COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone Above 45 Years Starts Today: How to Register via Aarogya Setu, CoWIN

Both Co-WIN portal and Aarogya Setu platforms let a user register at least four family members (including the user) for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Google Has a New Scanner App Called Stack and It Comes With Few AI Tricks Up Its Sleeve

The app also uses Google's language recognition and optical character recognition to name a document and suggest its correct category automatically. These categories are appropriately called "stacks."

Facebook Steps up Efforts to Curb Hate Speech Amid Assembly Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and More

Facebook has drawn flak in the past for its handling of hate speech on the platform in the country. India is among the biggest markets for Facebook and its group companies, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Twitter Expands 3D-Ehanced Twemoji Stickers, GIFs for Fleets Globally: How to Use

Notably, the micro-blogging company acquired Chroma Labs last year, the team behind Chroma Stories. The app basically allowed users to add a range of colourful frames and filters to their Stories content.

Knives Out 2, Knives Out 3 Sold to Netflix for $450 Million: Reports

Netflix has reportedly forked over an eye-popping $450 million for the rights to Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3, two Daniel Craig-led sequels to Rian Johnson’s whodunit.

Best Free Android Apps [April 2021]: Best Photo Editor, Crazy Status Bar Mods, and More

The best free Android apps for April 2021 include one of the best photo editors, a status bar modification app, and one that locks the touchscreen to prevent accidental inputs. Trying new apps can be a fun venture, and today, we have five apps that will change the way you use your smartphone.

Google Is Making A Big Change Dictating How Android Apps Behave, And It Is For The Better

Th new policy comes into effect on May 5. Unless an app needs it for core features to work, it will not be able to access the apps installed on an Android phone

Siri Getting Two New Voices, Will No Longer Default to Female Voice: iOS 14.5 Beta Reveals

Apple will use source talent recordings for the two new voices that are then run through Apple's Neural text to speech engine, making the voices flow more organically through phrases that are actually being generated on the fly.

Explainer: Why is There a Global Chip Shortage and Why Should You Care?

US President Joe Biden has sought $37 billion in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the country.

Apple Is Bringing a Battery Recalibration Tool With iOS 14.5; Support Page Live

When the recalibration is finished, maximum capacity percentage and peak performance capability data will be updated in the Settings app.

Facebook News Feed Revamped to Offer More User Control

Facebook said it was revamping its News Feed to give people more control over what they see on the leading social network, with less reliance on algorithms.

MobiKwik Denies Alleged Data Leak of Millions of Users on Dark Web

MobiKwik data from millions of its users has allegedly been breached and is purported to be available for access on the dark Web. The company has, however, denied the allegation.

Google Maps to Start Directing Drivers to 'Eco-Friendly' Routes

Google Maps will soon start recommending eco-friendly routes to users estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic, slopes and other factors. Google said the feature would launch later this year in the US and eventually reach other countries.

The Disciple Is Out April 30 on Netflix: Watch the New Trailer

The Disciple Netflix release date is April 30. Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Disciple, Chaitanya Tamhane’s Venice Film Festival-winning movie.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Casts 10 New, Including Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, and Joel Edgerton

Obi-Wan Kenobi cast includes Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi to air on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

PUBG Lite, Made Specifically for Budget PCs, Has Been Discontinued

The PUBG Lite developers have not given any specific explanation behind the discontinuation in its announcement post.

Samsung TV Plus Service for Free Live TV on Samsung Smartphones and Smart TVs Launched in India

Samsung TV Plus content service has been launched in India. The free service comes pre-installed on supported Samsung smart TVs. Samsung TV Plus will also be supported on select Galaxy smartphones from sometime in April.

TikTok Parent ByteDance's Bank Accounts Blocked by Indian Authorities for Alleged Tax Evasion

In its court document, which the source was privy to, ByteDance India has said its entire business had come to a standstill because of the bank freeze and that such an action violates its rights "to carry free trade and business."

Google Starts Testing FLoC as Alternative for Cookies: What It Means for Your Privacy

Google FLoC is rolling out beta testing for third party users. FLoC is touted to be a replacement for cookies for Chrome browser.

Xiaomi Announces New Mi Notebook Pro 14 & Mi Notebook Pro 15 Models: Price, Specs & More

Both the Mi Notebook Pro 15 and Mi Notebook Pro 15 are powered by up to an 11th generation Intel Core i7-11370H CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU. Both come with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Launched in India With Snapdragon 865 SoC: Price, Specs and Availability

Apart from the availability of 5G connectivity, the new variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE carries the same design language and offer similar features as its 4G sibling.

Facebook to Curb Hate Speech and Misinformation as States Go to Polls

Facebook said it was taking steps to combat hate speech and misinformation in India as the world's biggest democracy started its months-long multi-phase elections in four big states.

Google Collects 20 Times More Data From Android Than Apple Collects From iOS, Study Shows

According to iOS and Android researcher, Douglas Leith from Trinity College in Ireland, smartphones running on either of the operating systems collect crucial metadata such as location, phone number, and local network details even when devices are on standby or just out-of-the-box.

Believe It Or Not, Xiaomi Has a New Logo and It Has Been Under Development Since 2017!

Xiaomi considered several shapes for its logo. The company's CEO explained that the new logo is a part of a bigger overhaul of Xiaomi's "brand identity" overseen by Hara (the designer).

Google Maps Gets Indoor AR Navigation, Weather and AQI Layers, & More Features: What's New

Out of all the new features, the indoor Live View feature is available now on iOS and Android. The other features, including weather and air quality layers, will come to iOS and Android in the coming months.

LinkedIn Is the Latest Platform to Be Working on Clubhouse-Inspired Audio Chatroom

LinkedIn's dedicated audio-based chatroom includes tools to join and leave the room, react to comments, and request to speak - similar to Clubhouse app.

How Droom Recovered From COVID-19’s Hard Impact to Come Out Stronger Than Before

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 Droom co-founder and CEO Sandeep Aggarwal to know of the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this startup n...

Rick and Morty Season 5 Trailer Unveiled, Set for June Premiere Date

Rick and Morty season 5 release date set for June 20 on Adult Swim. Watch the Rick and Morty season 5 trailer within. Netflix release date is TBA.

Facebook, Google, Twitter Asked to Turn Over Internal Research on Children’s Mental Health by US Lawmakers

Four Republican US lawmakers requested that Facebook, Google, and Twitter turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children's mental health.

Facebook-Owned WhatsApp Gets Delayed Nod for Payments in Brazil

Brazil's central bank cleared the way for Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service to let its users send each other funds using the Visa and Mastercard card networks, months after vetoing WhatsApp's initial attempt.

Auto-Payment Of Bills, Subscriptions May Face Issues From April 1 Due to RBI Direction

On December 4, RBI had directed all banks including RRBs, NBFCs, and payment gateways that the processing of recurring transactions (domestic or cross-border) using cards or Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) or Unified Payments Interface (UPI) under arrangements/practices not compliant with AFA would not be continued beyond March 31, 2021.

Xiaomi Launches First Foldable Mi Mix Fold With Liquid Camera Lens, Snapdragon 888 SoC & More

The inner screen on the Mi Mix Fold is an 8.01-inch 4:3 OLED display with a 2,480x1,860 resolution, a standard display brightness of 600 nits, support for Dolby Vision HDR, and more.

Spotify Buys Locker Room App-Maker Betty Labs in Live Audio Push

Spotify said it has purchased Betty Labs, the company behind sports-focussed social audio app Locker Room, to accelerate its move into live audio.

Tenet Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India

Christopher Nolan's Tenet is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. That’s a month before it arrives on HBO Max in the US. You can watch Tenet online with Amazon Prime and download the movie on Prime Video app.

TikTok Parent ByteDance’s Bank Accounts Said to Be Blocked by India for Alleged Tax Evasion

Indian authorities have blocked at least two of ByteDance's bank accounts for alleged tax evasion, prompting it to ask a court to quash the directive that it fears will hit its operations, two sources with direct knowledge said.

WWDC 2021: Apple to Host Annual Developers Conference in Online-Only Format Again as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Apple said it would host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online-only format for the second year in a row. The event will take place from June 7 to June 11, as COVID-19 cases rise in the US.

Best Educational AR Apps in 2021: Learn Physics, Biology and More

Educational AR apps can make learning fun, and by engaging the visual senses more, can also make the lessons more memorable. We picked out some of the best ones for you to try out.

Vocalis Health Says It Can Detect COVID 19 By Analysing Your Voice

An Israeli company called Vocalis Health has just conducted trials in India to test a smartphone based tool that can analyse a person’s voice and detect COVID from this. This can be used to make testing more efficient, the company says.

OnePlus 9 Pro to Go on Sale in India from March 31 via Amazon: Price, Best Deals and Offers

The OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with Ultra-HD (4K) resolution and adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. Its price in India starts at Rs 64,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage option

Mobikwik Data Breach: Co Denies Claims, Researchers Offer Proof of 11cr Users' Data Leak

The Mobikwik data breach has been billed as one of the largest data breaches of all time, in what is a staggering 8.2TB data dump with KYC details of over 35 lakh Indians, and more personal data of over 10 crore users.

Xiaomi Launches AirPower-Like Wireless Charging Pad Alongside Smart Projector, Tri-Band Router

The Mi Wireless Charging Pad reminds us of the Apple AirPower - the Cupertino-based giant's multi-device wireless charging dock that never saw the light of the day.

Cyberpunk 2077 for PCs and Consoles Gets Patch 1.2 That Fixes Gameplay, Graphics and Audio Issues

CD Projekt originally had planned to release the patch last month, but it was delayed by a cyberattack.

Poco X3 Pro With Snapdragon 860 SoC, 120Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specs and Availability

The Poco X3 Pro can automatically adjust the refresh rate to 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz or 120Hz, to preserve the battery. Poco claims that the large battery can deliver up to 11 hours of gaming time.

Auto-Payments of Your Utility Bills, OTT Subscriptions May Get Disturbed Due to New RBI Rule

Auto-payments of your mobile and utility bills as well as subscription charges to any of your favourite over-the-top (OTT) platforms may get disrupted starting Thursday, April 1. This could come as a result of a new rule set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that was planned back in August 2019.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series is Getting Big Camera Boost With New System Update in India

A separate report notes the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G are also receiving a new system update that carries the April 2021 security patch.

The Disciple Is Out April 30 on Netflix: Watch the New Trailer

The Disciple Netflix release date is April 30. Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Disciple, Chaitanya Tamhane’s Venice Film Festival-winning movie.

Apple to Make iPhone, iPad Repairs Easier As It Brings Independent Repair Programme to India

Launched originally in 2019 and expanded to Europe and Canada last year, the programme enables small scale repairers to access genuine Apple parts, tools, repair manuals, and diagnostics from the company to offer safe and reliable repairs for Apple products like iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more.

Dreaming Of Getting A Massive Cargo Ship Stuck Too? This Game Make That Come True

All you have to do is drag the map, and you could have the 400-meter long Ever Green stuck in the Yamuna river near New Delhi, the Ganges near Allahabad or even the Thames in London.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Casts 10 New, Including Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, and Joel Edgerton

Obi-Wan Kenobi cast includes Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi to air on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Realme C-Series Smartphone With 6,000mAh Battery Coming to India, Could It Be Realme C25?

The Realme C25 is currently available in Indonesia for a starting price of Rs 11,500 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The India variant will also likely be similar to the global model.

Xiaomi Launches Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Lite 5G & Mi Smart Band 6 Alongside Mi 11 Ultra: Prices, Specs & More

The Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro are already up for pre-orders in China, with the sales starting April 2. The Mi 11 Lite 5G will go on sale later this month, Xiaomi said.

Microsoft Teams Is Getting an Update That Will Bring A Major Speed Boost for MacOS Users

In a post on the Microsoft Teams UserVoice feedback forum, an admin who goes by the name "Alex" replied to a post complaining about poor performance of Microsoft Teams on MacOS.

AI Is Getting A Few Things Wrong, Because Humans May Have Incorrectly Labeled A Bunch Of Images

The errors include an image of a baby being identified as a nipple, a ready to eat pizza labeled as dough and swimsuits being identified as bra

MediaTek Became World's Biggest Smartphone Chip Supplier With 351.8 Million Shipments: Report

The report said that Xiaomi was MediaTek's biggest customer and reportedly shipped 223% more smartphones with the company's chips as compared to 2019.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Is The Most Gorgeous Android Phone You Can Lay Your Eyes On Right Now

That being said, we do not know when the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be launched in India, but it may compete with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro.

Twitter Spaces: How to Create and Join Twitter’s Audio Chat Rooms

Spaces is a new way to have live audio conversations on Twitter. Here’s our guide on how to start or join Space.

How to Recharge Your FASTag From PhonePe App

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide to help you recharge your FASTag using the PhonePe app.

Google's App Store Privacy Labels: What They Mean for Your Data and Privacy

Google has a suite of apps on the App Store including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Chrome. We take a look at privacy labels of all of these apps on the App Store to let you know what they mean, and help you attain more clarity.

How to Save Instagram Photos in Gallery

There is a very easy method in which you can save the photos shared on your Instagram profile onto your smartphone. The photo can be saved in your phone’s Gallery and can be accessed at any time, even without an Internet connection. Users can save their photos into their phone gallery easily using the steps mentioned below.

How to Post Instagram Stories Without Opening the App

There is a simple workaround to post Instagram stories without opening the main Instagram app. For this purpose, users will need to download the Threads from Instagram app from Google Play Store or App Store. This app quickly lets you post photos or videos on Instagram Stories without having to go into the main app.

Happy Holi 2021 Stickers: How to Find, Add, and Share Holi Stickers on WhatsApp

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the best stickers to boost your Holi greetings game on WhatsApp Messenger.

Facebook, Google Plan New Undersea Cables to Connect Southeast Asia and America

The two cables, which will need regulatory approval, follow previous investments by Facebook to build up connectivity in Indonesia, one of its top five markets globally.

Buying Guide: A 1Gbps Broadband Connection For Your Home From Reliance Jio, Airtel And More

At present, Reliance JioFiber, Airtel Xstream broadband, Spectra, ACT broadband and MTNL offer 1Gbps internet connections for your home.

Best Educational AR Apps in 2020: Learn Physics, Biology and More

Educational AR apps can make learning fun, and by engaging the visual senses more, can also make the lessons more memorable. We picked out some of the best ones for you to try out.

Vocalis Health Says It Can Detect COVID 19 By Analysing Your Voice

An Israeli company called Vocalis Health has just conducted trials in India to test a smartphone based tool that can analyse a person’s voice and detect COVID from this. This can be used to make testing more efficient, the company says.

Facebook Says Services Restricted in Bangladesh Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit

Facebook and Messenger have been down in Bangladesh since Friday, the social media giant said, as protesters oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two day visit to the country.

Facebook Freezes Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's Page Over COVID-19 Misinformation

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesperson said.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Shrugs Off Concerns Over Instagram Use for Kids During Congress Hearing

In a recently held US Congressional Hearing with world's social media giants, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shrugged off the questions raised on the concerns about Instagram use for kids.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Called Out for Trolling US Congress During Misinformation Hearing

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with US lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra With 12GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of March 29 Launch

Xiaomi will also launch the new-gen Mi Mix phone that is teased to feature a 'liquid camera lens,' apart from the new Mi 11 smartphones. The new Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is also expected to launch.

Android Phone Users, Beware of 'System Update' Malware That Can Steal Your Photos and Messages

The security firm notes that upon installation (from a third party store), the malware communicates with the operator's Firebase server - used to control the smartphone remotely. The collected data is then organised into several folders inside the spyware's private storage.

Twitter Spaces: How to Create and Join Twitter’s Audio Chat Rooms

Spaces is a new way to have live audio conversations on Twitter. Here’s our guide on how to start or join Space.

Amazon Locked in Tough Social Media Battle With US Lawmakers Over Minimum Wage, Workers Union

Amazon News tweeted that Senator Bernie Sanders' home state of Vermont's minimum wage was at $11.75. Sanders has been pushing for a $15 minimum wage and supporting Amazon workers in Alabama who are considering unionising.

Holi 2021: How to Download and Share Holi Stickers on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Messenger

Facebook recently rolled out personal Holi Avatars that are sharable on the Facebook app and Messenger, while Instagram includes both special GIFs and stickers. WhatsApp does not come with Holi-centric stickers natively, although users can download them separately and share them with friends and family.

Poco Sells Over 5 Lakh Poco M3 Units in 45 Days, Its Yellow Colour Model Will Go on Sale on Holi

The Poco M3 sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ and comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood. Its price in India starts at Rs 10,999 for the base 64GB variant. The 128GB model cost Rs 11,999.

WATCH: Microsoft Is Back With Another Ad Mocking Apple, Compares Surface Pro Laptop to MacBook

Recently, Intel also released a new ad with actor Justin Long to boast Intel-powered PCs gaming capabilities, performance, and different designs. Apple released the new custom ARM-based M1 chipset with MacBook Air 13, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac Mini last year.

How to Recharge Your FASTag From PhonePe App

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide to help you recharge your FASTag using the PhonePe app.

Google's App Store Privacy Labels: What They Mean for Your Data and Privacy

Google has a suite of apps on the App Store including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Chrome. We take a look at privacy labels of all of these apps on the App Store to let you know what they mean, and help you attain more clarity.

How to Save Instagram Photos in Gallery

There is a very easy method in which you can save the photos shared on your Instagram profile onto your smartphone. The photo can be saved in your phone’s Gallery and can be accessed at any time, even without an Internet connection. Users can save their photos into their phone gallery easily using the steps mentioned below.

How to Post Instagram Stories Without Opening the App

There is a simple workaround to post Instagram stories without opening the main Instagram app. For this purpose, users will need to download the Threads from Instagram app from Google Play Store or App Store. This app quickly lets you post photos or videos on Instagram Stories without having to go into the main app.

Happy Holi 2021 Stickers: How to Find, Add, and Share Holi Stickers on WhatsApp

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the best stickers to boost your Holi greetings game on WhatsApp Messenger.

Apple Music Getting Saylists in Collab With Warner Music to Help Those With Sound-Speech Disorder

The "Saylists" are only in English currently and can only be accessed on Apple Music in the United Kingdom, where one in 12 children experience some form of speed-sound disorder. It is not known if the program will be extended to more regions.

Apple Watch With a Wrap-Around Display? Here's What a Recently Found Apple Patent Says

If made possible, a wrap-around display on an Apple Watch will be interesting to see what kind of customisations could be available for such a device.

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 To Debut During March 29 Mega Launch Event: Here's What to Expect

The Mi Band 6 will also launch in India, given the history of Xiaomi wearables' availability in the market.

An iPhone 11 Pro Survived 30 Days Submerged Underwater and Is Still Working Perfectly!

Annie Carriere was celebrating her 50th birthday with her friends by ice fishing, when a gust of wind blew their tent up. As Carriere tried to keep the tent down, the smartphone slipped from her thigh and got dropped into the lake.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's Qualcomm Snapdragon-Powered Variant Coming to India on March 30

Samsung's move to launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865-powered is being said to toughen the competition for the OnePlus 9 series.

Facebook Says Services Restricted in Bangladesh Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit

Facebook and Messenger have been down in Bangladesh since Friday, the social media giant said, as protesters oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two day visit to the country.

iPhone Users Need to Update to iOS 14.4.2 Immediately! Apple Says Flaw May Have Been Actively Exploited

Apple has announced the update ahead of iOS 14.5 update which will bring a host of new changes.

McDonald's New App Available on Android, iOS; Special Discounts on Dine-In, Takeaway & Drive-Thru

McDonald's is in its 25th year of operations in the country. The fast food chain said that it wants to leverage technology, restaurant modernisation and menu innovation to drive better experience and engagement in 2021 and beyond.

Facebook Freezes Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's Page Over COVID-19 Misinformation

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesperson said.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Shrugs Off Concerns Over Instagram Use for Kids During Congress Hearing

In a recently held US Congressional Hearing with world's social media giants, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shrugged off the questions raised on the concerns about Instagram use for kids.

Apple May Be Working on a Rugged Apple Watch Variant; Could Launch as Soon as This Year

The people cited in the report also said that the plans for this "rugged" Apple Watch could even be canceled or delayed.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Called Out for Trolling US Congress During Misinformation Hearing

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with US lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation.

Facebook Testing Re-Entry App for Prisoners Transitioning Back Into Society

Facebook is building a service for people who are transitioning from prison back into society, as part of an apparent effort within the company to create more products for marginalised communities.

Instagram to Rollout New ‘Story Draft’ Feature Soon, Screenshots Leak Online

Tipster Alessandro Paluzzi has shared screenshots to suggest what Instagram’s new story draft feature could look like, soon after Instagram announced it. The screenshots show that if a user tries to get out in the middle of story creation, Instagram will bring up a dialogue box that gives the user three options, including to save the story as draft.

No Zoom on Friday: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser Lays Out Measures to Ease Work From Home Fatigue

It took a year of the pandemic but finally one of the world’s biggest banks has acknowledged the huge toll that working remotely is taking on its staff. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser wants to ease Zoom fatigue and go back to regular working hours. That tells you how bad things have got — at investment banks and at large businesses generally.

Facebook Used by Chinese Hackers to Target Uighurs Abroad With Malware Links, Company Says

Facebook said it had blocked a group of hackers in China who used the platform to target Uighurs living abroad with links to malware that would infect their devices and enable surveillance.

PUBG Mobile Reports 1 Billion Accumulated Downloads Outside China Since 2018 Launch

Tencent said PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide.

Facebook, Twitter Must Do More to Stop COVID-19 Anti-Vaxxers: US States

Attorneys general for 12 US states accused Facebook and Twitter of doing too little to stop people from using their platforms to spread false information that coronavirus vaccines are unsafe.

Slack to Fix Error in New Direct Messaging Feature Over Harassment Concerns

Slack said it was working to fix an error in the direct-messaging feature it introduced, that could have lead to online harassment.

WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Faces Antitrust Probe From CCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a probe into a WhatsApp privacy policy update, saying the Facebook-owned messaging service had breached antitrust laws.

Facebook, Google CEOs Suggest Ways to Reform Section 230 of Communications Decency Act

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key Internet law saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material from their platforms.

FAU-G Finally Available to Download on Apple iPhones, iPads Nearly Two Months After Android Debut

FAU-G developer's had previously teased the arrival of battle royale mode and deathmatch to the title, but no information has been shared yet.

Apple Music Launches ‘Saylists’ Feature for Users With Speech-Sound Disorders: Report

Apple has collaborated with Warner Music to introduce the new ‘Saylists’ feature. The new feature will analyse the song lyrics and recognise phrases that may be challenging for speech and sound disorder (SSD) children. The algorithm has analysed the song lyrics of 70 million tracks in the Apple Music catalogue and chose a few songs that have challenging sounds rep...

PUBG Mobile Clocks 1 Billion Downloads and $5.1 Billion Sales, Even Though It Is Banned In India

The latest download figures put PUBG Mobile behind Kiloo Games' Subway Surfers and King Digital Entertainment's Candy Crush Saga, both casual titles that are relatively easy to play and appeal to a broad audience.