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Snapchat chief says EU regulators helping Google, Facebook
The head of Snapchat warned European regulators on Tuesday that their efforts to protect user data were entrenching the positions of internet giants such as Google and Facebook. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel's comments in London came three months after the UK parliament published a scathing report accusing Facebook of acting like "digital gangsters" who brazenly violate privacy rules. The European Union took the lead last year by implementing a strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy making platforms' access to customer data more transparent and easier for users to control. Spiegel called the European approach well-meaning but potentially self-defeating. "I think that some of the regulation like GDPR, for example, may end up entrenching very large players," he told a business conference organised by The Wall Street Journal. "If you're a small publisher today and you want to run ads on your website, it's very very hard to do that because you are not at scale, you don't have a ..
Vodafone to switch on 5G network in UK on July 3
Vodafone on Tuesday announced that its 5G network would go live in the UK for both common consumers as well as business customers on July 3, giving the UK its first official 5G launch date.
WhatsApp fixes bug that installed spyware via voice calling; urges users to upgrade app
WhatsApp has urged its 1.5 billion users globally to update their app to protect against "potential targeted exploits" after it discovered a vulnerability that allows spyware to be installed on users' phone. The Facebook-owned company said it had, earlier this month, identified and promptly fixed a vulnerability that could enable an attacker to insert and execute code on mobile devices. It has also made changes to its infrastructure to deny the ability for this attack to take place, it added. Without naming the attacker, WhatsApp said the attack has all the hallmarks of a private company that reportedly works with governments to deliver spyware, which takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems. In an emailed statement, a WhatsApp spokesperson said the company encourages people to upgrade to the latest version of its app, and to keep their mobile operating system up-to-date. "(This will help) protect against potential targeted exploits designed to compromise information
China tech firm to sell gay app Grindr after US pressure
One of China's biggest mobile gaming companies said it would sell gay dating app Grindr following pressure from US authorities concerned over the potential misuse of the app's data by the Chinese government. Beijing-based Kunlun Tech Co Ltd said in a filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in southern China that it would sell Grindr by June 2020. The app, which bills itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans and queer people," was founded in 2009 and says it has millions of users worldwide. US officials feared that people with American security clearances who use the app could be blackmailed if China's government demanded user data from Kunlun Tech, The Wall Street Journal reported in March, citing unnamed sources. China and the United States are locked in a tense trade war which includes a side skirmish in technology. China has previously announced a strategy of achieving global dominance in high-tech fields like artificial intelligence and use of Big ...
Investments in security critical for network resilience in 5G era: A10 Networks
Deployment of 5G technology will see security emerge as an important area of investment for telecom companies given that the ensuing increase in traffic and connected devices will significantly expand attack surface for cybercriminals, a report by A10 Networks said Tuesday. A10 Networks, which provides security solutions to mobile operators globally, said companies across the world expect rapid progress toward 5G over the next 18 months. This is expected to open up new revenue opportunities for carriers and disruptive new use cases for many industries. 5G, the fifth generation of cellular network technology, promises to offer faster data speeds and better network quality for consumers. The US and South Korea will be among the first few countries to see commercial deployment of the latest technology in the next few quarters. However, it could take longer for 5G to be deployed in India. "Mobile carriers anticipate significant revenue opportunities and exciting new use cases as they move
'Dating apps beneficial for LGBTQ community in India'
Accepting that the stigma around their community has drastically lessened in the last five years, 73 per cent of the LGBTQ adults believe that online dating apps have benefited their community in a positive way in India, data from dating app Tinder showed on Tuesday.
Tzar Aerospace, an India-based aerospace and defence startup, raises USD 15bn
Brainchild of Priyam Mohanty, Tzar Aerospace Research Labs is a registered startup company known for its modern and innovative aerospace solutions to its commercial as well as civil customers. The primary business theme of Tzar Aerospace is to design and develop a conceptual unmanned hypersonic research aircraft with new computational approaches and methods."It's a matter of tremendous pleasure and great pride for us that we have successfully marked our presence in the field of the aerospace market. Our startup has been very successful in establishing the trust among its clients and because of this trust recently we have raised USD 15 billion for 37 per cent private equity from leading Singapore based companies, Dreamvision Overseas," said Priyam Mohanty, Founder of Tzar Aerospace.Startup India is a government initiative to promote startups, create new job opportunities and make India stronger. Tzar Aerospace has been taking up the projects under the category of Swachh Bharat, ...
VMware Cloud on AWS now available in India
Global enterprise software leader VMware on Tuesday announced the availability of VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in India.
US SC deals blow to Apple in anti-trust case
In a major blow to Apple, the US Supreme Court has ruled that consumers can pursue their anti-trust lawsuit and sue the company for forcing them to buy apps exclusively from it through its App Store.
Apple's TV app reaching 100 countries including India
Apple has started rolling out its TV app in over 100 countries that includes India, which would run across devices, including iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs and all of the Samsung smart TVs that are part of its 2019 line-up.
WhatsApp discovers spyware attack via voice calling
WhatsApp has urged its 1.5 billion users to upgrade the app after the Facebook-owned platform discovered a vulnerability that allowed a spyware to be installed on users' phones via the app's phone call function.
NASA's Artemis to put first woman on Moon
NASAs ambitious plan to put the first woman on the Moon by 2024 has been named Artemis. It was set in motion following an additional increase to the agency's budget.
Twitter bug disclosed some iOS users' location data
Twitter has disclosed a bug that shared some iOS users' data with an unnamed partner, even if the users did not opt to share data.
Apple revamps TV app for direct subscriptions to channels
Apple users will be able to subscribe to HBO, Showtime and a handful of other channels directly through Apple's new TV app, bypassing the need to download or launch a separate app. The new capabilities available Monday come ahead of Apple's plan to offer its own original shows, including ones from Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. Those shows will be part of an Apple TV Plus subscription coming later this year for a yet-to-be disclosed price. Hulu and Amazon already offer premium channels as add-ons to their regular subscriptions, and both have original shows. Apple is trying to catch up on streaming video to make up for a slowdown in iPhone sales. Although those channels are already available as part of individual apps for iPhones, iPads or Apple TV, buying subscriptions through Apple will allow users to watch those videos directly in Apple's app. They'll also be able to download videos to watch when there isn't an internet connection, something not always available through the ...
NASA wants to know your story of Apollo 11 Moon landing
NASA is working on a new audio series ahead of the 50th anniversary of its Apollo 11 mission when man first landed on the surface of the Moon.As part of the series, 'NASA Explorers: Apollo', NASA has invited space fans to record and share audio or interview of a loved one who remembers the Apollo era (1960-72) to understand how the mankind's first step on the lunar surface impacted their lives.The oral history project seeks to understand the perspective of the people on lunar exploration. NASA will select some submissions to feature them in the audio series.The agency has listed the steps for recording the audio clip on its official blog.
WannaCry still a concern for 1.7 million computers
Two years after NSA tools wreaked havoc on global computer systems with a threat to WannaCry ransomware, millions of computer systems continue to be at risk.Data generated by Shodan reveals that there are as many as 1.7 million Internet-connected endpoints that are still vulnerable to the exploits, Engadget reports.The most vulnerable devices, more than 420,000, are recorded to be in the US. However, there could be potentially millions of other devices connected to those infected servers.
DRDO successfully conducts flight test of 'Abhyas'
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted successfully flight test of 'Abhyas, a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT), which offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.
Science, technology essential component for development, says ISRO Chairman
Science and technology is an essential component for the development of any country and plays a major role for improving the quality of life including safety and security of human beings, said ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan here on Monday."Science and technology is an essential component for the development of any country and plays a major role for improving the quality of life including safety and security of human beings," said Dr Sivan, while inaugurating the Young Scientist Programme (Yuvika-2019) here through video conference."It is a very important science programme for students. This programme will help in the inculpating scientific temper of the student," said Dr Sivan, who also touched upon the applications of space technology and how this technology is helping in the day to day activities of common man besides ensuring the safety of life and property during disaster situations.The ISRO Chairman also said that programmes like this would lead to national integration and nation ...
DRDO conducts successful flight test of high-speed expendable aerial target
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted a successful flight test of ABHYAS -- high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT) from Interim Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha."The flight test was tracked by various radars and electro-optic systems and proved its performance in fully autonomous waypoint navigation mode," a Defence Ministry release said.The pilotless target aircraft are used by the DRDO and the three services for testing their different types of missiles including air-to-air missiles and surface to air missiles.The ABHYAS is an advanced expendable target which can be used for simulating different types of aircraft and missiles."The configuration of ABHYAS is designed on an in-line small gas turbine engine and uses indigenously developed MEMS-based navigation system for its navigation and guidance," the release said.The performance of the system was as per simulations carried out and demonstrated the capability of ABHYAS to meet the mission ...
App found making fake calls on Android, iOS
A Delhi-based cybersecurity company claims to have discovered an application on Google Play Store and Apple App Store spoofs the user's identity and makes calls.
