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Instagram asking users' birth date to enforce child safety measures

In a bid to make the platform safer for its younger audience, the Facebook-owned Instagram is asking users to supply their date of birth

TCL C725 QLED TV review: A wholesome package on Android 11 TV platform

The TCL C725 QLED TV is a slightly expensive smart television but a best bet if you care only about the audio-visual experience

Apple iPhone 13 to feature satellite connectivity, says report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup next month and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming models will feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity

PC market up by 17% in second quarter in United States: Report

According to market research firm Canalys, notebooks were the best performers, with shipments up 27 per cent YoY, while desktops showed signs of recovery, increasing 23 per cent.

This country is the best place in the world to become a digital native

Estonia has a one-stop digital shop for services: you can easily file your taxes online, get drug prescriptions, book hospital treatments.

How online mindfulness training can help students thrive amid the pandemic

One year into the pandemic, students are showing signs of wear.

Google Play app store revenue hit $11.2 billion in 2019, lawsuit says

In its quarterly financial disclosures, Google groups Play app revenue with that of other services and accounts for the store's ad revenue as part of another broader category.

Microsoft discontinuing Office apps for Chromebook users

Microsoft is reportedly discontinuing support for Office, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook, for Chromebook users starting from September 18.

Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Pro service programme for 'no sound' issue

Apple has announced a new service programme for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models that suffer from sound issues when placing or receiving calls

Vivo patents phone with detachable in-display camera module

Global smartphone maker Vivo has recently been granted a patent with WIPO for an innovative design that showcases a smartphone with a detachable under-display selfie camera module.

Industry body Nasscom seeks govt help for super innovation units

Of the 500-600 companies present in the Indian ER&D space, 45-50% are engineering service providers, and 55-60% are MNCs and global contact centres

Microsoft fixes cloud computing platform vulnerability after warning

Microsoft says it has fixed a flaw in its cloud computing platform that could have enabled hackers to take over a cloud-based database product used by many big companies.

China regulator swoops on algorithms in latest tech clampdown

In China, state media have accused companies of using algorithms to pressure people into purchases and promotions

Cloud and new tech shift, localisation law drive data centre push in India

The Indian Data Centre (DC) industry is expected to more than double to 1,007 Mw by 2023 from its existing capacity of 447 Mw, says a JLL report

Reply to pleas by Facebook, WhatsApp against IT rules: HC to Centre

The pleas have challenged the new rules on the grounds that they violate the right to privacy and are unconstitutional

HC to hear in Oct appeals of FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy matter

WhatsApp and Facebook have also challenged the CCI's asking them to furnish certain information for the purpose of inquiry conducted by it.

Twitter announces to launch paid 'Ticketed Spaces' for iOS users

Twitter has announced to roll out paid 'Ticketed Spaces for iOS users where some hosts on its live audio feature can now sell access to Ticketed Spaces.

HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by FB, WhatsApp challenging IT Rules

The new IT rules for social media intermediaries require the messaging app to trace chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information

Apple settlement lets app makers advertise outside payments

The settlement will include $100 million worth of payments to app makers ranging from $250 to $30,000 per developer

Google, Microsoft pledge billions in cybersecurity investments

The Biden administration has been urging the private sector to do its part to strengthen cybersecurity defences against those increasingly sophisticated attacks