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Facebook has been asked to pay $650 million by a federal court in US to settle a privacy lawsuit for allegedly using photo face-tagging and other biometric data without the permission of its users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZYpbbu

Britain to Offer Fast-Track Visas to Bolster Fintech Companies After Brexit

Britain has announced a fast-track visa scheme for jobs at fintech firms after a government-backed review warned that financial technology firms will struggle with Brexit and tougher competition for global talent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ktD4Ib

New Rules for Social Media, Online Streaming Platforms Could Threaten Free Expression in India, Say Critics

Critics have come down hard on a set of new rules announced by the government that could force social media and online streaming platforms to remove content it deems objectionable. Tech companies will also have to disclose the origin of a "mischievous tweet or message" if asked by a court or the government. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uADHVd

PlayStation Users to Get Free Games Until June as Part of 'Play at Home', PS Plus March Games Announced

Sony has brought back its ‘Play At Home’ initiative for a second year, where it gives away free games to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 gamers – regardless of them having an active PlayStation Plus subscription or not. Check out all the details here. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aVaz32

PlayStation Users to Get Free Games Until June as Part of 'Play at Home', PS Plus March Games Announced

Coinbase: Finding Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto Could Harm the Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and Ethereum markets could deteriorate if the identify of Bitcoin’s anonymous inventor Satoshi Nakamoto is revealed, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase warned in its initial public offering (IPO) filings submitted to the US Security Exchange Commission. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Ph7UZd

WandaVision Episode 8 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

WandaVision episode 8 post-credits scene gives us a potential new villain in White Vision, a reanimated corpse brought back to life by SWORD’s acting director Tyler Hayward (Josh Stamberg). WandaVision episode 9 release date is March 5. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ku5Qsu

WandaVision Episode 8 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

WandaVision Episode 8 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the Best Phone Under Rs. 25,000?

Samsung F62 price in India starts at Rs. 23,999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uB1unJ

Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the Best Phone Under Rs. 25,000?

Samsung F62 price in India starts at Rs. 23,999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uB1unJ

Google Asked by INS to Compensate Indian Newspapers for Using Their Content

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) asked Google to compensate Indian newspapers for using their content and insisted that the global search giant increase the publisher share of advertising revenue to 85 per cent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kpWZHY

Amazon Summer Appliance Fest Brings Impressive Discounts on ACs, Refrigerators, Coolers, More

Amazon Summer Appliance Fest sale is live till February 28 and brings up to 50 percent off on a wide array of summer appliances. The sale includes 10 percent discount with Axis Bank credit and debit cards, as well as EMI transactions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dLEdtl

BSNL Introduces Rs. 299, Rs. 399, Rs. 555 Broadband Plans With 10Mbps Speeds; to Go Live From March 1: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly introduced three new broadband plans including Rs. 299, Rs. 399, and Rs. 555. Check out all the details. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3r0HCs7

TikTok Parent ByteDance to Pay $92 Million in US Privacy Settlement

TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance has agreed to pay $92 million (roughly Rs. 670 crore) in a settlement to US users who are part of a class-action lawsuit alleging that the video-sharing app failed to get their consent to collect data in violation of a strict Illinois privacy law. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uu9rvf

Microsoft Failed to Shore Up Defences That Could Have Limited SolarWinds Hack, US Senator Says

Microsoft’s failure to fix known problems with its cloud software facilitated the massive SolarWinds hack that compromised at least nine federal government agencies, according to security experts and the office of US Senator Ron Wyden. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Ny9LZj

Facebook Launches Media Campaign to Defend Targeted Advertisements in Spat With Apple

Facebook is not backing down in its fight with Apple over a new privacy feature that could curb tracking needed for the social network's targeted advertisements, launching a major media campaign to defend a practice that is a big revenue generator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uHfPzp

Twitter Announces Super Follows Service to Charge Followers for Special Content in Revenue Push

Twitter said it plans to offer a subscription service in which users would pay for special content from high-profile accounts, part of an economic model to diversify its revenue. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aTdusX

Facebook Switches News Back on in Australia, Signs Content Deals With Three Local Publishers

Facebook ended a one-week blackout of Australian news on its popular social media site and announced preliminary commercial agreements with three small local publishers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2O3uhk4

Army of the Dead Trailer Teases Zack Snyder’s Netflix Zombie Heist Movie

The Army of the Dead trailer is here. Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Zack Snyder’s zombie heist film. Army of the Dead release date is May 21. Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, and Huma Qureshi are in Army of the Dead cast. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qXQRcs

PowerPlay: Internet Freedom Foundation Wants to Teach People About Privacy With Playing Cards

The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has launched PowerPlay, India’s first privacy card game. The designer of the game, Ishita Begani wanted to address this underlying problem of data awareness and increase the citizens’ awareness regarding the implications of the bill and push them towards voicing their opinions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZM82Sy

PowerPlay: Internet Freedom Foundation Wants to Teach People About Privacy With Playing Cards

PowerPlay: Internet Freedom Foundation Wants to Teach People About Privacy With Playing Cards

Google Recorder Web App Allows for Real-Time Transcriptions for Pixel Audio Recordings on Desktop

Google Recorder Web app is now live. Pixel phone users can get real-time transcriptions of audio recordings done from their smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bGW7L4

Social Media Intermediaries Must Appoint Grievance Officer as Government Issues Guidelines

The government announced new rules to curb misuse of social media platforms, as it mandated firms to appoint grievance officer, disclose the first originator of the mischievous information and remove, within 24 hours, content depicting nudity or morphed pictures of women. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NB5Ryw

Loki Release Date Set for June 11, a Month Later Than Originally Planned

Loki now has a release date: June 11. Marvel Studios announced Wednesday that the six-episode Tom Hiddleston series will premiere on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar in June, a month later than previously revealed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NZlUWZ

Nvidia Struggles to Keep Gaming Chips in Stock, Hopes to Counter With Special CMP Mining Chips

Nvidia forecast better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter revenue, with its flagship gaming chips expected to remain in tight supply for the next several months. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bEvQx4

Twitter Dispute: India Plans New Social Media Regulations to Remove Controversial Content

Chafing from a dispute with Twitter, India plans to oblige social media companies to erase contentious content fast and assist investigations, according to a draft regulation. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aPgQNE

Facebook Bans All Myanmar Military-Linked Accounts and Advertisements Following Coup-Induced Violence

Facebook announced it was banning all accounts linked to Myanmar’s military as well as ads from military-controlled companies in the wake of the army’s seizure of power on February 1. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uoz7Js

Facebook Pledges $1 Billion to Support News Media Over Next Three Years, Defends Australia Blackout

Facebook pledged to invest at least $1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,230 crore) to support journalism over the next three years as the social media giant defended its handling of a dispute with Australia over payments to media organisations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uwXCEk

Australia Passes Landmark Law Requiring Tech Firms to Pay for Content as Facebook Restores News Pages

Australia's parliament passed a landmark legislation requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37JJLkv

Twitter's New 'Hacked Materials' Warning Label Spotted on Tweets: Here's What It Means

Twitter seems to have started labelling tweets with its “hacking materials” warning that contain links to news stories based on hacked or leaked documents. The update is, however, not new as Twitter updated its policy for content related to hacked materials last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Pa6mAb

One of India’s First Auto Makers Plan a Tesla-Themed EV Comeback

There is a renewed public interest in KAB Menon’s car company Aravind Automobiles due to the efforts of his grandson Ratish Ramachandran who is looking to revive the brand and launch a battery electric vehicle (BEV). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/380rAXZ

One of India’s First Auto Makers Plan a Tesla-Themed EV Comeback

India Approves Rs. 7,350-Crore PLI Plan to Boost IT Product Exports

India approved a Rs. 7,350-Crore plan to boost local manufacturing and exports of IT products such as laptops, tablets, personal computers, and servers, the technology minister said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3knBZSf

RBI Has 'Major Concerns' Over Cryptocurrencies, Says Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has "major concerns" about cryptocurrencies, Governor Shaktikanta Das said, flagging potential risks to financial stability. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aKZ9yN

Lionsgate Play’s First Indian Original Is a Remake of Casual, Led by Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar

Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series is a remake of Casual, the critically-acclaimed American comedy-drama that ran for four seasons on Hulu. The Indian remake of Casual will have Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in lead roles, with Kunal Kohli as director. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NZQUG3

WandaVision’s ‘Agatha All Along’ Song Out on Spotify, Apple Music, Others

WandaVision’s “Agatha All Along” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and JioSaavn. Kathryn Hahn, who plays Agatha Harkness, sung “Agatha All Along.” Here are the “Agatha All Along” song lyrics. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZHRj2N

Amazon Fab Phones Fest, Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza 2021 Sales: Best Offers on Top Smartphones Today

Amazon Fab Phones Fest and Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sales are running this week with hundreds of deals on popular smartphones in India. We've handpicked the best offers on top mobile phones you can grab on Amazon and Flipkart today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dHqqUE

Amazon Fab Phones Fest, Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza 2021 Sales: Best Offers on Top Smartphones Today

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Nine New Photos Tease Marvel’s Next Disney+ Series

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premieres on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar March 19, and Marvel has seen fit to unveil nine first-look photos. They introduce the MCU’s newest character: Falcon’s sister Sarah Wilson (Adepero Oduye). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2P7UrTu

WandaVision Cinematographer Reveals the Secrets Behind Marvel Series’ Ever-Changing Looks

WandaVision cinematographer Jess Hall explains how he used Arri Alexa LF cameras, 47 different lenses (anamorphic, spherical, and custom-built), and a range of filmmaking techniques to achieve the different decades-spanning looks demanded by the MCU series every episode. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3snDse4

WandaVision Cinematographer Reveals the Secrets Behind Marvel Series’ Ever-Changing Looks

LinkedIn Says Technical Glitch on Platform Resolved Following Reports of Faulty Access to Site

LinkedIn, Microsoft’s professional networking site, said it had resolved a technical glitch on its platform, after thousands of users reported difficulties in accessing the website. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ki14hu

SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, CrowdStrike Defend Actions in Major Hack Against US Senate

Top executives at SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike defended their conduct in breaches blamed on Russian hackers and sought to shift responsibility elsewhere in testimony to a US Senate panel. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dAZlCG

Facebook Oversight Board Says It Received Appeal From 'User' in Donald Trump Ban Case

Facebook's oversight board has received a "user statement" for the case it is deciding about whether the social media company was right to indefinitely suspend former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, a board spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pM31nl

Google Said to Be Accused of Breaching Orders on Talks With News Publishers by France

French antitrust investigators have accused Google of failing to comply with the state competition authority's orders on how to conduct negotiations with news publishers over copyright, two sources who read the investigators' report said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37FqIre

India Saw Second Most Cyber Attacks in Asia in 2020: IBM Executive Sudeep Das on What Tech Companies Can Do

The report reveals that the most active ransomware group reported in 2020 was Sodinokibi (also known as REvil), accounting for 22 percent of all ransomware incidents that X-Force observed. It is estimated that Sodinokibi stole approximately 21.6TB of data from its victims, that nearly two-thirds of Sodinokibi victims paid ransom, and approximately 43 percent had their... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZMqw5s

Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts It Says Are Linked to Russia, Iran, Armenia

Twitter said on Tuesday it had taken down 373 accounts that it said had ties to Armenia, Iran, and Russia and had breached its platform manipulation policies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uuJXhk

Facebook Adds New Tools to Fight Online Child Exploitation, Will Remove Objectionable Accounts

Facebook said it is stepping up its fight against child abuse with new tools for spotting such content and tighter rules about what crosses the line. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qOCBCX

Facebook, Google Could Be Forced to Pay for News Content as Australia Is Expected to Pass Amendments

Australian lawmakers are expected to approve amendments to landmark legislation to force Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, despite opposition from some minor political parties. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Mkagp7

Justice League Snyder Cut Hero Cameo Will ‘Blow Fans’ Minds’: Report

Justice League Snyder Cut ending has a cameo by a superhero that will “blow hard-core fans’ minds”. Snyder revealed that he isn’t getting paid for Justice League Snyder Cut. He also said that he’s never seen Joss Whedon’s Justice League. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3unZYFE

Justice League Snyder Cut Hero Cameo Will ‘Blow Fans’ Minds’: Report

After Facebook, Twitter Ban, Donald Trump Fans and Extremists Turn Elsewhere

Gab instead of Twitter, MeWe over Facebook, Telegram for messaging and Discord for insiders – banned from mainstream platforms, US conspiracy and supremacist movements, many of which support Donald Trump, have shifted to networks that are more confidential and harder to regulate. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qNRIMR

Alphabet Said to Be in Talks With Spanish Publishers to Bring Google News Back

Google is negotiating individual licensing deals with a divided Spanish news industry that could allow the US tech giant's news service to resume in the country, three sources close to the matter said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3skxTxe

Microsoft, EU Publishers Seek Australia-Style News Payments From Big Tech Platforms

Microsoft is teaming up with European publishers to push for a system to make big tech platforms pay for news, raising the stakes in the brewing battle led by Australia to get Facebook and Google to pay for journalism. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3siG2SD

Google to Resume Political Advertisements in US, Easing Ban Imposed Last Month Over Capitol Violence

Google said it would lift its ban on political advertisements on its platform imposed last month following the turmoil surrounding the violent uprising at the US Capitol. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37EZDVk

Facebook to Restore Australia News Pages as Deal Reached on Media Payment Law

Facebook said it will lift a contentious ban on Australian news pages "in the coming days," after the government agreed to amend a world-first media law fiercely opposed by the tech giant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aLg5Fo

Spotify Launches Into 85 New Markets in ‘Next Few Days’

Spotify is expanding to 85 new markets in the “next few days” across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America, co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek announced at its online-only Stream On event on Monday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dCZeX2

Spotify Will Soon Be Available in Hindi

The Spotify app will soon be available in Hindi. At its online-only Stream On event on Monday, Spotify announced that Hindi is part of a wave of 36 new languages coming soon to Spotify, alongside the likes of Romanian and Swahili. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dD3QNa

Spotify HiFi Lossless Tier Coming Later in 2021

Spotify is getting into the high-quality audio business with Spotify HiFi. At its online-only Stream On event on Monday, Spotify announced Spotify HiFi, a new lossless tier that will be priced at higher than the existing Spotify Premium subscription. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37DdH1w

Spotify Clips Brings Instagram Stories Format to Spotify for Artists

Spotify is jumping on the “Stories” bandwagon with Spotify Clips. At its online-only Stream On event on Monday, Spotify announced Spotify Clips — à la Snapchat and Instagram Stories — that will be available on Spotify artist pages. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qJSFpy

Watch Dogs: Legion Online Is Out March 9. Here’s What You Should Know

Watch Dogs: Legion online release date in March 9. Here, I talk about Watch Dogs: Legion online game modes, gameplay, and what you can expect when the multiplayer update drops on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One S/X, Xbox Series S/X, Stadia, and Amazon Luna. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Nt5xlv

Watch Dogs: Legion Online Is Out March 9. Here’s What You Should Know

Watch Dogs: Legion Online Is Out March 9. Here’s What You Should Know

Government Sites Said to Have Critical Vulnerabilities; NCIIPC and CERT-in Step In: Reports

Sakura Samurai, a researchers’ collective, found a host of critical vulnerabilities in dozens of government-run Web services, more than half of which reportedly belonged to state governments. Check out how the issue was brought under the attention of the Indian government for remedial actions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uoIGIz

Netflix Can Now Automatically Download Movies and TV Shows for You

Netflix’s Downloads for You can now automatically download movies and TV shows that you might like. Here’s how to set up this advanced Smart Downloads feature in the Netflix app. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZDZXPD

Chinese Spyware Code ‘Jian’ Was Copied From America's National Security Agency, Researchers Say

Chinese spies used code first developed by the US National Security Agency to support their hacking operations, Israeli researchers said, another indication of how malicious software developed by governments can boomerang against their creators. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NPg9L8

Apple Lends Manufacturing Help as Nasal Swab Maker COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million Kits

Apple said nasal swab maker COPAN Diagnostics has shipped 15 million COVID-19 sample collection kits to hospitals in California, Texas and other US states, bolstered by manufacturing help from the tech giant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3umhI4k

Bitcoin Slips Sharply From Record High of $58,354 Within a Day

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday after surging to a record $58,354 (roughly Rs. 42 lakh) a day earlier, as a selloff in global equities curbed risk appetite. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kdDtOM

Future-Reliance Deal: Supreme Court Said to Bar Final Tribunal Ruling on $3.4-Billion Deal

India's Supreme Court barred a final ruling by a tribunal reviewing Future Group's $3.4 billion (roughly Rs. 24,640 crore) sale of retail assets until the top court hears objections from aggrieved partner Amazon, three sources said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qGRrLO

Social Media Posts Must Prominently Label Promotional Content: ASCI Issues Draft Guidelines for Influencers

ASCI has put together a set of proposed guidelines for social media influencers, saying that all promotional content must carry disclosure labels on all platforms, for easy understanding of viewers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3kmXPFL

Future-Reliance Deal: Supreme Court Issues Notice on Amazon’s Plea on Court Order to Maintain Status Quo

The Supreme Court sought responses from Future Retail and others on Amazon's plea against the Delhi High Court direction to maintain status quo on the Future-Reliance deal. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k983Jw

Army of the Dead Release Date Set for May 21 on Netflix

Army of the Dead — Zack Snyder’s Netflix zombie heist film — now has a release date: May 21. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OR6HYe

Army of the Dead Release Date Set for May 21 on Netflix

Army of the Dead — Zack Snyder’s Netflix zombie heist film — now has a release date: May 21. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OR6HYe

Clubhouse Chats Get Breached as a User Streams Audio Feeds From Multiple Rooms, Raising Security Concerns

A week after popular audio chatroom app Clubhouse said it was taking steps to ensure user data couldn’t be stolen by malicious hackers or spies, at least one attacker has proven the platform’s live audio can be siphoned. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MbZhhj

Facebook News Blackout: Australia Won’t Advertise COVID-19 Vaccine on Social Media Platform

Australia's government pledged a publicity campaign for its rollout of COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday – but not in Facebook advertisements, as a feud continues over the social media giant blocking news content from its platform in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dxjhpR

Facebook Takes Down Main Page of Myanmar Military Over Incitement of Violence

Facebook deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under its standards prohibiting the incitement of violence, the company said, a day after two protesters were killed when police opened fire at a demonstration against the February 1 coup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3unlPx1

Facebook News Blackout: Australia Won’t Change Planned Content Law Despite Block

Australia will not change proposed laws that would make Google and Facebook pay news outlets for content, a senior lawmaker said, despite vocal opposition from the Big Tech firms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sfIJUZ

How to Chat With Yourself on WhatsApp to Take Notes, Make Lists, or Save Important Links

Chatting with yourself on WhatsApp is useful for multiple reasons. It enables you to share and save links that you may want to look at later. This feature also lets you make grocery lists and to-do tasks and share files across devices easily. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can chat with yourself on WhatsApp for taking notes and making lists. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZDY9Gc

How to Chat With Yourself on WhatsApp to Take Notes, Make Lists, or Save Important Links

Best Photo Editor Apps for Android: Lightroom, Snapseed, PicsArt, More

Check out our list of the best five photo editor apps for Android users. While all of these apps are available as a free download on Google Play store, some of them come with in-app purchases to unlock premium features. Here are the best photo editor apps for Android. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qH80ae

Best Photo Editor Apps for Android: Lightroom, Snapseed, PicsArt, More

Best Video Editor Apps for Android: InShot, PowerDirector, Quik, and More

We have compiled a list of the five best video editing apps for Android users that are free to download. These apps have been collated by skimming through the top video editing apps list on Google Play store and seeing the ‘Editors’ Choice’ recommendations. Here are the best video editor apps for Android users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qERA2f

Best Video Editor Apps for Android: InShot, PowerDirector, Quik, and More

Best Photo Editor Apps for iPhone: From Adobe Lightroom to VSCO, Which One Should You Pick?

Looking for some of the best photo editor apps for your iPhone to fine tune your shots? Here is our list of the best photo editor apps that you can download on your iPhone today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bu14XA

Best Photo Editor Apps for iPhone: From Adobe Lightroom to VSCO, Which One Should You Pick?

Twitter to Continue Allowing Posts From Anonymous Accounts Amid Pressure from Premier League Stars Over Abuse

Twitter will continue to allow people to post from anonymous accounts despite protests from Premier League chiefs over the abuse suffered by several of their star players on the platform. "We believe everyone has the right to share their voice without requiring a government ID to do so,” said Twitter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37vx9gF

Facebook Has 'Tentatively Friended' Us Again, Says Australia After Site Blocks News

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that Facebook was back at the negotiating table after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZuYhYG

Google AI Chief Apologises for Timnit Gebru’s Acrimonious Exit in Email to Staff

Google CEO Sundar Pichai in an email to staff acknowledged the fault in Timnit Gebru’s acrimonious exit and said Google will start grading executives based on workforce diversity goals and increase human resources staffing. The email included comments by Jeff Dean, who leads the company’s AI and research efforts, saying he was sorry for how he handled Gebru’s ex... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bkcUnm

Google Fires AI Ethics Lead Margaret Mitchell After Timnit Gebru as Dispute Over Research Grows

Google has fired Margaret Mitchell, another top AI ethics researcher and leader, months after dismissing Timnit Gebru. Google said in a statement that Mitchell violated the company's code of conduct and security policies by moving electronic files outside the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k2FFsA

WandaVision Episode 7 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

WandaVision episode 7 post-credits scene finds Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) snooping around, being caught by Pietro Maximoff (Evan Peters), and falling under Agatha Harkness’ (Kathryn Hahn) spell. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3azH1aZ

WandaVision Episode 7 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

WandaVision Episode 7 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Elon Musk Says Bitcoin ‘Less Dumb Form of Liquidity Than Cash’, He Defends Tesla’s $1.5-Billion Investment

Elon Musk took to Twitter on Friday to say that Bitcoin “is simply a less dumb form of liquidity than cash.” He responded to a Bloomberg TV interview of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and wrote, “Having some Bitcoin, which is simply a less dumb form of liquidity than cash, is adventurous enough for an S&P500 company.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aBwj41

WandaVision Episode 7 Recap: A Magical Duo

WandaVision episode 7 review: Agnes / Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) reveals herself as the WandaVision villain, while Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) reveals that she too has superpowers. Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) is going to need some saving. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pAieYO

Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Rejected by French Village on Installation of Antennas

Saint-Senier-de-Beuvron, population 350, is none too thrilled to have been picked as a ground station for Musk's Starlink project for broadband from space. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37w2ujo

Office 2021 With Dark Mode Support Announced, Microsoft to Begin Rollout Later This Year

In a blog post, Microsoft has announced that Office 2021 and Office 2021 LTSC version will be available later this year. An exact rollout timeline hasn’t been announced and details about new features will also be revealed closer to general availability. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k9LBzZ

Google Revamps AI Teams in Wake of Researcher Timnit Gebru’s Departure

Google restructured its responsible artificial intelligence efforts to centralise teams under a single executive, Marian Croak, in a move by the Internet giant to stabilise groups working on ethics research and products after months of chaos. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pDp6Ex

Apple Could Be Looking to Develop 6G Wireless Technology, Posts Job Listings for Engineers

Apple launched its first iPhone handsets with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now it’s looking to start work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity, or 6G, indicating it wants to be a leader in the technology rather than relying on other companies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3u6aH7o

Mortal Kombat Trailer Promises a Bloody, Action Movie True to the Games

The Mortal Kombat trailer has arrived. Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a two-and-a-half-minute first trailer for its R-rated (certified “A” in India) adaptation of the Mortal Kombat video game series, which features an action-packed and bloody look at the fantasy movie. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pB7adT

Facebook Inflated Its Advertising Audiences to Generate More Revenue, Companies Say in Lawsuit

Facebook knew that its estimates of user numbers were unreliable and artificially high but ignored the problem in order to generate more advertising revenue, companies said in legal documents. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dt68OG

Facebook Australia News Blackout: UK Lawmaker Says Time to Get Tough Against ‘Bully Boy Action’

Facebook's move to block all news content in Australia is an attempt to bully a democracy and will stiffen the resolve of legislators across the world to get tough with the tech giants, a senior British lawmaker said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s5ZtxP

Amazon India’s Alleged Strategy to Dodge Regulators Said to Be Investigated by Enforcement Directorate

India's federal financial crime-fighting agency will examine findings in a Reuters report that revealed that Amazon has for years given preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform and used them to circumvent the country's foreign investment rules, a senior agency source said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ay7iGL

Kalashnikov Woos Gadget Lovers With Ultima Shotgun That Syncs With Smartphones, Eyes Production in India

Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov plans to start making its AK-203 assault rifle in India this year and wants to attract a wider audience with a hi-tech shotgun, chief executive Dmitry Tarasov said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qz1YbN

WandaVision Episode 7 Goes Full Modern Family in New Clip

WandaVision episode 7 drops later on Friday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, and Marvel has released a one-minute clip that reveals WandaVision episode 7 will draw off modern-day sitcoms such as Modern Family. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pz00qr

Facebook News Blackout: Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison Commits to Content Payment Law

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed to press ahead with laws to force Facebook to pay news outlets for content, saying he had received support from world leaders after the social media giant blacked out all media. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ORsrU1

Facebook Urged by Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison to Lift News Blockade, Calls Move a ‘Threat’

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged Facebook to lift its blockade of Australian users and return to the negotiating table with news publishing businesses, warning that other countries would follow his government’s example in making digital giants pay for journalism. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37ruzIx

WhatsApp to Move Ahead With Privacy Update Despite Backlash, Will Display Banner With Additional Information

WhatsApp said it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace" and will also display a banner providing additional information. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3drUx2c

Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs Will Testify About Misinformation Before US Congress

The chief executives of Alphabet, Facebook, and Twitter will testify before a US House panel on March 25 on "misinformation and disinformation plaguing online platforms." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pykr71

For All Mankind Season 2 Review: Lunar Cold War Heats Up

For All Mankind season 2 review: the Apple TV+ series jumps to 1983 with Cold War-era tensions at their peak, as the Americans and Soviets clash on the Moon. Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Wrenn Schmidt, Sarah Jones, and Shantel VanSanten lead For All Mankind cast. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37oQW11

IPL 2021 Auction: How to Watch Live

IPL 2021 auction kicks off 3pm IST on Thursday, February 18 in Chennai. The live stream of the IPL 2021 auction is available on Disney+ Hotstar. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3avqvJf

YouTube Brings Updates to Enhance Experience for Creators and Viewers; YouTube Shorts Launches in US

YouTube is bringing a range of new updates to enhance the experience of both creators and viewers on the platform globally. YouTube Shorts is also coming to the US in March. The feature has been under testing in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Zye88J

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Reclaims Title of World's Richest After Elon Musk Slips

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person, as his company shares slid to make way for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to reclaim the top spot. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OK2ful

Clubhouse Emerges as Platform for Thai Dissidents, Government Issues Warning

Thailand warned users of Clubhouse not to break the law after the audio social media app emerged almost overnight as a platform for discussion of the monarchy, the latest example of the fast-growing app drawing the ire of governments in Asia. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZofgvI

Google Classroom, Google Meet Gets Updated With Over 50 Features for Students and Educators

Google today announced more than 50 new features to its products including Google Classroom and Google Meet. Google has also rebranded its existing G Suite for Education as Google Workspace for Education. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k2K2nA

Amazon Sued by New York State Over COVID-19 Safety Protocols

The New York attorney general is suing Amazon over COVID-19 safety protocols, accusing the company of being more concerned with making money than protecting its workers from getting sick. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bk9Vei

Mortal Kombat Trailer Release Date Set for Thursday

The first Mortal Kombat trailer will release on Thursday, February 18, Warner Bros. has announced. It will be available at 10:30pm IST/ 9am PT/ 5pm GMT. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jZxVaB

Hike CEO Aims to Rival Facebook With Vibe Social Networking Platform and Rush Gaming Portal

Kavin Bharti Mittal, a scion of the family behind India’s second-biggest wireless operator, is planning to revive his struggling technology startup Hike through two new platforms – Vibe and Rush. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ax1o90

Microsoft Teams Hit by Potential Networking Issues, Company Says ‘Mostly Resolved’

Microsoft said it had mostly resolved the technical issue that delayed message delivery on its widely used Teams workplace messaging app earlier on Wednesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3u9nC8Q

Google Strikes Deal With News Corp as Australia Pushes for Payment Regulation

News Corp struck a global news deal with Google, the Rupert Murdoch-controlled media company said, in one of the most extensive deals of its kind with big tech. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s2nbel

Amazon India Responds to Report on Secret Strategy to Dodge Regulators as Retailer Group Calls for Ban

A leading group of Indian retailers on Wednesday urged the government to ban the local operations of Amazon, after a report said that the US e-commerce giant has for years given preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform and used them to circumvent the country's strict foreign investment regulations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qyybQp

Facebook Blocks News Sharing on Platform in Australia Over Media Payment Law

Facebook announced it has blocked Australians from viewing and sharing news on the platform because of proposed laws in the country to make digital giants pay for journalism. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pwfkEq

Amazon India Said to Have Deployed Secret Strategy to Dodge Regulators

Amazon has been giving preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform, suggest internal company documents reviewed by Reuters. The e-commerce giant is said to have publicly misrepresented its ties with these sellers and used them to circumvent increasingly tough foreign investment rules. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qvsi6v

Elon Musk's SpaceX Raises $850 Million in Fresh Funding: Report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly completed an equity funding round of $850 million (roughly Rs. 6,190 crore) that sent its valuation to about $74 billion (roughly Rs. 5,39,000 crore) last week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s4nO7w

Google to Invest $75 Million in Coronavirus-Hit Small Businesses

Google is teaming up with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and two other organisations in Latin America and Asia to provide $75 million (roughly Rs. 545 crore) in funding to small- and medium-sized companies suffering from the impact of COVID-19. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZoEWbF

Digital Intelligence Unit Planned by Government to Help Deal With Fraudulent Transactions and Telecom Frauds

The government is setting up a nodal agency called Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to work with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and telecom service providers for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom resources. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the ris... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qxvcrE

Is Samsung Galaxy S21+ the Perfect Flagship for Most Indians?

Samsung Galaxy S21+ price in India starts at Rs. 81,999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37oKNSN

Is Samsung Galaxy S21+ the Perfect Flagship for Most Indians?

Samsung Galaxy S21+ price in India starts at Rs. 81,999. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37oKNSN

Facebook Fined EUR 7 Million Over Improper Data Use by Italian Watchdog

Facebook was fined EUR 7 million (roughly Rs. 61 crore) by an Italian watchdog for not complying with a request by the regulator to correct improper commercial practices in the group's treatment of user data. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3drDf5D

Microsoft Edge Gets Kids Mode for Safer Browsing, Adaptive Notification Requests Feature for Select Pop-Ups

Microsoft Edge Kids Mode has been introduced to offer Web browsing in a child-friendly, customisable manner. Microsoft Edge has also rolled out adaptive notification requests that studies crowdsourced data to stop showing notification requests from websites that other users don’t prefer to see. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qsoao1

Royal Enfield ‘Make It Yours’ Is a Unique Online Tool That Lets You Customise and Book Your New Motorcycle

In a move that will appeal to many in this new era of social distancing, Royal Enfield now allows you to customise and book your new motorcycle entirely online using the ‘Make It Yours’ Configurator. The tool is available on the website, as well as through an app. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NzUzu0

Royal Enfield ‘Make It Yours’ Is a Unique Online Tool That Lets You Customise and Book Your New Motorcycle

ACT Fibernet Revises Plans in Bengaluru, Offers Higher FUP Limit at the Same Cost

ACT Fibernet has revised its plans in Bengaluru. The cheapest plan offered by ACT in Bengaluru costs Rs. 710 and now brings 500GB of monthly data that is double from what it was previously offering. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bc9McZ

Royal Enfield ‘Make It Yours’ Is a Unique Online Tool That Lets You Customise and Book Your New Motorcycle

WandaVision to Kick Off MCU Phase 4 Docuseries Assembled on March 12

Assembled, a Marvel Studios behind-the-scenes docuseries, kicks off March 12 with Assembled: The Making of WandaVision. More episodes to follow after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Loki, Shang-Chi, Eternals, Ms. Marvel, and Hawkeye later in 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37mS3OP

eBay-Adevinta Deal: UK Watchdog Voices Concern Over $9.2-Billion Acquisition

Britain's competition watchdog raised concerns over Adevinta's planned acquisition of US e-commerce group eBay's classified advertisements business. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3u3xoJn

Google News Content Payment Row: Australia Says New Laws Already Working

Australia said promised laws forcing tech giants to pay media outlets for content had already succeeded after reports that publisher and broadcaster Nine Entertainment agreed on a licensing deal with Google. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bc4jD9

Amazon Quietly Acquires Australia-Based Shopify Rival Selz

Amazon has quietly purchased the Australia-based e-commerce platform Selz that enables businesses to build their own online stores. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZkTk4E

5G Phones May Interfere With Aircraft Altitude Instruments, French Regulator Says

The latest generation of smartphones, 5G, can interfere with aircraft altitude instruments, the French Civil Aviation Authority warned as it recommended they should be turned off during flight. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jWWNQq

Bitcoin Crosses $50,000 as It Wins More Mainstream Acceptance

Bitcoin rose above $50,000 (roughly Rs. 36 lakh) on Tuesday for the first time, adding steam to a rally fuelled by signs that the world's biggest cryptocurrency is gaining acceptance among mainstream investors and companies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NgSHXg

TikTok's US Advertisement Business Roars Back as Donald Trump's Threats Recede

While the Biden administration pauses a government lawsuit filed by Trump officials, corporate sponsors have raced back to TikTok, booking advertising campaigns and experimenting with new ways to reach consumers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3b5dhC0

Future Group Creditors Said to Scramble to Recover $2.5 Billion Loans Amid Reliance Deal Woes

Future Group's creditors are exploring options to recover more than $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 18,180 crores) in loans, amid worries the Indian retailer's planned sale of assets to Reliance Industries could fail, four bankers with knowledge of the matter said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s1ZxP5

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Gives Us More of the Titular Battle

A new Godzilla vs. Kong trailer has dropped. HBO Max and Legendary Pictures have unveiled a new minute-long teaser for Godzilla vs. Kong that reiterates Kong’s bond with the young girl Jia (Kaylee Hottle) and gives us new shots of the fights between Godzilla and Kong. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ppmR7G

Telenor Stops Listing Myanmar Internet Outages Citing Fears for Employees After Military Coup

Telenor said that concerns for its employees' safety had stopped it from listing forced Internet outages in Myanmar following the February 1 military coup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jSutyt

Parler Relaunches After Being Forced Offline Over US Capitol Violence Incitements

Parler, the social network platform popular with supporters of Donald Trump, announced it had relaunched after being forced offline over incitements to violence on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3anA2BQ

Elon Musk Invites Russia President Vladimir Putin to a Clubhouse Chat, Kremlin Says ‘Interested’

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was interested in tech billionaire Elon Musk's proposal that the two men chat on the audio chat app Clubhouse. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bfDXQK

Twitter a Goldmine for Tracking Consumer Mood on Prices, Bank of Italy Finds

The Bank of Italy said a set of experimental indicators it created from the content of millions of tweets accurately tracked consumer mood on price, offering scope for a powerful new monetary policy tool. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aibMRM

Google to Pay EUR 1.1-Million Fine Over Hotel Ranking Practices, French Finance Ministry Says

Google Ireland and Google France have agreed to pay a EUR 1.1-million (roughly Rs. 10 crore) fine after a probe found that Google's hotel rankings could be misleading for consumers, France's finance ministry and fraud watchdog said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jSuwu4

WhatsApp, Centre Gets Supreme Court Notice on Plea Over Lower Privacy Standards for Indian Users

The Supreme Court asked the Centre and WhatsApp to reply to a fresh plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indians in comparison to European users saying it is the duty of the judiciary to protect citizens' privacy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3psHDni

SolarWinds Hack Was 'Largest and Most Sophisticated Attack' Ever, Microsoft President Brad Smith Says

A hacking campaign that used a US tech company as a springboard to compromise a raft of US government agencies is "the largest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen," Microsoft President Brad Smith said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37fzKLq

Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Sets Up Zack Snyder’s Age of Heroes

The Justice League Snyder Cut trailer is here, as promised. HBO Max and Warner Bros. have unveiled a new two-minute trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League that features Joker (Jared Leto), Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) among others. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2N9G14D

Elon Musk Says He Supports Top Dogecoin Holders Selling Most of Their Coins

Elon Musk said that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of their coins, adding that he felt too much concentration in dogecoin was the "real issue." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3b5vVK7

Google Strikes Deal With Australian News Outlet Amid Content Payment Row

Australia's Seven West Media became the country's first major news outlet to strike a licensing deal with Google, as the government pushes ahead with a law that would force the Internet giant to pay media companies for content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qz4ejr

Bored of Default Signal Stickers? Here’s How You Can Download and Create More Stickers

Signal comes with a very few sticker packs. Here’s how you can download interesting stickers and create some of your own. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37chAKF

Bored of Default Signal Stickers? Here’s How You Can Download and Create More Stickers

Signal comes with a very few sticker packs. Here’s how you can download interesting stickers and create some of your own. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37chAKF

How to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

In this article, we are detailing steps to let you use Signal on your laptop or PC. You need the app on your Android phone or iPhone to enable access to your Signal account on your computer. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37cNvus

How to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

How to Move WhatsApp Groups to Signal

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide to help you move your WhatsApp groups to Signal. The steps are applicable to both Android and iOS users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LPDPyD

How to Move WhatsApp Groups to Signal

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide to help you move your WhatsApp groups to Signal. The steps are applicable to both Android and iOS users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LPDPyD

How to Slow Down and Speed Up Videos in Adobe Premiere Pro

Slowing down or speeding up videos is very easy if you use the right method. Here’s how to adjust video clip speed on Adobe Premiere Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pdRiOg

How to Slow Down and Speed Up Videos in Adobe Premiere Pro

Slowing down or speeding up videos is very easy if you use the right method. Here’s how to adjust video clip speed on Adobe Premiere Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pdRiOg

How to Change Language Settings on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram are among the largest social networking platforms and they allow people from all over the world to connect with each other. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3daE1DE

How to Change Language Settings on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram are among the largest social networking platforms and they allow people from all over the world to connect with each other. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3daE1DE

Jio, Vi, and Airtel eSIM: What Is It, How to Activate eSIM

Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Airtel offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. You can follow the step by step guide to activate your eSIM on iPhones, Samsung phones, Pixel phones, and Motorola Razr phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tUqFRX

Jio, Vi, and Airtel eSIM: What Is It, How to Activate eSIM

Amazon Faces Biggest Union Push in Its History

Amazon workers are holding a vote in the US state of Alabama in the biggest unionisation push the e-commerce giant has faced since it was founded in 1995. A majority of the 6,000 employees have to vote “yes" in order to unionise. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ddljeG

Amazon Faces Biggest Union Push in Its History

Amazon Faces Biggest Union Push in Its History

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in Talks to Testify at House Hearing in March: Report

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will testify at a House of Representatives hearing as early as March, according to a report by Politico. The report does not say what the exact focus of the hearing will be. It says the appearance of Facebook and Twitter CEOs could be contingent on them testifying jointly alongside Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3d9LuCU

Google Signs $76 Million Deal With French Publishers for News Snippets in Search

Google has signed a $76 million deal with a consortium of 121 French news publishers to use news snippets in search, according to documents seen by Reuters. The move has infuriated many other French outlets, including AFP, which deemed it unfair and opaque. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dapyb4

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which Is the Best Gaming Console for India?

Is India ready for next-gen gaming consoles? PS5 vs Xbox Series X price in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qft47r

Amazon to Integrate Pantry Within Fresh Store in India, Two-Hour Delivery Offered to Customers

Amazon will integrate its Pantry services within its Fresh store in select cities in India where the latter is available. Until now, Amazon Pantry and Amazon Fresh were two separate sections within the app or the website. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aVIk3e

WandaVision Episode 6 Recap: Trick or Treat

WandaVision episode 6 review: Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) shows how powerful she is as Vision (Paul Bettany) tries to uncover the Westview anamoly, in a Halloween-themed episode of the MCU series on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qlhNTu

WandaVision Episode 6 Recap: Trick or Treat

WandaVision Episode 6 Recap: Trick or Treat

Leher App Is an Indian Alternative to Clubhouse: How to Sign Up and Use

Leher app has started gaining attention among Indian users as being a local alternative to Clubhouse. But how can you sign up on Leher and use it as a discussion platform? Here are the answers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aXqHQj

Leher App Is an Indian Alternative to Clubhouse: How to Sign Up and Use

Facebook, Google News Content Payment: Australia to Introduce Landmark Legislation Next Week

Australia will introduce landmark legislation to force Google and Facebook to pay publishers and broadcasters for content next week, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tPyvwc

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Jay-Z Announce Bitcoin Endowment 'Btrust' With Initial Focus on India, Africa

Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey on Friday announced his Bitcoin endowment called Btrust. For this, Dorsey said that he along with American rapper Shawn Corey Carter — famously known as Jay-Z — were giving BTC 500 (roughly Rs. 172 crores). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aWZzBd

Twitter, Centre Get Supreme Court Notice on Plea Seeking Mechanism on Content Regulation

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Twitter India on a plea seeking a mechanism for regulating content and advertisements spreading hatred through fake news and instigative messages via bogus accounts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OxYlVp

Valentine's Day 2021: Dating Apps You Need to Try Out if You Are Looking to Form New Connections

As the pandemic-hit 2020 drove us all back to the confined spaces of our home, meeting new people and going on dates became a challenge. Here are five dating apps that could help you form some new connections and friendships this Valentine's Day. We have narrowed down to these apps based on app store ratings and reviews of the apps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3d4V1ex

Valentine's Day 2021: Dating Apps You Need to Try Out if You Are Looking to Form New Connections

Valentine's Day 2021: Dating Apps You Need to Try Out if You Are Looking to Form New Connections

Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd Becomes a Rare Female Billionaire Following IPO

Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd is now valued at $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 10,920 crores), following the trading debut of the dating app. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aWGq29

Bitcoin Climbs to All-Time High as Wall Street Player BNY Mellon Jumps on Cryptocurrency Bandwagon

Bitcoin and other crypto currencies took another leap towards the financial mainstream when Wall Street player BNY Mellon announced plans to accept digital currencies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LIdYbI

Instagram Blocks Robert F. Kennedy Jr Over COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

Instagram banned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, from repeatedly posting misinformation about vaccine safety and COVID-19. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qgdrN8

Facebook Touts Fighting Abuse During US Capitol Attack, Helped Police Identify Rioters From Posted Photos

Facebook touted its progress in curbing content likely to stoke violence, including before, during and since the deadly US Capitol attack that has Donald Trump facing a second impeachment trial. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MXEoXE

Disney+ Hotstar Has 28 Million Paid Subscribers, Pushes Disney+ to 94.9 Million

Disney+ Hotstar now has around 28 million paid subscribers, taking the global subscriber base of Disney+ up to 94.9 million. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tK2PZ4

Microsoft Backs Search Engines Paying for News Worldwide Despite Opposition From Facebook and Google

Microsoft lobbied for other countries to follow Australia's lead in calling for news outlets to be paid for stories published online, a move opposed by Facebook and Google. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/379t0Po

Amazon, Salvatore Ferragamo Sue Firms and People Over Counterfeit Products

Amazon and Italian fashion group Salvatore Ferragamo jointly sued several individuals and entities, mainly based in China, for allegedly selling counterfeit Ferragamo belts on its online retail store. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rDnkoy

TikTok Signs Deal With UEFA to Become EURO 2020 Global Sponsor

TikTok will be the global sponsor for the rescheduled Euro 2020 soccer tournament set to begin in June this year, the sport's European governing body UEFA announced on. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jFUVLC

Twitter to Add More Labels Identifying World Leaders and Government Accounts

Twitter said it will next week add labels to identify more state-affiliated accounts, including world leaders' personal accounts, to give users more context for geopolitical conversations on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qi0mDg

How to Watch India vs England Live Stream

India and England’s four-match Test series, split across Chennai and Ahmedabad, is available on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV in India, All4 in the UK, Hotstar in USA, and Foxtel Now/ Kayo Sports in Australia. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ab9u6J

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Social Media Services Like Facebook, Twitter Need Clear Laws on Free Speech

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said social media services like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube need clearer laws and rules to govern whether controversial accounts have a place on their services, rather than being asked to make free-speech decisions themselves. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rJPj64

Twitter Witholds Rajya Sabha MP Sukhram Singh Yadav’s Account: Report

Twitter has blocked the account of Rajya Sabha member Sukhram Singh Yadav, as per a report. This move follows a response from the social media platform to the government order to block over 1,000 accounts that allegedly spread misinformation over farmers protesting the new farm laws. Twitter hasn’t yet offered a reason behind the block. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2OrZldI

Twitter CFO Says Donald Trump Is Off Platform for Good, Even if He Runs Again

Twitter will not allow former US President Donald Trump back on the platform even if he runs for office again, the company's chief financial officer said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tMjvzd

Amazon Said to Appeal to Supreme Court in Future-Reliance Deal Dispute

Amazon has mounted a legal challenge against its partner Future Group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,750 crores) retail assets sale in India's Supreme Court, three sources said, marking the US firm's latest effort to block the deal. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p945BD

Tencent Executive Held by China Over Links to Corruption Case: Report

An executive at Tencent has been held by Chinese authorities as part of a probe into a high-profile corruption case involving one of China's former top law-enforcement officials, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a7KSM9

SolarWinds Hack Response Leader Named by White House Amid Criticism

After members of Congress criticised the US response to a massive breach of government departments and private corporations discovered late last year, the White House announced that a senior national security official had been leading the effort since the first day of the Biden administration. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3d23XRZ

Zynga Rides FarmVille 3 and Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Boosts to Forecast Strong Bookings for 2021

Zynga forecast annual net bookings above Wall Street estimates, betting on the launch of its upcoming FarmVille game and strong in-game spending in its existing titles such as Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rzzBKG

Instagram Vows Clampdown After Racist Abuse of Premier League Players

Instagram announced new measures to tackle online abuse on Wednesday following a spate of "horrifying" racist attacks on Premier League footballers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rHgTkq

Koo, Indian Twitter Lookalike, Exposing Users’ Personal Data, Claims French Hacker

Koo, an Indian alternative to Twitter, is exposing its users’ personal data, claims French security researcher Robert Baptiste, who goes by the pseudonym Elliot Alderson (@fs0c131y on Twitter). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aUoW6v

Facebook May Have Vastly Overpaid in Data Privacy Settlement, Court Filing Shows

Facebook may have paid $4.9 billion (roughly Rs. 35,680 crore) more than the maximum penalty it faced under a settlement agreement with regulators related to allegations it mishandled user privacy, according to a court ruling. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jDv72J

Facebook Rolls Out News Feeds With Less Politics, in Line With Zuckerberg’s Plan to Reduce Seditious Content

Facebook said it began rolling out news feeds with less political subject matter in line with a plan outlined by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to reduce inflammatory content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2NdEsCk

Microsoft Approached Pinterest in Recent Months About Potential Deal: Report

Microsoft approached Pinterest in recent months about a potential deal to acquire the $51-billion (roughly Rs. 3,71,320 crores) social media company, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MNq2ZY

Facebook Building Clubhouse-Like Audio Chat Product: Report

Facebook is building a new audio chat product similar to audio-based social network Clubhouse, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pawVSa

Twitter Slammed by Government Over Account Blocking Row, Lawmakers Spark Exodus to Rival Koo

Twitter was rebuked by the government for not complying with its orders to take down certain content and warned the social media giant that it needs to obey local laws, even as the country’s lawmakers urged their followers to switch to home-grown rival Koo. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a6W3Vp

Twitter Exploring Feature to Let Users Receive Payments From Followers, CEO Jack Dorsey Says

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said the company is exploring allowing its users to receive tips, or digital payments, from their followers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LEK4Ff

Koo App: From How to Download Koo to App Features, Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Indian Alternative to Twitter

Koo is the Indian alternative to Twitter that wants to focus on an AatmaNirbhar Bharat, by offering a microblogging experience in Indian languages, by Indians, for Indians. It is available as an app on both iOS and Android. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aVwXrO

Koo App: From How to Download Koo to App Features, Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Indian Alternative to Twitter

Amazon Workers Begin Voting in Landmark US Union Push

Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama are voting on whether to form the first American union at the e-commerce giant. This could pave the way for further unionisation at one of the world's most powerful companies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MT38A7

Tesla’s $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Investment Follows Months of Elon Musk Twitter Talk

Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin came months after its CEO and billionaire Elon Musk put his weight behind the cryptocurrency on Twitter, which sometimes helped fuel its rally. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a4knaG

Facebook, Instagram to Include Shopify’s ‘Shop Pay’ Payment Option in US

Facebook and Instagram will now include ‘Shop Pay’ from Shopify as a payment option for US users buying products and services though the social media platforms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aQ4m7j

JioFiber Averaged 3.6Mbps in January 2021 Securing Top Spot in Netflix’s Speed Index

JioFiber has secured the top spot in Netflix’s speed index with 3.6Mbps. The OTT platform released data for January 2021 and JioFiber was ranked 1 for the month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jF0TMP

Apple Maps Testing New Feature to Report Accidents, Speed Checks Similar to Google Maps, Waze

Apple Maps is getting a new feature that will let users report accidents, hazards, and speed checks when navigating to a destination. The new update is initially limited to the latest iOS 14.5 beta release. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rE8dLr

Speedtest by Ookla Introduces Video Test to Find Ideal Streaming Quality for Watching Videos

Speedtest by Ookla has added a streaming quality test feature to its iOS app that allows users to measure video-streaming quality specifically. Ookla says this method is ideal because Internet service providers routinely prioritise video traffic differently than other traffic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a3S6AP

Apple Is the $2.3 Trillion Fortress That Tim Cook Built

Apple’s turnaround has generally been attributed to Steve Jobs’ product genius, beginning with the candy-colored iMac models. But equally important in Apple’s transformation into the economic and cultural force it is today was Cook’s ability to manufacture those computers, and the iPods, iPhone models, and iPad devices that followed, in massive quantities. For... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36Z9AMK

Apple Is the $2.3 Trillion Fortress That Tim Cook Built

Valentine's Day 2021 Gifts: 5 Gadget Ideas for Your Special Someone

For Valentine’s Day 2021, we’ve listed affordable and premium options in categories like smartwatches, fitness bands, headphones, speakers, and even smart home gadgets for making your purchase decision easy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jzZdEo

Valentine's Day 2021 Gifts: 5 Gadget Ideas for Your Special Someone

Twitter User Base Jumps to 192 Million Amid US Election Turmoil and Misinformation Battle

Twitter has announced that its user base jumped to 192 million in the Q4 2020 amid US presidential election turmoil. The microblogging site reported profit nearly doubled from a year earlier to $222 million on revenue that soared 28 percent to a record $1.29 billion. But Twitter warns that ad revenue could take a hit from changes Apple is making to the iOS software po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2N8glF8

Facebook Faces New UK Class Action After Data Harvesting Scandal

A second London High Court class action has been filed against Facebook over a data harvesting scandal. The social media giant was fined in Britain in 2018 over how third-party app ‘This Is Your Digital Life’ gathered Facebook users' data without consent between 2013 and 2015. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pavXFo

WhatsApp UPI Transaction Volume Declined in January, PhonePe Continues to Lead the Market: NPCI Data

WhatsApp received negative growth in terms of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in January, according to the data released by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). PhonePe, however, continued to lead the market among UPI apps with over 41 percent share. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Z1xoeQ

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Is Better?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X specs, PS5 vs Xbox Series X graphics, PS5 vs Xbox Series X price in India, PS5 vs Xbox Series X controller, PS5 vs Xbox Series X size — which is better among the two next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft? from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a3nks7

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Is Better?

Tencent Hit With Fresh Anti-Monolopy Complaint, This Time From General Motors China Venture

A General Motors China venture, SAIC Motor Corp, along with Shanghai PATEO have filed a complaint against Tencent saying that the company was abusing its messaging app WeChat’s dominant position in the market to restrict sales of its products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cTWiFl

Apple Supplier Wistron Says Looking to Restart Violence-Hit Karnataka Plant

Apple supplier Wistron says it is looking to restart the Karnataka plant that was ransacked by contract workers on December 12, 2020 over salary issues. The workers had allegedly destroyed property, gear, and iPhones causing millions of dollars in losses to Wistron and forcing it to shut the plant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2N6xQps

Facebook, Twitter Outpaced by Smaller Platforms Like TikTok, Reddit in Fight Against Harmful Content: Study

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube made slower progress than smaller social media platforms including TikTok and Reddit at battling harmful content, such as hate speech and misinformation during the second half of 2020, claims an IPG Mediabrands study. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36Wni3c

Zoom Studio Effects Feature Lets You Add Facial Filters in Wacky Colours on Video Calls

Zoom is letting users add eyebrows, moustache, beard, and lip colours to their video image during meetings using Studio Effects. You may be required to download the effects package first, which should take less than a minute. You can also choose to keep the facial effects you’ve chosen on for all future meetings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jxaVzN

Jeff Bezos Said to Shift Space Venture Blue Origin Into Hyperdrive

Freed from his daily obligations at Amazon, Jeff Bezos is expected to turn up the heat on his space venture, Blue Origin, as it faces a pivotal year and fierce competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX, industry sources said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a0sMvC

Tesla Summoned by Chinese Regulators Over Car Security Malfunction

Chinese regulators have summoned representatives of US electric car giant Tesla after reported technical problems with its vehicles, notably concerning the cars’ safety. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rsCywy

Facebook Ramps Up Effort to Curb COVID-19 Vaccine Hoaxes

Facebook said it is ramping up efforts to stem the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, spread facts, and figure out who might be wary of getting the jab. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rBmg4o

Valentine's Day 2021 Gifts: Best Wearable Gadgets for Your Partner

Valentine's Day 2021 is almost here and we have handpicked some of the best wearable gadgets that make for great gifts. Here’s a list of the best smartwatches across different price ranges for every budget. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LDPmB2

Valentine's Day 2021 Gifts: Best Wearable Gadgets for Your Partner

Twitter Says Seeking Talks With India After Order to Remove Accounts Over Misinformation on Farmers’ Protest

Twitter said it was seeking talks with India's technology minister, days after the country asked the US social media giant to take down 1,178 accounts it says are spreading misinformation about ongoing farmers' protests. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jy1nV5

Elon Musk’s Tesla Invests $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin, Will Accept the Cryptocurrency for Purchases

Tesla helped push Bitcoin to an all-time high after the carmaker announced a $1.5-billion (roughly Rs. 10,930 crore) investment in the digital money and plans to accept the cryptocurrency from customers buying its electric vehicles. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aLRT4r

Clubhouse App Said to Be Blocked in China, Added to ‘Great Firewall’

Clubhouse access was blocked in China, users and an anti-censorship watchdog said, ending a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions often censored in China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39ZLAuW

What Is Bitcoin, How to Invest: A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin in India

Although the beginning of this week saw Bitcoin sliding 26 percent in its biggest plunge since March 2020, Bitcoin has managed to catch the interest of even those of us who weren’t paying attention earlier. But if you’re thinking about investing in Bitcoin, read this first so that you have a clear idea about it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p0t8a2

What Is Bitcoin, How to Invest: A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin in India

What Is Bitcoin, How to Invest: A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin in India

Future-Reliance Deal: Delhi High Court Stays Direction to Maintain Status Quo

The Delhi High Court stayed its single judge direction to Future Retail and various statutory authorities to maintain status quo with regard to the Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aGSzIA

Dogecoin: What Is It, the Musk Connection, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Dogecoin has become popular, all thanks to US billionaire Elon Musk. But what is it all about and how can you buy it? Here’s our easy explainer. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oV2fnT

Alibaba’s Taobao, Tencent’s WeChat Pay, More Chinese Tech Giants Face New Anti-Monopoly Guidelines

China's market regulator released new anti-monopoly guidelines on Sunday that target internet platforms, tightening existing restrictions faced by the country's tech giants. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39YSZdX

Farmers’ Protest: Twitter Said to Be Asked by Centre to Remove Over 1,000 Pak-Khalistani Accounts

Amid the Toolkit controversy surrounding the ongoing farmers' protest, the Central government has directed the microblogging platform Twitter to remove 1,178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content on farmers agitation, sources said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aGMNqh

Raya and the Last Dragon Super Bowl Trailer Teases Disney’s Next Animated Movie

Raya and the Last Dragon got a new 30-second trailer at the 2021 Super Bowl. Raya and the Last Dragon release date is March 5 in India and on Disney+ Premier Access. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tBe45Y

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Super Bowl Trailer Asks Marvel Fans if They’re Ready

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer is here. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer song is Migos’ “Is You Ready”. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier release date is March 19 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3q0C0xE

Apple Supplier Dialog Semiconductor Said to Be in Talks With Renesas Over $6-Billlion Buying Deal

Japan's Renesas said it is in talks to buy British-based Dialog Semiconductor in a deal that would bolster its automotive chip business and value the Apple supplier at around $6 billion (roughly Rs. 44 crores). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LsM7w0

Clubhouse Sees Influx of Users From China Where the US App Remains Uncensored

Clubhouse is attracting masses of new users from mainland China, where the US app remains uncensored by authorities despite flourishing discussions on rights, national identity, and other sensitive topics. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rxbFaN

Twitter's India Snub Sparks Debate on Compliance and Free Speech, Public Policy Director Mahima Kaul Quits

Twitter's refusal to comply with a government directive to block more than 250 accounts and posts has put the social media giant at the centre of a political firestorm in one of its key markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39UrK4m

Google Moves Away From Diet of 'Cookies' to Track Users for Targeted Advertisements

Google is weaning itself off user-tracking cookies that allow the Web giant to deliver personalised advertisements, but which also have raised the hackles of privacy defenders. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39VygYD

Myanmar Coup: Internet Access Said to Be Partially Restored in Country Following Blackout

Internet access was partially restored in Myanmar on Sunday, Netblocks reported, as a nationwide web blockade failed to curb public outrage and protests against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YUbFFv

How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages to Telegram

Telegram lets you import chats from WhatsApp. Here’s how to do it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ryag3w

How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages to Telegram

Telegram lets you import chats from WhatsApp. Here’s how to do it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ryag3w

How to Change WhatsApp Phone Number Without Losing Chats

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can change your WhatsApp phone number without losing chats on your phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aW2Fp9

How to Change WhatsApp Phone Number Without Losing Chats

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can change your WhatsApp phone number without losing chats on your phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aW2Fp9

Remove Background From Image: 3 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Backgrounds in Your Photos

Removing backgrounds from images nowadays is as easy as pie with these methods. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3juHTAz

Remove Background From Image: 3 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Backgrounds in Your Photos

Removing backgrounds from images nowadays is as easy as pie with these methods. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3juHTAz

Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Best Prepaid Packs Under Rs. 129

In this article, we will cover the best prepaid packs under Rs. 129 offered by Jio, Airtel, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) to help you pick the best option for your mobile connection. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rmjdgu

Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Best Prepaid Packs Under Rs. 129

Farmers’ Protest: Internet Suspended at Delhi’s Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri Borders

Internet services have been suspended in Delhi’s border areas again amid farmers’ call for a “chakka jam” (blockade). The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the suspension of internet services at Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders, where farmers have been protesting against the Centre’s contentious farm laws. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oU4EPD

Aadhaar Not Mandatory for Registration on Co-Win Portal, Says Government

Aadhaar card is not mandatory to register on the government’s COVID-19 vaccination portal, Co-Win, Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey said in Lok Sabha on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pVviZL

IRCTC Launches Online Bus Booking Services

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) said on Friday that it has launched an online bus booking service that went live on January 29. It will give last mile connectivity to the travellers already using the IRCTC services for booking train and flight tickets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aIp20U

High-Speed Mobile Internet Services Being Restored in Jammu and Kashmir After 18 months

High-speed mobile internet services have been restored in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months. Principal Secretary of the Home Department Shaleen Kabra issued a notification and directed the Inspectors General of Kashmir and Jammu to "closely monitor the impact of lifting of restrictions". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36KxnjK

Amazon Installing AI Cameras in Delivery Vans Sparks Surveillance Concerns

Amazon fitting its branded delivery vans with AI cameras is being criticised by privacy advocates as well as its own workers. Amazon said the AI cameras were to protect the drivers and the communities in which they deliver. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ayLnOw

Microsoft Cuts Donations to Politicians Who Voted in Favour of Donald Trump Against US Election Results

Microsoft has said that it was suspending donations to the politicians through the 2022 election cycle who voted in favour of Donald Trump against certifying the US election results. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pW8okP

Can Realme X7 Pro 5G Take on OnePlus Nord?

Realme X7 Pro price in India is Rs. 29,999, but can it beat OnePlus Nord? from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YPzQVq

Can Realme X7 Pro 5G Take on OnePlus Nord?

Realme X7 Pro price in India is Rs. 29,999, but can it beat OnePlus Nord? from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YPzQVq

BookMyShow Stream Video-On-Demand Streaming Platform Launched in India: Tenet, Other Titles Available to Rent

Till theatres and cinema halls can run at full capacity and distributors can push more theatrical releases in the country, BookMyShow Stream video-on-demand streaming service looks to offer some respite. New titles like Tenet, Wonder Woman 1984, Yes God Yes, The Craft: Legacy can now be bought or rented at different prices. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ttvjGu

Bitcoin Worth Over EUR 50 Million Seized From Fraudster Who Refuses to Give Up Password

German prosecutors have confiscated more than EUR 50 million (roughly Rs. 440 crores) worth of bitcoin from a fraudster. There's only one problem: they can't unlock the money because he won't give them the password. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cIjHt7

WandaVision Episode 5 Recap: Family Is Forever

WandaVision episode 5 spoiler-filled review: an inter-dimensional Quicksilver (Evan Peters) crashes into Wanda’s (Elizabeth Olsen) world — are the X-Men joining the MCU? — while a disturbed Vision (Paul Bettany) starts to bring it down from the inside. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36JVZsM

Google Launches Paid-for Australia News Platform in Drive to Derail Country’s Content Payment Law

Google launched a platform in Australia offering news it has paid for, striking its own content deals with publishers in a drive to show legislation proposed by Canberra to enforce payments, a world-first, is unnecessary. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jqX91p

Chrome 88 Latest Update Fixes Critical Bug Being Actively Exploited in the Wild

Chrome 88 new stable version has received an update that fixes a critical bug. Google has ranked the CVE-2021-21148 bug as “high” and the vulnerability is reported to be in Chrome’s WebAssembly and JavaScript engine V8. It vaguely says that it’s something to do with ‘Heap buffer overflow in V8.’ The bug was reported by security researcher Mattias Buelens a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Mt4WQs

Google Said to Explore Alternative to Apple’s New Anti-Tracking Feature

Google is exploring an alternative to Apple’s new anti-tracking feature, the latest sign that the internet industry is slowly embracing user privacy, according to people with knowledge of the matter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Mrubm9

SMIC Says Unable to Keep Up With Customer Demand for Certain Types of Chips

China's SMIC cannot meet customer demands for certain mature technologies and its plants have been running "fully loaded" for several quarters, it said on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jkwVhd

Amazon US Facility’s Unionisation Effort Pulls in White House and Labour Leaders

The White House and the labour leaders connected with the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union have discussed the group's effort to unionise an Amazon facility in Alabama, an RWDSU official said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jl2jvU

PayPal to Shut Down Domestic Payments Business in India From April 1

PayPal will wind down its domestic payments business in India from April 1, the company said in a statement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tBkEd1

Facebook Turns 17, Celebrates It With a Custom Animation About Friendship

Facebook has turned 17 today. The social media has marked the occasion with a custom wordmark animation that is representative of friendship and inclusion. Facebook that started as a college platform in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg now has over 2.5 billion users worldwide. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oMqGUj

Zoom Adds Features to Help Users Transition Back to Working From Offices, Gets Virtual Receptionist

Zoom’s new features are designed to ease users into going back to offices for work. Among the many new features is a virtual receptionist who will greet you from a Zoom Rooms for Touch device. This feature has started rolling out already. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3auJySQ

Elon Musk Dogecoin Support on Twitter Makes Cryptocurrency Soar 50 Percent

Cryptocurrency Dogecoin is up by more than 50 percent since billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted his support for it. This is two days after he said he was to take a break from Twitter "for a while". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3czJTWW

Twitter Deletes Kangana Ranaut's Tweets Over Rule Violations

Twitter removed two tweets by Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, citing a violation of the platform's rules. The actor has been criticising protesting farmers over their agitations against the Centre's three farm laws. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39QTBTb

Instagram Stories May Get a TikTok-Style Vertical Feed, Company Confirms Work on Prototype

Instagram is working on a vertical feed for Stories, according to reports. The company is said to have confirmed that the feature is in development at the moment but is still a prototype. The feature will require users to swipe up and down to browse through stories, much like Reels and TikTok. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jiGFrW

Facebook Explains Three-Part Misinformation Strategy, in the Face of Credibility Crisis

Facebook on Thursday hosted a press briefing to detail measures it takes to reduce the circulation of misinformation on its platform. The latest attempt, however, comes at a time when the credibility of the US company is at an all-time low. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tryMFh

TVs Are Getting More Expensive in India and This Is the Reason Why

TV prices in India have increased by over 10 percent on an average across all popular segments and by companies including Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme, Vu, Samsung, and LG. But what’s the reason behind the price hike? Experts and industry players explain. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36GZiku

TVs Are Getting More Expensive in India and This Is the Reason Why

Facebook, WhatsApp Blocked by Myanmar Junta as Opposition to Coup Grows

Myanmar's junta blocked Facebook in the name of ensuring stability and activists said at least three people were arrested at a street protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YJAwfa

Nearly 900,000 New Podcasts Launched Worldwide in 2020, Triple From the Year Before: Study

The number of new podcast launches mushroomed last year compared to 2019, download-tracking firm Chartable said, as listeners around the world adapted new habits during pandemic-induced lockdowns. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rkg4O7

Jeff Bezos: What’s Next for the World’s Richest Man After Stepping Down as Amazon CEO?

Bill Gates set out to heal the world. His Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen bought sports teams. Ted Turner raced yachts. Donald Trump went into politics. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, plans to build rockets and save the planet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tldrO5

Jeff Bezos: What’s Next for the World’s Richest Man After Stepping Down as Amazon CEO?

Jeff Bezos: What’s Next for the World’s Richest Man After Stepping Down as Amazon CEO?

Qualcomm Warning Shows Semiconductor Shortages Are Spreading, Says Struggling to Meet Chip Demand

Qualcomm, the world’s largest smartphone chipmaker, warned it is struggling to meet demand, signalling that a global semiconductor shortage is spreading. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39K6iPm

Google Search Getting Redesign for Music-Related Queries on Desktop: Report

Google Search is getting a redesign for music-related queries on desktop, according to a report. The redesign saves users from carrying out additional searches and provides more options related to the search query in an accessible manner. There is a navigation drawer on the side and the ‘Listen’ card has been shifted to the right. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ayLaeg

Amazon Plans AI-Powered Cameras in Delivery Vans to Improve Driver Safety

Amazon has revealed plans to install AI-powered video cameras in its branded delivery vans, in a move that the world's largest e-commerce firm says would improve safety of both drivers and the communities in which they deliver. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jhKI7T

Amazon’s Kindle Publishing Service Saw Twice as Many New Authors in India in 2020

Amazon on Thursday announced that authors joining its self-publishing service Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) in India doubled in 2020 versus 2019. Amazon is hosting the fourth edition of its KDP Pen to Publish contest to recognise and encourage aspiring authors. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tpT2ax

Jack Ma’s Ant Group Said to Reach Deal With China Regulators on Restructuring

Ant Group has agreed a restructuring plan with Chinese regulators under which the fintech giant will become a financial holding company, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said, potentially easing founder Jack Ma's regulatory woes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oKq55G

Myanmar Coup: World's Longest Internet Shutdown Ends in Parts of Country, Over a Million People Affected

The world's longest Internet shutdown – affecting more than a million people for 19 months in one of Myanmar's ethnic conflict zones – has come to an end, according to a mobile operator based in the region. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3azGRz5

TikTok Agrees to Block Under-13 Users in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

TikTok said it had agreed with Italian authorities to block all users who gave their age as under 13, among other measures, after the death of a 10-year-old girl was blamed on a breath-holding social media challenge. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39J4u9p

Two Google Engineers Resign Over Firing of AI Ethics Researcher Timnit Gebru

An engineering director and a software developer have quit Alphabet’s Google over the dismissal of AI researcher Timnit Gebru, a sign of the ongoing conflicts at the search giant over diversity and ethics. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3awhpL4

Parler CEO John Matze Says He Was Fired by Board

The board of Parler, a social media platform backed by Republican Party donor Rebekah Mercer and favoured by US conservatives, has fired its CEO John Matze. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3trKuQk

Microsoft Edge Gets a New Downloads Interface With Progress-Tracking Ring on Toolbar

Microsoft Edge is getting a new downloads interface. It is located in the top-right corner of the browser and is already available in the Canary and Dev channels. The new downloads menu takes less space and can be easily dismissed. It also has a progress ring on the button, to make it convenient to monitor downloads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jdrGQ5

Elon Musk, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Clubhouse Banter Triggers Stampede for App Invites

Elon Musk and Robinhood CEO engaged in a surprise chat on the invite-only social media app Clubhouse that has caused a scramble for invites to join the private app. The social media app that got 1.1 million downloads in just the last six days is valued at over $1 billion. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2O1EPjU

Sony Raises Outlook Amid Home Entertainment Boom, but Struggles to Build More PlayStation 5 Consoles

Sony raised its full-year profit outlook by one-third, helped by pandemic-fuelled demand for games, movies, and other content, but said it was struggling to build enough PlayStation 5 consoles amid a global shortage of semiconductors. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MNvcEM

Farmers’ Protest: Twitter Warned of Penal Action for Not Complying With Directives

The Centre has issued a notice to Twitter to comply with its order to remove contents/accounts related to "farmer genocide." Twitter may face penal action for not complying with government orders, according to the sources. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3riIFU1

Adobe Acrobat Adds Multiple Useful Tools for PDFs on Web; Users Can Now Add Passwords, Merge or Split Files

Adobe Acrobat is adding new tools for PDFs on its Web version. Tools that were only available on the desktop app can now be used directly from the Web. Users can add passwords to PDFs, merge multiple PDFs into a single file, and split a single PDF into multiple files through Acrobat on the web. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YFLceU

Future Group Said to Challenge Court Order Blocking Reliance Retail Deal in Dispute With Amazon

Future Group will challenge a New Delhi court order that has blocked its $3.4 billion (roughly Rs. 24,800 crores) retail assets sale on objections of business partner Amazon, according to a source. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YGpiIc

Tencent Fires 100 Employees Over Embezzlement and Bribery, Blacklists 37 Firms in Anti-Graft Campaign

Tencent named 37 companies it had blacklisted from future contracts and said it has fired more than 100 staff over embezzlement and bribery incidents. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cCg1cA

Uber to Buy Alcohol Delivery Startup Drizly for $1.1 Billion, Will Be Integrated With Uber Eats

Uber said it was acquiring the startup Drizly, specialising in delivery of beer, wine and spirits, and would integrate it with its Uber Eats service. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YGqWty

Amazon Unveils 'Nature-Infused' Design for New US Headquarters

Amazon unveiled what it called a "nature-infused" design for the second phase of its second headquarters, being developed just outside Washington, US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cCbnv6

Andy Jassy: How Amazon’s Incoming CEO Ushered in Cloud Computing Boom

Andy Jassy, the incoming Amazon CEO cuts a low profile outside of the wonky world of cloud computing. But for much of the last decade he’s been arguably the most important person in the tech industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39Ka3Vc

Amazon to Pay $61.7 Million to Settle Charges It Withheld From Independent Delivery Drivers

Amazon has agreed to pay $61.7 million (roughly Rs. 450 crores) to settle charges it withheld tips from its independent delivery drivers over two and a half years, US officials said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pL0Dy3

Microsoft Backs Australia's Proposed Media Content Payment Laws, Eyes Expansion

Microsoft said it fully supported proposed new laws in Australia that would force Internet giants Google and Facebook to pay domestic media outlets for their content. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jea1Yt

Google Meet Green Room Feature Will Let Participants Preview Settings Before Joining a Video Call

Google Meet starts receiving a green room-like feature that lets users preview how they will appear before starting a video call. It will let users check their connected devices, input and output settings, and other such settings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2YFifQg

Instagram’s New ‘Recently Deleted’ Feature Will Let Users Restore Photos, Videos, Reels, IGTV Videos, and Stories

Instagram has introduced a new feature to let users review and restore their deleted content. The new Recently Deleted feature applies to photos, videos, reels, IGTV videos, and stories. Instagram is also adding protection through verification in order to prevent hackers from deleting posts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pIc75C

Robinhood App Saw 2.1 Million Downloads in US Last Week Despite Trading Restrictions

Robinhood's trading app recorded more downloads than any other US trading app last week, despite concerns that its restrictions on transactions involving some heavily shorted stocks such as GameStop would alienate some users, according to market research data providers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jdgm6P

Wikipedia Unveils Universal Code of Conduct to Stem Misinformation

Wikipedia on Tuesday unveiled a Universal Code of Conduct aimed at stemming abuse, misinformation, and manipulation on the global online encyclopedia. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tj2Pz4

Google Parent Alphabet Rides Pandemic-Driven Retail Advertising to Post Record Sales

Google parent Alphabet topped quarterly sales expectations for its advertising and Cloud businesses, helped in part by the pandemic, and said it will resume big spending on hiring and facility construction. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36CuPnu

How ClickPost Is Looking to Automate the Logistics Sector in India

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to ClickPost co-founder Naman Vijay to know of the company’s history and growth. We also talk to experts to understand what this startup needs to do to thrive and... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2O4SwyF

How ClickPost Is Looking to Automate the Logistics Sector in India

How ClickPost Is Looking to Automate the Logistics Sector in India

Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO, Web Services Head Andy Jassy to Take Over

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he would stand aside later this year as chief executive of the company he built from a startup into one of the world's most valuable firms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3raMLNU

Mass Effect Legendary Edition Release Date Set for May 14, Priced at Rs. 3,999 on PS4 and Xbox One

Mass Effect Legendary Edition release date is May 14 on PC (Steam/Origin), PS4, and Xbox One. Mass Effect Legendary Edition price is Rs. 3999 and is now up for pre-order. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pJdDEm

Amazon Advantage No Cost EMI Programme Launched to Offer Easy Smartphone Upgrades to Prime Members

Amazon on Tuesday launched a programme called 'Advantage No Cost EMI' which allows Prime members to extend the tenure of their monthly instalments by reducing their burden by up to 50 percent. The new programme is live for Amazon Prime members using HDFC Bank credit or debit card EMI transactions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3axdH3Y

Bridgefy Offline Messaging App Downloaded 600,000 Times in Hours After Myanmar Coup

Offline messaging app Bridgefy said it was downloaded more than 600,000 times in a few hours in Myanmar, after the country's military seized power and temporarily disrupted Internet traffic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3j7DaVv

Apple Tops Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies List for 14th Consecutive Time

Apple has topped the roster of the most admired companies in the world for the 14th time in the row. It is also the top tech company globally. Apple is followed by Amazon, Microsoft, and Walt Disney. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3r8oqbw

ByteDance-Owned Douyin Short Video App Sues Tencent for Monopolistic Behaviour

ByteDance's Chinese short video app Douyin has filed a complaint with a court in Beijing to sue Tencent for monopolistic behaviour, ByteDance said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cw1dMj

Government Will Explore Blockchain for Digital Economy, Union Minister Says About India's Own Cryptocurrency

The government will explore the use of blockchain technology for digital economy, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur said on Tuesday. The latest comments come just days after the government listed a bill titled “The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021” that is to provide a framework for creation of an official digit... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cxvGtn

Panasonic Says Tesla Battery Supply Business to Be Profitable, Boosts Profit Outlook

Panasonic said it expects its battery business supplying Tesla to be profitable this fiscal year, and raised its full-year operating profit forecast by more than half. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pIbUz4

Google Introduces New Feature That Gives Users More Context About Websites in Search Results

Google’s new feature aims to give users more information about the websites that show up as search results. Users can click on the menu icon next to the search result to learn more about the site. This will help users have more context about the search result and website. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39Cw73M

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Not Included in List of Entrepreneurial Leaders by Chinese State Newspaper

Alibaba founder Jack Ma, arguably the most popular Chinese businessman, has been left off a list of Chinese entrepreneurial leaders published by a state newspaper. It goes to show how far Ma has fallen out of favour with Beijing after his October 24, 2020 speech in which he had blasted China's regulatory system. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3tc7Fhs

PlayStation 5 Review: New Era, Half Jump

PlayStation 5 review: Sony’s next-gen console is eye-catching and lays the groundwork for an exciting (albeit expensive) future, but the DualSense controller might be the highlight right now. At the same time, it lacks next-gen exclusives, and has limited backward compatibility. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39BV3sj

Google to Spend $3.8 Million to Settle Accusations of Hiring, Pay Biases

Alphabet's Google will spend $3.8 million (roughly Rs. 28 crore), including $2.6 million (roughly Rs. 19 crore) in back pay, to settle allegations that it underpaid women and unfairly passed over women and Asians for job openings, the US Department of Labor said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rbQmex

Facebook Says Pop-Up Messages on Its iOS Apps Will Tout Benefits of Targeted Advertisements

Facebook said that pop-up messages on its iPhone and iPad apps will tout benefits of targeted advertisements ahead of a privacy move by Apple that could curb tracking. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pHcSM3

Google, Ford Team Up to Offer Cloud-Based Data Services and Modernise Internal Operations

Ford Motor will tap into software, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing offered by Alphabet's Google to develop new consumer services and modernise internal operations, the companies said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36vSs1e

Bitcoin 'On the Verge' of Being More Widely Accepted, Says Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Clubhouse Voice Chat

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that he was a supporter of Bitcoin and that the most popular cryptocurrency was “on the verge” of being more widely accepted. Musk made the statement on a Clubhouse voice chat that drew thousands of listeners. The billionaire entrepreneur also interviewed Vladimir Tenev, co-founder of online stock broker app Robinhood,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3thaQnZ

Best Free Android Apps [February 2021]: 5 Amazing Apps That You Must Try

Discovering new apps is exciting, but difficult. So, we pick 5 of the best free Android apps that you should try in February. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cu3xn7

Best Free Android Apps [February 2021]: 5 Amazing Apps That You Must Try

Discovering new apps is exciting, but difficult. So, we pick 5 of the best free Android apps that you should try in February. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3cu3xn7

Budget 2021: Tax Holiday for Startups Extended by 1 Year Till March 31, 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Budget 2021 announced that tax holidays for startups will be extended by 1 year till March 31, 2022. The capital gains exemption given to startups will also be extended by another year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oxySHP

Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Petition That Seeks to Regulate Facebook, Twitter

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian has issued notices to the Centre and others on a petition that seeks framing of a law to regulate social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The petition seeks to make social media companies responsible for fake news and hate speech on their platforms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ahxyUu

Ex-Googler Turns Virtual Gifts Into a $61 Billion Business With Chinese Video App Kuaishou

Kuaishou, the Chinese video app, has become the biggest live-streaming platform for virtual gifts beating rival and TikTok parent ByteDance. The company raised $5.4 billion in Hong Kong in the biggest internet initial public offering since Uber in 2019. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2MdgYNJ

Global Chip Sales Rose 6.5 Percent in 2020 After Year-End Rush: Report

Semiconductor sales rose 6.5 percent globally to $439 billion in 2020, with the major recovery occurring in the last three months of the 2020, according to data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oD8lcn

Budget 2021: Incorporation of OPCs to Be Incentivised to Boost Startups