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Google to Face Lawsuit over Chrome’s Data Collection: US Court
Google will face a class-action lawsuit in the US over alleged data collection via Chrome browser without users' consent, a court here has ruled.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Tests New Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier with Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has begun testing its new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier with select Xbox Insiders today.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2024
2 min read
Qualcomm Unveils New Snapdragon Chip for Affordable Smartphones
Chip maker Qualcomm on Tuesday introduced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform for more affordable smartphones, making its advanced technologies accessible to all, including generative AI, mobile gaming, camera and video, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2024
1 min read
Government of Nepal Considers Lifting TikTok Ban Amid Public Demand
The Nepalese government is in talks to potentially lift the ban on the social media platform TikTok, which is currently in effect across the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2024
1 min read
150% VPN Spike in Brazil Following X’s Local Headquarters Closure
The vpnMentor Research Team recently observed a significant surge in VPN usage in Brazil, with a 151% increase following the announcement of the closure of X’s (formerly Twitter) local headquarters.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2024
2 min read
AMD to Acquire Data Centre AI Infra Provider ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion
AMD on Monday said it is acquiring ZT Systems, a provider of AI infrastructure for the hyperscale computing companies, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2024
2 min read
Elon Musk’s X to Shut Operations in Brazil with Immediate Effect
Elon Musk-run X on Saturday announced to close its operation in Brazil, effective immediately, to protect the safety of its staff. However, the X service will remain available in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2024
2 min read
Epic’s Fortnite Game Back on iPhones in EU, Android Globally
Epic Games on Friday said it has arrived on mobile devices, bringing its popular games like Fortnite, Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe on Android devices worldwide and on iOS in the European Union, thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2024
2 min read
Binance Resumes Operations in India After Seven-Month Ban, Registers with Financial Intelligence Unit
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-entered the Indian market after a seven-month suspension. The suspension was imposed by Indian authorities due to concerns about the exchange operating without proper authorization.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
GitHub Resolves Major Outage After Database Issues, Services Back Online
GitHub, the widely-used code repository and developer platform, has successfully resolved a significant disruption that occurred on Wednesday, impacting its website and various services
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Integrates GIPHY Stickers and Expands Custom Sticker Maker to Android
WhatsApp has rolled out exciting new features to enhance how users communicate.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s xAI Launches Grok-2 and Mini with Image Generation on X
Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social network, though Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium+ users on X.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Spotify Gets Apple’s OK to Show EU Pricing
Spotify has finally secured Apple's approval to display pricing details in its iOS app for users in the EU, following a prolonged negotiation earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
Paramount Winds Down TV Studio Amid Major Restructuring Ahead of Skydance Media Merger
In a significant move ahead of its upcoming merger with Skydance Media, Paramount is closing its TV production studio as part of a larger restructuring strategy.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Bluesky Sees Spike in UK Signups Amid Musk’s Clash with Government Over Riots
The social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in signups from the United Kingdom.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Opera’s AI-Focused One Browser Launches on iPhone
Opera has officially launched its AI-centric One browser on the iPhone, bringing a suite of advanced features to iOS users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
X Ordered to Pay Former Irish Exec €550,000 for Unfair Dismissal
Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ruled in favor of Gary Rooney, a former executive at Twitter, now rebranded as X, ordering the company to pay him €550,000 (~$600,000) for unfair dismissal.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
NOYB Files GDPR Complaints Against X Over Unauthorized AI Data Usage
European privacy advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed nine formal complaints alleging that X, formerly known as Twitter, violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by using personal data from over 60 million European users to train its large language model, "Grok,"...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Twitch Tests New Feature to Curb Offensive Chat Messages
This feature is powered by machine learning, similar to the prompts Twitter developed to curb inappropriate posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Technical Glitches Mar Musk-Trump Interview on X Spaces
Elon Musk’s much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical setbacks, delaying the event by more than 40 minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
2 min read
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