Technology

After EU, US lawmakers seek common charger for all devices

Washington: After the European Commission announced the adoption of a USB-C port as a single charger to power a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, portable speakers, and e-readers by 2024, the…
We’re an entertainment platform, not a social network: TikTok

San Francisco: TikTok has clarified that it is not interested in copying Facebook as it is not a social network but an entertainment platform, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks to make…

Tesla layoffs have also impacted hourly workers: Report

San Francisco: Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company Tesla has started another wave of layoffs, and this time it also includes hourly workers instead of just salaried employees as the CEO claimed. Informed…
Meta to let you purchase your avatar’s outfit through online store

San Francisco: Tech giant Meta, formerly called Facebook, has announced that it is launching a digital clothing store — Avatars Store — that will let users purchase outfits for their avatar. In…
Forget Pegasus, new spyware ‘Hermit’ now being used by govts

New Delhi: Cyber-security researchers have unearthed a new enterprise-grade Android spyware called ‘Hermit’ that is being used by the governments via SMS messages to target high-profile people like business executives, human rights…
Musk wants Twitter to be more like WeChat, to allow outrageous comments

San Francisco: In his first direct call with Twitter employees, Elon Musk briefed them about his plans once he takes over the platform, including making it more like TikTok and WeChat and…
Call of Duty maker gives clean chit to seniors over gender harassment charges

San Francisco: Activision Blizzard, the developer behind the popular game ‘Call of Duty’ (CoD), has given a clean chit to its senior executives on gender discrimination charges after initiating an internal probe.…

India has $85 bn opportunity in $500 bn global chip supply chain market

New Delhi: India has a $85 billion opportunity in the global $500 billion semiconductor manufacturing supply chain market comprising materials (gases, chemicals, minerals, equipment and services), a new report showed on Friday.…
One-third top US hospitals’ websites sent patient data to Facebook: Report

Washington: About 33 of the top 100 hospitals in the US are sending sensitive patient data to Facebook, now known as Meta, via a tracking tool installed on their websites, according to…
Samsung to unveil Galaxy F13 in India on June 22

New Delhi: With an aim to expand its F-series lineup, tech giant Samsung on Friday announced that it is all set to launch a new smartphone — Galaxy F13 — in India…
Discord unveils autonomous moderation tool to fight spam

San Francisco: Chat platform Discord has introduced a new autonomous moderation tool for servers to preemptively detect and block harmful messages and spam. AutoMod comes equipped with keyword filters that can automatically…
Reddit acquires machine learning platform Spell

San Francisco: Popular online discussion forum Reddit is acquiring machine learning (ML) platform Spell for an undisclosed sum. Founded by former Facebook engineer Serkan Piantino in 2016, Spell provides cloud computing solution…
iMessage edit, unsend features in iOS 16 spark concerns about abuse

San Francisco: Tech giant Apple’s new iMessage edit and unsend features in iOS 16 are reportedly sparking concerns about abuse among the audience. This year, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022,…
Sony, Honda join hands for new EV company

Tokyo: Tech giant Sony and automaker Honda have joined hands to establish a new company that will engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility. The…
Amazon, Cartier sue counterfeiters for selling fake luxury goods on Instagram

San Francisco: Amazon and luxury jewellery brand Cartier have filed lawsuits against a social media influencer and eight businesses for advertising, promoting and facilitating the sale of counterfeit luxury goods through Instagram…