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Sophisticated hacker targeted Android, Windows users: Google
One server targeted Windows users while the other targeted Android, said Project Zero, one of Google's security teams that has recently launched its own initiative aimed at researching new ways to detect Zero-Day exploits in the wild.
Elon Musk donates $5 mn to Khan Academy
In a video posted on Twitter, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan said he wants to give a huge shout and thank you to Elon Musk and everyone at the Musk foundation. "For their credible generous support for Khan Academy, they just recently gave a $5 million donation to Khan academy," he said.
Asus refreshes laptop range at CES 2021
The company launched ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582), ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482), VivoBook S14 (S435), and the TUF Dash gaming laptop. The new lineup pushes the boundaries of design and innovation to deliver ultimate mobile computing experiences, the company said in a statement.
2.5 crore new users join Telegram in last 72 hours, says CEO Pavel Durov
These new users came from across the globe -- 38 per cent from Asia, 27 per cent from Europe, 21 per cent from Latin America and eight per cent from MENA (Middle East and North Africa). "This is a significant increase compared to last year, when 1.5 million new users signed up every day. We've had surges of downloads before, throughout our 7-year history of protecting user privacy. But this time is different," Durov said in a blog post on Tuesday.
Signal targets 100-200 million users in India: Brian Acton
In a candid interview with IANS, Executive Chairman of Signal Foundation Brian Acton who left WhatsApp in 2017 over a dispute with Facebook regarding monetisation of WhatsApp -- which has taken centerstage with the Facebook-owned app now asking users to either abide by its new Terms of service and privacy policy or lose the account by February 8 -- said that he is encouraged to see the massive outpouring of support from all corners of India.
Samsung introduces new Exynos mobile AP for premium devices
The Exynos 2100 is Samsung's first high-end mobile AP with a 5G modem manufactured on an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultraviolet (EUV) process technology to provide better solutions to gaming and multitasking environments, the tech giant said.
Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7+ for Business
The new model sports the same 12.3-inch display, a choice between three Intel processors, and SSD (solid-state drive) options up to 1TB. Like the Pro 7, the 7+ can mutate from more-or-less notebook form factor to tablet, with or without the optional keyboard still attached.
1 in 2 Indian users say WhatsApp changes unacceptable: Poll
WhatsApp's new terms of service and privacy policy will go live on February 8. To continue using the platform, users will have to accept the terms and conditions. If the users do not accept the new terms of service, they will no longer be able to use WhatsApp.
Signal, Telegram grab 40 lakh new users in India amid WhatsApp row
According to data from app analytics firm Sensor Tower, Signal led the pack with over 23 lakh new downloads between January 6 and January 10 while Telegram clocked more than 16 lakh new downloads in the same period.
Fossil launches its first LTE-equipped smartwatch
Enabled with 4G cellular connectivity powered by Verizon, Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and Wear OS by GoogleTM, Android phone users can stay more connected with texting and calling abilities without needing their phone.
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