Economics is one reason we aren't further along with carbon capture technology. One professor suggests it's "useless" if the world won't put a price on carbon.
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Companies have bid $81 billion for the airwaves to build 5G, and winners will be revealed soon
Whoever wins will almost certainly use them to build out a faster, more powerful 5G network, changing the competitive dynamics of the telecom industry.
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GameStop mayhem hits close to home for co-founder's son, who's active on WallStreetBets
Ben Kusin, whose dad co-founded the predecessor to GameStop in the 1980s, is an avid follower of the WallStreetBets forum on Reddit.
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Asus Wants Gamers in India to Join ROG Academy Programme, Company Executive Shares Insight
Asus ROG Academy aims to enable gamers in India to showcase their skills and get a chance to become professional e-sports players. It will focus on CS:GO and players will need to go through a robust selection process
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Google rolls out Chrome 89 in beta: Key features of Chrome’s next big update revealed
Google has rolled out a new version of its internet browser — Google Chrome — pin the beta channel revealing some of the key features that the search giant will be rolling with Chrome’s next big update, claims a report by Android Police.
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The Family Man, Pitta Kathalu, and More: February Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar
The Family Man season 2, Pitta Kathalu, Tom & Jerry, To All the Boys: Always and Forever, The Girl on the Train, I Care a Lot, Malcolm & Marie — the biggest movies and TV series on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, Colors Infinity, and Mubi in February 2021.
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Netflix February 2021 Releases: To All the Boys 3, The Girl on the Train, and More
To All the Boys: Always and Forever, The Girl on the Train, Pitta Kathalu, News of the World, Jurassic World, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Big Day Netflix, Malcolm & Marie, I Care a Lot, Bear Grylls’ Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie, Eeb Allay Ooo! — the biggest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix India in February 2021.
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This rare Apple computer made by Steve Jobs is selling for $1.5 million
The computer is up for sale on eBay and is still in working condition.
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Wonder Woman 1984 Becomes Biggest Feature Film in Nielsen Rankings Following HBO Max Debut
Gal Gadot-starring Wonder Woman 1984, that premiered on HBO Max on December 25, 2020, made a huge streaming debut by racking up the most viewing time yet for a feature film on its opening weekend.
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Netflix Starts Testing Timer Feature to Stop Streaming Content After a Certain Period
Netflix has started testing a new feature that will allow viewers to set a timer for their favourite show or movie. The new feature is currently live for select Netflix subscribers on Android devices globally.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: Report
An investigation was opened that week focusing on the explosive landing and on SpaceX's refusal to stick to the terms of what the FAA authorized, the Verge said.
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Autonomous driving to be cheaper than cost of a car: Softbank chief Son
Speaking at the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda Summit, he said the COVID-19 situation is a tragedy, but technology is evolving faster due to the pandemic.
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Centre of excellence in cyber security mooted in Hyderabad
Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), the collaborative body between Cyberabad police and information technology industry, plans to set up a centre of excellence in cyber security.
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BlackBerry executives sold shares as Reddit-driven rally started
BlackBerry and other heavily shorted stocks have soared in the past few days as traders organizing on social media platforms such as Reddit took on the hedge funds making bets against them. The stock sales represent one of the first examples of company executives cashing out on the frenzy.
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LG launches ThinQ front load washing machine with Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive motor and Wi-Fi at Rs 44,990
Consumer electronics brand LG has launched LG ThinQ front loading washing machines in India.The new washing machine features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive (AI DD) motor.This allows the machine to not only detect the weight of the fabric, but also senses softness of fabric and chooses optimal motions and modes automatically.
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After Xiaomi, Motorola remote charging device surfaced online in a video
The existing wireless charging technology isn’t that effective and practical when it comes to functionality. It has been a long due argument that they aren’t truly wireless because the devices are supposed to stay on the top of a wireless charger.
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Former employee slams Google CEO’s transparency claims
Timnit Gebru, who worked as AI ethics researcher was asked to leave after a dispute over a research paper she had co-authored. The sacking of Gebru led to questions over diversity and ethics issues at Google. Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked about the matter at the World Economic Forum and he said that Google is a lot more transparent than...
Justice League Snyder Cut Release Date Set for March 18 on HBO Max
Justice League Snyder Cut finally gets a release date. The director posted a tweet on Friday, confirming that his remastered version of the 2017-superhero caper will hit HBO Max in March 18.
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Financial operations of Facebook, Google, Amazon regulated
The RBI has informed the Delhi high court that operations of tech fin firms such as Facebook, Google and Amazon in India's financial sector space are being regulated under the relevant laws and they have been permitted to function only after necessary compliances. A similar stand has been taken by markets regulator Sebi.
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West Virginia newspaper publisher files antitrust suit against Google, Facebook
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook, who together receive roughly half of all digital ad dollars in the US and are facing antitrust charges from federal and state authorities. The company, HD Media, owns several papers in the state, including the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
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Competition Commission of India dismisses complaint against Google
Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday rejected a complaint against internet major Google with respect to Google Meet, saying that consumers are at freewill to use either Meet or any other app for video conferencing.
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Facebook appoints its first chief compliance officer amid ongoing scrutiny
ViacomCBS Inc's top compliance official, Henry Moniz, is moving to Facebook Inc as the social media platform's first chief compliance officer, as Facebook faces scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.
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Your Data for Cash: Indian Lending Apps Force Tough Choice
Digital lending platforms in India have come under greater scrutiny recently for their methods, including the collection and alleged misuse of borrowers' data, underlining the risks to driving financial inclusion with newer technologies.
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2021 Apple iPhone may come with FaceID and TouchID, claims report
It seems like 2021 iPhones may come with two big changes which are FaceID and TouchID, claims a report by The Wall Street Journal.
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Xiaomi sues the US for blacklisting it over ‘Chinese military company’ claim
Xiaomi is reportedly taking the US Defense and Treasury departments to court for blacklisting it in the US after the Donald Trump administration claimed that Xiaomi is a ‘communist Chinese military company’.
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Facebook to Develop ‘Topic Exclusion Controls’ for Advertisers to Tackle Harmful Content
Facebook said it would soon start developing "topic exclusion controls" on its platform to give advertisers greater ability to weed out certain types of content from appearing alongside their advertisements.
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GameStop's Reddit Rally Puts Scrutiny on Social Media Forums
Social media services including Facebook and Reddit restrict discussions about weapons, drugs, and other illegal activity, but their rules do not specifically mention another lucrative regulated good: stocks.
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Read Apple CEO Tim Cook’s letter thanking Joe Biden
Cook has reached out to Biden, praising some of the initiatives he has undertaken since becoming the US president.
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Tesla service now includes collision repairs, fulfilling Elon Musk's 2018 promise
In an email to customers on Friday, the company touted its ability to fix everything from dents and scratches to "suspension and axle damage"
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Xiaomi unveils ‘Air Charge’ technology, here’s how it works
Xiaomi has unveiled a remote charging solution called Mi Air Charge. This new technology will enable users to charge their devices over-the-air without using any cables or wireless charging stands. The company CEO Lei Jun mentioned that this technology has 17 technical patents.
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Honor future phones to come with Google services, confirms CEO
In an interview with the South China Morning Post, George Zhao said that Honor’s core mission this year is to make flagship phones that can compete with Apple and Huawei in China and that there's no reason for the company not to partner up with Google again.
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Signal Adds Chat Wallpapers to Android and iOS With Update 5.3
Signal has added chat wallpaper feature to the messaging app. This feature is already present in WhatsApp, as well as Telegram.
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Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter Asked by EU to Extend Fake News Watch With COVID-19 in Focus
The European Commission has told Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft to continue monthly reports on their efforts to tackle fake news, especially on COVID-19, for another six months.
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Beyond Reddit, Day Traders Turning Social Media Platforms Into Squawk Boxes
Social media chatrooms are beginning to resemble the squawk boxes on old-fashioned trading floors, as a new generation of retail traders continues to gain influence over the stock market.
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Google Search Bombards Australian Users as PR Campaign Intensifies Against News Payment Rule
US tech giant Google stepped up its public relations campaign against Australian regulation, presenting all search users in the country with a "proposal" to water down planned rules.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
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Apple sets new iPhone ‘record’
Apple captured the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4, 2020, says a report by Counterpoint Research. The Cupertino-based company shipped 81.9 million iPhone units for the same quarter, witnessing 13% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth. As per the report, the growth is attributed due to the pent-up demand for a new 5G iPhone, strong carrier promotions...
US Justice department probes SpaceX after hiring discrimination complaint: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is probing Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX over whether the company discriminates against non-U.S. citizens in its hiring, according to court documents filed.
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Apple's Tim Cook criticizes social media practices, intensifying Facebook conflict
Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook criticized polarization and misinformation on social media, intensifying a conflict between the iPhone maker and Facebook Inc.
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Facebook appoints its first chief compliance officer amid ongoing scrutiny
ViacomCBS Inc's top compliance official, Henry Moniz, is moving to Facebook Inc as the social media platform's first chief compliance officer, as Facebook faces scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.
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US Congress to hold hearings on GameStop trading, state of stock markets
The U.S. House Financial Services and Senate Banking committees said on Thursday they will hold hearings on the stock market after users of investment apps faced trading limits following the "Reddit rally" that put a charge into GameStop and other volatile stocks that were touted in online forums.
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Huawei smartphone shipments plummet amid US sanctions
China smartphone shipments slipped 4% in the December quarter, data showed, as shipments at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd plunged due to U.S. sanctions on the Chinese firm's chip and component suppliers.
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Apple selling more Macs, iPads than ever before
in the fourth quarter Apple shipped 26.4 million units of iPads and Macs. In the year 2020, Apple shipped 81.4 million units of iPads and Macs.
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Facebook Oversight Board Overturns Four Content Takedowns in First Ruling
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Escalates Battle With Facebook Over Online Privacy
Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off a series of thinly veiled shots at Facebook and other social media companies, escalating an online privacy battle pitting the iPhone maker against digital services that depend on tracking people to help sell advertisements.
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Facebook Out to Loosen Apple's Grip on App Store, Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit: Report
Facebook is readying a lawsuit aimed at loosening Apple's grip on the App Store that serves as an exclusive gateway onto iPhone platform, according to a report.
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Reddit Users Say GameStop Rocket Is Revenge of the Masses
For some Reddit users, GameStop's dizzying rocket ride on Wall Street is a case of the masses rebelling against one-percenters hoarding the world's wealth.
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Facebook Shuts Popular Trading Group Robinhood Stock Traders Amid GameStop Frenzy
Facebook took down a popular Wall Street discussion group, Robinhood Stock Traders, in a move that its founder described as backlash for conversations buoying shares of GameStop and other companies this week.
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Reddit group drives Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency originally started as a joke, up over 800%
Dogecoin added about $7.17 billion to its market capitalization in 24 hours, thanks to the SatoshiStreetBets Reddit group talking it up.
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Amazon app quiz January 29, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance
Name of the winner of today’s quiz will be announced on January 30.
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Flipkart quiz January 29, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
To become eligible for the prize, a user has to answer all questions of the quiz correctly.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M02 to launch in India on February 2
This was revealed on Amazon India’s website where the e-tailer is running a banner of the Galaxy M02 confirming the launch date as well as giving a price range of Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000.
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Bridgerton Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Ever, as 82 Million Members Tune In
Bridgerton is now Netflix’s biggest series of all time. Over 82 million households watched Bridgerton in the first 28 days, with the show hitting number one on Netflix’s daily “Top 10” lists in 83 markets, including India, the US, and the UK.
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YouTube Suspends Donald Trump Indefinitely, Stops Rudy Giuliani Monetising Clips
YouTube has suspended Donald Trump indefinitely from the platform and said it will also prevent the former president's lawyer Rudy Giuliani from being able to monetize his clips, US media reported.
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Facebook to Stop Recommending Political Groups to Users
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said the social network will no longer recommend
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Apple had a record quarter in China with the highest ever number of iPhone upgrades
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the China had a "record number of (iPhone) upgraders during the quarter, the most we've ever seen in a quarter."
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Game of Thrones HBO Max Animated Series in Early Development: Reports
Game of Thrones is going animated for HBO Max. Multiple reports claim that an adult animated Game of Thrones spin-off is in the “very early” stages of development.
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Hits Apple Over Privacy as the Social Media Company’s Quarterly Results Soar
Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's advertisement targeting capabilities.
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Google Apps to Stop Using Apple Tool to Track iPhone Users, Avoiding New Pop-Up Warning
Google's iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple that allows them to personalise advertisements, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being tracked.
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Apple says its big privacy change is coming in 'early spring' as conflict with Facebook heats up
The next beta version of its iPhone and iPad operating systems will force app developers to ask permission to access the phone's unique identifier, Apple says.
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German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition
The fintech start-up, which has raised a total of $800 million to date, is looking at deploying its war chest of funds to buy another firm.
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Australia takes on Google advertising dominance amid wider media shakeup
In continuing challenges for Google Down Under, Australia announced that it may let internet users choose which data they give to Big Tech companies like Google...
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TSMC 'expediting' auto products amid chip shortage
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) is "expediting" auto-related products through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, the company said on Thursday, amid a global shortage of auto chips.
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Facebook says it will permanently stop recommending political groups to users
Facebook Inc's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company would no longer recommend civic and political groups to users of the platform.
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GameStop, other retail darlings dented after Reddit group briefly shuts doors
A slugfest between Wall Street and Main Street took an unexpected turn late on Wednesday after moderators of a stock trading forum that has helped fuel massive rallies in the shares of GameStop temporarily closed its doors.
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Apple sees revenue growth accelerating after setting record for iPhone sales, China strength
Apple's revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 26 rose 21% to $111.44 billion. Earnings per share rose to $1.68 from $1.25, beating Wall Street targets, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Sales of iPhones were $65.60 billion and beat a record set three years ago.
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Facebook scores earnings beat on holiday retail advertising; Apple privacy changes loom
Facebook forecast that Apple's update of its iPhone operating system to iOS 14 could start biting into revenues as early as the end of the first quarter.
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Amazon app quiz December 22, 2020: Get answers to these five questions to win 4th Generation Echo smart speaker
The e-commerce major Amazon is back with another round of its daily app quiz. Today the e-tailer is giving you a chance to win the all new 4th Generation Echo smart speaker.
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Apple becomes world's biggest smartphone seller with record shipments
Apple Inc cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, making it the world's biggest seller, while shipments for Huawei plunged as US sanctions against it took effect.
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Flipkart quiz January 28, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants of the quiz will be given these prizes.
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Elon Musk explains how self-driving robotaxis will justify Tesla's massive valuation
On Tesla's fourth quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk told analysts that the company's valuation makes sense if you assume cars become robotaxis.
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Welcome to the super cycle: Apple just had the best quarter in the history of the smartphone
Analysts saw this year's iPhone 12 models as a good candidate for a super-cycle because they sported a new design and added 5G.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
OnePlus may bring tilt-shift, moon mode, focus peaking and other camera features soon
OnePlus may soon bring new camera features to its Camera app. As reported by XDA Developers, a new app version 6.4.23 has been spotted in the latest Oxygen OS update.
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Google rolls out PIN and fingerprint sign-in support with new Chrome OS update
Internet search giant Google has announced the new Chrome OS release. With this update, Google has rolled out the support for a faster sign-in experience as well as personalised lock screens, said the company in a blog post. With Chrome OS, Google has rolled out the option to sign in securely to websites with the PIN or fingerprint.
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Raya and the Last Dragon Trailer: Disney Promises a Fantastical Southeast Asia Adventure
Raya and the Last Dragon trailer is here. Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, and Benedict Wong are part of Raya and the Last Dragon cast. Raya and the Last Dragon release date is March 5 in Indian cinemas and on Disney+ Premier Access.
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Grindr Faces $11.7-Million Fine in Norway for Breach of Data Privacy
Norway's Data Protection Authority said it plans to fine dating app Grindr NOK 100 million (roughly $11.7 million/ Rs. 85 crores) for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms.
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Realme X7 and X7 Pro 5G phones to launch in India on February 4
Realme has announced the launch date of its Realme X7 series smartphones. The company will host an online event on February 4 at 12:30 pm to unveil the series. According to a media invite, the series will consist of two phones: Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both the handsets will be 5G enabled.
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Why iPhone users need to install iOS 14.4 update immediately
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has just released a new software update for iPhones and iPad users that brings the operating system to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 versions. Unlike the regular software updates, this particular update is a little more important as it comes with fixes for vulnerabilities that Apple notes “may have been actively exploited.”
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Microsoft earnings rise as pandemic boosts cloud computing, Xbox sales
On a conference call with investors, Microsoft executives said they expect a midpoint of $14.83 billion in revenue from the company's "Intelligent Cloud" segment for the fiscal third quarter, compared with Wall Street expectations of $14.12 billion, according to Refinitiv data.
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Tesla's quarterly report could trigger $7 billion payout to Elon Musk
Its shares are trading at over 200 times the average analyst earnings forecast for the next year, according to Refinitiv, underpinning skeptics' arguments that Tesla's stock has become highly overvalued.
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Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight
Google is reviving plans to launch its own news website in Australia within weeks, according to a local media outlet. The launch of the News Showcase product as early as next month is Google's latest tactic in a high-profile campaign against the Australian government's planned legislation to make the company pay local news providers for content that...
Twitter grants academics full access to public data, but not for suspended accounts
Twitter Inc opened free access to its new application programming interface (API) software for academic researchers, enabling them to study public conversations on its platform, but is not providing data from suspended accounts as part of the product.
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GameStop extends Reddit driven hyper-rally after Elon Musk tweet
GameStop surged 50% in extended trade after Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!", along with a link to Reddit's Wallstreetbets stock trading discussion group, where supporters affectionately refer to the Tesla CEO as "Papa Musk." "Stonks" is a tongue-in-cheek term for stocks widely used on social media.
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AMD sees strong 2021 on data center, gaming chips demand
The company projected first-quarter revenue to be about $3.2 billion, plus or minus $100 million, compared to analysts' average estimate of $2.74 billion, according to Refinitiv.
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Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max Release Date Moved to March 31
Godzilla vs. Kong HBO Max release date delayed to March 31. Godzilla vs. Kong to premiere March 26 in India and internationally elsewhere.
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Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell for US Presidential Election Misinformation
Twitter has permanently suspended the account of My Pillow chief Mike Lindell for repeated violations of the company's policy on election misinformation, the social media firm said.
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Facebook News Launched in UK; to Feature Content From Daily Mail, Financial Times, and More
Facebook News launched in Britain, delivering users of the world's leading social network-curated news content bought from traditional publishers that have struggled financially.
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Twitter Launches Birdwatch Trial Programme to Let Users Fact Check Misinformation
Twitter said it launched a pilot programme that lets users flag tweets that they believe are misleading and write notes to provide context.
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Ant Group IPO could get back on track if it resolves issues, China's central bank governor suggests
Ant Group's IPO, which would have been record setting, was pulled by regulators days before it was due to begin trading in Shanghai and Hong Kong in November.
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Google Meet now has this important Zoom feature
Zoom was the only video chat platform that Otter.ai supported and there’s now a Otter.ai Chrome Extension for Google Meet. The good part is that it is available in all plans with no extra charge. Otter.ai is available only in English language across Web, iOS, Android, Zoom and Google Meet.
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Here's how many iPhones Apple may have sold in India
Apple has doubled its market share in India and sold over 1.5 million iPhones in the country.
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Amazon app quiz January 27, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance
Name of the winner will be announced on January 28.
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Flipkart quiz January 27, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Alphabet and Facebook rise after Microsoft reports surprisingly strong advertising revenue
LinkedIn and search advertising revenue were higher than Microsoft had called for in October.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The massive SolarWinds hack and the future of cyber espionage
In December 2020, cybersecurity company FireEye discovered a massive hack that affected more than 18,000 customers of SolarWinds. Here's how it went down.
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Google adds a new feature to Chrome; to help you while screen sharing during video calls
Google has rolled out a new feature for Chrome that will automatically hide the content of web pop-up notifications when a user is sharing a screen. The company announced the same in an update on Google Workspace. This includes notifications from Google Chat, email, and other third party websites. While users will be able to see where the notification...
FAU-G Gives Indians a Game Based on Indian Stories, nCore Games Co-Founder Vishal Gondal Says
FAU-G has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. In an interview with NDTV, nCore Games co-founder Vishal Gondal talks about further details...
Desi PUBG rival FAU-G is here for Android smartphone users
The Desi PUBG rival FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, is live on Google Play Store. The company had announced that the gaming app will launch on Republic Day (January 26). It is available as free download on Play Store for Android smartphone users. Pre-registrations for the game went live in December 2020 and are claimed to have received 4 million-plus...
FAU-G ‘Made in India’ Gaming App is Available Now: How to Download on Android
The new FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, game is now available on Google Play as a free download. Users can go to the Google Play store on their Android smartphones and download FAU-G. The game is compatible with handsets running Android 8 and above.
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Tencent falls over 5% after hitting an all-time high that pushed it close to a $1 trillion valuation
Price target upgrades to the Tencent stock from Citi and UBS propelled it higher, but on Tuesday, investors took profits, sending shares lower.
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Poco M3 officially teased, expected to launch in India soon
Poco is all set to launch its first smartphone of the year in India. The company is expected to launch the Poco M3 in the country soon. The company has now released a teaser video of the upcoming smartphone on its official YouTube channel.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T receives price cut of Rs 3,000 in India
Xiaomi launched its mid-range smartphone Mi 10T in India last year in October. The premium smartphone has now received a price cut in India. The smartphone has now got a price cut in India. The Xiaomi Mi 10T comes in two variants and both the variants have received a price drop of Rs 3,000.
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TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports
After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.
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Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng rolls out autonomous highway driving features in challenge to Tesla
Xpeng Motors' Navigation Guided Pilot or NGP is rolling out to eligible customers of its P7 sedan in a challenge to Tesla's own software.
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TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports
After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.
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Google says it won't fund members of Congress who voted against election results
It's the first tech giant to formally announce it won't fund certain Congress members following the Capitol insurrection.
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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
“Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations.”
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Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.
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Italy consumer association sues Apple for planned iPhone obsolescence
Italian consumer association Altroconsumo said it had told Apple it has launched a class action against the US tech giant for the practice of planned obsolescence.
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Facebook to provide data on targeted political ads to researchers
Facebook Inc said it would provide academic researchers information on how political ads were targeted in the lead-up to the presidential election in the United States last year.
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GameStop shares soar on short squeeze, then ease in wild trade session
Shares of US videogame retailer GameStop skyrocketed by 144% on Monday as short sellers scrambled to cover their positions in the stock, which then pared gains in a roller coaster session that featured nine trading halts for volatility.
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Apple's hardware engineering chief Dan Riccio to step down to focus on new project
Riccio will report to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, Apple said in a statement. He will be replaced by company veteran John Ternus, who will join the executive team as senior vice president of hardware engineering.
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Google Maps is removing one of its biggest problem for users in India
For non-English users, using Google Maps could be frustrating. For starters, understanding that “एनआईटी from the acronym NIT is pronounced “en-aye-tee”, not as the English word “nit”.
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Chinese TikTok rival Kuaishou could raise over $5 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese short video app Kuaishou said it would issue 365,218,600 shares each priced between $105.00 Hong Kong dollars to $115.00 Hong Kong dollars for its IPO.
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Twitter launches new website to fight ‘fake news’
Called Birdwatch, the new website will allow people to identify information in Tweets they believe is misleading and write notes that provide informative context
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Facebook starts rolling out Facebook News to UK users and paying publishers for content
Facebook announced it will start rolling out its Facebook News product in the U.K. on Tuesday, and will pay publishers for their content.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Shares of Evergrande's electric car unit pop 67% after raising billions to compete with Tesla in China
The funding is another sign that China's electric car market is heating up with Evergrande posing a potential challenge to Tesla, Nio and Xpeng Motors.
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OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Limited Edition launched at Rs 3,699
OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington has been launched by the smartphone maker. The special edition of OnePlus’ wireless earbuds have been designed in collaboration with the US-based artist and designer Steven Harrington.
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How to disable ads on Realme smartphones
Realme introduced ads in its UI early last year. These ads are called ‘commercial content recommendation’. The said that it needs to introduce ads to ‘run a sustainable business model’ and continue offering ‘high-quality products at affordable prices’. However, there’s a way you can remove these ads from Realme UI. The company give users the option...
Nokia may launch three Nokia 1.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 in first half of 2021
HMD Global, the company which holds the license to manufacture Nokia branded smartphones, is all set to expand its product portfolio.
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Samsung's Galaxy S21 series doesn't support seamless updates, claims report
For those unaware, the Android operating system comes with support to install system updates in the background, which means that users can operate the device while the software is downloading and requires a reboot only to install the update.
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Traders body demands action against Amazon, Zomato, Flipkart and Swiggy for breaking rules
CAIT has demanded immediate action against e-commerce entities including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and others."It is a case of daylight robbery of e-commerce entities in India and therefore demand immediate action against the erring e-commerce portals and online mechanism providers," CAIT said.
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Android 12 may bring double tap gesture for Pixel phones
The feature is said to replace the ‘Active Edge’ squeeze gesture. The double tap gesture on the rear side of Pixel phone is said to provide easy access to Google Assistant among others.
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iOS 15 may not support these iPhone models
Apple is said to unveil iOS 15 update in June this year. Now a new report has revealed that this latest version of the system will not land on some older iPhones.
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Apple has important safety tips for these iPhone users
Certain pacemakers could get deactivated when an iPhone 12 is kept near it.
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Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10 a.m. EST from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It flew south along the eastern coast of Florida on its way to space, the company said.
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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
HONGKONG-Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
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Taiwan says asking chip firms to help ease auto chip shortage
Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines because of a global shortage of semiconductors that in some cases has been exacerbated by the former Trump administration's actions against key Chinese chip factories, according to industry officials.
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Google Drive becomes a goldmine for pirated, explicit content
Cyber criminals and pirates of the Internet now have a new goldmine in Google Drive where they are freely storing and sharing illegal software licenses, movies, games and porn content -- most of which have allegedly been indexed in Google Search as some Drive users made such links public in their individual accounts.
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8 facts why News Media Code needs to be tweaked: Google
As the News Media Bargaining Code triggers a bitter war between Google and the Australian government, the tech giant has detailed eight facts on why reaching a workable Code is important but serious concerns with the current draft remain.
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Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging applications
The three new applications came to light after evidence was collected following encounters with terrorists or those who surrendered before the Army gave details about their mode of radicalisation by Pakistan-based terrorist groups, they said. The names of the messaging apps have been withheld for security reasons.
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Vivo S7t smartphone with Dimensity 820 processor expected to launch soon
Vivo last year launched its Vivo S7 smartphone in China. Now it appears that the company is working on yet another Vivo S series smartphone. According to an online report Vivo is expected to launch Vivo S7t smartphone soon.
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OnePlus watch reportedly gets certified in India, may launch soon
The smartwatch is rumoured to come in the first half of 2021. As suggested by online reports, the device may feature a circular design. It is expected that the smartwatch will have two versions -- LTE model and a Wi-Fi version.
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Realme X7, Realme X7 Pro teased on Flipkart ahead of launch
Realme has already confirmed that it is soon going to expand its X-series smartphones lineup with the launch of Realme X7 and X7 Pro. Now, e-commerce giant Flipkart has also teased the launch of the Realme X7 series smartphones, confirming that the two will be Flipkart-exclusive as it calls it ‘Flipkart Unique.’
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How to create personalised stickers for Signal
Signal already comes with a few Stickers pre-installed and also allows users to download more.
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Flipkart quiz January 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Amazon app quiz January 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance
Result of today’s quiz will be announced on January 26.
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How to share live location with someone using Google Maps
Ever since WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, there has been a constant buzz about how people are taking an interest in its rival apps — such as Signal — and how these three apps differ, especially in terms of the features that they offer.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
How Mike Speiser and Sutter Hill are changing the rules for venture investing
Investors are taking note of the success enjoyed by Sutter Hill Ventures, a longstanding firm that has gone big on incubating start-ups and growing them fast.
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Companies are racing to build digital passports for people to prove they've had the Covid vaccine
Apps could take the place of paper cards to prove you've gotten the vaccine -- but will anybody accept them? And if so, which one?
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Facebook users forced to log out unexpectedly due to 'configuration change'
After an unexpected log out activity observed by users on Friday, the American social networking service Facebook explained that a 'configuration change' led to the issue which was fixed on Saturday morning.
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Government warns of Covid vaccination OTP scam
Received a call asking you to verify Aadhaar number and OTP for covid vaccine allocation? Beware! This call claimed to be from the Drug Authority of India is fake. It's a new trick being used by scammers to con innocent citizens.
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Apple iPhone users, here's how to check which app is tracking your data
Here’s how to check which iPhone app is tracking your personal data.
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Watch: Microsoft makes ‘fun’ of Apple’s MacBook Pro
When it comes to the Surface range of devices, Microsoft does adopt an aggressive approach. Be it promotions, pricing or even the product — Surface devices get the best of Microsoft. And it is one product where it never shies from taking on rivals. Like the new Surface Pro 7 ad.
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
There are a bunch of hidden menus on your iPhone: Here's how to use them
You can search your whole iPhone, switch between apps, access widgets or quickly access shortcuts to things like your flashlight or Wi-Fi controls.
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What the Biden administration means for Amazon: New union push, antitrust scrutiny could lie ahead
Amazon could be looking at antitrust reform, stronger privacy standards and a new push for workers' rights, among other issues, under the new administration.
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Why some tech companies and billionaires are leaving California
As Oracle, Palantir and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise move their headquarters out of California, experts say the state needs to find ways to reverse the trend.
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YouTube finally enables HDR support on Xbox consoles
Google-owned YouTube has enabled HDR support on Microsofts Xbox consoles even before the Sony PlayStation 5.
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Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump
Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.
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Microsoft roll back Xbox Live Gold price hike after backlash
After facing backlash from the gaming community, Microsoft on Saturday announced not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing, along with unlocking free to play games for all.
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Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded Overall Aesthetic
Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.
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Apple iOS 14.4 update: New features that are coming to your iPhone
Apple has already started to seed the next software update for iPhones and iPads--iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4--to testers and developers. The iOS 14.4 update can be accessed on the Apple Developer Center. Here are top iOS 14.4 features.
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Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1
EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.
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TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl
The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.
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Long road for Tesla in India with infrastructure, supply chain woes
India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) market accounted for only 5,000 out of a total 2.4 million cars sold in the country last year. A lack of local production of components and batteries, negligible charging infrastructure and the high cost of EVs mean there have been few takers in the price-conscious market.
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Huawei founder praises US tech in first word from company since Biden inauguration
China - The United States remains a "beacon of technology" to be emulated and China's Huawei Technology should consider cutting products in the wake of U.S. actions against it, the Chinese firm's founder Ren Zhengfei said in remarks made public on Friday.
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Developer complains to EU over Apple, Google app rules after COVID game rejected
A German app developer has filed a complaint with European Union antitrust authorities against Google and Apple which he said last year rejected a game aimed at encouraging compliance with government COVID-19 rules.
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Google's Sundar Pichai to hold video call with EU on 25 January
European Union's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, who is pushing for tough new rules to rein in US tech giants Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, will discuss digital and competition issues with Sundar Pichai.
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After big hack of US government, Biden enlists 'world class' cybersecurity team
President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defense officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies.
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Amazon seeks to halt union election at Alabama warehouse
Amazon.com Inc has filed a motion asking the US National Labor Relations Board to halt the union election at its Bessemer, Alabama warehouse, scheduled to start February 8.
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EU lawmakers want Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs at February 1 hearing
EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to a Feb. 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.
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Poco X2 gets Android 11 operating system update: Here’s what is new
Poco has started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Poco X2 users in India. It brings the MIUI 12.1.2.0 RGHINXM to the smartphone. It also updates the Android security patch to the month of January. The update measures 2.4GB in size and is being rolled out as an OTA update. The firmware brings features like chat bubble, one-time permissions...
Google Search gets a 'makeover' on iPhones, Android phones
Google explained on its blog the five things that led to the redesign of Search.
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Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing software code
Tesla says the code could reveal to competitors "which systems Tesla believes are important and valuable to automate and how to automate them."
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Tesla engineering director Joseph Mardall leaves for drone start-up Zipline
Mardall led the development of a Model Y heat pump system and led Tesla's efforts to engineer a ventilator that could be produced using car parts.
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Google parent Alphabet is shutting down its 'balloon internet company'
Google parent Alphabet Inc is shutting down its internet balloon business, Loon, which aimed to provide a less expensive alternative to cell towers, saying that "the road to commercial viability has proven much longer and riskier than hoped."
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Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Release Set for Sunday
Godzilla vs. Kong trailer release date is Sunday, January 24, Warner Bros. has announced. Godzilla vs. Kong trailer also coming in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong release date is March 26.
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Samsung rolls back Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S10 series, claims report
Samsung recently rolled out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones. However, it appears that the company has pulled back this update. According to a report by Sammobile, the One UI 3.0 update is no longer available for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones after several complaints from users about heating and trouble with...
Microsoft adds new password generator and password monitor features to Edge browser
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for its Microsoft Edge browser. With this update, Microsoft offers a built-in password generator that can be used when signing up for a new account or when changing an existing password. Also, it has rolled out Password Monitor, which is said to scan for matches on a user's behalf and is on by default.
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Facebook Hands Decision on Former US President Donald Trump Ban to Its Oversight Board
Facebook said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board.
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Honor launches first phone since being sold by Huawei after U.S. sanctions
Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand formerly owned by Huawei, launched the V40, its first device since being sold off in response to U.S. sanctions.
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Facebook oversight board to decide if Donald Trump's account should stay suspended
Facebook Inc. said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board. Facebook blocked Donald Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the storming of the US Capitol by the former president's supporters earlier this month.
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Amazon to open pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle headquarters
Amazon Inc said it will open a pop-up clinic in its Seattle headquarters on Jan. 24 with an aim to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public against COVID-19 on the first day.
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Parler loses bid to have service restored by Amazon
A federal judge has rejected Parler's demand that Amazon.com Inc. restore web hosting services for the social media platform, which the company had cut off following the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. The judge said Parler failed to show it was likely to prevail on the merits of its claims, or that the public interest supported a preliminary...
Intel floats possibility of licensing deals but would TSMC and Samsung be interested?
Intel is one of the few remaining semiconductor firms that both designs and manufactures its own chips, but the business model has come into question in recent years as the company lost its manufacturing lead to the Taiwanese and Korean companies.
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Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
Tesla chief Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. "Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology," Musk wrote in a tweet, followed by a second tweet that promised "Details next week."
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Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results
The lack of a strong embrace of outsourcing from new CEO Pat Gelsinger drove shares down 4.7% after hours. Shares rose 6.5% during regular trade, when the results were released ahead of the close. The company said it was investigating "non-authorized" access to some of the results, with the Financial Times quoting its chief financial officer as saying...
Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Oppo Enco X wireless earbuds go on sale: Price and specs
Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Oppo Enco X wireless earbuds are now available for purchase in India. The newly launched devices are available on Flipkart and offline retail stores across the country.
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Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news
Google said it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their content. Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.
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Parler Loses Bid to Require Amazon to Restore Service Following US Capital Violence
A US judge rejected Parler's demand that Amazon restore web hosting services for the social media platform, that Amazon had cut off following the January 6 storming of the US Capitol.
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Amazon app quiz January 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance
Name of the winner of today’s contest will be announced on January 23.
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Flipkart quiz January 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
In order to win the prize, participants have to answer five quiz questions.
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5 cool apps that can help you delete duplicate photos from your Android smartphones
With unlimited storage gone, it’s also important that you use the storage available judiciously. One way for this is to remove those duplicate and blurry images. This itself may help most of us save a good amount of storage. If you are wondering how to go about this and what tools to use, here are 5 apps that can help you remove all those duplicate...
Bitcoin tumbles below $30,000, extending its plunge to start 2021
The digital currency plunged 15% on Thursday and is now 30% below its record high reached less than two weeks ago.
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Amazon will open pop-up Covid vaccine clinic in Seattle
The one-day clinic has a goal of administering 2,000 vaccines to eligible members of the public in the Seattle area.
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Alphabet cancels Loon, project to beam internet to earth from balloons
The company said it could not get costs low enough to build a sustainable business.
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Intel says an earnings slide may have leaked early, which is why it released results before close
Intel's earnings beat its own projections, which the company attributed to strong PC sales, especially in the low-end.
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Hitman 3 is out now, here’s everything you need to know
The latest and final title under Hitman 3’s World of Assassination trilogy series is now live.The game is available for download on all the major platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia. Here’s everything you should know about the game.
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Google Working on Nearby Share Feature That Could Allow Android 12 Users to Share Wi-Fi Passwords
Google is working on an easy way to share Wi-Fi password via a Nearby Share feature that could debut on Android 12. A new commit on this feature has been submitted by a Google engineer in AOSP.
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LG launches 32UN880 Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K monitor at Rs 59,999
LG 32UN880 Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K monitor has a 31.5-inch UHD 4K IPS display with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. It has an anti-glare display. The monitor comes with HDR 10 image quality support and offers DCI P3 95% for color accuracy.
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Google Calendar Offline Support Relaunched for Desktop Users
Google Calendar is relaunching offline support for desktop users. Users will now be able to see their Google Calendar from four weeks prior or any time in the future, by day, week, or month offline when accessed through a computer. But you won’t be able to create or edit events, e-mail guests, or access tasks and reminders while using the Google Calendar...
Amazon Republic Day Sale Day 2: Get up to 70% off on smartwatches from Apple, Honor, Noise, and more
On the second day of the Great Republic Day Sale by Amazon, you can get up to 70% off on smartwatches from popular brands like Apple, Noise, Honor, Oppo, Amazfit, and more.
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Google may revamp split-screen support with Android 12, claims report
Google is going to revamp the split screen feature — that allows users to use more than one app at a time — for Android smartphone users, according to a report by 9to5Google. The report claims that for the next Android version, Android 12, the internet search giant is working on a new version of split screen called “App Pairs.”
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The Boys Season 3 Episode 6 to Adapt ‘Herogasm,’ Creator Eric Kripke Reveals
The Boys season 3 episode 6 “Herogasm” will adapt the comics spin-off “The Boys: Herogasm”, creator Eric Kripke has announced. Jessica Chou will write The Boys season 3 episode 6.
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Qualcomm's chip market share plunges in China after Huawei sanctions; MediaTek takes No. 1 spot
Qualcomm's chips shipments in China shrank 48.1% year-on-year as domestic smartphone makers looked to alternatives from rival MediaTek.
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Read Amazon's letter to Joe Biden on helping with Covid-19 vaccines
To help the US and Biden with vaccination, Amazon has offered its services
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FAU-G Surpasses Four Million Pre-Registrations Ahead of January 26 Launch
FAU-G, the made-in-India mobile action game, has crossed four million pre-registrations on Google Play store ahead of its official release that is set for January 26.
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Twitter locks Chinese embassy's account over tweet about Uighur women
Twitter removed the contents of the tweet and replaced it with a label stating that it was no longer available.
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Google rolls out offline support for Calendar, but only for these users
Internet search giant Google has added a new feature to Google Calendar that will make it possible for its workspace users to use it offline on the web, that is without internet support. When this is enabled, users will be able to view their calendar and events “from four weeks prior or any time in the future by week, day, or month.”
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Google's advertising practices targeted by EU antitrust probe
Alphabet-owned Google, the world's largest online search engine, has been hit with fines totalling 8.25 billion euros ($10 billion) in the last three years for blocking rivals in online shopping, Android smartphones and online advertising.
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Amazon sues EU antitrust regulators for letting Italian case go ahead
Amazon is suing EU antitrust regulators for allowing the Italian competition watchdog to pursue its own case against the U.S. online retail giant over the way it selects sellers, arguing that this should be wrapped into an EU investigation.
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In hidden message on White House website, Joe Biden calls for coders
Hidden in the HTML code on https://ift.tt/1zS4qNM was an invitation to join the U.S. Digital Service, a technology unit within the White House.
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Google asks US judge to move states' antitrust lawsuit to California
Alphabet Inc's Google has asked a U.S. judge in Texas to transfer an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 states in December to a court in California, a state that has more relevant witnesses and documents needed by the company, it said.
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Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China
Ajit Pai told Reuters in an interview there is a "wide array" of activity from China that was of concern, including of surveillance, economic espionage and potential "injection of malware into networks here in the United States or around the world. There are a number of bad things that can happen when insecure equipment is used to handle sensitive...
Twitter Locks China's US Embassy Account Over Xinjiang Policy-Related Tweet
Twitter has locked the account of China's US embassy, @ChineseEmbinUS, for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, that the US social media platform said violated the firm's policy against dehumanisation.
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Amazon app quiz January 21, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Philips induction cooktop for free
Name of the quiz winner will be announced on January 22.
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Flipkart app quiz January 21, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
This game wants you to relive your 2020
The 2020Game, developed by Max Garkavyy, is worth a visit. It’s a free-to-play web-based side-scrolling game somewhat similar to the classic Mario game.
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Xiaomi Republic Day sale: Discounts on phones, fitness bands and more
Xiaomi has announced its Republic Day Sale. The four-day sale has kickstarted today and will be live till January 24.
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Oppo Find X3 Pro spotted on FCC; key specifications tipped
The report adds that the FCC listing even sheds some light on the key specifications of the handset such as fast charging support of up to 65W and a dual battery cell of 2200mAh to power the handset.
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Cruise, GM partner with Microsoft to ramp up self-driving vehicles
Microsoft will join GM, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in Cruise, bringing the post-money valuation of the San Francisco-based startup to $30 billion.
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Logitech says company can grow after COVID-19 boom
Logitech International will grow in a post-coronavirus world, Chief Executive Bracken Darrell said, as the rise in home working and playing during the pandemic pushed the computer peripherals maker to its best-ever quarterly results.
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EBay explores strategic alternatives for South Korean business
EBay Inc said it has started a process to explore a range of strategic alternatives for its South Korean business, which includes Gmarket, one of the largest online marketplaces in the country.
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Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes says some of its emails were breached by SolarWinds hackers
In a statement, the Santa Clara, California-based company said that while it did not use software made by SolarWinds, the company at the center of the breach, it had been successfully targeted by the same hackers who were able to sneak into its Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure environments.
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YouTube bans Donald Trump channel for another week over inauguration violence concerns
President Donald Trump will be banned from uploading videos or live-streaming to his YouTube channel for at least an additional seven days, Alphabet Inc's Google said.
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Cognizant to acquire US-based software firm Magenic
Information technology company Cognizant announced to acquire Magenic Technologies, a custom software development services company, for an undisclosed sum.
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Alibaba founder Jack Ma appears for the first time since crackdown on his tech empire
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has emerged after weeks out of the spotlight that has sparked speculation about his whereabouts as his companies face increased scrutiny.
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India ministry reportedly asked WhatsApp to drop privacy policy changes that sparked backlash
The update relates specifically to features that allow users to interact with businesses on WhatsApp.
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How WhatsApp’s 'troubles' may help this Google rival
DuckDuckGo, a rival of Google Search, has reported that it has set a new record for maximum searches in a day.
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Flipkart quiz January 20, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Amazon app quiz January 20, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance
There is usually one winner of the quiz. He/she is chosen via lucky draw.
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Amazon Could Be Hit as India Is Said to Plan Foreign Investment Rule Changes
India is considering revising its foreign investment rules for e-commerce in a move that could compel players including Amazon to restructure their ties with some major sellers.
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YouTube Extends Ban on Donald Trump’s Channel Ahead of US Presidential Inauguration
YouTube confirmed it extended a ban on new video being added to US President Donald Trump's channel due to the potential for inciting violence.
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TikTok owner ByteDance launches payments in China as it pushes into fintech and e-commerce
ByteDance has launched a new payment services within Douyin, the Chinese sister app of TikTok.
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Tencent teams up with Chinese automaker Geely on driverless and smart car tech
China's Tencent has teamed up with automaker Geely on various car technologies as traditional vehicle manufacturers continue to partner with technology giants.
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Netflix and Disney are trading places: Disney is the upstart, Netflix the old guard
Investors want Disney to use excess capital for more streaming video, while Netflix suggests it may start buying back stock as it turns cash-flow positive.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
OnePlus announces Republic Day sale: Discounts on OnePlus TV, OnePlus 8T, Oneplus Nord and more
As announced by the company, the discounts will be live till January 26. The said offers will be available on the company’s official website along with OnePlus Store app and OnePlus Experience stores across the country.
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Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest Face Advertising Ban in Turkey
Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope, and Pinterest under a new social media law, according to decisions published in the country's Official Gazette.
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Silicon Valley start-up Plaid plans European hiring spree despite Visa deal falling apart
Plaid plans to more than double its European workforce from 40 to 100 by the end of 2021.
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Apple in trouble for not banning Telegram: Lawsuit points at how Telegram could be ‘equally dangerous’
The Coalition for a Safer Web has sued Apple for not banning Telegram, while Parler continues to remain banned. The lawsuit also claims how Telegram’s USP features could be used to spread hate, plan violence and alleges that Telegram is already being used for doing the same in the US.
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Amazon sale Prime early deals: Get up to 45% off on tablets from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and other brands
Amazon Great Republic Day sale is live for Prime members. For other customers, the sale will start at 12am on January 20. As part of the sale, Amazon Prime members can avail up to 45% discount on tablets. The e-tailer has listed tablets from Apple, Samsung and other brands with offers on its platform.
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Amazon Great Republic Day sale starts for Prime members: Echo speakers, Fire TV Stick and Kindle devices available on discounts
Amazon has kickstarted its Republic Day sale on its platform. The sale is right now live for Prime members and will be live for all users starting tomorrow. As part of the sale, the e-tailer is offering discounts and deals across product categories including its range of Echo, Fire TV and Kindle devices. Interested buyers can get up to 40% off on these...
Flipkart Big Saving Days sale is live for Plus members: Discounts on smartphones, smart speakers and other devices
Big Saving Days sale on Flipkart is live for the Plus members. In the ongoing sale, one can avail offers on mobiles, earphones, smart speakers, laptops and other electronic devices.
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Google Play Store Introduces New Icons That Show Trending Apps
Google Play has introduced new icons that lets the people see which apps are trending and which ones are seeing a fall on the Play store charts. The Top Charts tab below the search bar of Google Play has got new icons.
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US asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news
The U.S. government has asked Australia to scrap proposed laws that will make it the first country in the world to force Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to pay for news sourced from local media outlets.
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Donald Trump orders assessment of security risks of Chinese drones
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S agencies to assess any security risks from Chinese-made drones in American government fleets and to prioritize removing them.
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Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for $270 million plant to produce laptops, tablets
Foxconn has so far invested $1.5 billion in Vietnam and plans to raise its investment by $700 million and recruit 10,000 more local workers this year, the government said.
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Government may keep Rs 7,500 crore outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
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DuckDuckGo surpasses 100 million daily search queries for first time in 12 years
As people move on to secure messaging apps like Telegram and Signal, privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has surpassed 100 million daily search queries for the first time in its 12-year-old history.
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Facebook to Use AI in Predicting if COVID-19 Patients Need Better Healthcare
Facebook is publishing a research conducted by its artificial intelligence (AI) unit in an effort to help healthcare providers predict in advance if a COVID-19 patient may need more intensive care solutions and adjust resources accordingly.
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Facebook to Appoint Turkey Envoy to Comply With Media Law
Facebook said it will appoint a representative in Turkey to comply with a new social media law aimed at forcing platforms to quickly remove contentious posts.
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Realme C12 gets a new variant: Price, availability and more
Smartphone brand Realme has launched a new variant of its budget handset, Realme C12, in India. The new variant of the Realme C12 packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Originally, when the handset was launched in August 2020, the company made available only the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant.
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ICICI Bank to customers: 3 signs these SMSes are fake
ICICI Bank has shared three tips that can help one identify such fraudulent messages. It says that customers should not fall for KYC offers because KYC doesn’t earn you any reward. Another sign to look for is if the message is offering cash for free. A fake message usually promises high amounts of cash for free.
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Amazon app quiz January 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win today’s prize
To become eligible for today’s prize, a participant should answer all questions of the quiz correctly.
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WhatsApp May Retain Only 18 Percent Users Amid Privacy Row: Survey
A recent survey has revealed that only 18 percent of users may continue using WhatsApp in India while 36 percent will reduce their usage drastically. Also, 15 percent of users are likely to stop using the app completely, amid the ongoing privacy row.
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Parler Partially Reappears With Support From Russian Technology Firm
Parler, a social media website and app popular with the American far right, has partially returned online with the help of a Russian-owned technology company.
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Flipkart quiz January 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and other prizes
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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This is the most popular game on iPhones
A FPS or first person shooter game that can be played in battle royale as well as multi-player mode tops the charts on App Store
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Don't use WhatsApp if not accepting privacy policy changes: Delhi HC
Accepting WhatsApp's new new privacy policy is a "voluntary" thing and one can choose not to use the app if in disareement with its terms and conditions, Delhi High Court says.
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Reliance to embed e-commerce app into WhatsApp within six months: Report
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries plans to embed its ecommerce app JioMart into WhatsApp within six months, financial daily Mint reported, as the Indian conglomerate looks to ramp up its retail and grocery business in the country.
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Samsung related shares plunge after heir Jay Y Lee is sentenced to jail again
Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in a bribery trial.
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Oppo A12 get a price cut of Rs 500
Oppo has reduced the price of its A12 smartphone by Rs 500. After the price cut, the handset will now cost Rs 8,490 for the base variant. It packs 3GB RAM with 32GB storage. Another model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Previously priced at Rs 11,490, it will now be available at Rs 10,990.
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Joe Biden eyes ex-Obama staff to tackle Big Tech and other antitrust issues
Two former Obama administration officials have emerged as front-runners for the top antitrust job at the U.S. Department of Justice under the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
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Google disputes Texas' suit claiming unfair advertising sales practices
Google said that antitrust claims in a Texas lawsuit were "misleading," responding in a blog post as state attorneys general plan suits against the Alphabet Inc unit.
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US admin slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others: Sources
The action - likely the last against Huawei Technologies under Republican President Donald Trump - is the latest in a long-running effort to weaken the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker, which Washington sees as a national security threat.
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Oppo Enco X True Wireless Noise cancelling earphones launched: Price, availability and more
BBK-owned smartphone brand Oppo has announced a new smartphone — called the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G — and one TWS earbuds — called Enco X True Wireless Noise-cancelling earphones in India.
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Amazon sale: Apple’s latest series iPhone to be available at Rs 10,000 discount
Apple’s latest affordable flagship, the iPhone 12 mini will be available with a discount of Rs 10,000 on Amazon in its upcoming sale. According to the sale page on Amazon, the iPhone 12 mini will be up for sale at Rs 59,990. To recall, the phone was launched last year with a price tag of Rs 69,990.
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Amazon sale: Apple’s latest series iPhone to be available at Rs 10,000 discount
Apple’s latest affordable flagship, the iPhone 12 mini will be available with a discount of Rs 10,000 on Amazon in its upcoming sale. According to the sale page on Amazon, the iPhone 12 mini will be up for sale at Rs 59,990. To recall, the phone was launched last year with a price tag of Rs 69,990.
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Amazon Prime Video Web Series Tandav Asked to Be Banned for Disrespecting Hindu Deities
Taking cognisance of complaints that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed in web series Tandav, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday sought an explanation from streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on the issue, sources said.
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In challenge to Tesla, Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng releases autonomous features for highway driving
Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng Motors has announced a new autonomous driving feature designed to work on highways as it ramps up its challenge to Tesla.
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Asus ROG Phone 4 may come with 6,000mAh battery
Asus ROG Phone 4 is teased to launch in Q1, 2021. The Taiwan-based company posted the phone’s official teaser on Weibo recently. Now, a tipster has claimed that the ROG Phone 4 will come with a 6,000mAh battery. According to the tipster named Digital Chat Station, the handset will be equipped with a dual-cell battery. The phone is said to offer 60W...
Republic Day sale on Amazon and Flipkart will start early for these members
Republic Day sales on Amazon and Flipkart will begin at midnight today for select members. Respectively called the Great Republic Day sale and Big Saving Days sale, it will go live at 12am on January 19. Only the Prime members on Amazon and Plus members on Flipkart will get early access to the respective sales. For all, the sale will start on January...
Google Play Store will show trending and non-trending apps
Internet search giant Google has started showing the trends among apps listed on Play Store, claims a report by Phonearena. As per the report, the company has started denoting this via a new icon of an arrow moving up or moving down denoting whether an app is trending up or down.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Parler App Could Return to App Store With Reforms
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that Parler, the right-leaning app popular with Trump supporters, could get back on the App Store “if they get their moderation together”. Parler was suspended from Apple’s App Store after the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.
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WhatsApp delays privacy update over user 'confusion' and backlash about Facebook data sharing
A WhatsApp privacy update regarding how users interact with businesses stoked fears of broader data sharing with the messaging app's parent company Facebook.
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Flipkart quiz January 18, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Amazon app quiz January 18, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance
Name of the winner of today’s quiz will be announced later today.
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Parler website back, but app not in Apple and Google stores
The chief executive of social media platform Parler posted a brief message on the company's website. "Hello world, is this thing on?," Matze asked. A little over a week ago, Apple Inc suspended the Parler from its App Store, shortly after Alphabet-owned Google banned it from Google Play. The app is still unavailable for download.
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Enco X wireless earbuds to launch in India today: How to watch live stream
Oppo will unveil its Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Enco X True wireless earbuds today. The new devices will be launched via an online event. Oppo Reno 5 Pro will succeed the Oppo Reno 4 Pro and will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.
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How to access new Gmail features before others
Wonder how you can access these experimental features on Gmail? Get to use features before other Gmail users, here’s what you need to do:
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GitHub head of HR resigns after investigation into firing of Jewish employee over Capitol riot comments
Microsoft-owned GitHub said on Sunday that the company's head of human resources resigned after an investigation into the company's dismissal of an employee.
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Huawei to open its biggest flagship store outside China in Riyadh
Chinese technology firm Huawei plans to establish a flagship store in Riyadh, the largest such store outside China, the Saudi government said on Friday.
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
YouTube stands alone as other social media providers race to deplatform Trump
YouTube has taken less aggressive action against the President's social media presence.
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How to use your iPhone to get in shape and stay healthy
You can track more than just your steps with your iPhone, including headphone audio levels, your menstruation cycle, mindful minutes and more.
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How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is luring tech players from Silicon Valley and New York
Suarez's schedule and phone have blown up since he accidentally launched a Twitter campaign to make Miami the latest innovation hub in early December.
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Signal Back Up: Users May See Some Errors, Company Says Will Be Fixed in Next Update
Signal said it had restored its services a day after the application faced technical difficulties as it dealt with a flood of new users after rival messaging app WhatsApp announced a controversial change in privacy terms.
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WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy, But It's Still Sharing Data With Facebook
WhatsApp has been sharing metadata with Facebook for many years now, so it's new policy wouldn't have changed much for users. But that doesn't mean that people should not be concerned about their privacy.
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WhatsApp puts 'privacy' as Status to reach out to users
WhatsApp seems to be going all out to reach users and clear what it terms as 'confusion' about its new privacy policy. Just a day after the company announced that it is moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the new policy terms, it has put its 'privacy principles' as a status message. The aim is clear: To highlight...
How to Do Mobile Recharge via Google Pay
Here’s an easy guide on how to do mobile recharge via Google Pay. Before beginning the steps, if you’ve never used Google Pay, you will have to download it via the Google Play Store. It’s a free download and registering on the app is an easy process as well. It asks for your mobile number and verifies it via an OTP to register. Prepaid customers of...
Delhi Police has a ‘warning’ for you before making that complaint on Facebook, Twitter
Posting your complaints on platforms like Twitter can attract fraudsters. Scammers may impersonate as customer care executives to obtain personal details. This can not only result in loss of information like mobile numbers and email addresses, one can also lose money to these cyber frauds.
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Intel CEO calls Apple a lifestyle company
Apple has been called many things by rival companies in the past. But a lifestyle company? Well, that’s a first and it can be attributed to Intel’s new CEO Pat Gelsinger. Gelsinger, who is set to take over the company’s top role in February, held an all-hands company meeting.
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How to hide seen on Telegram
Just like WhatsApp, Telegram also allows its users to hide their last seen. So, if you have started using Telegram then here is a simple how to which explains how you can hide the last seen.
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Italian data authority takes aim at Whatsapp's privacy disclaimer
Facebook Inc-owned messenger WhatsApp did not clearly communicate to users changes to its privacy policy, potentially making it difficult for people to decide whether to drop the service, Italy's data protection authority said.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Parler's de-platforming shows the exceptional power of cloud providers like Amazon
Parler survived being pushed out of Apple and Google's app stores, but getting kicked off Amazon's cloud has made Parler absent from the internet for days.
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CAIT moves SC over WhatsApp's new privacy policy
Traders' body CAIT filed a petition in the Supreme Court, making a plea to direct WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy.The body issued a statement claiming that the new WhatsApp privacy policy encroaches upon various fundamental rights of the citizens.
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Amazon union election to start in February, US labor board says
Amazon.com Inc's first U.S. union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a U.S. labor board official said in a filing.
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WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy Till May 15 Amid Severe Criticism
WhatsApp announced delaying by three months the implementation of a new privacy policy that has faced massive backlash with tens of millions of its users moving from the platform to rivals like Signal and Telegram.
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These may be two big changes that will come with the next iPhone
The 2021 series of Apple iPhones may see two important changes. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple may bring back the TouchID scanner with the iPhone 13 series. This time the TouchID will be embedded in the display itself.Another change that the company may introduce to the 2021 iPhones is that it may remove the Lightning charging port.
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Belkin launches Boost Charge Pro wireless charger stand and Freedom wireless earbuds
Belkin has expanded its product portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), 2021. The company has unveiled Boost Charge Pro wireless charger stand and SoundForm Freedom wireless earbuds.
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Apple fails to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion
A federal judge denied Apple Inc's bid to set aside or reduce a $502.8 million patent infringement verdict favoring VirnetX Holding Corp, and awarded interest and royalties that could boost Apple's total payout in two lawsuits above $1.1 billion.In a decision issued, U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder in Tyler, Texas rejected Apple's request for...
Google Play is unsportsmanlike, US states likely to argue in potential lawsuit
US state attorneys general are planning a third lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google, this one focused on the search and advertising giant's Play Store for Android phones, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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HCL Tech to hire 20,000 people in next two quarters: CEO C Vijayakumar
About 15% of these would be for onshore locations or client geographies with the remaining will be offshore, said HCL chief executive C Vijayakumar
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Apple blocks new M1 Macs users with silicon chip from side loading iPhone, iPad apps
"Apple has officially flipped the server-side switch to implement this change. This means that it is no longer possible to use an app such as iMazing to side load unsupported applications from your iPhone or iPad to your M1 Mac," the report mentioned.
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Forget Telegram, Signal, IS terrorists in India, abroad using much secure Threema
Amid the debate over privacy concerns, several people are switching to Telgram and Signal from WhatsApp, but the terrorists in India and abroad are using a much more advanced secure messaging platform to communicate with their counterparts across the globe without being traced and without leaving any digital footprint, a National Investigation Agency...
Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App
Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.
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How to take chat backup on Signal
Wondering about how to take chat backup on Signal? Well, it’s different from WhatsApp.
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Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Face Push From Investors Over Control Ahead of US Inauguration
Pension fund managers and religious investors on Friday asked top social media companies to step up their content control efforts to reduce the threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden next week.
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Signal was down for more than five hours
Soon after seeing a mad rush of millions of downloads, Signal faced a global outage on Friday. Several users started facing issues while sending messages via Signal on late Friday.
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WhatsApp ‘delays’ update, won’t delete your account for three months
“We’re now moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the terms. No one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8.”
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Read Fitbit CEO James Park's open letter to users
I’m writing today to let you know that Fitbit is now officially part of Google. It’s an incredibly exciting moment for us as a company and for our Fitbit community of users around the globe.
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SoftBank Vision Fund is losing Jeff Housenbold, who led investments in DoorDash, OpenDoor and Wag
Rajeev Misra, head of SoftBank's Vision Fund, announced internally on Friday that Jeff Housenbold is leaving to "run his own business."
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Tom & Jerry Release Date in India Set for February 19, a Week Before the US
Tom & Jerry movie release date in India is now February 19, a full week before the US, where Tom & Jerry releases February 26 on HBO Max and in cinemas on the same day.
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Apple India Store has a Republic Day offer for you
There will be a limited time offer on Apple products, starting January 21
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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21+: How the two smartphones compare
Both the handsets come with triple rear camera setup and come with IP68 rating. Wondering what is the difference between the two handsets? Take a look at the spec-by-spec comparison of both the devices.
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Oppo Find X3 series to launch in March, company confirms
Oppo will unveil its Find X3 series smartphones in March this year. The company has announced in a post on Chinese microblogging site Weibo. The post comes with a message “See the #ImpossibleSurface in March”.
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Telegram Secret Chat: How it is different from regular chats
The instant messaging app Telegram is mainly focused on speed and security. The app comes with tons of security features built into it such as data privacy, encryption, two-step verification, local passcode, ability to hide last seen, profile photo and more.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over eBook pricing
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon and the five largest U.S. publishers, collectively called the 'Big Five', agreed to price restraints that cause consumers to overpay for eBooks purchased from them through a retail platform other than Amazon.com.
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Google closes Fitbit deal as US Australia probes continue
Search and advertising giant Google closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said, even as U.S. and Australian competition regulators said they were continuing probes of the $2.1 billion transaction. Google won EU antitrust approval last month for its Fitbit bid after agreeing to restrictions on how it will use customers'...
Parler urges US judge to order Amazon to restore its platform
Parler urged a U.S. judge to order Amazon.com Inc to restore the company's account, saying Amazon had no evidence the social media platform was used to incite last week's storming of the U.S. Capitol.
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Bitcoin surge helps lift Grayscale assets to record $20 billion in 2020
Grayscale, the world's largest digital currency manager, said on its assets under management surged more than 900% to $20.2 billion at the end of last year, lifted by record inflows in the fourth quarter and the surge in the price of bitcoin.
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Tata Group puts post-pandemic bet on digital, electronics and health
"We are very serious about electric vehicles," Chandra said, adding that Tata is investing in developing clean technology cars at home through Tata Motors and at JLR.
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WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy
WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said, presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook Inc-owned messenger. A copy of the petition, seen by Reuters, said Whatsapp was jeopardizing national security by sharing, transmitting and storing user data in another...
You are a ‘communist Chinese military company’, US tells Xiaomi
What this does is it puts Xiaomi at risk to an executive order signed by Trump which restricts US companies from investing in the company.
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Apple may have a solution to your ‘fake camera component’ worry
According to a report in MacRumors, a new code discovered in the second beta of the iOS 14.4 (released to developers and public beta testers recently) shows a warning on iPhones repaired with camera parts that are not genuine. Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple camera,” reads the message. The message reportedly will appear in the Settings...
Amazon app quiz January 15, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 25,000 in Amazon Pay balance
The daily quiz starts at 8 am and will continue till 12pm.
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Flipkart quiz January 15, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
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WhatsApp Working On New Read Later Feature to Replace Archived Chats: All the Details
WhatsApp could be working on a Read Later feature. A report by WABetaInfo says that Read Later will sit exactly in the same position as Archived Chats, on top of the chat list. Tapping on the button will show an introductory banner that explains what it is about – “To reduce interruptions, chats with new messages stay here and you won’t get any notifications.”
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Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Inflated Ebook Pricing
Amazon was slapped with a class-action lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating the prices of ebooks in collusion with some publishers.
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WhatsApp Faces First Legal Challenge in India Over Updated Privacy Policy
WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said, presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook-owned messenger.
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China A.I. firms and Huawei filed to patent technology that could identify Uighur Muslims, report says
A research firm that analyzes video surveillance technology examined Chinese patent applications for systems that could be used to identify ethnic groups.
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Xiaomi shares fall 10% as U.S. adds smartphone-maker to 'blacklist'
Xiaomi is now subject to a November executive order forcing U.S. investors to to divest holdings of any companies on the blacklist, by Nov. 11 this year.
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Amazon launches smartTVs in India, price starts at Rs 13,999
E-commerce giant Amazon has forayed into the smart TV segment in India with the launch of four models of 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch. These are available in India at a starting price of Rs 13,999. All the four models come with Dolby Vision display and Dolby Atmos audio.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Google to loan app developers: Get your act right, or face removal
Now, the internet search giant has come forward addressing the issue. In a blog post, Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy explained Google's stance on the matter. Here's the blog post in full:
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US administration shelves planned investment ban on Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu: Sources
US administration has scrapped plans to blacklist Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu, four people familiar with the matter said, providing a brief reprieve to Beijing's top corporates amid a broader crackdown by Washington. The decision to shelve plans to add the Chinese tech giants is a blow to China hawks in the administration.
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Parler CEO says social media app, favored by Trump supporters, may not return
Social media platform Parler, which has gone dark after being cut off by major service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content, may never get back online, said its CEO John Matze. As a procession of business vendors severed ties with the two-year-old site following the storming of the U.S. Capitol last week.
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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou received death threats in mail, Canada court hears
Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou received multiple death threats, including bullets in the mail, while under house arrest in Vancouver, a Canadian court heard.
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Connecticut probes Amazon's digital books business for anti-competitive behaviour
Connecticut is investigating Amazon.com Inc for potential anti-competitive behaviour in its business selling digital books, the state's attorney general said.
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EU companies in China should 'prepare for the worst' in digital decoupling: Report
Digital decoupling between China and the United States could severely impact EU businesses in China and they should "prepare for the worst" and may be forced into a costly separation of their international operations, European business groups said.
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Parler asks US court to order Amazon to restore service to social media app
Parler, a social media outlet favored by some supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, urged a court to order Amazon.com Inc to put it back online.
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Google Assistant gets Guest Mode: Here's what it does
The Guest Mode can be turned on by a command “Hey Google, turn on Guest Mode,” and all the commands after this will not be saved to their account. Till the time the Guest Mode is on, it will not show any personal results like calendar entries or contacts.
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Twitter Banning Donald Trump Right Decision, but Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’: CEO Jack Dorsey
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has said that banning outgoing US President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week's violence at the US Capitol was the "right decision". But he also said that such actions “limit the potential for clarification, redemption, and learning” and sets a “dangerous precedent”.
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Snapchat Permanently Bans Donald Trump From Platform
Snapchat has said that it has permanently banned outgoing US President Donald Trump from the platform. Operators fear that Trump could use his Snapchat account to create more unrest in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Google working to fix Android contact tracing app issues
Alphabet Inc's Google said it was investigating issues with Android apps developed using the company's Exposure Notifications System that helps in contact tracing. The issue appears to be delaying the ability of these apps to load or to conduct regular exposure checks, a Google spokesperson said.
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Flipkart quiz January 14, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.
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Amazon app quiz January 14, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Echo dot speaker for free
There is one winner of the quiz whose name is chosen via lucky draw.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 series to launch today: How to watch live stream
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event will start at 8:30pm IST. At today’s event, the company is expected to launch Galaxy S21 series smartphones. The series is said to include three phones- Samsung Galaxy S21 along with Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
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Microsoft’s dig at Facebook: We don’t sell your data
While both Telegram and Signal have been making fun of WhatsApp with memes on their social media platforms, the latest to take a dig at Facebook is software giant Microsoft. In a tweet, via its official handle, Microsoft-owned video conferencing platform Skype says that the company does not sell user data to third parties.
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Twitter's Jack Dorsey admits internet companies have too much power and praises bitcoin as a model to change that
In a series of tweets on Wednesday, CEO Jack Twitter explained the company's thinking in banning Trump but said that's not a long-term solution.
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U.S. vehicle safety agency asks Tesla to recall 158,716 older vehicles over touchscreen glitches
The affected cars include Tesla Model S sedans made between 2012 and 2018, and Model X SUVs in model years from 2016 to 2018.
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Trump's election lies were among his most popular tweets
A CNBC analysis of President Trump's tweets since he was inaugurated found that his most popular and frequent posts largely spread disinformation and distrust.
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Snapchat will terminate Trump's account on Jan. 20
Snap joins Twitter, Facebook and other tech companies in denying service to the president after last week's mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Okta CEO says Parler was 'not even trying' to suppress terrorist threats
"We don't believe in unlawful activity and platforms that support unlawful activity," Okta CEO Todd McKinnon told CNBC.
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Facebook is removing flyers promoting more violence from its services
Facebook said it is aware that calls for violence "have been high" since the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol last week.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Sophisticated hacker targeted Android, Windows users: Google
A highly sophisticated hacker targeted owners of Android and Windows devices in the first quarter of 2020, carrying out hacking via "watering hole" attacks, Google has revealed.
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Amazon Tells Court Booting Parler After US Capitol Violence Was Justified, Urging Not to Restore Web Services
Amazon urged a judge not to order the company to restore Web-hosting service to Parler, saying the conservative social media platform failed to police violent content before and after the US Capitol violence.
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Scammers are claiming to sell Covid-19 vaccines on the dark web for up to $1,000 worth of bitcoin
Sellers on the dark web have been advertising Covid-19 vaccines, asking for bitcoin payments and not delivering the goods, cybersecurity firm Check Point found.
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Future Retail relying on Delhi HC observations to mislead regulators: Amazon
"The prima facie observations contained in the impugned order effectively resulted in allowing Future Retail Limited to collaterally bypass the EA order," Amazon said.
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Facebook says it removed record number of disinformation campaigns in December
Facebook Inc identified and suspended 17 disinformation networks on its platforms in December, representing its largest monthly takedown, the U.S. tech giant said.
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YouTube bans Donald Trump for a minimum of seven days
The channel is now prevented from uploading new videos or livestreams for a minimum of seven days-which may be extended, Youtube said in a statement.
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Covid-19 vaccination: 4 most important SMS you will get
In the tweet, the Ministry says that after one gets himself/herself registered on Co-WIN app, he/she will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number confirming the registration. This will be followed by a second message mentioning the date, time and place for the first dose of vaccination.
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Netflix Unveils 2021 Movie Slate With 70 Titles, Many More to Come
Netflix will release at least 70 new movies in 2021, involving the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Netflix’s 2021 film list will inevitably grow, as it only has Indian movies right now.
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YouTube Removes New Content Uploaded on Donald J Trump Channel, Disables Comments
YouTube’s action against Donald J Trump comes after US civil rights group threatened to organise an advertiser boycott if Trump’s official channel was not taken down. YouTube, however, has just prevented the channel from not uploading for seven days.
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Apple Chief Tim Cook Wants US Capitol Attackers Held Accountable, Including Donald Trump: Report
Apple chief Tim Cook says he wants those involved with the deadly attack on the US Capitol last week to be held accountable, even if that includes US President Donald Trump.
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Facebook Says It Removed Record Number of Disinformation Campaigns in December
Facebook identified and suspended 17 disinformation networks on its platforms in December, representing its largest monthly takedown, the US tech giant said.
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Google suspends Trump's YouTube account, disables comments
The Google-owned company took down the account following similar actions by Facebook and Twitter.
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Apple set to make a 'big announcement' today
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to make an announcement later tonight
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Happy Lohri 2021: How to download and send Stickers and GIFs on WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram
Lohri is celebrated today and people must have started wondering about wishing their friends and family. Now, there are several ways to do that. The best one is meeting them in person and celebrating the festival. However, keeping the ongoing pandemic situation in mind, it’s better to avoid that or do it by abiding social distancing norms. One option...
Telegram Chief Pavel Durov Reports 25 Million New Users in Three Days Following WhatsApp Privacy Policy Change
Telegram has registered 25 million new users in the past 72 hours, founder Pavel Durov said, on the heels of WhatsApp announcing a change to its privacy terms.
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YouTube Must Take Down Donald Trump’s Channel or Face Advertiser Boycott, US Civil Rights Groups Demand
US civil rights groups will organise an advertiser boycott against YouTube if it does not remove President Donald Trump's channel, the groups said.
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Chinese PC maker Lenovo soars 15% after saying it will list shares on Shanghai's Nasdaq-style board
Lenovo said it had filed to issue so-called Chinese depositary receipts (CDRs) on the Science and Technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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Amazon app quiz January 13, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance
There is usually one winner of the quiz whose name is announced later in the day.
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Flipkart quiz January 13, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins
By answering these five questions, a participant can win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super Coins. The quiz will continue till 12pm.
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Apple to make 'big announcement' today, says CBS
Apple is reportedly set to make a major announcement today (January 13). But before Apple fans raise their expectations, please note that it will not be a product. CBS This Morning has shared a short video clip of an upcoming interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook in which he is said to make a 'big announcement'.
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‘If You Build for India, You Build for the World’: Signal Co-Founder Brian Acton on WhatsApp and Future of Private Messaging
Signal Co-Founder Brain Acton in an interview to NDTV talks about how the app is handling its meteoric rise as users increasingly favour it as a WhatsApp alternative. He explains what Signal stands for, how it plans to raise money, and the plans the company has for the Indian market.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
iQoo 7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, up to 120W fast charge support launched in China: Price, specs and more
Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo 7 has launched its flagship smartphone — called iQoo 7 — in its home country China. The key highlight of the smartphone is that it comes powered by Qualcomm’s latest and most-powerful processor, Snapdragon 888 SoC. The handset is set to go on sale in China starting January 15 and the global availability is unknown at this point.
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How to download, set up and start using Telegram on smartphones and desktop
Keeping everything aside, Switching to Telegram is as easy as any other instant messaging app. All you need to do is download the app, enter your phone number, verify it. Still worried? Fret not, follow out step-by-step guide:
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng secures $2 billion credit line to expand manufacturing
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc said it has secured a credit line of 12.8 billion yuan ($2 billion) from five Chinese banks to expand manufacturing and sales.
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Amazon to remove QAnon products from platform after US Capitol siege
The action by Amazon follows a decision to stop hosting the web content of Parler, a social network used by some supporters of Trump.
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Gab Benefits From Twitter-Less Donald Trump, Rival Parler’s Removal
Gab is benefitting from the suspension of several Twitter accounts – including Donald Trump's – and the taking offline of rival Parler, its CEO said.
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WhatsApp Clarifies on Privacy Policy Update Amid Criticism, Says No Effect on Individual Chats
WhatsApp on Tuesday provided clarification on its recent privacy policy update. It stated that the latest change didn’t affect the privacy of messages sent between users.
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Facebook Has No Plans to Lift Donald Trump Ban, COO Sheryl Sandberg Says
Facebook's operations chief Sheryl Sandberg said the world's largest social network had no plans to lift its block on the accounts of US President Donald Trump, as the company clamped down on a phrase that has become a rallying cry for the president's supporters.
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