TECHNOLOGY
Data companies to become more intrusive in 2021: Report
As users find themselves in a fix over how to safeguard their personal data from being mined by tech giants, a Kaspersky report said that finally, public awareness of the perils of unfettered data collection is growing, and the free market is taking notice. Apple has publicly clashed with Facebook claiming it has to protect its users' privacy, while the latter is wrestling with regulators to implement end-to-end encryption in its messaging apps.
Pixel Slate device finally removed from Google Store
The Pixel Slate is defined by a 12.3-inch 3000×2000 (293PPI) LCD that supports stylus input from the Pixelbook Pen. Powered by Intel processors, there were originally five variations. The entry $599 model at launch was powered by an Intel Celeron with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. For $100 more, you got the same chip with double the memory.
Apple iPhone 13 plans optical in-display fingerprint sensor
Apple may incorporate some of the features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 in its next-generation iPhones. As per the reports, a former employee said the company was working with optical sensors for in-screen fingerprint reading, which "can be more reliable" than an ultrasonic solution.
WhatsApp expands Status messaging to reassure users about privacy
The in-app messages started appearing for users in the US and UK on Saturday in Status which is WhatsApp's version of Snapchat Stories or Twitter Fleets. The messages read "One thing that isn't new is our commitment to your privacy," along with a reminder that "WhatsApp can't read or listen to your personal conversations as they're end-to-end encrypted."
Tesla's new Model S will automatically shift by 'guessing'
The removal of the PRND stalk that the Model S and Model X previously featured is part of a wider overhaul of the interior design of those vehicles, the report said.Tesla has ditched its circular steering wheel in favour of one that's U-shaped -- a decision that Roadshow reports have already drawn the interest of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal safety regulator for motor vehicles, it added.
Why Indians are making a beeline to join Telegram, not Signal
Over the past one year, 37 per cent of users in India have actually used Telegram, compared to a mere 10 per cent for Signal, a rather nascent messaging app that is enjoying a spike in downloads in recent days, according to the survey by CyberMedia Research (CMR).
Netflix testing sleep time feature on Android
The new feature lets people choose between four timer settings -- 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes or end of whatever people are watching.
FB content moderators in Ireland demand WFH rights
According to a report in The Verge, Facebook content moderators in Ireland met with Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday to demand work from home rights. Since December 30, Ireland has been in a lockdown.
Facebook Oversight Board seeks public feedback on Trump ban
The two Trump posts in question include the one-minute video he posted to his account on January 6 as rioters were still present in the Capitol and backup law enforcement personnel were en route.
Facebook plans newsletter tools for journalists, writers: Report
Facebook's newsletter service could include features to help writers and journalists build their followers on the social media platform, curate their email lists and paid subscription tools, said the report, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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