Technology News

Apple device owners must stop everything to update their iOS, macOS; it fixes critical zero-day bugs

Apple has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities actively being used to deliver Israel-based NSO Group's Pegasus spyware on iPhones.

Sep 8, 2023

Reliance explores chipmaking foray, talking with potential partners: Report

The telecoms-to-energy conglomerate, encouraged by the Indian government, has held early-stage talks with foreign chipmakers that have the potential to become technology partners, said one of the people who has direct knowledge of the plans.

Sep 8, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic unboxing and first impressions: A stunner in & out

A well-crafted timepiece exudes luxury in that silver case and hybrid eco-leather band. There's more. Read on.

Sep 8, 2023

Monitoring sex life to religious beliefs — Your car throws privacy out of window; collects shocking personal data

Many people think of their car as a private space where they can call for doctor's appointment or have a personal conversation with their child on the way to school, without realizing the compromised privacy.

Sep 7, 2023

Fact-checking crowdsourced on X; users can add community notes on misleading videos [details]

X Corp (formerly Twitter) has now allowed users to add community notes to misleading or AI-generated videos on its platform.

Sep 7, 2023

"Nice guy, no fire-breathing dragon": Reason behind Musk firing Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal revealed

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk fired former Indian-origin Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal because he was not "a fire-breathing dragon" which the social network wanted in order to thrive, according to a new biography of one of the richest billionaires on Earth.

Sep 7, 2023

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to host its 1st developer conference on Nov 6; see what's expected

ChatGPT developer OpenAI has announced to host its first-ever developer conference on November 6 here.

Sep 7, 2023

Indian govt warns of malware attacks "DogeRAT" targeting Android users via social media

The Indian government has issued a warning about advanced malware targeting Android users via social media and messaging platforms, capable of accessing sensitive data and granting hackers control over infected devices.

Sep 5, 2023

PhonePe launches celebrity voice feature with Amitabh Bachchan on its SmartSpeakers

PhonePe has launched a first-of-its-kind celebrity voice feature on its SmartSpeakers in collaboration with the iconic Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan.

Sep 5, 2023

Paytm Card Soundbox, India's 1st with card payments feature, launched

Paytm, India's leading payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, on Monday launched its latest innovation -- Card Soundbox.

Sep 4, 2023

New China-linked "BadBazaar" targets Android users via fake Signal, Telegram apps

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Signal and Telegram Android apps distributed via the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store designed to deliver the China-linked "BadBazaar" spyware, a new report has revealed.

Sep 4, 2023

B'luru Tech Summit 2023: Siddaramaiah releases brochure

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday released the brochure of the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit and interacted with the industrialists here

Sep 4, 2023

Sudan-based hackers shut down X for hours, ask Musk for Starlink

Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) went down for hours for thousands of users after Sudan-based hackers hit the platform in a bid to put pressure on Musk into launching his cheaper internet Starlink service in their country.

Sep 2, 2023

India's mission to Sun: From PM Modi to Ajay Devgn and brands celebrate the sunshine moment as Aditya- L1 lifts off successfully [Watch]

The Aditya-L1 Mission will not "land" on the Sun as the blazing temperatures would make it an impossible task Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1 (L1) - 1.5 million km from the Earth in the direction of the Sun.

Sep 2, 2023

Here's how to get Apple Music free for six months

Apple is now offering six-month free listening of Apple Music for new subscribers who purchase new iPhone or eligible AirPods, HomePod or Beats.

Sep 1, 2023