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Minimally invasive, precise robotic surgeries carving path into India
A year after entering India directly, US-based Intuitive Surgical sees a huge market for its surgical robotics system da Vinci
 "Minimally invasive, precise robotic surgeries carving path into India")
Robots could be trained to recognise human emotions, finds study
The study was conducted by researchers form Warwick Business School, University of Plymouth, Donders Centre for Cognition at Radboud University in the Netherlands, and the Bristol Robotics Lab
 "Robots could be trained to recognise human emotions, finds study")
A tech veteran with a mission to automate Indian enterprises with robotics
Former Siemens, SAP, Microsoft exec and current head of RPA software firm Blue Prism in India, Peter Gartenberg believes large enterprises in the country have miles to go in adopting automation
 "A tech veteran with a mission to automate Indian enterprises with robotics")
Samsung has fixed Galaxy Fold, but it's not yet ready for most: Here's why
Rather than a polished device for the masses, the Fold seems to be a showcase for Samsung's vision of the future of mobile computing
 "Samsung has fixed Galaxy Fold, but it's not yet ready for most: Here's why")
Samsung anniversary sale: Discount on smartphones, wearables, TVs, and more
The Samsung anniversary sale, currently live on the company's official online sales platform, is valid until October 13
 "Samsung anniversary sale: Discount on smartphones, wearables, TVs, and more")
Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders to resume from October 11: Details here
Consumers can log onto Samsung's official online store at 12 pm on October 11 to pre-book the Galaxy Fold
 "Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders to resume from October 11: Details here")
Digital privacy at stake? 10 Tips to avoid leaving tracks around internet
Here are some ways to surf the internet safely in an age where privacy is everything
 "Digital privacy at stake? 10 Tips to avoid leaving tracks around internet")
Sign up & pay later: Pune Startup forearmed its users against a cash famine
After a successful pilot in the Baner-Pashan area, Paylatr is expanding to Koregaon Park in Pune
 "Sign up & pay later: Pune Startup forearmed its users against a cash famine")
Are you a little slow in typing on phone? Here's how you can do it faster
Get those index fingers off your screen
 "Are you a little slow in typing on phone? Here's how you can do it faster")
World's first self-styled space trader scopes out a $43-billion industry
Nagasaki's startup, Space BD Inc. wants to become a one-stop shop for companies looking for room on rockets, offering technical advice and matching them to launch operators
 "World's first self-styled space trader scopes out a $43-billion industry")
Using iPhone 6s models? Apple says some of them may suddenly stop working
The iPhone 6s line originally went on sale in September 2015, but was officially discontinued in September 2018 with the launch of last year's iPhones
 "Using iPhone 6s models? Apple says some of them may suddenly stop working")
US, allies ask Facebook for backdoor access to encrypted messages
Facebook would continue to work with authorities to strike a balance between privacy concerns and fighting crimes
 "US, allies ask Facebook for backdoor access to encrypted messages")
Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders begin today: Hands-on, specs, price, & more
Priced at Rs 1,64,999, the Galaxy Fold is India's first smartphone with a bendable screen. Deliveries for pre-orders will start from October 20
 "Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders begin today: Hands-on, specs, price, & more")
After FB, Netflix, more US tech giants turn to India for new apps release
Besides organic growth, acquisitions are another strategy for these companies in India, especially since they are facing more scrutiny back home and in western Europe
 "After FB, Netflix, more US tech giants turn to India for new apps release")
Facebook to block offensive content globally if asked by EU courts
In a closely watched judgment, the European Court of Justice said EU law "does not preclude" courts from ordering "the removal of information or to block access worldwide," a statement said
 "Facebook to block offensive content globally if asked by EU courts")
Visa, Mastercard waver as Facebook's Libra faces regulatory heat
Facebook announced plans to launch the digital currency in June 2020, in partnership with other members of the Libra Association set up by the U.S. tech giant to manage the project
 "Visa, Mastercard waver as Facebook's Libra faces regulatory heat")
Spotify announces Premium Family plan in India at Rs 179 per month
The plan gives family members living under one roof more choices to customise music streaming and podcasts, with ad-free, on-demand music listening experience
 "Spotify announces Premium Family plan in India at Rs 179 per month")
Reliance Jio announces Diwali offer: JioPhone price slashed to Rs 699
Jio is making the JioPhone available for a special price of only Rs 699. This is Rs 800 less than the current price of the JioPhone
 "Reliance Jio announces Diwali offer: JioPhone price slashed to Rs 699")
Flipkart Big Billion sale: Deals on phones from Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo & more
The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale started on September 29 and will continue until October 4
 "Flipkart Big Billion sale: Deals on phones from Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo & more")
Amazon festival sale: Best deals on Samsung, Xiaomi and other budget phones
The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale started on September 29 and will continue until October 4
 "Amazon festival sale: Best deals on Samsung, Xiaomi and other budget phones")
