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Black Lives Matter: Facebook employee tweets about 'inaction'; gets fired

Brandon Dail, who worked as an engineer at Facebook, tweeted that he lost his job after he asked another co-worker to add a Black Lives Matter banner on an open-source website developed by Facebook.

Jun 13, 2020

Aarogya setu app not mandatory for travel by air or rail: Centre tells Karnataka HC

The central government has stated to the Karnataka HC that having the Aarogya Setu app is not compulsory for travel as travellers may issue a self-declaration form instead.

Jun 13, 2020

WhatsApp's really cool and useful features coming to Android and iOS soon

WhatsApp is working on several new features, which are currently under alpha and beta testing phase. From multi-device support to ShareChat integration and more, there are a lot of really cool features coming your way.

Jun 13, 2020

Warning: Phone call from Pakistan (+92) can be dangerous | Details here

The Maharashtra Cyber unit has identified two types of frauds being carried out by Pakistani fraudsters in India, which is luring people with the promise of fake KBC prize and car lottery.

Jun 13, 2020

Mi Notebook 14 Horizon: 4 reasons you must consider buying this laptop

Xiaomi launched its Mi Notebook 14 series in India starting at Rs 41,999. The Notebook 14 Horizon is priced at Rs 54,999 and here's why it makes sense over rival models available in similar price range.

Jun 13, 2020

PS5 could give Sheldon Cooper's Xbox vs Playstation dilemma a real challenge

Sony launched the latest PlayStation 5, bringing fans something new, refreshing and exciting. While there are some mixed reactions towards the console, the launch of a new gaming console brings our attention to that iconic episode from The Big Bang Theory.

Jun 12, 2020

Watching YouTube videos without ads possible, Redditor reveals trick

A new trick was discovered that leverages a loophole in the world's largest video platform, YouTube, to block ads while watching videos.

Jun 12, 2020

Government re-starts drone registration: Here's how to register yours

The objective is to track these drones that are vital to safe activities even in green zones or territories where they will be permitted.

Jun 12, 2020

OPPO A52 launched at Rs 16,990; quad camera, huge battery & more

Oppo has launched yet another mid-range smartphone in India. The A52 smartphone brings features like quad cameras, 5,000mAh battery and more at Rs 16,990.

Jun 12, 2020

OnePlus 8 Pro 5G goes on sale in India on June 15: Everything you need to know

After overcoming the production delay, OnePlus 8 Pro 5G is finally going to be available in India on June 15. Here's everything you need to know.

Jun 12, 2020

Twitter cracks down on China's fake news campaign; removes 175,000 accounts

While 23,750 accounts comprise the core of the network - the highly engaged core network - approximately 150,000 accounts were designed to boost this content called the amplifier network.

Jun 12, 2020

With 'this' device, you can monitor Covid-19 patients at every step

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many applications have been developed to keep track of the pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Apple first US company to hit $1.5 trillion market cap

Apple has become the first US company that reached $1.5 trillion market cap and according to the investors and analysts, strong App Store sales, ARM chips-run Macs and a 5G iPhone this fall are the reasons for the surge in stock of the Cupertino-based iPhone maker.

Jun 11, 2020

Read before Retweet; Twitter's new feature promotes informed discussions

Twitter is testing yet another feature that encourages users to read a news article before retweeting it to the followers. Here's how it works.

Jun 11, 2020

Redmi 9 launched with quad cameras, big battery at affordable price

Redmi 9's international launch gives a detailed look at Redmi 9, which might eventually be released in India. This could help buyers make a sound choice if at all they are willing to wait a bit longer.

Jun 10, 2020