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19 Sep 2024
FintechNPCI may raise market share cap for UPI payment operators
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the regulatory body responsible for overseeing India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, is reportedly considering a revision of its proposed market share cap for UPI operators.
17 May 2024
YouTubeTikTok trials 60-minute video uploads to challenge YouTube
TikTok is currently testing a new feature that allows users to upload videos up to 60 minutes long, the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
10 Apr 2024
BingMicrosoft scrambles after leaking internal files, passwords on unsecured server
Microsoft has addressed a significant security oversight that left the company's internal files and credentials vulnerable to public access.
08 Apr 2024
AndroidSpotify now lets you build AI playlists with text prompts
Spotify, the globally recognized music streaming platform, has announced a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate personalized playlists.
02 Dec 2020
MicrosoftSalesforce is buying Slack for $28bn, its biggest acquisition yet
Salesforce.com Inc is buying workplace messaging app Slack Technologies Inc for a whopping $27.7 billion, making this acquisition its biggest ever.
04 Oct 2020
Security#BugAlert: Dating app Grindr risked private user information
Popular gay dating app Grindr is drawing flak for a rather careless vulnerability in its service, an issue that risked the privacy and security of millions of people using the platform.
19 Sep 2020
RobotsSoon, Boston Dynamics will announce new robots for logistics
Boston Dynamics, the SoftBank-owned company that has made headlines for its mind-boggling robots, is set to unveil new machines pretty soon.
03 Jun 2020
iOS'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why
Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.
03 May 2020
Reliance Industries#LeakAlert: Data from Jio's COVID-19 symptom checker exposed online
Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, technology companies around the world began launching triage tools to help their customers check themselves for coronavirus.
09 Apr 2020
Alibaba GroupBig Basket raises $60mn to meet demand surge amid lockdown
Big Basket, one of India's biggest hyperlocal grocery start-ups, has raised $60 million as part of a bridge-round of funding from Alibaba and others.
02 Mar 2020
BoeingSpaceX's precision parts manufacturer just got hacked
In a major shocker, Visser Precision, a custom parts manufacturer for some of the biggest space, auto, and defense contractors - including companies like SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, has been hit by a security breach.
31 Jan 2020
InstagramThousands of Instagram passwords leaked: Details here
In a major shocker, thousands of Instagram usernames and passwords have been leaked online.
20 Jan 2020
FacebookFinally, Instagram is dropping that IGTV button
In a minor, albeit welcome change, Instagram is dropping the annoying IGTV button from its Android and iOS apps.
04 Jan 2020
SnapchatApparently, TikTok's owner built a tool to make deepfakes
TikTok's owner ByteDance appears to have developed an AI-powered feature to create deepfakes or morphed videos with someone else's face inserted.
21 Dec 2019
FacebookAmazon's Ring camera owners compromised, over 3,500 email-passwords leaked
It is a bad week for internet giants!
16 Dec 2019
IndiaZomato may buy UberEats's India business
The India business of UberEats, the food delivery service operated by ride-hailing giant Uber, is likely to be sold to Zomato, its arch-rival in the country.
09 Dec 2019
Snapchat#FunUsingTech: Snapchat will let you create your cameos using Deepfake
After a bunch of Chinese apps, Snapchat is gearing up to use the controversial Deepfake technology - which has been used to mar the image of actors/politicians - for a fun effect.
02 Dec 2019
RobotsBoston Dynamics' robo-dog joined a police bomb squad
Boston Dynamics' highly-capable (and scary) range of humanoids and robo-dogs have drawn a lot of attention lately.
15 Nov 2019
FacebookNow, Facebook is building an Instagram-like feed for photos
From a new corporate logo to a common payment system, Facebook has been trying a lot of things to clarify that Instagram and WhatsApp come under its umbrella.
10 Nov 2019
AmazonBrowser bug exploited to hack Amazon Alexa: Details here
When it comes to smart assistants, Amazon's Alexa is one of the undisputed winners.
04 Nov 2019
Spain'Camgirl' porn sites leaked private data of millions: Details here
In a major incident, a number of 'camgirl' porn sites have exposed the private data of millions.
04 Oct 2019
Larry PageThis flying taxi is quieter than a dishwasher
Kitty Hawk, the 'flying taxi' start-up backed by Google's co-founder Larry Page and Boeing, has unveiled a new aircraft called Heaviside.
05 Sep 2019
FacebookMillions of Facebook users' phone numbers leaked online: Details here
Another day, another critical security lapse at Facebook!
03 Sep 2019
FacebookFacebook may soon hide likes on your photos/videos: Here's why
A few months back, Facebook was reported to be hiding likes for Instagram users.
01 Sep 2019
United States of AmericaSoon, this 3D-printed autonomous shuttle could revolutionize your commute
Technology has advanced way beyond our imagination, giving us stuff we never thought would be possible to see in our entire lifetimes.
18 Aug 2019
SecurityAmazon mistakenly sends customer order details to wrong people
While facing questions over the handling of Alexa recordings, Amazon has again compromised the personal data of some of its customers.
16 Aug 2019
TechnologyNow, cops can use this device to catch stoned drivers
In a bid to boost on-road safety around the world, a Canadian start-up has developed a device that can detect people driving under the influence of weed.
16 Jun 2019
InstagramAmazon shutters its Insta-like 'Spark' social network: Details here
In a major move, Amazon has shuttered Spark, its Instagram-like social shopping network.
30 May 2019
UberNow, Uber will ban riders with poor ratings: Here's how
Uber has long been penalizing its drivers for low ratings stemming from poor behavior or misconduct.
21 May 2019
FacebookMillions of Instagram influencers' contact information leaked online
In another Facebook-specific leak, personal data of Instagram influencers, celebrities and brands has been exposed online.
13 May 2019
North KoreaOver a million computers remain vulnerable to WannaCry-like attacks
Two years ago, a major ransomware-based cyberattack, dubbed WannaCry, compromised hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.
12 Apr 2019
FacebookWhy Instagram showed strangers' Stories to users
Another day, another example of Facebook's poor grip on the data of its users.
10 Apr 2019
XTwitter cuts down number of accounts you can follow daily
In a bid to curb malicious activity, Twitter has slashed the number of accounts you can follow on a daily basis.
09 Apr 2019
GoogleNow, you can try Microsoft's Chromium-powered Edge browser: Here's how
Months after announcing the plan to shift Edge to Google's Chromium platform, Microsoft has finally started making a move towards ditching its own browser engine.
02 Apr 2019
Evan SpiegelSnap CEO's sister to launch Pornhub for women
Normally, porn is associated with the idea of exploring sexual video content on the web.
12 Mar 2019
AppleFinally, Apple could launch its own Netflix competitor: Details here
We could finally witness the long-anticipated video streaming and news products from Apple.
26 Feb 2019
SecurityCore internet infrastructure plagued by 'multifaceted' attacks: Details here
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which is the organization responsible for managing internet addresses, claims the core infrastructure of the internet is under attack.
25 Feb 2019
SecurityHackers can use these 4G, 5G vulnerabilities to track you
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks, bugs that allow hackers to intercept phone calls and use them to track locations.
19 Feb 2019
YouTubeShocking! YouTube found recommending soft-core porn videos featuring minors
Once again, YouTube is facing backlash over its content moderation practices.
16 Feb 2019
XSoon, Twitter may get Snapchat-like 'News Camera' feature
In a bid to compete with Snapchat and Instagram, Twitter is working on a new media-sharing feature.
16 Feb 2019
XTwitter doesn't remove direct messages even when you delete them
In a major surprise, a security researcher has discovered Twitter doesn't really remove direct messages from its servers even when you delete them.
07 Feb 2019
iPhoneSeveral popular iOS apps found recording screens without user permission
Modern-day apps are known to collect user data to improve their services or to show ads; it is a fairly common practice.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaSBI Data Leak: What can you do to stay protected?
Just a few hours ago, India's largest financial institution, the State Bank of India, was found exposing customer data from an unprotected server.
31 Jan 2019
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI data leaked: Millions of customers' information exposed from server
The largest financial institution of our country, State Bank of India, has leaked data of millions of its customers.
30 Jan 2019
FacebookFacebook secretly paid teens to access their messages, browsing history
Once again, Facebook is making headlines for its shady data collection practices.
21 Jan 2019
FacebookSoon, Facebook might launch LOL meme app for teens
Over the years, Facebook has been trying to attract young teen users.
10 Jan 2019
FacebookNow, post on multiple Instagram accounts simultaneously: Here's how
Popular photo-sharing platform Instagram is always testing new and intriguing features.
10 Jan 2019
Google#BugAlert: Anyone can manipulate Google's search results, spread fake news
A new bug has been flagged in Google, one that can be exploited by anyone to manipulate search results and spread fake news.
07 Jan 2019
iOSOver dozen iPhone apps caught communicating with malware-linked server
Historically, the problem of malicious or fake apps is more pronounced on Android than iOS.
15 Dec 2018
FacebookBug leaks 70 lakh users' photos; Facebook says 'sorry'
Seems like data privacy and Facebook just don't see eye to eye.
12 Dec 2018
MicrosoftMultiple bugs left Microsoft accounts vulnerable to attacks: Details here
A series of bugs left millions of Microsoft accounts - Office, Outlook, Onedrive, etc - vulnerable to attacks.
12 Dec 2018
IndiaGoogle acquires India's hugely popular train tracking app: Details here
In a major move, Google has acquired Sigmoid Labs, the company behind one of India's most popular train tracking app - 'Where Is My Train'.
08 Dec 2018
FacebookSoon, Facebook could let you shop from Live Videos
After Instagram's e-commerce-focused moves, Facebook is leveraging its 'Live Video' feature for the purpose of shopping.
20 Nov 2018
FacebookInstagram goes after accounts with fake followers, likes: Details here
Popular photo-sharing service Instagram has vowed to combat apps boosting the audience of its users.
18 Nov 2018
FacebookSoon, you and your Facebook friends could 'watch videos together'
Facebook appears to be building a new feature for Messenger, one that could let you and your friends 'Watch Videos Together' while chatting.
16 Nov 2018
FacebookFacebook Messenger users can now 'unsend' messages: Here's how
Finally, Facebook is rolling out 'unsend' capabilities for its Messenger platform.
15 Nov 2018
FacebookThis Facebook bug allowed websites to access users' personal information
When it comes Facebook, the news is mostly related to privacy.
10 Nov 2018
FacebookFacebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here
Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.
30 Oct 2018
XTwitter could kill the 'Like' button, but not anytime soon
On October 29, The Telegraph reported that Twitter is thinking about removing its heart-shaped 'Like' button as part of an effort to support healthier conversations on the platform.
16 Oct 2018
Donald TrumpDating app for Trump fans leaks users' data on launch-day
A new dating app, meant exclusively for Donald Trump supporters and American conservatives, has found itself in a soup.
30 Jul 2018
AndroidWant to learn coding? These 5 apps can help
In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.
02 Jul 2018
ChinaReportedly, China has developed a Star Wars-like laser rifle
If a report by the South China Morning Post is to be believed, we may be pretty close to seeing a mass deployment of Star Wars-like laser rifles.
19 Jun 2018
EthereumBitTorrent is being sold for $140mn to blockchain start-up Tron
BitTorrent, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, is reportedly being bought by blockchain-based start-up Tron for a whopping $140mn, according to TechCrunch.
08 May 2018
InstagramInstagram rolls out in-app payments feature for commerce
Weeks after launching its "Shoppable Tags" feature, Instagram has quietly rolled-out an in-app payments feature that allows you to make payments without leaving the app.
30 Mar 2018
InstagramInstagram restores GIFs after GIPHY re-moderates its library
Instagram has reactivated GIPHY integration to bring back GIFs to its Stories after GIPHY claimed to have reviewed and re-moderated its library, ensuring that its content was safe for the Internet.
04 Mar 2018
IndiaFacebook testing voice clip status updates in India
In a bid to bring more people, speaking regional languages, on board, Facebook is beta-testing a micropodcasting feature in India which will enable status updates through voice clips.
09 Jan 2018
CryptocurrencyTelegram app gearing up to launch own cryptocurrency
Popular private messaging app Telegram is creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram" to enable payments on its app and beyond.
11 Dec 2017
IndiaTaking public-transport? Google-Maps will tell you where to get off
Ever took public transport and missed your destination while traveling to a new place? Well, Google Maps will now make such journeys less stressful.
06 Oct 2017
SnapchatSnap CEO says Spectacles sales are 'over 150,000 units'
When Snap launched Spectacles, it didn't hold back from making marketing gimmicks. One of the brilliant ones was the idea of Snapbot vending machines, which would pop up at random places and from which, you could buy Spectacles.
08 Sep 2017
AmazonAmazon files for arbitration against fraudulent Kindle Direct authors
Amazon has filed for arbitration against book publishers, authors etc. who allegedly made use of the Kindle Direct Publishing system to inflate sales numbers by unscrupulous means.
21 Aug 2017
UberReport: Former GE CEO being considered for Uber CEO
Since Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was asked to resign from his post in June, Uber's search for a new CEO has been long and dramatic.
16 Jul 2017
WhatsAppAmazon has been creating a new messaging app in secret
Messaging apps are widely popular and a bunch of them are already available on the market.
15 May 2017
AppleApple acquires Lattice Data to strengthen its AI base
As an effort to establish a stronghold in the AI business, Apple has now acquired Lattice Data by paying a rumored amount of $200 million.
11 Apr 2017
GoogleGoogle to invest $875 million for curved Pixel screens?
According to reports by the South Korean press, Google is engaged in talks to invest $875 million in LG Display, a world leader in producing screens for smartphones and tablets.
30 Mar 2017
FacebookFacebook to launch group chatbots at F8 conference
Facebook's F8 annual global developer conference is set to be held in San Jose from 18th to 19th April.
09 Mar 2017
TechnologyTinder Select: The exclusive dating app
According to a TechCrunch report, over the past six months or so, Tinder has been operating a secret, invite-only version of its hugely popular dating app.
02 Nov 2016
LyftStudy finds Uber and Lyft guilty of racial discrimination
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed that ride-hailing start-ups Lyft and Uber have problems of racial discrimination.
