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Google updates YouTube app on iOS for the first time in two months: Report

Google has updated its YouTube iOS app for the first time in over two months, becoming one of the highest-profile Google apps to see an update since early December.

Clubhouse may be leaking user data to Chinese govt, says Stanford report

Researchers at Stanford University in the US have warned that the app may be leaking users' audio data to the Chinese government

Apple partners launch 'GetActiveIndia' challenge for Watch users

Apple partners launched a a nationwide "GetActiveIndia" challenge for Apple Watch users, aimed at encouraging people to stay active and fit by closing their Activity rings on their Watch everyday

Facebook's Oversight Board takes up a fresh case from India

The case relates to a post that contained alleged insinuations against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Apple Watch now has over 100 million users globally, says analyst

Reliable Apple analyst Neil Cybart has shared a report showing there are currently over 100 million people wearing an Apple Watch.

Facebook working on smartwatch with focus on messaging, fitness: Report

Facebook is reportedly working on a smartwatch that will focus on messaging and health features.

Twitter to add more labels to identify IDs of govt leaders from next week

Twitter said the roll-out will begin in Canada, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE from Feb 17

I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar joins indigenous Twitter clone Koo

Javadekar began using homegrown micro-blogging platform 'Koo', joining several ministers who already created their accounts on it

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro with 11.5-inch OLED screen, Snapdragon 730G SoC launched

The Tab P11 Pro is the Chinese electronics maker Lenovo's most powerful Android tablet to date

Google again starts testing dark mode for Search on desktops: Report

Google search website briefly tested dark mode for desktops last year and now a new report claims that the test is being conducted again.

Amazon's Alexa can now greet people via Ring Doorbell Pro, says Report

Amazon is adding Alexa to its Ring Video Doorbell Pro, giving it the ability to talk to people when they visit your home.

PM to inaugurate Nasscom annual event on tech for 'better normal'

IT industry body Nasscom on Friday said its annual NTLF event this year will focus on the road ahead for a hyper-digital future and the importance of responsible tech

Aus legislation to make Google, Fb pay for news in parliament next week

Australia is on course to become the first country to require Facebook and Google to pay for news content, legislation that is being closely watched around the world

Facebook, Instagram ramp up removal of hate speech, bullying content

Facebook has removed 26.9 mn pieces of hate speech content in the fourth quarter of 2020 -- up from 22.1 mn in Q3

Budget 2021-22 proposal on digital tax likely to land up in court

Foreign players in a fix as they will now come under levy's ambit

Koo denies leaking user data, clarifies about Chinese firm's investment

French cybersecurity says on Twitter that the Indian-made app was leaking email and other details about users

Facebook exploring audio-related chat products to rival Clubhouse

One possible product involves Messenger Rooms, the video chat feature Facebook introduced last year to compete with the service from Zoom Video Communications Inc

'Follow our laws': Prasad tells social media firms amid row with Twitter

'Please don't spread enmity, violence and misinformation," says minister in Parliament.

Over 26,100 Indian websites were hacked during 2020: Dhotre

This compares to 24,768 websites attacked in the previous year

Facebook working on Clubhouse-like audio chat app: Report

Known to clone or lift ideas from its competitors to stay ahead in the game, Facebook is now reportedly working on to build its own social audio app like Clubhouse