[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] Electric vehicle maker Nio says new China entity to draw investment of 7 billion yuan FILE PHOTO: NIO ES8 electric SUVs are seen displayed at the second media day for the Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] How Amazon's dominance is more visible during a pandemic Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel interviews co-director of the Institute for Local Self Reliance Stacy Mitchell about her critique of Amazon’s power in America’s marketplace. As Amazon becomes more essential infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic, Nilay … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] Coronavirus pandemic inspires demand for UV airplane cleaner (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that ultraviolet light could be inserted into coronavirus patients was widely panned on Friday, but a California company thinks it’s a perfect solution for decontaminating airplanes. A device … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] Interface Live: Casey Newton and Sarah Frier talk Instagram’s hidden history Part of The Verge‘s Interface Live series, silicon valley editor Casey Newton talks with Bloomberg reporter Sarah Frier about her new book No Filter, which delves into the history of Instagram and how … Read more
What is Aarogya Setu app and how it works Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on air to address the nation on Tuesday and announced the extension of lockdown till 3 May. During the address the Prime Minister also mentioned Aarogya Setu application and emphasized that all citizens should download the app to help the fight … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] Cyber Security Today – COVID-19 hiring and sob story scams, Apple and Google partner on contact tracing, cops make arrests and more COVID-19 hiring and sob story scams, Apple and Google partner on contact tracing, cops make arrests and more Welcome to Cyber Security Today. … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] Coronavirus Outbreak: Is plasma therapy the miracle cure the world has been waiting for? The top medical research body of India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on Thursday, has approved a clinical trial for plasma treatment for people who are infected with … Read more
Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival for Sikhs and Hindus. It is usually celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year. It marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Pahela Baishakh: The Bengali new year is celebrated as Pahela Baishakh on 14 … Read more
[responsivevoice_button rate=”1″ pitch=”1.2″ volume=”0.8″ voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Story in Audio”] John Krasinksi, David Ortiz and the Red Sox delight hospital workers John Krasinski and John Krasinski on a unicorn. Some Good News/YouTube This week on Some Good News, John Krasinski delved into the world of fan art, dropped Marvel and The Office references, and brought … Read more
Dutch telecommunications towers damaged by 5G protestors: Telegraaf AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Several Dutch cellular broadcasting towers have been damaged by arson or sabotage in the past week by opponents of a rollout of a new 5G telecommunications network, newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Saturday. The paper said there have been 4 such incidents in the … Read more
Samsung Flags Chip Recovery, Shrinking Phone Market Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic would hurt sales of smartphones and consumer electronics this year, while demand from data centres would fuel a recovery in memory chip markets. Chief Executive Kim Ki-nam said the coronavirus and US-China trade disputes were casting a … Read more
Samsung Display to End All LCD Production by End 2020 South Korean panel maker Samsung Display has decided to end all of its production of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in South Korea and China by the end of this year, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. Samsung Display, a unit of South Korean tech giant … Read more
Amazon India’s four year old grocery delivery app Prime Now — which launched as Amazon Now in 2016 — is all set to shut down, as it failed to grow in the way that Amazon had hoped. Moving forward, people will be able to order groceries, and other items like electronics with a two … Read more
Vitamin D is crucial for immune health — make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D is important for many functions in your body, not just your bone health. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to extend shutdowns, quarantines and social distancing measures — many people are wondering how to keep themselves well. You know that … Read more
Facebook launches new chat app for couples Facebook Inc on Tuesday launched a new messaging app for couples called “Tuned” that allows them to chat, share photos and music as well as have a timeline of shared memories. The app is currently available only on Apple’s App Store in the United States and Canada, … Read more
Americana Legend John Prine Dies at Age 73 Due to Coronavirus Americana legend and revered singer-songwriter John Prine died Tuesday (April 7) from complications of COVID-19, Billboard has confirmed. The two-time Grammy-winning artist was 73. Prine’s family revealed his diagnosis on March 29. In a message posted to social media, his family let fans know … Read more
As the world scrambles to find a cure for COVID-19, health experts have suggested boosting the body’s immune system may help minimize the affects and hasten the recovery from the disease. Ayurveda helps boost immunity against COVID-19 | Image © – 123R They say ayurvedic herbs such as tulsi, cinnamon, black pepper, shunthi (dry ginger) … Read more
Covid-19: India may open export of hydroxychloroquine but domestic consumption, neighbours first priorities India has received a lot of requests for export of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine even days after it put the potential cure for coronavirus in the prohibited list of export items. Highly placed sources told India Today TV that India is looking … Read more
Bengaluru specialist cured Prince Charles who was tested COVID-19 positive Prince Charles infected with corona virus Britain’s news of a COVID-19 pickup was reported at Buckingham Palace. However, there is a sense of relief.Prince is recovering from cancer. How quickly did he recover? The Union Minister of State for Ayush Division of India answered this … Read more
Google to release your location data to help fight coronavirus pandemic Google (GOOGL) is publicly releasing the data it’s already collecting about people’s movements during the coronavirus pandemic. The company said it plans to publish a series of “Community Mobility Reports” to show the types of places people are visiting across 131 countries and … Read more
Jackie Chan Urges Fans to Wear Face Masks: ‘Protecting Yourself Is Protecting Your Family’ “If you have to go out, please remember to wear your face mask and wash your hands frequently,” Jackie Chan said in a video message to fans Jackie Chan is sending an important message to his fans around the world regarding … Read more
Google is donating $800 million to help with coronavirus crisis Google announced in a blog post on March 27 that it will be offering $340 million in Google Ads credits to small businesses that have an account with them. “As the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen around the world, it’s taking a devastating toll on … Read more