Tech

Microsoft admits Outlook.com hackers accessed email accounts

California [USA], April 15 (ANI): In what could spell reputational damage for Microsoft, the company has admitted that its Outlook.com security breach, which was revealed over the weekend, was far worse for some than others.

2019-04-15T18:06:56.123021+00:00 IST

Vimeo acquires video-creation startup Magisto

New York [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): Vimeo wants to offer creators with more tools to edit and bring out their videos. As part of its efforts, the company has acquired Israel-based video-creation start-up Magisto.

2019-04-15T17:25:35.493115+00:00 IST

Amazon to launch free music-streaming service: Report

California [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): Amazon Music, which comes under the e-commerce service's Prime benefits, is limited to the members who pay for the subscription that covers priority delivery, music, and video streaming as well.

2019-04-15T17:24:02.420467+00:00 IST

Google reports surge in police requests on mobile location data

California [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): As technology becomes indispensable and more data is put out on the web, law enforcement agencies have also started to first see smartphones and web activity to gather evidence.

2019-04-15T16:56:50.785597+00:00 IST

Proposed UK law seeks to ban under-18 from hitting 'Like' on social media platforms

London [United Kingdom], Apr 15 (ANI): UK does not want its teens hitting the "Like" or "Heart" buttons on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to prevent advertisers from collecting data on youngsters.

2019-04-15T16:41:06.338786+00:00 IST

Internet Explorer bug allows hackers to steal data even if browser is not in use

California [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): A security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer which allows hackers to potentially steal user data even if they don't use the browser.

2019-04-15T16:08:35.611794+00:00 IST

NASA wants to know how you see the planet on Earth Day

Washington [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): NASA is heading to celebrate Earth Day 2019 in a new way. The space agency has launched a new social media event to see how others (non-scientists or astronauts) see the Earth.

2019-04-13T18:07:17.992484+00:00 IST

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Some Gmail triggers on IFTTT will not work on March 31

California [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): You may not be able to use some Gmail recipes via IFTTT. The web service announced that due to Google's changes to its API ecosystem, some of the recipes will be impacted.

2019-03-22T18:30:03.258816+00:00 IST

Internet service providers block sites playing NZ terror attack videos

Wellington [New Zealand], Mar 19 (ANI): Following the deadly terror attacks on the mosques in New Zealand, internet service providers are also taking measures to stop the spread of the violent videos online.

2019-03-19T15:23:12.153320+00:00 IST

Soon, subscribe to Twitter conversations without commenting or liking

California [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): To know what is buzzing in the Twitter world, you have to either like or reply on a thread to get the updates. Now, Twitter is looking at changing that to make the platform more 'conversational'.

2019-03-16T13:45:30.697409+00:00 IST

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YouTube permanently cancels Rewind

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Video sharing platform YouTube has confirmed that YouTube Rewind, the company's annual year-end round-up of trends, creators, memes, and the most popular videos on the site, has been cancelled for good.

2021-10-08T12:18:16.683397+00:00 IST

Lena Waithe signs multi-project podcast deal with Audible

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer Lena Waithe is diving into audio programming in a new partnership with Audible.

2021-10-08T10:42:45.537819+00:00 IST

Google starts to roll out 'Quick Phrases' feature

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): Google Assistant will soon be able to respond to certain phrases without requiring that you say the wake phrase "Hey, Google".

2021-10-07T10:14:20.892667+00:00 IST

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Oppo Find X2 to feature Sony sensor with faster, accurate autofocus

Dongguan [China], Dec 12 (ANI): Oppo's next flagship smartphone, Find X2, will reportedly feature a custom-made camera sensor to provide sharper, more detailed pictures.

2019-12-12T15:59:52.969266+00:00 IST

Apple iPhone 2021 to be 'completely wireless': Ming-Chi Kuo

California [USA], Dec 6 (ANI): Apple's future iPhone would ditch all ports for wireless charging or audio, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted.

2019-12-06T15:28:51.914315+00:00 IST

Samsung Galaxy S11 to feature 108-megapixel camera

Seoul [South Korea], December 6 (ANI): Samsung is reportedly planning to use its own 108-megapixel sensor in its upcoming flagship Galaxy S11 smartphone to take on the Apple iPhone 11.

2019-12-06T14:46:14.465105+00:00 IST

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Computers

Prisoner charged for carrying out USD 5,500 wire fraud from inside cell

Georgia [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): An inmate in Georgia's Jimmy Autry State Prison has been charged with allegedly carrying out phone scam from inside of cell using a contraband mobile phone and impersonating a deputy US marshal to demand the victim a USD 5,500 fine for missing jury duty.

2019-04-13T17:01:56.630009+00:00 IST

Internet

GoFundMe now lets you donate to bigger causes such as mental health and environment

California [USA], April 13 (ANI): Social fundraising platform GoFundMe is rebranding Direct Impact Fund at GoFundMe.org to let users contribute to six general topic areas, instead of donating to specific campaigns.

2019-04-13T16:58:02.098434+00:00 IST

Internet

Facebook splurged USD 20 million on Mark Zuckerberg's personal security

California [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): Repeated controversies is probably the biggest reason Facebook spent USD 20 million on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security in 2018.

2019-04-13T16:29:52.434517+00:00 IST

Internet

Apple adds one step to prevent you from wasting money on app subscriptions

California [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): Apple has finally addressed the dire need of having a confirmation before someone ends up accidentally paying for subscriptions.

2019-04-12T19:40:49.435147+00:00 IST

Mobile

Messenger may be finally coming back to Facebook

California [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): Messenger has been one of the troubled Facebook kids and it might be coming back home. The company has been spotted testing the return of Messenger in the main Facebook app.

2019-04-12T19:37:27.275818+00:00 IST

Internet

Skype now lets you share your mobile screen during calls

California [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): After increasing the limit of video call participants, Skype is now testing a feature that will allow you to share your mobile screen during calls.

2019-04-12T19:34:07.623002+00:00 IST

Others

NASA's Twins Study shows how space affects human body

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 12 (ANI): NASA has published the results of its year-long Twins Study on astronauts Scott Kelly and his identical twin brother Mark, from 2015-2016.

2019-04-12T18:19:09.833439+00:00 IST

Others

Your genes may be able to explain your low pay check

London [United Kingdom], Apr 12 (ANI): Many secrets associated with your existence, your potential vulnerability to certain diseases, your family history are locked in your genes. But did you know, studying your genes could also provide an insight into your income?

2019-04-12T18:19:09.824066+00:00 IST

Others

This robot can automatically sort recyclable materials by just touching them

Massachusetts [USA], Apr 12 (ANI): Even as there are global standards of keeping recyclable and non-recyclable waste separate, waste handlers spend a lot of time sorting the pile of waste to ensure the right material is sent for recycling.

2019-04-12T17:54:24.164488+00:00 IST

Computers

Google will soon let you edit Microsoft Office files in Docs

California [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): Online editing is a pain if you have to cross-collaborate using Microsoft Office suite and Google's own Docs and other productivity apps.

2019-04-11T17:56:53.846606+00:00 IST

Internet

Instagram will no longer recommend inappropriate, low-quality content

California [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): In its latest efforts at cracking down on the spread of problematic content on its platform, Instagram will no longer recommend you content that is deemed inappropriate in its app.

2019-04-11T17:56:53.842828+00:00 IST

Tech

Game of Thrones: AI predicts who survives to sit on the iron throne

Munich [Germany], Apr 11 (ANI): We are just days away from the finale of the uber-popular HBO show, Game of Thrones. The eighth and final season will premiere on Sunday and the team who predicted Jon Snow's survival in 2016 using artificial intelligence is back at the game.

2019-04-11T17:56:53.837285+00:00 IST

Internet

Meet Currents, Google+ replacement for G Suite users

California [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): At the Cloud '19 event, Google announced multiple G Suite updates, including the launch of Currents.

2019-04-11T17:53:55.710429+00:00 IST

Internet

Amazon Echo Link, Echo Link Amp companion devices launched in India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Apr 11 (ANI): Amazon launched its Echo Link and Echo Link Amp companion devices for the Echo smart speakers in India. The companion devices allow users to amplify or stream music to their existing home audio system.

2019-04-11T17:49:16.071654+00:00 IST