Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn is launching a live video feature on its app to enable users to broadcast real-time videos. The beta version of “LinkedIn Live” is first launching as an invite-only feature in the US, and it remains unclear if and by when would the feature be available for everyone to create LinkedIn […]
Archives for 2019
Google releases Hire recruitment automation service in UK
Google has finally unveiled its Google Suite-powered Hire recruitment platform in the UK, more than six months after it was launched in the US. The platform was first announced at Google I/O in June 2017 and was released a year later in its key markets (ie., the US). It’s an HR automation platform that allows […]
Healthcare providers slowly embrace benefits of hybrid cloud
The healthcare sector is increasingly adopting hybrid cloud environments, although it’s been a slow process so far, with just 19% of healthcare providers currently taking advantage of mixed public and private cloud infrastructure. Nutanix’s healthcare Enterprise Cloud Index Report predicted that adoption would rise to 37% in the next two years as healthcare organisations realise […]
Indian parliamentary panel’s summons to Twitter may not hurt revenues
An Indian parliamentary panel’s summons to representatives of Twitter, including CEO Jack Dorsey, is unlikely to hurt the social media platform’s advertising and marketing revenue, experts said. Companies have not yet expressed any concerns over advertising and promotions on the platform, they said. However, repeated and sustained pressure from the panel or government authorities may […]
View: It’s time to tame the social media beast
By Prashant Reddy,Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Twitter’s management has reportedly declined an invitation by the parliamentary department-related standing committee (DRSC) on information technology to discuss the issue of ‘safeguarding citizens’ rights on social/online news media platforms’. Many commentators have been backing Twitter. They see the social media company’s behaviour as a ‘snub’ to the […]
How e-commerce FDI norms put an end to juicy deals for online shoppers
The rejig of FDI guidelines for e-commerce marketplaces forced players such as Flipkart and Amazon to restructure their affiliations with sellers and brands. According to a survey of over 10,500 customers from over 60 cities, 50% of shoppers said they felt discounts offered by online marketplaces had come down post the change on February 1. […]
Amazon wants sellers to go all out as it reduces commission charges
Amazon has reduced its commission charges as it looks to shore up sales from independent sellers and increase the number of vendors on its platform in a quest to promote itself as a friendly marketplace. The commission has been cut by about 35% for prominent fashion sellers and by more than 50% on certain FMCG […]
Payments industry divided on RBI proposal to regulate sector
The Reserve Bank of India’s intention to regulate payment gateway service providers has received a mixed response from industry players, with some welcoming the move and others cautioning that close regulatory scrutiny may cause operational challenges and stifle innovation. The central bank had last week announced it will release a white paper for discussion and […]
Major Container Security Flaw Threatens Cascading Attacks
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Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter Hacked and Remotely Controlled
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