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Google, Microsoft's CEOs pledge support in India's fight against Covid-19

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella have assured help to India as the country grapples with a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has put enormous pressure on hospitals

WhatsApp tests 24-hour time limit for its disappearing messages feature

After the seven-day limit, WhatsApp is now testing and developing a Disappearing Message feature with the 24-hour option for personal and group chats

Instagram reels to feature ads, sticker ads to debut on Facebook stories

Instagram has started testing advertisements in the feature in select nations like India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia, showing them in the middle of regular content posted by users

Targeted ransomware attacks grow 767%, India among top targets: Know more

The ransomware attacks on high-profile targets such as corporations, government agencies and municipal organisations globally increased by a whopping 767% from last year

Audio streaming service Spotify to launch podcast subscription service soon

Spotify is soon going to launch its podcast subscription service. The platform would be competing with Apple's newly announced podcast subscription service

Microsoft to release preview version of Office 2021 for Mac, Office LTSC

American multinational technology conglomerate Microsoft will be releasing a preview version of its upcoming Office 2021 for the Mac and Office LTSC this week

How TikTok, the new "hit machine", chooses which songs go most viral

TikTok, a social network where people post short videos, often set to music, has become this generation's hit machine

Facebook begins testing advertisements on short video offering Reels

The firm looks to help brands better engage with relevant audiences.

OnePlus 9 Pro review: Distinct but modestly priced, all-round premium phone

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a smartphone that deserves every bit of its premium tag. Though reasonably priced, the phone cuts no corners and offers the wholesome experience that justifies its 'Pro' moniker

Engineers trick Tesla Model Y to drive on Autopilot sans driver on the seat

Engineers at Consumer Reports have tricked a Tesla Model Y to drive on the electric carmakers driver assistance feature, without actually anyone in the drivers seat

Intel PC chip sales rise, but profit forecast falls short: Details here

Intel fumbled new manufacturing technology in recent years, causing it to fall behind rivals such as Advanced Micro Devices Inc and Nvidia Corp in the race to make faster, smaller chips

OnePlus Gaming Triggers for Android, iOS smartphone now available in India

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus' gaming triggers for Android and iOS smartphones are now available in India for Rs 1,099

Apple TV+ to premiere three planet-related documentaries on Earth Day

As the world celebrates Earth Day on Thursday, Apple has debuted documentary special "The Year Earth Changed" and second seasons of 'Tiny World and 'Earth at Night in Color on Apple TV+

HC dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to probe new policy

Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp, challenging India's competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Google Meet app gets refresh user interface, auto zoom feature, and more

Google has announced to introduce new innovations in its Meet app powered by the latest Google AI and tools to make online meetings engaging

Apple plans to expand ads biz through 'suggestion' section in its App Store

Apple Inc is planning to expand its advertising business by adding a second advertising slot in its App Store search page's "suggested" section, the Financial Times reported on Thursday

Russian hacker targets Apple in $50 million ransomware attack: Details here

Russia-based hackers have hit Apple in a $50 million ransomware attack via a Taiwan-based company that manufactures MacBooks and other products for the Cupertino-based iPhone maker, the media reported

Encrypted chat app Signal alleges flaws in Israeli's Cellebrite equipments

Encrypted chat app Signal suggested in a blog post published on Wednesday that products sold to law enforcement from Israeli surveillance provider Cellebrite can easily be sabotaged

US senators question Apple and Google on app store dominance: Details here

App makers have long complained that mandatory revenue sharing for sales of digital goods and strict inclusion rules set by Apple and Google amount to anticompetitive behavior

Facial recognition, other 'risky' AI set for constraints in European Union

Digital rights group EDRI has warned against loopholes for public security exceptions use of the technology