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Facebook, Zoom join others to pause Hong Kong's requests for users' data

Microsoft and video meet platform Zoom have decided not to process data requests from the Hong Kong authorities in the wake of China imposing a controversial new National Security Law in Hong Kong

Instagram begins testing 'Shops' feature with select users for online store

After Facebook, Instagram has begun testing the new Shops feature with select users globally to help set up a single online store for customers

Instagram starts testing TikTok competitor feature Reels in India

Reels offers a new way to create and share short videos on Instagram, says Facebook.

Instagram rolls out pinned comments feature to all for user engagement

Photo-sharing app Instagram has rolled out the pinned comment feature to help users maximise their engagement with their friends and family members

AORUS team up with NVIDIA for South Asia Tournament in Call of Duty, PUBG

Top teams from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will have a chance to seize the total $6000 prize pool

Hackers break into 570 e-commerce stores including in India: Gemini report

Group known as 'Keeper' stole information from Mumbai-based online jewellery store ejohri.com that was allegedly compromised in February.

Instagram rolls out 'pinned comment' feature for everyone: Details here

The new feature will help users to pin on the top important or favourite comments on their posts

Samsung to host online Galaxy Unpacked event 2020 on August 5: Details here

The Galaxy Unpacked event 2020 will begin at 7.30 pm (IST) on August 5, and it will livestream on the company's official website

From Samsung to Jabra: A selection of TWS earphones for calls and music

Here is a selection of some of the finest earplugs in the market and what they offer for the price

OnePlus Nord-series smartphone set to go official on July 21: Details here

First in OnePlus' affordable Nord-series, the smartphone is touted to launch at sub-$500 price point

Samsung to launch Galaxy Note20-series, other Galaxy devices on August 5

At the launch, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note20-series smartphones, along with the next iteration of the Galaxy Fold smartphone and the Galaxy Watch wearable

Zoook Rocker ThunderBuds review: Budget wireless earphones for heavy users

The Zoook Rocker ThunderBuds make a good value proposition with regard to performance and on-battery time

Reliance, Sterlite, TechM set to power next-gen 5G telecom networks

The move entails moving from the current hardware-dependent networks to ones that will be software-centric with hardly any dependency on the underlying hardware.

Blaupunkt SBWL03 soundbar review: Great audio add-on to complement smart TV

Good soundbars are hard to find, especially when you need a balance between ease and quality

Communication app Slack's new feature let users customise notifications

Business communication platform Slack has rolled off a new feature that lets you choose when you can get notifications on a per-day basis.

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to now have dark theme on Android

Google is rolling out a new 'dark mode' for its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on Android and all users will gain access to the theme within the next two weeks

POCO M2 Pro with 33W fast charger, ad-free MIUI 11 launched: Details here

The POCO M2 Pro will be available in three colour variants -- Out of the Blue, Green and Greener and Two Shades of Black

Facebook, Twitter, others to deny requests on Hong Kong user data

The policy changes follow the rollout last week of laws prohibiting what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive or terrorist activities, or as foreign intervention in internal affairs

Samsung offers support on WhatsApp to help consumers in Covid-19 crisis

The customer support on WhatsApp is a new addition to Samsung's contactless service options, which also includes remote support, live chat, call centre support and DIY videos

No-permission, no-takeoff policy: First drone after 2018 norms takes off

DGCA allowed 13 companies to conduct delivery trials last month