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Millions of phone numbers of Clubhouse users 'up for sale' on Dark Web
The dataset of the popular audio chat app only shows mobile numbers and no other information. "A database of phone numbers of #Clubhouse users is up for sale on the #Darknet," leading cybersecurity expert Jiten Jain tweeted. "It also contains numbers of people in user's phonebooks that were synced. So chances are high that you are listed even if you haven't had a Clubhouse login," Jain added.
India ranks 3rd on average smartphone usage globally: Report
Until last year, Brazil was the second country in the world with the most intensive use of smartphones, behind Indonesia, which now ranks second with an average of 5.3 hours of smartphone use per day. With daily smartphone usage time of 4.9 hours on an average, India is followed by South Korea (4.8 hours), Mexico (4.7 hours), Turkey (4.5 hours), Japan (4.4 hours), Canada (4.1 hours), the US (3.9 hours) and the UK (3.8 hours).
Photos in iOS 15 can identify people by their upper bodies
The company lists "improved recognition for individuals" as a new feature in the iOS 15 version of the Photos app, though the web page is sparse on details. However, a new blog post on Apple's machine learning site reveals that the Photos app can identify people in a variety of scenarios, including if their faces aren't clear to the camera. The mechanism uses on-device machine learning to ensure privacy.
Alphabet announces new robotics software company Intrinsic
Intrinsic is working to unlock the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs and developers. "We are developing software tools designed to make industrial robots (which are used to make everything from solar panels to cars) easier to use, less costly and more flexible so that more people can use them to make new products, businesses and services," Wendy Tan-White, CEO.
iPhone 13 may support 25W fast charge power adapter
The iPhone 12 supports fast charging with a 20W or higher power adapter; however, even if users use a more powerful wall adapter, the iPhone itself only supports up to 20W. According to the rumour, Apple will provide users with support for a 25W power adapter this fall and with it, it will release its 25W power adapter as an accessory for purchase, MacRumors reported.
Instagram sensitivity filter censoring our work, complain creators
Creators and people from all sorts of communities, including art world, sex workers, tattoo artists and the cannabis industry are facing similar problems with their posts, reports The Verge. "Over the past 24 hours, I've had many conversations with artists and other creators who are incredibly frustrated by having their work hidden," Phillip Miner, an artist and creator of queer hobby magazine, Natural Pursuits posted.
Apple spatial audio and lossless streaming roll out on Android
However, not all Android devices support Dolby Atmos yet, the media reported. According to TechCrunch, "Android users can access these features too". In a delight for millions of music aficionados globally and in India, Apple on July 20 launched Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio on Apple Music at no additional cost. Apple Music also made its catalog of more than 75 million songs available to its subscribers in Lossless Audio in India.
Facebook Cloud gaming arrives on Apple devices with web app
Facebook's cloud games are currently available in the US, Canada and Mexico, and will reach Western and Central Europe by early 2022. "The site will let you play simple web games like Solitaire and match-threes and stream more graphically intensive titles like racing games," reports The Verge. Over 1.5 million people are playing cloud-streamed games on Facebook Gaming every month and the social network has announced to roll out Cloud gaming in Canada and Mexico.
Amazon to probe harassment, discrimination allegations at AWS
The petition alleged that Amazon's system to investigate claims of discrimination is not fair, objective or transparent, reports The Washington Post. "The petition cites a lawsuit filed in May by Cindy Warner, a gay executive in Amazon Web Services professional services business, who accused a manager of making homophobic comments and alleged she was fired in retaliation," the report said on Friday.
Snapchat new lenses to help users train like Olympians
The lens called 'Train like an Olympian' utilises Snap's body-tracking technology. It will help users to stay active by completing three exercises before time runs out, rewarding them with a virtual fireworks display. "From unity torch to training like an Olympian, support Team India at the Tokyo Olympics from home with Snapchat," the company said in a statement.
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