Amazon Prime to bet on short-form content to take on rivals YouTube, Facebook

Two persons with knowledge of the development told ET that Amazon is planning to put up under-15-minute videos like music videos, trailers, comedy and how-to videos on its platform.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G1klSX

Microsoft aims to democratise Artificial Intelligence: Rajiv Sodhi, GM, Commercial Partner, Microsoft India

Microsoft will launch AI labs in Indian schools in near future, he added without divulging details.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2TjzcLD

Duty changes on power banks to create Rs 18,000-cr industry by 2025: Manufacturers

ICEA said more than 250 factories for assembly can come up by 2025.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HJBpi5

India leads daily users growth for Facebook in December quarter

The daily active users represented about 66% of the 2.32 bn monthly active users in the December 2018 quarter, Facebook's Chief Financial Officer David Wehner said.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2RuAQIK

Mozilla, other internet bodies red flag IT rule changes; seek fresh consultation

Mozilla and a few other global internet bodies have urged the government to scrap current changes being mulled in IT rules for social media and other platforms.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CVMEOP

Hexaware plans to spend $ 250-300 million on acquisitions in three years

The Mumbai based mid-sized software company’s revenue grew by 11.6% growth to $ 677.7 million in the fiscal ended December 2018.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UsmnyL

Bengaluru is India’s cybercrime capital

In Bengaluru, the high reportage of cases coupled with a lone and understaffed cybercrime police station has led to poor disposal rate of such cases.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FXKJ09

TCS campus offers higher by 50% this year

The hiring momentum reflects TCS's robust pipeline - it has won deals worth $15.8 billion in the nine months of the financial year. The rebound in the mainstay banking and financial services business was a major growth accelerator, along with pickup in its retail and consumer packaged goods business

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2SfNIGT

Global smartphone market declined for first time in 2018

The fourth quarter smartphone shipments for 2018 recorded a decline of 7 per cent, marking it the fifth consecutive quarter of smartphone decline.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G1PlSM

California utility bankruptcy may pinch Indian IT firms

Californian utilities have faced uncertainty for months over the prospect that they could be held responsible for faulty equipment that led to massive wildfires in the US state.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MLMeza

Foxconn to set up Industrial AI R&D centre at Hyderabad

Foxconn Industrial Internet Company, a subsidiary of Foxconn Technology group, has on Wednesday entered into an agreement with the Telangana government to set up the R&D centre.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UqRN8L

India's premium smartphone market logs 8% growth in 2018: Counterpoint

India's premium smartphone segment, above Rs 30,000, witnessed an eight per cent growth in 2018 with Samsung leading the shipment chart with 34 per cent market share, as per Counterpoint Research.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G8C2PO

OnePlus best-selling, Samsung led premium smartphone segment in 2018

OnePlus recorded its highest-ever shipments in a single quarter (Q4), capturing 36 per cent market share to lead premium smartphone segment for three successive quarters.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2t3uZ3n

Cook reveals why iPhones not selling in emerging markets like India

Although Apple CEO Tim Cook skipped mentioning India directly during the company's earnings call with analysts, he stressed that there are several factors why iPhone sales are not picking up in the emerging markets.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Ws4fH8

HCL grows faster than peers, revenue up 5% QoQ on digital push

HCL Tech reported a revenue of $2.20 billion in the December quarter versus $2.05 billion in the quarter earlier.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2RqmxEJ

Google and Facebook face stiff challenge from digital platforms

The online behemoths face a stiff challenge from a host of digital platforms who are gaining ground on the back of amazing reach and content.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2WsCDli

TCS says it can weather slowdown without any layoffs

Though Indian IT is predicting strong growth this year, a slump in US & Brexit may upset plans.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UpCe15

Flagship stores on hold, Apple to open larger retail outlets

To begin with, Apple will open one large outlet each in Delhi and Mumbai to gauge the response to the experiment before adding more stores, said a top Mumbai mall executive.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2DHqS2Z

Is Twitter India head one of the most volatile jobs?

Is the top job at Twitter India full of unforeseen challenges for traditional CEOs who are unable to work their way around the changed dynamics of social media in the digital age?

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Wno02B

Budget expectations: E-commerce, IT sectors look for tax sops, better clarity

Newgen Software chairman Diwakar Nigam urged the government to support IT product companies and offer incentives to boost innovation, providing a level-playing field.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G8LliK

Intel to get $1 bn state grant for $11 bn Israel chip plant expansion

California-based Intel said it would submit a business plan "for continued investment in the company’s Kiryat Gat manufacturing site" in central Israel.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Uq0OPk

Cryptominers biggest threat in cyber world: Report

"The cryptominer may be only part of a larger attack structure. By letting them set up home in your network, you're inviting them to try to gain access to other parts of your environment," Nir added.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Uq1qo5

Mindtree founders hope to stall takeover

Mindtree founders continue their search for a white knight even as they oppose the largest shareholder and Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha’s impending sale of his 21% stake to L&T.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FUwB7Y

Mphasis eyes double-digit revenue from Blackstone

The firm is working with 10 of Blackstone’s 95 portfolio firms and there is enough opportunity for expansion.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Um1oxx

3 years on, Abidali Neemuchwala has several hits, and misses too

During the nine months to December 2018, Wipro grew 5.7%, more than double the growth of 2.7% in fiscal 2018. This pace, however, is slower than larger rivals Tata Consultancy Services at 12.1% and Infosys at 10.1%.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MBkhda

Global IT spending to reach USD 3.8 trillion in 2020: Gartner

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total at USD 3.76 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 per cent from last year, according to research firm Gartner.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Sd7DGz

Now Jio launches an IRCTC like app for booking train tickets

Available on the Jio App Store, the JioRail app also allows Tatkal booking.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2DF8M1H

Wipro plans to double campus hiring this year as company sees growth

As the top four Indian IT companies see resurgence of growth, demand for young talent, who could be trained in newer digital skills, are seeing a steady increase.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2B2hcy3

IBM helping Indian companies become 5G-ready

The US software company is in talks with Indian enterprises, including telcos, to help them define their 5G strategy and build their capabilities to address that demand.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CLmJtc

View: India is losing the Artificial intelligence battle to China, one app at a time

Very soon, Chinese apps will have more data and insights about the next billion Indian internet users than any other platform, including Facebook and Google.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2S86m3z

Global issues notwithstanding, 2019 to be growth year for Indian IT, says C P Gurnani

"Technology is at the core of everything we do, be it solving the skill problem or sustainability issues," Gurnani told.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2B7tkOv

Samsung Galaxy M10 for Rs 7,990, M20 for Rs 10,990 in India on Jan 28

The sources said that the 2GB and 16GB version of Galaxy M10 will be priced at Rs 7,990 and 3GB and 32GB version will cost Rs 8,990.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G1CW0l

Xiaomi app allows users to buy direct from China

Hi-tech Xiaomi products such as smart mouse pads, motion-sensing lights, electric mops, electric toothbrushes and others are listed in the app.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2ReUw31

JioPhone tops handsets market in 2018: Report

​​JioPhone had a 21% share of the overall handset market and commanded 38% of the feature phone segment, which grew 11% in 2018.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Uf1Q0p

Our entrepreneurs can beat the best from the world: Nandan Nilekani

The remarks come amid concerns on how to foster local entrepreneurship in the face of the hyper-competition and pitches for safeguarding the local entrepreneurs' interest being made.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MvkL4o

OPPO to establish manufacturing cluster in Greater Noida

Located at the Industrial Township in Greater Noida, the EMC is expected to receive a total investment of around Rs 3,500 crore over a period of 5-10 years, the company said in a statement.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Mxce11

Smartphone makers seek export incentives to grow India production

The ICEA, whose members include some of the industry's biggest names including Apple Inc, made the proposals in a 174-page document ahead of its annual budget.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CIo97H

Mukesh Ambani aims to become India's 1st Internet tycoon: Report

India's mobile phone customer base reached 1.17 billion in November last year, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2RLuZ6A

Meet Bengaluru's bug bounty hunters

A common feature seen with Bengaluru’s bug hunters is that their parents are unsure whether their child’s work is ethical at all.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CHFqOm

Microsoft waiting to find out why Bing went offline in China

The disruption raised fears among social media users that it was the latest foreign website to be blocked by China.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FMfN2L

It's time to call it quits on old low-cost model: R Chandrasekaran, Cognizant

“The Indian IT industry is on the cusp of change,” Chandrasekaran, said in an interview.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Dyq1Bu

We don't sell people's data: Mark Zuckerberg

"If we're committed to serving everyone, then we need a service that is affordable to everyone," Zuckerberg said in an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Hy3k4o

Sub-Rs 10,000 smartphones may not be so popular anymore, says study

The Rs 10,000-20,000 segment has emerged as most popular, with searches jumping to 57% in the Q4.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CFVJLE

Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology

The leading supplier of network switching gear for phone companies, Huawei Technologies Ltd. is spending heavily to develop its own chips, an area where the US dominates.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FUeNZG

Netflix aims for more original global content

US streaming giant Netflix Inc. said on Thursday that it aims to create more original content targeting global audiences regardless of their nationality or language.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UaVEXh

Microsoft says Bing search engine blocked in China

A search performed on Bing's China website - cn.bing.com - from within mainland China directs the user to a page that says the server cannot be reached.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2T8DPYT

25% lesser wages for Indians: Oracle accused of discriminatiion

The complaint said that non-white employees lost wages of around $400 million between January 2013 and December 2016.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FKWsyP

TCS 3rd most-valued IT services brand globally: Brand Finance

India's Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked third most-valued IT services brand globally in 2018-19, after Accenture and IBM, according to a report by Brand Finance.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2S7okTC

Google created most positive buzz in India in 2018: Report

Google had a Buzz score of 57.2 points, WhatsApp 55.7 and YouTube 52.9 points in the "2018 YouGov BrandIndex Buzz Rankings" in India.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HpuTN9

Indian IT expands market share in global banking services

Recent commentaries from TCS, Infosys and Wipro too suggest that they are making significant gains in the banking sector in North America.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HAoEXg