Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi Helped Wearables Market Grow in Q1 2020: IDC

A USB key has gone on sale in the UK priced around US$350. The manufacturers claim the device uses ’quantum holographic catalyzer technology’ to protect a family home against 5G. However, a security research firm investigated and found the USB key is simply an empty 128mb USB drive with a new sticker.

Hulu announced its new service called ’Hulu Watch Party’ which allows you to simultaneously stream shows or movies with your friends on Hulu. Only the subscribers who have opted for the $12 per month no-ads plan can avail this service. The providers add that the subscriber must be over the age of 18 to participate in the watch party.

Microsoft unveiled a new Package Manager tool, known as Winget, to aid developers in quickly searching and installing commonly used developer tools. However, according to app developer Keivan Beigi, the developer of open-source package manager Appget, Microsoft’s tool has been heavily inspired by his own work, after the company contacted Beigi in 2019 and expressed interest in acquiring Appget.

Google is exploring an investment in Vodafone Group’s struggling India business. As per reports, the tech giant is considering buying a stake of about 5% in Vodafone Idea. The process is at an early stage. Last month, Facebook agreed to invest $5.7 billion for a 9.99% stake in Reliance Industries’ digital arm, Jio, which competes with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel in India’s telecom market.