Instagram adds India-first 'Live Rooms' feature to let users go live with up to 3 guests

The early tests for this feature were done in India

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TCS deploys blockchain-based system to speed up Covid-19 diagnostic test-kit production

As a technology partner to C-CAMP, TCS has developed and deployed a digital supply-chain platform to manage the MSME ecosystem, based on its Data Marketplace solution.

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Oyo has $1 billion to fund operations until IPO, CEO tells employees

The company's focus is on getting revenue per available room to 60% to 80% of pre-pandemic levels across all markets, Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal said.

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Amazon brings macOS to cloud in a boost to Apple app developers

AWS said cloud support for devices with Apple's new M1 chip is in the works, with a launch planned for 2021.

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Honeywell partners with IISc's SID to support startups with societal impact

Honeywell said its funds have been deployed to support six startups including Azooka Labs, Siamaf Healthcare, Protein Design, Mimyk Medical Simulations, HealthSeq Precision Medicine and PathShodh Healthcare.

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Wendy's partners with Rebel Foods to open 250 cloud kitchens in India

Rebel Foods will partner with Sierra Nevada Restaurants, which holds India master franchisee for Wendy's, to develop and operate the US-based fast-food chain's cloud kitchens in the country.

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Zoom's margins dented by booming free user base, cloud costs

Zoom said it had 433,700 customers with more than 10 employees, a 485% increase from a year-ago period but only a 17% increase from the previous quarter.

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