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Gmail is about to get dynamic. Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday plans to demonstrate a software programming system that would enable emails to feature continuously updating information and greater interactivity. Users could see automatically updated flight information in a booking confirmation email. They could fill out surveys without leaving a message or review close-up shots of…

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Ride-share titan Uber on Tuesday revealed that its losses last year swelled despite signs in the final three months that it was stemming the red ink. Figures reported by The Information and confirmed by AFP showed that Uber’s losses in 2017 grew to $4.5 billion (roughly Rs. 28,800 crores) from the $2.8 billion (roughly Rs.…

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Getty Images and Google have announced a partnership according to which, the tech giant can now display US-based stock photo agency’s content within its various products and services. “This (multi-year global licencing) agreement between Getty Images and Google sets the stage for a very productive, collaborative relationship between our companies,” Dawn Airey, CEO, Getty Images,…

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Nvidia’s upbeat current-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday underscored surging demand for its graphics chips used in data centres, gaming devices and cryptocurrency mining, sending its shares up as much as 12 percent in extended trading. The company, which also reported better-than-expected quarterly results, is reaping the benefits from the launch of its Volta chip architecture…

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Pyeongchang Winter Olympics organisers confirmed on Sunday that the Games had fallen victim to a cyber-attack during Friday’s opening ceremony, but they refused to reveal the source. The Games’ systems, including the Internet and television services, were affected by the hack two days ago but organisers said it had not compromised any critical part of…

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