TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Ring's Neighbors app leaked users' data: Report
TechCrunch reported that the bug made it possible to retrieve the location data on users who posted to the app, "including those who are reporting crimes". The Neighbors app had about 4 million posts by the end of 2020. The the video doorbell and home security startup said that it has fixed the issue.
Samsung launches Galaxy S21 series, SmartTag, Buds Pro
The consumers in India can pre-book all three variants -- Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 in India -- from January 15 and the price starts at Rs 69,999.
WhatsApp's upcoming data policy challenged in Delhi HC
The petition, moved by advocate Chaitanya Rohilla, states that the policy gives a 360-degree profile view into a person's online activity and that this level of insight into a person's private and personal activities is done without any government oversight.
Apple patents iPhone cases that can charge AirPods
The patent, spotted by AppleInsider, titled 'Cases and folios for carrying and charging accessories', reports AppleInsider.
OPPO Find X3 with Snapdragon 888 SoC to launch in March
The company took to Weibo to reveal the March launch timeline after several leaks of the phones, GizmoChina reported. A message was posted on their official channel, which stated. "See the #ImpossibleSurface in March". That clearly means that OPPO has planned a March launch date for the Find X3 series.
Atmanirbhar Digital India Foundation: Indigenous startups, investors form alliance against tech giants like Google, Facebook
The body will also be working to advise the government and the regulators of the technology sector on policy frameworks that are needed to help the growth of the digital economy in India. The formation of ADIF has roots in the controversial billing policy of Google in India that demands a 30% share of in-app purchase amounts. The billing issue reached the government and a probe regarding the same is underway.
US tells Tesla to recall 158,000 cars for failing displays
The agency is investigating a potential safety-related defect concerning incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera and other safety related vehicle functions in certain Tesla models. It has found that the problem lies with worn-out flash memory chips used in the displays of 2012-2018 Model S sedans and 2016-2018 Model X SUVs.
Record 218 bn app downloads in 2020, consumer spend hits $143 bn
Consumers also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone, said analytics firm App Annie's annual 'State of Mobile' industry report.
TikTok makes teenagers' accounts more private by default
With a private TikTok account, only someone who the user approves as a follower can view their videos. "We want our younger users to be able to make informed choices about what and with whom they choose to share, which includes whether they want to open their account to public views," said Eric Han, Head of US Safety, TikTok.
Amazon launches Prime Video mobile edition plans starting at Rs 89
Prime Video Mobile Edition is a single-user mobile-only plan, providing SD quality streaming to customers which is created especially for a mobile-first country like India. Prime Video is collaborating with Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), India's premier communications solutions provider, for the first roll-out of Prime Video Mobile Edition.
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