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AOL on a shopping spree; buys out TechCrunch

AOL on a shopping spree; buys out TechCrunch

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Internet services entity AOL Inc has announced three acquisitions, including technology blog TechCrunch as part of an effort to bolster its content offerings.

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Twitter has replaced its recognisable bird logo with the letter 'X' as its new official mark marking the latest major shift since Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform.

Apple introduces Watch Ultra 2 with new S9 chip

Apple introduces Watch Ultra 2 with new S9 chip

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook and his team launched the Apple Watch Ultra 2. According to a report by US-based tech portal TechCrunch, the Ultra 2's design looks quite similar to that of the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, which means the most significant upgrade is on the inside. Like the new Series 9, the Ultra 2 will be powered by Apple's S9 SiP, which has 5.6 billion transistors and a four-core neural engine as well as a U2 ultra wideband location chip.

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

BlackRock has again reduced the valuation of its share in edtech firm Byju's - this time to about $1 billion, TechCrunch reported on Friday, citing disclosures made by the US-based asset manager. This is 95 per cent less than its peak valuation of $22 billion in 2022. The markdown comes at a time when the company is facing a multitude of challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting and legal disputes with lenders.

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

All you want to know about iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Both versions come up with the dynamic island feature that first debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and the USB-C type charging. As per The Verge, an American technology-based website, the iPhone 15 also has an OLED Super Retina display, which supports Dolby Vision content with 1,600 nits of brightness. The peak brightness of this display is 2,000 nits in sunlight, double that of the iPhone 14. Apart from this, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus also has an improved camera system.

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technology executive, is "helping out" Twitter's new owner Elon Musk as he revamps the social media giant following its acquisition by the billionaire entrepreneur.

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Quick commerce startups hope to race towards better days. Can they crack the execution code?

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Internet giant Google is keen to buy the popular micro-blogging service Twitter.

Now, a WhatsApp for small businesses

Now, a WhatsApp for small businesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A beta version has already been launched in select markets.

Facebook in talks to buy Whatsapp: Report

Facebook in talks to buy Whatsapp: Report

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The mobile messenger has 1,000 million daily active users globally and delivers about 1 billion messages per day.

Verizon to buy AOL for $4.4 billion

Verizon to buy AOL for $4.4 billion

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The offer of $50 per share is a premium of 17.4 per cent to AOL's Monday close.

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

According to The Telegraph, Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, tweeted, "Ok, umm, huge rumour: Google to launch Facebook competitor very soon "Google Me," very credible source" on June 28.

Yelp walks away from Google deal

Yelp walks away from Google deal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Reportedly, the two companies have had conversations for several years, but a more serious round of acquisition talks began two months ago.

Remove cap on H-1B visa: LinkedIn CEO

Remove cap on H-1B visa: LinkedIn CEO

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

CEO and founder of popular site LinkedIn Reid Hoffman on Thursday urged the US Congress and the Obama Administration to remove the cap on H-1B visas, which enable foreign nationals to live and work in the United States.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Patil will help shape policies and practices to help the US remain a leader in technology and innovation.

Twitter in talks to acquire ZipDial, says report

Twitter in talks to acquire ZipDial, says report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Founded in 2010 by Sanjay Swamy, Valerie Rozycki, and Amiya Pathak, ZipDial is a cloud-based mobile and analytics platform, which help companies reach out their targeted audience and do marketing through 'missed calls'.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you don't, you are making yourself more vulnerable to hackers, stalkers and thieves.

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Google has acquired Flutter, a San Francisco-based company founded by two persons of Indian origin - Navneet Dalal and Mehul Nariyawala.

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

According to global wealth intelligence and prospecting company Wealth-X, Buffett topped the list of the 10 biggest single charitable donors of 2014.

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Automation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and virtual reality would demand more jobs.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Sikka expected to tame attrition at Infosys

Sikka expected to tame attrition at Infosys

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Infosys has tried to bring stability to the troubled company, which was struggling to maintain its growth momentum in the changing dynamics of technology industry.

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The deal will build the most significant media platform in the world.

Afraid to start-up? Here's help!

Afraid to start-up? Here's help!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here's how you can keep yourself and your team high on confidence.

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sabyasachi Mishra who scored a perfect 100 with just two months of preparation shares his study secrets.