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Twitter testing Reddit-inspired downvote option globally, more users get feature
After introducing a Reddit-inspired downvoting test for tweet replies in July, Twitter is rolling out the feature to more people globally as part of its attempts to get nuanced feedback on conversations.
CarDekho turns unicorn with $250mn pre-IPO funding led by LeapFrog
Aiming to capture a larger share in India's used car retail space, Jaipur-based CarDekho has raised $250 million, including $200 million in equity and $50 million as debt, in its latest pre-IPO funding round.
Samsung files patent for double-sided, in-display fingerprint scanner for foldables
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 could be the first foldable smartphone with an in-display, double-sided fingerprint scanner, suggested a Samsung Electronics patent uncovered by Let's Go Digital.
Apple fixes highly exploitable zero-day vulnerability in iOS 15.0.2 update
Last month, Apple released security patches to address the flaw exploited by Pegasus spyware.
Google Search gets a chromatic guitar tuner: Details here
Google has added another music-related feature—a chromatic guitar tuner—to its Search capabilities following the release of a feature to identify a song from a hum last year.
NASA's Lucy to launch soon, will explore primordial Trojan asteroids
In a bid to unveil the origin mysteries of our solar system, NASA is launching a mission for exploring the "fossils of planet formation," i.e. the Trojan asteroids in Jupiter's orbit.
Firefox now has advertisements in address bar search suggestions
Mozilla released Firefox version 93.0 earlier in October and with it rolled out a new search feature—Firefox Suggest—which shows customized, paid suggestions in the address bar.
WhatsApp testing feature for hiding profile photos from select contacts
WhatsApp, in its latest move to strengthen security features, is testing a custom privacy setting for hiding profile photos from select contacts.
Twitter tests anti-abuse heads-up prompts for potentially intense conversations
In its latest attempt to combat pervasive harassment on its platform, Twitter is testing an anti-abuse feature that gives its users a heads-up before they enter potentially heated conversations.
YouTube adds feature to resume playing partially-watched videos on web
YouTube is rolling out a new feature that will allow desktop users to resume videos they could not finish watching on their smartphones.
CoinSwitch Kuber raises $260 million, becomes India's second crypto unicorn
Cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch Kuber announced it has raised $260 million in a Series C round of funding, bumping up its valuation to $1.9 billion.
Apple makes tracing AirPods Pro, AirPods Max easier: Details here
Following the iOS 15 release in September, Apple is now rolling out a firmware update, adding functionalities inside its Find My app, for improved searches of misplaced or lost H1 chip-powered AirPods.
WhatsApp developing feature for playing voice notes outside sender chats
WhatsApp is developing a global voice message player that will make listening to voice notes much easier.
Windows 11 rolls out: What's new and how to upgrade?
Microsoft is finally rolling out the highly-anticipated Windows 11 operating system.
iPhone 13, iOS 15 devices riddled with touchscreen unresponsiveness
Apple rolled out its flagship iPhone 13 lineup and iOS 15 last month and since then users have been reporting various bugs.
Windows 11 could seriously affect gaming performance: Here's why
The virtualization-based security (VBS) function of Microsoft's Windows 11 reduces gaming performance by up to 30%, reported hardware performance benchmarking software company, UL Benchmarks.
WhatsApp banned 2.07 million Indian accounts in August: Details here
The third transparency report published by WhatsApp showed that 2.07 million Indian accounts were banned from the messaging platform this August.
90% of smartphone industry hit hard by semiconductor shortage: Counterpoint
Smartphone shipments will see a meager 6% growth in the second half of 2021, down from earlier predictions of 9%, due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, reported industry analysis firm Counterpoint Research.
Here's what Apple may unveil at the potential October event
Apple is likely to announce a MacBook Pro overhaul and a Mac mini upgrade in October.
Facebook launches cross-app group chats for Instagram and Messenger users
Last year, Facebook launched a cross-app communication feature, allowing Instagram users to connect one-on-one with Messenger users without having to download the latter—and vice versa.
An iOS 15 bug is deleting saved photos: Details here
A bug in the iOS 15 Messages app is causing saved photos to be deleted from Apple iPhones and the tech giant is yet to release a fix, reported MacRumors.
Dangerous malware targets over 10 million Android users: Details here
Numerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.
Google to launch wired Nest Doorbell with 24/7 recording
Google will launch a Nest Doorbell supporting 24/7 video recording in 2022, Google Nest GM Rishi Chandra announced.
Facebook releases slides detailing Instagram's impact on teen mental health
Social-media giant Facebook has recently published two slide decks outlining its studies about Instagram's effect on teenagers' mental health.