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The legislation and executive order stem from claims by Trump and his allies that social media platforms are biased, despite his own large following on Twitter and other platforms. (Photo | AP)

This US bill threatens to arm twist Twitter, Facebook into not...

The bill comes weeks after President Donald Trump accused social platforms of suppressing conservative political voices.

18 Jun 2020 8:20 PM IST

European countries in particular say the so-called GAFAGoogle, Apple, Facebook and Amazonare unfairly exploiting tax rules that let them declare profits in low-tax havens, depriving them of a fair share of their fiscal payments.

France says it will go ahead with taxing Big Tech if US plays hooky on...

In January, 137 countries, including India, agreed to negotiate tax on tech firms but since tech gains during lockdown,...

18 Jun 2020 6:57 PM IST

Ola said it has mapped over 350 hospitals across the city into the mobile application.

Ola offers emergency services to Chennaiites heading into fresh...

Trips to and from airports, railways stations and hospitals for non-COVID treatment will be served

18 Jun 2020 5:46 PM IST

Home in HikeLand is a private space where users can hang out with their closest friends and offers a voice-led experience where users can talk and watch videos together virtually. Keeping user privacy at the heart of the experience, no one can enter a Home without the users invitation, Hike said in a statement.

Missing going to the movies with friends? Now you can enjoy Hike's...

The app's new feature Hikeland lets friends talk and watch videos together virtually

17 Jun 2020 10:29 PM IST

Spot is an amazing robot, but is not certified safe for in-home use or intended for use near children or others who may not appreciate the hazards associated with its operation, the terms and conditions state. (Photo | AP)

That dog bot from Black Mirror was terrifying, this one on sale is...

You can purchase the four-legged robot named Spot for USD 75,000 but it comes with conditions don't arm it or use it as...

17 Jun 2020 9:56 PM IST

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said now is the time when everyone needs to figure out how to contribute to solving racism. He said historically black colleges and universities have been resilient little-known gems for black education. (Photo | AP))

Amends for poor minority representation in Netflix? CEO to donate USD...

Reed Hastings and his wife will be giving USD 40 million each to three historically black colleges and universities in...

17 Jun 2020 8:52 PM IST

The threat to democracy is real and ongoing, but our systems are more prepared than ever, says Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook says it has more than 35,000 people working on safety and security issues, three times the number of four years ago. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Anthony Quintano)

This time, we'll block foreign state ads on US election, says Facebook

Social media giant however puts onus on users to decide whether they want to see other political ads or not.

17 Jun 2020 6:27 PM IST

The threat to democracy is real and ongoing, but our systems are more prepared than ever, says Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook says it has more than 35,000 people working on safety and security issues, three times the number of four years ago. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Anthony Quintano)

This time, we'll block foreign state ads on US election, says Facebook

Social media giant however puts onus on users to decide whether they want to see other political ads or not.

17 Jun 2020 6:27 PM IST

The action against ZeroHedge and warning sent to The Federalist related to content in comments sections that consistently violated Googles policy about dangerous and derogatory content, according to the internet company. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Grendel Khan)

Google ads expels firm trying to cash in on hate against Black...

Google stopped giving ads to ZeroHedge, warned The Federalist that it could be blocked from Google Ads for violating...

17 Jun 2020 5:10 PM IST

The USFDA said EndeavorRx device offers a non-drug option for improving symptoms associated with ADHD and is the first game-based therapeutic approved for any type of condition. (Photo | Screengrab)

How about letting your child play a videogame to help with ADHD?

A videogame called EndeavorRx has been approved by the USFDA for children aged 8-12 who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

16 Jun 2020 9:20 PM IST

Presently, a small number of casinos use such payments, which include debit or credit cards, as well as apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. Wider acceptance of these options has long been a goal of the gambling industry. (Photo | AFP)

America's casinos still not cashless, transitioning to digital...

The push follows an 18-month study of the issue by both commercial and tribal casinos, and equipment suppliers.

16 Jun 2020 8:38 PM IST

The German COVID apps developers used the coding site Github to let the public look over their shoulder and suggest improvements.

Germans among most privacy conscious, government develops COVID app...

In Germany, a person's right to their own data even after death is rooted in the Constitution.

16 Jun 2020 7:04 PM IST