Month: March 2020

Facebook and Google are in talks with Washington over potentially using individuals’ personal data to track and combat the coronavirus outbreak, US media reported. The project would involve collecting location information from Americans’ smartphones and using it anonymously to map the spread of the disease and predict urgent medical needs, for example. In a statement
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  Fortune has released a list of 100 products that they’ve deemed “the greatest designs” of modern times. Unsurprisingly, Apple features prominently throughout. Image Credit: Fortune & MARTIN LAKSMAN Coming in at number one was Apple’s iPhone. Fortune cited the company’s relentless innovation in hardware and software design as its reason for success, saying it
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WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the launch of a dedicated webpage that it calls the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to highlight how the instant messaging app can be used at the time of the coronavirus outbreak across
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Telegram on Wednesday announced that the company is adding ‘Discussion Button’ for Channels, letting those with admin-only chat restrictions allow for discussions among regular participants. Participants still won’t be able to post content of the official channel, if restricted, but will be able to express views on the official extended group created by the organisation.
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Stuck at home in self-isolation? Restricted to remote working as a precaution? Whatever your situation, we’ve pulled together a collection of the best tips and tricks to help you maximise production and make the most of your time locked up at home. Really Useful Podcast Season 5 Episode 7 Shownotes We take a look at
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You log into Snapchat. You see that wonderful fire symbol next to the name of your best friend. The number is growing daily. You are enjoying your best ever Snapchat Streak (officially known as a Snapstreak). You’ve become a Snapchat master! Then the worst thing that could possibly happen happens. Unexpectedly, you’ve lost your Snapchat
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Apple is hosting Apple Days on Amazon, offering discounts and deals on varied products including the latest iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Apple Watch. The sale went live on Tuesday and will continue till March 21. Additionally, customers can enjoy offers such as no-cost EMI and extra discounts using HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards on
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Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company has taken down thousands of videos related to dangerous or misleading coronavirus information using its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology. In a blog post, Pichai said that since January, Google has blocked hundreds of thousands of ads attempting to capitalise on the coronavirus pandemic. “Last week, we
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Voice-based virtual assistants are susceptible to hacking, like most online tools. Researchers at the Michigan State University’s College of Engineering now claim to have discovered a new way of hacking into a person’s personal device by engaging virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri and the Google Assistant through ultrasonic soundwaves. The research paper was presented by
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