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India asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes to privacy policy

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They raise ‘grave concerns’ over implications of the choice and autonomy of Indian citizens, it says

An algorithm to fix legacy issue in a pandemic hit industry.

An algorithm to fix legacy issue in a pandemic hit industry

Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for $270 mln plant to produce laptops, tablets.

Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for $270 mln plant to produce laptops, tablets

Reuters Foxconn has so far invested $1.5 billion in Vietnam and plans to raise its investment by $700 million and recruit 10,000 more local workers this year, the government said.

U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news.

U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

Reuters Under the law, which has broad political support and is currently before a senate committee, Google and Facebook will be subject to mandatory price arbitration if a commercial agreement on payments to Australian media cannot be reached.

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Earlier this week, WhatsApp had started rolling out in-app notifications to users about an update in its Terms of Service and privacy policy regarding how it processes user data and partners with Facebook to offer integrations across the social media giant's products.

WhatsApp says latest update does not change its data-sharing practices with Facebook

PTI The company head says that with end-to-end encryption (E2E), it cannot see private chats or calls and neither can Facebook and that WhatsApp remains committed to E2E.

Apple suspends Parler social network from its App Store

Reuters Right-leaning social media users in the United States have flocked to Parler, messaging app Telegram and hands-off social site Gab after Twitter and Facebook banned Trump permanently.

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Sir David Attenborough quits Instagram after reaching a million followers

John Xavier He said he will keep his contact preferences old school, revealing that he receives "about 70 letters a day!"

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The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G review: A small step or a giant leap?

Praveen Sudevan A mid-range powerhouse, the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is significantly superior to its predecessor without being too expensive

Earlier this week, WhatsApp had started rolling out in-app notifications to users about an update in its Terms of Service and privacy policy regarding how it processes user data and partners with Facebook to offer integrations across the social media giant's products.

WhatsApp says latest update does not change its data-sharing practices with Facebook

PTI The company head says that with end-to-end encryption (E2E), it cannot see private chats or calls and neither can Facebook and that WhatsApp remains committed to E2E.

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Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle firm Zoox unveiled an electric, autonomous robotaxi.

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Twitter says spear-phishing attack on employees led to breach

Amazon takes on SpaceX to build satellite broadband service

Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content

Google offers some features of One membership to all users

Android malware ‘BlackRock’ prowling in cyber space, may steal banking data: CERT-In

Google is building subsea cable for faster data transmission

Watch | All you need to know about NASA's Perseverance rover

A video explainer on NASA's Perseverance rover

Diginex launches new Singapore cryptoexchange ahead of Nasdaq listing

Singapore's new payments rules require cryptocurrency companies operating in the city to be licenced, but it is less prescriptive about their operating model.

Japan lawmakers to urge govt to put curbs on TikTok use: NHK

A group of lawmakers led by former Economy Minister Akira Amari made the decision at a meeting on July 28

GitHub announces public roadmap for developer community

The project board under the roadmap outlines future releases, and individual items on its platform are tagged with links. These links make it easy to access detailed information on what is being planned, why it is important, and when will it be available.

Microsoft lets parents control kids’ access to digital content on phones, PCs and Xbox

The app mails weekly activity report to parents showing time kids have spent on their devices and content viewed.

A navigation system powered by machine learning is training robots to recognise objects

The robots can now focus on learning the relationships between objects and room layouts. It also enables the robot to navigate its way from point A to point B, in the quickest possible manner.

Organisations in India lost ₹14 crore on average to data breaches in Aug 19- Apr 20: IBM

As per the findings, malicious attacks accounted for 53% of the total breach, system glitches accounted for 26%, while 21% of breaches were due to human error

Wearables maker Garmin says it was hit by cyberattack

The company said that many of its online services were also interrupted, including website functions, customer support, customer facing applications, and company communications.

Twitter temporarily restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s account over COVID-19 video

The eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump posted a since-deleted tweet on Monday with a viral video of doctors talking about the drug hydroxychloroquine.

Vizag youth builds ‘indigenous’ file-sharing app

It claims to rival popular Chinese apps that were banned recently

Ministry of Earth Sciences launches new app to provide weather reports

The app will allow users to access weather forecasts, radar images and warnings of impending weather events. It is available on Google Play Store and App Store.

We started sustainability way before customers even asked: Justin Lyles, Dell

Justin Lyles, Vice President of Advanced Design at Dell Technologies, talks about the future of the American tech brand’s XPS line

Qualcomm announces Quick Charge 5 charging solution

The company claims its new Quick Charge technology can charge a device powered by a 4,500mAh battery from 0 to 50% in five minutes, and from empty to 100% in 15 minutes. In addition, the new charging platform will also support over 100W charging power in a smartphone.

Hyundai races to electric as Tesla takes off

Euisun Chung, leader of the Hyundai Motor Group conglomerate that also includes Kia Motors, has held a series of meetings since May with his counterparts at Samsung, LG and SK Group, which make batteries and electronic parts.

Samsung launches smartphone for ₹5,499

The product will be available from July 29 across Samsung’s retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com and leading online portals.

Intel ousts its chief engineer, shakes up technical group after delays

Intel said it is reorganizing its technology, systems architecture and client group. Its new leaders will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Bob Swan.

Some Samsung Galaxy phones can carry Germany’s national electronic ID

Only the ID issuing organization and authorized device can access a user’s personal data, and upon verification, the eID will be stored securely on the smartphone, giving users full control over their data.

Microsoft teams up with NBA to create virtual fans

More than 300 virtual fans will appear live on the 17-foot-tall LED screens fixed on three sides of the arena during the NBA games starting July 30. These fans will be viewing the games using the Together mode in Teams.

Oppo Find X2 review: As good as it gets

Oppo’s latest offering, the Find X2, matches its high price with the performance and class expected of a flagship product

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: a jazzed up audio experience

Despite connectivity issues, the Galaxy Buds+ from Samsung are a good investment for those who on the lookout for in-ear earbuds with strong battery life

US is planning a nationwide quantum internet

The DoE claims scientists can make virtually unhackable networks using this technology as quantum transmissions are difficult to eavesdrop on as information passes between different locations.

Global prospects dim for China's tech champions as great powers clash

Chinese companies with world-beating technology -- including drone-maker DJI, artificial intelligence firms Megvii, SenseTime and iFlytek, surveillance camera vendor Hikvision and e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group -- are also among those losing access to markets.

Software giant SAP to spin off Qualtrics and take it public

SAP says Qualtrics has already been operating with greater autonomy than most of SAP’s acquisitions but going public will help it expand its customer base.

Chinese apps among most downloaded TikTok alternatives after app ban

With about eight million installs, Zili has grown 167 percent, in the three weeks following the ban. And Snack Video has been downloaded about 10 million times, in the same period.

Microsoft's new offerings in Teams include third-party app integrations, Walkie-Talkie and more

The technology company will now allow developers and independent software vendors to integrate their apps and services into Teams meetings, providing more options to interact and collaborate.

Facebook announces App Lock, privacy controls for Messenger

The App Lock feature can be turned on by using Touch ID or Face ID on users’ iPhones and iPads. The new feature will be available to Android users in the coming months, Facebook said.

NPCI introduces auto debit option in UPI for recurring payments

Users will continue to have control over payments being made even when they are set for auto-debit. They will receive notifications on setting up a mandate, pre- and post-transaction alerts, to let the users know that it is made on time, and with their knowledge.

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 5G release date

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G shares the same style and compact form factor as Galaxy Z Flip, which was launched in February. The new variant of the phone has updated 5G radios powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus.

Watch | Smart helmets for COVID-19 screening

A video on smart helmets introduced by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for COVID-19 screening

Premier League clubs targeted by hackers, UK cybersecurity centre says

The agency highlighted a case where the emails of a Premier League team's managing director were hacked before transfer talks, resulting in the 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) fee nearly falling into the hands of the hackers

Spotify launches first set of video podcasts from select creators

The feature will be available for both free and premium users. The video podcasts will be supported on both the desktop and mobile app.

Twitter says hackers saw messages from 36 accounts

Twitter previously said the attackers tweeted from 45 “verified” accounts, including those belonging to such well-known names as CEOs Elon Musk and Bill Gates and former Vice President Joe Biden.

WhatsApp to partner with more Indian banks in financial inclusion push

The Facebook-owned company, which counts India as its biggest market with 400 million users, has already tied up with banks including ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, allowing them to communicate with customers via automated text messages on its business service.

Microsoft weathers pandemic, beats Wall Street expectations

The ongoing trend of working and learning from home has fuelled increased demand for Microsoft’s products like email and video conferencing.

Now Netflix content can be streamed on Google Nest and Nest Hub Max

Netflix is the latest streaming service to be supported on Google’s smart displays. Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, SHOWTIME, and several other apps with mobile cast option can be streamed on Google Nest.

Chromebook launches new features to help users multitask and explore

The new Explore app helps Chrome OS and Chromebook users learn new technology that would otherwise need several pages of instructions and tutorials.

Instagram tests new feature for fundraising

Donors can send money to these fundraisers and have the option to hide their details on the platform from public. However, fund seekers can see the donor’s details and the amount donated.

GPay does not need RBI authorisation as it's not a payment system operator: Google to HC

GPay does not figure in NPCI’s list of authorised “payment systems operators” released on March 20, 2019.

Need a change of scenery during lockdown? WindowSwap helps you refresh your view

Ever wondered what one sees from a window in Brooklyn, Manchester or Istanbul during lockdown? WindowSwap, created by couple Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramanian, takes you there:

Fiat Chrysler, Waymo deepen partnership to develop self-driving trucks

Waymo and FCA have been working together to remove controls from a human driver in automobiles since 2016.

Tesla's spent a year terrifying, electrifying Wall Street

Tesla’s market value is three times that of Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, combined. A single share of Tesla now goes for nearly $1,600 - a seven-fold increase from a year ago - making it one of the most expensive publicly traded shares in the world.

Xbox head says user is at the centre of gaming experience

Gamers will be able to play over 100 Xbox Game Pass titles on their phone or tablet with the option of cloud gaming under Game Pass Ultimate. This will enable switching between different devices while a gamer continues the gaming experience, right from where they left.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

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25K | Moradabad hospital ward boy dies after COVID-19 vaccination, officials say death due to heart disease not vaccine

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20K | Tandav controversy | I&B Ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime Video

17K | Do not consume alcohol for 45 days after vaccination: Experts

Indian players pose with the winning trophy after defeating Australia by three wickets on the final day of the fourth cricket Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on January 19, 2021.

17K | Aus vs Ind 4th Test | India beats Australia by 3 wickets to retain Border-Gavaskar trophy

Vijay Mallya arrives for the second day of his extradition case at Westminster Magistrates Court in London, United Kingdom on December 5, 2017.

15K | U.K. has said it cannot extradite Vijay Mallya, Centre informs Supreme Court

Covaxin vaccine being administrated at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital on Sunday.

14K | Covaxin not to be used in cases of allergy, fever, poor immunity

Covaxin vaccine being administrated at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital on January 17, 2021.

11K | Covishield not to be taken by people severely allergic to any of its ingredients: Serum Institute