TECHNOLOGY
Google expands 'Project Shield' to protect govts from hacking
Google has expanded eligibility for 'Project Shield', its free protection against DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks, to protect Ukrainian government websites, embassies worldwide and other governments in close proximity to stay online, protect themselves and continue to offer their crucial services.
Samsung launches India's first all-women powered mobile store in Ahmedabad
Tech giant Samsung India on Tuesday launched the country's first mobile store run entirely by women here, on the occasion of International Women's Day. The Samsung SmartCafe located at Vijay Cross Road, in Navrangpura, in the heart of the city of Ahmedabad, is a first of several initiatives Samsung plans to foster diversity and ensure meaningful opportunities for all.
Android 12L coming to Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft devices
Google has announced that it will bring the Android 12L operating system to Samsung, Lenovo and Microsoft devices later this year. The new OS brings changes to the home screen, lock screen, notification shade, device set-up screens and settings. The changes are largely designed to give users more information on the screen.
Apple suspends Search Ads on App Store in Russia
Apple has reportedly suspended Search Ads service on the App Store in Russia until further notice. According to an email shared with developers, Apple Search Ads ads, that allow developers to run advertising campaigns on the App Store, have now been placed on hold in Russia amid Ukraine invasion, reports TechCrunch. No new Search Ads campaigns will be eligible to run on the App Store in Russia for the duration of the suspension, the email read.
WhatsApp may introduce group polling feature soon
Meta owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to start and take polls in the group chats. According to a WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp will soon let you type poll questions to send to a group chat. This feature is already available in rival chat app Telegram and even Twitter. Now, it seems that WhatsApp may roll out this feature to its userbase too.
Amazon using Chinese suppliers with ties to forced labour in Xinjiang: Report
Amazon is reportedly employing suppliers in China with links to forced labour of ethnic minorities from the Xinjiang region. A report from research group the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), has accused Amazon of continuing to work with these suppliers, despite evidence of their association with Uyghur labour camps.
Microsoft to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Hyderabad data centre
Software giant Microsoft will set up its largest data centre in India at Hyderabad with an investment of Rs 15,000 crore. The Telangana government and Microsoft on Monday jointly announced the data centre investment which will be Microsoft's largest data centre region in India.
Apple to lose $3 mn in iPhone sales daily after Russia pull out
Apple might lose at least $3 million in iPhone sales revenue daily or $1.14 billion annually as it announced to pull out from the Russian market in the wake of Ukraine invasion. According to estimates by Lithuania-based online shopping portal Burga, the amount is based on Apple's latest recorded Russian market share and the company's revenue from sales as of 2021.
Chip makers stare at fresh wave of uncertainty
With geopolitical tensions now extending from Asia to Europe and from semiconductor manufacturing to raw material supply, capacity expansion and investment decisions will have to be reevaluated, says Counterpoint Research. Palladium is used in component production, like for the substrate in PCB.
Samsung says cyber attack caused no personal data breach
Samsung Electronics said on Monday that a recent cyber-attack by a hacking group on its system did not cause major harm to its business and customers. In a statement posted on the company's internal forum, Samsung said no personal information of its customers and employees was stolen and there will be no impact on its business operation.
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