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Amazon debuts another free video streaming service, this time in India
Amazon has launched a new free video service, MiniTV — but it's only available in India, at least for now.
Jon Fingas05.15.2021
India reportedly stalls China-made device launches in push for local production
India has reportedly stalled the launches of China-made WiFi devices from Dell, Xiaomi and others to help spur locally-made tech.
Jon Fingas05.08.2021
Google will freeze auto-renewing Play Store subscriptions in India
The Google Play Store is freezing auto-renewing subscriptions and free trials in India following new rules in the country.
Jon Fingas05.01.2021
Facebook temporarily blocked searches for 'resignModi'
Facebook temporarily blocked searches for a hashtag that called for the resignation of India’s prime minister.
Karissa Bell04.28.2021
India orders Twitter to pull tweets criticizing its COVID-19 response
India has ordered Twitter to pull dozens of tweets criticizing the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jon Fingas04.24.2021
Instagram Lite reboot squeezes the app into a 2MB package
Instagram Lite has been boiled down to a package that'll take up just 2MB on your phone.
Daniel Cooper03.10.2021
Amazon begins using three-wheeled EVs for deliveries in seven Indian cities
Amazon has partnered with Mahindra Electric to add 100 of its electric three-wheelers to its delivery fleet in India.
Saqib Shah02.23.2021
Amazon will build Fire TV Sticks in its first Indian manufacturing line
Amazon has announced that it will start manufacturing Fire TV sticks in India, marking the first time it has built any devices in the nation.
Steve Dent02.16.2021
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey launch a Bitcoin development fund
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has teamed up with rapper and Tidal chief Jay Z on a new endowment to fund bitcoin development starting in Africa and India.
Steve Dent02.12.2021
Twitter says it won't block activists, journalists and politicians in India
Twitter has said in a blog post that it won’t block the accounts of politicians, journalists and activists in India, despite being ordered to do so by the Modi government.
Steve Dent02.10.2021
India's government threatens to jail Twitter employees unless they block critics
India’s government has warned Twitter that it must obey its orders to remove “inflammatory content” or employees will face potential jail time.
Steve Dent02.04.2021
India will propose a law banning private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
India is planning to introduce a law that would ban private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and help set up an official currency instead.
Jon Fingas01.31.2021
Amazon follows Netflix with mobile-only video subscriptions in India
It's in recognition that more people have access to phones and want to watch Amazon's shows.
Daniel Cooper01.13.2021
OnePlus unveils its first smartband
As expected, OnePlus is jumping into the wearable market. The company announced the OnePlus Band today, a cheap and cheerful fitness tracker bound for India. The centerpiece is a 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 126 x 294 resolution and, according to XDA Developers, P3-wide color gamut.
Nick Summers01.11.2021
Sony is launching the PS5 in India on February 2nd
PlayStation gamers in India will finally have the chance to get their hands on a PS5 within a few weeks’ time. The official PlayStation India Twitter account has announced that Sony’s new console will be available in the country on February 2nd. As TechCrunch suggests, the launch could indicate an improvement in Sony’s supply chain, allowing the the tech giant to release the console in a new region.
Mariella Moon01.01.2021
Tesla will reportedly start selling the Model 3 in India next year
CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company will move into the country soon.
Kris Holt12.28.2020
Apple puts another manufacturer on probation after India factory riot
Apple has put another manufacturer on probation after pay problems at a Wistron India plant prompted a riot.
Jon Fingas12.19.2020
Facebook reportedly hesitated to remove Indian extremists over risk to staff
Facebook reportedly 'balked' at banning an extremist group in India after its security team warned of possible retaliation against staff.
Jon Fingas12.13.2020
India's new ride hailing rules cap driver hours and limit surge pricing
India has instituted its first rules for ride hailing apps like Uber and Ola, and they set limits on driver hours and surge pricing while hiking pay rates.
Jon Fingas11.29.2020
Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes and protests in 15 countries
Demands include improved pay and safety conditions, and transparency over privacy and user data.
Kris Holt11.26.2020