John Ribeiro
Bangalore Correspondent
John Ribeiro covers outsourcing and general technology breaking news from India for the IDG News Service.
Microsoft blames US stockpiled vulnerability for ransomware attack
Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency has affected customers around the world, and described the spread of the WannaCrypt ransomware on Friday in many countries as yet another...
Intel concerned about name of John McAfee’s privacy phone
Intel has told a court that MGT Capital Investments has gone ahead with the announcement of the “John McAfee Privacy Phone,” even though the company that proposes to change its name to “John McAfee Global Technologies” has previously...
India’s Supreme Court hears challenge to biometric authentication system
Two lawsuits being heard this week before India’s Supreme Court question a requirement imposed by the government that individuals should quote a biometrics-based authentication number when filing their tax returns.
US bill aims to quash Open Internet Order, prevent its return
A bill introduced Monday by some U.S. senators aims to repeal net neutrality rules under the Federal Communications Commission’s 2015 Open Internet Order, and ban the agency from issuing a similar order in the future.
Infosys to hire 10,000 in the US as Trump focuses on local hires
Indian outsourcer Infosys is hiring 10,000 American workers over the next two years, in the wake of a review of U.S. visa rules and an emphasis on local hires by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Samsung will launch new flagship smartphone months after Galaxy S8
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it was planning to launch in the second half of this year a new flagship phone, leading to speculation that the company is planning an alternative to the ill-fated Galaxy Note7 phablet that had to be...
Tencent adding five data centers to target cloud users outside China
Tencent Holdings has opened a data center in Silicon Valley with four more planned outside China as part of its bid to grow its cloud business outside the country.
Oracle plans ‘startup organization’ focused on cloud computing, AI and VR
Oracle is hiring people for a "new startup organization" inside its North America operation that will focus on key technology trends, including cloud computing, internet of things, artificial Intelligence, and augmented and virtual...
In India, people can now use their thumbs to pay at stores
In its bid to boost digital payments, India introduced Bhim, a smartphone app that lets users make cashless payments and transfer funds.
Samsung sees strong demand for Galaxy S8 despite Note7 fiasco
Samsung is seeing strong demand for its Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, suggesting that consumers may be looking beyond the company’s debacle with the Note7.
