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Facebook to fact-check news in poll-bound Karnataka
Facebook has partnered with an independent digital journalism platform BOOM to launch a fact-checking program in India.
Here's how to use Facebook mobile recharge service in India
Following backlash over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook revamped its Settings menu, giving more control to users over their data.
French government developing its own secure WhatsApp-like messaging app
France is reportedly developing its own instant messaging app for government officials.
TRAI launches website for comparing mobile, landline tariffs
In a bid to increase transparency, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a website where users can compare mobile and landline tariffs of different telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea.
3,337 Android apps tracking kids unlawfully, violating child privacy laws
According to researchers from the International Computer Science Institute, as many as 3,337 free, children-oriented Android apps are tracking and collecting data on kids without parental permission.
WhatsApp image helps Britain police arrest drug dealer
In most probably a first, a WhatsApp image has helped police nab a drug dealer.
Indian and French space agencies working on joint inter-planetary missions
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) of France are reportedly working together on inter-planetary missions to Mars, Venus, and other asteroids.
Twitter is down for some users, and internet isn't happy
Twitter has gone down for a lot of users world-wide. By the looks of it, it has suffered a major outage.
Alexa gets Cleartrip integration, Amazon Echo can now search flights
Amazon's Alexa has found another use-case with the integration of Cleartrip - an online travel company.
Bumble drops Facebook login requirement from its registration process
Women-first dating app Bumble will no longer require users to login via their Facebook accounts.
WhatsApp Pay beta-rolls out Request Money feature on Android
WhatsApp recently beta-launched its UPI-based digital payments feature WhatsApp Pay in India that allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
Sony launches new range of wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers
Sony has launched six wireless headphones and three Bluetooth speakers in India.
Indian Mobile Congress 2018 starts from October 25 in Delhi
India will host its second Mobile Congress event between October 25-27 in New Delhi, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said at a curtain raiser event of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018.
Xiaomi Mi 6X aka Mi A2 launch, specs, and features
Xiaomi Mi 6X, also known as Mi A2, is the company's latest smartphone and will be launched on April 25 in China.
Chinese social network Weibo will no longer ban gay content
Chinese micro-blogging website Sina Weibo has reversed its controversial decision to ban gay content from the platform following a massive outcry from the country's LGBT community.
Upcoming technology can identify emotions that we don't show
At a recent talk at the TED 2018 conference in Vancouver, Dolby Labs' chief scientist Poppy Crum revealed that technology can identify emotions despite people trying to hide their feelings.
Now send GIFs while messaging on LinkedIn
LinkedIn users will now be able to send GIFs while messaging on the platform.
OnePlus 6 will be Amazon exclusive in India
The 2018 OnePlus flagship smartphone will be Amazon exclusive in India, according to a report by Gadgets 360.
Upcoming JioHomeTV streaming-service to offer HD channel at Rs. 400
As reported by TelecomTalk, Reliance Jio is working on a streaming service called JioHomeTV.
Apple Watch may support third-party faces, watchOS code reveals
A line of code discovered in Apple's latest watchOS beta release hints at future support for third-party faces - a feature users have wished for since the launch of Apple Watch back in 2015.
This technology from TVS will help you park your e-scooter
TVS Motor Company is developing a new parking assist system for its upcoming electric scooters, according to reports.
#SmartphonesFaceOff: Nokia 7 Plus vs Vivo V9 vs OPPO F7
With a slew of smartphones entering the Indian market, choosing your next smartphone has become a daunting task.
HMD Global to launch Nokia X on April 27
It looks like HMD Global is bringing back the Nokia X - Nokia's first Android smartphone announced in 2014.
Android P to support iPhone X-like gesture navigation control
Google's upcoming operating system Android P will reportedly support iPhone X-style gesture navigation.
Huawei to launch truly foldable smartphone by November 2018
According to reports, Huawei is planning to unveil a "truly" foldable smartphone in November this year.
13-year-old Ludhiana boy becomes India's youngest drone developer
Aryaman Verma, a 13-year-old boy from Ludhiana, Punjab, has become the youngest developer of a drone in the country.
Huawei teases launch of P20, P20 Pro smartphones in India
Huawei is considering to launch its recently announced P20 smartphones in India.
Apple had designed a gold-colored iPhoneX, but never released it
An Apple filing at the Federal Communications Commission has revealed images of an unreleased golden iPhone X.
#DeleteFacebook: 9% US users have done it. When will you?
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal highlighted how data of 87 million users was exploited due to Facebook's lax policies regarding data collection by third-party apps.
Aimed at students, Samsung launches smartphone without internet connectivity
Samsung has announced a smartphone that cannot connect to the internet, so students can avoid distractions during examinations and focus on studying.
Vivo Y71 launched for Rs. 10,990 with FullView Display
Vivo has launched its Y71 smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 10,990.
Google to bring self-destructing emails in new Gmail
It has been reported that Google is working on a major Gmail redesign for the web.
Xiaomi Black Shark gaming smartphone launched: Specs, Price and more
Xiaomi-backed Black Shark has launched its first-ever gaming smartphone in China; it may soon enter other markets also.
WhatsApp bug makes timestamp of messages illegible
Users across the world are reporting a rather strange WhatsApp bug which is messing up the timestamps of messages and Status uploads.
Leaks reveal Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design, specs and features
South Korean electronics giant Samsung may reportedly launch its Galaxy Note 9 flagship 'sooner than usual this year.'
Privacy is a myth. Under fire this time: Smart speakers
Google recently launched its smart speaker Google Home in India. Amazon's Echo smart speaker is already available in the home market since last year.
Thomson launches 3 Smart TVs: Price, Specifications and more
France-based electronics manufacturer Thomson has launched its range of smart televisions in India.
Mozilla activates Tracking Protection on Firefox for iOS by default
At a time when conversation around online privacy has heightened, Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser on iOS to turn on the Tracking Protection feature by default.
Coolpad A1, Mega 4A introduced as offline exclusives in India
Coolpad has launched two new phones- Coolpad A1 and Coolpad Mega 4A in India.
Xiaomi to launch the Mi 6X smartphone on April 15
Xiaomi has sent out invites for a launch event on April 15 in China, where it is expected to launch the Mi 6X smartphone.