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How Razorpay Achieved 40-45 Percent Monthly Growth in COVID-Hit 2020 | Technology News

How Razorpay Achieved 40-45 Percent Monthly Growth in COVID-Hit 2020 With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Shashank Kumar, co-founder and CTO at Razorpay to know about the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this s...

Facebook Says It Took Action on 33.3 Million Content Pieces in India Due to Policy Violations in July | Technology News

Facebook Says It Took Action on 33.3 Million Content Pieces in India Due to Policy Violations in July Facebook “actioned” over 33.3 million content pieces across ten violation categories proactively during June 16–July 31 in India, the social media giant said in its compliance report.

Netflix India September 2021 Releases: Money Heist, Kota Factory, Sex Education, and More | Technology News

Netflix India September 2021 Releases: Money Heist, Kota Factory, Sex Education, and More Money Heist season 5, Kota Factory season 2, Sex Education season 3, Lucifer season 6, Chhota Bheem, Ankahi Kahaniya, Crime Stories: India Detectives, Rick and Morty season 5 finale — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix in September 2021.

F9, Money Heist, Kota Factory, and More: September Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video | Technology News

F9, Money Heist, Kota Factory, and More: September Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video Money Heist season 5, Fast & Furious 9, Kota Factory season 2, Lucifer season 6, Sex Education season 3, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Bhoot Police, Cinderella, Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Annabelle Sethupathi, Ankahi Kahaniya — the biggest TV shows and movies in September 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and in cinemas.

The Suicide Squad out September 16 on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies | Technology News

The Suicide Squad out September 16 on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies The Suicide Squad is heading to video on demand platforms including Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, and YouTube Movies on September 16. The movie released in theatres on August 5 in select regions including India.

VPNs in India Should Be Blocked Permanently Due to Increase in Cybercrimes, Parliamentary Panel Again Urges Government | Technology News

VPNs in India Should Be Blocked Permanently Due to Increase in Cybercrimes, Parliamentary Panel Again Urges Government The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has urged the government to block virtual private networks (VPNs) in India, citing VPN services as a “technological challenge” that could lead to growing number of cybercrimes.

Zoom Q2 Earnings Exceed Expectations But Growth Forecast Disappoints Investors | Technology News

Zoom Q2 Earnings Exceed Expectations But Growth Forecast Disappoints Investors Zoom Q2 earnings report marks its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, but the company signaled a faster-than-expected easing in demand for its video-conferencing service after a pandemic-driven boom, which sent its shares tumbling 11 percent.

Netflix India Now Supports UPI AutoPay for Recurring Payments | Technology News

Netflix India Now Supports UPI AutoPay for Recurring Payments Netflix is now rolling out support for UPI Autopay recurring payments in India. UPI Autopay will be available on Netflix.com and Netflix’s Android app. Netflix might be getting ahead of the curve here, as the Reserve Bank of India will impose new rules on recurring transactions from October 1, and the storing of card details from January 1, 2022.

Shopee India May Be Unveiled Soon as Company Launches Recruitment Campaign for Vendors, Ramps Up Hiring | Technology News

Shopee India May Be Unveiled Soon as Company Launches Recruitment Campaign for Vendors, Ramps Up Hiring Shopee has launched a recruitment campaign for vendors to sell on what it called Shopee India and is ramping up hiring in the country, according to YouTube videos and job postings.

Shopee Becomes Brazil’s Most-Downloaded Shopping App in 2 Years: Learn Its Game-Changing Approach | Technology News

Shopee Becomes Brazil’s Most-Downloaded Shopping App in 2 Years: Learn Its Game-Changing Approach Shopee took just two years to become Brazil's most-downloaded shopping app, winning users to its low-cost marketplace with its game-changing approach to e-commerce: in-app mini-games offering coupons to winning users.

Microsoft Exposed Cloud Database: Researchers, Cybersecurity Agency Urge Users to Change Digital Access Keys | Technology News

Microsoft Exposed Cloud Database: Researchers, Cybersecurity Agency Urge Users to Change Digital Access Keys Researchers who discovered a massive flaw in the main databases stored in Microsoft's Azure cloud platform urged all users to change their digital access keys, not just the 3,300 it notified this week.

Google Play App Store Revenue Hit $11.2 Billion in 2019, Unsealed Court Filing Shows | Technology News

Google Play App Store Revenue Hit $11.2 Billion in 2019, Unsealed Court Filing Shows Google generated $11.2 billion (roughly Rs. 82,320 crores) in revenue from its mobile app store in 2019, according to a court filing unsealed on Saturday, offering a clear view into the service's financial results for the first time.

Marine removed from post for calling out senior leaders in viral video | Technology News

Marine removed from post for calling out senior leaders in viral video Retired Army Staff Sgt. Graham Allen reacts to a Marine speaking out on social media and demanding 'accountability' for Afghanistan chaos

7 brilliant ways your smartphone can help you get things done | Technology News

7 brilliant ways your smartphone can help you get things done You email, text, check your step count, and hit "reject" on all those spam calls. Lately, I’ve been getting more spam texts than calls. There’s one mistake many people make trying to get them to stop. It just makes the problem worse. Tap or click for the insider trick, plus a way to do your good deed of the day and report spam.

Speed up your PC or Mac: 5 pro tricks to quickly find and delete junk | Technology News

Speed up your PC or Mac: 5 pro tricks to quickly find and delete junk In our homes, dirt, dust, and grime can pile up over time. Cached files, screenshots and duplicates are the digital equivalent.

Facebook, WhatsApp’s IT Rules Challenge: Delhi High Court Asks Centre to Respond to Pleas | Technology News

Facebook, WhatsApp’s IT Rules Challenge: Delhi High Court Asks Centre to Respond to Pleas The Delhi High Court asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to “trace” chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

China to Crack Down on 'Chaotic' Online Fan Culture, Will Shut Down Channels That Spread Celebrity Scandals | Technology News

China to Crack Down on 'Chaotic' Online Fan Culture, Will Shut Down Channels That Spread Celebrity Scandals China will move to crack down on the "chaotic" online celebrity fan culture, the country's cyberspace regulator said in a notice as part of an ongoing state campaign to "rectify" the Internet sector.

Cruella Movie Review: Emma Stone-Starrer Is a Daenerys in Game of Thrones Final Season Hack-Job Again | Technology News

Cruella Movie Review: Emma Stone-Starrer Is a Daenerys in Game of Thrones Final Season Hack-Job Again Cruella movie review: Emma Stone’s Disney villain origin story is a hack-job on par with Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones’ final season. Cruella now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Microsoft Warns Thousands of Azure Cloud Customers of Exposed Cosmos DB Databases | Technology News

Microsoft Warns Thousands of Azure Cloud Customers of Exposed Cosmos DB Databases Microsoft warned thousands of its cloud computing customers, including some of the world's largest companies, that intruders could have the ability to read, change, or even delete their main databases, according to a copy of the email and a cybersecurity researcher.

Apple Strikes App Store Deal With Small Developers as It Waits for Fortnite Ruling | Technology News

Apple Strikes App Store Deal With Small Developers as It Waits for Fortnite Ruling Apple agreed to loosen App Store restrictions on small developers, striking a deal in a class-action lawsuit as the iPhone maker awaits a ruling by the same judge in a separate App Store dispute brought by the developer behind Fortnite.

Onlyfans reverses course in allowing sexually explicit content | Technology News

Onlyfans reverses course in allowing sexually explicit content CEO of Justice Defense Fund Laila Mickelwait joins 'Ingraham Angle' to discuss controversial decision by Onlyfans.

Zoom Update Adds ‘Raise Hand’, ‘Thumbs Up’ Gesture on iPad, Focus Mode, Mobile to Desktop Call Switching, More | Technology News

Zoom Update Adds ‘Raise Hand’, ‘Thumbs Up’ Gesture on iPad, Focus Mode, Mobile to Desktop Call Switching, More Zoom has brought a few new features with its latest update this week for desktop, iPad, and Zoom Phone. It adds a Focus Mode, the ability to transfer meetings from mobile to desktop, limiting screen sharing for meetings with external participants, and automatic reactions from gesture recognition for iPad.

Instagram Working on Search to Show Photo, Video Results Like TikTok; Support for More Languages Also Coming | Technology News

Instagram Working on Search to Show Photo, Video Results Like TikTok; Support for More Languages Also Coming Instagram is working on improvements designed to ease discovery. It is working towards a full search results page experience that makes it easier to dive into interests. It will show photos and video results in Instagram Search in the future.

UK Pursuing Data Partnerships With US, Australia, South Korea, Others to Boost Trade Post Brexit | Technology News

UK Pursuing Data Partnerships With US, Australia, South Korea, Others to Boost Trade Post Brexit Britain said it was pursuing data partnerships with countries including the United States, Australia, South Korea, and other fast-growing markets to break down barriers and boost trade after Brexit.

Yahoo Shuts Down News Sites in India Due to New FDI Rules That Limit Foreign Ownership of Media Houses | Technology News

Yahoo Shuts Down News Sites in India Due to New FDI Rules That Limit Foreign Ownership of Media Houses Yahoo has shut down its news websites in India due the new foreign direct investment (FDI) rules that limit foreign ownership of media companies that operate and publish digital content in India.

Salesforce Says Will See Strong Cloud Demand Due to Hybrid Work, Beats Market Expectations for Q2 Earnings | Technology News

Salesforce Says Will See Strong Cloud Demand Due to Hybrid Work, Beats Market Expectations for Q2 Earnings Salesforce signalled the shift to hybrid work would keep demand for its cloud-based software strong in the third quarter, after trumping market expectations for earnings in the May-July period.

Google, Microsoft, More Tech Firms Pledge Billions in Cybersecurity After Meeting With US President | Technology News

Google, Microsoft, More Tech Firms Pledge Billions in Cybersecurity After Meeting With US President Leading US technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defences and to train skilled workers, the White House announced Wednesday following President Joe Biden's private meeting with top executives.

OnlyFans Suspends Plan to Ban Sexually Explicit Content After Outcry From Creators | Technology News

OnlyFans Suspends Plan to Ban Sexually Explicit Content After Outcry From Creators OnlyFans says it has suspended a plan to ban sexually explicit content following an outcry from its creators and advocates for sex workers. The subscription site said in a prepared statement that the planned ban was “no longer required due to banking partners’ assurances that OnlyFans can support all genres of creators" and declined to answer further questions.

Riders Republic Beta Impressions: Ubisoft’s Steep Follow-Up Is 2 Fast 2 Familiar | Technology News

Riders Republic Beta Impressions: Ubisoft’s Steep Follow-Up Is 2 Fast 2 Familiar Riders Republic beta review: Ubisoft Annecy’s Steep follow-up opts for a full rebrand, but it shares most of the first game’s DNA. Riders Republic release date is October 28 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

Google Safety Centre Updated in India, Gets Support for 8 Indic Languages | Technology News

Google Safety Centre Updated in India, Gets Support for 8 Indic Languages Google on Wednesday hosted its virtual Google for India event to launch an updated Google Safety Centre in eight Indic languages and introduce an online safety-focussed programme ‘Be Internet Awesome’ in the country. Google also announced its partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to bring online safety content in popular comic book charact...

Apple, Google to Face Curbs on In-App Purchase Commissions as South Korean Parliament Committee Votes | Technology News

Apple, Google to Face Curbs on In-App Purchase Commissions as South Korean Parliament Committee Votes A South Korean parliamentary committee voted to recommend amending a law, a key step toward banning Google and Apple from forcibly charging software developers commissions on in-app purchases, the first such curb by a major economy.

Apple, IBM, Insurance CEOs Said to Work With White House to Tackle Cyber Challenges | Technology News

Apple, IBM, Insurance CEOs Said to Work With White House to Tackle Cyber Challenges The White House is hosting an event on Wednesday that will bring together the largest US technology companies for a discussion about cybersecurity challenges following a raft of high-profile hacking incidents earlier this year, people familiar with the event said.

China's Critical Data Rules Not Aimed at Firms Planning Foreign IPOs: Regulator | Technology News

China's Critical Data Rules Not Aimed at Firms Planning Foreign IPOs: Regulator China's coming rules for protecting critical information infrastructure are not aimed at firms planning overseas listings, and all companies must be involved in ensuring network security, a senior cyberspace regulatory official said.

Financial Firms' Digital-Engagement Practices to Be Scrutinised by US SEC as Investor Worries Grow | Technology News

Financial Firms' Digital-Engagement Practices to Be Scrutinised by US SEC as Investor Worries Grow The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will seek input on whether digital customer engagement innovations used by financial firms should be governed by existing rules or may need new ones, commission chair Gary Gensler told Reuters.

Amazon App Users on iOS Facing Issues While Ordering Products, Company Promises a Fix | Technology News

Amazon App Users on iOS Facing Issues While Ordering Products, Company Promises a Fix Amazon app users on iOS are currently facing issues in India and some other parts of the world. The problems are restricting the affected users from making any new orders or even looking into their purchase history.

Samsung to Invest KRW 240 Trillion Over Next Three Years; Expand Into AI, Robotics, More Industries | Technology News

Samsung to Invest KRW 240 Trillion Over Next Three Years; Expand Into AI, Robotics, More Industries Samsung Group will invest KRW 240 trillion (roughly Rs. 15,26,645 crores) in the next three years to expand footprint in biopharmaceutical, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and robotics industries in the post-pandemic era, Samsung Electronics said.

Netflix Unveils 42 Original Movies for the Rest of 2021, Indian Titles to Come | Technology News

Netflix Unveils 42 Original Movies for the Rest of 2021, Indian Titles to Come Netflix’s original film slate for the rest of 2021 includes Don’t Look Up (Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence), Red Notice (Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds), The Power of the Dog (Benedict Cumberbatch), The Lost Daughter (Olivia Colman), Army of Thieves, and a lot more. Indian titles are yet to be announced.

Psychonauts 2 Review: Cult Hit Follow-Up Is Just as Zany, Goofy, and Eclectic | Technology News

Psychonauts 2 Review: Cult Hit Follow-Up Is Just as Zany, Goofy, and Eclectic Psychonauts 2 review: Double Fine’s full-length follow-up to its 16-year-old title offers more of the same - and that's a good thing. Psychonauts 2 release date is August 25 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

Black Widow out September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada | Technology News

Black Widow out September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada Black Widow India release date is September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Black Widow releases in India on the same day as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Google Chat for Web Gets Dark Mode, Google Calendar to Allow Adding Work Location | Technology News

Google Chat for Web Gets Dark Mode, Google Calendar to Allow Adding Work Location Google Chat is getting Dark Mode support on Web, among other PWA (Progressive Web App) platforms. The Dark Mode switch is available in Settings > Theme Settings. Separately, Google has announced that it will roll out a new work location feature in Calendar on August 30. This will allow users to feed in their location of work for the week.

Breaking up or getting divorced? How to remove your ex from your digital life | Technology News

Breaking up or getting divorced? How to remove your ex from your digital life You’re going to block and unfollow your ex. That’s a start, but you have to do more to clean up your digital life.

Quick tech tip: Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner | Technology News

Quick tech tip: Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner If you need to send a fax, for instance — hey, it happens — you can do it online for free.

Black Widow out September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada | Technology News

Black Widow out September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada Black Widow India release date is September 3 on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Black Widow releases in India on the same day as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Google Chat for Web Gets Dark Mode, Google Calendar to Allow Adding Work Location | Technology News

Google Chat for Web Gets Dark Mode, Google Calendar to Allow Adding Work Location Google Chat is getting Dark Mode support on Web, among other PWA (Progressive Web App) platforms. The Dark Mode switch is available in Settings > Theme Settings. Separately, Google has announced that it will roll out a new work location feature in Calendar on August 30. This will allow users to feed in their location of work for the week.

Beware of this massive multimillion-dollar scheme to steal your cellphone and social media account | Technology News

Beware of this massive multimillion-dollar scheme to steal your cellphone and social media account A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) case highlights a scheme that hijacks social media and mobile phone accounts and nets criminals millions of dollars.

Amazon Prime Video Now Lets You Change Profile Photo to Characters From Movies, Series: How to Change | Technology News

Amazon Prime Video Now Lets You Change Profile Photo to Characters From Movies, Series: How to Change In order to change the profile image on the Prime Video app on iOS, Android, and Fire tablet devices, head to the My Stuff option on the bottom of the Prime Video app homepage. On the Prime Video website, users can click on the profile name next to Who’s Watching on the top right of the screen to change their profile photo to characters.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft Deemed Too Big to Fail by Bank Regulators; Causes Worry | Technology News

Google, Amazon, Microsoft Deemed Too Big to Fail by Bank Regulators; Causes Worry Over a decade on from the financial crisis, regulators are spooked once again that some companies at the heart of the financial system are too big to fail. But they're not banks. This time it's the tech giants including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft that host a growing mass of bank, insurance and market operations on their vast cloud internet platforms that are keepin...

New Personal Data Privacy Law Passed in China to Protect Online Users, to Take Effect November 1 | Technology News

New Personal Data Privacy Law Passed in China to Protect Online Users, to Take Effect November 1 China's National People's Congress officially passed a law designed to protect online user data privacy and will implement the policy starting November 1, according to state-media outlet Xinhua.

Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Beam Internet Into Remote Chilean Fishing Hamlet | Technology News

Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Beam Internet Into Remote Chilean Fishing Hamlet Starlink, a division of SpaceX, aims to roll out 12,000 satellites as part of a low-Earth orbiting network to provide low-latency broadband Internet services around the world, with a particular focus on remote areas that terrestrial Internet infrastructure struggles to reach.

Call of Duty: Vanguard Release Date, India Price, Trailer Revealed | Technology News

Call of Duty: Vanguard Release Date, India Price, Trailer Revealed Call of Duty: Vanguard is out November 5 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X with full crossplay support. It will return to four World War II theatres, and will have full integration with Call of Duty: Warzone later in 2021. Call of Duty: Vanguard price starts at Rs. 3,999.

Facebook Accused of Buying and Burying Rivals by US FTC in Renewed Antitrust Fight | Technology News

Facebook Accused of Buying and Burying Rivals by US FTC in Renewed Antitrust Fight The US Federal Trade Commission refreshed its antitrust case against Facebook, adding more detail on the accusation the social media company crushed or bought rivals and once again asking a judge to force the social media giant to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Secure Afghan Users' Accounts Amid Takeover | Technology News

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Secure Afghan Users' Accounts Amid Takeover Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn said this week they had moved to secure the accounts of Afghan citizens to protect them against being targeted amid the Taliban's swift takeover of the country.

Netflix Paid $55 Million for Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence Team-Up: Report | Technology News

Netflix Paid $55 Million for Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence Team-Up: Report Netflix reportedly paid $55 million (roughly Rs. 409 crores) for Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Don’t Look Up. Both Will Smith and Denzel Washington earned $40 million (roughly Rs. 297 crores) apiece. Dwayne Johnson could get $50 million (roughly Rs. 371 crores) for Amazon’s Red One, while Daniel Craig is earning over $100 million (roughly Rs. 743 cror...

Netflix Paid $55 Million for Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence Team-Up: Report | Technology News

Netflix Paid $55 Million for Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence Team-Up: Report Netflix reportedly paid $55 million (roughly Rs. 409 crores) for Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Don’t Look Up. Both Will Smith and Denzel Washington earned $40 million (roughly Rs. 297 crores) apiece. Dwayne Johnson could get $50 million (roughly Rs. 371 crores) for Amazon’s Red One, while Daniel Craig is earning over $100 million (roughly Rs. 743 cror...

Former Netflix Employees Charged With Insider Trading, Accused of Illegally Using Subscriber Growth Data | Technology News

Former Netflix Employees Charged With Insider Trading, Accused of Illegally Using Subscriber Growth Data US regulators filed insider trading charges against five people, including three former Netflix employees, accusing them of illegally using confidential data on subscriber growth at the streaming television giant.

Twitter gives the Taliban a pass while conservatives remain banned from platform | Technology News

Twitter gives the Taliban a pass while conservatives remain banned from platform Geraldo Rivera, Jesse Watters, Dagen McDowell, Dana Perino and Greg Gutfeld discuss Big Tech hypocrisy on 'The Five'

Media top headlines August 18 | Technology News

Media top headlines August 18 In media news today, a top Biden aide says he won't 'comment on hypotheticals' when asked if Americans will be left in Afghanistan, a journalist who witnessed the fall of Saigon reacts to the situation in Afghanistan, and Twitter faces scrutiny as Taliban fighters continue using the Big Tech platform

BlackBerry Software Cybersecurity Flaw Could Impact Cars, Medical Devices: US Agencies | Technology News

BlackBerry Software Cybersecurity Flaw Could Impact Cars, Medical Devices: US Agencies A cybersecurity flaw in a software designed by BlackBerry could put at risk cars and medical equipment that use it and expose highly sensitive systems to attackers, the US drugs regulator and a federal agency said.

YouTube Says It Does Not Allow Taliban-Affiliated Accounts, WhatsApp Reportedly Shuts Down Taliban Helpline | Technology News

YouTube Says It Does Not Allow Taliban-Affiliated Accounts, WhatsApp Reportedly Shuts Down Taliban Helpline YouTube said it has a long held policy of not allowing accounts believed to be operated by the Taliban on its site, as social media companies faced questions about how they would handle the group that fast gained control of Afghanistan

How ToneTag Wants to Bring Contactless Experiences at Malls, Banks, and Retail Shops Using Sound Waves | Technology News

How ToneTag Wants to Bring Contactless Experiences at Malls, Banks, and Retail Shops Using Sound Waves With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Kumar Abhishek, Founder at ToneTag to know about the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this startup needs...

Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi 6 (AX5400) Router With VR Gaming Support Launched in India | Technology News

Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi 6 (AX5400) Router With VR Gaming Support Launched in India Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi 6 (AX5400) has been launched in India. The gaming router operates on Wi-Fi 6 speeds of up to 5.4Gbps. It is said to handle heavy loads of VR gaming, 4K streaming, and more aided by its triple-core 1.5GHz processor. It also comes with WPA3 encryption, a Traffic Controller firewall, Netgear Armor antivirus, and more. It has four...

Biotech CEO slams Twitter for allowing Taliban on platform, says Big Tech has ‘turned their back on America’ | Technology News

Biotech CEO slams Twitter for allowing Taliban on platform, says Big Tech has ‘turned their back on America’ Vivek Ramaswamy called out the social media platform for allowing the Taliban to tweet while banning other accounts, including former President Donald Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy: Staggering ‘hypocrisy’ by Twitter for allowing Taliban leaders to tweet | Technology News

Vivek Ramaswamy: Staggering ‘hypocrisy’ by Twitter for allowing Taliban leaders to tweet The biotech CEO discusses the Taliban’s use of the social media app and the release of his new book ‘Woke Inc.’

How The Empire, on Disney+ Hotstar, Is Billing Itself as India’s Biggest Ever Series | Technology News

How The Empire, on Disney+ Hotstar, Is Billing Itself as India’s Biggest Ever Series The Empire is out August 27 on Disney+ Hotstar. Its cast — Kunal Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Dino Morea, and Drashti Dhami — and directors Nikkhil Advani and Mitakshara Kumar discuss what went into making what aims to be India’s biggest ever digital series.

Tech Scrutiny Stepped Up in China With Rules Over Unfair Competition, Critical Data | Technology News

Tech Scrutiny Stepped Up in China With Rules Over Unfair Competition, Critical Data Chinese regulators issued a lengthy set of draft regulations for the Internet sector, banning unfair competition and restricting the use of user data, the latest move in a crackdown on the country's powerful tech companies.

Twitter-Backed Bluesky Picks Tech Entrepreneur Jay Graber to Lead Web Research Group | Technology News

Twitter-Backed Bluesky Picks Tech Entrepreneur Jay Graber to Lead Web Research Group Bluesky, an organisation funded by Twitter to build technology aimed at fundamentally changing how social media platforms operate, on Monday announced a leader for the project nearly two years after Twitter chief Jack Dorsey first announced it.

T-Mobile Says It Found Unauthorised Access to Data, No Customer Information Compromised | Technology News

T-Mobile Says It Found Unauthorised Access to Data, No Customer Information Compromised T-Mobile acknowledged a data breach but said it was yet to find if any customer information has been compromised, a day after an online forum alleged that personal data of more than 100 million of its users was leaked.

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Face Fresh Challenge Due to Country’s Takeover | Technology News

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Face Fresh Challenge Due to Country’s Takeover The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan poses a new challenge for big US tech companies on handling content created by a group considered to be terrorists by some world governments.

Space Jam: A New Legacy Out August 19 in India on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies | Technology News

Space Jam: A New Legacy Out August 19 in India on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies Space Jam: A New Legacy India release date set for August 19 on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, and YouTube Movies. It’s the third Warner Bros. movie to skip cinemas entirely during COVID-19 pandemic.

Internet Explorer Shuts Down Next Year: Twitter Thread Chronicles What Went Into Creating It | Technology News

Internet Explorer Shuts Down Next Year: Twitter Thread Chronicles What Went Into Creating It Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 3.0 25 years ago on August 13, 1996, marking its entry into then-ongoing 'Browser Wars.' The tech giant has already announced that it will retire its Internet Explorer 11 desktop application on June 15, 2022, a month before its 26th anniversary. And while it might be going out, the story of its arrival and eventually taking the wor...

COVID-19 Misinformation at US Public Forums Vexes Social Media Platforms, Big Tech | Technology News

COVID-19 Misinformation at US Public Forums Vexes Social Media Platforms, Big Tech Videos of local government meetings have emerged as the latest vector of COVID-19 misinformation, broadcasting misleading claims about masks and vaccines to millions and creating new challenges for Internet platforms trying to balance the potential harm against the need for government openness.

Free Guy 2 Announced by Ryan Reynolds, as Free Guy Box Office Opens to $51 Million Opening Weekend | Technology News

Free Guy 2 Announced by Ryan Reynolds, as Free Guy Box Office Opens to $51 Million Opening Weekend Free Guy 2 confirmed by Disney, Ryan Reynolds tweeted. Free Guy’s opening weekend box office is $51 million (about Rs. 378 crores). Free Guy full movie leaked on torrent sites and piracy networks, ahead of India release date, which will likely limit its potential here.

Gaming Curbs in China: Youth React to Restrictions on Titles Such as Honor of Kings With Anguish and Cunning | Technology News

Gaming Curbs in China: Youth React to Restrictions on Titles Such as Honor of Kings With Anguish and Cunning Tencent announced that players under 12 can no longer make in-game purchases in multiplayer battle smash-hit Honor of Kings, while under-18s are locked out after two hours during holidays and one hour on school nights.

Trump barred from Twitter, but Taliban spokesman tweets away | Technology News

Trump barred from Twitter, but Taliban spokesman tweets away Twitter’s standards were called into question on Sunday after users pointed out that a key Taliban spokesman has been using the platform to give updates about the group’s advance within the country while former President Trump’s account remains permanently suspended.

Mike Pompeo calls out Biden for 'pathetic blame shifting' on Afghanistan | Technology News

Mike Pompeo calls out Biden for 'pathetic blame shifting' on Afghanistan Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argues President Biden should be less focused on trying to blame the problem in Afghanistan on the Trump administration and should focus on 'making sure that we protect and defend American security.'

Independence Day 2021: How to Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Speech Live on TV, Phone, PC | Technology News

Independence Day 2021: How to Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Speech Live on TV, Phone, PC Independence Day 2021 is being celebrated today. In this article, we are providing details on how you can watch the Prime Minister’s address to the nation live on your TV, mobile phone, or PC.

Your Apple Watch can only save your life if you turn on these features | Technology News

Your Apple Watch can only save your life if you turn on these features From fall detection to heart-rate monitoring, this little piece of tech can spotlight issues that could go unnoticed with fatal consequences.

Chinese cyber espionage targets Israel: report | Technology News

Chinese cyber espionage targets Israel: report China is actively conducting cyber espionage in Israel even as the communist country invests in Israeli companies and in the Middle East

After Twitter, NCPCR Demands Action Against Instagram Profile of Rahul Gandhi | Technology News

After Twitter, NCPCR Demands Action Against Instagram Profile of Rahul Gandhi NCPCR asked Facebook to take action against the Instagram profile of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for posting a photo of the family of the nine-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in southwest Delhi, saying it violated the law.

Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Restricted in Zambia as Country Counts Votes | Technology News

Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Restricted in Zambia as Country Counts Votes Zambia's election commission will start announcing results of a tight presidential vote between top contenders President Edgar Lungu and main rival Hakainde Hichilema that was marred by restrictions on the Internet and violence in three regions.

Shang-Chi Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Might Be in October | Technology News

Shang-Chi Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Might Be in October Shang-Chi to release in October on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Disney sticking to 45-day theatrical exclusivity for Shang-Chi even as COVID-19 Delta variant cases surge, as it’s too late to switch Marvel movie to Disney+ Premier Access now, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said.

Disney+ Hotstar Now Has 46.4 Million Paid Subscribers, Drives Disney+ to 116 Million | Technology News

Disney+ Hotstar Now Has 46.4 Million Paid Subscribers, Drives Disney+ to 116 Million Disney+ Hotstar now has around 46.4 million paid subscribers, taking the global subscriber base of Disney+ up to 116 million. With that, Disney+ Hotstar’s contribution to the Disney+ total has risen from 30 to 40 percent in the past six months.

Apple's Child Sex Abuse Image-Scanning Move Said to Spark Concern Within Its Own Ranks | Technology News

Apple's Child Sex Abuse Image-Scanning Move Said to Spark Concern Within Its Own Ranks Apple's move to scan US customer phones and computers for child sex abuse images is facing a backlash that has grown to include employees speaking out internally, a notable turn in a company famed for its secretive culture, as well as provoking intensified protests from leading technology policy groups.

Google Meet Sessions Can Now Have 25 Co-Hosts; Gets New Quick Access Settings, More | Technology News

Google Meet Sessions Can Now Have 25 Co-Hosts; Gets New Quick Access Settings, More Google Meet is getting an update that adds the ability to have 25 co-hosts, new moderation and safety features, and an updated 'Quick access' setting. Google also mentioned that not all features would be available to all users. The update will start rolling out for users on Android and the Web starting August 16, while iOS users will get the update from August 30.

Facebook Accused of Unfairly Taking Content by Three Australian Publishers | Technology News

Facebook Accused of Unfairly Taking Content by Three Australian Publishers Three Australian publishers of lifestyle content say Facebook has used their articles on its just-launched news service after refusing to negotiate licensing deals, and that the country's tough new Internet law has failed to protect them.

Twitter Introduces Fresh, Less-Cluttered Design Across Platforms; Rolls Out Chirp Font | Technology News

Twitter Introduces Fresh, Less-Cluttered Design Across Platforms; Rolls Out Chirp Font Twitter interface colours have been updated to offer high contrast and a lot less blue. The visual clutter has been cleaned up to make the text easier to read and make media stand out. Twitter has also reduced grey background areas and removed unnecessary divider lines.

Chips, Renewables Gain Focus From China Investors Who Plan to Avoid Regulators’ Attention | Technology News

Chips, Renewables Gain Focus From China Investors Who Plan to Avoid Regulators’ Attention Investors in China are turning to semiconductors, renewable energy, and consumer-focussed firms in the belief they offer safe-harbour from a blizzard of regulatory action that has battered confidence and forced funds to overhaul their portfolios.

Bumble Going Strong as Pandemic Love Endures COVID-19 Delta Variant Concerns, Now Has 2.9 Million Paid Users | Technology News

Bumble Going Strong as Pandemic Love Endures COVID-19 Delta Variant Concerns, Now Has 2.9 Million Paid Users Bumble forecast current-quarter revenue above estimates on Wednesday as the pandemic-era surge in paying subscribers helped the dating app owner shrug off challenges posed by the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Twitter Ban to Be Lifted Soon After Resolving Some Issues, Nigeria Information Minister Says | Technology News

Twitter Ban to Be Lifted Soon After Resolving Some Issues, Nigeria Information Minister Says Twitter ban will soon be lifted in Nigeria after resolving some of its differences with the social media platform, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said, signalling the end of a policy widely condemned as an affront to freedom of expression.

Zoom Gets Focus Mode to Help Students Not Get Distracted During Virtual Classes | Technology News

Zoom Gets Focus Mode to Help Students Not Get Distracted During Virtual Classes Zoom has launched a Focus Mode feature to help students stay attentive during their virtual classes and not get distracted by others. Using the feature, teachers will be able to hide videos and screen shares of students so that they won’t be able to see what their peers are doing in the class.

How Sweden Became the Silicon Valley of Europe | Technology News

How Sweden Became the Silicon Valley of Europe Sweden's home computer drive, and concurrent early investment in Internet connectivity, help explain why its capital Stockholm has become such rich soil for startups, birthing and incubating the likes of Spotify, Skype, and Klarna, even though it has some of the highest tax rates in the world.

Web Summit — Europe’s Biggest Tech Conference — to Be Held In-Person in November in Lisbon | Technology News

Web Summit — Europe’s Biggest Tech Conference — to Be Held In-Person in November in Lisbon Web Summit — Europe's biggest tech conference — will return as an in-person event in Lisbon this November, organisers confirmed, after the event was held online last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Every Cannes Movie Coming to Mubi India, From Adam Driver’s Annette to Palme d’Or Winner Titane | Technology News

Every Cannes Movie Coming to Mubi India, From Adam Driver’s Annette to Palme d’Or Winner Titane Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in Annette, Palme d’Or winner Titane, Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta, and Jacques Audiard’s Paris, 13th District are among 10 Cannes movies coming to Mubi India.

Lucifer Season 6 Trailer Teases New Major Villain, Sets Up the Final Season of Netflix Series | Technology News

Lucifer Season 6 Trailer Teases New Major Villain, Sets Up the Final Season of Netflix Series Lucifer season 6 trailer has arrived. Lucifer season 6 release date is September 10 on Netflix. Tom Ellis, Lauren German lead Lucifer season 6 cast. Brianna Hildebrand’s Rory is Lucifer season 6 villain. A total of 10 episodes in Lucifer season 6.

Amazon, Flipkart’s Trading Practices Would Be Looked Into; India Commerce Minister Welcomes Top Court Decision | Technology News

Amazon, Flipkart’s Trading Practices Would Be Looked Into; India Commerce Minister Welcomes Top Court Decision Piyush Goyal welcomed a Supreme Court decision that Amazon and Flipkart should face investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour, saying their trading practices would be looked into.

Facebook Removes Russian Network That Targeted Influencers to Peddle Anti-COVID-19 Vaccination Messages | Technology News

Facebook Removes Russian Network That Targeted Influencers to Peddle Anti-COVID-19 Vaccination Messages Facebook said it had removed a network of accounts from Russia that it linked to a marketing firm that aimed to enlist influencers to push anti-vaccine content about the COVID-19 jabs.

Google Employees Who Work From Home Could Get Pay Cut, as per Company's Pay Calculator | Technology News

Google Employees Who Work From Home Could Get Pay Cut, as per Company's Pay Calculator Google employees based in the same office before the COVID-19 pandemic could see different changes in pay if they switch to working from home permanently, with long commuters hit harder, according to a company pay calculator.

Spotify Offering 3 Additional Months for Free With 6-Month Premium Plan Till August 15 | Technology News

Spotify Offering 3 Additional Months for Free With 6-Month Premium Plan Till August 15 Spotify is offering three additional months for free on purchasing six months of the Premium plan. The audio streaming service has made this offer available till August 15. Essentially, users can get nine months of Premium membership for Rs. 719.

Marvel’s What If…? Review: A Footnote in the MCU Encyclopaedia | Technology News

Marvel’s What If…? Review: A Footnote in the MCU Encyclopaedia What If…? review: Marvel Studios’ first animated series doesn’t give us enough time with these alternate versions of beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. What If…? release date is August 11 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. What If…? season 1 has 9 episodes.

Google Titan Security Keys For Two-Factor Authentication With NFC Launched: Price, Features | Technology News

Google Titan Security Keys For Two-Factor Authentication With NFC Launched: Price, Features Google Titan security keys are getting new versions with USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectivity. Both security keys will also feature NFC, a functionality earlier available only with USB Type-A security key. The USB Type-A security key will retail for $30 (roughly Rs. 2,200) and the USB Type-C security key will retail for $35 (roughly Rs. 2,600). Google is discontinui...

Twitter Has 'Prima Facie' Appointed Officials in Compliance With New IT Rules: Centre to Delhi High Court | Technology News

Twitter Has 'Prima Facie' Appointed Officials in Compliance With New IT Rules: Centre to Delhi High Court Centre told the Delhi High Court that prima facie, it appears Twitter has appointed Chief Compliance Officer, Resident Grievance Officer, and Nodal Contact Person in compliance of recently amended IT Rule.

WhatsApp Web, Desktop Getting Photo Editing Tools; Android Beta Gets New Emojis: Report | Technology News

WhatsApp Web, Desktop Getting Photo Editing Tools; Android Beta Gets New Emojis: Report WhatsApp Web and desktop app are reportedly getting photo editing tools, a feature that has been present only on the mobile app till now. These tools will allow users to edit photos with an additional option to add stickers before sending them.

Amazon, Top Indian Seller Cloudtail End Relationship Amid Regulatory Heat Over Preferential Treatment | Technology News

Amazon, Top Indian Seller Cloudtail End Relationship Amid Regulatory Heat Over Preferential Treatment Amazon and one of its biggest sellers in India, Cloudtail, have decided to end their relationship following years of allegations from brick-and-mortar retailers that the seller received preferential treatment.

Indian Matchmaking Season 2: Netflix Renews Problematic Series, Announces Open Casting Call | Technology News

Indian Matchmaking Season 2: Netflix Renews Problematic Series, Announces Open Casting Call Indian Matchmaking has been renewed for season 2 at Netflix. The problematic series was nominated at the 2021 Emmys. Netflix also announced an open casting call for Indian Matchmaking and other reality series.

Amazon, Flipkart Must Face Antitrust Probe in India Over Allegedly Promoting Some Sellers, Supreme Court Says | Technology News

Amazon, Flipkart Must Face Antitrust Probe in India Over Allegedly Promoting Some Sellers, Supreme Court Says Amazon and Flipkart must face antitrust investigations ordered against them in India, the country's Supreme Court ruled, in a blow to the leading e-commerce giants that had urged judges to quash the inquiries.

Top tech gear for back to school | Technology News

Top tech gear for back to school The Cyberguy Kurt Knutsson breaks down the top technology for kids ahead of the new school year.

Pegasus Spyware on iPhone Can Now Be Detected for Free Using Device Manager App iMazing | Technology News

Pegasus Spyware on iPhone Can Now Be Detected for Free Using Device Manager App iMazing Pegasus spyware detection is now possible through a free solution. Geneva, Switzerland-based DigiDNA has updated its iOS device manager app iMazing with a spyware detection feature that can be used to detect the infection of Pegasus on an iPhone.

The Suicide Squad Box Office Disappoints, DC Movie Crawls to $72.2 Million Gross | Technology News

The Suicide Squad Box Office Disappoints, DC Movie Crawls to $72.2 Million Gross The Suicide Squad box office collection up to $72.2 million (about Rs. 536 crores) after $26.5 million (about Rs. 196 crores) opening weekend in the US and Canada, and $35 million (about Rs. 260 crores) from 69 markets elsewhere. Jungle Cruise brings in $30.8 million (about Rs. 228 crores) on second weekend, Black Widow up to $359.8 million (about Rs. 2,670 crores), a...

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021 Sale Ends Tonight: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Amazon Devices, Other Gadgets | Technology News

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021 Sale Ends Tonight: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Amazon Devices, Other Gadgets Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale ends at midnight tonight. We’ve handpicked the best deals and offers available on top mobile phones, wearables, laptops, and Amazon devices on the last day of the sale.

Microsoft Teams to Get a New 'Top Hits' Feature That Improves Its Search Functions | Technology News

Microsoft Teams to Get a New 'Top Hits' Feature That Improves Its Search Functions Microsoft will be introducing a new feature to Teams that will improve its search functionality. The video conferencing app will be getting a Top Hits feature that will be similar to a universal search and will suggest the most relevant results across chats, files, people, and other content stored or shared in the app.

TikTok cake flipping family shows 'Fox & Friends' hosts how it's done | Technology News

TikTok cake flipping family shows 'Fox & Friends' hosts how it's done The Cody family is known for their cake flipping challenges, and they're teaching 'Fox & Friends Weekend' their tips and tricks

Time's 'Kid of the Year' makes global change with innovative gadgets | Technology News

Time's 'Kid of the Year' makes global change with innovative gadgets Fifteen-year-old Gitanjali Rao was named Time Magazine's first 'Kid of the Year' for using science and technology to improve people's quality of life

China has enough stolen US data to create ‘dossiers’ on every American, Senate panel is told | Technology News

China has enough stolen US data to create ‘dossiers’ on every American, Senate panel is told The Chinese government in Beijing has amassed enough stolen data from the United States to effectively create "dossiers" on every American citizen, a U.S. Senate panel was told last week.

Google or Gmail storage full? Easy ways to quickly free up space | Technology News

Google or Gmail storage full? Easy ways to quickly free up space If your Google storage is full, or nearly full, photos might be the culprit. But you might be surprised to find out how much space emails and attachments take up.

Cyber safety tips for schooling and avoiding hybrid-learning risks | Technology News

Cyber safety tips for schooling and avoiding hybrid-learning risks The pandemic has seen the rise of distance learning, creating risk for students, parents, and schools.

Make sure you're giving your tech these checkups if you want it to last | Technology News

Make sure you're giving your tech these checkups if you want it to last When you invest hundreds or, more likely thousands, of dollars into a gadget, you want it to last. That means some easy upkeep for your phone to keep your ports clear, your screen protected, and your phone's hardware running strong.

Biden calls for electric vehicles to make up half of auto sales by 2030 | Technology News

Biden calls for electric vehicles to make up half of auto sales by 2030 Copenhagen Consensus President Bjorn Lomborg warns of the potential downsides to ramping up e-vehicle production

Apple's Internal Memo Acknowledges 'Misunderstandings' About Its New Photo Screening Features: Report | Technology News

Apple's Internal Memo Acknowledges 'Misunderstandings' About Its New Photo Screening Features: Report Apple reportedly shared a memo internally acknowledging the “misunderstandings” around the new features aimed at protecting children. It also emphasised that these features are important for keeping children safe. The Cupertino giant recently announced it will implement a system that checks photos on iPhone devices in the United States before they are uploaded to ...

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Instagram Blocks Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah for Posting Her Own Races | Technology News

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Instagram Blocks Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah for Posting Her Own Races Elaine Thompson-Herah — the Jamaican sprinter who created history by winning gold in both 100m and 200m event at two consecutive Summer Olympics (2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo) — was temporarily blocked from posting anything on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon.

Huawei Reports Biggest Ever Revenue Drop Due to US Sanctions Forcing It to Sell Part of Handset Business | Technology News

Huawei Reports Biggest Ever Revenue Drop Due to US Sanctions Forcing It to Sell Part of Handset Business Huawei reported its biggest ever revenue drop in the first half of 2021, after US sanctions drove it to sell a chunk of its once-dominant handset business and before new growth areas have fully matured.

WeChat’s ‘Youth Mode’ Faces Lawsuit in China Over Non-Compliance With Laws Protecting Minors | Technology News

WeChat’s ‘Youth Mode’ Faces Lawsuit in China Over Non-Compliance With Laws Protecting Minors Beijing prosecutors initiated a civil public-interest lawsuit against a Tencent subsidiary, saying the "youth mode" on the company's popular social messaging app WeChat does not comply with laws protecting minors.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2021: Best Deals and Offers for Home Appliances | Technology News

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2021: Best Deals and Offers for Home Appliances Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2021 has deals and offers on various categories. Home appliances are discounted up to 70 percent with additional cashbacks and offers on select products and cards. We've collected the best deals on various home appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and more to help you find the biggest discounts.

The Suicide Squad Review: More Than DC’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Technology News

The Suicide Squad Review: More Than DC’s Guardians of the Galaxy The Suicide Squad review: James Gunn’s take on DC’s anti-hero and supervillain squad is a zany, gory, over-the-top adventure that treats itself as one big joke. The Suicide Squad out now in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. You can watch online and download Suicide Squad movie on HBO Max.

President of pro-police organization slams Facebook for blocking fundraiser ad | Technology News

President of pro-police organization slams Facebook for blocking fundraiser ad Officer Chris Swinson, president of the Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Committee, says he can’t understand Facebook’s decision to block an advertisement for his upcoming fundraising event intended to benefit children.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021: Live Blog of the Latest Deals and Discounts | Technology News

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021: Live Blog of the Latest Deals and Discounts Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021's latest deals on the best of gadgets and appliances are all here. In this live blog we collect all the best deals we spotted through the sale in one place to make it easier for you to get to the best picks.

Apple May Soon Bring a Tool to Scan Your iPhone Photos for Child Abuse Content | Technology News

Apple May Soon Bring a Tool to Scan Your iPhone Photos for Child Abuse Content Apple is reportedly developing a tool that would scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in your iPhone photos using hashing algorithms. The system is said to be deployed on the user’s device for greater security and privacy.

Facebook rejected Florida police charity over ‘sensitive social issues’ | Technology News

Facebook rejected Florida police charity over ‘sensitive social issues’ Chris Swinson, president of the Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Committee, shares his story on 'Fox & Friends First.'

Apple exec says she was placed on leave after raising sexism concerns, other workplace issues | Technology News

Apple exec says she was placed on leave after raising sexism concerns, other workplace issues An Apple senior engineering program manager said she was placed on indefinite administrative leave on Wednesday after raising concerns about sexism, a hostile work environment and unsafe working conditions.

Argylle, Matthew Vaughn’s Bond-Style Spy Movie, Sold to Apple TV+, for $200 Million Reportedly | Technology News

Argylle, Matthew Vaughn’s Bond-Style Spy Movie, Sold to Apple TV+, for $200 Million Reportedly Apple TV+ has forked over $200 million (about Rs. 1,484 crores) for Kingsman director Matthew Vaugh’s next spy movie Argylle, led by a cast of Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson and Dua Lipa.

Flipkart and Its Founders Said to Be Threatened With $1.35 Billion Fine by Enforcement Directorate | Technology News

Flipkart and Its Founders Said to Be Threatened With $1.35 Billion Fine by Enforcement Directorate India's financial-crime agency has asked Walmart's Flipkart and its founders to explain why they shouldn't face a penalty of $1.35 billion (roughly Rs. 10,010 crores) for alleged violation of foreign investment laws, three sources and an agency official told Reuters.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Amazon Devices, Electronics | Technology News

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Amazon Devices, Electronics Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2021 sale is now live with hundreds of deals and offers. We've handpicked the best offers available on top mobile phones, laptops, Amazon devices, and other electronics on the first day of the sale.

Windows 365 Free Trial Programme Paused Due to ‘Significant Demand’ for Cloud PC Service | Technology News

Windows 365 Free Trial Programme Paused Due to ‘Significant Demand’ for Cloud PC Service Windows 365 free trials have been paused just a day after Microsoft launched the cloud PC service. The Redmond company said that it received “significant demand” for Windows 365 following its debut.

Amazon Accused of Interfering With Landmark Union Vote Using Cameras, Installing Mailbox to Collect Ballots | Technology News

Amazon Accused of Interfering With Landmark Union Vote Using Cameras, Installing Mailbox to Collect Ballots Amazon interfered with the landmark Alabama union election using cameras and installing a mailbox to collect ballots, a report by a US National Labor Relations Board hearing officer has alleged. The employees voted against making their warehouse the e-retailer's first to organise in US.

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics | Technology News

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is back in August. We've handpicked some of the best deals and offers available on the Independence Day special version of Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale this week.

Social media giants failing to act on anti-Semitism: report | Technology News

Social media giants failing to act on anti-Semitism: report New report claims Tech companies took no action on 84% of abusive posts. Center for Countering Digital Hate CEO Imran Ahmed and TikTok creators Tommer and Yossi with reaction.

Pearson+ App-Based Subscription Service for Digital Textbooks Announced | Technology News

Pearson+ App-Based Subscription Service for Digital Textbooks Announced Pearson, one of the leading publishers of textbooks in the US, has announced a subscription service called Pearson+ for digital textbooks. Users will be able to take advantage of the subscription service via the Pearson+ app that will reportedly arrive in the US this fall with a global rollout planned as well.

Alexa Can Now Locate COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Centres in India: Here’s How | Technology News

Alexa Can Now Locate COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Centres in India: Here’s How Alexa will now be able to help users locate COVID-19 testing and vaccination centres as well as can provide information on vaccination availability in India. Amazon says the information is sourced from authentic sources including the CoWIN portal, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website as well as MapmyIndia. Users are also provided with the option to donate...

Google Chat Update Brings Inclusion-Focused Emoji Set With Gender-Neutral Options | Technology News

Google Chat Update Brings Inclusion-Focused Emoji Set With Gender-Neutral Options Google Chat is updating its current set of emojis to the latest Emoji 13.1 version. The update has started rolling out to Android devices and will be available on Google Chat for Web and iOS in the coming weeks. The diversity- and inclusion-focused emoji set comes with the addition of gender-neutral option for gender-modifiable emojis.

Twitter Now Lets Users Log In/ Sign Up via Google Account, Apple ID | Technology News

Twitter Now Lets Users Log In/ Sign Up via Google Account, Apple ID Twitter is expanding the options to log in/ sign up on its platform. It will now let users sign in/ sign up on Twitter's mobile and desktop apps using their Apple IDs or Google accounts. The Apple lD functionality is currently only available on iOS devices while the Google account functionality is available across all platforms.

DC’s Blue Beetle Eyes Cobrai Kai Star Xolo Maridueña for Lead Role in HBO Max Movie: Reports | Technology News

DC’s Blue Beetle Eyes Cobrai Kai Star Xolo Maridueña for Lead Role in HBO Max Movie: Reports Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña is reportedly in talks to play the lead role of Jaime Reyes/ Blue Beetle for HBO Max, DC Films, and Warner Bros. Blue Beetle release date to be in 2022/ 2023 on HBO Max.

Nykaa Indian E-Commerce Beauty Startup Backed by TPG Files for IPO | Technology News

Nykaa Indian E-Commerce Beauty Startup Backed by TPG Files for IPO Nykaa, the e-commerce beauty products startup, has filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) following Zomato’s stellar debut. The company backed by private equity firm TGP joins Paytm and Ola in a growing list of Indian companies looking to enter the market.

Iranian state actor ‘Marcy’ used Facebook to spy on US military personnel | Technology News

Iranian state actor ‘Marcy’ used Facebook to spy on US military personnel A new report from cybersecurity company Proofpoint identified the actor as part of state-sponsored espionage against defense “industrial base” contractors doing work related to the Middle East.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Likely to Meet Social Media Representatives This Month After Twitter Standoff | Technology News

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Likely to Meet Social Media Representatives This Month After Twitter Standoff The recently appointed Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is likely to meet representatives of social media firms this month, sources said on Monday. This comes amid social media giant Twitter's standoff with the government that continues to stretch on.

Everything You Need to Know About e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution Launching Today | Technology News

Everything You Need to Know About e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution Launching Today e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless solution for digital payment that is delivered directly to the mobile of a beneficiary is launching today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch e-RUPI during a virtual event at 4:30pm today.

Ariana Grande to Headline Fortnite’s Rift Tour Concert Series From August 6–8 | Technology News

Ariana Grande to Headline Fortnite’s Rift Tour Concert Series From August 6–8 Ariana Grande is coming to Fortnite for its upcoming Rift Tour concert series that runs from August 6–8. Grande will have her own Fortnite skin, and players will get exclusive items for logging in and completing quests ahead of Grande’s concert.

Jungle Cruise Box Office Gets Off to $91.8 Million Opening Weekend, With $30 Million From Disney+ | Technology News

Jungle Cruise Box Office Gets Off to $91.8 Million Opening Weekend, With $30 Million From Disney+ Jungle Cruise opening weekend box office is $91.8 million (about Rs. 683 crores), with $30 million (about Rs. 223 crores) from Disney+ Premier Access. The Suicide Squad beat Jungle Cruise in the UK, while Black Widow box office nears $350 million.

Zoom Pays $85 Million to Settle User Privacy Lawsuit in US Over ‘Zoombombing’ | Technology News

Zoom Pays $85 Million to Settle User Privacy Lawsuit in US Over ‘Zoombombing’ Zoom has settled a user privacy lawsuit in the US for $85 million (roughly Rs. XX) over ‘Zoombombing’ incidents that plagued the platform. The suit charged that Zoom's sharing of users' personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn was a breach of privacy for millions. While Zoom denied wrongdoing, it did agree to improve its security practices.

Square Led by Twitter's Jack Dorsey Acquires Australian ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Giant Afterpay for $29 Billion | Technology News

Square Led by Twitter's Jack Dorsey Acquires Australian ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Giant Afterpay for $29 Billion Square led by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey has acquired Australian ‘buy now pay later’ no-checks credit company Afterpay for $29 billion (roughly Rs. 2,15,620 crores).

e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution to Be Launched Today by PM Narendra Modi | Technology News

e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution to Be Launched Today by PM Narendra Modi e-RUPI digital payment solution will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, August 2. It is a QR code or SMS string-based e-voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries. PMO said it is expected to be a revolutionary initiative in the direction of ensuring a leak-proof delivery of welfare services.

Facebook under fire for trying to censor law enforcement | Technology News

Facebook under fire for trying to censor law enforcement Fox News contributor Lara Trump calls it a 'disgusting slap in the face' on 'The Big Sunday Show'

Facebook flags post from non-profit that supports police officers | Technology News

Facebook flags post from non-profit that supports police officers Blue Hearts for Heroes co-founder Mathew Silverman explains the non profit's mission and criticizes Facebook for marking one of its posts as 'spam'

Facebook rejects Illinois police group's ‘officer of the year’ post over ‘sensitive social issues’: report | Technology News

Facebook rejects Illinois police group's ‘officer of the year’ post over ‘sensitive social issues’: report The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a "boost" in distribution of its ad, according to a report.