United States of America: News
26 Sep 2020
San Francisco#ComicBytes: Fictional places in DC Universe that have significance
Unlike Marvel, which likes to bring almost every single catastrophic event to New York, DC likes to do so in fictional places.
25 Sep 2020
Las Vegas'Shark Tank' Season 12 shooting starts, amid strict COVID-19 measures
Shark Tank is not bowing down to industry pressures of postponing shoot due to coronavirus pandemic.
25 Sep 2020
David SchwimmerGabrielle Union presents all-black 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' table read for US poll
If you like F.R.I.E.N.D.S, but are critical of the all-white cast of this '90s smash-hit sitcom, now is the time for you to enjoy it all over again.
24 Sep 2020
Black Lives MatterTwo officers shot in US city amid Breonna Taylor protests
Two police officers were shot on Wednesday during protests in the US city of Louisville against a grand jury's decision to not charge any officer in the killing of Breonna Taylor.
24 Sep 2020
World Health OrganizationUK planning "challenge trials" that deliberately expose volunteers to COVID-19
With the world waiting for a coronavirus vaccine with bated breath, the United Kingdom is looking to launch an unusual trial — one wherein volunteers would be intentionally infected with the virus to judge how effective a vaccine is.
23 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra's new software update improves camera performance
Samsung has started rolling out a new update for its recently-launched Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G in the US.
23 Sep 2020
SamsungGalaxy S20 FE (with 120Hz display) launched at Rs. 51,000
As the latest addition to its range of S20 series, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S20 FE (aka Fan Edition). The handset comes as a watered-down version of the Galaxy S20, featuring a 120Hz screen, a triple rear camera unit, and a flagship chipset.
23 Sep 2020
PfizerJohnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine goes into final human trials
In a major development, American pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has launched the final trial of its COVID-19 vaccine.
23 Sep 2020
Nokia 2Nokia 2.4 and 3.4 launched; 8.3 5G's availability details announced
HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 as its latest budget offerings. The handsets come with HD+ screens, entry-level chipsets, and up to triple rear cameras.
23 Sep 2020
IndiaChinese soldiers seen crying on way to Indian border
A viral video showing crying soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has given quite the opportunity to Taiwanese media to mock China.
22 Sep 2020
University Of CaliforniaGetting COVID-19 and flu together increases risk of death: Experts
With the world still scrambling to find a vaccine for coronavirus, experts have warned that the impending flu season could make matters worse.
21 Sep 2020
Electric VehiclesBird launches foldable 'Air' electric scooter at $599: Details here
American micro-mobility and ride-sharing company Bird has launched an affordable new electric scooter - Bird Air.
21 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpJoe Biden claims 200,000,000 have died of coronavirus in US
Democrat Joe Biden, who is challenging President Donald Trump for the White House, made a gaffe by saying 200 million have died of coronavirus in the United States when in reality the death toll is 204,122.
21 Sep 2020
WeChatNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok ban delayed, WeChat ban blocked, and more
Over the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.
21 Sep 2020
Uttar PradeshTaj Mahal re-opens after months. No couple poses, allowed
Taj Mahal, the Mughal monument that has hosted renowned personalities, re-opened today, six months after coronavirus-linked curbs made it off-limits to visitors.
20 Sep 2020
Donald Trump#WeeklyRecap: Potential life on Venus, Apple's new hardware, and more
This week, a number of developments were noted in the world of technology, including an unexpected - and still unconfirmed - case of alien life discovery.
20 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpEnd of TikTok's woes? Trump approves Oracle's bid for TikTok
TikTok finally appears to be finalizing a way to prevent itself from getting banned in the United States.
19 Sep 2020
WorldMass shooting in Rochester, New York; 2 dead, 14 wounded
In a tragic incident, two people were killed in a mass shooting in New York, the United States, the police said.
19 Sep 2020
FacebookTikTok CEO asks Instagram, Facebook to help fight US ban
A few hours ago, the US Department of Commerce issued an order to ban the downloads of TikTok and WeChat apps, and limit their functionality.
18 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 goes on sale (not in India)
Samsung's flagship and the successor to Galaxy Fold, the Galaxy Z Fold2 is now available in select countries such as the US, UK, Singapore and Thailand among others.
18 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpPlea of 169 Indians against Trump's H-1B visa move rejected
A United States judge has turned down a plea by 169 Indians challenging President Donald Trump's decision to suspend H-1B visas till the end of this year, a move widely criticized by tech giants.
17 Sep 2020
SonySony's latest flagship offers 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chipset
Expanding its range of flagship smartphones, Japanese tech giant Sony has launched the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2). It will go on sale in select markets later this year.
17 Sep 2020
San FranciscoUS city considers lowering local voting age to 16
San Francisco city in the United States is considering lowering the local voting age to 16 from 18.
17 Sep 2020
AppleBookings for Ford Endeavour Sport SUV begin at select dealerships
US automaker Ford is expected to unveil its Endeavour Sport SUV in India this month.
17 Sep 2020
OnePlus#LeakPeek: OnePlus to launch its first 64MP camera smartphone
OnePlus is gearing up to launch its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G (codename: Billie) in the US.
16 Sep 2020
Captain AmericaChris Evans turns over asset goof-up smartly, harps on voting
These are the times when Chris Evans probably wished his fans stayed less active online.
16 Sep 2020
FlipkartChinese giant Tencent pumps money into Flipkart: Details here
Chinese tech giant Tencent is pumping money into Flipkart, India's leading online shopping platform.
16 Sep 2020
MicrosoftWilliam H. Gates, father of Bill Gates, dies at 94
William H. Gates, the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, died at the age of 94, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, the family announced.
15 Sep 2020
Warner BrosWarner Bros. not willing to share 'Tenet's box-office collections
Christopher Nolan's Tenet is facing an unusual backlash, although the audience is doing every bit they can to support and enjoy the film at theaters by risking their lives.
14 Sep 2020
Independence DayCoronavirus vaccine won't be available for all before 2024-end: Poonawalla
Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), that has taken up the mammoth task of mass-producing the vaccine for novel coronavirus, asserted that the vaccine will not be available for the entire world before the end of 2024.
11 Sep 2020
GoogleGoogle Pixel 4a's pre-orders now open in eight more countries
Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a is now up for pre-orders in some more countries including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK via the online official Google Store.
11 Sep 2020
HuaweiNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok sale deadline likely to be missed, more
Last night, multiple reports suggested that ByteDance is likely to miss the September 20 deadline for finalizing the sale of TikTok's US assets.
10 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpUS elections: Donald Trump's campaign has already spent $800 million
United States President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election later this year, is facing a cash crunch with his campaign just 60 days ahead of the Presidential elections.
10 Sep 2020
ZomatoZomato raises Rs. 760 crore from Tiger Global: Details here
In a major step forward, Zomato has raised Rs. 760 crore ($102 million) in funding from US-based investment firm Tiger Global Management.
10 Sep 2020
San FranciscoCalifornia wildfires leave 3 dead; smoke turns skies orange
With over two dozen fires raging across the US state of California, residents in the San Francisco area and neighboring regions are witnessing orange skies due to the smoke and ash.
10 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpTrump knew coronavirus was deadly, downplayed threat, claims Woodward's book
Much before coronavirus took the first life in the United States, President Donald Trump understood the severity of it, but chose to mislead the public, a new book by journalist Bob Woodward claims.
10 Sep 2020
MotorolaMotorola launches another foldable phone (not in India)
Motorola has launched its foldable smartphone, the Motorola RAZR 5G in the US. It is a successor to the Motorola RAZR 2019.
09 Sep 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize: Here's why
United States President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a deal between adversaries Israel and UAE, reports said on Wednesday.
08 Sep 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft officially confirms small, affordable Xbox Series S: Details here
Hours after several leaks suggested that an affordable Xbox is in the works, Microsoft has made the news official.
08 Sep 2020
PaytmNewsBytes Briefing: Apple, Google under investigation, and more
In the updates since last night, Italy's competition authority launched six investigation cases into the cloud storage services operated by Google, Apple, Dropbox.
