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Will give 5G spectrum for trials to all players, including Huawei: Prasad

Sources said all operators and vendors, including Huawei, will be included in trials.

India will not bar any equipment suppliers, such as China’s Huawei, in the upcoming trials for 5G, with Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday saying the government will allocate airwaves to all telecom service providers for conducting trials of super-fast speed 5G networks.

Huawei rivals western equipment makers, such as Ericsson, and is banned in the US. Many countries, however, have allowed telecom service providers to use Chinese gears. And now, India has also indicated its unwillingness to keep any company out of 5G trials.

The government has decided to give 5G spectrum for trials to all operators in the country, Prasad said on Monday on the sidelines of a telecom event.

This implies that all operators, backed by equipment vendors they…read more

Microsoft takes down 50 web domains used by North Korean hacking groups

The hackers also used malicious software which can access other data on a victim’s computer

Microsoft has said that it obtained a court order allowing it to seize web domains used by North Korean hacking groups to launch cyberattacks on human rights activists, researchers and others.

The US technology giant said on Monday that a federal court allowed it to take control of 50 domains operated by a group dubbed Thallium, which tricked online users by fraudulently using Microsoft brands and trademarks.

“This network was used to target victims and then compromise their online accounts, infect their computers, compromise the security of their networks and steal sensitive information,” said Tom Burt, Microsoft’s vice president for…read more

Sony to LG ThinQ, top 5 portable Bluetooth speakers of 2019

Of the many new Bluetooth speakers launched this year, Business Standard lists the top 5 that were the most impressive

Portable Bluetooth speakers have added more colour to our outings — be it a trek, camping or just a family picnic, now you can carry your music anywhere without much effort. These compact and sturdy portable speakers have made life a lot easier for audiophiles.

From Sony to Ultimate Ears and LG ThinQ, companies captured the mood of the youth in 2019 and brought just what they needed. These speakers not just illuminate local gatherings or little social events, however they likewise have remote helpers to set up an alert for you, take notes, help you to remember birthday celebrations, and play music as indicated by your state of mind. These speakers can be interconnected with no wire for an uproarious sound as one.

This year, we had many new products launched in this segment and we picked the top 5 that impressed us the most:

Of the many launches this year, Business Standard lists top 5 portable Bluetooth speakers that…read more

From Jabra and Bose, top 5 Bluetooth earphones of 2019

Listing top 5 Bluetooth earphones launched in 2019

The year 2019 saw several quality true wireless earphones being launched. But the technology will still take some time before it becomes everyone’s audio accessory. Bluetooth headphones, meanwhile, are not going anywhere in a hurry.

A few people still dread that little earbuds would be lost as they tend to tumble off ears. These individuals still would incline toward Bluetooth. From a huge battery life and commotion crossing out to vivid bass, top names in the Bluetooth headphone showcase offered probably the best highlights that audiophiles adored in 2019. The help for menial helpers — Google Assistant and Siri — made it significantly simpler to go about regular errands separated from tuning in to music. The expansion of the area tracker likewise dazzled.

Some of the best Bluetooth earphone launches wowed audiophiles this year. Business Standard lists top 5 Bluetooth earphones launched in…read more

Top 6 most promising gadgets to look out for next year

From OnePlus ‘Concept One’ smartphone to Microsoft Xbox Series X, Business Standard lists top 6 gadgets that we should look forward to in the new year

From foldable devices to true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones and internet of things (IoT) products, the year 2019 saw several innovations that changed the technology landscape and raised expectations fro m products scheduled to come next year. There is still some time before we learn what 2020 has in store for tech enthusiasts, but there are some products — confirmed or spoken about by manufacturers — that offer a glimpse into what we could expect in 2020.

Listing top 6 gadgets that we should look forward to in the new year:

OnePlus ‘Concept One’ smartphone

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has confirmed that it will participate in the 2020 edition of Consumer Electronics Show, to take place in Las Vegas, US, from January 7. The company will showcase its ‘Concept One’ smartphone, which it says will “demonstrate a vision of both new technology and alternative design approach for the future of smartphones”. Though it may be early to make a guess as to what the smartphone would really offer, I am looking forward to this…read more

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UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming online rights advocates

The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020.

Technology news: The United Nations on Friday approved a Russian-led bid that aims to create a new convention on cybercrime, alarming rights groups and Western powers that fear a bid to restrict online freedom.

The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020.

The panel will work to set up “a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes,” the resolution said.

The United States, European powers and rights groups fear that the language is code for legitimizing crackdowns on expression, with numerous countries…read more

Year in review: CAA, Article 370 flavoured up social media in 2019

Indians are making and devouring substance on their cell phones – directly from TikTok recordings and Netflix shows to news reports shared by loved ones on different WhatsApp gatherings

Technology news: The town squares of Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp were buzzing this year with people debating issues like Citizenship Amendment Act and scrapping of Article 370 with memes going viral, even as these companies battled the menace of fake news, data breaches and attempts by the government to frame rules to make social media platforms more accountable.

With more than 451 million Internet clients (toward the finish of March 2019), India is second just to China as far as month to month dynamic web clients, according to appraisals of industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

Interestingly, about 66 million of these are children aged between 5-11 years, who access internet on devices of their family members, constituting…read more

Tier II cities more prone to cyber security threats: K7 Computing report

Patna is most susceptible, with 47 per cent of its netizens saying they had been attacked

Net users in tier-II cities are most vulnerable to cyber security threats, with Patna being the most susceptible. A staggering 47 per cent of netizens surveyed from that city said they had been attacked. Patna was followed by Guwahati and Lucknow, according to a latest report by IT security solutions provider K7 Computing. The study says that almost three out of every ten Indian cyber users encountered one or more cyberattacks, while metro cities have experienced a similar number when compared to the previous quarter.

Among the metros and tier-I cities, Delhi has seen the highest increase in terms of infection rate, with a growth of six per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis, says the K7 Computing’s Cyber Threat Monitor report for the second quarter of 2019-20. The company uses infection rate, described as the regional percentage of threat events reported to its K7 Ecosystem Threat Intelligence (K7ETI) infrastructure, as a barometer to measure the exposure of netizens grouped by state capitals, tier-1 and tier-2 cities to threats. This includes those who encountered at least one threat event during the period.

According to the study, Patna registered the highest percentile of cyberattacks at 47 per cent compared to the other Tier-2 cities covered in…read more

Year in Review: Why 5G remained a distant dream for India in 2019 too

Despite several developments on the 5G front, the next-generation network connectivity is still nowhere close to being rolled out in India. Here’s why

5G is expected to bring some key improvements to the current generation of mobile networks with regard to data transfer speed, latency and throughput. Besides, the next-generation mobile network is also expected to enable the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, bringing to reality the concept of connected homes, office spaces, vehicles, and more.

Considering the benefits of 5G, at least in terms of what it promises on paper, and given India’s growing demand for data services, it is safe to assume that the technology would help put the country’s dream of a digital economy on the fast track. However, despite several developments on the 5G front, the next-generation network does not appear to be anywhere close to getting rolled out in the country.

Here is an explainer detailing everything you need to know about 5G in India:

What is 5G?

5G is a mobile network touted to offer faster data transfer speeds than the current generation (4G) at a lower latency rate and higher throughput to…read more

A list of popular gaming titles to be launched next year

Here is a list of popular games that are to be launched either in 2020

Technology news: From the advent of subscription-based game streaming services like Apple Arcade and Google Stadia to the rollout of some of the popular gaming titles for mobile platforms, the year 2019 has been a year full of surprises, fun and captivating experiences for the community of ardent gamers. The new year is unlikely to see any let-up in excitement, as some of the most popular gaming titles are scheduled to be launched in 2020.

Listing of popular games that will be launched or undated in 2020:

12 MINUTES (ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE)

Availability: Xbox One, Windows 10 PC

Storyline: 12 Minutes is a real-time top-down interactive thriller with an accessible click-and-drag interface. What should be a romantic evening with your wife turns into a nightmare when a police detective breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder and beats you to…read more