San Francisco: Replacing the currently existing “MyOffice” app on Windows 10, Microsoft is rolling out a new free pre-installed “Office” app for users without an Office 365 subscription requirement. “MyOffice” app allows users to access and use their Office 365 — Microsoft’s subscription services with programmes including Word, PowerPoint, Excel[Read More…]
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Chhattisgarh BJP’ official website hacked by Pakistani hackers
In another incident related to cyber attack, the official website of the Chhattisgarh BJP unit was allegedly hacked by Pakistan hackers. In the image that the hackers put on the website, it read, “Don’t ever think about Kashmir”, the message further said, “we are ready to give you counterblast in[Read More…]
Twitter testing redesigned conversations layout with more iOS users
San Francisco: The Micro-blogging site Twitter is launching a test of its redesigned conversations layout with a wider set of iOS users and is accepting survey-based applications from people who are willing to try the new interface out. “Twitter is exploring new ways to make the conversations you care about[Read More…]
Facebook improves location settings, adds new privacy control on Android
San Francisco: Facebook is adding a new privacy control feature to its Android app that will allow users to block the app from collecting and saving their background location information. “We’re introducing a new background location control on Facebook for Android so people can choose if they want us to[Read More…]
Samsung launches flagship Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e smartphones
San Francisco: Samsung on Thursday unveiled its flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, a cheaper Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy S10 5G at its Unpacked event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium here after weeks of detailed leaks and rumours. The company hasn’t announced the India pricing of[Read More…]
Airbnb wants to encourage home sharing
Melbourne: Airbnb, a privately-held global company that operates hospitality facilities, has plans to encourage more people in India to know the benefits of home sharing and make them opt for the home-sharing platform. Members can use the service to arrange or offer lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences. The experiences[Read More…]
Vivo launches V15 Pro with pop-up selfie camera in India
New Delhi: Chinese smartphone brand Vivo on Wednesday launched its new flagship V15 Pro in India for Rs 28,990 that comes with a pop-up selfie camera. The device also comes with AI triple rear camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner and super AMOLED display. “Besides the industry’s first elevating front camera[Read More…]
US lawmakers question Facebook on privacy of health groups
San Francisco: A day after Facebook was accused of exposing sensitive health data of its users in “closed” groups, US lawmakers have written a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to brief them about the latest privacy concerns. A complaint filed by a security researcher and others with the[Read More…]
Facebook intends to develop its own AI chips: Report
San Francisco: Facebook intends to develop its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips to facilitate faster computing needed to achieve new AI breakthroughs like digital assistants with common sense, said a media report. In an interview with The Financial Times, Facebook’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun indicated that the social networking[Read More…]
Can begin 5G trial within a month of Indian government’s nod: Huawei
New Delhi: Amid reports suggesting that Huawei may not get the government’s approval for 5G trial in India, Huawei India CEO Jay Chen stressed on Tuesday that the Chinese tech giant can begin 5G trial within a month of approval from the government. “All of my engagements with the government[Read More…]
