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Twitter refuses to block journalists, activists, politicians; acts on 500 Indian accounts [details]

Twitter also said that it does not believe that the actions it has been directed to take by the IT Ministry are consistent with the Indian law.

Feb 10, 2021

Google Chrome users watch out; hackers could steal your data using malicious feature [details]

Hackers can use the Google Chrome sync feature to send commands to infected browsers and steal data from infected systems, bypassing traditional firewalls and other network defenses.

Feb 7, 2021

Pixel phones will soon measure heart rate, respiration using just cameras [how it works]

Both features rely on the smartphone camera -- it measures respiratory rate by monitoring the rise and fall of a user's chest and heart rate by tracking colour change as blood moves through the fingertip.

Feb 6, 2021

Elon Musk's tweet after "break" raises Dogecoin's value

In subsequent tweets, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said "Dogecoin is people's crypto" and "No highs, no lows, only Doge".

Feb 4, 2021

Who is Andy Jassy; Amazon's new CEO to succeed Jeff Bezos

Andy Jassy founded Amazon Web Services (AWS) with a team of 57 people and in April 2016 and it now has nearly a $50 billion annual run rate. Read more such facts about new Amazon chief.

Feb 3, 2021

Poco M3 with 6,000mAh battery, fast charging launched at Rs 10,999; features explained

Poco M3 features a 6000mAh battery along with an 18W fast charger, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and sports Adreno 610 GPU for smooth gaming and video experience. Read on for more details.

Feb 2, 2021

Apple is fixing most annoying problem of COVID-era; unlocks iPhone with mask on [here's how]

In the next iOS 14 update, Apple Watch will give you haptic feedback to let you know your iPhone has been unlocked, making it a lot easier for users wearing face masks.

Feb 2, 2021

What 100W? Xiaomi may launch smartphone with 200W fast charging

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with 200W fast charging technology, Chinese media reports.

Jan 29, 2021

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launches NOTHING; it's surely something

The company literally called NOTHING aims to inspire people to believe in the positive potential of technology, and will set the pace starting in 2021.

Jan 27, 2021

Twitter acquires newsletter service Revue; what it means for users

Twitter's acquisition of Revue places it in direct competition with Substack, a rival email newsletter service, and here's what it means for end users.

Jan 26, 2021

iPhone 13 camera to get massive makeover; Apple to borrow impressive DSLR feature

Apple is still several months away from launching a brand new iPhone series, but rumours are already rife about what to expect. Some reports are already speculating a major camera upgrade in the upcoming iPhone 2021 lineup.

Jan 24, 2021

Logged out of Facebook; frustrated users rant, company explains issue [details]

The users on iOS app were also having difficulty logging back into their accounts when using two-factor authentication.

Jan 24, 2021

A Loon balloon on its way to Puerto Rico from Nevada

Alphabet shuts project Loon; its ambitious plan to provide internet in remote locations

The former Google X project was spun out as an independent company of Alphabet in 2018 alongside Wing, Alphabet's drone business.

Jan 22, 2021

Signal "copies" several WhatsApp features amid new user surge

WhatsApp offers a feature to set a custom "about" -- a status available in the contact info page. Signal has now introduced the same option for its users along with others.

Jan 22, 2021

BuyUcoin hack exposes sensitive data of over 3.25 lakh Indian users [details]

The data leaked include names, e-mails, mobile numbers, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details, KYC details (PAN number, passport numbers) and deposit history.

Jan 21, 2021

Xiaomi, Poco F1, launch, review, price, specifications,

Poco sold over 10 lakh C3 smartphones in India; see what makes it so popular

Recently, Poco announced that it has emerged as the third-largest online smartphone player in the Indian market.

Jan 21, 2021

WhatsApp Web users must drop everything for this; your phone number could be exposed

Google had indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone can join various private chat groups with a simple search. The indexed WhatsApp group chat links have now been removed from Google.

Jan 16, 2021

I do not celebrate or feel pride; Twitter CEO defends permanent ban on Trump

The Twitter ban came after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, hoping to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election victory.

Jan 14, 2021

Exynos 2100: All the ways Samsung's flagship chip is better, faster, effecient

Exynos 2100 is Samsung's first high-end mobile AP with a 5G modem manufactured on an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultraviolet (EUV) process technology to provide better solutions to gaming and multitasking environments.

Jan 13, 2021

Part-time job messages on WhatsApp are scam; China is behind it all [Details]

The CyberPeace Foundation along with experts from Autobot Infosec Private Ltd have also launched an independent investigation into the matter.

Jan 11, 2021

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