Twitch launches ‘Suspicious User Detection’ tool to track ban evaders

Twitch is reportedly stepping up its efforts to curtail harassment, with a new tool powered by machine learning to identify people who could be trying to avoid bans. It is the company’s most recent addition for dealing with issues lik....

Samsung to supply new auto chips for Volkswagen’s infotainment system

South Korean electronics major Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. will supply advanced auto chips to Volkswagen AG. The new chips will be integrated in the German automotive giant’s upcoming infotainment system which is currently being deve....

Thermo Fisher claims its tests can detect Omicron variant accurately

The emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which has forced some countries to once again seal off their borders, is being seen as a catalyst to prolonging the pandemic. The accurate detection of the variant is a major concern, how....

Motorway obtains unicorn status following a USD 190 Mn Series C funding

U.K-based secondhand car auction platform Motorway has reportedly secured USD 190 million in Series C funding round. This has allowed the startup to acquire a unicorn status, with a total valuation of more than USD 1 billion. The funding r....

Spotify found testing TikTok-style short vertical video feed in its app

Spotify is reportedly testing a TikTok-style vertical video feature in its popular music streaming app.  The option will allow users to scroll through the vertical music videos as well as either like them or skip them. Sources claimed....

General Motors to deliver Hummer electric pickups starting December

Edition 1 model of Hummer pickup accounted for 80% of the total reservation. The EV pickup truck boasts a driving range of 329 miles. Automotive giant General Motors Co will reportedly start the delivery of its GMC hummer EV from Decem....

Pokémon GO creator Niantic raises USD 300 Mn to build its own metaverse

Niantic, the creator of the popular Pokémon GO, has reportedly raised USD 300 million from global investment manager Caotue at a valuation of USD 9 billion. The San Francisco-based AR game developer will use the fresh funds to develo....

Canada limits 5G around airports over aircraft interference concerns

Much to the surprise of the telecom industry, the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada has reportedly decided to limit some 5G services that could possibly interfere with radio altimeters, which are c....

Lockheed Martin, STEM Punks partner for future space workforce growth

Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) is reportedly partnering with the STEM education provider STEM Punks, to provide the Australian Defense Force with advanced military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) solutions. This collaboration is a par....

U.S. planning to invest billions to expand COVID-19 vaccine production

The United States is reportedly planning to make substantial investments to improve its COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing capacity. The country intends to produce at least a billion doses by the second half of 2022. This decision is driven by....