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14 Jan 2021
FacebookFlo reaches settlement with FTC over misuse of period-tracking data
Flo, a popular period tracking app with a user base of over 100 million, was allegedly sharing user data with Facebook and Google discreetly. This was also reported in 2019 by The Wall Street Journal.
13 Jan 2021
Google Maps#CES2021 fitness tech round-up: Workout from home
CES 2021 saw the release of many products for the health conscious people out there, from brands such as Amazfit and Myx Fitness.
12 Jan 2021
Latest Gadget Launch#CES2021: This hi-tech N95 mask has built-in earbuds and microphone
Capitalizing on the demand for devices tailored toward a COVID-19 lifestyle, Binatone has launched a one-of-a-kind face mask, called MASKFONE.
11 Jan 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp group invite links, user profiles accessible via Google search
In a disturbing development, several WhatsApp private groups and user profiles are showing up on Google search, compromising the privacy of users.
10 Jan 2021
NetflixSony announces BRAVIA XR LED TVs powered by 'cognitive intelligence'
Sony has announced its latest generation BRAVIA XR range of smart televisions. The line-up includes LED and OLED models, ranging from 50 inches to 100 inches with up to 8K resolution.
09 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpGoogle suspends Parler citing need for moderation; Apple issues warning
In the wake of recent violence at the United States Capitol, Google Play Store has temporarily suspended Parler, a free speech-centric social media app. Apple has also issued a stern warning.
05 Jan 2021
Alphabet IncGoogle employees form labor union with eye on future protests
Over 200 employees and contractors of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., in the United States and Canada have formed a labor union, the group's elected leaders announced on Monday.
30 Dec 2020
YouTubeBurj Khalifa's 3-minute-long birthday wish for BTS's V is grand!
BTS's vocalist V aka Kim Taehyung celebrates his 25th birthday today.
27 Dec 2020
PixelGoogle Pixel 6 to come with an under-display selfie camera
As a successor to the Pixel 5, Google is likely to launch its Pixel 6 smartphone next year.
19 Dec 2020
AndroidMoto G Play (2021) appears on Google Play Console listing
Motorola is working to launch a new budget-friendly Moto G Play (2021) model sometime early next year. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console listing, revealing its key specifications.
14 Dec 2020
GmailGmail, YouTube, Maps suffer major global outage; Google confirms
Some Google services appear to be back online after facing a major outage on Monday.
11 Dec 2020
Amitabh BachchanKanika Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty among 2020's most googled personalities
With the new year just around the corner, it's time to look back at how this year unfolded.
10 Dec 2020
FacebookWill Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
The Federal Trade Commission and over 40 states in the United States on Wednesday accused social media giant Facebook of crushing competition by buying other companies.
02 Dec 2020
XiaomiMi 10i spotted on Google Play Console; launch imminent
Xiaomi is planning to launch a new Mi 10i model in India in the coming weeks. The handset was recently spotted on the Google Play Console listing and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
28 Nov 2020
MicromaxMicromax IN 1B's base variant boots Android 10 (Go edition)
Micromax's recently-launched IN 1B smartphone is offered in two variants and both support different Android platforms.
27 Nov 2020
EuropeNokia Smart TV 75-inch launched in Europe
Nokia brand-licensee StreamView has launched the 75-inch model of the Nokia Smart TV in Europe. The Android-powered television will go on sale from December 1.
27 Nov 2020
YouTubeYouTube begins testing AI-generated automatic video chapters: Details here
YouTube is testing a new feature that will automatically generate chapters for videos on its platform with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms.
26 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Nokia 2.4, with Helio P22 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,399
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.4 model in India.
19 Nov 2020
Google Pay (Gpay)Google Pay gets major redesign; here's what has changed
The Google Pay app has been redesigned with a special focus on personal finance.
17 Nov 2020
IndiaGoogle Pixel 4a gets a new 'Barely Blue' color variant
Google has launched a new 'Barely Blue' color variant of its budget-friendly Pixel 4a. The new shade joins the existing 'Just Black' model which was unveiled last month.
12 Nov 2020
TechnologyNo free unlimited Google Photos storage from 2021: Details here
Google has announced that it will be ending the free unlimited storage feature on Google Photos from next year.
10 Nov 2020
Google Pay (Gpay)India launches antitrust investigation against Google over payments app
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a probe against tech giant Google over alleged abuse of its dominant position in its app store to promote its payments service.
05 Nov 2020
SonySony A8H 4K OLED TV launched at Rs. 2.8 lakh
Expanding its range of premium televisions in India, Sony has launched its latest A8H 4K OLED TV in a 65-inch size.
23 Oct 2020
HuaweiHuawei launches bleeding edge flagship phones but without Google's services
Huawei has introduced its latest batch of high-end flagship smartphones in the European market. This year's line-up includes the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ models.
16 Oct 2020
IndiaGoogle Pixel 4a goes on sale in India via Flipkart
Google's recently-launched Pixel 4a has gone on sale in India via Flipkart.
15 Oct 2020
XHow Blogchatter is helping bloggers blog better
A Google search of 'blogging in India' will show various hacks of becoming a blogger.
11 Oct 2020
Samsung#WeeklyRecap: Nobel Prizes, Pixel 4a, Galaxy S20 FE, and more
This week, the biggest news in science and technology was the announcement of Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine.
10 Oct 2020
TechnologyGoogle Meet picks up new 'breakout rooms' feature: Details here
Google Meet, the dedicated video conferencing product owned and operated by Google, is getting a major new feature - breakout rooms.
10 Oct 2020
YouTubeNow, Google plans to make YouTube a shopping hub
With a user base of more than two billion, YouTube dominates as one of the biggest video streaming services in the world.
09 Oct 2020
AndroidNow, your Android phone can alert about easy-to-miss household sounds
Google is bringing a handy new feature on Android, one that will help people to take note of important but easy-to-miss sounds in their homes.
09 Oct 2020
IndiaGoogle Pixel 4a launched in India at Rs. 32,000
Google has finally launched the Pixel 4a in India. As for the key highlights, the handset comes with a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a Full-HD OLED screen, a single rear camera, and a 3,140mAh battery.
09 Oct 2020
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Indian pathology lab exposes patient data, and more
Last night, leading Indian lab testing company Dr. Lal PathLabs was caught exposing confidential patient data through an unprotected storage bucket on Amazon Web Services.
08 Oct 2020
AndroidChrome's latest mobile update gives major boost to password security
Google is releasing a new 'version 86' of Chrome for Android and iOS, adding some much-needed capabilities into the mobile browser and bringing it on par with the desktop-specific release.
07 Oct 2020
XiaomiGoogle accused of abusing Android TV's dominance in India: Report
Google is facing a new antitrust case in India.
07 Oct 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Google Pixel 4a receives auto-brightness and touch-sensitivity improvements via update
Google has started rolling out a new update for the Pixel 4a, bringing a host of bug fixes and improvements to the recently-launched mid-ranger.
07 Oct 2020
AppleNewsBytes Briefing: Apple launching iPhone 12 on October-13, and more
Last night, Apple sent out invites for a 'Hi, Speed' event.
06 Oct 2020
PaytmPaytm to host app developers conference on October 8
Indian payments decacorn Paytm is gearing up to take on the dominance of Google.
06 Oct 2020
MicrosoftNewsBytes Briefing: Google defers 30% commission in India, and more
Last night, Google deferred the enforcement of its Play Store billing policy that requires certain app developers to pay a 30% commission to the tech giant.
02 Oct 2020
XNewsBytes Briefing: US Senate subpoenas CEOs of Google, Facebook, Twitter
Last night, the US Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to issue subpoenas to the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
01 Oct 2020
TechnologyNow, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold
At last night's event, Google showcased plenty of hardware, starting from new 5G-capable Pixel phones to Nest Audio.
