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Google introduces new platform for Chrome OS developers

The platform is an open-source online destination for all developers to access information needed to develop apps in Android, Linux or the web.

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Microsoft introduces its first dual-screen smartphone

Microsoft to launch its first dual-screen smartphone in September

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In a statement, Apple said Fortnite had been removed because Epic had launched the payment feature with the “express intent of violating the App Store guidelines” after having had apps in the store for a decade.

Fortnite maker sues Apple after removal of game from App Store

Reuters Apple cited a direct payment feature rolled out on the Fortnite app earlier on Thursday as the violation.

President Donald Trump’s Executive Order banning Chinese apps, including TikTok,is set to take effect in September, but it remains unclear what it will mean for the apps’ 100 million U.S. users, many of them teenagers or young adults who use it to post and watch short-form videos.

TikTok and its employees prepare to fight Trump over app ban

PTI (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.)TikTok and its U.S. employees are planning to take President Donald Trump’s administration to court over his sweeping order to ban the popular video app, according to a lawyer preparing one of the lawsuits. The employees’ legal challenge to Mr. Trump’s executive order will be separate from a pending lawsuit from the company that owns the app, though both will argue that the

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Divya Kala Bhavani We talk to the YouTubers who unknowingly started the Binod phenomena on social media

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Facebook announces new ads policy for a section of news publishers

Ishan Patra The social media giant’s new policy is designed considering the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and prevents publishers in the U.S. from claiming the news exemption within its ads authorization process.

The microblogging site said that all users can continue to like and retweet posts, but cannot reply if they have been excluded by the author.

Twitter users can now control who replies to their tweet

Reuters All accounts, including those of elected officials, can now select the people who will be allowed to reply while composing a new tweet, Twitter said

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Samsung brings AI-powered privacy feature to Galaxy A71, A51 smartphones

Ishan Patra The feature has been designed keeping in mind the inherent need for privacy when it comes to storage and access of content, on smartphones of consumers.

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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Google introduces new platform for Chrome OS developers

Microsoft to launch its first dual-screen smartphone in September

TikTok and its employees prepare to fight Trump over app ban

Fortnite maker sues Apple after removal of game from App Store

Computer scientist, pixel inventor Russell Kirsch dead at 91

Russell Kirsch, inventor of pixel, passes away at 91

Facebook fails to execute its ban on extremist “Boogaloo” accounts, report says

The social media company has nearly 150 such groups active on its platform as of July 24. That is about 20% higher than in April this year, according to Tech Transparency Project Report (TTP).

Google announces new virtual education tools for teachers, students

In order to improve engagement during the virtual sessions, a larger tiled view with up to 49 participants, and a collaborative whiteboard with Jamboard will be available in Meet, in September.

70% of smartphones shipped in the US during the second quarter were made in China

Distributors increased orders for ultra-low-end Android smartphones from lesser-known China made smartphones like Unimax and Wiko to match the tight consumer budgets and limited spending power of the Americans after millions of them lost their jobs and US unemployment rate crossed record high amid COVID19.

Microsoft to launch Xbox Series X in November

The next-generation gaming console features include hardware-accelerated Direct X raytracing, framerates up to 120 frames per second, faster loading times, and Quick Resume for multiple games.

Facebook amplifies anti-misinformation efforts ahead of 2020 US election

Facebook started adding labels to posts related to elections that will link to a new voter information hub, reading, “Visit the Voting Information Center for election resources and official updates.”

A hologram making machine lets you video chat with human-sized images in real time

The machine will allow users to talk in real time with a life-sized hologram of another person, interact with recorded holograms of historical figures or deceased relatives.

Apple’s macOS Big Sur public beta is out

The macOS Big Sur brings a design overhaul, improved Safari, and new features for Messages and Maps.

Facebook announces new ads policy for a section of news publishers

The social media giant’s new policy is designed considering the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and prevents publishers in the U.S. from claiming the news exemption within its ads authorization process.

Google says your Android phone can help detect earthquake

Signals detected by a phone are sent to an earthquake detection server, along with a coarse location of where the shaking occurred. The signals from numerous other phones are then combined to assess if an earthquake is happening.

Facebook removes millions of hate speech and COVID-19 fake cure posts

Facebook also updated its policies on hate speech, and banned content depicting blackface and stereotypes about Jewish people controlling the world.

The surprising origin story of ‘Binod’

We talk to the YouTubers who unknowingly started the Binod phenomenon on social media

Face recognition violates human rights, says U.K. court

Civil rights campaigner Ed Bridges argued that South Wales Police caused him “distress” by scanning his face as he shopped in 2017

Twitter users can now control who replies to their tweet

All accounts, including those of elected officials, can now select the people who will be allowed to reply while composing a new tweet, Twitter said

Facebook: Pandemic hurt enforcement on suicide, child nudity

Looks like the machines aren’t ready to take over just yet.The COVID-19 pandemic affected Facebook’s ability to remove harmful and forbidden material

Samsung brings AI-powered privacy feature to Galaxy A71, A51 smartphones

The feature has been designed keeping in mind the inherent need for privacy when it comes to storage and access of content, on smartphones of consumers.

Security bugs in Mercedes Benz may let hackers remotely access the car

A team of security researchers from Sky-Go, a vehicle cyber security unit of a Chinese internet security company, found 19 vulnerabilities as they did an extensive security testing on the Mercedes-Benz E- class car.

Google Maps is now compatible with Apple Watch, CarPlay

The iOS users can start a navigation on their iPhone, and seamlessly switch to an Apple Watch, and continue to go around.

Watch: 'My Village Show' Gangavva goes global

A video on 58-year-old Gangavva of popular Telangana YouTube channel My Village Show

Interpol says cybercriminals are targeting large corporations, governments

Within Asia and South Pacific region, coronavirus-related fraud and phishing attempts have been on the rise. This region also saw illegal online sale of fake medical supplies, drugs and personal protective equipment.

Users in India can create virtual visiting cards on Google Search

When a user searches for someone’s name and a Card is available, they will see a module with the name, profession and location and then tap on the Card.

Toshiba exits laptop business after 35 years

Toshiba was a pioneer in personal computer space, and had launched its first laptop – T1100, in 1985.

Security vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chip can impact over 40% smartphones

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.

‘Avengers’ closed beta review: an underwhelming gaming experience

We got our hands on the closed beta for the much-awaited Avengers game, and our minds were collectively not blown away

OnePlus 8 review: No more the ‘flagship killer’

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?

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

The #2020Challenge is the latest meme going viral on social media during the coronavirus lockdowns — and it needs nothing but selfies

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

A government-appointed panel in July recommended setting up a regulator for information that is anonymised or devoid of personal details but critical for companies to build their businesses

Xbox announces cloud gaming launch date

Cloud gaming will be available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting September 15. With over 100 games to choose from, gamers will be able to experience these gaming titles using their mobile devices.

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.

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