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This AI chatbot provides information on 1,400 public services in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Maharashtra [India], Mar 7 (ANI): The Government of Maharashtra and AI platform Haptik have announced a new chatbot that allows access to information regarding services managed by the state government.

2019-03-07T16:43:58.096479+00:00 IST

Huawei files lawsuit against US over equipment ban

Shenzhen [China], Mar 7 (ANI): Huawei has filed a lawsuit against the US government for banning its telecommunications equipment in the country. The company has called the ban as ‘unconstitutional’.

2019-03-07T15:24:59.946028+00:00 IST

Number of mobile malware attacks doubles in 2018

New Delhi [India], Mar 7 (ANI): The number of users attacked by malware out to steal premium access login data to popular adult websites more than doubled in a year, rising from around 50,000 users in 2017 to 110,000 users in 2018.

2019-03-07T11:43:11.164919+00:00 IST

Apple acquires patents from Lighthouse

California [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): Apple is looking to upgrade Face ID in its upcoming phones and devices and has acquired patents of an AI security camera company, Lighthouse.

2019-03-06T18:00:58.205707+00:00 IST

Google Photos sharing on Android TV disabled over privacy loophole

California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): Google has shut down Google Photos sharing on Android TV devices after a security loophole was discovered that exposed hundreds of user accounts to other users.

2019-03-05T17:38:52.461956+00:00 IST

This tool lets companies Google their systems for hackers

California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): A new security tool has been developed that uses the search engine model, allowing companies to see if their systems have been hijacked by miscreants in order to stop the damage in time.

2019-03-05T17:27:45.527590+00:00 IST

Facebook preps ‘enterprise edition’ of Oculus Go, Quest VR headsets

California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): Facebook is reportedly working on a business edition of its Oculus Go and Oculus Quest VR headsets.

2019-03-05T17:21:20.496540+00:00 IST

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YouTube ‘paedophilia ring’ scandal: More than 400 channels banned over child exploitation

California [USA], February 22 (ANI): In light of the paedophilia ring concerns by users, YouTube has reportedly banned hundreds of channels and disabled comments for content that promoted child exploitation.

2019-02-22T12:15:02.312360+00:00 IST

Google insists it doesn’t want to prevent ad blocking in Chrome

California [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Some developers were upset with Google Chrome’s new changes which apparently disabled extensions to block ads in order to improve security.

2019-02-20T11:51:58.851003+00:00 IST

Google Chrome finally closes loophole that revealed if you used incognito mode

California [USA], February 19 (ANI): Incognito modes are meant to prevent websites from tracking your browsing behaviour. For a long time Google Chrome had a security flaw that surprisingly allowed developers to detect if you are using incognito mode. However, this is about to change.

2019-02-19T16:30:10.494394+00:00 IST

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Instagram testing new feature to allow users to mark other users as 'Favourites'

Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): Facebook-owned social media platform Instagram has been testing a new feature that will allow its users to mark other users as their 'Favourites'.

2021-09-11T13:36:18.312063+00:00 IST

Google's Material You design rolling out to Gmail, Calendar, and Docs app

Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): Tech fanatics have been eagerly waiting to try out the new Android 12 and the design changes that come along with it. And Google is now starting to roll out its new Material You design system to Gmail, Calendar, Docs and more apps.

2021-09-11T12:52:39.439045+00:00 IST

WhatsApp to add encrypted backups for messages

Washington [US], September 10 (ANI): Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp, on Friday announced that it will let its more than 2 billion users fully encrypt the backups of their messages.

2021-09-10T17:16:40.792455+00:00 IST

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Google Pixel update enables Smooth Display more frequently

California [USA], November 5 (ANI): Google has released an update for its Pixel 4 lineup that invokes the Smooth Display with 90Hz refresh rate in more conditions.

2019-11-05T15:50:47.243122+00:00 IST

Spirituality apps are inducing addiction than relieve stress, scholars argue

California [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): Technology has brought religion and spirituality as close as your next swipe on an app. However, scholars are arguing that these apps are pointless.

2019-11-02T17:42:41.160294+00:00 IST

iPhone 11 Pro users complain iOS 13.2 is killing background apps aggressively

California [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): Users of iPhone 11 Pro and iPad Pro are reportedly complaining that the latest iOS 13.2 is aggressively killing background apps.

2019-11-01T17:46:36.207171+00:00 IST

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Did Google just pay women higher than men for the same role?

California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): In a reverse instance of lower wages, Google reportedly paid its male employees lesser than the women employees for the same role in the last year.

2019-03-05T17:01:03.409889+00:00 IST

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‘Anthem’ is shutting down some PS4s: Report

Edmonton [Canada], March 5 (ANI): Online game Anthem is reportedly bricking and even shutting down PlayStation 4 consoles.

2019-03-05T16:58:49.407178+00:00 IST

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Spotify hits 1 million users in India

Mumbai, Maharashtra [India], Mar 5 (ANI): In less than a week of launching its services in one of the biggest markets of the world, Spotify has hit one million users in India, including both free and paid Premium accounts.

2019-03-05T16:56:11.880398+00:00 IST

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Facebook introduces Tributes for memorialised accounts

California [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): Memorialised accounts on Facebook are getting a new feature that will allow friends and family of deceased persons to share memories, post stories, and more.

2019-03-05T16:46:41.028223+00:00 IST

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MIT’s new Mini Cheetah robot can do backflips

Massachusetts [USA], March 4 (ANI): The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a Cheetah robot that is already an advanced mechanical version of the fierce animal. In a new avatar, it is even more advanced with the addition of a new capability - backflips.

2019-03-04T16:43:58.262278+00:00 IST

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This is how you can manually turn on Dark Mode in Facebook Messenger

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): Dark Mode is a popular theme across online platforms and apps. And now, it seems Facebook is also willing to extend the ability to its Messenger platform.

2019-03-04T16:17:27.062458+00:00 IST

Mobile

OnePlus 7 to feature pop-up selfie camera, new renders reveal

Shenzhen [China], March 4 (ANI): OnePlus’ next-in-line is likely to follow in the footsteps of Vivo and sport a pop-up front camera, a trade-off for reduced bezels.

2019-03-04T16:03:27.572560+00:00 IST

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Linked your phone number for Facebook’s ‘secure’ 2FA? Now, deal with the resulting menace

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): Remember how Facebook repeatedly asked you to connect your mobile number with your account for a more secure two-factor authentication (2FA)? Now, it seems anyone can look up your profile using your phone number and there’s no way to undo it.

2019-03-04T16:03:20.973603+00:00 IST

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'Momo is dead’, says creator of sick sculpture behind viral social media game

Tokyo [Japan], March 4 (ANI): Creator of the freakish Mother Bird, announced that the artwork has been destroyed after it rotted away. The horror artwork was associated with a viral social media game that was allegedly linked with a number of teen suicides.

2019-03-04T13:59:16.493952+00:00 IST

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IBM researchers discover bug in digital systems that let visitors check in to office buildings

New York [USA], March 4 (ANI): IBM researchers have discovered a security flaw in the digital systems in office buildings which allows visitors to check in and get access badges.

2019-03-04T13:56:20.658092+00:00 IST

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Tesla Model Y crossover SUV is arriving on March 14

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): The USD 35,000-worth Tesla Model 3 is passé. Now, make way for the Model Y crossover SUV which is set to be revealed on March 14.

2019-03-04T13:53:11.628066+00:00 IST

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Sony officially ends PlayStation Vita production

Tokyo [Japan], March 3 (ANI): Sony has officially ended the production of its PlayStation Vita gaming console. The company indicated the end of production on the console’s last two models through Vita’s product page.

2019-03-03T16:17:58.745155+00:00 IST

Internet

Facebook took three years to act against fake news in this country

California [USA], March 3 (ANI): Moldova, which is considered among the poorest and most corrupt countries in Europe, did not make it to Facebook’s list of regions plagued with fake news and misinformation for three years.

2019-03-03T16:12:30.901995+00:00 IST

Mobile

Google refuses to ban the controversial Saudi app that allows men to track women

California [USA], March 3 (ANI): Google has reportedly declined to remove the controversial app called ‘Absher’ that allows men in Saudi Arabia track and control women’s movements.

2019-03-03T16:12:17.280766+00:00 IST