Google is crazy and Apple must be stopped, Epic CEO slams companies for Android, iOS fee systems

Epic CEO, Tim Sweeney, has called Google “crazy” and urged that “Apple must be stopped.” If you are wondering why the boss of the company that is behind Fortnite is lashing out at Google and Apple, it is about the duopoly that they have in the mobile phone app distribution market. Sweeney said…

Elon Musk’s net worth rises sharply as Tesla m-cap crosses $1 trillion

US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has joined the elite club of companies that have a market capitalisation of over $1 trillion. Tesla reached the milestone after its stock crossed $1,000 for the first time following a 14.5 per cent rally on the NASDAQ index. The US electric carmaker’s stock rallied after…

California bars forced non-disclosure clauses in severance agreements

California will bar companies from requiring non-disclosure agreements in settlements with employees over workplace harassment claims under a bill signed into law on Thursday in a win for tech workers who championed the proposal. The Silenced No More Act had been co-sponsored by Ifeoma Ozoma, who quit Pinterest Inc…

Petrol, diesel prices hiked sharply after day’s gap. Check latest fuel rates

State-run oil marketing companies hiked fuel prices sharply on Thursday even as global crude oil rates declined for the second consecutive day. Petrol and diesel rates across the country have been hiked by 25 paise and 30 paise, respectively. Petrol costs Rs 101.64 per litre in Delhi and Rs 107.71 per litre in Mumbai.…

TRAI will not allow telecom companies to offer tariffs to lure customers to switch networks through MNP

HIGHLIGHTS The regulator noted that such offerings are discriminatory and contravene current rules around pricing. The move has come after TRAI considered all the aspects to ensure transparency, uniformity, and protection to subscribers and has gone into effect. TRAI also noted that operators need to realise that…

Sebi Mulls Rules to Make Controlling Shareholders Accountable

Sebi, the capital markets regulator, is considering rule changes to hold controlling stakeholders accountable from the current structure that focuses on regulating the so-called promoters or founders, as more companies with diversified shareholdings line up for initial public offerings. “With almost all…

Infosys AGM: Nandan Nilekani says tech-giant hired 19,230 graduates in India

IT major Infosys recruited 19,230 graduates in India and 1,941 outside India to serve the burgeoning demand for digital acceleration, Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of Infosys said on Saturday.”We continue to strengthen our talent pool by recruiting 19,230 graduates in India and 1,941 outside India to serve our…

Japan’s new train called “Panda Kuroshio”

JR West Japan and Adventure World has team up to launch their new design of train from July 23, 2020. the speciality of design is that it is in the form of cute little panda made up with the consideration of the theme SDG (Sustainable development goals) . “Panda Kuroshio” (Panda Black & White) train was…