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Facebook, FTC discussing multibillion dollar fine

The fine would be the largest ever imposed on a tech company.

18 Feb 2019 12:15 PM IST

Facebook and other internet companies have been facing increased scrutiny over how they handle user data. (Photo: AP)

Lawmakers slam Facebook, recommend stiffer regulation

The report on fake news and disinformation on social media sites followed an 18-month investigation.

18 Feb 2019 12:07 PM IST

Parliamentary Committee, headed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, had issued a summon to Twitter via an official letter on Feb 1.

Twitter considering clarification feature for bad tweets

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said that the company is mulling a feature which would allow users to clarify their bad tweets.

18 Feb 2019 11:59 AM IST

The Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 already prohibits illegal spoofing but it does not cover texts or calls originating from overseas. (Photo: Pixabay)

FCC proposes rules to ban illegal international robocalls

The FCC revealed that it received 52,000 robocall complaints last year.

18 Feb 2019 11:55 AM IST

The Pokemon Go phenomenon had taken the world by storm. Since its launch in July this year, some bizarre real-life incidents were encountered by many users who had played the game. Here are some weirdest incidents that happened during the year.

Pok©mon Go to undergo tweaks to settle lawsuit by neighbours

Niantic will consider complaints received through its website for gamers who trespass.

18 Feb 2019 11:44 AM IST

Nintendo reprinted Super Mario Bros. from 1985 to 1994 numerous times, resulting in 11 different box variations.

Extremely rare 1985 Super Mario Bros sells for a record USD 100,150

An unopened copy of Super Mario Bros., released by Nintendo in 1985, achieved the world record.

18 Feb 2019 11:37 AM IST

The neural network algorithm codes a facial image from scratch every time you hit refresh. (Photo: Pixabay)

This website is your every deepfake face nightmare come true

The website has generated the faces using a neural network algorithm.

18 Feb 2019 11:18 AM IST

Check Points latest Global Threat Index reveals a near four-fold increase in cryptomining malware targeting iPhone users.

Apple working on a foldable phone

Apple also seems to be pursuing its dream of introducing a phone that folds.

18 Feb 2019 9:59 AM IST

Qualcomm on Dec. 10 said it had won a preliminary court order in China banning Apple from selling some older iPhone models that the court found violated two Qualcomm software patents.

Here's how Siri could be a combined strength with Assistant and Alexa

Apple acquires AI startup behind Alexa, Google Assistant-based apps.

18 Feb 2019 9:58 AM IST

As autonomous car technology develops, Sohn said Samsung was working with automobile companies on development of 5G networks, needed for autonomous driving. (Photo: AP)

No more 4K Blu-ray players: Samsung

Samsung confirmed it will no longer introduce new Blu-ray or 4K Blu-ray player models in the US market.

18 Feb 2019 9:56 AM IST

Parliamentary Committee, headed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, had issued a summon to Twitter via an official letter on Feb 1.

Deleted messages on Twitter still available

Researcher revealed in his report that Twitter retains direct messages for years, including messages you and others have...

18 Feb 2019 9:56 AM IST

Artificial intelligence is now being used in an ever-expanding array of products: cars that drive themselves; robots that identify and eradicate weeds; computers able to distinguish dangerous skin cancers from benign moles; and smart locks, thermostats, speakers and digital assistants that are bringing the technology into homes. (Representative image: Pixabay)

AI's first art exhibit gives a glimpse into artists of the future

AICAN was fed over 100,000 images of western art over the last 500 years and then make innovative art out of it, which...

18 Feb 2019 9:53 AM IST