Technology
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OpenSea launches new system to protect against recent bug
San Francisco: NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace OpenSea has launched a new system that will help users clear out unclaimed sale offers, set to roll out over the next two weeks. In an…
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Apple to take 27% commission on 3rd-party app payment options in Netherlands
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple said it will take 27 per cent commission on purchases made in dating apps through third-party payment options in the Netherlands, in compliance with a Dutch regulatory…
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Twitter expands its downvote test worldwide
San Francisco: Micro-blogging site Twitter is expanding its experimental downvote test worldwide. The company said that they have been testing how it can surface the most relevant replies within tweets with the…
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Google unveils new Chromebook devices for teachers, students
San Francisco: Tech giant Google has introduced a new lineup of secure and sustainable Chromebook devices — along with updated programmes, resources and Chrome OS advances — built entirely for education. The…
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Jio Platforms invests $15 mn in AI, VR startup Two Platforms
New Delhi: Jio Platforms announced on Friday that it has invested $15 million in Two Platforms (TWO) for a 25 per cent equity stake. The startup — Two Platforms — is an…
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Instagram launches ‘Take a Break’ feature globally, including India
New Delhi: To help young people better manage their Instagram experience, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform on Friday launched the ‘Take a Break’ in all countries, including India. ‘Take a Break’ is a…
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Amazon earned $9.7 bn from ad services in Q4, now behind Google, FB
New Delhi: E-commerce giant Amazon has disclosed revenue from its fast-growing advertising business for the first time and in the fourth quarter of 2021, its advertising services grew 32 per cent (on-year)…
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OnePlus set to expand smart TV portfolio in India
Bengaluru: Global technology brand OnePlus on Friday announced that it will expand its smart TV portfolio in India with the launch of two new products — OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV…
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TikTok is future of social media, agree Meta, Snapchat
New Delhi: As more and more people, especially the millennials and Generation Z, watch videos on social media, both Meta (now formerly Facebook) and Snapchat have indicated that the future of social…
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Google unveils new version of Workspace for 3 bn users
San Francisco: Google has announced Workspace Essentials Starter, a new offering that will allow users to sign up for no-cost access to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet, more using their…
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India leads in digital skills readiness for future of work
Bengaluru: India leads on digital skills readiness to acquire the key digital skills needed by business today and over the next five year index among 19 countries, a new report showed on…
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GoPro says it plans to expand its camera lineup
San Francisco: US-based action camera manufacturer GoPro is likely planning to expand its camera with two more models alongside its current Hero and Max cameras, in the next year. According to the…
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Mozilla shuts down VR browser Firefox Reality
New Delhi: Mozilla has announced it is shutting down Firefox Reality browser, the four-year-old browser built for use in virtual reality environments. An open-source developer firm Igalia will take ownership of the…
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Twitter testing new feature to allow users to post long messages
San Francisco: Twitter is reportedly working on a new feature that would cater to the needs of those who want to share their thoughts on the micro-blogging site in one lengthy article.…
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$323 mn in crypto stolen from cross-chain protocol Wormhole
New Delhi: Hackers have stolen cryptocurrency worth over $326 million from blockchain bridge Wormhole. Wormhole is a platform that allows users to transfer cryptocurrency across different blockchains. The company confirmed in a…
