Apple Lied: Epic; FRSH is a reality..and more
Apple Lied: Epic Games’ CEO
Why did Apple break its promise to allow Fortnite back under its rules? Apple cites three reasons: 1) they won, 2) Epic “statements since the court’s decision”, and 3) the way we launched direct payments in 2020.
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Digital HQ by Slack brings audio and video conversations to your team
You don’t have to be in the same place, or even the same time zone, to be productive. With Slack’s new audio and video features, it’s easier than ever to collaborate with your team, customers and partners.
Hero motor urges end to petrol-run two-wheelers by 2027
India’s biggest electric-scooter maker has called for the nation to end sales of gasoline-powered two wheelers by 2027 to speed up a switch to clean vehicles that has fallen behind other countries like China.
Freshdesk launched at UnPluggd conference in 2011 - and it’s time for more such startups.
The next edition of #UnPluggd has been announced - go ahead and register (grab 70% discount on tickets).
Audi India launches new electric car that can go from 0 to 100kmph in 3.3 seconds.
German luxury car manufacturer, Audi added two fully electric four-door coupes – the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT to its range of electric vehicles in India.
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Flipkart launches marketplace ‘Flipkart Xtra’ to onboard part-time job seekers
E-commerce firm Flipkart on Wednesday said it is introducing a separate marketplace model ‘Flipkart Xtra’ to give flexible earning opportunities to individuals, service agencies and technicians.
WHO chief thanks India for announcing resumption of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today thanked Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for announcing the resumption of COVID-19 vaccine shipments to the COVAX global pool in October.
Plea in SC seeks social security benefits for Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato workers
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court praying for social security benefits for gig workers working at companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy and Zomato.
U.S. to donate millions more Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses to poorer nations
The move announced Wednesday represents an expansion of the companies’ existing agreement with the U.S. government to provide extra vaccine doses at a not-for-profit price for less-advantaged nations, and brings the total number of doses to be supplied for donation to these countries to a billion.
LIC IPO: India likely to block Chinese investment
India likely to block Chinese investment in LIC’s mega IPO Premium.
No more ambulance sirens; India will soon replace it with traditional flute and tabla music
Ambulance horns are to be replaced with the sounds of the flute, tabla and other traditional musical instruments on roads in India.
Facebook tech chief, Zuckerberg’s close friend Mike Schroepfer to step down in 2022
Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer is stepping down from the social media company, taking on a part-time role while longtime executive Andrew Bosworth will replace him next year.
FreshWorks lists; valued at $13 billion
Today is the realisation of a major milestone for Freshworks. So, I feel like an Indian athlete who has won a gold medal at the Olympics. I’m excited about what’s next for Freshworks and what a global product company from India can achieve Today is day zero for Freshworks and the beginning of so much more,” said Gireesh Mathrubootham, founder and chief executive officer, Freshworks.
Quad to help India produce 1 bn vaccine doses to boost global supply: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said that the Quad alliance will help India produce at least one billion vaccine doses to boost global supply by the end of 2022.
Twitter is working to stop tweets from disappearing as you read them
If you use the software frequently, you may have noticed tweets will sometimes disappear from view just as you’re partway through reading one.
Walmart, Flipkart sign MoU with Tamil Nadu govt, to support MSMEs
Walmart and Flipkart on Wednesday announced the signing of memorandum of understanding with the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Tamil Nadu to establish long-term cooperation for providing capacity building support.
India’s Oyo to file for $1 billion IPO
The seven-year-old startup, founded by 27-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, is planning to raise as much as $1.2 billion in the IPO, banker sources said, requesting anonymity discussing private matters.
Bengaluru at rank 23 in the top 30 global startup ecosystems list
Bengaluru now ranks 23 in the top 30 global startup ecosystems list by the Startup Genome.
Compensation of ₹50,000 to kin of those who died of COVID-19, recommends Indian government
The government of India recommended the states to pay ₹50,000 to the families of those who died due to COVID-19.
Piyush Goyal launches National Single Window System for investors, businesses
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday soft launched the National Single Window System for businesses and said the portal will usher in freedom from the legacy of running to government offices for approvals and registrations.