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  Amazon Update: Users can now buy physical items in games and apps

  May 10, 2023 19:46 IST

  Amazon said, "With Amazon Anywhere, you can now discover and buy physical products from Amazon stores without ever having to leave your game or app. You can experience Amazon Anywhere's first launch within Peridot, a new real-world augmented reality game from Niantic (the makers of Pokemon Go).”

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  Is WhatsApp secretly listening to your private conversations? Know everything

  May 10, 2023 17:37 IST

  According to WhatsApp, "Once permission is granted, the platform only accesses the microphone during a call or while recording a voice note or video. Additionally, conversations and other information are protected by end-to-end encryption, making it impossible for WhatsApp to listen to them."

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  Google I/O '23 Event: When, where to watch and what to expect?

  May 10, 2023 17:12 IST

  Google I/O '23 Event: Google is hosting a launch event for their Made by Google products in the Williamsburg neighbourhood of New York City (the US). Here is everything you need to know about the event.

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  Google I/O 2023: Pixel 7A surfaces on Flipkart ahead of expected launch - all you need to know

  May 10, 2023 16:20 IST

  Experts have predicted that the price of Pixel 7A is speculated to cost around 450 to 500 dollars, while in India, it may be priced between Rs 32,000 to Rs 40,000 upon release.

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  Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT

  May 10, 2023 14:09 IST

  WhatsApp privacy breach: The instant messaging app responded, saying it has been in touch with the Twitter engineer, who posted an issue with his Pixel phone and WhatsApp.

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  Spotify removes thousands of AI-made songs

  May 09, 2023 19:40 IST

  Spotify also confirmed it had removed some Boomy content, saying, "Artificial streaming is a longstanding, industry-wide issue that Spotify is working to stamp out across our service."

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  Google to use AI tech to construct personalised hearing aids: Know more

  May 09, 2023 19:32 IST

  The technology will be beneficial for those who use hearing aids in noisy environments such as restaurants, public transport, or live performances.

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  Apple to release iOS 16.5 by next week with small changes: Know everything

  May 09, 2023 19:19 IST

  The upcoming iOS 16.5 has been undergoing beta testing and appears to be a relatively minor software update, since late March. This release is expected to precede the announcement of iOS 17 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.

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  Foxconn acquires enormous 1.2 million sq. ft site in Bengaluru for over 1 billion rupees

  May 09, 2023 18:01 IST

  Foxconn has been producing Apple handsets at its facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, as part of its operations in India. In addition to Foxconn, two other Taiwanese suppliers, Wistron and Pegatron, are also involved in the manufacturing and assembly of Apple devices in India.

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  Truecaller will identify and avoid potential spam calls on WhatsApp: Know-how

  May 09, 2023 14:40 IST

  Truecaller is set to expand its service to WhatsApp and other messaging apps. This move aims to help users identify and avoid potential spam calls on the internet.

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  Beware of this new android malware that steals your passwords: Know-more

  May 09, 2023 12:10 IST

  FluHorse malware targets multiple sectors in Eastern Asia and is typically distributed via email. In some cases, high-profile entities such as government officials were targeted at the initial stages of the phishing email attack.

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  LinkedIn shuts down InCareer app in China, laysoff more than 700 employees

  May 09, 2023 12:54 IST

  The LinkedIn revenue increased 8 per cent in the March quarter for the tech giant. In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for more than $26 billion. The company was also in the process of discontinuing product and engineering teams in China and downsizing corporate, sales, and marketing functions.

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  Betterhalf to hire 100 employees, strengthen the leadership team

  May 08, 2023 19:38 IST

  Betterhalf's search for new leaders comes after achieving a significant milestone of $2.5 million in annualised revenue in FY23 and experiencing a threefold increase in registered users within nine months.

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  Google, Samsung partners to fix Android's background app limitations

  May 08, 2023 19:27 IST

  Samsung stated that the partnership with Google has resulted in a unified policy, which will strengthen the Android platform. The Android 14 operating system will reduce restrictions on background apps by allowing developers to declare and request permissions specifically for foreground services.

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  WhatsApp to bring new 'channels lists' feature for iOS

  May 08, 2023 19:20 IST

  WhatsApp has also introduced two new updates to its platform, "Polls" and "Sharing with Captions", to enhance the user experience. The Polls feature has three options: Create Single-Vote Polls, Search for Polls in Your Chats, and Stay Updated on Poll Results.

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  Vi launches new recharge plan worth Rs 45 for 180 days: Know-more

  May 08, 2023 18:50 IST

  Vi has been offering a missed call alert service for 180 days, which proves to be very helpful for users who might miss important calls while their phone is switched off or on aeroplane mode. However, the plan does not include subscriptions to other services such as messaging, internet, or OTT.

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  8 secret smartphone codes you must know

  May 08, 2023 18:37 IST

  Here are some of the most important smartphone codes which you must know for better performance of your handset.

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  You will have to pay for Gmail: Know how to use it for free

  May 08, 2023 13:54 IST

  Google has been showing ads on both the mobile and web versions of Gmail for the past week. Let us inform you that earlier also advertisements were coming in Gmail but it was on the top of the emails now the advertisement has been added in the middle of the mailing list.

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  ONDC: Swiggy, Zomato have a got a new competitor - How does it work?

  May 08, 2023 12:49 IST

  ONDC is a government-owned platform that enables customers to purchase various items such as food, clothes, movie tickets, groceries, and electronics with just one click.

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  Apple, Samsung capture 58% of global tablet market

  May 07, 2023 19:19 IST

  Apple shipped 10.8 tablets with a 35.2 per cent share in Q1, followed by Samsung at 23.1 per cent share and shipping 7.1 million units.

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  Fake verified Facebook pages luring users into clicking malicious links

  May 07, 2023 12:28 IST

  Tech news: It was not an isolated case and another verified Facebook account was hacked and it's pretending to be 'Google AI', pointing Facebook users toward fake links for Bard, Google's AI chatbot.

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  Microsoft adds animated backgrounds in Teams meeting

  May 06, 2023 22:23 IST

  The company said this is the biggest update to the virtual backgrounds in Teams since the original collection launched in 2020.

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  WhatsApp working on new feature 'admin review' on Android

  May 06, 2023 22:18 IST

  WhatsApp: According to WABetaInfo, when the feature is enabled, group members will be able to report specific messages to the group admin.

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  Uber ex-security chief sentenced for covering up data breach of millions of customer's records

  May 06, 2023 13:32 IST

  Joseph Sullivan, 54, of Palo Alto was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco last October of obstructing justice and concealing knowledge that a federal felony had been committed.

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  YouTube is the most popular platform for Indian language news consumers: Report

  May 05, 2023 18:57 IST

  The report shows that India's digital news user is a richly diverse group in sharp contrast to oft-held perceptions of a monolithic, homogeneous "regional" consumer. With one in two Indian language internet users consuming news in the country, the report highlighted.

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  Google Pixel 7a set to launch on May 11: Know the specs, price and more

  May 05, 2023 18:53 IST

  Google has not given any details about the specifications, but the sources have stated that many features of the device seem to be similar to the existing Pixel devices. We expect the company to upgrade the camera and the processor for a better user experience.

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  Rapid layoffs in e-commerce companies, Meesho fired 15% employees, 2000 jobs in Shopify

  May 05, 2023 18:22 IST

  Tough time for people working in e-commerce companies, as Meesho has reportedly layoff around 250 employees, while Shopify is going to lay off 20 per cent of its workforce in the coming time.

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  Zoho launches Ulaa web browser, focusing on users' privacy

  May 05, 2023 16:25 IST

  Ulaa includes Zoho Annotator, a new, free extension that enables annotations directly to web pages and images. All Chrome browser extensions are compatible with Ulaa, and can be directly installed from the Chrome Webstore, said the company.