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Microsoft’s (MSFT) new Teams Essentials is dirt cheap – know features
December 03, 2021 06:45 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights The latest version is specially designed for small businesses and has key features like video calls, file sharing, calendaring, and group chat. Teams Essentials is Microsoft’s first standalone service, separate from its Office.....
Square Inc (SQ) changes corporate name to Block
December 03, 2021 05:13 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Square Inc will officially become Block on Dec 10, the company said in a release on Wednesday. Square Inc’s ticker symbol SQ on the NYSE exchange will remain as it is. The company also said there would be no organizational c.....
Who is Parag Agrawal?
November 30, 2021 06:11 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights Parag Agrawal is appointed as the new CEO of Twitter, succeeding Jack Dorsey. Agrawal completed his bachelor’s degree from IIT-Bombay and PhD from Stanford University in Computer Science. He has been with Twitter since 2011. .....
Why is Jack Dorsey stepping down as Twitter CEO?
November 30, 2021 05:09 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyHighlights Jack Dorsey will step down as Twitter CEO. Parag Agrawal has been appointed as Twitter’s new CEO. Bret Taylor has been named as the new board chairman of Twitter. Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) has named Parag Agrawal as the .....
World in panic mode as Omicron arrives
November 28, 2021 11:18 PM AEDT| By AkshayHighlights Omicron has made its way to the UK, Germany, Italy, Israel, Belgium and Hong Kong. WHO has classified the new infection as a “variant of concern”. Omicron or B.1.1.529 strain was first confirmed from a sample collected o.....
Has Bitcoin’s price stabilised after a lean patch past week?
November 24, 2021 05:23 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Bitcoin in the last seven days witnessed a decline in its prices and reached the mark of US$56,299.0, recently. However, it is now showing signs of rebound and may go beyond US$60,000. Further, El Salvador reveals its plans to build.....
The Startup Show: A Show For The Virtual Era
November 24, 2021 04:28 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Theta TV is advised by Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube and Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch Theta TV is advised by Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube and Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch The interview with Randi Zuckerberg covers h.....
Rest Super unveils plan to invest in cryptocurrency
November 24, 2021 01:09 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalThe future is digital, and cryptocurrency, also known as virtual currency, has become a hot topic these days. As Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity across the globe, more and more companies are showing interest in the digital currency. In the .....
Elon Musk ups ante with Yelp downgrade in JPMorgan warrant dispute
November 24, 2021 09:14 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights Tesla-JPMorgan warrant trade dispute took a new turn after Elon Musk threatened the bank to give one-star rating on Yelp in a WSJ interview. The bank said it owes US$162 million from Tesla in a warrant trade case dating back to 2014......
Why is Dogecoin the flavour of the season?
November 23, 2021 04:47 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Dogecoin is the most explored crypto on Google, as per reports. This is partly because of Elon Musk’s endorsement of the meme currency, plus it is cheaply priced. Apart from all the hype around DOGE, one crypto which is .....
US stocks close mixed as Biden renominates Powell as Fed chair
November 23, 2021 09:10 AM AEDT| By Versha JainBenchmark US indices closed mixed on Monday, November 22, as President Joe Biden nominated Jereme Powell as the Federal Reserve chairman for the second time. The S&P 500 declined 0.32% to 4,682.94. The Dow Jones was up 0.05% to 35,619.25. The NA...
Xbox Series X arriving today at Walmart, Black Friday deals: Details
November 23, 2021 04:40 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights Walmart Inc (WMT) is launching an online restock event for Xbox Series X on Monday. The Walmart+ members will have early access to the event. The membership cost is US$12.95 per month. The online event, part of the Black Friday.....
AUKUS: Australia signs crucial Nuclear Submarine Alliance with US & UK
November 22, 2021 08:05 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Australia signs a key deal in nuclear submarine alliance, AUKUS. A trilateral security pact was announced in September this year between the three countries – the US, UK, and Australia. The defence pact was signed to.....
ASIC cautions investors on Cryptocurrency trade
November 22, 2021 06:17 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights ASIC says crypto investors are at their own risk at present. The crypto phenomenon, ASIC believes, is to stay in Australia. ASIC feels regulations for the crypto universe are essential to curb risk for investors. Australi.....
Can Australia lead the global race to renewable energy transition?
November 21, 2021 12:42 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The climate change issues present significant opportunities for renewable energy players across Australia. Australia is believed to be emerging as a globally recognised leader in renewable energy with a strong push for adopting renew.....
How IoT is shaping our daily lives? A glance at its major applications
November 21, 2021 12:39 AM AEDT| By Mohammad ZaidWhether or not you know much about the Internet of Things (IoT) or even understand it, IoT has significantly disrupted our daily lives. Moreover, the extent of convenience, ease and insights offered by IoT devices has prompted even non-tech-savvy p.....
Disclosing the big drama behind Black Friday!
November 20, 2021 01:06 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights This year the Black Friday is on November 26. It’s the door to the festive season. Black Friday is significant for consumers, retailers, and economists. Finally, the startling effects of the pandemic are settling do.....
The fall of Afghanistan’s economy & the rise of humanitarian crisis
November 20, 2021 01:00 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights Summer 2021 changed the lives of thousands of Afghans completely. Recently a report published by the United Nations disclosed that more than 20 million people in Afghanistan are facing food insecurity. Afghanistan is standing on the.....
Gina Rinehart's fortune shines, while Roy Hill makes $4.4B profit
November 19, 2021 09:07 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Rinehart's Roy Hill made a record $4.4 billion profit as commodity prices and exports soared. Rinehart's journey was not easy, as she was burdened by massive debt, but she eventually emerged from it. Within five years, she has .....
Australia, take a deep breath. Busiest auction week is here!
November 19, 2021 06:20 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights The busiest auction week of the year is approaching Sydney. Over a thousand homeowners are looking forward to selling their homes. Since early October, when restrictions were loosened, auction volumes have soared by 91.1%. .....
