One of the many new privacy features in iOS 16 is Automatic Verification – Apple’s take on Private Access Tokens. These will allow users to bypass CAPTCHAs on supported sites and apps by verifying the device and Apple ID on the log-in screen. Apple claims the process keeps user data and personal information away from […]
Microsoft has launched its Microsoft Defender app for all four major platforms. Available as part of the Microsoft 365 service, it is designed to offer protection against online threats as well as local ones. Not to be confused with Windows Defender (now Windows Security), the new Microsoft Defender app is designed to provide a one-stop […]
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday advised the print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms, saying betting and gambling are illegal in “most parts” of the country and pose significant financial and socio-economic risk for consumers. The ministry said the advisory has been issued in larger public interest and […]
Oppo Reno 8Z 5G has been spotted on Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and has passed EU declaration, as per a report. The phone’s name is said to be confirmed by the NBTC certification. It is speculated that the rumoured smartphone is a part of the Reno 8 Series, which Oppo launched in […]
Airtel on Monday introduced three new Xstream Fiber broadband plans starting from Rs. 699 a month that offer access to the Internet as well as over 350 TV channels. Called ‘All-in-One’, the new Airtel broadband plans provide access to 17 premium over-the-top (OTT) platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Netflix. The broadband plans […]
Qualcomm on Friday unveiled the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoCs as its latest mobile platforms. While the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is an upgrade to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is the successor to the Snapdragon 778G SoC. Qualcomm claimed that the Snapdragon 8+ […]
Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that the purchased Fortnite V-Bucks, the in-game currency, and Bonus V-Bucks in Paid Fortnite Packs on Sony PlayStation will be available across platforms except the Nintendo Switch. Starting with v20.40 update, players will be able to access V-Bucks as part of a Shared Wallet on Xbox, PC, Android, and […]
K.G.F: Chapter 2 is available for rentals in five languages — Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam — in standard definition (SD) quality on Amazon Prime Video as part of its ‘Early Access” scheme, the platform has announced. This means that those who want to watch the actioner before it premieres on subscription-based streaming services, colloquially […]
Social media companies including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok must act now to blunt the effect of false information – including Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that his 2020 defeat was the result of fraud – in this year’s US midterm congressional elections, rights groups said on Thursday. Social media platforms backed away from policies designed to […]
Qualcomm announced the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series – a lineup of Wi-Fi chips for enterprise access points, premium home routers and advanced mesh systems. They offer up to 33 Gbps quad-band connectivity over 16 streams, more stable connection and minimized interference. The four platforms part of this series support much wider 320MHz […]