Blackberry Era Ends As Company Begins 2022 With End Of Support For All Classic Devices

Blackberry was known for its encryption and was also the preferred choice for security-conscious users or high profile users about a decade back.

Apple Faces CCI Antitrust Probe Over Alleged Abuse of App Market

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a detailed probe against Apple for alleged unfair business practices with respect to its App Store.

Alert: New WhatsApp Scam May Steal Your Bank Details

Whenever a user receives a message with a Rediroff.ru link in it, they should immediately report it as spam and delete it.

Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts Date, Time, Where to Watch, Cast, Trailer, and More

Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts releases New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022 worldwide. You can watch it online on Amazon Prime Video in India, HBO Max in USA, Spain and Nordic, NOW TV, Sky Max and Sky Showcase in UK, Binge, Foxtel Now and Foxtel iQ in Australia, Crave in Canada, HBO Go in Portugal and Central Europe, NOW and Sky Uno in Italy, and Amediateka in Russia.

New Year 2022: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 13 to PlayStation 5

Happy New Year! The Gadgets 360 staff presents what’s on their 2022 tech wishlist: iPhone 13s, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, MacBook Air M1 and Pro M1 Max, Apple TV 4K, along with Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Samsung Odyssey monitors, and Apple One subscription.

Year Ender 2021: Best Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 Launched In India in 2021

Some of the smartphones mentioned here might be receiving a price cut given the year-end sales that are going on currently.

Telegram Update Adds In-App Translation, Spoiler Text, Message Reaction Support

Telegram Messenger has added support for in-app translation, allowing users to read messages in their preferred language. The messaging service has also added support for spoiler text formatting on its apps, and added support for themed QR codes for users and groups with a public username. Telegram users will also be able to react to messages using emoji, similar to i...

Ordering Food From Swiggy, Zomato Is Getting Costlier In 2022: Here’s Why

The added tax will essentially be applied to the price of the food items that are listed on these apps.

India's Year of the Unicorn: Startups in Spotlight of 2021 Tech Boom

Overseas funds put more than $35 billion (roughly Rs. 2,60,020 crore) into Indian startups in 2021 — a tripling from 2020 — buying into everything from fintech and health to gaming.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Players Are Facing a Login Issue: This Trick May Help You

A statement from the developers also says that Battlegrounds Mobile India will soon be back with a solution for the issue and clear details regarding the root cause.

Elon Musk Believes This Computer Scientist Is Bitcoin Founder

The Bitcoin founder's identity remains one of the biggest mystery in the tech world today. Back in October, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel said that he may have unknowingly met Satoshi Nakamoto in 2000.

MIUI 13 Officially Unveiled, These Xiaomi Phones Will Get the OS Update First

Xiaomi says it will start rolling some features of the Android-based MIUI 13 to global users from Q1 2022 (January to March).

WATCH: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 'Unboxing' and 'Review' Videos Surface Online

The video does not highlight the prices, but old leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to cost EUR 749 (roughly Rs 64,200) onwards.

Best Over-The-Ear Headphones From Sennheiser, JBL and More Under Rs 5,000 in India

There are several good options for you to pick if you are looking for a set of over-the-ear headphones under Rs 5,000.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For December 30: Use These To Avail Free Gifts Today

Users can redeem these free codes by going to the Rewards section on the Garena Free Fire website (rewards.ff.garena.com), and then log in using the same credentials as the game.

How To Hard Reset An Apple iPhone If It Gets Unresponsive

With a forced restart, an iPhone may take longer than usual to start up. Once done, you will see the lock screen like you usually do on a normal reboot.

How To Measure Your Heart And Respiratory Rate Without A Smartwatch on Android, iOS

Users can save their heart rate measurement on the Google Fit app by tapping the "Save measurement" button on the screen.

The 10 Best Web Series and TV Shows of 2021

Gadgets 360 critic Akhil Arora’s top 10 web series and TV shows for 2021 are Succession season 3, We Are Lady Parts, The Great season 2, Hacks, Ted Lasso season 2, WandaVision, The White Lotus, It’s a Sin, Mare of Easttown, Line of Duty season 6, and The Underground Railroad.

Instagram Head Outlines Goals for 2022, Aims to Double Down on Videos, Give More Control to Users

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the photo and video-sharing platform will be working on videos, messaging, transparency, and creators as key areas in 2022. The Meta-owned platform is planning to double down focus on videos and consolidate all the video formats around Reels.

Bharti Airtel, Tata Partner for 5G-Based Remote Robotic Operations

TCS during the trials has successfully tested two use cases of its Neural Manufacturing solutions on Airtel's 5G testbed in Manesar remote robotics operations.

iPhone Manufacturer in India to Restructure Local Team After Mass Food-Poisoning Cases

In a statement on Wednesday, Foxconn said that all employees will continue to be paid while necessary improvements are undertaken before restarting operations.

India's Smartphone Industry to Grow in 2022, Likely to Touch 200 Million Shipments

According to Counterpoint Research, the Indian smartphone market has been experiencing a steady growth curve over the last five years.

OnePlus, AMD, MSI and More: Companies That Won't Attend 'CES 2022' In-Person

Although OnePlus did not have an official presence in Las Vegas planned, the company is scrapping its in-person plans.

Google Maps Offline Feature: What Is It, How It Works

Google Maps allows the user to determine the distance to his destination and even guides step by step on how to reach there.

Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro With Qualcomm's Most Powerful Chipset and Xiaomi 12X Launched

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while the Xiaomi 12X model carries Snapdragon 870. All three phones carry triple rear cameras and support fast charging.

6 Things You Must Do When Setting up Your New Android Smartphone

A new smartphone represents a fresh start, and provides us an opportunity to establish some new habits regarding your applications and Android usage.

US Lawsuit Claiming Microsoft-Owned LinkedIn Overcharged Advertisers Dismissed

A case against LinkedIn accusing the Microsoft-owned company of overcharging advertisers was dismissed by a US court on Monday.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Can Be Questioned in Privacy Lawsuit, Judge Rules

Sundar Pichai in 2019 was warned that describing the company's Incognito browsing mode as "private" was problematic, yet it stayed the course.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Can be Questioned in Privacy Lawsuit Over Chrome’s ‘Incognito’ Mode, US Court Judge Rules

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai can be questioned for up to two hours by plaintiffs that have accused the company of tracking their Internet activity while in Chrome browser’s ‘Incognito’ mode, a US court ruled on Monday.

iPhone 13 Named Best Phone at Amazon Customer's Choice Awards 2021: Full List

Amazon also released Amazon Customer's Choice Smart TV Awards 2021 Winners and Runner-Ups. The Samsung 43 inches Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV won the best TV award.

Making Smartphones In India Is Becoming Costly: Mobile Brands To Government

Mobile industry body ICEA (India Cellular and Electronics Association) has expressed concerns over the hike in import duties in the 2021-22 budget.

Amazon, Flipkart’s Operational Permission Must Be Withdrawn, CBI Probe Needed: Swadeshi Jagran Manch

Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has demanded that the government should immediately withdraw permissions given to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart-Walmart to operate in India as they are "blatantly contravening rules."

Zoom Acquires Broadcast Tools for Professional, Large-Scale Virtual Events

Zoom has acquired broadcast tools created by the startup Liminal, along with two of the company's co-founders.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ‘Welcomes’ Intel To Make Chips In India

The government recently approved a budget of Rs 76,000 crore for designing and making semiconductor chips in India.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Publisher Krafton Bans Nearly 60,000 Accounts for Cheating

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) publisher Krafton has banned nearly 60,000 accounts in a week’s time. This ban is put as a part of the strict countermeasures taken against illegal activities in the game. Recently, Krafton announced that it will ban devices used by players to cheat in the battle royale game.

Google Approaches Karnataka HC Seeking More Time to Respond to CCI in Google Play Probe

Tech titan Google has filed a writ in Karnataka High Court seeking more time to reply to Competition Commission's queries pertaining to a probe into Play Store rules.

Baidu Tests Metaverse Waters With New VR App XiRang, Will Allow 100,000 Users to Participate at the Same Time

Baidu took its first steps into the metaverse industry with the launch of a virtual reality app, looking to test the waters in what is considered by many to be the next phase in the Internet's evolution.

Android 13 Details Already Leaked, These New Features Expected

A big feature that is expected to arrive with Android 13 is the users’ control over language usage in the phone.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for December 27: Get Exciting Rewards and Free Diamonds

Along with India, Free Fire is earning a presence for itself globally and is highly rated on the Google Play Store.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office Crosses $1 Billion, Third-Fastest Ever Behind Endgame and Infinity War

Spider-Man: No Way Home box office shoots to $1.05 billion (about Rs. 7,882 crore) worldwide in 12 days. Third fastest ever behind Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War. Spider-Man: No Way Home India box office is roughly Rs. 223 crore ($29.7 million).

How to Use Apple's 'Hide My Email' Feature That Hides Your Real Email Address

The 'Hide My Email' feature is not included in the free 5GB iCloud tier, so users will have to upgrade to iCloud+ to experience it.

WhatsApp Tipped to Bring Redesigned Contact Info Page, Ability to Search Specific Nearby Businesses

WhatsApp is tipped to be working on a redesigned interface for the Contact Info page. Separately, WhatsApp is spotted to have an option to let users look for specific businesses nearby and developing an ability to let group administrators link their groups to a community on iOS.

OnePlus 10 Pro Will Officially Launch on January 4: All Details

The new-gen OnePlus 10 Pro will likely carry Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Flipkart Smartphone Year End Sale Now Live: Top Deals on Apple, Realme Phones

The Flipkart Smartphone Year End sale will go on till December 30 and a host of phones from Realme, Motorola, and more are getting a price cut.

iPhone 12 Mini Gets Huge Discount at Flipkart's Ongoing Smartphone Year End Sale

In terms of specifications, the Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are almost identical. The iPhone 12 mini 128GB unit is available at Rs 55,199 at Flipkart's Smartphone Year End Sale.

Central Govt Cautions Parents Against Ed-Tech Companies

The Ministry of Human Resource Development also cautioned the parents to "not blindly trust the advertisements of the ed-tech companies.

LG Working on Laptop With Two Touchpads: Check Design

A patent for an LG laptop has surfaced on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) portal.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Drive to Distribute Tablets, Smartphones to Students

Speaking on the occasion, CM Adityanath said the young should not be hopeless in their lives and urged them to think big.

Microsoft Will Not Participate CES 2022 Event Physically Due to Omicron Threat

Waymo, Facebook parent Meta Platforms, Twitter, Lenovo Group, AT&T Inc and Amazon.com Inc dropped in-person attendance plans last week.

This Zodiac Sign in India Got The Most Number of Matches on Bumble in 2021

Bumble says that over one billion matches took place on the app in 2021, showing over a 25 percent increase from the matches made in 2020.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G May Launch in India by March 2022

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G may feature a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling.

Huawei Launches Galaxy Z Flip 3-Like 'P50 Pocket' Foldable Phone With Triple Cameras

The Huawei P50 Pocket measures 170mm tall when unfolded and 75.5mm in its compact form. It still manages to pack a 4,000mAh battery unit with 40W fast charging.

Apple May Ditch SIM Card Slot Next on iPhones After Removing Headphone Jack

Another report recently claimed that iPhone 15 would reportedly have a periscope-shaped lens that already appears on select flagship Android phones.

How to Use Hide My Email on iPhone, iPad to Keep Your Personal Email Address Private

In this article, we are giving a step-by-step guide on how you can use Hide My Email on your Apple device.

NASA's James Webb Telescope Lifts Off To Proble Space

The next-generation, $10 billion telescope was successfully lifted off to space (5:50 pm India time) from Europe's primary launch site in French Guiana.

Christmas 2021: Track Santa And Your Presents Live With Google’s Santa Tracker

The live map shows that Santa will travel to almost all countries across the world, in order to distribute presents to all.

Apple's App Store Broke Competition Laws, Says Dutch Watchdog

Apple on Friday was yet again accused of breaking competition laws. Netherlands' top competition regulator has ordered changes to the iPhone maker's App Store payment policies.

Top Deals On Realme GT Series, Realme 8 Series And More During Realme Year End Sale

The Realme Year End sale will go on till December 30. During the sale, we will see some attractive discounts on smartphones from Realme GT-series, Realme 8-series, and more.

Top Deals on Apple iPhone, MacBook, AirPods During Vijay Sales Apple Days Sale

The Apple Days sale on Vijay Sales will go on till December 31.

Telecom Companies Can Now Keep You Call Data and Internet Record for Minimum 2 Yrs

The amendment mandates telecom companies to maintain Internet data records of subscribers including login and logout details of all subscribers.

Microsoft Will Not Participate Physically At CES -The Verge

Microsoft became the latest big tech company to drop out of next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) physically because of worries about the spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, the Verge reported https://bit.ly/3mz282K on Friday.

Enel Teams Up With Intesa Sanpaolo For Italy Payments Firm Mooney

Italian utility Enel SpA has agreed to buy 50% of Italy's Mooney to take joint control of the payments firm with Intesa Sanpaolo SpA and create a Europeanbased fintech group.

GM, Waymo, Others Join Retreat From CES Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

U.S. automaker General Motors Co, Waymo, the Alphabet Incowned selfdriving autotechnology company, and ByteDance's social video app TikTok on Thursday joined the companies no longer attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in person early next month due to rising COVID19 infections.

Analysis-UK Regulator Shows More Assertive Posture In Blocking Facebook Purchase Of Giphy

Britain's move to block Facebookowner Meta Platform Inc's acquisition of Giphy signalled a new determination to scrutinise digital deals.

Jana Partners Discloses Stake In Mercury Systems, Pushes For Potential Sale

Activist investor Jana Partners on Thursday disclosed an about 6.6% stake in Mercury Systems and said it would push the defense technology firm to consider options for its business, including a potential sale.

WhatsApp Working on Animated Heart Emojis for Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a beating animation to all the heart emojis for Android and iOS users. The feature is available on WhatsApp Web for desktop users. It could be linked to the message reaction feature.

OnePlus 10 Pro Will Get This New Display Tech for a Better Viewing Experience

The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen-1 chipset. The new LTPO 2.0 display tech is said to offer a smoother viewing experience.

China Telecom Plans To Continue Some U.S. Services After FCC Revokes Authorization

China Telecom's U.S. unit said Wednesday it plans to continue providing some services in the United States in 2022 after a U.S. regulator revoked its authorization to operate telecommunications in the country, citing national security.

U.S. Fights Bail For Russian Businessman Accused Of Insider Trading Through Hacking

A U.S. prosecutor on Wednesday argued a Russian businessman accused of insider trading using hacked corporate information could use his wealth and Kremlin connections to flee the United States if he was granted bail.

Big Tech Critics Ask Raimondo For Meeting After Critique Of European Proposals

Critics of tech giants like Alphabet's Google pressed Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for a January meeting after she expressed concern about proposed legislation in Europe aimed at reining in the U.S. platforms.

U.S. Aviation, Telecom Industries Report Progress Over 5G Safety Talks

The aviation and telecom industries said Wednesday they were making progress to address air safety concerns about potential interference from the planned Jan. 5 5G wireless deployment.

U.S. Aviation, Telecom Industries Report Progress Over 5G Safety Talks

The aviation and telecom industries said Wednesday they were making progress to address air safety concerns about potential interference from the planned Jan. 5 5G wireless deployment.

Starting January 1, New RBI Rules on Online Card Transactions Go Into Effect: 10 Points

Under RBI guidelines, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon or Flipkart won’t be able to save customers’ card details any longer. Customers will have to enter their card details every time they carry out an online transaction. However, to avoid the hassle, customers can choose to tokenise their cards. Here are 10 key takeaways on the change.

BlackBerry Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates On Strong Cybersecurity Demand

Canadian software giant BlackBerry Ltd beat Wall Street estimates for thirdquarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its cybersecurity services due to the pandemicled shift to remote working.

U.S. Consumer Bureau Orders Fintech Firm LendUp To Halt New Loans, Pay Penalty

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered LendUp Loans to pay a $100,000 penalty, stop issuing new loans and halt collecting on certain outstanding ones after repeated deceptive marketing and other fairlending violations, the agency said on Tuesday.

U.S. Consumer Bureau Orders Fintech Firm LendUp To Halt New Loans, Pay Fine

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said on Tuesday it ordered LendUp Loans to pay a $100,000 penalty, halt issuing new loans and stop collecting on certain outstanding ones after repeated deceptive marketing and other fairlending violations.

U.S. Consumer Bureau Orders Fintech Firm LendUp To Halt New Loans, Pay Fine

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said on Tuesday it ordered LendUp Loans to pay a $100,000 penalty, halt issuing new loans and stop collecting on certain outstanding ones after repeated deceptive marketing and other fairlending violations.

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Drop CES Plans Over COVID-19 Concerns

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter Inc and Pinterest Inc separately said on Tuesday that they will not send teams to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month as concerns grow about the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Column-In 2021, We Were All Zoom Cat Lawyer: Greene

Year Ender 2021: Here’s What Indians Did on Instagram And Facebook Throughout 2021

Meta said that the "Year-in-Review" list reflects the themes that define the top keywords for the year.

Russian Businessman, Others Made Millions In Insider Trading Through Hacking -U.S

Five Russians including a Kremlinlinked businessman now in U.S. custody carried out a vast, $82 million insider trading scheme that allowed them to profit from corporate information stolen by hackers, U.S. authorities said on Monday.

Oppo Find N Quick Review: Foldable Smartphone Market Just Got Better

Oppo Find N quick review: Foldable smartphone market gets a new entrant from Oppo, but can the smartphone nail the 'folding' basics?

Cars24 Raises $400 Million in Latest Round of Funding From Financial Institutions

Cars24 said it has raised $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,040 crore) from various financial institutions.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for December 20: How to Get Premium Rewards for Free

Garena Free Fire is free to install and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Snapchat Paid Over $250 Million to Creators in 2021

In all, more than 12,000 creators have received the equivalent of 250 million dollars collectively thanks to Spotlight, one year after its launch.

NFTs: Much Hyped, but How Do They Work?

Trading NFTs involves technical processes that are sometimes misunderstood - and that can lead to investors not knowing quite what they are dealing with.

Google's YouTube TV Restores Disney Channels on Platform Following Special Deal

YouTube warned last week that it would only renew its agreement with Disney if the company offered "equitable terms."

Facebook-Meta Earns the 'Worst Company of 2021' Title in This Survey

Facebook has had its share of controversies this year. The company was under more scrutiny after whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked a series of internal documents.

The Matrix Resurrections Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release in Cinemas, on HBO Max

The Matrix Resurrections full movie leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22 in India, the US, and on HBO Max.

This iPhone Feature Will Let You Know If Apps Are Accessing Personal Info: How to Use

Apple's App Privacy Report started rolling out earlier this month for iPhone and iPad users with iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 update.

How to Change WhatsApp Number Without Losing Old Chats

The SIM card needs to be activated and have a network as you'll be required to provide a one-time password (OTP) when changing registered number on WhatsApp.

Here's What Elon Musk Thinks About the Future of Internet

In his latest tweet, Elon Musk reiterates that Web3 is not exactly real, and seems "more marketing buzzword than reality right now."

SenseTime Relaunches $767 Million Hong Kong IPO After U.S. Investment Ban

Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group relaunched its $767 million Hong Kong IPO on Monday, a week after pulling the listing in the wake of the company's inclusion on a U.S. investment blacklist.

Technology Can Play Key Role in Taking Education to Last Mile: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu called for "Indianising" the education system based on the country's wealth of ancient wisdom and said the colonial education system has created an inferiority complex and diffidence in people.

Ransomware Attacks Persists Even as High-Profile Cases Have Slowed

The Biden administration in September sanctioned a Russia-based virtual currency exchange that officials say helped ransomware gangs launder funds.

Google, Meta's Plans for Undersea Data Cable Connection to Asia Gets US Govt Backing

The plan by Google and Meta abandoned a previous proposal to use the network's cable to Hong Kong, which is controlled by Beijing.

Elon Musk Sued by Investor Over His 10 Percent Tesla Stock Sale Tweet

The lawsuit, filed with the Delaware Court of Chancery on Thursday, seeks to obtain records and books related to Elon Musk's tweets.

Apple Tells Indian Antitrust Body iPhone's Share Insignificant, Android Dominates Market

Apple has been grappling with similar allegations in other parts of the world. In the United States, it is locked in a legal battle with "Fornite" creator Epic Games.

Here's Why You Won't Be Able To Watch Disney Video On YouTube Anymore

In a blog post, YouTube TV said it would "continue conversations with Disney to advocate on your behalf in hopes of restoring their content on YouTube TV.

TikTok Is Removing 'Alarmist Warnings' About School Violence

As per the report, schools across the US were on alert after reports of threats allegedly made on TikTok began circulating on social media and local television news stations.

Best Deals And Offers On Laptops and Smartphones During Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale

Apart from these, there are many other deals on different products like accessories, audio equipment, smart TVs and other home appliances, smart home and IoT products, and more.

US Recommends Approving Google, Meta Undersea Data Cable to Asia

A Meta spokesperson said the "cable system increases internet capacity" between the United States and Philippines "to help people stay connected and share content."

Ranveer Singh Starrer "83" NFT Collection To Drop On December 23

The film's producers have partnered with NFT Labs, Inc. and Social Swag, an influencer-led fan engagement platform, for the exclusive release of the movie's NFTs.

Year Ender 2021: Top Features Twitter Announced Throughout 2021 And What They Do

In 2021, Twitter launched a bunch of new features like Tip Jar, Spaces, Birdwatch, and more. Let us take a look at some of the best ones.

Here's How Much The Metaverse Market Will Be Valued At In 2021

According to leading chip-maker Intel, building Metaverse -- at scale and accessible by billions of humans in real time -- will require a 1,000-times increase in computational efficiency from what we have today.

You Can Now Embed Instagram Profiles To Websites and Reply To Comments With Reels

The new Profile Embed functionality was launched in order to allow users to showcase their profile and Instagram content on third-party websites.

Messaging App Signal Expands Group Calls To Incorporate Up To 40 People

The company said that it released end-to-end encrypted group calls a year ago, and since then it has scaled from support for five participants to 40.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Price, Specs Leaked: 10 Things To Know About Upcoming Samsung Flagship

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to be unveiled during the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 that begins on January 5, 2022.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For December 18: Use These To Claim Your Free Rewards Today

Everyday, users can redeem Garena Free Fire codes that can be claimed to avail free content and items. The codes can be claimed on Garena's website.

OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G Design, Specs Tipped: Top 5 Things To Know About Next Mid-Ranger

The OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G may become the second OnePlus smartphone to come with a MediaTek processor after the OnePlus Nord 2 5G.

U.S. Recommends Approving Google, Meta Undersea Data Cable To Asia

The Biden administration on Friday recommended Alphabet's Google and Facebook parent Meta get permission to use an undersea cable system to handle growing internet traffic with Asia.

Bidding Race On For Vertical Aerospace EVTOL Plant As Shares Debut

As the flying taxi market takes off, the race is on to decide where the future vehicles will be built with one of the backers of newly listed Vertical Aerospace Irish leasing boss Domhnal Slattery pushing for a manufacturing base in Ireland.

Tesla Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Musk Tweets On 10% Stock Sales

Tesla Inc was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk's social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock sales that pulled down its stock prices.

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Launched With Active Noise Cancellation: Price, Specs and More

It is still not known as to when the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched in India, but rumours suggest the launch is nearby.

Poco Has Sold Over 30 Lakh C-Series Smartphones on Flipkart

POCO C31 comes with a triple camera setup, <a href="https://ift.tt/3q4WypV Helio G35</a> Octa-core processor, 5000mAh battery and a 6.53 HD+ display.

New Delhi IT Company And 6 Others Banned For ‘Spying’ On 50,000 Facebook Users

Meta has announced that it has removed seven “entities” for engaging in surveillance activities on Facebook. One of these is New Delhi-based BellTroX.

Apple May Have ‘Bad News’ For Qualcomm, Intel And Other Chip Makers

Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the development, and Broadcom and Skyworks representatives also didn't respond to requests for comment.

Major Tech Companies Struggle To Plug Holes In Logging Software

Some of the world’s largest technology companies are still struggling to make their products safe from a gaping vulnerability in common logging software a week after hackers began trying to exploit it.

Major Tech Companies Struggle To Plug Holes In Logging Software

Some of the world’s largest technology companies are still struggling to make their products safe from a gaping vulnerability in common logging software a week after hackers began trying to exploit it.

IBM and Samsung's New Breakthrough Can Improve Phone's Battery Life by a Week

IBM and Samsung have been working to stack up semiconductor transistors vertically to free up more space on the silicon.

Zoom Joins Meta, Microsoft as the Newest Member of Tech Industry Counterterrorism Group GIFCT

Zoom has joined a counterterrorism organisation formed by major US tech companies including Meta and Microsoft the group said.

OnePlus To Launch Its Next Affordable Flagship, Nord 2 CE 5G, Soon

The smartphone is also said to come with a 16-megapixel front camera. The OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G will come with a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

PUBG: New State Downtime Announced for December 16 Ahead of Latest Update Rollout

PUBG: New State developer Krafton has announced that its battle royale game will be down for maintenance on December 16 from 12am (midnight) to 6:30am UTC (5:30am to 12pm (noon) IST). Once the game is updated on Krafton's servers, players would need to individually update the app to gain access to the new content.

Canoo Revs Up U.S. Electric Vehicle Production Plan As Drops Overseas Deal

Electric vehicle startup Canoo Inc on Wednesday said it was accelerating its production plans in the United States while ending its deal for VDL Nedcar in Netherlands to serve as its contract manufacturer in Europe.

Chip Materials Supplier Entegris To Buy Rival CMC In $6.5 Billion Deal

Entegris Inc, a supplier of semiconductor materials, said on Wednesday it would buy smaller rival CMC Materials in a deal valued at $6.5 billion, as it looks to build scale amid an unprecedented global chip shortage.

Apple Shuts Three Stores In U.S., Canada After Rise In COVID-19 Cases

Apple Inc has temporarily closed three retail stores in Miami, Annapolis and Ottawa after a rise in COVID19 cases and exposures among employees, the iPhone maker said on Wednesday.

New York Criminal Case Against Huawei Still Far From Trial

A threeyearold criminal case against the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei is still far from going to trial in New York, despite an agreement in the case that let Huawei's chief financial officer go free.

Best Gadgets 2021: Our Favourite Buys, From PlayStation 5 to Pixel 4a

Best gadgets of 2021: PlayStation 5, Pixel 4a, MacBook Air M1, Apple One, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, Moto G 5G — these are some of Gadgets 360’s favourite gadgets of the year.

Microsoft Teams Brings End-to-End Encryption Support to One-on-One Calls

Microsoft Teams has added end-to-end encryption to one-to-one calls for Windows and Mac users. This public preview of this feature was being tested since October.

WhatsApp Launches Digital Payments Utsav in India; Adopts 500 Villages in Maharashtra, Karnataka

WhatsApp has announced the launch of Digital Payments Utsav to promote digital payments in the country. The pilot programme has adopted 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra and the company says it has seen promising results on the ground.

Canada Still Plans Digital Services Tax; Google Disappointed

Canada is still prepared to impose a tax on corporations providing digital services if need be, the finance ministry said on Tuesday in an announcement set to irritate the United States.

Canada Still Plans Digital Services Tax; Details Of Bank Tax Coming Later

Canada is still prepared to impose a tax on corporations providing digital services, the finance ministry said on Tuesday in an announcement set to irritate the United States.

NSO Group May Shut Down Pegasus Spyware, Company May Be Sold: Report

NSO Group has been embroiled in controversy over its Pegasus spyware.

Adobe Creative Cloud Express Launched as Unified Web, Mobile Product to Help Create and Share Content

Adobe Creative Cloud Express has been launched as a new unified Web and mobile product, which enables users to easily make and share rich, creative content.

Year Ender 2021: Top Budget Smartphones of 2021 Under Rs 10,000 From Samsung, Realme and More

In 2021, we saw some notable launches from brands like Samsung, Realme, Motorola, Infinix, and more though none of their budget phones under Rs 10,000 support 5G as of yet.

Netflix New India Plans Cut Prices, Now Start at Rs. 149 per Month

Netflix's new India plans start at Rs. 149 per month (Mobile), with the others dropping down a tier. Netflix Basic now costs Rs. 199 per month, Netflix Standard at Rs. 499 per month, and Netflix Premium at Rs. 649 per month.

Infinix Launches Two New Budget Smartphones with 50MP Camera in India: Price, Specs

Both Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S phones will retail via Flipkart in multiple colour options but on different dates.

Sony Wanted to Bring 'PlayStation Now' to iPhones, Confidential Papers Reveal

Last year, Apple updated its App Store policies, which created a massive hurdle for cloud gaming service providers.

Vivo’s Nipun Marya Will Now Be The CEO of iQOO India

Nipun Marya was director, brand strategy for Vivo India for the past five years. He is now leaving his position at Vivo India to take over as the CEO of iQOO.

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Restricting Unknown People From Knowing Your Last Seen, Online Status Updates

WhatsApp is reportedly making it harder for people to know your last seen status and online presence on the instant messaging app. The update is said to be rolled out to some people on Android and iOS.

Government Has A 'Warning' For Google Chrome Users

Google has already released a fix for these vulnerabilities. It is highly advisable that users upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome soon.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes December 13: Free Diamonds, Character - How to Redeem Today's Codes

Free Fire players are always eagerly awaiting the availability of a fresh batch of redemption codes. These codes enable players to earn a wide range of in-game goodies.

South Korea to Test AI-Powered Facial Recognition System to Track COVID-19 Cases

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said the use of such technology is lawful as long as it is used within the realm of the disease control and prevention law.

Google To 'Adjust Salaries' of Employees To Fight Inflation

Google's special meeting took place to discuss the company's strategy for 2022. Google had announced that it is delaying the January return-to-office plan globally.

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Since it is expected to be a budget-oriented smartphone, the OnePlus Ivan/ OnePlus Nord CE 2 may make some sacrifices in terms of design.

6 Cool WhatsApp Features Launched In 2021

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Amazon Prime Membership to Get Costlier by Up to 50 Percent Starting December 14: All You Need to Know

Amazon Prime membership price in India is becoming costlier by up to 50 percent starting tomorrow (Tuesday, December 14). The update will be applicable to the monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans of the Amazon Prime service. Amazon had confirmed the increase in the pricing of the Prime membership in October.

Amazon Prime Membership To Cost More in India From December 13: Check New Prices

Amazon had earlier indicated that the hike in prices was done to improve its services across the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter Handle Briefly Compromised, Bitcoin Adoption Tweet Put Out by Hackers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle was briefly hacked, and a tweet claiming that India has "officially adopted Bitcoin as legal tender" was put out from it.

Apple Music Now Works on Google Nest Speakers in India: How to Use

After setting up Apple Music with Nest/Home, one will be able to ask Google Assistant to play songs and albums from Apple Music via Google's smart speakers by default.

iPhone Users Will Likely Get These Features With the Next Software Update

iOS 15.2 RC version adds Apple Music Voice Plan and 'Macro photo control' for iPhone 13 Pro users. The TV app is adding a new one-stop Store tab.

Sony's Gaming Division Acquires 'God of War' Maker Valkyrie Entertainment

The deal marks Sony Interactive Entertainment's fifth acquisition this year, following its buying of Nixxes Software, "Returnal" developer Housemarque, Bluepoint Games and Firesprite.

Facebook-Meta Unveils 'Horizon Worlds', Its First Major Step Towards Metaverse

Horizon Worlds VR platform by Meta is open to anyone over the age of 18 in the US and Canada for free.

Can Deleting Emails be Eco-Friendly? Here's What We Know

Given that more than 280 billion emails are sent every day in the world, and that sending an email has an average carbon footprint of 4 grams, the total could amount to some 410 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Completes Third Crewed Space Flight

Laura Shepard Churchley, whose father Alan Shepard became the first American to travel to space in 1961, flew as a guest of Blue Origin.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Are Coming On This Date

The OnePlus Buds Z2 are priced at CNY 399 Chinese (roughly Rs 4,700). However, it is expected to be priced similarly in Europe, the report said.

Meta Has Brought This Initiative To Boost Gaming Communities On Facebook

With gaming communities on Facebook, people can host tournaments, create live streams, upload videos, connect with community members and contribute to a thriving community with engaging topics and discussions.

Realme Is Rolling Out Android 12-Based One UI 3.0 Early Access For These Phones

The Realme UI 3.0 early access and open beta are rolled out and the updates are going to be available for a limited set of users initially.

How Google, Meta And Others Bypassed This iPhone Security Feature

The App Tracking Transparency feature allows users to delete their tracking ID, a unique ID that advertisers use to track your behaviour online.

Airtel Users 'Unhappy' With Service, Gets Maximum Consumer Complaints: TRAI

The telecom regulator Trai has received the highest number of complaints against Bharti Airtel followed by Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, Parliament was informed.

Eternals Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for January 12, 2022

Eternals OTT release date set for January 12, 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar and Disney+ Eternals available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English on Disney+ Hotstar.

Brazil Health Ministry Website Hit By Hackers, Vaccination Data Targeted

Brazil's health ministry said its website was hit on Friday by a hacker attack that took several systems down, including one with information about the national immunization program and another used to issue digital vaccination certificates.

GM Eyes Investments Of More Than $4 Billion In Michigan EV Plants

General Motors is considering investing more than $4 billion in two Michigan plants to boost its electric vehicle production capacity, according to sources and documents made public on Friday.

Global Tech Show CES Attracts 15,000 Sign-ups Since Omicron

About 15,000 people have registered to attend global tech show CES in person in the past 10 days, the organizer said on Friday, in a sign of momentum for inperson events despite global fears about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Explained: Amazon Outage Shows How Complex Cloud Makes Backup Plans Difficult

With about 2.4.1 percent of the overall cloud market, Amazon is the largest cloud provider in the world, according to research firm International Data Corporation.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Virus Infection Game Mode Temporarily Taken Down: Krafton

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Virus Infection Game Mode has temporarily been taken down, game developer Krafton has announced. It said that there is an issue, and it will fix the problem as soon as possible.

This Is Govt’s Plan To Make India An Electronics Hub

The world has been struggling with a shortage of semiconductors since last year. This has affected the production and indirectly, the markets for a slew of industries like gadgets, automakers, appliances, and more.

WhatsApp Could Soon Get New Media Sending Menu, May Let Users Edit Recipients Before Sharing Media

WhatsApp is reportedly receiving an option that will let users edit the recipients before sending out media. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.25.19 update but it is still under development and may take some time to rollout. WhatsApp has also redesigned the media sending menu to accommodate this feature.

Action thriller 2024 was shot entirely on a OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone and is streaming on OTT: Here’s why we’re excited

Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Productions and OnePlus have partnered to shoot and release the action thriller 2024

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ Prices In India Slashed: Here’s How Much It Costs Now

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch full-HD AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

You Can Unlock Your Hotel Room With An Apple iPhone: Here’s How To Do It

Apple has currently only launched the feature for six Hyatt properties, but plans to expand it for more chains across the globe.

Broadcom Sees Upbeat First-quarter Sales, Unveils $10 Billion Buyback Plan

Semiconductor firm Broadcom Inc forecast firstquarter revenue above Wall Street expectations and announced a $10 billion share buyback plan on Thursday, banking on a rebound in enterprise spending and sustained demand from cloud computing companies.

Oracle Beats Second-quarter Estimates On IT Spending Rebound

Oracle Corp reported upbeat secondquarter results on Thursday, as the ITservices turned cloud solutions player benefited from a rebound in tech spending from businesses looking to support hybrid work.

The Game Awards 2021 India Time, How to Watch, and More

The Game Awards 2021 date and time is December 9 at 7:30pm ET (6am IST on December 10). The event can be viewed via YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, MTV, Disney+ Hotstar, Voot, and MX Player among other platforms.

Apple iPhone XR at Rs 18,599: Here’s How You Can Get This Deal

The Apple iPhone XR, without any exchange, is priced at Rs 34,999 on Amazon.

WhatsApp Announces Pilot Programme With Novi in US; Communities Feature Spotted Again

WhatsApp has announced that it is linking with the US-based Novi digital wallet. The Meta-owned messaging service has rolled out a pilot programme with the fintech platform, also owned by Meta. It will allow users to send and receive money from within the messaging app, free of cost. Furthermore, WABetaInfo spotted yet another functionality for the Communities feature...

What is Wi-Fi 6E Tech: Faster Internet Speed, Better Wi-Fi Coverage And All Details You Must Know

In case you're wondering what the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E are and how it works, here's what you need to know.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sending An X-Ray Telescope To Space: NASA IXPE Mission Explained

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Nasa IXPE mission will help NASA discover the "secrets of some of the most extreme cosmic objects of the universe."

Elon Musk Has A 'Save The Earth Warning' For You

Elon Musk reportedly claimed that many "good, smart people" perceive the world to be overpopulated and are now deciding against having children.

Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts First Look Brings Back Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts first look brings back Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint to the Gryffindor common room. Return to Hogwarts release date is January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day on HBO Max.

Google To Give Additional Staff Bonus This Year

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will give an additional bonus to its employees globally this year, as the tech giant pushes back its returntooffice plan.

GameStop Discloses SEC Subpoena On Trading Activity, Posts Bigger-than-expected Loss

Video game retailer GameStop Corp said it was issued a subpoena by the U.S. securities regulator back in August for documents on an investigation into its share trading activity, while reporting a biggerthanexpected quarterly loss.

Google To Give Additional Staff Bonus Next Year

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will give an additional bonus next year to its employees globally, as the tech giant pushes back its returntooffice plan.

GameStop Discloses SEC Subpeona On Trading Activity, Posts Bigger-than-expected Loss

Video game retailer GameStop Corp said it was issued a subpoena by the U.S. securities regulator back in August for documents on an investigation into its share trading activity, while reporting a biggerthanexpected quarterly loss.

GameStop Posts Bigger-than-expected Quarterly Loss, Shares Fall

GameStop Corp reported a biggerthanexpected quarterly loss on Wednesday, as the videogame retailer ramps up its efforts to focus more on online sales.

Twitter Acquires Slack Rival Quill to Improve Messaging Tools

Twitter said it acquired Slack competitor Quill to help the social networking company improve its own messaging tools.

Android 12 Is Finally Coming to These OnePlus Smartphones

In terms of features, the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will get a new look and layout. The Android-based OxygenOS 12 will also bring enhanced dark mode.

Mukesh Ambani Shares 5 'Ideas' To Boost Digital India At IMC 2021

Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said that 5G rollout should be India’s national priority.

Meta Offers Deferral Programme for Employees Unready to Return to Office in January 2022

Meta said it will fully reopen its US offices on January 31 next year while giving its employees an opportunity to delay their scheduled return by three to five months.

Apple's Alleged Restriction on Workers' Slack Use Sparks Labour Complaint

Apple has restricted employees' use of Slack, hampering workers' ability to engage in protected speech and organising, a former employee alleged in a complaint to a US labour regulator.

Amazon Web Services Outage Hits Major Websites, Streaming Apps Including Netflix, Disney+

A major outage disrupted Amazon's cloud services, temporarily knocking out streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+, Robinhood, a wide range of apps, and Amazon's e-commerce website as consumers shopped ahead of Christmas.

Uber, Deliveroo Could Be Hit By Draft EU Rules For Gig Workers

Uber, Deliveroo and other online platform companies may have to reclassify some of their workers as employees under draft European Union rules meant to boost their social rights, according to an EU document seen by Reuters.

Meta Messenger Head To Leave Company In 2022

Meta Platforms Inc said on Tuesday its Messenger head Stan Chudnovsky, who is also leading the integration of the social media network's messaging apps, will leave the company in 2022.

Blockchain Startup TRM Labs Raises $60 Million In Tiger Global-led Round

TRM Labs said on Tuesday it had raised $60 million in fresh capital through a funding round led by investment giant Tiger Global, becoming the latest blockchain startup in the booming crypto economy to seek funds.

Twitter Acquires Slack-like Company Quill To Improve Messaging Tools

Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it acquired Slack competitor Quill to help the social networking company improve its own messaging tools.

Google Chat in Gmail Now Lets You Make Instant 1:1 Audio, Video Calls on Android, iOS Devices

Google Chat in Gmail will now let you make 1:1 audio and video calls. The new experience that was first announced in September is rolling out for mobile users on Android and iOS platforms.

Microsoft's $16-Billion Nuance Deal Faces Deeper Probe by EU Antitrust Regulator

EU's antitrust regulator is taking a deeper look into Microsoft's $16-billion (roughly Rs. 1,20,525 crore) deal for transcription technology company Nuance Communications, asking customers and competitors to draw up a list of concerns, according to a questionnaire from last month.

Microsoft Office Users, Read This Before You Update Your Subscription

A Microsoft spokesperson told CNBC that the company provides flexible purchasing options to meet customers' diverse needs, and the company doesn't publicly disclose information around its premium and pricing approach for partners.

Shang-Chi 2 Announced With Returning Writer-Director Destin Daniel Cretton

Shang-Chi 2 movie sequel announced with Destin Daniel Cretton to return as director and writer. As part of multi-year deal with Marvel Studios and Hulu, Cretton will also develop a new Marvel Cinematic Universe series for Disney+.

After Smart Speakers And Bulbs, Portl Is a Smart Mirror That Will Improve Your Posture

Portl also shows several metrics which form the basics of the overall personalisation method. Portl tailor programs across a wide variety of workout formats.

Google Is Bringing These Changes To Pixel Phones: December 2021 Android Update (Full List)

In a blog post, Google has listed out a slew of improvements and fixes that the company is bringing with the December 2021 update.

Pegasus Spying: Israel Issues Stricter Guidelines For Use Of Its Cyber Tech Exports

Israel said that countries interested in buying its cyber technologies would have to commit to using them to prevent only a limited list of terrorist acts and serious crimes.

Mozilla Firefox 95 Update to Deploy RLBox Sandboxing Technology for Enhanced Browser Protection

Mozilla Firefox 95 update brings a new sandboxing technology called RLBox that is claimed to offer enhanced protection against malicious code. The technology uses WebAssembly to isolate potentially buggy code to offer protection from zero-day vulnerabilities.

Apple’s New MacBook Pro Users Facing SD Card Slot Problems

The MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch variants were launched back in October during Apple's "Unleashed" event.

Over 20 Lakh Indian WhatsApp Accounts Banned: WhatsApp May Ban You For These 8 Reasons

While WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, it doesn’t mean users can get away with anything as WhatsApp keeps track of several meta data.

Uber Is Working On A New Safety Feature: Audio Recording During Trip

Uber says that the audio file is encrypted and stored on the rider and driver's devices. "By default no one can listen to the audio, including Uber," the company said in its announcement.

Apple's 'Hands-Off' Approach With Roblox Draws Focus in US Antitrust Probe: Report

US prosecutors are looking for instances in which Apple is unevenly enforcing rules for app developers such as gaming firm Roblox and some others, the Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Samsung Merges Mobile and Electronics Business In Possibly The Biggest Reshuffle Ever

Group flagship Samsung Electronics is aiming to overtake TSMC to become No. 1 in chip contract manufacturing by 2030

BSNL Special Vouchers Offer Cheap Tariffs Starting at Rs 75: All Prepaid Plans

BSNL is expected to roll out its 4G services starting September 2022.

WhatsApp Disappearing Messages Can Now Be Made Default For All Chats

WhatsApp says that the new features are now available across all platforms.

WhatsApp Users Can Now Make Messages Disappear by Default After 24 Hours, 7 Days, or 90 Days: Mark Zuckerberg

WhatsApp will be adding new functionality to its disappearing messages feature, which will let users set messages in a chat to automatically be deleted after a set period of time.

NASA Astronauts Grow Chilli In Space Again: Here’s Why

The astronauts grew chilli because they are high in vitamin-C and are spicy, which helps keep the astronauts' sense of smell and taste, which could get affected after living for long periods of time in microgravity.

U.S. Says Nvidia-Arm Deal Harms Market For Networking, Self-driving Car Chips

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday argued that competition in the nascent markets for chips in selfdriving cars and a new category of networking chips could be hurt if Nvidia Corp carries out its $80 billion purchase of Arm Ltd.

Self-proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Largely Prevails In $54 Billion Bitcoin Trial

A computer scientist who has claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin largely prevailed on Monday in a Florida jury trial over whether the estate of a former business partner deserved half of a bitcoin cache worth now about $54 billion.

Cryptocurrencies Post Net Inflows Last Week, But Outflows Seen On Friday - CoinShares

Cryptocurrency products and funds received $184 million in net inflows as of last week, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday.

Toyota To Build New $1.3 Billion Battery Plant In North Carolina

Toyota Motor Corp announced on Monday it is building a new $1.29 billion battery plant in North Carolina as it moves to expand its electric vehicle efforts.

The Matrix Resurrections Final Trailer Wants Us to Remember What Is Real

The Matrix Resurrections final trailer — out in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — sets up the fourth Matrix movie that somehow finds Keanu Reeves’ Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss’ Trinity alive. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22 in India, the US, and on HBO Max.

Apple Sues Russian Regulator Over App Store Payment Dispute

Apple faced pushback over its App Store rules in the United States in September when a federal judge issued a ruling forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems.

MediaTek Announces 5G, Research Centre Expansion Plans in India

MediaTek recently announced its flagship 4nm-based Dimensity 9000 chipset that is designed for premium smartphones.

Samsung Quietly Launches Galaxy A03 Core With 8MP Camera for Entry-Level Phone Users

Since it is a toned-down version, the Galaxy A03 Core features an 8-megapixel rear camera. The company is offering the phone in two classic colours – Black and Blue.

Apple Starts Legal Action Against Russian Regulator in App Store Dispute: Report

Apple has started legal proceedings against Russia's anti-monopoly regulator in a dispute concerning alternative payment options on its App Store platform, the RIA news agency reported.

Acer's New Predator Helios Gaming Laptop Costs Rs 379,999, Here's What All it Offers

The Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) sports a large 17.3-inch 4K Mini LED display and carries Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU.

Tesla Is Hiring: Elon Musk Wants These Engineers To Join

If you think you have done “exceptional work” in software, hardware or AI then you may directly apply with your CV by visiting the official Tesla website.

Audible Launches Over 100 Audiobook Titles, Free for Indian Users With Alexa

Audible has launched over 100 audiobooks for free via its Alexa voice assistant, offering users the ability to pick from several authors in English and Hindi. Users will be able to ask Alexa to read out a title from the free catalogue, and any additional titles that are not included will require an Audible subscription and credits.

Motorola's Budget Moto G31 Now Available to Purchase in India: Price, Specs

The Moto G31 comes in two storage options 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB that cost 12,999 and 14,999, respectively.

Redmi Note 11T 5G First Impressions: Nailing the Basics

Redmi Note 11T 5G comes with starting price of Rs 16,999. In this first impressions, we are looking at what the phone offers and what to expect.

How European Courts Are Coming After Facebook Over Its Data Sharing Practices

It is claimed that Facebook's early data protection notice did not clearly explain to users how their data could be shared.

Garena Free Fire: Win Exclusive Money Heist Sports Car in The Game And How to Get it

The new collaboration between Garena Free Fire and Money Heist will bring fans of the Netflix series and game together. Money Heist premiered its final season on December 3.

Wedidngz.in on How It Built Its Venue Listings During Pandemic

In an interview with Gadgets 360, Shekhar Datta, COO of Weddingz talks about the company’s investment in tech, venue onboarding acceleration during the pandemic, and helping small businesses gain leads. Datta says that the traffic on the platform is back to its pre-pandemic peak, and is even ‘more on some days’.

Investors Are Spending Millions on Digital Land as 'Metaverse' Hype Continues

New York-based company Republic Realm recently announced it had spent a record-breaking $4.3 million on digital land through The Sandbox

WhatsApp Working on These 6 New Features, Here's What to Expect in 2022

Communities, playback control for audio messages, last seen for select users, and sticker maker for app - these are some features WhatsApp may rollout in 2022.

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Waveforms for Voice Messages to Select Beta Testers on Android, iOS

WhatsApp has started beta testing waveforms for voice messages. The update is initially live for select beta testers on Android and iOS. WhatsApp is also working on an option to disable all message reactions notifications on desktop and the Web.

Huawei FreeBuds 4i TWS Earbuds Review: Balanced Sound, Brilliant Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 4i earbuds cost Rs 7,990 in India and compete against notable rivals like Jabra Elite 3 and Nothing Ear 1. If you have a non-Huawei smartphone, should you consider buying them?

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped Brings New Island, Weapons and Spider-Man’s Web Shooters

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped is now available for play. It comes with an upside down version of the island from Chapter 2, new weapons, locations,sliding and swinging mechanics. The Fortnite Chapter 3 Battle Pass is available now. Epic Games have also released the Creative v19.00 update.

Thieves Are Now Using Apple AirTags To Steal Luxury Cars

Apple is yet to address these incidents and the company has added some features to prevent stalking via AirTag.

Sony PlayStation 5 Restock: How to Book PS 5 Online, Prices

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at Rs 39,990 in India, while the standard edition with a disc drive is priced at Rs 49,990.

SenseTime Launches Hong Kong IPO To Raise Up To $767 Million -term Sheet

Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is looking to raise up to $767 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.

Facebook Whistleblower Explains Why She Made Internal Documents Public

Frances Haugen left the company in May with thousands of internal documents which she leaked to the Wall Street Journal.

These Are The Most Used Emojis in 2021

Unicode also notes that only two sick-related emojis were popular in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Are You Binge-Watching Too Much? How to Know if Your TV Habits Are a Problem

The difference between a healthy enthusiasm and an addiction is that the former adds to your life, whereas the latter detracts from it.

iPhone 12 Getting a Massive Discount at Flipkart's Latest Sale: Price, Offers

As a part of the Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal, the platform is also offering a bunch of sale deals that bring the iPhone 12's retail price even lower.

How to Check Whether Aadhaar Card is Linked to Mobile Number Online

There are two easy solutions to check whether Aadhaar card is linked to the mobile number. And notably, both can be done online.

Moto G51 5G Confirmed to Launch in India on December 10: Expected Price, Features

The Moto G51 5G smartphone carries the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC, which is essentially an overclocked version of the original Snapdragon 480 that powers several 5G-enabled budget smartphones.

Elon Musk Extends Support to Dogecoin Again, Here’s What He Said

Elon Musk was responding to an article by CoinDesk on Twitter that reports "Ethereum's high transaction fees have made DeFi inaccessible to small investors."

Twitter Starts Making Changes to Its Management Days After Jack Dorsey's Exit

Twitter engineering head Michael Montano and design chief Dantley Davis would step down from their roles by the end of this month.

Twitter Admits Policy 'Errors' After Far-Right Abuse Its New Rules of Posting Pictures

Twitter's new rules about not posting pictures of others without consent have been employed by far-right backers to protect themselves from scrutiny and to harass opponents. Twitter noted the rollout had been rough: "We became aware of a significant amount of coordinated and malicious reports, and unfortunately, our enforcement teams made several errors."

Vivo Is Working On This New Smartphone Form Factor

According to the patent drawings, the phone will have an extendable screen that expands from the right to enlarge the display to fit in more content.

iPhones Of At Least 9 US State Dept Officials Hacked Using NSO Group Spyware

Apple's alert to affected users did not name the creator of the spyware used in this hack.

Best Smart TVs From Xiaomi, OnePlus And More Under Rs 30,000 in India

There has been a drastic change in the way we use televisions in the past few years.

Instagram Tips and Tricks: How To Temporarily Disable And Permanently Delete Your Account

Users can either temporarily disable their Instagram account or delete it permanently. The latter takes anywhere between 30-90 days to be completed.

Facebook Messenger Is Launching a Split Payments Feature for Users to Quickly Share Expenses

Facebook Messenger has introduced a new Split Payments feature to let users split expenses easily. The new bill splitting feature is still in beta and will be exclusive to US users at first. The rollout will begin early next week.

Windows 11 Is Making It Easier To Change Default Browser - Here's How To Do It

Currently, Windows 11 users have no dedicated button to simply change the default browser.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For December 4: Use These To Claim Free Rewards Today

In order to redeem Garena Free Fire codes, players need to go to the Rewards section on the Garena Free Fire website (rewards.ff.garena.com), and then log in using the same credentials as the game.

Best Android Phones From Realme, Xiaomi, Samsung And More Under Rs 20,000 In India

Smartphone is the single-most important device we use in our day-to-day lives, and the budget-to-mid range segment is the most popular in India.

Battlegrounds Mobile India To End PUBG Mobile Data Transfer On Dec 31 - How To Transfer Data

PUBG Mobile was banned in India in September 2020. The game was banned alongside many other China-based apps. However, it was re-launched as Battlegrounds Mobile India earlier this year.

Want To Block Or Unfollow Someone On Instagram But Can’t? Here’s How You Can Restrict Them

Instagram allows users to restrict profiles they can't unfollow or block. Restricting a profile allows users to block comments or DMs from a specific person.

Elon Musk’s Starlink To Apply For Indian License By Next Month After Govt’s Warning

About a week ago, the communications ministry had issued a directive, asking citizens to not pre-book Starlink broadband as Elon Musk's company is not licensed in the country yet.

PlayStation 5 Next India Restock Is On December 6 - Here's How To Buy, Price And More

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at Rs 39,990 in India, while the standard edition with a disc drive is priced at Rs 49,990.

Netflix Releases Three New Games For Android Users - How To Download And Play

Netflix ventured into gaming last month, and followed-up by an iOS rollout about a week later.

Google Real Estate Executive Says 5% More Workers Coming In To Office Each Week

Alphabet Inc's Google has seen an increasing number of employees coming in to its offices each week, particularly younger workers, the company's real estate chief said during an interview at the Reuters Next conference on Friday.

Facebook Whistleblower Says Transparency Needed To Fix Social Media Ills

A deeper investigation into Facebook's lack of controls to prevent misinformation and abuse in languages other than English is likely to leave people "even more shocked" about the potential harms caused by the social media firm, whistleblower Frances Haugen told Reuters.

Google Real Estate Exec Says More Workers Coming In To Office

Alphabet Inc's Google has seen an increasing number of employees coming in to its offices each week, particularly younger workers, the company's real estate chief said during an interview at the Reuters Next conference on Friday.

U.S. State Department Phones Hacked With Israeli Company Spyware - Sources

Apple Inc iPhones of at least nine U.S. State Department employees were hacked by an unknown assailant using sophisticated spyware developed by the Israelbased NSO Group, according to four people familiar with the matter.

Fundraising For Latam Fintechs Likely To Be Under Pressure

Fundraising is likely to become momentarily tougher for financial startups in Latin America as the prospect of higher interest rates has reduced investor appetite for riskier assets, chief financial officers told the Reuters Next conference.

Waymo Has Tens Of Thousands People On San Francisco Robotaxi Waitlist, Co-CEO Says

Waymo has given hundreds of people robotaxi rides since its test rollout in San Francisco in August, with tens of thousands more residents on a waitlist, the Alphabet Inc company's cochief executive said on Friday at the Reuters Next conference.

Bumble App Unveils New Profile Design, Revamps Matchmaking Algorithm

Bumble has announced new updates on the platform. The upgrades include a new profile design and matchmaking algorithm. Users on the dating app can now see a person’s bio including pronouns and interests below their first photo with the new update. The app has also been named as one of the best apps and games in 2021 by Apple.

Microsoft Edge Starts Discouraging Users From Downloading Chrome With Prompts

Microsoft has started showing prompts when users try to download Chrome using its Edge browser to discourage them from downloading and installing Google’s Web browser. The update seems to be available for some users on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Here's How Much The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE May Cost

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been rumoured to come with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

YouTube Music Gains New 'Recently Played' Widget Featuring Quick Shortcuts, Material You Design

YouTube Music has rolled out a new Recently Played widget that works like music widgets on iOS. Users can now tap on a row of recently played albums, playlists, and videos to jump back in, after updating to the latest version of the app on their Android 12 smartphones.

Vivaldi 5.0 for Android Introduces Two Rows of Tabs in a First for a Mobile Browser

Vivaldi 5.0 has been released on Android. It is the world’s first mobile browser to feature two rows of browser tabs. The browser has also been optimised for tablets and Chromebooks.

World's First 3nm Chip From TSMC May Be Coming Soon For Next Apple Silicon

Currently, Apple uses TSMC's 5nm processors for the M1 chips and it is expected that TSMC's 3nm processors will power the next generation of Apple Silicon.

Meta Is Making Facebook Safer For VIPs With This New Programme In India

Meta also announced that with more than 50 non-governmental organisation partners around the world, it is supporting UK Revenge Porn Helpline's launch of StopNCII.org to help stop the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII) on the internet.

Here’s How Much The OnePlus 9RT May Cost in India

The OnePlus 9RT comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel primary shooter, a 16-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

Rs 899 Crore Worth Of Cryptocurrency Stolen From Decentralised Platform BadgerBAO

It is not known as to what funds can be recovered or how the affected users will be compensated for their loss.

Missing YouTube Dislike Count? Here’s How You Can Bring It Back

YouTube removed the dislike count in order to promote respectful interactions between viewers and creators.

Google Delays Mandatory Return to Office Beyond January 10

On Thursday, Google executives told employees that the company would put off the deadline beyond that date.

Microsoft Office's New UI Now Rolling Out for Everyone

A new update for Microsoft Office announced earlier this year is now widely rolling out to all users.

Facebook Owner Meta Launches New Platform, Safety Hub to Protect Women in India

Meta (Earlier Facebook) on Thursday announced multiple initiatives aimed at protecting woman users on its platform. It has launched StopNCII.org platform in India to help combat the spread of non-consensual intimate images (NCII).

Don’t Use Google Chrome As Its “So 2008”: Microsoft

Microsoft, back in 2018, also tested warnings for Windows 10 users to encourage them against downloading browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.

This Is Google’s Next Big Launch: Codename Rohan

The Google smartwatch is said to be round in shape with no physical bezel, while making use of proprietary watch bands.

You Can Now Book An Uber Cab From WhatsApp: All Details

Uber said that it will initially launch the feature in Lucknow, with New Delhi being the next place where users will be able to book cabs from WhatsApp. The company will roll out the feature pan-India by next year.

7 Products You Won't Believe Tech Companies Like Tesla, Microsoft, Apple, More Are Selling

Let us take a look at some of the most unusual offerings from tech companies.

Google Delays Mandatory Return To Office Beyond Jan. 10

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it is indefinitely pushing back its January returntooffice plan globally amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and some resistance to companymandated vaccinations.

Work And Play In Space? NASA Awards $415.6 Million For New Space Hubs

NASA announced on Thursday it has awarded $415.6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, stalwart contractor Northrop Grumman Corp and venturebacked Nanoracks to develop privatelyowned and operated commercial space stations.

Google Delays Return To Office In Europe, Middle East, Africa

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it is indefinitely pushing back its January returntooffice plan in Europe, the Middle East and Africa due to concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Exclusive-Toyota Turns To Chinese Tech To Reach Its Electric Holy Grail

Toyota Motor Corp will launch an allelectric small sedan in China late next year, having turned to local partner BYD for key technology to finally make an affordable yet roomy runaround, four sources told Reuters.

U.S. FTC Sues To Block Nvidia Deal To Buy Arm

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp's planned $50 billionplus acquisition of British chip design provider Arm.

U.S. FTC Sues To Block Nvidia Deal To Buy Arm

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp's planned $50 billionplus acquisition of British chip design provider Arm.

Google Photos for Android Gets New Memories Collections, Fresh Widget

Google has added new features to Android. With the update, when users log in to Google Photos from their Android devices, they will see a Memories collection with a curated selection of photos and videos from their past holidays and events. New widgets are also coming to YouTube Music, Google Play Books, and Google Photos apps on Android.

Uber Cab Rides Can Now Be Booked via WhatsApp in India Using Official Chatbot: All Details

Uber rides can now be booked via WhatsApp. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything from user registration, booking a ride, and getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.

Android Auto Update to Bring Smart Replies Feature, Digital Car Key, Always-On Music Button, More

Android Auto will soon be getting a bunch of new features where users will be able to send quick replies to messages using the in-car touchscreen. Furthermore, Google also mentions that Android Auto can be set to launch automatically and will come with the digital car key feature for certain BMW vehicles.

Ambrane Launches Apple AirPods 3-Like Dots Tune Earbuds, Priced at Rs 2,199

Ambrane Dots Tune earbuds are available at an introductory price of Rs 1,599 on the official company website, and users can also purchase them from Amazon, Flipkart and Tata Cliq.

LinkedIn Gets Hindi Language Support to Reach 600 Million People in India and Around the World

LinkedIn on Thursday introduced Hindi language support on its platform. The update is aimed at 600 million Hindi language speakers in India and around the world.

Facebook, Instagram Remove Chinese Accounts Over Fake 'Swiss Biologist' COVID-19 Origin Claims

Meta said on Wednesday that it has blocked Facebook and Instagram accounts of an influence operation originating in China that promoted claims of a fake "Swiss biologist" saying the United States was interfering in the search for COVID-19's origins.

After Twitter, Jack Dorsey Wants to Expand His Digital Payments Firm Square

Square led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is changing its name to Block. The company said there would be no organisational changes.

Android Users, These 12 Apps Will Steal Your Banking Details If You Don't Delete Them

Last month, at least 14 Android apps were found to be infected with Joker malware on the Google Play Store.

Cobie Smulders to Return as Maria Hill in Secret Invasion MCU Series: Report

Cobie Smulders is reportedly set to reprise her role as Maria Hill in Secret Invasion, the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar in 2022.

Google Updating Android With New Features Including Family Alerts, Digital Car Key Support

Google is updating Android with a list of new features including Family Bell to set alerts and reminders for you and your family and the ability to turn your phone into a digital car key. Apps including Google Play Books and YouTube Music are also getting new widgets to bring your favourite content to the Home screen.

WhatsApp Says It Banned 2.069 Million Accounts in India in October, Received 248 User Ban Appeals

WhatsApp, in its latest transparency report, reveals that it banned 2.069 million accounts in India in October. A total of 500 grievances were received by users out of which 146 were related to account support, 248 were related to ban appeal, 53 were related to product support, 11 were related to safety, and the rest of the 42 were related to other support.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For December 2: Use These Codes To Claim Free Content Today

Users can redeem these free codes by going to the Rewards section on the Garena Free Fire website (rewards.ff.garena.com), and then log in using the same credentials as the game.

PC Market Grew 21% In Q3 2021, HP Emerges Leader With 27% Market Share: Report

The report suggests that Western Europe's PC market saw a shift towards the commercial segment during this period of consistent growth.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chips For Laptops, Along With Gaming Device Launched

Computers powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will launch in the first half of 2022.

Afterpay Shares Drop On Postponing Meeting To Vote On $29 Billion Square Deal

Australia's Afterpay Ltd shares dropped 5% in early trade on Thursday, after the buynowpaylater giant delayed a shareholder meeting to vote on its $29 billion deal with Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey led Square Inc.

Qualcomm Chip Aims To Create New Category Of Handheld Gaming Devices

Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday released a new chip designed for gamingspecific handheld devices offering 5G connectivity, a potential new mobile platform for video gamers offering more flexibility to play streaming games on the go.

Former Ubiquiti Employee Charged With Hacking, Extorting Company

A former employee of New Yorkbased Ubiquiti Inc was arrested Wednesday on charges of stealing confidential data from the wireless technology company and using it to demand nearly $2 million in ransom, federal prosecutors said.

San Francisco Agency Opposes Cruise Robotaxi Application, Citing Safety

San Francisco's public transit operator has challenged an application by Cruise to charge for robotaxi rides, saying on Wednesday promotional videos from the General Motors Co unit show Cruise passengers illegally hopping in and out of vehicles in the middle of the street instead of at the curb.

Facebook Asks Court To Dismiss U.S. FTC Antitrust Lawsuit For Good

Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook asked a U.S. court on Wednesday to dismiss and not allow the refiling of an antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission which urges a court to demand that the company sell two big subsidiaries.

Facebook Asks Court To Dismiss U.S. FTC Antitrust Lawsuit With Prejudice

Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook asked a U.S. court on Wednesday to dismiss with prejudice an antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

EV Industry Must Work Closer With Lithium Suppliers, Executives Say

Automakers must work closer with lithium producers to guarantee supply of specialized types of the white metal that boost an electric vehicle's range and performance, Albemarle Corp and Livent Corp executives told the Reuters Next conference on Wednesday.

Facebook Says It Removes Accounts Which Targeted Vietnamese Activists

Facebook has removed a network of accounts from its platform which it said targeted Vietnamese activists who were critical of the country's government, an official at Facebook's parent company Meta said on Wednesday.

Crypto Firm CEOs To Testify Before U.S. House Banking Panel On Dec. 8

The top executives of eight major cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase Global Inc, will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Dec. 8, the panel announced on Wednesday.

The Next Apple iPhone May Launch In Next 3 Months

The third generation iPhone SE 3 may be launched as early as in the first quarter of 2022.

Money Heist Berlin Spin-Off Series Announced, Releasing in 2023 on Netflix

Money Heist season 5 wraps up December 3 with five-episode Volume 2. But Money Heist will live on with a Berlin spin-off, releasing in 2023 on Netflix. Pedro Alonso to reprise his role as Berlin. Money Heist creator Álex Pina will be involved behind the scenes.

Microsoft Is Launching a Special Sweater for Christmas

The Microsoft Minesweeper Ugly Sweater costs $74.99, which is roughly Rs 5,600 for all sizes.

Jack Dorsey's 'Future Plan' After Leaving Twitter

Jack Dorsey recently stepped down as CEO of Twitter and has been replaced by Parag Agarwal.

After Elon Musk’s Twitter Spat, Binance Restores Dogecoin Withdrawals On Exchange

Binance had earlier said that the wallet upgrade issue was unlikely and unfortunate and assured users that the company is working to ensure safe and secure crypto transactions.

7 Percent of the World's Population Still Haven’t Used Internet: United Nations

The UN's International Telecommunication Union estimated that 96 percent of those 2.9 billion live in developing countries.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Launched: This Chip Will Power Flagship Android Phones in 2022

For AI, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features Qualcomm’s latest Hexagon processor with a 7th Generation AI engine, that the company claims is four times faster than the predecessor and 1.7 times more efficient.

What is Spotify Wrapped and How it May Help You Discover New Music, Podcasts

We're yet to see Spotify Wrapped for 2021, but you may have already seen memes online from fans who are excited about the annual list.

Elon Musk’s Tesla Cyberwhistle That Was Made To Make Fun Of Apple Is Sold Out

The Cyberwhistle is priced at $50 (roughly Rs 3,700) on Tesla's website.

Elon Musk Sends Crisis Email To SpaceX Employees For This Problem

Elon Musk was quoted as saying that the Raptor engine development is not on track.

Twitter Bans Sharing Personal Photos, Videos of Other People Without Consent

Twitter has updated its privacy rules and informed users that it won’t allow anyone to share personal pictures, videos of other people without their permission.

How Indian Games Ludo Star, Parchisi Star Built an Audience of Six Million Players Every Day

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 Afsar Ahmad, co-founder, Gameberry Labs to know about the company’s history, growth, and future plans.

Big-Tech CEOs from India: Parag Agrawal, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Other Indian Leaders

With Agarwal becoming the latest Indian to lead a tech firm, let us take a look at some of the most prominent Indian leaders in Silicon Valley.

Salesforce Shares Fall On Disappointing Profit Forecast

Salesforce.com Inc forecast currentquarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as it faces stiff competition from rivals including Microsoft Corp, sending its shares down 6% in extended trading.

Qualcomm Leans Into Cameras, Gaming With New Flagship Smartphone Chip

Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday released its new toptier smartphone chip aimed at premiumpriced Android phones with features like sharper photos and graphics than handsets using chips from rivals.

New York Accuses Amazon Of Backsliding Over Worker Safety, Seeks Monitor

New York state's attorney general on Tuesday asked a state judge to appoint a monitor to oversee worker safety at an Amazon.com Inc fulfillment center in New York City, citing the retailer's alleged rollbacks of COVID19 safety measures that were "already inadequate."

Microsoft Shareholders Back Proposal Seeking Report On Harassment

Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday its shareholders had approved a proposal by Arjuna Capital, which sought a report from the software firm on the effectiveness of its policies to battle sexual harassment in the workplace.

Twitch Launches Tool To Catch Channel Ban Evaders

Amazon.com Inc's livestreaming site, Twitch, is launching a tool to detect users who try to access channels where they have been banned, it said on Tuesday.

Salesforce Forecasts Lower Revenue As Cloud Competition Heats Up

Salesforce.com Inc forecast firstquarter revenue below Wall Street's estimates on Monday, casting a shadow on an upbeat performance in the third quarter, and sending its shares down 6% in extended trading.

Jack Dorsey Chases Crypto, Fintech Dream Post Twitter

At a packed Miami conference in June, Jack Dorsey, mused in front of thousands of attendees about where his real passion lay: "If I weren't at Square or Twitter, I'd be working on bitcoin."

Salesforce Names Bret Taylor Co-CEO, Revenue Forecast Disappoints

Salesforce.com Inc promoted Bret Taylor to coChief Executive Officer on Tuesday, and forecast firstquarter revenue that fell below Wall Street's expectations.

GlobalFoundries Posts 56% Rise In Quarterly Sales On Booming Chip Demand

GlobalFoundries posted a 56% rise in revenue on Tuesday, in its first earnings update after going public in October, as the global semiconductor shortage drives companies to secure supplies of chips used in everything from cars to mobile phones.

Tech Regulation Leads The Agenda At UK G7 Forum

Governments, tech leaders and policymakers discussed working together to ensure the internet remains open and democratic, and to improve online safety by better regulation at a conference in London, a British minister said.

Netflix India December 2021 Releases: Money Heist, The Witcher, Lost in Space, and More

Money Heist season 5 Volume 2, The Witcher season 2, Lost in Space season 3, Cobra Kai season 4, Minnal Murali, Emily in Paris season 2, Titans season 3, Aranyak, Decoupled, Don’t Look Up, The Power of the Dog, Cobalt Blue, The Lost Daughter — the biggest movies and TV series in December 2021 on Netflix India.

Android Auto Dual-SIM Support Finally Rolling Out to Let Users Pick SIM While Placing Calls: Report

Android Auto has finally added support for dual-SIM smartphones, allowing users to pick which SIM to make a call from when dialling, as per a user report. The issue has affected dual-SIM smartphone owners since the service was launched while automatically selecting the default SIM while placing a call instead of giving users a choice.

Read New Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal’s Email to Employees

Parag Agrawal was earlier responsible for Twitter's technical strategy, leading work to improve development velocity while advancing the state of Machine Learning.

These Xiaomi Smartphones To Get MIUI 13 Update

In terms of features, the new MIUI 13 skin will reportedly bring floating windows and improved memory fusion to utilise idle ROM for more RAM.

Redmi Note 11T 5G With 50MP Dual Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specs And More

Redmi Note 11T 5G will be available in three variants - 6GB + 64GB (expandable to 1GB), 6GB + 128GB (expandable to 2GB), and 8GB + 128GB (expandable to 3GB).

Infinix Announces Inbook X1 Laptop In India: Price, Specs And More

In terms of connectivity, the laptop comes with two USB type C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 ports, a microSD card slot, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth v5.1.

This is Parag Agrawal’s Salary As Twitter’s New CEO

Twitter has noted that Agarwal had also received RSUs and PRSUs earlier this year, but has not disclosed any specific details.

Elon Musk’s Starlink Stops Pre-Booking of Internet Plans in India

Last week, the central government released a notice which pointed out that Musk-led Starlink needs to acquire "requisite licenses" from DoT for rendering satellite-based internet services in India.

Prepaid Tariff Hikes, Moratorium on Govt Dues May Boost 5G Adoption in India: Report

ARPU growth will lead to non-linear growth in profitability due to the high operating leverage. The tariff hike will lift the sector's operating by 40 percent to Rs 1 lakh crore next fiscal.

Google Fined in Russia Again for Not Deleting Banned Content

Russia has issued several small fines to US tech companies this year. State communications regulator Roskomnadzor has slowed down the speed of Twitter since March.

Google AR Search Adds 3D Monuments Like Big Ben, Louvre Museum , Eiffel Tower to List: How to Use

Google has now added monuments to its 3D and AR search results list as well. To view these results, head to Google.com or the Google search app on Android or iOS. There are 98 monuments that were found to give 3D results to users. Monuments like Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Tokyo Skytree offer 3D search results.

Google Play Store Apps That Stole Bank Credentials Were Downloaded 300,000 Times: Report

Android users downloaded malignant applications from the Google Play store that were designed to steal their banking details. The apps were downloaded 300,000 times.

Google Play's Best App of 2021 List Out: BGMI, Clubhouse, BitClass Named Winners

Google named BitClass as the 'Best App' of 2021 on Google Play. On the other hand, Clubhouse was named as the Users' Choice app of the year.

The Book of Boba Fett to Release on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English

The Book of Boba Fett to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English on Disney+ Hotstar. Disney+ has unveiled character posters and a special look TV spot. The Book of Boba Fett release date is December 29 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Read Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey’s ‘Resignation Letter’

Jack Dorsey is yet to clarify his next project, though he'll remain a member of the Board until his term expires at the 2022 meeting of stockholders.

Rocket League Sideswipe Game Now Available to Download for Free on Android, iOS Globally

Rocket League Sideswipe is a popular PC and console game. It has now been released for Android and iOS users. The game is free to download on Google Play store and Apple’s App Store. There are some notable changes between the mobile game and PC game like 1v1 and 2v2 matches.

Google Fined in Russia for Not Deleting Banned Content from Search, YouTube

Google has been fined again in Russia for not deleting banned content from Search and YouTube. Google said it has already paid more than RUB 32 million (roughly Rs. 3.2 crore) in fines in Russia last month.

Apple Store Gift Cards Available in India via Amazon, to Buy Apps, Games, Music: All Details

Apple has made App Store gift cards available in India in various denominations via Amazon. The gift card can be used for digital purchases in the Apple ecosystem, and are available in denominations of Rs. 200, Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 5,000. These gift cards are available exclusively on Amazon India. App Store Codes on the gift card can be used to purch...

Twitter's Former CEO Jack Dorsey's Journey: From Microblogging Pioneer to Billionaire

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey quit as CEO on Monday. Dorsey, who pioneered the microblogging platform, has been through a number of challenges while at the helm of Twitter — from controversies surrounding Donald Trump to internal pressure to step down as CEO.

Google Announces Best Android Apps, Games of 2021 in India; BGMI, Clubhouse Among Top Titles

Google on Tuesday announced the winners of the Google Play Best of 2021 awards in India and declared e-learning app Bitclass as the ‘Best App of 2021’ and Krafton’s Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) as the ‘Best Game of 2021’.

What Elon Musk Has To Say About Indian Talent After Parag Agrawal Becomes Twitter CEO

37-years-old Parag Agrawal is among the youngest big tech CEOs and is of the same age as Mark Zuckerberg.

Who Is Twitter's New CEO Parag Agrawal?

Parag Agrawal has been named Jack Dorsey’s successor to lead Twitter. Agrawal is an Indian-origin tech executive who joined Twitter in 2011 and became the CTO of the company in 2017. Agrawal is a Stanford University and IIT Bombay alumnus.

Jack Dorsey Resigns, Parag Agrawal Is The New Twitter CEO

"I've decided to leave Twitter because I believe the company is ready to move on from its founders," said Dorsey.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to Step Down, Parag Agrawal Appointed Successor

The new CEO, Parag Agrawal, took to Twitter to express his 'deep gratitude' for Jack Dorsey.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Steps Down, CTO Parag Agarwal Chosen as Successor

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has stepped down from the executive position and CTO Parag Agarwal has been picked as his successor. Dorsey is also the CEO of payments processing company Square.

Spider-Man: No Way Home, Money Heist, Aarya, and More: December Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video

Money Heist season 5 Volume 2, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Bob Biswas, Aarya season 2, Inside Edge season 3, Minnal Murali, The Witcher season 2, Cobra Kai season 4, The Matrix Resurrections — the biggest movies and TV series in December 2021 in cinemas and on Netflix, Zee5, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and Mubi.

Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme's Most Premium Flagship, Confirmed to Be In the Works

Realme GT 2 Pro will reportedly sport a 6.51-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The smartphone is tipped to carry a 32-megapixel front camera.

Australian PM Scott Morrison Challenges Facebook to Back Anti-Troll Defamation Law

The proposed law would also make social media operators legally responsible for defamatory comments beneath publishers' posts on their platforms.

Oppo F21 Series May Launch in India in March 2022, Could Be Priced Under Rs 30,000

The specifications remain unclear, but the next Oppo F21 series may borrow features from the existing Oppo F19 series.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For November 29 : How to Get Premium Rewards for Free

While the Garena Free Fire is available for free on the Play Store and Apple's app store, there are certain in-game options and features that require a premium.

How to Use Google Assistant Routine To Do Daily Tasks With Single Command

The Routines feature essentially allows users to carry out multiple tasks via Google Assistant but with a single command.

Samsung Launches 35W Power Adapter Duo For Charging 2 Phones Together at Rs 2,299

This adapter comes with USB Type-C and regular Type-A port that can be used to charge two phones together.

Moto G31 With 50MP Triple Cameras Launched in India, Price Starts at Rs 12,999

As always, the Lenovo-owned Motorola is promising a near-stock Android experience on the Moto G31 that comes without any ads or bloatware.

Apple iPhone May Be 'Dead' and AR Headset May Replace It

Apple has been experimenting with augmented reality features for quite some time, and we have seen multiple leaks suggesting various developments.

Vivo's First Tablet May Launch Early Next Year: Here's What We Know

A Vivo device believed to be a tablet was also spotted on TUV's website with an 8,040 mAh battery.

Realme 9 Series May Include Four Phones, Tipped to Launch in Early 2022

Realme had to change its plans this year due to chipset shortage and the Realme 9 series' launch got pushed to 2022.

Spotify Is Retiring Car View Feature, Reportedly Testing TikTok-Like Video Feed in App

Spotify is retiring the Car View feature that allowed users to control music playback easily while driving. Spotify is also said to be working on a TikTok-like vertical video feed in its app that is likely based on Canvas feature.

Google Warns Cryptocurrency Miners Are Targeting These Cloud Accounts

Google says the new report 'Threat Horizons' is based on threat intelligence observation from TAG (threat analysis group) and other internal teams.

Reliance Jio Announces New Prepaid Plans: The Most Value For Money ‘Monthly’ Plans

Comparing the monthly cost, having a plan with 84 days validity offers more value than having a plan with 28 days validity.

Facebook India Officials Summoned by Parliamentary Panel Over Protection of Citizen's Rights, Women's Safety

Facebook India officials have been summoned by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) led by Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor to hear the views on protecting citizens’ rights and women's safety in digital social/ online news media platforms.

After MagSafe, Apple Is Working On A New Wireless Charging Tech

The new charger will succeed Apple's AirPower that was first unveiled in September 2017 but never hit the markets.

Top 7 Smartphones To Buy Under Rs 40,000 From Xiaomi, OnePlus, Apple and More

Some of these smartphones even feature Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset that powers some premium devices like Mi 11 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro.

EXPLAINED: Tech For Making Objects Talk. Unpacking 6G's Potential As India Plans For Internet Future

Although it's still early days and 5G is yet to launch, India is working on 6G technology, the next-gen network standard that will make internet "like air"

Clearlake Capital To Buy Quest Software From Francisco Partners - WSJ

Private equity firm Clearlake Capital has struck a deal to buy Quest Software Inc from Francisco Partners, valuing it at $5.4 billion including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Exclusive-D. Telekom, Vodafone, Others Want U.S. Tech Giants To Help Fund Network Costs

U.S. tech giants should bear some of the costs of developing Europe's telecoms networks because they use them so heavily, chief executives of Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and 11 other major European telecoms companies said on Monday.

DRI Seizes Over 3,600 iPhones Smuggled From Hong Kong at Mumbai Airport

According to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the total value of the seized goods is around Rs 42.86 crore, while the declared value of the goods was only Rs 80 lakh.

Reliance Jio Hikes Prepaid Tariffs By 20%, Effective December 1

Reliance Jio's annual prepaid plans (365 days validity) that carried a price tag of Rs 1,299 and Rs 2,399 now cost Rs 1,559 and Rs 2,879, respectively.

Spotify Is Getting Rid of This Useful Feature From Its App

In a reply on its community forum, Spotify said, "We can confirm that we're retiring the car view feature."

Five Things We Know About Redmi Note 11T 5G Ahead of November 30 India Launch

Xiaomi will unveil the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India as a successor of its first 5G-enabled Note device, the Redmi Note 10T 5G.

These Smartphones May Finally Launch Before 2021 Ends

After witnessing very limited launches in November 2021, the Indian smartphone market may see notable phones from OnePlus, Motorola, and more.

Samsung Galaxy A13 May Launch in India Very Soon

The 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy A13 will reportedly come with quad cameras at the back. The 5G variant of the Galaxy A13 is tipped to have triple rear cameras.

How to Convert Your Photo Into a WhatsApp Sticker

WhatsApp is said to be working on new features such as playback controls of audio messages and last seen for particular chats.

Poco May Launch Its First Gaming Laptop in India Soon

The leak indicates that the unannounced Poco laptop could be a rebranded Redmi laptop, though details are still preliminary.

Google Promises to Use Fewer Cookies on Chrome Browser to Appease UK Regulator

Google said in a blog that is was "determined to ensure that the Privacy Sandbox is developed in a way that works for the entire ecosystem".

Here's What You Need to Remember Before Buying Your Next Headphones

Ever wondered what makes headphones truly great? Here what you need to remember before buying them.

Vi, Ericsson Tested Their 5G Network And Here Are The Speeds

The 5G trial network has been set up by Vi on the allocated 3.5 GHz mid band and 26 GHz mmWave band in Pune.

Australia Working on New Social Media Law to Clamp Down Online Trolls

The Australian government has been looking at the extent of the responsibility of platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook for defamatory material published on their sites.

Top 8 Power Banks From Xiaomi, Realme, Syska And More Under Rs 1000

et us take a look at some of the best power banks under Rs 1,000 that you can buy in India right now.

Facebook Account Delete: How to Delete Your FB Account via Mobile App or Desktop

Facebook has close to 3 billion monthly active users. Deleting your account on the social-media platform is easy and here's how you can do it.

Apple Is Now The Largest Phone Brand In China: Report

Apple surpassed Vivo to become the largest smartphone brand in China.

Xiaomi 12 With New Qualcomm Chip Coming on December 12: Report

The new chip may come with an all-new Qualcomm chipset, which is expected to bring significant improvements in graphics performance compared to the Adreno 660 in the Snapdragon 888 and 888+.

Vi, Sony Ericsson Tested Their 5G Network And Here Are The Speeds

The 5G trial network has been set up by Vi on the allocated 3.5 GHz mid band and 26 GHz mmWave band in Pune.

There’s A New Pokemon-Like Bitcoin Hunting Game

The planet-scale AR platform tech has been developed by Niantic and the initial rollout of the Fold AR app will be on November 23, 2021.

WhatsApp Testing Shortcut for Quickly Forwarding Stickers on Android

WhatsApp has started testing a new shortcut to let users on Android quickly forward stickers to their contacts.

PUBG: New State Will Be Safer And More Refined With Upcoming Update

PUBG New State was launched earlier this month and has already raked in more than 40 million downloads globally.

Elon Musk Wants NASA-SpaceX Mission To ‘Avenge Dinosaurs’

The objective of the DART mission is to slightly change the asteroid's motion in a way that can be accurately measured using on-ground telescopes on Earth.

NASA Shares Scary Image of How Pollution in Northern India Looks From Space

Farmers in regions like Punjab and Haryana use fire as a quick and cheap way to get rid of stubble, while making the land more fertile at the same time.

YouTuber Creates Real-World Squid Games With Rs 3.4 Crore Cash Prize

The real-life Squid Games were organised by a YouTube named Mr Beast, and it took about $3.5 million to create the game.

This Is Govt’s New Plan To Make More People Use UPI And Other Digital Payments

TRAI had earlier reduced the tariff ceiling for USSD-based banking and payment services from Rs 1.5 to Rs 0.5 back in 2016.

Amazon Drug Peddling Case: 10 Dealers Registered at Same Address in Bhind From Where Marijuana Was Smuggled

In a new revelation in the Amazon drug peddling case, ten dealers had been found registered at the same address from where the marijuana was being smuggled in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind.

Paytm, PhonePe And Others May Soon Face A 'WhatsApp Problem' In Digital Payments

WhatsApp has won regulatory approval to double the number of users on its payments service in India to 40 million, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Friday.

Amazon's Black Friday Greeted by Climate Activists, Strikes in Europe

Climate activists targeted 15 Amazon depots across Europe on Black Friday and the world's biggest e-commerce company also faced protests by workers and delivery drivers in Germany, France, and Italy.

After 108MP cameras, Motorola May Be The First To Launch Smartphone With 200MP camera

Samsung's latest 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 camera can record 8K videos at 30fps and 4K videos at 120fps frame rate with a wide field of view.

Don’t Buy Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Plans In India, Warns Govt

The government pointed out that 'Starlink Internet Services' is not licensed to offer satellite-based internet services in India being advertised to the public.

Truecaller Makes It Easy to Record Calls: How To Record Voice Calls Using Truecaller On Android Phones

Users can access, share and delete their call recordings from the Call Recordings section of their app.

WhatsApp Said to Win Approval to Double Payments Offering to 40 Million Users in India

WhatsApp has won regulatory approval to double the number of users on its payments service in India to 40 million, a source with direct knowledge said.

Truecaller Version 12: How To Record Calls Using Truecaller App on Android

Users can access, share and delete their call recordings from the Call Recordings section of their app.

Top Wired Earphones From Sony, Realme, Audio Technica And More Under Rs 1,000

Wired earphones provide better mic quality as compared to true wireless earphones, and are more affordable as compared to their wireless counterparts.

Telecom Italia Loses CEO In Boardroom Clash Amid KKR Approach

Telecom Italia (TIM) lost its fourth chief executive in six years on Friday after Luigi Gubitosi threw in the towel, following a clash with top investor Vivendi, a week after a $12 billion takeover proposal by U.S. fund KKR.

Apple Global Battery Development Chief Moves To Volkswagen

Apple's global battery development chief, Ahn Soonho, has moved to Volkswagen to lead the automaker's development of electric vehicle batteries, according to his Linkedin profile.

Telecom Italia Loses CEO In Boardroom Clash After KKR Offer

Telecom Italia (TIM) lost its fourth chief executive in six years on Friday after Luigi Gubitosi handed over his powers following a clash with top investor Vivendi, two sources close to the matter said.

Apple, Google Face EUR 20-Million Antitrust Fine in Italy for Violation of Customer Code

Italy's antitrust watchdog imposed EUR 20 million (roughly Rs. XX) in fines on Apple and Google, the second time the regulator has sanctioned US tech giants this week.

PUBG: New State Indian Fans To Get This Exclusive Content

The company announced the launch of a web series titled New State Chronicles featuring popular Indian celebrities and influencers.

Hacking Your Gmail Account Becomes Easier If You Don’t Do This

Google earlier this month said that it will start signing up users for two-factor authentication automatically.

Hamster Who Got ‘Richer’ Than Warren Buffett In Crypto-Trading Dies

Mr Goxx also used to do livestreams on Twitch, which was watched by thousands of people. Many people also kept track of his performance on Twitter.

This Samsung Flagship Smartphone May Be ‘Dead’

A new report says that Samsung is set to put an end to the production of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series that was launched last year.

How To Check Whether Someone Is Spying On Your Apple iPhone Or Not

If any of your Apple devices that are linked to that Apple ID is compromised then Apple will display a “threat notification”.

Airtel And Vi Users, Your Mobile Bill Will Increase From Today: New Prices Of Prepaid Plans

With the new prices kicking in from today, let us take a look at how much you will be paying to recharge your Vi and Airtel phones now.

PUBG: New State Bug Allowed In-Game Items to Be Mistakenly Claimed, Affected Accounts Blocked

PUBG: New State recently underwent an emergency maintenance on Thursday to remove a bug that allowed in-game items to be mistakenly claimed by some accounts. Krafton has mentioned that it has restricted the accounts that gained in-game items due to the bug but will get compensation once the process of rectifying the bug is complete.

Didi Asked by Chinese Regulators to Delist From US on Security Fears: Report

Chinese regulators have asked top executives of ride hailing giant Didi to devise a plan to delist from US bourses on Security fears, Bloomberg News reported.

Nothing Ear 1 TWS Earbuds Are Now Cheaper In India: Check Discounted Price And Offers

The Nothing Ear 1 comes with a transparent design. The TWS earbuds feature 11.6mm dynamic drivers and use Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity.

You Can Now Buy JioPhone Next Smartphone Without Registration: Here’s How

The JioPhone Next comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

Amid Pegasus Scandal, Israel Reportedly Slashes List of Countries Which Can Buy Cyber Tech

Israel slashed its list of countries eligible to buy its cyber technologies following concern over possible abuses abroad of a hacking tool sold by Israeli firm NSO Group, Israel's Calcalist financial newspaper reported.

WhatsApp May Soon Allow Users to React to Messages, Reactions Info Tab Spotted

WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is planning to allow users to react to messages in a future update. While reactions will show up below the message, there is a separate reaction info tab that will let users see who reacted to a message.

EU to Limit Political Advertisements Online; Facebook, Google to Face Fine if They Don't Comply

Concerned by the misuse of political advertising to undermine elections, the European Union unveiled plans to help people better understand when they are seeing such advertisements online and who is responsible for them.

Parents, PUBG-creator Is Bringing These 6 Features To Make BGMI Safer For Kids

The 'Game Responsibility' campaign will start with a series of films, encouraging users to take a pledge of taking care of themselves and their squad members' mental health while playing Battlegrounds Mobile India.

Top 7 Smart Speakers From Amazon, Google And More Under Rs 5,000

With many products from brands like Google, Amazon, Lenovo, and the likes, there are quite a few smart speaker options out there in the market.

KKR, CVC Capital In Talks To Jointly Bid For Telecom Italia – Bloomberg News

KKR &amp; Co and CVC Capital Partners are considering teaming up on a bid for Italybased Telecom Italia SpA, Bloomberg News reported https://bloom.bg/3cNCTED on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

UK Sets Out Plans To Boost Global Digital Trade

Improving digital trade would provide huge opportunities for British businesses and help boost economic growth, the government's Board of Trade said, setting out how it aims to become a world leader in modern services and online goods.

KKR, CVC Capital Partners Considering Teaming Up To Bid For Telecom Italia – Bloomberg News

KKR &amp; Co and CVC Capital Partners are considering teaming up on a bid for Italybased Telecom Italia SpA, Bloomberg News reported https://bloom.bg/3cNCTED on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

EU Countries Agree On Common Stance On New Rules For U.S. Tech Giants

EU countries on Thursday agreed on a common position on new rules to curb the power of U.S. tech giants and force them to do more to police their platforms for illegal content.

Q&A-Why Is Telecom Italia Caught Up In Bid Excitement?

U.S. private equity firm KKR has submitted a nonbinding proposal https://ift.tt/3xpiQ8U to take Telecom Italia (TIM) private, valuing Italy's former phone monopoly at 33 billion euros ($37 billion) including net debt.

Telecom Italia CEO Ready To Step Aside To Speed Decision On KKR Offer -sources

Telecom Italia CEO Luigi Gubitosi has told its board that he is ready to step aside if that would help speed up a decision on a takeover approach by U.S. private equity group KKR, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Israel Slashes List Of Countries That Can Buy Cyber Tech To 37 From 102; India Included

Israel slashed its list of countries eligible to buy its cyber technologies following concern over possible abuses abroad of a hacking tool sold by Israeli firm NSO Group, Israel's Calcalist financial newspaper reported on Thursday.

Airtel Conducts India’s First 5G Trial In the 700 MHz Band With Nokia

Earlier this year, Airtel had showcased 5G experience over a live 4G network.

8 Best Budget Smartphones From Redmi, Samsung, Realme And More Under Rs 10,000

With thousands of budget options in the Indian market, it often gets difficult to select the right product. We have listed some of the best smartphones under Rs 10,000.

Metaverse Could Be Worse Than Social Media, Inventor of First AR System Warns

With big tech drifting towards virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), creating space to accommodate the metaverse, there is an intense debate underway about the limits — or rather a lack of it — of this new technology. One of the major concerns among skeptics is that the metaverse could lead to an end of reality as we know it.

Winamp Preparing for a Relaunch; Opens Registration for Beta Testers

Winamp, owned by Radionomy, is relaunching as a new app. The media player has started registration for beta testers of the incoming software. It is also inviting artists and audio creators to the platform as well.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Introduces Campaign to Highlight Under-Age Restrictions, Anti-Addiction Features

BGMI has introduced a new campaign called “Gaming Responsibly.” The campaign will release a series of films to highlight parental controls that have been put in place. This includes anti-addiction measures and under-age restrictions like capping on game time and daily spends.

Elon Musk's One-word 'Advice' For Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Owners

Musk has been a vocal supporter of Dogecoin, a meme-coin that came from a Shiba Inu meme. Musk has on multiple occasions urged Dogecoin owners to hold their coins, as the Tesla CEO expects Dogecoin's value to shoot up "to the moon."

Security Issue Found In Some Smartphones With MediaTek Chip, Firm Says Fixed All

MediaTek said that it has fixed all vulnerabilities and Android users are safe.

Apple Warns Thai Activists About Possible Spying Of Their iPhones

The messages warned "if your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data."

Redmi Note 11 4G Launched With 50MP Camera: Price, Specifications And More

The Redmi Note 11 4G has been launched with a triple rear camera setup that includes a primary 50-megapixel shooter.

Twitter Acknowledges Bug Which Logs Out Users on iOS, Fix Coming Soon

Twitter for iOS was reportedly showing a bizarre bug where users on iOS 15 were logged out from their accounts. Many users reported this issue and Twitter has said the matter is under investigation. There is no detailed information about the bug as of now.

Amazon Seeks to Pause Antitrust Review of 2019 Deal With Future Group, Documents Show

Amazon has asked India's Supreme Court to pause an expedited review of allegations that the US firm concealed information while seeking antitrust clearance for a 2019 deal with India's Future Group, legal papers showed.

Disney Will Spend $33 Billion on Content in 2022

The Walt Disney Company plans to spend $33 billion (about Rs. 2,45,930 crore) on content in the fiscal year 2022, up $8 billion (about Rs. 59,621 crore) driven by Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ Hotstar. Disney’s Studios — Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and others — will release 50 movies and TV series in 2022.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For November 25: Use These To Claim Today’s Free Rewards

In order to redeem today's codes, players need to go to the Rewards section on the Garena Free Fire website.

China Demands Tencent Submit New Apps, Updates to Inspection Before Being Uploaded: Report

China has required Tencent to submit any new apps or updates for inspections before they can be uploaded after a number of its apps were found to have committed violations, Chinese financial media outlet Yicai reported.

7 Bluetooth-Speakers From Sony, JBL, boAt, Mi And More Starting At Rs 1,300

If you're looking for Bluetooth-enabled portable speakers under Rs 5,000, here's a list you can consider.

Techies, Samsung India Has Big Hiring Plans In 2022

Engineers, graduating in 2022, will be hired for new-age domains like artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, deep learning, networks and more.

WhatsApp Is Getting 5 New Features Soon: Here’s How These Will Help You Chat Better

The company is currently reportedly working on a host of new features that pertain to usability, privacy, among other things.

Twitter Is Fixing This Problem In Its iPhone App

Twitter recently fixed this issue for desktop users and Android users are yet to get a fix.

Apple Warns Thai Activists 'State-Sponsored Attackers' May Have Targeted Their iPhone Handsets

Apple issued alert messages to at least six Thai activists and researchers who have been critical of the government, warning it believed their iPhone handsets had been targeted by "state-sponsored attackers," according to activists.

Former Apple Worker Inspires Washington State Measure Seeking To Curb NDAs

A former Apple Inc employee who had filed a whistleblower complaint related to Apple's use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) has inspired draft legislation in Washington state that seeks to restrict companies' use of NDAs in settlements of workplace harassment and discrimination claims.

How A Little Texas Town Snagged A $17 Billion Samsung Chip Plant Deal

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell is the first to admit few people had heard of his small town of Taylor in Central Texas before South Korean conglomerate Samsung announced it was building its new $17 billion chip factory there.

Orange Says To Replace Richard As CEO By Jan. 31

Orange, France's biggest telecoms operator, said on Wednesday it would find a successor to its chairman and CEO Stephane Richard by Jan. 31 after a Paris appeal court convicted him of complicity of misuse of public funds.

Apple Digital Driver’s License Feature Rollout for US Customers Delayed to Early 2022

Arizona and Georgia will be the first states in the US to introduce the Apple Digital Driver’s License software to their residents.

WhatsApp Spotted Beta-Testing Sticker Creation Feature, Stable Version Said to Launch Soon

WhatsApp is reportedly working on allowing users to create their stickers. Currently, it only allows users to send stickers from the packs it provides or through stickers from third party apps. The sticker creating feature was spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp and is likely to reach the stable version of the app soon. Furthermore, WhatsApp is reportedly working ...

Hawkeye Episode 2 Recap: Jeremy Renner Goes LARPing

Hawkeye episode 2 review and recap: Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) goes LARPing to get back the Ronin suit, and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) bungles a Tracksuit Mafia plan with her insistence. Hawkeye episode 2 now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

PUBG: New State Mandatory Update Brings Anti-Cheating Measures, Krafton Closes Loopholes Used by Hackers

PUBG: New State has been updated with new anti-cheating measures, developer Krafton announced in a blog post. After an uptick in “unauthorised third party programs” used by hackers over the weekend, the developers have issued a mandatory update for Android and iOS smartphones. Krafton says that the update helps detect cheaters while closing loopholes used by hacke...

Google Employees Are Unhappy With Mandatory Vaccine Policy: Details

Google employees believe the mandate gives no choice to workers who are hesitant about taking vaccines.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For November 24: How To Claim Premium Content For Free

In order to redeem these codes, Garena Free Fire players need to go to rewards.ff.garena.com, and then log in using the same credentials as the game.

Qualcomm Is Changing How It Names Its Chips, Snapdragon To Become Separate Entity

With Snapdragon becoming a separate entity and Qualcomm chips getting a new naming scheme, the Qualcomm event for November 30 already has many people excited.

Mozilla Firefox Lockwise Password App Reaches End-of-Life, Will Stop Support From December 13

Mozilla has announced that it is ending support for its Firefox Lockwise password app. It is available for Android and iOS devices and will reach its end-of-life on December 13. The final release version — version 1.8.1 on iOS, version 4.0.3 on Android — will soon be available on App Store and Google Play store.

Facebook, Twitter Should Be Overseen by New Regulator, India Parliamentary Panel Recommends

An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended treating social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook as publishers and setting up a regulatory body to oversee them, potentially opening the companies up to more liability for user-generated content.

New Apple HomePod Mini Smart Speakers Are Now Available in India: All Details

The HomePod Mini is just 3.3-inches tall, and comes with 360-degree sound, along with support for Siri, which lets users control their smart home with their voice.

Reddit to Shut Down TikTok-Like Dubsmash App, Integrate Video Tools With Platform

Reddit is pulling the plug on its TikTok-like platform, Dubsmash, the social network said, just a year after buying it for an undisclosed sum to bolster its video creation tools.

Spotify Launches 'Netflix Hub' on Its App to Lure Fans With Podcasts, Soundtracks From Popular Shows

Spotify said it has introduced a new hub where fans can listen to all the official soundtracks, playlists, and podcasts related to Netflix's shows.

9 Useful Features Coming to Reliance JioMeet Video Conferencing App

New features include Breakout Rooms, Multi-Device Support, File Sharing, Inviting participants while planning the meetings, and multiple video layout options.

WhatsApp Delta, GBWhatsApp: What Are These Apps And Why You Should Not Download Them

WhatsApp has recognised WhatsApp Plus and GB WhatsApp as "unsupported apps" and advises users to use the official app.

Most Android Phones Are Still Running On 2-year-old Android 10

Google is updating these numbers for the first time since April 2020. The latest statistics don't cover Android 12, which was released about a month ago.

MediaTek Makes Fun Of Qualcomm Over Smartphone Heating Issues

MediaTek last week announced its MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship chipset that is built on a 4nm process. The chipset will be the first smartphone chip to feature a new powerful computing core from Arm, named Cortex X2.

WhatsApp Working on Extending Message Deleting Time Limit to More Than 7 Days: Report

WhatsApp has released a new beta 2.2147.4 update for desktop. The update code suggests that the WhatsApp is now planning to change the time limit for message deletion from 1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds, to 7 days and 8 minutes.

MediaTek Takes Makes Fun Of Qualcomm Over Smartphone Heating Issues

MediaTek last week announced its MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship chipset that is built on a 4nm process. The chipset will be the first smartphone chip to feature a new powerful computing core from Arm, named Cortex X2.

OnePlus 10 Pro Full Specs Leaked: Processor, Camera, Battery And More

Leaked renders have shown a completely new design language from OnePlus. The OnePlus 10 Pro will come with a square-shaped triple rear camera that will merge into the frame of the smartphone.

Dell Forecasts Upbeat Revenue On Strong PC Demand

Laptop maker Dell Technologies Inc on Tuesday forecast currentquarter revenue above estimates, highlighting strong demand for its personal computers and servers from companies moving toward a hybrid work model.

Software Company VMware Forecast Profits Above Expectations

VMware Inc on Tuesday forecast fiscal fourth quarter adjusted profits above expectations and the global demand for cloud computing pushed up sales.

T-Mobile To Settle U.S. Probe Into 2020 Outage For $19.5 Million

TMobile USA agreed to settle a U.S. probe for $19.5 million after a massive 2020 outage led to more than 20,000 failed 911 emergency calls.

Samsung To Announce Taylor, Texas, Site For Its $17 Billion Chip Plant -source

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd plans to announce later on Tuesday that it has chosen a site in Taylor, Texas, for its new $17 billion chip plant in the United States, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Analog Devices Forecasts Sales Above Estimates As It Adds Chipmaking Capacity

Analog Devices Inc on Tuesday forecast fiscal firstquarter sales above Wall Street estimates as it said that hundreds of millions of dollars in investments would boost its chipmaking capacity.

PUBG: New State Makes It Difficult To Cheat For Android Smartphone Users

PUBG: New State will not work on Android phones if the user has not installed the latest update.

OnePlus 10 Pro May Have This Same OnePlus 9 Pro Camera Feature

It is not known as to when the OnePlus 10 series will be launched, but it is expected to come in early 2022.

Uber Will Now Deliver Cannabis After Alcohol In This Country

Uber Eats will list cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke on its marketplace on Monday, following which customers can place orders from the Uber Eats app.

Samsung Says No Decision On Texas Plant After WSJ Report Hints At Possible Location

The new plant is set to make advanced logic chips used to power mobile devices and autonomous vehicles, as the global auto industry faces a significant semiconductor shortage.

Amazon Prime Membership to Get Costlier by Up to 50 Percent From December 13: All Details

Amazon Prime subscription to see an increase of up to Rs. 500 in India. This change will reflect from December 13. The annual plan will be priced at Rs. 1,499 instead of Rs. 999, the three-month plan will be priced at Rs. 459 instead of the current Rs. 329, and the one month Amazon Prime subscription plan will increase to Rs. 179 from Rs. 129 currently.

Amazon Buyout of MGM Should Be Blocked, US Unions Demand

A consortium of US unions called for Amazon's buyout of the legendary Hollywood studio MGM to be blocked, citing concerns about the tech giant's growing power over the subscription video streaming sector.

PUBG: New State Getting Anti-Cheating Update on Android, With Extra Medals for Players

PUBG: New State is getting an update that strengthens the anti-cheating measures in the newly launched battle royale game from Krafton. The update is currently available only for Android devices, with iOS devices to get the update sometime soon. As compensation, players will also get three Chicken Medals.

GoDaddy Hacked, Data of 12 Lakh WordPress Users At Risk: All Details

Up to 12 lakh active and inactive Managed WordPress customers had their email address and customer number exposed due to the GoDaddy data breach.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For November 23: How To Get Premium Content For Free

Like other battle royale games like Battlegrounds Mobile India and Fortnite, Garena Free Fire also comes with additional items that can be obtained from winning and completing missions.

GoDaddy Security Breach Exposes 1.2 million WordPress Users' Data

GoDaddy said email addresses of up to 1.2 million active and inactive Managed WordPress customers had been exposed in an unauthorised third-party access.

Zoom Posts Slow Q3 Revenue Growth Due to Ease in Demand for Video-Conferencing Tools

Zoom’s third-quarter revenue growth rate slowed to 35 percent as demand for its video-conferencing tools eased from the pandemic-fuelled heights last year.

The Matrix Resurrections New Posters Introduce Priyanka Chopra, Plus More of Keanu Reeves and Other Characters

The Matrix Resurrections character posters are here — and they give us our first proper look at Priyanka Chopra Jonas, alongside more of Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22. The Matrix to re-release in India in IMAX on December 3.

Facebook Messenger, Instagram Will Not Get End-to-End Encryption Until 2023: Report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, does not plan roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default on Messenger and Instagram until 2023.

Woman Eats Apple AirPods By Mistake, Records Sound From Her Stomach

She was intending to take Ibuprofen 800 tablet but accidentally swallowed her left AirPod.

Jabra Elite 3 Review: The Nothing Ear (1) Should Be Scared

The Jabra Elite 3 are priced at Rs 5,999 in India that puts them in direct competition with the Nothing Ear (1). Find out if these TWS earphones from the Danish audio equipment maker are any good in our review.

This Apple ‘Smartwatch’ From 1988 Is Selling For Up To Rs 37 Lakh

The smartwatch unit that is going up for auction was sold for less than $50 (roughly Rs 3,700) in a Conneticut Mac warehouse's closing-down sale. The buyer never even opened the original packing.