TECHNOLOGY
GitHub enables two-factor authentication mechanism
Microsoft-owned open-source developer platform GitHub has announced that two-factor authentication will be available to all users through GitHub Mobile. One can use GitHub Mobile on iOS and Android as an easy-to-use two factor authentication mechanism. This option sits alongside existing channels: security keys and WebAuthn, one-time passcodes and SMS.
Google announces Topics tool to replace tracking cookies, drops FLoC
Google had started the Privacy Sandbox initiative to improve web privacy for users. Topics work by highlighting five of your interests, such as "Fitness" or "Travel & Transportation," that represent your top interests for that week based on your browsing history.
Apple launches new 'Personal Safety User Guide' for AirTags
Apple AirTag is a small iPhone accessory that helps keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple's Find My app. The new Personal Safety hub is split into multiple different sections, ranging from ways to take action if a user is in danger to keep his/her information safe with strong password and security strategies.
Microsoft posts robust quarter results, bets big on gaming
After acquiring Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, Microsoft has reported strong results for its quarter that ended December 31, with $51.7 billion in revenue (up 20 per cent) and $18.8 billion in net income (up 21 per cent). Xbox hardware revenue rose 4 per cent while Xbox content and services revenue increased 10 per cent. "We saw record engagement, as well as revenue this quarter. Game Pass has more than 25 million subscribers across PC and console," said Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft.
Apple working on 8K VR headset: Report
The former Chinese smartphone maker's executive shared the information on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), reports GizmoChina. In the social media post, Li Nan shared this news to address those who still "had doubts" regarding the Metaverse. In other words, this product from the Cupertino based giant will be a a VR/AR headset that will allow users to enter the metaverse.
Meta charged users for free Internet in developing countries: Report
Meta (formerly Facebook) reportedly charged its Internet users in developing countries like Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines, in the name of offering them free access to the Web. Meta's Internet service, called Free Basics, is offered via Meta Connectivity (formerly Facebook Connectivity) and is supposed to provide users with "access to communication tools, health information, education resources and other low-bandwidth services" at no charge.
Meta winding up its ambitious cryptocurrency project: Report
Facing regulatory hurdles, Meta (formerly Facebook) is reportedly winding up its ambitious yet controversial cryptocurrency project that its CEO Mark Zuckerberg once defended in front of the US Congress. Originally launched as Libra and later renamed as the Diem Association, the cryptocurrency initiative "is weighing a sale of its assets as a way to return capital to its investor members," Fortune reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Padma Bhushan for Nadella, Pichai top recognition of India's tech talent
Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the country, after Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan. The Indian government on Tuesday awarded Padma Bhushan to Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet and Google's Sundar Pichai among the 17 awardees.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked S22 event set for Feb 9
A YouTube video that was unveiled along with the announcement shows a video recording during a pitch-black night and ends with the phrases "Break through the night" and "Break the rules of light." The video indicates that the upcoming smartphone will be fitted with upgraded cameras and sensors that can overcome some of the challenges of shooting at night.
Data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, identity fraud biggest threat
"The new record number of data compromises is 23 percent over the previous all-time high (1,506) set in 2017. The number of data events that involved sensitive information increased slightly compared to 2020 (83 percent vs. 80 percent). However, it remained well below the previous high of 95 percent set in 2017," according to its 'Annual Data Breach Report'.
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