Technology News

Twitter down in US, UK; thousands of users experience issues

Over 15,000 users reported problems with Twitter on app outage tracking website Downdetector.

Mar 29, 2021

MobiKwik says user data safe and secure; denies breach of 3.5mn users amid IPO plans

Independent cybersecurity researchers have claimed that a database containing KYC details of nearly 3.5 million users of MobiKwik is up for sale on the Dark Web.

Mar 29, 2021

Happy Holi 2021: Facebook celebrates festival of colours with new avatar stickers

The new Holi stickers will appear in the sticker library when you are posting or commenting on Facebook posts, or while using Messenger.

Mar 27, 2021

Twitter gets serious about elections in India; revamps policy to fight misinformation [details]

Twitter, the popular micro-blogging platform is cracking down on misinformation ahead of India's crucial assembly elections in various states.

Mar 25, 2021

OnePlus 9 Pro review: Making amends with camera critics

OnePlus flagships have for long remained consumer-favorite, but the camera aspect has lagged behind rivals. That changes now.

Mar 25, 2021

OnePlus Watch launched at last; here's why it could be your next smartwatch

OnePlus has officially launched its first-ever smartwatch, OnePlus Watch, for Rs 14,999 and offers a whole lot of features. Take a look here.

Mar 23, 2021

OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 set out to redefine flagships, again [first impressions]

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now official. The flagships with cameras powered by Hasselblad are bound to achieve new heights. Here's a look at the two flagships OnePlus launched today.

Mar 23, 2021

Someone just paid Rs 18 crore for a tweet; see why is it worth so much [details]

Sina Estavi, CEO of tech company Bridge Oracle, paid the whopping sum to own the first tweet ever and the proceeds from the auction go to a charity.

Mar 23, 2021

Microsoft in talks to acquire Clubhouse rival Discord for over $10 bln

In a bid to enter the competitive social media market, Microsoft may acquire popular chat and communications platform Discord for more than $10 billion, the media reported.

Mar 23, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A52 review: Slaying it in style

Samsung Galaxy A52 has some noteworthy upgrades like its display, camera, performance and more, but not entirely devoid of flaws as one might argue about what's missing from the package.

Mar 22, 2021

Apple fined for its environmental-friendly move in Brazil; to pay $2mn for ditching charger

Brazilian consumer protection regulator Procon-SP has now fined Apple for not including a charger. The new iPhones come with only a USB-C to Lightning cable.

Mar 21, 2021

A Googler's Startup Story

Gaurav Aggarwal says that with Sleek, people can focus on something more important than waiting in line.

Mar 21, 2021

Twitter to comply with internet law in Turkey; still mum about India [details]

Under the new law, social media firms that have more than one million users must store the users' data in the country.

Mar 21, 2021

Facebook is making Instagram for kids under 13 because it can [details]

A version of Instagram where parents have control, similar to how Facebook did with Messenger Kids, is currently under works.

Mar 20, 2021

WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are down globally; netizens rush to Twitter as usual [reactions]

The entire Facebook family of apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger are not working for users across the globe.

Mar 19, 2021