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EU plans ban on AI tech for mass surveillance, social credit scores
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology gets all-pervasive, the European Union is considering a ban on the use of AI for mass surveillance and social credit scores, among other applications.
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Sony launches affordable Android powered 32-inch Bravia Smart TV in India
Sony on Thursday launched a new 32-inch BRAVIA 32W830 Android TV for India market at Rs 30,990
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TCL transforms a 6.87-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet: Know more
In a bid to take the niche foldable devices segment to a brand new level, consumer electronics company TCL has teased a new concept that can turn a 6.87-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet
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Internet cos need positive regulatory framework: Facebook India head
Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan said there is a need for a "forward-looking and positive regulatory framework" for internet companies
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ASUS unveils two ZenBook laptops in India: Duo 14, Pro Duo 15
Expanding its ZenBook series, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS on Wednesday unveiled two new laptops
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Apple orders 'Louis Armstrong' documentary from Imagine Documentaries
Apple Original Films has ordered a documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Documentaries
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Fortnite developer Epic Games raises $1 bn, including $200 mn from Sony
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that it completed a $1 billion round of funding, that includes an additional $200 million strategic investment from Sony Corporation
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FBI says will remove backdoors from hacked Microsoft Exchange servers
FBI has launched a mega operation to copy and remove malicious web shells from hundreds of vulnerable computers in the US
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Sony to enable external storage support for PS5 through software update
Sony is reportedly rolling out the first major software update for PlayStation 5 console, which comes with several new features, including the much-requested USB storage support.
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Samsung Electronics to introduce new Galaxy-series laptops this month
Samsung Electronics is expected to introduce new Galaxy laptops later this month as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand sales of notebooks amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend
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Apple likely to launch iPad Pro, other products at special event on Apr 20
Apple said on Tuesday it was holding a special event on April 20, with many expecting the tech giant to launch new iPad Pro models and other products ahead of its annual developers' conference in June
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China-based ByteDance's gaming unit Nuverse acquires C4games: Details here
China's ByteDance said on Wednesday that its gaming unit Nuverse has acquired C4games, as it seeks to further expand into the video games business
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Bharti Airtel to leverage existing 4G network assets to offer 5G service
Telco to opt for non-standalone 5G network technology; capex requirement to reduce
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Siri spills the beans on Apple event. Block your calendars for April 20
Siri, who is proficient at stone walling curious Apple fans quizzing it about new products and upcoming events, prematurely seemed to have revealed the plan to hold an event next Tuesday.
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Ordered probe of WhatsApp policy on competition aspect: CCI to HC
The new privacy policy of WhatsApp would lead to excessive data collection and "stalking" of consumers for targeted advertising to bring in more users: CCI
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Swedish sports body hacked by Russian military intelligence, officials say
The organization that oversees Sweden's national sports federations was hacked by Russian military intelligence in 2017-18, officials said Tuesday
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OnePlus Watch to launch in India from April 21; launch price at Rs 14,999
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus on Tuesday announced that its OnePlus Watch will be available at a special launch price of Rs 14,999 in India
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CCI order to probe Whatsapp policy appears concerned with privacy: HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy does not reflect an investigation into abuse of dominant position
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Hong Kong-based airline bans Vivo phones post airport fire: Report
After cargo pallets containing Vivo Y20 smartphones caught fire at Hong Kong airport this week
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Cyberattacks: Retail and healthcare sectors among most targeted
Organisations in the business and professional services, retail and hospitality, financial, healthcare and high technology were the top targets