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The shine on a new red ball lasts for roughly around 60-70 minutes but in case of a new pink ball, it can last well over a session, giving fast bowlers the feel of a new ball for about 30 overs. read more

Deposit growth at the biggest US banks slowed to 2.2% last year, the lowest level since 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence read more

Along with Pixel smartphones, Google’s game streaming service will also support Chrome OS tablets such as the Pixel Slate, Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and HP Chromebook X2. read more

The artificial voices of Siri, Alexa or Google, and their often awkward responses, leave no room for doubt that we are not talking to a real person. read more

In addition to providing smart recommendations based on places you rate and visit, you’ll now be able to follow pre-selected Local Guides and discover new locations thanks to their reviews. read more

Want more from your portable speaker? Here’s the Lumiford 2.1 Stereo Subwoofer Dock. read more

WSJ, which carried out an investigation and published the findings on its website, claims the actions undertaken by Google sometimes come in response to requests or pressure from various interest lobbies, business entities and even governments. read more

Google Search results for word pronunciations will now show a practice option for you to pronounce words correctly. read more

Microsoft Project xCloud preview will be available in India next year. Here’s what you need to know about Microsoft’s new cloud-based gaming platform. read more

With RCS on Android, when you and your friends message each other with new chat features, you can chat over Wi-Fi or mobile data, send and receive high-resolution photos and videos, and see if people have received your latest messages. read more

After enrolling, participants using Apple Watch and iPhone can contribute useful data around movement, heart rate and noise levels, captured during everyday activities, from taking a walk to attending a concert. read more

The investigation, led by the Texas attorney general’s office, is known to have focused on Google’s search and digital advertising businesses since it began in September. read more

Google Pay has so far partnered with Citigroup and a small credit union in Stanford University for the account checking feature. read more

Google Maps’ new translation feature will speak out loud the name and address of locations. This feature will be available for Android and IOS later this month. read more

As India celebrates Children’s Day to mark the birth anniversary of its first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Thursday, Google marked the day by releasing a dedicated doodle for the occasion. read more