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  • Bhopal Vendor’s Wacky Jingle for Selling Spicy Mixture to Attract Customers Amuses Internet; Watch Viral Video

    Bhopal, September 7: Vendors usually try unique styles to sell their products and to gather the eyeballs of customers. Previously, an almond seller’s video got viral on social media from West Bengal and now a salty mixture seller’s video is currently being circulated on social media in which he could be seen singing his song ‘Ti Ti Ti Tees ka Namkin’ to attract more customers. The viral video is from Bhopal and the name of the vendor is Naseem Ahmed who came up with this unique song to sell his product. Video of Vendor Selling Fruits in Weirdly Funny Way Goes Viral; Netizens Burst Out Laughing.

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    Talking about his song, Naseem Ahmed told ANI, “I have been working as a seller of snacks for 6 years, before that I used to work as a mechanic. 35 years I did the work of repairing a two-wheeler, I had a problem with my back, so I started this work. Yes, I think my style is different, this is my most different way, this idea came to me in such a way that I sell mixtures in a lot of fun way, seeing the children and having fun makes me children happy.” “People tell me that these days you have become very famous, I got a call from Delhi in the morning from a TV channel, newspaper, I got a call from Mumbai a while back, yes I do feel happy because of this,” he added. The video of the mixture seller is currently getting viral on social media and people are loving the song ‘Ti Ti Ti Tees Ka Namkeen’. Ahmed said, “I love to do my job in this way and even people enjoy my song, and I enjoy selling snacks like this too.”

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Ex-Amazon Web Services Engineer Convicted of Hacking Data of 100 Million Customers

    San Francisco, June 19:  A former female engineer of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Cloud arm of commerce giant Amazon, has been found guilty of hacking into more than 100 million customers’ cloud storage systems and stealing data linked to the 2019 Capital One breach.

    Paige Thompson, 36-year-old former tech worker, was convicted in the US District Court in Seattle of seven federal crimes connected to her scheme to hack into cloud computer data storage accounts and steal data and computer power for her own benefit. Amazon Sells Bucket for Rs 26,000 After Discount, Baffled Netizens Ask ‘What Kind of Loot It Is’

    She was arrested in July 2019 after Capital One alerted the FBI to Thompson’s hacking activity.

    Thompson is scheduled for sentencing by US District Judge Robert S. Lasnik on September 15, the US Department of Justice said in a statement.

    “Thompson used her hacking skills to steal the personal information of more than 100 million people, and hijacked computer servers to mine cryptocurrency,” said US Attorney Nick Brown.

    “Far from being an ethical hacker trying to help companies with their computer security, she exploited mistakes to steal valuable data and sought to enrich herself,” Brown added.

    Thompson was found guilty of wire fraud, five counts of unauthorised access to a protected computer and damaging a protected computer. The jury found her not guilty of access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.

    “She wanted data, she wanted money, and she wanted to brag,” Assistant US Attorney Andrew Friedman said.

    The intrusion to Capital One accounts impacted more than 100 million US customers. The company was fined $80 million and settled customer lawsuits for $190 million.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jun 19, 2022 01:09 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Amazon Glow Now Available for All Customers in the US

    San Francisco: After a few months of invite-only sales, tech giant Amazon on Tuesday announced that Amazon Glow is now available for all customers in the US and it will come with a library of Amazon Kids+ games, visual arts activities, books and other features. Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen With ANC, Wireless Charging Support Launched in India at Rs 11,999.

    The Glow experience combines elements of a game system, a children’s library and an arts-and-crafts centre with video chat and an interactive projected space. The result creates a new way for kids and remote loved ones to have fun enjoying the same content at the same time.

    “We know a majority of parents say it is challenging for their kids to stay engaged on traditional video calls, and, let’s be honest, stay in one place,” Joerg Tewes, General Manager, Amazon Glow, said in a statement.

    “Glow is like a giant virtual recreation room bursting with fun, creating a magical experience that captivates kids and delights the entire family. Customers have told us that ‘Glow Time’ happens all the time in their homes as kids embrace the new direct access they have for fun with distant family members,” Tewes added.

    During video calls on Glow, kids connect with pre-approved loved ones that parents invite to the experience, and see them on a built-in 8-inch HD touchscreen display. In turn, Glow’s front-facing camera ensures those using the free Glow app on a mobile device can see and interact with the little ones in their lives. Using Glow’s large, 19.2-inch projected touchscreen, kids play games, read stories, create art, scan physical objects and learn together simultaneously with remote loved ones.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Mar 29, 2022 05:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Customers Barred From Using Apple, Google Pay Services After US Imposed Heavy Financial Sanctions

    New Delhi/Moscow, February 27: Thousands of Russian customers have been barred from using Apple Pay and Google Pay services after the US imposed heavy financial sanctions on the country for invading Ukraine.

    Customers at several banks in Russia reported they were unable to use their bank cards with Google Pay and Apple Pay. According to a statement by Russia’s Central Bank, customers of banks that fell under the sanctions (VTB Group, Sovcombank, Novikombank, Promsvyazbank, Otkritie) will not be able to pay with cards of these banks abroad.

    “Also, the cards of these banks will not be able to be used with Apple Pay, Google Pay services, but standard contact or contactless payment with these cards is available in full throughout Russia,” the Central Bank informed.

    Google Pay and Apple Pay aren’t as popular in Russia as they are in the US, The Verge reported late on Saturday. Russia’s most popular mobile payment service was the Russia-owned Sberbank Online, followed by YooMoney (formerly Yandex Money) and QIWI, two other Russian payment service providers. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Agrees to talk with Russia in Belarus; Vladimir Putin Puts Nuclear Deterrence forces on Alert.

    Last reported figures showed that 29 per cent of Russians use Google Pay while 20 per cent use Apple Pay. The US has put sanctions on Sberbank and VTB Bank, two of Russia’s biggest financial institutions, while the UK froze the assets of five Russian banks.

    The White House has also announced that the US, joined by European nations and Canada, will remove some Russian banks from SWIFT, the payment system used for most international financial transactions.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Feb 28, 2022 09:01 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Vodafone Idea Cautions Customers Against Online, KYC Frauds After Subscribers Getting Calls and Messages From Unidentified Numbers

    Vodafone Idea Cautions Customers Against Online, KYC Frauds After Subscribers Getting Calls and Messages From Unidentified Numbers

    New Delhi, July 29: Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) on Thursday cautioned customers against online and KYC frauds, after it noted that some subscribers were getting calls and messages from unidentified numbers seeking updation of KYC details.

    The company warned that clicking on any unverified link or sharing any details could lead to data and information theft from the mobile device, and result in other serious consequences.

    “It has been brought to our notice that some Vi customers are getting SMS and calls from unidentified numbers asking them to update their KYC immediately,” VIL said in a statement.

    Sounding out a warning against such unauthorised calls and messages, VIL said its “customers are advised to not give their KYC details or share any OTP with anybody on a call, and should not call back on these numbers or click on any link mentioned in the SMS.” Supreme Court Dismisses All the Applications Filed by Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

    The fraudsters, at times, pose as company representatives and threaten unsuspecting users with SIM block if KYC is not done. They may also seek certain confidential information from customers, under the pretext of verification, the telco said, urging users not to fall for such scams.

    “All customer communication from the company is only done from the SMS ID ‘ViCARE’. Any SMS being acted upon which is not originating from ‘ViCARE’ is strictly not advisable,” VIL said.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Airtel Introduces ‘Secure Internet’ Service for All Xstream Fiber Customers, Priced at Rs 99 per Month

    Airtel Introduces ‘Secure Internet’ Service for All Xstream Fiber Customers, Priced at Rs 99 per Month

    New Delhi: To help users stay away from cyber threats while working online, Airtel Xstream Fiber on Tuesday launched a highly relevant online service – ‘Secure Internet’ – that blocks malware (including viruses), high-risk websites and apps in real-time. The online service is available for all Airtel Xstream Fiber customers, for a monthly subscription of Rs 99. The company said that it can block these activities in real-time by leveraging Airtel’s network security apparatus for all devices connected to the Airtel Xstream Fiber, through Wi-Fi. Airtel BlueJeans Video Conferencing Platform Launched in India, to take on Reliance JioMeet, Zoom.

    “We, at Airtel, are obsessed with making digital experiences for our customers better and safer through innovation. Work and children’s studies have all gone online with the pandemic,” Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel, said in a statement.

    “Along with the speed and reliability of broadband, security is now a key requirement for customers. Secure Internet is an easy to activate and highly effective solution for making the internet, safer for our customers,” Sharma added.

    ‘Secure Internet’ offers multiple security modes for varying customer needs, from remote working to online classes. With its Child Safe and Study Modes, customers can block websites and applications with unwanted, adult/graphic content not suitable for children. India saw a 300 per cent spike in cyber-attacks during 2020 as per data compiled by CERT-In. Around 59 per cent of Indian adults have been a victim of cybercrime in the past 12 months, according to the sixth annual Norton Cyber Safety Insights report.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jul 07, 2021 09:21 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Vivo India Successfully Delivers 1 Lakh Smartphones at the Doorstep of Its Customers in a Month: Report

    Vivo India Successfully Delivers 1 Lakh Smartphones at the Doorstep of Its Customers in a Month: Report

    New Delhi: Global smartphone brand Vivo on Thursday announced that it successfully delivered one lakh smartphones between May 10 to June 10 at the doorstep of its customers, via its unique Vivo Smart Retail Initiative (VSR). The first of its kind click-to-mortar model allows the customer to experience and buy Vivo products and services from the safety and convenience of their homes. Vivo V21e 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC Launched in India at Rs 24,990; Check Features, Variants & Specifications.

    “The year 2020 was a time of extreme stress and uncertainty for business. So, we decided to create this unique lead generation platform last year to provide business continuity to our partners during the unprecedented crisis,” Nipun Marya, Director- Brand strategy, said in a statement.

    Reiterating its continued commitment towards mainline retail and enabling business continuity through an agile solution, the company launched Vivo Smart Retail Initiative last year. The initiative, which helped bridge the gap between retailers and consumers in the post-pandemic world, has benefitted retail partners with an average increase of 10 per cent in business (in value terms). The company successfully managed to achieve this landmark figure with the support of 7000 retailers and 6000 Vivo Brand Ambassadors (VBA’s).

    “Vivo Smart Retail’ has been a successful customer-centric innovation, and we are delighted to witness such an overwhelming response!” Marya said. “This initiative is a testament to our commitment to ensure our consumers’ safety and wellbeing while providing business continuity for our retail partners,” he added.

    The innovative model was launched last year to cater to the pent-up smartphone demand across the country by leveraging the brand’s vast retail network while adhering to all statutory requirements and regulations of the Government. As a responsible corporate, Vivo helped retailers regain their business footprint and ensure they can address consumer queries in an efficient and streamlined manner.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jul 02, 2021 08:52 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Realme TechLife Brand DIZO Partners With Flipkart To Deliver Its Products to Customers’ Doorstep

    Realme TechLife Brand DIZO Partners With Flipkart To Deliver Its Products to Customers’ Doorstep

    New Delhi: DIZO, the first brand under realme TechLife ecosystem, on Thursday partnered with homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart to bring its products to consumers’ doorsteps. With this partnership, DIZO will make these four categories of products — Smart Entertainment, Smart Home, Smart Care and Accessories — available on Flipkart. Realme Narzo 30 & Narzo 30 5G India Launch Scheduled For June 24, 2021.

    “DIZO wishes to offer its technology to consumers beyond just metros and bring within its ambit those living in India’s smaller towns and cities,” the company said in a statement. “To enable this, it has efficiently integrated its global supply chain with its local operational resources to meet the varied needs of India’s vibrant and discerning consumers,” it added.

    Due to this alliance, DIZO products will be available to millions of Flipkart customers across India and additionally, get support in terms of better logistics, faster deliveries, and greater economic opportunities.

    Being the first brand under realme TechLife ecosystem, DIZO will have unwavering support from realme on three key aspects — Industrial Design, Supply Chain and IoT experience that work perfectly with the realme Link App. Flipkart, further, will provide consumers the option to buy DIZO products at the convenience of their home, adding to their shopping delight.

    Even before their first product launch, DIZO has established a presence of over 320 service centres in more than 310 cities across India. Recently, the company said that DIZO products will soon come to India and other countries in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. The partnership announcement was also made official by both the brands on their social media handles.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jun 17, 2021 05:42 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Flipkart Launches QR-Code-Based Pay-on-Delivery Facility for Customers

    Flipkart Launches QR-Code-Based Pay-on-Delivery Facility for Customers

    New Delhi, June 7: Walmart-owned Flipkart on Monday launched a contactless, QR-code-based payment facility for all its pay-on-delivery shipments. Consumers who opt for cash on delivery can use this facility, scan the QR code attached to their purchase and make a digital payment for their order through any UPI app at the time of delivery, a statement said.

    This will help those consumers, who opted for cash on delivery, who can use this facility to scan the QR code attached to their purchase and make a digital payment for their order through any UPI app at the time of delivery.

    The payment method not only ensures greater safety for consumers at a time when they are looking to minimise personal contact but also addresses the trust deficit that many consumers might face, the statement said. The payment constructs and in-house fintech innovations of Flipkart are empowering new-to-internet customers and helping bring the next 200 million users to the platform, it added. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to Go to Space With Brother in Blue Origin’s First Human Space Flight in July.

    “As the lines between e-commerce marketplace and fintech continue to converge, it becomes imperative to solve for customers’ evolving needs and attitudes. While the pandemic has urged several consumers to make a shift to online shopping, some trust deficit during checkout remains in pockets,” Flipkart Head – Fintech and Payments Group Ranjith Boyanapalli said.

    With ‘pay-on-delivery’ technology, Flipkart wants to ensure that customers have peace of mind with their payments and at the same time can shop within the safety of their homes, he added.

    The number of UPI-based payments has witnessed a steady rise over the years, with offline person-to-merchant transactions accounting for 42.5 per cent of all UPI transactions in December 2020, Flipkart said. Citing NPCI data, the e-commerce major noted that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of UPI payments, with 2.64 billion transactions recorded in April 2021 – a 100 per cent increase over the previous year.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

  • Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces To Make Bitcoin Wallet for Customers of Its Digital Payments Services Company ‘Square’

    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces To Make Bitcoin Wallet for Customers of Its Digital Payments Services Company ‘Square’

    San Francisco, June 5: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has announced to consider making a hardware wallet for Bitcoin for the customers of its digital payments services company Square. The hardware wallet will be build entirely in the open, from software to hardware design, and in collaboration with the community, he said in a tweet on Friday. “Bitcoin is for everyone. It’s important to us to build an inclusive product that brings a non-custodial solution to the global market,” he said.

    A staunch cryptocurrency supporter, Dorsey and rap artist Jay-Z announced to invest 500 bitcoins (approximately Rs 174 crore) in an endowment to fund Bitcoin development with a focus on India and Africa. For Dorsey, Bitcoin is like poetry and that he sees ample opportunity for Bitcoin to bring about a sea change in the world. Twitter Will Set Up Its Presence in Ghana, Confirms CEO Jack Dorsey.

    “Most people access the internet on mobile. Any solution we build must provide an excellent experience when using mobile, despite its shortcomings and liabilities. An uncompromising focus on mobile interaction is likely to include the most people,” he stressed. Bitcoin is currently on a tumultuous ride thanks to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

    After giving a massive jolt to the cryptocurrency fans, Musk has now come forward to help form a Bitcoin Mining Council that will promote energy usage transparency” and “accelerate sustainability initiatives worldwide.”

    Musk earlier announced not to use the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin as a payment mode to buy its electric vehicles, citing environmental harm. The currency nosedived, losing nearly 50 per cent of its value within no time, and is now hovering at around $38,000. After applying brakes on Bitcoin as a payment mode to buy Tesla vehicles, Musk has also revealed that he might create his own cryptocurrency in the near future.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jun 05, 2021 01:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).