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Don't feel for me, pray for Twitter instead, says Parag Agrawal

Amid multiple reports that Musk has lined up a new CEO to replace him, Agrawal has already said that he took the job to change Twitter for the better

Meta is planning to launch four high-end VR headsets by 2024

According to The Information, the aggressive timeline reflects Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's desire to advance his metaverse dream by getting more people to use VR devices.

Musk says he wants to boost Twitter use from 'niche' to most Americans

Musk has signed a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, raising questions among employees and the public about his strategy for running the social media network.

Elon Musk wants to get rid of Twitter spam bots. What are they?

Elon Musk is set to take charge of Twitter headquarters at San Francisco. One of the things that irked him on the social media platform is spam bots, which he promised to stamp out. Let us know more

Can open networks for digital commerce take on Amazon & Walmart?

The govt-backed open network for digital commerce (ONDC) was launched last week in select cities. Will it emerge as a challenger to the ecommerce giants? Will it benefit small sellers and the public?

Phygital delivery helped cut digital divide during pandemic: Samagra CEO

Samagra, a mission-driven governance consulting firm, believes that governance can be the primary lever of change in creating large-scale impact through the use of technology

Algo Rhythm: Indian technology innovation gaining pace, shows data

Indian companies filed 138,000 tech patents in India between 2015 and 2021

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

CaaS, or Crimeware-as-a-Service, is on the increase, and it can facilitate a raft of criminal activities online

Google Chrome rolls out customisable toolbar shortcut for Android

Google has been rather sceptical about changing Chrome's interface and layout, given its vast user base. However, such changes may be in progress in its Chrome web browser

Microsoft rolls out new feature for Office Insiders for iPhone users

Tech giant Microsoft has reportedly launched a new feature for Office Insiders that will allow iPhone users to listen to documents with their screen locked

Smartphone app that could help screen neurological disease at home

The app uses a near-infrared camera, which is built into newer smartphones for facial recognition, along with a regular selfie camera to track how a person's pupil changes in size

WhatsApp working on multi-device linking feature for phones and tablets

This is a significant advance from the past when multi-devices could only be run via a desktop client or web browser

Worldwide app downloads reaches 37 bn on App Store, Google Play in Q1

According to Sensor Tower, TikTok exceeded 3.5 billion all-time downloads, becoming the fifth app to cross this threshold

OnePlus debuts Nord Buds wireless earbuds with Dolby Atmos: Price, features

The Nord Buds boast lightweight design, large audio drivers, long on-battery time, fast-charge support, and ingress protection rating for water and dust resistance

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G with Qualcomm SD 695, 5000mAh battery launched

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be available on OnePlus online store, OnePlus Store App, Amazon India, OnePlus Experience stores and other offline partner stores starting April 30

OnePlus 10R 5G with up to 150W fast-charging tech launched: Details here

OnePlus 10R comes in two variants, one with 150W charging-tech (150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition) and the other one with 80W charging-tech (80W SUPERVOOC)

Ola fracas reveals data privacy conundrum in electric vehicle industry

Questions are being raised on ola as to what extent can these new-age automobiles track user data and to what ends can they be utilised

You can now ask Google to remove personal info from Search results

The policy also allows for the removal of additional information that may pose a risk for identity theft, such as confidential log-in credentials, when it appears in Search results

Facebook has no idea how to manage personal user data, say reports

According to the tech website Engadget, privacy engineers on Facebook's Ad and Business Product team wrote a report last year, intending it to be read by the company's leadership

Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Pad 5, smart TV 5A-series launched in India: Details here

Here are the prices, sale details, and specifications of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Pad 5, and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A series