Technology News

WhatsApp introduces "View Once" feature; Deletes photos and videos once seen on your mobile

"View Once" is a new feature that WhatsApp has launched. Starting this week, everyone will have access to a function that deletes photographs and videos from the conversation once they have been opened.

Aug 4, 2021

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro availability details revealed; Indians in for major disappointment [details]

Google's new Pixel phones are going to be launched this fall, around the same time Apple and Samsung launch their refresh models of iPhones and Galaxy Notes.

Aug 4, 2021

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Microdrone: US Air Force developing drones that mimic bird flight [details]

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced that it is collaborating with California-based Airion Health LLC to work on a prototype of micro air vehicles (MAV) that can mimic bird and insect flight.

Aug 3, 2021

OnePlus Nord 2 Review: Hardware hits right chords, cameras miss bull's-eye

OnePlus has made strides in the premium segment and is now gaining momentum in the mid-range segment. The Nord 2 makes a strong case, but is it worth considering amid stiff competition?

Aug 2, 2021

YouTube bans Aussie TV news channel for one week over COVID misinformation [details]

The Australian news outlet said it "expressly rejects" claims that any hosts ever denied the existence of Covid-19 and that "no such videos were ever published or removed"

Aug 1, 2021

Facebook removes racist posts, blocks account; German court says it's illegal [here's why]

A top court in Germany is ruled against Facebook after it took down racist posts and blocked the account of the publisher and deemed the actions illegal. Read on to know more.

Jul 30, 2021

iPhone, iPad, Mac users must drop everything for THIS crucial update; even Govt issues warning [details]

CERT-In has warned iPhone and iPad users of a serious vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. Apple has already released a patch, which all affected users must immediately install.

Jul 30, 2021

WeChat suspends new user registrations in China amid widening crackdown

Social messaging app WeChat said on Tuesday it has temporarily suspended registration of new users in China, as the regulators in the country come down heavily on the internet firms.

Jul 28, 2021

Apple Posts $81.4 billion Q2 growth; Tim Cook says India sales "record-breaking"

Apple's growth in India was phenomenal in the June quarter, according to CEO Tim Cook. Apple, which has already begun producing certain iPhone models in India, is scouting locations for retail stores in the nation.

Jul 28, 2021

Google Search, YouTube sales soar to record high in pandemic; Parent company posts $61.88 billion Q2 revenue

Riding on Search and YouTube advertising growth amid the pandemic, Alphabet has posted a record $61.88 billion in revenue for its June quarter.

Jul 28, 2021

Not Zoom or Meet; PM Modi's virtual interaction with Olympic stars held on Vconsol [details]

Vconsol video conferencing app, which won the innovating challenge for video conferencing platforms, was used by PM Narendra Modi to interact with Olympic stars amid pandemic.

Jul 27, 2021

India ranks lowest on global mobile data cost and that's great news [here's how]

To put things into perspective, the 1GB cost of mobile data in India is $0.09 whereas the same costs $8 in the United States.

Jul 26, 2021

Vivo V21 5G review: Great looks, greater cameras

Vivo V21 brings in some interesting twists and turns by bagging a few industry firsts to woo consumers. But is it sufficient to win them over? Let's find out.

Jul 25, 2021

YouTube surpasses 10 billion download mark on Google Play Store

The YouTube app for Android users has exceeded a record-breaking 10 billion downloads on the Google Play Store Android app.

Jul 24, 2021

Instagram testing new tool "Limits" to prevent targeted harassment

Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is now testing a new tool called "Limits," which will allow users to lock their accounts and limit any potential interactions if they believe they are being harassed.

Jul 24, 2021