for 2018.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

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Airbus to pay over $98mn to settle German corruption probe

The European aviation and defence company Airbus confirmed on Friday that the German prosecutor has terminated an investigation against the company on bribery allegations.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

JD.com signs partnership with Fung Retailing to revolutionize retail experience in China, Asia

JD.com and Fung Retailer aim to develop a new retail format for China and Asia.

Feb 3, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

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Samsung optimistic despite total smartphone shipments decline

Samsung, which witnessed a decline in the mobile business earnings in the fourth quarter of 2017, on Wednesday said the demand for smartphones is expected to rise owing to the growing replacement needs for premium smartphones.

Jan 31, 2018

By IANS

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Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan to float own hospital for employees

Three giant firms in the US -- Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase -- announced on Tuesday their intention to create a company that will provide healthcare for their US employees.

Jan 31, 2018

By IANS

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Google Home fails to recognize Jesus, bars device from answering questions about all religious figures

Google Home's incapability to answering questions about Jesus has led the company to bar the device from answering questions about all religious figures, the media reported.

Jan 29, 2018

By IANS

Alphabet launches cybersecurity firm Chronicle

Alphabet launches cybersecurity firm called Chronicle

Chronicle is a "cybersecurity intelligence platform" designed to aid entities better manage and understand their own data.

Jan 25, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Xiaomi beats Samsung as top smartphone vendor in India

Research firms Counterpoint Research and Canalys have agreed that Xiaomi outgunned Samsung sales-wise in the final quarter of 2017.

Jan 25, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

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European Commission to fine Qualcomm $1.23b

Qualcomm isn't paying US$1.23b EU fine

The European Commission wants to fine Qualcomm for abusing its dominant stance in the market from 2011 until 2016 with its dealings with Apple.

Jan 25, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Amazon's first checkout-free grocery store opens in Seattle, more stores to take off in 2018

Amazon.com Inc has officially opened its first grocery store that has no sales people, no cash registers and no checkout lines.

Jan 22, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Amazon raises Prime monthly memberships by about 20%, maintains yearly rate

Amazon.com Inc raised the monthly fee for its fast-shipping and video-streaming service Amazon Prime by nearly 20 percent, but maintained the yearly rate.

Jan 22, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

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