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Flo reaches settlement with FTC over misuse of period-tracking data
Flo, a popular period tracking app with a user base of over 100 million, was allegedly sharing user data with Facebook and Google discreetly. This was also reported in 2019 by The Wall Street Journal.
#CES2021 fitness tech round-up: Workout from home
CES 2021 saw the release of many products for the health conscious people out there, from brands such as Amazfit and Myx Fitness.
#CES2021: This hi-tech N95 mask has built-in earbuds and microphone
Capitalizing on the demand for devices tailored toward a COVID-19 lifestyle, Binatone has launched a one-of-a-kind face mask, called MASKFONE.
WhatsApp group invite links, user profiles accessible via Google search
In a disturbing development, several WhatsApp private groups and user profiles are showing up on Google search, compromising the privacy of users.
Sony announces BRAVIA XR LED TVs powered by 'cognitive intelligence'
Sony has announced its latest generation BRAVIA XR range of smart televisions. The line-up includes LED and OLED models, ranging from 50 inches to 100 inches with up to 8K resolution.
Google suspends Parler citing need for moderation; Apple issues warning
In the wake of recent violence at the United States Capitol, Google Play Store has temporarily suspended Parler, a free speech-centric social media app. Apple has also issued a stern warning.
Google employees form labor union with eye on future protests
Over 200 employees and contractors of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., in the United States and Canada have formed a labor union, the group's elected leaders announced on Monday.
Burj Khalifa's 3-minute-long birthday wish for BTS's V is grand!
BTS's vocalist V aka Kim Taehyung celebrates his 25th birthday today.
Google Pixel 6 to come with an under-display selfie camera
As a successor to the Pixel 5, Google is likely to launch its Pixel 6 smartphone next year.
Moto G Play (2021) appears on Google Play Console listing
Motorola is working to launch a new budget-friendly Moto G Play (2021) model sometime early next year. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console listing, revealing its key specifications.
Gmail, YouTube, Maps suffer major global outage; Google confirms
Some Google services appear to be back online after facing a major outage on Monday.
Kanika Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty among 2020's most googled personalities
With the new year just around the corner, it's time to look back at how this year unfolded.
Will Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
The Federal Trade Commission and over 40 states in the United States on Wednesday accused social media giant Facebook of crushing competition by buying other companies.
Mi 10i spotted on Google Play Console; launch imminent
Xiaomi is planning to launch a new Mi 10i model in India in the coming weeks. The handset was recently spotted on the Google Play Console listing and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Micromax IN 1B's base variant boots Android 10 (Go edition)
Micromax's recently-launched IN 1B smartphone is offered in two variants and both support different Android platforms.
Nokia Smart TV 75-inch launched in Europe
Nokia brand-licensee StreamView has launched the 75-inch model of the Nokia Smart TV in Europe. The Android-powered television will go on sale from December 1.
YouTube begins testing AI-generated automatic video chapters: Details here
YouTube is testing a new feature that will automatically generate chapters for videos on its platform with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms.
Nokia 2.4, with Helio P22 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,399
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.4 model in India.
Google Pay gets major redesign; here's what has changed
The Google Pay app has been redesigned with a special focus on personal finance.
Google Pixel 4a gets a new 'Barely Blue' color variant
Google has launched a new 'Barely Blue' color variant of its budget-friendly Pixel 4a. The new shade joins the existing 'Just Black' model which was unveiled last month.
No free unlimited Google Photos storage from 2021: Details here
Google has announced that it will be ending the free unlimited storage feature on Google Photos from next year.
India launches antitrust investigation against Google over payments app
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a probe against tech giant Google over alleged abuse of its dominant position in its app store to promote its payments service.
Sony A8H 4K OLED TV launched at Rs. 2.8 lakh
Expanding its range of premium televisions in India, Sony has launched its latest A8H 4K OLED TV in a 65-inch size.
Huawei launches bleeding edge flagship phones but without Google's services
Huawei has introduced its latest batch of high-end flagship smartphones in the European market. This year's line-up includes the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ models.
Google Pixel 4a goes on sale in India via Flipkart
Google's recently-launched Pixel 4a has gone on sale in India via Flipkart.
How Blogchatter is helping bloggers blog better
A Google search of 'blogging in India' will show various hacks of becoming a blogger.
#WeeklyRecap: Nobel Prizes, Pixel 4a, Galaxy S20 FE, and more
This week, the biggest news in science and technology was the announcement of Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine.
Google Meet picks up new 'breakout rooms' feature: Details here
Google Meet, the dedicated video conferencing product owned and operated by Google, is getting a major new feature - breakout rooms.
Now, Google plans to make YouTube a shopping hub
With a user base of more than two billion, YouTube dominates as one of the biggest video streaming services in the world.
Now, your Android phone can alert about easy-to-miss household sounds
Google is bringing a handy new feature on Android, one that will help people to take note of important but easy-to-miss sounds in their homes.
Google Pixel 4a launched in India at Rs. 32,000
Google has finally launched the Pixel 4a in India. As for the key highlights, the handset comes with a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a Full-HD OLED screen, a single rear camera, and a 3,140mAh battery.
NewsBytes Briefing: Indian pathology lab exposes patient data, and more
Last night, leading Indian lab testing company Dr. Lal PathLabs was caught exposing confidential patient data through an unprotected storage bucket on Amazon Web Services.
Chrome's latest mobile update gives major boost to password security
Google is releasing a new 'version 86' of Chrome for Android and iOS, adding some much-needed capabilities into the mobile browser and bringing it on par with the desktop-specific release.
Google accused of abusing Android TV's dominance in India: Report
Google is facing a new antitrust case in India.
Google Pixel 4a receives auto-brightness and touch-sensitivity improvements via update
Google has started rolling out a new update for the Pixel 4a, bringing a host of bug fixes and improvements to the recently-launched mid-ranger.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple launching iPhone 12 on October-13, and more
Last night, Apple sent out invites for a 'Hi, Speed' event.
Paytm to host app developers conference on October 8
Indian payments decacorn Paytm is gearing up to take on the dominance of Google.
NewsBytes Briefing: Google defers 30% commission in India, and more
Last night, Google deferred the enforcement of its Play Store billing policy that requires certain app developers to pay a 30% commission to the tech giant.
NewsBytes Briefing: US Senate subpoenas CEOs of Google, Facebook, Twitter
Last night, the US Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to issue subpoenas to the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
Now, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold
At last night's event, Google showcased plenty of hardware, starting from new 5G-capable Pixel phones to Nest Audio.