Technology News

Misleading star ratings for hotels lands Google in trouble; attracts $1.3 million fine [details]

The DGCCRF probe revealed that the tech giant had replaced the standard classification system of the public tourist board with a star rating system powered by its own criteria.

Feb 16, 2021

Amazon to make TV streaming devices in India

Amazon.com Inc will start making its TV streaming devices in India this year in collaboration with Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn

Feb 16, 2021

Unlike China, India has to depend on US social media apps with no massive Indian platform

The Indian entrepreneurs and innovators have done well in several other digital industries such as Paytm, Ola, Swiggy or Flipkart but the country has little to show to the world in the social networking app space.

Feb 16, 2021

Get Active India challenge for Apple Watch users: How to participate, earn points [details]

Apple Watch users across India can now participate in a new challenge aimed at encouraging Indians to get active and stay fit.

Feb 15, 2021

Elon Musk invites Putin for Clubhouse chat; anticipation among followers grows

Will Russian President Vladimir Putin say yes to Elon Musk's invitation to join him for a Clubhouse chat is the bigger question.

Feb 15, 2021

Apple Days sale on Amazon offers deals on iPhone 12 Mini, others you cannot miss

Customers can get iPhone 12 Mini at a price of Rs 64,490 with a discount of Rs 5,410, Amazon said on Saturday, adding that iPhone 11 Pro will be available at a price of Rs 82,900.

Feb 13, 2021

Twitter takes down 90-95% of accounts listed by Indian govt

Among those whose accounts have been withheld include Sukhram Singh Yadav, a Rajya Sabha member and Samajwadi Party leader, and several politicians from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress.

Feb 12, 2021

Youtube leads as top 100 subscription apps minted $13 billion in 2020 amid Covid pandemic

Beating the Covid pandemic, revenue from the top 100 earning non-game subscription apps accounted for for 11.7% of the $111 billion that consumers had spent on in-app purchases last year

Feb 12, 2021

Twitter suspends Koo imposter; puts values above rivalry

In a solid demonstration of healthy competition and commitment to core values, Twitter's small gesture of blocking a fake Koo account has won many hearts.

Feb 11, 2021

Foldable iPhone with clamshell design will attract masses with affordable price: Report

Apple is reportedly working on a relatively affordable clamshell folding iPhone. Details here.

Feb 11, 2021

What is Koo app; 5 biggest myths about India's Twitter alternative busted

After Koo shot to fame, there are many speculations about the app being unsafe, secretly run by the government and more. Here we bust those claims with facts.

Feb 11, 2021

Now Facebook wants a piece of Clubhouse fame; clone audio chat app in works

Facebook has a history of cloning its competitors. Instagram in 2016 copied a Snapchat feature Stories that allows users to share ephemeral videos and photos.

Feb 11, 2021

Misuse Twitter, Facebook at cost of serious consequences; Centre warns [details]

Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad warned social media platforms against spreading fake news or anything inciting violence, and that there will be consequences.

Feb 11, 2021

From Apple to PayPal, researcher shows this novel software supply chain attack is possible in 35 tech firms

Microsoft awarded him their highest bug bounty amount of $40,000 and identified the issue as CVE-2021-24105 for their Azure Artifactory product.

Feb 11, 2021

Delayed compliance "meaningless"; IT Secy tells Twitter [read full statement]

MeitY IT Secy expressed deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which Twitter unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

Feb 11, 2021