Microsoft reports $29.1 billion revenue with 19% YoY growth in Q3 2018, Office products grow 16%

Microsoft has announced third-quarter results ended on 30th September 2018. When compared to the last fiscal year, the revenue is increased by 19% resulting in $29.1 billion, operating income is $10.0 billion with an increase of 29%, the net income was $8.8 billion with 34% increase, and the diluted earnings per share was $1.14 and increased 36%. Continue reading “Microsoft reports $29.1 billion revenue with 19% YoY growth in Q3 2018, Office products grow 16%”

Amazon opens up ‘Alexa for Business’ to third-party devices

Alexa for Business

Amazon Web Services (AWS) back in 2017 announced Alexa for Business, giving companies the ability to build custom and scalable voice experiences with Alexa. The company now announced that device makers building with the Alexa Voice Service can now create fully integrated solutions, so their products can be registered with Alexa for Business and managed as shared devices in organizations. Continue reading “Amazon opens up ‘Alexa for Business’ to third-party devices”

Google Maps gets ‘Follow’ button to get store updates, deal in the ‘For You’ tab

Google Maps

Google had added a new ‘Follow’ button to Maps that allows users to follow places right from the app. Once you’ve followed places, news from them—like events, offers, and other updates will appear in the For you tab.
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Google rolls out support for Lens in Google Images

Google Lens Preview

Google has announced users can use Lens to search for information in an image like a landmark in a travel photo or wallpaper in a stylish room.  Similar to Lens in the Google Assistant and Google Photos, Lens in Google Images identify things within an image you might want to learn about and shows you similar ones. Continue reading “Google rolls out support for Lens in Google Images”

Facebook brings Music feature to profiles and Stories, expands Lip Sync Live to pages

Facebook Music

Facebook has launched the ability to add Music on Facebook Stories and is expanding Lip Sync Live, and soon will be making it possible to add songs to your Profile. With this new additions, users can add a song to photos and videos they share to Facebook Stories. Continue reading “Facebook brings Music feature to profiles and Stories, expands Lip Sync Live to pages”

Google is making it easier to review and delete your recent search activity

Google Search

Google has announced that it is making it easier for users to make a decision about their data directly within the Google products they use every day, starting with Search. Without ever leaving Search, you can now review and delete your recent Search activity, get quick access to the most relevant privacy controls in your Google Account. Continue reading “Google is making it easier to review and delete your recent search activity”

Apple and Samsung fined $5.7 million each by Italian anti-trust watchdog over slowing down phones

Apple

Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics 5 million euros ($5.7 million) each over reports suggesting both the companies slowed down their phones through software updates. the Cupertino company was hit with an additional 5 million euro fine for failing to give clear information about how to maintain or eventually replace handset batteries. Continue reading “Apple and Samsung fined $5.7 million each by Italian anti-trust watchdog over slowing down phones”

TeamViewer 14 brings Augmented Reality pilot mode, Smart adaptive compression and more

TeamViewer 14

TeamViewer secure remote connectivity software has released TeamViewer 14 Preview. Along with substantial feature updates and performance improvements, the new release refines remote support market by giving users access to pioneering Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities with TeamViewer Pilot. Continue reading “TeamViewer 14 brings Augmented Reality pilot mode, Smart adaptive compression and more”

Coca-Cola India, Vodafone Idea business services and eBest IoT team up to introduce IoT enabled connected coolers

Coca-Cola India has collaborated with Vodafone Idea Business Services and eBest IoT, to introduce state-of-the-art Connected Coolers across the country. The IoT enabled fleet of Connected Coolers will enable Coca-Cola to understand consumer behavior.  Continue reading “Coca-Cola India, Vodafone Idea business services and eBest IoT team up to introduce IoT enabled connected coolers”

HP introduces new Spectre x360 15 and x360 13 convertible laptops with Intel Core 8th gen processors

HP has introduced the redesigned the Spectre x360 13 and HP Spectre x360 15. These come with Bang & Olufsen audio and come with aluminum CNC machining. The dual chamfer design makes the lid easier to lift from three sides. There is also a privacy camera kill switch allows the user to electrically turn off the webcam when not in use. Continue reading “HP introduces new Spectre x360 15 and x360 13 convertible laptops with Intel Core 8th gen processors”

Mozilla Firefox 63 brings Enhanced tracking protection to block third-party cookies, search shortcuts and more

Mozilla

Mozilla today has released Firefox v63 that is mainly aimed at “removing cross-site tracking” which the company is calling Enhanced Tracking Protection. It is also rolling things out off-by-default and starting with third-party cookies. Continue reading “Mozilla Firefox 63 brings Enhanced tracking protection to block third-party cookies, search shortcuts and more”

Facebook Messenger 4 update with simplified navigation, customizable chat bubbles, dark mode and more rolling out

Facebook Messenger 4

Facebook today announced that it is rolling out a new, simplified version of Messenger dubbed Messenger 4. The company in a survey found that 7 out of 10 users say simplicity is the top priority in a messaging app. The new Messenger will have three tabs instead of nine; your conversations, both one-to-one and groups. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger 4 update with simplified navigation, customizable chat bubbles, dark mode and more rolling out”

Google acknowledges Android fraud that was stealing millions in fake ad revenue, has removed those apps and blacklisted sites

Google

Owing to the new aspects of an ad fraud operation across apps and websites that were monetizing with numerous ad platforms, Google in the past week removed apps involved in the ad fraud scheme, so they can no longer monetize with Google. Continue reading “Google acknowledges Android fraud that was stealing millions in fake ad revenue, has removed those apps and blacklisted sites”

OnePlus teases camera improvements with OnePlus 6T

OnePlus is scheduled to launch the OnePlus 6T in a week and the company has been actively teasing the device on social media and their OnePlus forums. New to join are the details regarding the camera. Pete Lau, the company CEO has just posted a camera sample of a night shot.  Continue reading “OnePlus teases camera improvements with OnePlus 6T”

Saregama, Harman Kardon team up to launch Carvaan Gold with 130+ stations, companion app

Saregama Carvaan ChampagneSaregama has entered into a strategic partnership with audio brand Harman Kardon, by HARMAN, for the launch of  next generation of Carvaan range of products. The first product from this partnership, Carvaan Gold has been launched just in time for festival season.  Continue reading “Saregama, Harman Kardon team up to launch Carvaan Gold with 130+ stations, companion app”