United States of America: News
08 Nov 2019
IndiaJournalist Aatish Taseer, who called Modi 'Divider-in-chief', loses citizenship status
Aatish Taseer has always been a known name in literary circles.
08 Nov 2019
RobotsChina is selling AI-powered killer robots to the Middle East
Despite several warnings from technology moguls, the age of dangerous killer robots, AI-powered machines that require little to no oversight to kill, is here.
07 Nov 2019
IndiaGoogle Pixel 4 XL fails bend test, rather unceremoniously
Thanks to YouTuber JerryRigEverything aka Zack, we know how (less) durable our modern-day smartphones and gadgets are. He has tested hundreds of devices so far and the latest one to face the music is the Pixel 4 XL.
07 Nov 2019
FacebookGoogle or Facebook? Which tech giant pays employees more
Google is the top technology company in terms of pay and employee benefits, a survey has revealed.
06 Nov 2019
FacebookInstagram caught hosting online 'slave markets': Details here
Instagram dominates as one of the most favored places for sharing precious moments with friends and family.
05 Nov 2019
Donald TrumpTurkish forces capture sister of dead ISIS chief Baghdadi
Days after ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed by the United States, Turkey has claimed that it captured the terrorist's elder sister.
05 Nov 2019
TechnologyNow, US schools use app to track kids' bathroom breaks
Teachers often hate giving bathroom breaks to kids who end up using that time to roam around, create nuisance with their friends.
03 Nov 2019
SamsungSamsung unveils world's first laptops with QLED displays
Expanding its portfolio of laptops, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion as the world's first laptops to sport QLED displays.
01 Nov 2019
Karan JoharNetflix, Karan Johar making documentary on controversial Ma Anand Sheela
Netflix has announced a documentary on the life of Ma Anand Sheela, the former personal assistant of Bhagwan Rajneesh or Osho.
01 Nov 2019
Donald TrumpUS House approves process to impeach Donald Trump
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to approve the process of President Donald Trump's impeachment.
01 Nov 2019
Triumph MotorcyclesTriumph announces prices of new Rocket 3 motorcycles
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed the prices of its Rocket 3 line-up for the US and UK markets.
01 Nov 2019
AppleApple bug wiped out over 20 million App Store ratings
Despite offering incredible capabilities, iOS 13 isn't doing as well as Apple would have wanted.
31 Oct 2019
AstronomyIn this US town, using Wi-Fi is illegal. Here's why
As the demands to have Wi-Fi enabled across public places grow louder, it becomes increasingly harder to imagine places without access to wireless internet.
31 Oct 2019
XTwitter is banning political ads globally, says CEO Jack Dorsey
In a major move, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that the microblogging site will stop showing political ads around the world.
30 Oct 2019
TencentMX Player raises $110 million from Tencent: Details here
Popular over-the-top video platform MX Player has raised $110 million in a funding round led by Chinese tech giant Tencent.
30 Oct 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp is suing an Israeli firm for spying on users
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has sued Israeli security firm NSO Group for developing and injecting malware into its messaging service and using the same for spying on over 1,400 people.
29 Oct 2019
Donald TrumpISIS chief Baghdadi buried at sea, afforded religious rites
ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was revealed to have died recently, has been buried at sea, US officials said on Monday.
29 Oct 2019
CaliforniaLakhs, including celebrities, evacuate homes amid devastating California fires
Several lakhs have had to evacuate their homes as multiple wildfires ravaged California, United States on Monday.
29 Oct 2019
IndiaApple AirPods Pro, with active noise-cancellation, launched at Rs. 24,900
As an upgraded version of its existing wireless earphones, Apple has quietly launched the all-new AirPods Pro.
28 Oct 2019
House of RepresentativesUS Congresswoman Katie Hill resigns over alleged affair with staffer
US Congresswoman Katie Hill, on Sunday, resigned from the Congress amid allegations of an affair with a congressional staffer.
28 Oct 2019
RedditThis trick enables RCS messaging on any Android phone
Despite pushing RCS messaging for months, Google has made little to no progress towards making the messaging standard a reality.
28 Oct 2019
DNAUS forces kill ISIS chief: Here's how the operation unfolded
ISIS, the terror outfit which excelled in inflicting fear across the globe with brutal beheading videos and innumerable attacks, lost its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi this weekend.
28 Oct 2019
CaliforniaUS man drops gun, raises hands; cops shoot him anyway
Richard Sanchez (27) was involved in a drunken altercation with family members in San Bernardino, California, United States, when his sister-in-law called 911.
27 Oct 2019
Donald TrumpTrump says ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog'
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the militant group ISIS, was killed in a US military operation in northwest Syria.
27 Oct 2019
ISISWho is Baghdadi, the ISIS chief reportedly killed by US?
If reports are to be believed, ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died.
27 Oct 2019
Donald TrumpHas ISIS chief Baghdadi been killed in US operation?
The United States launched a covert operation late on Saturday night in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the chief of terror outfit ISIS, is believed to have died.
26 Oct 2019
Donald TrumpDonald Trump talks about religious liberty in his Diwali message
On Friday, US President Donald Trump sent Diwali greetings to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists saying the celebration of the festival of lights across the States serves as a reminder for what the country stands for- religious liberty.
26 Oct 2019
AppleHow much Apple spends in making iPhone 11 Pro Max
A month ago, Apple shook the smartphone arena by unveiling the fancy iPhone 11 family.
25 Oct 2019
BrazilIndians no longer require visas to visit Brazil
Indian citizens will no longer require a visa to visit Brazil, said the President of the South American nation, Jair Bolsonaro, on Thursday.
25 Oct 2019
Hong KongHow this 24-year-old became a billionaire overnight
A 24-year-old Wharton graduate just became one of Asia's richest people overnight, adding $3.8 billion to his wealth.
25 Oct 2019
AirbnbYou can now stay at Barbie's Dreamhouse for Rs. 4,300
Growing up, Barbie's plastic Dreamhouse was the stuff of envy for many kids, featuring vibrant interiors, exquisite baths, and a sliding staircase, among other things.
23 Oct 2019
Nepal#NewsBytesExclusive: IIT-Delhi engineer, whose start-up focuses on female-hygiene, gets candid
It's no secret that menstruation invites frowns and tight-lips. No one really wants to talk about it, but there are some who are not only starting conversations but also taking it to another level.
23 Oct 2019
Las VegasUS: Employee scams airline of $785,000 using unique technique
A former employee of the American airline JetBlue could face 20 years in prison for scamming the airline of almost a million dollars.
22 Oct 2019
TechnologyScientists just developed Lithium-ion batteries that can't catch fire
After a number of smartphone explosion cases, scientists have finally taken a step towards developing completely safe Lithium-ion batteries.
22 Oct 2019
IndiaBefore India, Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali in White House
United States President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House on Thursday, three days before the festival of lights will be celebrated in India.
22 Oct 2019
IndiaUS says it supports India, but is concerned about Kashmir
More than two months ago India revoked Article 370, withdrew the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and put the state under a lockdown.
21 Oct 2019
GoogleGoogle Pixel 4 doesn't have complete RCS messaging support
Even with the fanciest of hardware and software, Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL lack some of the most essential features.
20 Oct 2019
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman talks about India-US trade deal
For the second time in a week, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about a trade deal with the United States.
18 Oct 2019
MexicoMexico deports over 300 Indians after US pressure on immigration
In an unprecedented move, Mexico deported over 300 Indians to Delhi via a Boeing 747-400 charter.
