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Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt
As per data on April 19, 18 states and UTs have shown an improvement than the national average doubling rate, Ministry of Health and Family Affairs Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a briefing.
 "Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt")
Instagram's inside story
No Filter has a deceptively simple goal: 'To bring you the definitive inside story of Instagram'
 "Instagram's inside story")
Google to waive ad fees for publishers as part of journalism relief fund
The larger expense for publishers are deals with Google and other technology partners that help them auction off ad slots
 "Google to waive ad fees for publishers as part of journalism relief fund")
Zoom not a safe platform, says MHA advisory; SpaceX, Google ban use
The advisory further gives detailed instructions on the safe use of the platform including security configurations through website and app
 "Zoom not a safe platform, says MHA advisory; SpaceX, Google ban use")
Google slows new hiring due to Covid-19, looks to invest in strategic areas
This has been the most drastic action by the web search giant since the Covid-19 pandemic began battering its advertising business several weeks ago
 "Google slows new hiring due to Covid-19, looks to invest in strategic areas")
Soon, you can find coronavirus testing centres on Apple Maps: Details here
Apple Maps will be able to show information like the place name, the associated healthcare provider, contact phone number and website
 "Soon, you can find coronavirus testing centres on Apple Maps: Details here")
Apple books new coronavirus domain name after Google collaboration
Apple and Google are launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces
 "Apple books new coronavirus domain name after Google collaboration")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Google-Apple join hands for contact-tracing
From two Silicon Valley giants joining hands, to WHO's warning against lifting lockdowns, to Russians having some fun at home
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Google-Apple join hands for contact-tracing")
Apple, Google join hands on 'contact tracing' technology to curb Covid-19
Smartphones powered by Apple software and Google-backed Android operating system would be able to exchange information
 "Apple, Google join hands on 'contact tracing' technology to curb Covid-19")
Google must negotiate copyright payments with media: French regulator
The agency said it "requires Google, within three months, to conduct negotiations in good faith with publishers and news agencies on the remuneration for the re-use of their protected contents
US approves Google request to use US-Asia undersea cable for data traffic
Google agreed to operate a portion of the 8,000-mile Pacific Light Cable Network System between the US and Taiwan, but not Hong Kong.
Covid-19 lockdown: You can find food, night shelters on Google Maps, Search
Google, in a statement, said it is working closely with state and central government authorities to surface the locations of these relief centres
 "Covid-19 lockdown: You can find food, night shelters on Google Maps, Search")
Google to reveal user location data to help governments tackle coronavirus
No "personally identifiable information," such as a person's location, contacts or movements, will be made available, the post said
 "Google to reveal user location data to help governments tackle coronavirus")
Google, LG premium phones might not get Qualcomm's flagship SoC: Here's why
HMD Global also did the same thing recently with the launch of the Nokia 8.3 smartphone
 "Google, LG premium phones might not get Qualcomm's flagship SoC: Here's why")
Coronavirus pandemic: Google data shows how interest in travel dropped
Google data also allows one to see searches about the virus relative to other searches on the platform
 "Coronavirus pandemic: Google data shows how interest in travel dropped")
Google announces new coronavirus website; offers education, local resources
At the top of the site, there's an information box describing virus symptoms, treatment and prevention tips from the World Health Organisation
 "Google announces new coronavirus website; offers education, local resources")
IT ministry to Twitter, Facebook, Google: Help tackle fake news on Covid-19
Apart from genuine advice on hygience practices, plenty of misinformation is also being propagated, even as most platforms have announced strict steps against such content
 "IT ministry to Twitter, Facebook, Google: Help tackle fake news on Covid-19")
Industrial revolution to slack: Here's a brief history of remote working
Google Hangouts, makes collaboration easy; can hold video conferences and live-stream meetings
 "Industrial revolution to slack: Here's a brief history of remote working")
Google appoints Karan Bajwa as Managing Director for India Cloud business
Prior to IBM, Bajwa worked with Microsoft for nine years, his last role being the Managing Director for the company's operations in India
 "Google appoints Karan Bajwa as Managing Director for India Cloud business")
Tech giants join hands to fight coronavirus-related fraud, misinformation
In a joint statement, the companies said they are working closely together on COVID-19 response efforts.
 "Tech giants join hands to fight coronavirus-related fraud, misinformation")
