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BuyUcoin Hack: Key data of over 3.25 lakh Indian users leaked, company reject claims
The data leaked include names, e-mails, mobile numbers, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details, KYC details (PAN number, passport numbers) and deposit history. According to independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia, the 6GB file on MongoDB database contains three backup files containing BuyUcoin data.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series preorders larger than its predecessor
Preorders for the Galaxy S21 series are expected to be 15-20 per cent more than those of the Galaxy S20 family, according to industry officials, apparently on the back of increased orders for unlocked phones. In South Korea, a week-long preorder period started last Friday, just one day after Samsung unveiled new mobile devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event.
Realme X7, X7 Pro in India in early Feb with latest MediaTek chips
Industry sources told IANS on Wednesday that Realme X7 and X7 Pro will be powered by MediaTek octa-core Dimensity 800U processors and support 5G connectivity. While X7 Pro features the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, the Realme X7 will house the Dimensity 800U SoC.
India 5G smartphone shipments to hit 38 mn units in 2021
At the end of Q3 2020, India's 5G shipments stood at 1.7 million, a number which is projected to cross 4 million by the end of 2020. According to Counterpoint Research, the 5G shipments were driven by two brands -- OnePlus, the only brand with a 100 per cent 5G portfolio, and Apple, which launched the iPhone 12 series with 5G connectivity.
Google News Showcase reaches 450 publications in 12 countries
Google said that its investment of $1 billion over the next three years towards news partnerships and for Google News Showcase helps support publications to produce, distribute and explain essential information to users in new ways.
Google Lens passes 500mn installs on the Play Store
Google Lens is an image recognition tool that was first showcased at Google I/O 2017. The search giant integrated this service into Google Assistant on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. After that, it became available in Google Photos for both Pixels and other Android devices a few months later in 2018.
India-WhatsApp letter game on amid data security concerns
There are no changes to WhatsApp's data-sharing practices in Europe from the new policy update (now deferred globally including in India for three months till May 15). Europe has a strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in place since May 25, 2018, that insulates citizens from misuse of their private data by social media platforms and third-party tech companies.
Apple Fitness+ now offers nearly 300 workouts
The iPhone maker has introduced 26 new Fitness+ workouts covering all video categories, which include cycling, strength, yoga, HIIT, core, dance, treadmill, mindful cooldown and rowing. This takes the total number of workouts in the Fitness+ catalogue to 293 till now.
Appearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
The findings indicate that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy or their home environment, 41 per cent of the 276 respondents cited their appearance as the reason for keeping their cameras off.
Realme to launch 5G smartphone with Dimensity 1200 SoC
MediaTek launched the Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip comes with a 6nm advanced production process, which brings powerful performance and lowers power consumption. With this, the Dimensity 1200 aims to create a seamless 5G experience in all scenarios at all times, maintaining its 5G leadership in the process.
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