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Twitter shutting down most of its TV apps: Report
After killing off apps used by a minority of its userbase including the "Twitter for Mac", the micro-blogging site is shutting down its TV apps on Roku, Android TV and Xbox from May 24.
ViewSonic projector with dual Harman Kardon speakers now in India
Global electronics company ViewSonic Corporation on Wednesday announced it has started shipping "M1" ultra-portable LED projector with built-in dual Harman Kardon speakers in India.
Is Trump's phone secure enough?
US President Donald Trump has resisted installing security features on his phone designed to shield his communications because he thinks they are "too inconvenient" -- making his cellphone potentially vulnerable to hacking.
France's Macron takes on Facebook's Zuckerberg in tech push
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may finally find a friendly face when he meets French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron is courting Zuckerberg and some 50 other tech bosses at a conference Wednesday aimed at persuading them to use their unprecedented global influence for the public good. That means things like fighting hate speech and investing in tech literacy for the masses. The meeting comes after Zuckerberg faced tough questions Tuesday from European Union lawmakers. He apologized for the way the social network has been used to produce fake news and interfere in elections. Facebook and other companies are also facing stringent new EU regulation this week on how they can use personal data. Macron has supported efforts to regulate online giants, but champions innovation and sees himself as an ally of the tech world.
Microsoft to extend GDPR privacy rights to customers worldwide
As the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation -- better known as GDPR -- officially takes effect on May 25, Microsoft has announced it will extend the core rights guaranteed under the new regulations to all of its customers worldwide.
End-to-end security in devices can win back consumers' trust: HP
There is absolutely no single formula that can restore the consumers trust in technology companies, at a time when data breaches are growing multifold, cyber threats are getting worse and people are monitoring what steps the tech firms are taking to secure their digital lives, a top HP executive has stressed.
Foxconn unit aims to raise $4.3 billion in biggest China IPO since 2015
TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Foxconn Industrial Internet <601138.SS>, a subsidiary of the world's largest contract manufacturer Foxconn <2317.TW>, said it plans to raise 27.1 billion yuan ($4.26 billion) in what will be the biggest Chinese initial public offering in about three years.
Pentagon introduces new restrictions on cellphone use
The US Department of Defense has introduced a new policy setting more restrictions for cellphones as well as some electronic devices in Pentagon areas designated for processing, handling or discussing classified information, according to a Pentagon memo released on Tuesday.
Consumer Reports to retest Tesla Model 3 after brake fix
(Reuters) - Consumer Reports said Tuesday it will retest brakes on Tesla Inc's new Model 3 sedans after Chief Executive Elon Musk promised a software update, but the potential hit to sales from the magazine's negative review weighed on Tesla shares.
'I'm sorry', Facebook boss tells European lawmakers
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the European Parliament today and said the social media giant is taking steps to prevent a repeat of a massive breach of users' personal data. Zuckerberg also pledged to keep investing in Europe as he made the latest stop on a tour of contrition over the Cambridge Analytica scandal that began in the US Congress in April. Zuckerberg told the livestreamed hearing in Brussels that it has become clear in the last two years that Facebook executives "haven't done enough to prevent these tools from being used for harm". "And that goes for fake news, foreign interference in elections or developers misusing people's information. We didn't take a broad enough view of our responsibility," he said. "That was a mistake, and I'm sorry for it." Facebook admitted that up to 87 million users may have had their data hijacked by British consultancy Cambridge Analytica, which worked for US President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign. The Silicon Valley ...
Jamia University's website hacked again
In the second time in 24 hours, the official website of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University was hacked.In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the website (http://jmi.ac.in) displayed a birthday greeting, which read, "Happy Birthday Pooja. Your love," but was restored later the same morning.However, another message flashed on the website post 9pm on Tuesday, which read "Sorry, I Have a Boyfriend. ~ Pooja," suggesting that the website was hacked once again.So far, no individual or group has claimed responsibility for either of the incidents.However, the hacking of a website twice in less than 24 hours has raised a serious concern regarding the security system of the country.The website is now restored, but here are a few memes that you should not afford to miss!On a related note, Jamia Millia Islamia is a public central university in Delhi. It was established during the British rule in 1920.
GDPR: Tech startups, fintech firms with EU exposure to be impacted
GDPR aims to strengthen and protect the data of individuals within the EU and also deals with export of personal data outside the region
Kaspersky detects Android malware that hacks routers, uses Hindi
Cyber security firm Kaspersky has detected a new Android malware that takes control of users device by hacking routers and directs user to genuine looking websites created by it to steal their details. The malware supports content in 27 languages, including Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, Bulgarian and Russian, according to a statement issued by Kaspersky. "Kaspersky Lab's findings indicate that the attackers behind Roaming Mantis seek out vulnerable routers for compromise, and distribute the malware through a simple yet very effective trick of hijacking the DNS settings of those infected routers," the company said. DNS converts name of websites into digital addresses and helps them connecting with servers on which websites are hosted. The Russian cyber security firm, however, has not been able to find method which the malware uses to hack routers but said that once the malware successfully hijacks the DNS, any attempt by users to access any website leads them to a genuine-looking URL with .
Case against website for displaying fake job notification
A case was today registered against a website for allegedly displaying a fake job notification claiming that it was issued by the Telangana Agro Development Corporation. The Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Department took up the matter after it was brought to its notice that some fraudsters had created a website and posted a recruitment notification purportedly issued by the Corporation thereby misleading job aspirants and unemployed youth, an official release said. "Upon verification, the recruitment notification on the website http://telangana.gred.co.in/ was found to be fake and mala fide," the release said. The Telangana Agro Development Corporation also issued a clarification that it did not issue any such job notification. After this a complaint was lodged and the Cyber Security Wing of city police registered a case and is investigating the matter, it said. Job aspirants and unemployed youth have been requested not to fill the application .
Zuckerberg to testify before European Parliament today
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the European Parliament to discuss the growing online data-privacy concerns here on Tuesday.As reported by the New York Times, Zuckerberg will discuss the issue of the data breach by data analytics company Cambridge Analytica.It is touted be a closed-door meeting, to be attended by leaders of the various political groups.Leaders of the European Parliament's various blocs and the head of the body's civil liberties committee, which is holding hearings on the ongoing Facebook data breach case, will be the part of the meeting.Data privacy is a major issue among European citizens. The European Union (EU) has been fighting with prominent American tech companies over data privacy for years.The US government and EU were in an open conflict in 2015, when it withdrew a data sharing agreement because of "mass indiscriminate surveillance and interception" of personal data by the US authorities, CNN reported."The European tradition on privacy .
Punjab Raj Bhavan website launched
Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore today launched the website of the Raj Bhavan here. The Governor, in an official release here, said that this website will provide online access to information related to the activities of the Punjab Raj Bhavan and ensure transparency and efficiency in addressing citizen grievance matters. A significant feature of the website is the online grievance redressal portal through which citizens of both Punjab and UT Chandigarh can submit their grievance online. Such online grievances will be taken by the Punjab government agencies and UT administration respectively for redressal and the status of addressal can be ascertained by citizens themselves and also monitored centrally. SMS alert facility will also be provided to citizens, said the release. The website provides all the updated information related to the Punjab Raj Bhavan and will have the details of the upcoming public events, picture galleries and archive of former governors. It will also have the ...
Micromax, Airtel launch 'Bharat Go' smartphone
Micromax Informatics, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel, on Tuesday launched its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone Micromax "Bharat Go" for Rs 2,399.
MediaTek unveils Helio P22 chip for mid-range smartphones in India
Expanding its "Helio P" family of power-efficient chips for mid-range devices, mobile phone chipmaker MediaTek on Tuesday launched Helio P22 processor in India.
Kyocera launches electronic connectors offering world's highest mating tolerance
Kyocera Corporation, a Japanese multinational ceramics and electronics manufacturer, has announced its new 5656 Series electronic board-to-board connectors, featuring 0.5mm pitch and a proprietary floating structure that delivers the world's highest mating tolerance with heat resistance up to +125°C.The new connectors, appropriate for use in car navigation systems, in-vehicle infotainment and millimeter wave radar, are now available to support manufacturers worldwide.Advancements in automotive infotainment and driver-assist technologies are creating new demand for electronic connectors that meet two key requirements.First, they must operate reliably amid high temperatures; and second, they must maintain stable contact position against vibration and shock.Kyocera's new 0.5mm-pitch Board-to-Board connectors are specifically designed for these requirements, with heat resistance ranging from -40°C to +125°C and a proprietary floating mechanism that provides mating tolerance of ±1.0mm ...
HP expands 3D printing footprint with key collaborations, new applications
As 3D printing appears set to transform the manufacturing sector globally, global printing and PC major HP on Tuesday announced that three big digital manufacturing players have deployed its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing solutions.