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Our CEO Pavel Durov Has Nothing to Hide: Telegram on His Arrest
Encrypted messaging app Telegram on Monday said that its CEO Pavel Durov — who was arrested in France — has nothing to hide and “it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner is responsible for the abuse of that platform.”
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
Meta Tests Disappearing Posts on Threads, Echoing Twitter’s Fleets
Meta is currently testing a new feature on its Threads platform that allows posts to disappear after 24 hours.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
1 min read
Instagram Has Massive Child Exploitation Problem But No Arrest For Zuckerberg: Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday came out in support of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, saying Mark Zuckerberg should instead be arrested for "massive child exploitation" problem on his Meta-owned Instagram.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 26, 2024
2 min read
NASA Adjusts Astronaut Return Plans Amid Starliner Concerns
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced today that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth next February aboard the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, following more than 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2024
2 min read
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Faces up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted
Russian-born Pavel Durov, founder and owner of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France over several charges related to his platform and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 25, 2024
2 min read
Google to Launch Major Find My Device Update with Offline Tracking Capabilities
Google is preparing to roll out a significant update to its Find My Device feature, expanding its capabilities with a new network that will allow users to locate their devices even when they’re offline.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2024
2 min read
Instagram Revives Myspace Nostalgia with New Profile Song Feature
Instagram has introduced a nostalgic new feature that allows users to add a song to their profile, reminiscent of the early Myspace days.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 23, 2024
1 min read
Second Neuralink Chip Recipient Progressing Well: Elon Musk
Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk on Thursday said that if all goes well, there will be hundreds of people with Neuralink brain chip within a few years, as the second recipient is progressing well.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2024
2 min read
Telecom Company Fined $1 Million for Transmitting Deepfake Biden Robocall
The agency announced that a telecom company responsible for transmitting a deepfake robocall imitating President Joe Biden's voice has agreed to pay $1 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 22, 2024
1 min read
ESA’s Juice Probe Aces Moon and Earth Flyby, Marking World’s Double First
The European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday said that its Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe has completed its flyby of the Moon and the Earth, marking a double-first in space history.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2024
2 min read
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
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