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Researchers found more than 400 bugs in Qualcomm Snapdragon chip

Security vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chip can impact over 40% smartphones

Abhishek Chatterjee

Researchers at Check Point, who performed extensive security review of Qualcomm’s DSP chip, found about 400 vulnerable pieces of code that can affect smartphones.

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India's plan to regulate non-personal data is the latest irritant for U.S. tech companies that have been battling tighter e-commerce rules and data storage norms that several countries are also developing

India data-curb plan ‘anathema’, U.S. tech giants plan pushback

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OnePlus 8 review: No more the ‘flagship killer’

Praveen Sudevan We see this OnePlus 8 edition has all the good things of its predecessors with a few minor refinements. However, is it a great phone?

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Microsoft tested hydrogen fuel cells to backup data centres

Microsoft to power its data centres with hydrogen fuel cells

Abhishek Chatterjee Microsoft has successfully tested a 250-kilowatt fuel system that powered a row of data centre servers for 48 consecutive hours this June.

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Twitter introduces new labels for government, state-affiliated media accounts

Ishan Patra The micro-blogging platform said accounts of media outlets, where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and control over production and distribution, will be labelled.

In most instances, Facebook does not remove misinformation about the new COVID-19 vaccines that are still under development. (Representative image)

How does Facebook fact check claims about COVID-19 vaccines?

Reuters Facebook representatives said the company has been consulting with about 50 experts in public health, vaccines, and free expression on how to shape its response to claims about the new COVID-19 vaccines.

FBI agents including a SWAT team have raided the apparent home of YouTube star Jake Paul (pictured). FBI spokesperson said that agents executed a search warrant at the Calabasas, California mansion in connection with an ongoing investigation.

YouTube star Jake Paul's Los Angeles-area home raided by FBI

Reuters No one was taken into custody during the raids and no arrest warrant has been issued for Paul, says FBI.

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OnePlus 8 review: No more the ‘flagship killer’

Praveen Sudevan We see this OnePlus 8 edition has all the good things of its predecessors with a few minor refinements. However, is it a great phone?

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Apple’s new 27-inch iMac will get faster processors, double memory

Ishan Patra The 27-inch iMac comes with the latest 6- and 8-core 10th generation Intel processors (Comet Lake). It is also available with the 10-core processor with Turbo Boost speeds reaching 5.0GHz.

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Abhi and Niyu, @abhiandniyu, 984 K followers: Husband-wife duo Abhiraj Rajadhyaksha and Niyati Mavinkurve have built up a huge following for their videos featuring hot takes on topics like #RejectNEP and the China app ban.

Finding online fame in a pandemic

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Security vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chip can impact over 40% smartphones

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‘Avengers’ closed beta review: an underwhelming gaming experience

OnePlus 8 review: No more the ‘flagship killer’

The year so far: What are your #2020Challenge moods?

India data-curb plan ‘anathema’, U.S. tech giants plan pushback

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Xbox announces cloud gaming launch date

Microsoft to power its data centres with hydrogen fuel cells

Microsoft has successfully tested a 250-kilowatt fuel system that powered a row of data centre servers for 48 consecutive hours this June.

TikTok alternatives rise in US as Trump bans the Chinese app

During the week of July 27, collective installs of Triller, Byte, Dubsmash and Zynn was nearly 1.5 million, about 361% growth from the week of July 20.

India’s smartphone shipment sees sharp drop as pandemic hits supply chain

China-based vendors suffered the most after components and parts remained at the ports waiting to be cleared.

Check out this tech jacket for pandemic times

This smart Ajrakh jacket comes with an anti-viral finish, social distancing sensors, sanitisation pockets, a thermometer and an in-built mask

European Commission opens probe into Google Fitbit $2.1bn deal

The regulator’s concerns arise from its preliminary probe on Google’s commitments that Fitbit’s data will be virtually separated from other datasets.

Twitter introduces new labels for government, state-affiliated media accounts

The micro-blogging platform said accounts of media outlets, where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and control over production and distribution, will be labelled.

Google tests new feature in Files app to protect user data

Google says that access to the contents of the folder, even if it is in the background and not in current use, will be securely locked as soon as the user switches away from the Files app.

Samsung launches five new devices at its first-ever Unpacked virtual event

The technology company introduced Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Tab S7 and S7+, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Z Fold2 at the event.

Want to browse Netflix in Hindi? Now, you can.

This language diversification update is available across all devices on mobile, TV and web.

How does Facebook fact check claims about COVID-19 vaccines?

Facebook representatives said the company has been consulting with about 50 experts in public health, vaccines, and free expression on how to shape its response to claims about the new COVID-19 vaccines.

How a pandemic pushed social media influencers to evolve

Covid-19 has changed social media interactions and a growing tribe of creators are keeping up — with content that’s relatable, language agnostic and more authentic

Finding online fame in a pandemic

Social media influencers who cooked, laughed and styled their way to Instagram virality and fame during the lockdown. Plus some global pandemic stars

U.S. transactions with TikTok, WeChat will be banned in 45 days: Trump

The bans were ostensibly in response to concerns that the Chinese Communist Party could retrieve private data on Americans from these apps and CPC censorship on the apps

YouTube star Jake Paul's Los Angeles-area home raided by FBI

No one was taken into custody during the raids and no arrest warrant has been issued for Paul, says FBI.

Twitter finds security vulnerability in Android OS

The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by malicious apps installed on users’ devices, which work around Android’s system permissions.

Google pulls 2,500 China-linked YouTube channels over disinformation

The search giant said the channels were removed between April and June “as part of our ongoing investigation into coordinated influence operations linked to China.”

Apple’s new 27-inch iMac will get faster processors, double memory

The 27-inch iMac comes with the latest 6- and 8-core 10th generation Intel processors (Comet Lake). It is also available with the 10-core processor with Turbo Boost speeds reaching 5.0GHz.

TikTok to open first European data centre in Ireland

ByteDance said on Monday it was considering moving TikTok's headquarters overseas, following a British media report that the unit could relocate to London.

EA’s FIFA 21 makes soccer stars look more real

EA Sports is said to have used AI to position players at the right spot to match the ability of a real world player with their virtual counterparts. Players with better tactical awareness will have bigger impact, the company said.

Byju’s acquires WhiteHat Jr for $300 million

Coding is fast emerging as a key skill for the futures, says the education technology firm

Facebook, Twitter pull Trump posts over coronavirus misinformation

Facebook has taken heat from lawmakers and its own employees in recent months for not taking action on inflammatory posts by Trump.

Microsoft Teams announces new communication tools to reach larger audience

The new tools will make it possible to reach up to 20,000 participants using the Teams platform. For now, to provide more control and ease the way large scale meetings are managed, Microsoft has limited interactive meetings to 1,000 participants.

Virgin Galactic unveils design of its supersonic jet

Virgin Galactic has roped in Rolls-Royce, the world’s largest aircraft engine-maker, to collaborate in designing the engine propulsion technology for the company’s supersonic aircraft.

Google launches Nearby Share for Android users

Android users can now share content with others in proximity, using Nearby Share. They just have to simply tap one device, from a list of near by devices, to share files instantly.

From sanitising containment zones and fighting locusts, to delivering food, here's how drones are springing into action

How the pandemic, along with an invasion of locusts, pushed the drone industry to innovate

Zoom introduces Snapchat-like feature for casual meetings

People using the videoconferencing app will now have an option to put on a moustache, grow unicorn horns, or wear a pirate eye patch.

China accuses U.S. of ‘bullying’ over TikTok

‘Washington is acting against the principles of market economy by forcing sale of app’s local operations’

Apple tops tablet shipments, outperforms rivals, report says

The global tablet market grew 19%, shipping a total of 38.6 million units, after declining in the past two consecutive quarters.

Our guide to India-made video-conferencing apps

Thinking of having those long-haul video-chats on a home-grown app? We lay out the ones worth a gander

WhatsApp pilots ‘forwards’ verification feature to tackle misinformation

Providing a simple way to search messages that have been forwarded many times may help people find news results or other sources of information about content they have received.

India’s cyberthreat challenges include malware, ransomware and drive-by download attacks, Microsoft says

India’s ransomware encounter rate was twice as high as the regional average, and over three times higher than the global average.

Donald Trump gives Microsoft 45 days to clinch deal

Tech giant’s proposal to buy the American arm of TikTok causes outcry in China

Google to sell Pixel 4a phone in India in Oct.

Nanda Ramachandran, senior director, Google, said at a virtual briefing that the delay in the launch of the smartphone in India was mainly due to COVID-19

Twitter is planning new features for paid users

The company is developing an “Undo send” feature that gives 30 seconds to withdraw a tweet before anyone can see it. Users will also be allowed to quickly edit their tweets after posting them.

‘Destroy All Humans!’ 2020 review: a blast from the past, remastered

Amid the pandemic which has left us home-bound, this vibrant reboot of a much-loved alien invasion game offers some catharsis

US to get contact tracing apps based on Apple, Google’s Exposure Notifications System

20 states and territories in the U.S. are exploring apps based on ENS. Together, these states and territories represent about 45% of the U.S. population.

Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November elections in the U.S.

The fear is that such attacks could affect voting systems directly or even indirectly, by infecting broader government networks that include electoral databases.

Singapore to make travellers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine

Travellers to Singapore are required to activate the device, which use GPS and Bluetooth signals, upon reaching their home and will receive notifications on the device which they must acknowledge.

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make first splashdown in 45 years

The return clears the way for another SpaceX crew launch as early as next month and possible tourist flights next year.

Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok from ByteDance

It said it would ensure that all private data of TikTok's American users is transferred to and remains in the United States

Google’s .new domains provide shortcuts to common tasks on Internet

Using the .new domain extension shortcuts, services of various applications, including Adobe, eBay, Microsoft, Google, Spotify, and GitHub, can be quickly accessed without typing a long web address.

Rolls-Royce to build engines for world’s fastest passenger aircraft

The duo will build a propulsion system to complement Boom’s Overture airframe. The collaboration will involve engine airframe matching activities to fly Overture.

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