macOS 'Migraine' Exploit Capable of Bypassing System Integrity Protection Detected by Microsoft

Microsoft has detected a security vulnerability that affects the system integrity protection feature on macOS and grants an attacker access to protected parts of the system. Dubbed "Migraine", the exploit could be used to infect a Mac with malware, gain high-level kernel access and enable rootkits.

From Silly Wars to Battle Stars, and Beyond: How SuperGaming Tapped Streaming to Popularise Its Multiplayer Shooter

India-based games developer SuperGaming has employed a unique strategy to improve visibility and popularity of its 4v4 shooter Battle Stars. The company is working with games streamer Techno Gamerz, and has introduced a playable character based on the YouTuber.

WhatsApp Companion Mode for iPhone Now Rolling Out: How to Link Multiple iOS devices

WhatsApp Companion Mode is rolling out to users on iOS, a month after it was announced by the Meta-owned messaging service. Here's how to link your iPhone running the latest version of WhatsApp to your primary smartphone.

Delhi Metro Launches WhatsApp-Based Ticketing Service for Airport Line Commuters

Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on the Airport Line using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service launched on Tuesday. The system allows commuters to receive a QR code-based ticket directly on WhatsApp, officials said.

New Low-Cost Smartphone Attachment, Custom App to Monitor Blood Pressure at User’s Fingertip

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego, US, works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents (Rs. 5.6) to make.

Box Box Club Makes F1 Info Smartphone-Friendly With Vibrant Widgets, Beautiful Graphics

Box Box Club hopes to make things easier for F1 fans looking to access basic information on their smartphones, such as race schedules, results, and championship standings. The made-in-India app offers features such as live widgets and Apple Watch faces, designed to make access to F1 information easier for fans.

FeaturePrint App Claimed to Identify Fake Products Using AI and a Smartphone Photo: How it Works

FeaturePrint is an app that is capable of identifying authentic products while easing the task of weeding out counterfeit and fake products. The artificial intelligence-based app claims to identify whether a product is genuine using optical AI. It does not rely on bar codes, holograms, markers, RFID technology, stickers, or engraved markings.

WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Screen Sharing Feature for Video Calls: How It Works

WhatsApp users will soon be able to share their screens with other participants on video calls. The popular messaging app owned by Meta has begun beta testing a new screen sharing feature on the latest version of the app for Android phones.

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

Daam, a new Android virus that can access sensitive information such as call logs, contacts, history — and even access a device's cameras — is spreading, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In says the Daam Android malware can also "bypass anti-virus programs and deploy ransomware on the targeted devices" and is distributed through third...

Google Removes 'Slavery Simulator' Game From Play Store After Racism Outcry in Brazil

Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people.

BGMI Available to Download via Google Play Store, to Be Available Starting May 29: Details

BGMI, or Battlegrounds Mobile India, is available to download via the Play Store in India. iOS users will have to wait for a couple of days to download BGMI, and Krafton has confirmed that the game will be available to play in the country on May 29.

ChatGPT App for iOS Now Available in More Countries Including India: All Details

The ChatGPT app for iOS users has been expanded to several more countries including India on Friday. Initially, it was launched in the US last week. It is now available in 45 more countries. The artificial intelligence chatbot parent OpenAI stated that they are working on the Android application.

Google Chrome for Desktop Refreshes Browser Customisation Options With New Colours, Themes

Google will now let Chrome users on desktop experiment with more themes and colours to personalise how their browsers look. The new side panel on Chrome’s new browser is being loaded with multiple gradients of hues, that could change the overall appearance of the browser as per the preference of the user.

WhatsApp Username Selection Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Android Beta: Details

WhatsApp is working on the ability to set a username for a profile, in what could be the most notable feature addition to the messaging platform in several years. These usernames are expected to be unique, according to a preview image shared of the feature that is still in development.

iOS 17 to Introduce Smart Display-Like Interface With News, Notifications for Locked iPhone Screens: Report

iOS 17 will reportedly turn the company's smartphones into a smart display when idle. An upcoming feature will show notifications, events, and even the weather at a glance when not in use. The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the next version of its smartphone operating system at WWDC 2023.

Google Removes Android Screen Recording App Found Spying on Users With Remote Access Trojan

Google has removed a screen recording all Android app called iRecorder, that was installed on over 50,000 devices, from the Play Store. The app was capable of extracting and stealing files with specific file extensions for audio, video, and web pages. Users who downloaded the app or updated an older, safer version of the app, will have to manually remove it from their...

Snapchat Reaches Over 200 Million Monthly Active Users in India; Launches My AI Chatbot

Visual messaging app Snapchat has crossed 200 million monthly active users mark in India and 120 million of them watch content on the platform, parent firm Snap said on Tuesday.

Microsoft Beefs Up ChatGPT With Bing Search in Wide-Ranging AI Product Launch

Microsoft on Tuesday started making available to users a host of AI upgrades, including to ChatGPT, its search engine Bing as well as to cloud services - an expansive launch that seeks to narrow the gap with Alphabet's Google.

Netflix Expands Crackdown on Password Sharing; Alerts Users in Over 100 Countries

Netflix on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on password sharing to the United States and more than 100 other countries, alerting users that their accounts cannot be shared for free outside of their households.

Adobe Adds Generative AI Features to Photoshop; Says Will Make Editing, Creating Images Faster

Adobe on Tuesday said it is adding artificial intelligence (AI) technology for generating imagery into Photoshop, its flagship software for editing images. The San Jose, California-based company said it was the start of a major push to add such AI technologies to its suite of programs aimed at creative professionals.

TikTok Files Lawsuit Against US State Montana's Ban on App, Says It Violates Rights of Company, Users

TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the state of Montana's new ban on use of the Chinese-owned app, the first state to bar the popular short-video sharing service.

Twitter to Release Video-Centric Picture-in-Picture Mode Feature, Says Elon Musk

Twitter users, in the coming days, will get two video-focussed features, as confirmed by Elon Musk. The platform will get the picture-in-picture mode for videos, so that users can scroll down their timelines without having to wait for the video to stop playing. In addition to the PiP mode, Musk has decided to bring the feature that would allow users to forward and rew...

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Sticker Maker Tool; Encrypted Chat Backup Password Reminders Rolling Out: Report

WhatsApp is working on a new sticker maker tool for iOS and Android phones, that is expected to allow users to create stickers just like WhatsApp Web. The feature, which is in development, could soon render third-party sticker tools obsolete.

PhonePe Raises Additional $100 Million Investment From General Atlantic During Ongoing Funding Round

Decacorn fintech firm PhonePe on Monday said it has secured an additional $100 million investment from General Atlantic.

BGMI Reportedly Available to Download on Google Play Store Through URL

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly available to download on select Android devices. Several users online have spotted the battle royale game on the Google Play Store, ready to download without any prior date confirmation from publisher Krafton. The game seems to be accessible only via the store page URL and won’t appear natively on the Android storefron...

Android Phones Preinstalled With Malware That Collects Data, Injects Ads and Drains Battery: Report

Guerrilla malware has been detected on over 8.9 million devices from over 50 smartphone makers, and the malicious software comes preinstalled on these phones, according to a security firm. Here's everything you need to know about the Guerrilla malware and how it affects an impacted smartphone.

Instagram Back Up After Global Outage Hits Over 1,80,000 Users; Company Blames ‘Technical Issue’

"Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.

Japan Explores Ways to Join India's UPI Payment System

Japan is mulling to join India's UPI payment system and promote cooperation on the digital identity system, an official statement said on Friday. Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore and UAE have already started accepting Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment systems. Japanese Digital Minister Kono Taro earlier on Friday said in an interview with a media channel that Japan i...

Instagram Could Release Text-Based App to Rival Against Twitter by June 2023: Report

Meta Platforms' Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may debut as soon as June, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent is testing the product with influencers and some creators, according to the report.

WhatsApp Faces Penalty in Russia on Accusations of Failing to Delete Banned Content: Report

Messenger service WhatsApp faces a maximum fine of RUB 4 million (nearly Rs. 41 lakh) after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content, state-owned news agency RIA reported on Friday, citing a Moscow court. Although WhatsApp's parent company Meta Platforms was last year banned in Russia as an "extremist" organisation, the messenger app — which is widely ...

Government Plans Action Against Google Over Abuse of Market Position

India's government plans to take action against Alphabet's Google after an antitrust watchdog last year found the group to have abused its market position by indulging in anti-competitive practices, a top IT minister told Reuters. India's antitrust body in October fined Google $275 million (nearly Rs. 2,280 crore) in two cases, which involved abusing its dominant posi...

Google Announces New Accessibility Features for Android Devices: All Details

Google unveiled a series of accessibility products and feature updates on Thursday to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The day is marked to highlight the importance of digital accessibility. The company claimed that the products and features introduced are built by and for people with disabilities.

BGMI Returning to India ‘Soon’ After 10-Month Ban, Krafton Confirms

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is coming back and will be available for download soon in the country. Krafton has confirmed that it has received approval from the Indian government to resume operations of the game within the country. BGMI was removed from both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store in India, citing security concerns. A report suggests that the g...

Netflix, Ola, Uber Not Integrated With PIPOnet Passenger Service App, Clarifies NuRe Bharat CEO

3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network has not integrated Netflix, Ola, Uber or any other company with its PIPOnet app, a senior official of the company said.

Elon Musk's Lawyer Accuses Microsoft of 'Unauthorised' Usage of Twitter Data

Twitter owner Elon Musk's lawyer leveled accusations of "unauthorized" usage of Twitter's data by Microsoft, including sharing data with government agencies without permission in some cases.

Meta Announces New Details on Data Centers for AI Projects

Meta Platforms on Thursday shared new details on projects it was pursuing to make its data centers better suited to supporting artificial intelligence work, including a custom chip "family" that it said it was developing in-house. The Facebook and Instagram owner said in a series of blog posts that it designed a first-generation chip in 2020 as part of the Meta Traini...

Netflix Says Its $7-a-Month Ad-Supported Subscription Tier Now Has Nearly 5 Million Monthly Active Users

Netflix's recently launched ad-supported tier reaches nearly 5 million active users per month, executives said on Wednesday in a pitch that emphasized the breadth of its programming to potential advertisers.

New Railway Passenger Service App From RailTel, NuRe Bharat Integrates Netflix, Ola, Uber

3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network and RailTel on Monday unveiled PIPOnet mobile app which aims to provide all services, including e-ticketing, travel, stay reservations, and entertainment apps, for railway passengers.

WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure Rolling Out to iOS, Android Users

WhatsApp has rolled out a new Chat Lock feature to help users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS.

Meta India's Director and Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra Announces Resignation

Meta's Director and Head of Partnerships in India Manish Chopra has announced his resignation from the company in a LinkedIn post. Chopra joined Meta in 2019 and has been serving as its director and head of partnerships in India. The Director and Head of Partnerships posted a message of his resignation on Tuesday. He also said he would assist with the transition over ...

Google Says in Compliance With CCI Order Regarding Play Store's Payments Policy

Google on Wednesday said its Google Play's payments policy is compliant with the anti-trust watchdog CCI's order and it is pushing ahead with plans to enforce the policy in the country. Three routes are available for app developers — using Google Play's billing system, an alternative billing system called the user choice billing system alongside Google Play's billin...

Instagram GIF Comments on Posts, Reels Begins Rolling Out to All Users: How It Works

Instagram has introduced the ability to comment on posts or Reels using GIFs. The photo-sharing platform previously allowed users to comment on post by using text and emoji. With the new feature, users will be able to express themselves with animated images.

Elon Musk to Continue Tweeting Unfiltered Thoughts Even at the Cost of Business

Elon Musk on Tuesday said a new Twitter chief executive will let him devote more time to Tesla, but that he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses. Since taking over Twitter in late October, Musk has repeatedly courted controversy.

Zoom Invests in AI Startup Anthropic; Will Integrate AI Technology in Its Video Conferencing App

Zoom Video Communications said on Tuesday it has invested an undisclosed sum in Anthropic and will integrate the artificial intelligence start-up's technology into its video-conferencing platform.

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS With iMessage, Calling Support Rolled Out to All Windows 11 Users

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS started rolling out to Windows 11 users on Monday. The new feature will let users access some of the useful apps from their iPhones on Windows PCs. The feature is already available for Android users and now iPhone users can also access the feature that allows Windows users to access their smartphone and perform various actions via their co...

New Railway Passenger Service App From RailTel, NuRe Bharat Integrates Netflix, Ola, Uber

3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network and RailTel on Monday unveiled PIPOnet mobile app which aims to provide all services, including e-ticketing, travel, stay reservations, and entertainment apps, for railway passengers.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure

WhatsApp has rolled out new Chat Lock feature to help its users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS.

Facebook Bug That Automatically Sent Friend Requests to Other Users Resolved: Report

Facebook recently fixed a glitch that automatically sent a friend request to other users, immediately upon visiting their profile, as per a report. Its parent company Meta has reportedly confirmed that it has resolved the bug and apologised for the issue.

Google to Launch New Image Search Features to Reduce Misinformation, Flag AI-Generated Images

Google is adding two new features to its image search to reduce the spread of misinformation, especially now that artificial intelligence tools have made the creation of photorealistic fakes trivial.

WhatsApp Edit Message Feature Introduced on Android, iOS Beta Versions: Details

WhatsApp is now beta testing the ability to edit messages sent on the latest versions of its app for iOS and Android. Here's everything you need to know about the feature could roll out to users in the coming weeks.

New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino ‘Inspired’ by Elon Musk’s Vision, Says Will Work to Transform App

Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future and is excited to help to transform the social media platform.

JioCinema Announces Premium Subscription Plan in India; to Offer Exclusive HBO Shows

Indian streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing, its first step to move away from a free content model to fight global rivals such as Netflix and Disney in the country. The move comes weeks after a Reliance's Viacom18 struck a content deal with Warner Bros. The new pricing, according to the website, is only for premium content, while the matches continu...

Former ByteDance Executive Says China Had ‘Supreme Access’ to All Data

A former executive at TikTok parent ByteDance who was fired in 2018 said in a lawsuit that the Chinese Communist Party had a special office within the company that gave it “supreme access” to all data. Yintao “Roger” Yu said he was terminated from his job as head of engineering in the US in retaliation for his complaints to supervisors about “brazenly unlawf...

Elon Musk Announces NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino to Become New CEO of Twitter

Elon Musk on Friday took to Twitter to announce the name of the new Twitter CEO. As his tweets confirmed, NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino has been hired to take over Musk's role as the CEO of the social media company. The billionaire will now look after the product design and new technology. 

New Twitter CEO Appointment May Allow Elon Musk to Focus on Tesla, Remove Distraction

Elon Musk's selection of a new CEO for Twitter may remove a big distraction for the billionaire and allow him to focus more on Tesla, which has been struggling with a drop in demand for its electric vehicles, analysts said.

Elon Musk Hires New Twitter CEO as He Announces to Take Executive Chair, CTO Position

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has found a new chief executive for the social media platform without naming his replacement. "Excited to announce that I've a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!," Musk said in a tweet. Musk said he will transition to being "exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops".

Google Fined RUB 3 Million in Russia Over YouTube Videos on LGBT Propaganda: Reports

A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google RUB 3 million (nearly Rs. 31 lakh) on Thursday for failing to delete YouTube videos it said promoted "LGBT propaganda" and "false information" about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported. Over the last year Moscow has levied dozens of fines against Western tech companies as part of a drive to ramp...

ONDC Expands Its Operations to 236 Cities, Adds More Than 36,000 Merchants: CEO

The Indian government's open e-commerce network ONDC has expanded its operations into 236 cities in the country while adding more than 36,000 merchants, a senior company official said on Thursday. The government launched the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) last year to give small businesses and retailers access to processes and technologies usually provided b...

WhatsApp Responds to IT Ministry's Call for Notice, Ensures to Ramp Up Safety Against Spam Calls

WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard user's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for users to avoid any unwanted calls or messages.

Google Announces App Streaming on ChromeOS Beta for Pixel and Xiaomi Phones

Google has announced the App Streaming feature on Chromebooks that will let users access their Phone apps on ChromeOS. It will synchronize apps between ChromeOS and Android. The tech giant has rolled out the app streaming ability through Phone Hub in ChromeOS Beta.

YouTube Spotted Testing Video Blocking for Non-Premium Ad Blockers

YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers on the platform. This means that users who have been using the ad blockers for non-premium accounts will not be able to play videos until they disable the settings.

IT Ministry to Send Notice to WhatsApp Over International Spam Calls Issue: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The IT Ministry will send a notice to WhatsApp on the issue of spam calls from unknown international numbers, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said, asserting that the onus of ensuring user safety lies with the digital platforms.

Google I/O: From Gmail to Maps, Here's How Google Is Infusing Its Most Popular Products With AI

Google I/O saw the launch of new hardware from Google, but the company's focus was firmly on AI and technology backed by artificial intelligence. Products like Google Maps, Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Search, here's how Google is infusing its products with powerful AI-backed capabilities.

Google I/O 2023: Google Announces Wear OS 4 Update With Google Calendar, Gmail Support and More

Google has announced several new features coming with the latest Wear OS 4 update at its I/O 2023. The new update will bring several improvements and features including WhatsApp call support, new controls in the Google Home app, Google Calendar support as well as Gmail. All these features will be rolled out in the coming months.

How Is the New Google AI Search Different From Bard Chatbot?

Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday demonstrated an updated core search product that embeds more AI in its answers as the company looks to banish doubts that it is losing ground to Microsoft Corp's OpenAI-powered Bing search.

Spotify Removes Many AI-Generated Songs After Universal Music Noted Suspicious Bot Activities

Spotify, in an attempt to control the proliferation of computer-generated music on its platform, removed seven percent of the songs published by AI music company, Boomy. Universal Music reached out to Spotify recently, pointing out that bots could have been deployed to bring more listener counts to Boomy’s songs.

Indian Cybercrime Team Warns WhatsApp Users Against Potential Scam Calls With International Numbers

WhatsApp users have been advised to report and block calls from some international numbers as they could be potential scam calls. The alert is being circulated by Home Ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) so that innocent people do not become victims of cybercrime. As per experts, these calls and alerts are made or sent by unscrupulous elements at an...

WhatsApp Found Using Microphone in Background Due to Purported Android Bug, Government to Probe Allegations

WhatsApp is reportedly accessing microphones on some Android devices. A Twitter engineer tweeted about the issue and it was retweeted by Elon Musk. WhatsApp later denied the claims saying that this is an Android bug.

Paytm Launches UPI Lite on iOS; Adds Support for RuPay Credit Cards on UPI, Splitting Bills and More

Paytm on Tuesday announced that UPI Lite was now available on iOS, and that it had 60 lakh users signed up to use the faster lightweight version of the Unified Payments Interface that is claimed to work during peak hours. RuPay cards are now supported on the Paytm UPI app, while users can also split bills, pin favourite contacts, and tag and easily find payments on th...

Apple Announces Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro for iPad, to Be Available Starting May 23: All Details

Apple has brought two of its most popular editing software to the iPad. Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro will now be accessible on iPad with M1 or M2 chipsets for the former software and A12 Bionic or later chipsets for the latter. The video and audio editing software are offered on a monthly or yearly subscription basis to users.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Get New Features Like Voice and Video Calls, Encrypted Messaging

Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments.

India Post to Soon Onboard ONDC Platform, Signs MoU With CAIT

India Post on Tuesday inked a pact with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies for providing logistics support to small traders, and outlined plans to onboard the ONDC platform as a logistics service provider. India Post will also soon onboard itself on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, being developed by the Ministr...

WhatsApp for Wear OS With Chat and Voice Messages Support Reportedly in Testing: Details

WhatsApp is reportedly testing its much-awaited Wear OS app for compatible smartwatches. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10 version. It is reportedly rolling out to select WhatsApp for Android beta testers via Google Play Store. With the latest beta update, the app is said to be accessible on smartwatches.

Twitter Accounts Inactive for Several Years Will Be Removed and Archived, Says Elon Musk

Social media platform Twitter will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Twitter's billionaire owner in a separate tweet said inactive accounts will be archived, Musk did not add any details on when the process will begin.

Truecaller to Make Caller ID Service Available on WhatsApp for Improved Spam Detection, CEO Says

Truecaller will bring its caller ID service to apps like WhatsApp that support calling over the Internet. Currently in beta phase, the feature will be rolled out to users globally later in May, according to details shared by CEO Alan Mamedi.

MakeMyTrip to Use Microsoft’s Generative AI for Voice-Assisted Travel Bookings in Indian Languages

Travel portal MakeMyTrip on Monday said it has collaborated with Microsoft to use Generative AI to make travel planning accessible by introducing voice-assisted booking in Indian languages.

Jack Dorsey's Bluesky Emerges as Another Twitter-Like Service, Gaining Traction Among Power Users

Jack Dorsey is taking another whack at a Twitter-like service with a new social media platform called Bluesky. The service is gaining traction among Twitter power users, attracting prominent personalities including US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 

Meta Hired Team Responsible for Building AI Networking Tech at Graphcore

Meta Platforms has hired an Oslo-based team that until late last year was building artificial-intelligence networking technology at British chip unicorn Graphcore. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the hirings in response to a request for comment, after Reuters identified 10 people whose LinkedIn profiles said they worked at Graphcore until December 2022 or January 2023...

Paytm Reported 51.5 Percent Rise in Q4 Revenue, Posted Profit for Second Consecutive Quarter

Indian digital payments firm Paytm reported a 51.5 percent rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Friday, aided by a surge in loan growth, and posted an operating profit for a second consecutive quarter. Paytm's parent, One 97 Communications, said revenue rose to Rs. 23.35 billion in the January-March quarter, from Rs. 15.41 billion a year earlier.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Privacy Features, Bottom Navigation Bar With New UI, and Other Updates: Details

WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add several new features with new Android updates. These features include the ability to silence unknown callers, a new UI with a bottom navigation bar, creating single-vote polls, and more. While some of these features have only rolled out in the beta update for select beta testers, others updates have already been started rolling o...

Google Directed by Delhi High Court to Take Down YouTube Videos Defaming Indian Spices

The Delhi High Court has directed internet giant Google to block or take down from YouTube certain "defamatory" videos, which targeted major brands by alleging that Indian spices contain urine and cow dung, in case they resurface. The high court said it was convinced that creation and uploading of such videos by defendants is a "deliberate attempt to defame and dispar...

TikTok Advertisers Commit to Continue Spending on App Amid Threat of US Ban

Advertisers are committed to continue spending on TikTok due to its immense popularity with users despite threats of a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, ad experts said.

Microsoft Said to Have Offered to Charge for Its Office Product to Address EU Antitrust Concerns

Microsoft has offered to charge different prices for its Office product with and without its Teams app to stave off a possible EU antitrust investigation and fine, two people familiar with the matter said. Microsoft has been seeking to address the EU competition enforcer's concerns since last year after Salesforce-owned workspace messaging app Slack complained to the ...

Facebook Parent Meta Asked to Change Access Rules for Ad Verification by French Antitrust Watchdog

France's antitrust watchdog on Thursday gave Facebook-owner Meta two months to change its access rules for ad verification partners, saying the company was potentially taking unfair advantage of a dominant market position in online advertising. Meta said that it is reviewing the decision.

Netflix May 2023 Releases: Fubar, Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and More

What are the biggest Netflix originals in May 2023? Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Fubar, Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Kathal starring Sanya Malhotra, Black Knight, Queen Cleopatra, MerPeople, Victim/Suspect, and more lead the releases for Netflix in May 2023.

Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys, as a More Secure Way to Sign Into Apps and Websites

After years of development, Google today announced the rollout of its passkeys feature that it claims is a safer alternative to standard passwords and even 2-step verification (2-SV) systems. Google claims that using passkeys is more convenient than standard passwords and 2SV systems and that it will work on mobiles and computers, allowing users to sign in by simply u...

Microsoft Expands AI-Powered Bing Search, Edge Browser Access to Public Amid Fears Over Potential Risks

Microsoft on Thursday expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programs, despite fears that tech firms are rushing ahead too quickly with potentially dangerous technology. The AI-enhanced features of the company's Bing search engine and Edge internet browser are now open for anyone to use, Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president, said in a blog p...

Facebook Took Action Against Around 45 Percent of Users' Complaints in India in March

Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against around 45 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against 64 percent of grievances raised by users in March 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.

WhatsApp Could Soon Let Users Transfer Chats to a New iPhone Without Using iCloud: Report

WhatsApp is said to be working on adding improvements to its iOS and Android apps. It is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow iPhone users to transfer chats to another iPhone without relying on iCloud. Also, it is said to be adding an automatic playback feature for GIFs shared in chats.

Google, Meta to End Access to News Articles in Canada if Bill That Asks Them to Pay Publishers Is Passed

Google and Meta would withdraw access to news articles in Canada if legislation compelling internet companies to pay news publishers is passed, company executives told Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday.

VLC App for iPhone Gets Support for Apple CarPlay, New Audio Playback UI in Latest Update: All Details

VLC, the popular open-source cross-platform multimedia player, has rolled out an update for iPhone bringing in several new features including a redesigned UI, along with support for Apple CarPlay. With the latest update, the app can now be accessed via Apple’s CarPlay platform, allowing users to easily access audio files.

UIDAI Allows Citizens to Verify Email, Mobile Number Linked to Aadhaar via New Feature on App, Website

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday announced the addition of new facility on its webiste and mobile app to allow residents to verify their mobile numbers and email IDs seeded with their Aadhaar.

Zoom Secures Pan-India Telecom License, Can Now Offer Telephone Services to Users

Web conference company Zoom Video Communications (ZVC) has secured a pan-India telecom licence that will enable it to offer telephone services as well to enterprise customers, ZVC said on Wednesday. US-based Zoom has been offering voice and video conference service through its website and app.

Technology Industry Allowing 'Deluge' of Misinformation to Drown Out Reliable Information, RSF Says

Technology firms have allowed a deluge of misinformation to drown out reliable information, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A report published on World Press Freedom Day puts a spotlight on the way misinformation drowns out trustworthy news online, while highlighting how this problem has been compounded with the rise of artificial intelligence and AI too...

Elon Musk Threatens to Reassign Dormant NPR Twitter Handle to Another User

Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to reassign National Public Radio's Twitter account to another company, the U.S.-based broadcaster said on Tuesday. Musk suggested that he would reassign the network's main account, under the @NPR handle, to another organization or person, NPR said.

Microsoft, Google Beat First-Quarter Market Expectations as AI Race Heats Up

Microsoft and Google on Tuesday announced earnings for Q1 2023 as both technology titans beat market expectations amid an increasingly competitive AI technology sector. Google parent Alphabet is facing pressure due to slowing ad spending, over-hiring, and Microsoft racing ahead in the artificial intelligence race.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Chat Lock, Status Sharing to Facebook and Voice Transcription Features: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the ability to lock chats on the latest iOS beta version of the app. Users on the latest Android beta version can share their Status to Facebook, without leaving the app. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also testing a new voice note transcription feature that will allow users to read the contents of voice notes, that will be transcribed on the us...

Brands Could Further Pull Back From Elon Musk's Twitter After Paid Blue Ticks Fuel Imposters

Twitter's attempt to implement a paid account verification service has attracted imposters spreading misinformation, which experts said could lead major brands to further pull back from the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk.

Elon Musk-Owned Twitter Still Lacks Clear Alternative Months After Takeover Deal: Here Are the Top Contenders

Twitter has no clear alternative, months after Elon Musk acquired the widely used microblogging platform. From Mastodon to Bluesky, these are some of the popular contenders for a Twitter alternative, in the aftermath of sweeping changes introduced by Musk after the takeover deal.

iOS 17 Tipped to Bring Design Changes for Wallet, Health Apps; New UI Visualised in Mock-Up Images

iOS 17 will bring visual changes and improvements to the Wallet and Health apps later this year, according to a tipster. Here's how the iPhone maker could make navigating the Wallet app easier, while showing more data on the Health app.

Jack Dorsey's Bluesky Emerges as Another Twitter-Like Service, Gaining Traction Among Power Users

Jack Dorsey is taking another whack at a Twitter-like service with a new social media platform called Bluesky. The service is gaining traction among Twitter power users, attracting prominent personalities including US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 

WhatsApp Banned Over 4.7 Million Accounts in March in India, Complied With All 3 GAC Orders

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned over 4.7 million accounts in March, higher than the number of accounts it barred in the preceding month, and it received and complied with three orders from the Grievance Appellate Committee during March. The monthly user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp.

WhatsApp Testing New Side-By-Side View Feature on Android Tablets: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for Android tablets. The feature allows users to use a side-by-side mode where multiple chats can be accessed simultaneously along with an active chat. It also comes with a disable toggle option.

Byju CEO Assures Compliance Over Suspected Breaches of Forex Laws in Internal Memo After ED Raids

Indian education platform Byju's CEO is confident that the country's financial crime-fighting agency will find the company compliant after raids on its premises over suspected breaches of foreign exchange laws, according to an internal memo.

Apple's watchOS 10 Update to Introduce Widget-Focussed Interface Similar to Siri Watch Face: Mark Gurman

watchOS 10 is expected to be unveiled in June at the company's annual WWDC 2023 event, and details of the upcoming update have now surfaced online. Apple will reportedly bring back a familiar widget-focussed design that debuted on the first Apple Watch that was launched by the company in 2015.