Tech Show: Not Just Startups – Top News and Events

‘Not Just Startups’ is TechPluto’s weekly series that packs top startup and tech news from across the globe. The only news that makes it to ‘Not Just Startups’ series is what’s worth your time. This is where news appears before becoming a trending one. #8 DISNEY CREATES MAGIC BENCH Scientists at Disney have created the first augmented reality bench that…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 27, 20170Comments

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Snapdeal accepts Flipkart’s buyout offer of $900-950 million

The two companies were at loggerhead over the acquisition terms comprising the subsidiary firms of Snapdeal. Finally, the suspense has come to an end. Flipkart-Snapdeal acquisition saga has come to fruition. As Snapdeal has reportedly accepted the Flipkart's offer of $900-$950 million. The Snaldeal board has approved the Flipkart's offer of $900-$950 million for the acquisition. The…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 26, 20170Comments

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AI war is here: Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg

The real AI war might not happen in near future. But two of tech's most brilliant and powerful personalities are in a war of words over the issue of AI. It is Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg. The future of mankind will depend on the technologies that these guys are working on. Tesla is famous…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 26, 20170Comments

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SoftBank looking for multi-billion dollar stake in Uber

SoftBank's interest in Uber has grown as it is reported that it is looking to purchase multi-billion dollar stake in Uber. After its investment spree in Uber's rival, Grab in Southeast Asia. The hunger for more investments in ride hailing services has only seen a rise from SoftBank. It is cleverly positioning itself into a better…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 26, 20170Comments

Google is adding new features for the safety of users

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Google introduces SOS alerts for its map and search services

Google is adding new features for the safety of users to its map and search services. If a user is in midst of a crisis his or hers priorities change while using the internet. In such a scenario. A user would want to move into a safety zone. The internet usage is directed towards getting out…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 26, 20170Comments

Facebook is serious for its video creators

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Facebook acquires Source3 content rights startup to protect video creators

Facebook has bought a startup, which would help it to fight against the video pirates. The startup is Source3 which has the technology to detect the violations of intellectual property and tracks down the illegal sharing of copyrighted videos. Facebook is serious for its video creators. Facebook is not just acquiring the startup but also some members…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Amazon’s $80 million bid for Indian payments firm FreeCharge

Amazon has reportedly made a bid to acquire digital payment startup FreeCharge for $50 million to $80 million. The firm is under the control of Snapdeal. A person with direct information on the news told the media about Amazon's interest in FreeCharge. The negotiations are private and the person doesn't want his name to go public. However,…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 25, 20170Comments

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India will ban self-drive cars to protect jobs

Self-driving cars are all the rage right now around the world. With several countries pushing for self-drive technology. Well-known firms are making the headlines by introducing their own versions of the self-drive technology. From Tesla to Google, self-drive seems the likely future of the transport. However, it's not for India. As its Transport minister, Nitin…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Google CEO Sunder Pichai joins Alphabet’s board of directors

Sunder Pichai, Google's CEO will join the parent company Alphabet's board of directors as a member soon. The announcement came on Monday through Alphabets investor news blog. Sunder Pichai's elevation has come after his strong performance with Google. The news blog mentions that as CEO of Google, Sunder Pichai has been doing a good job. He has…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Nissan to launch semi-autonomous driving in the US

Nissan is close to bringing its semi-autonomous driving feature in the US. The automaker will launch its ProPilot Assist feature on its cars for the US citizens. Nissan will launch an exclusive version specifically meant for the US roads. Nissan launching semi-auto drive in the US will have considerable impact in the self-drive category. The initial launch is…

ByTechPluto StaffJuly 24, 20170Comments

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