TECHNOLOGY

Google to expand its Dark Web monitoring tool to all Gmail users
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The Gmail users will now be able to run scans to see if their Gmail address appears on the Dark Web and receive guidance on what actions to take to protect themselves. Previously only available to Google One subscribers in the US, the Dark Web scan feature will be available to all Gmail users in the next few weeks.
Let's build Twitter 2.0 together, new CEO Linda Yaccarino tells Musk
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Yaccarino, who will start in six weeks in her new position, will focus primarily on business operations. "I've long been inspired by your vision to create a brighter future. I'm excited to help bring this vision to Twitter and transform this business together," she posted.
Google with Taito working on AR Space Invaders game
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The tech giant announced on Twitter via its Google AR & VR account, saying, "Google and @TAITO are partnering to launch SPACE INVADERS: World Defense, 45 years after the original game's release. Launching later this summer, this immersive AR game transforms your city into a virtual playground."
WhatsApp working on broadcast channel conversation along with 12 new features
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The ability to view channels is under development and it will be available to beta testers in a future update of the app, according to WABetaInfo. The company is working on implementing numerous channel features in order to provide users with the best possible experience once channels are released.The features include full-width.
Give your mom gift of tech this Mother's Day with Apple products
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With the help of technology, you can make this day even more special by gifting your mother the perfect present from Apple. Here are a few options that you might want to consider. Apple Watch Series 8: The Apple Watch Series 8 is the latest addition to Apple's line of smartwatches. It has a new design, improved health monitoring features.
CCI orders inquiry in Google not complying with its Play Store billing order
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The order was in response to the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) submission with the Indian market regulator on Google not complying with the CCI directions and introducing user choice billing (UCB) which is "unfair, irrational and discriminatory". The CCI had penalised Google for indulging in unfair practices and directed the company to follow certain corrective measures regarding the same.
Hacker who took over Joe Biden, Elon Musk Twitter accounts pleads guilty
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Joseph James O'Connor, a.k.a. PlugwalkJoe, 23, was extradited to the US from Spain last month, where he awaited trial for harassing, threatening, and extorting his victims. According to Gizmodo, the first time O'Connor was arrested was in 2021 for attempting to take control of 130 Twitter accounts, including -- US President Joe Biden, American socialite & model Kim Kardashian, and Tesla & Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
Dell launches 2 new Alienware gaming laptops in India
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The Alienware m16 and x14 R2 are priced at Rs 1,84,990 and Rs 2,06,990, respectively, and are available to purchase from the company's official website, online and offline stores starting May 12.
Dating app Tinder to remove social handles from bios
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As the company explained, Tinder is not a place to promote businesses to try to make money -- members shouldn't advertise, promote, or share social handles or links to gain followers, sell things, fundraise, or campaign. To help combat this, Tinder said, it will remove social handles from public bios. The majority of Tinder's members.
Who is Linda Yaccarino, the possible female CEO of Twitter?
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Although Musk is yet to reveal the name of the upcoming female CEO who will take over in six weeks, according to The Washington Post, Yaccarino "could serve to calm advertiser fears while balancing Musk's demand for sweeping changes to Twitter's policies on content moderation".
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