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Mark Zuckerberg is happy to let Facebook be a tool to spread misinformation and fake news, but is apparently fine with Facebook dropping real news altogether, John Stanton, co-founder of the Save Journalism Project, said in a statement. Regulators need to reign in the tech giants total domination of the online marketplace before its too late. (Photo | Pixabay - PhotoMIX-Company)

Facebook threatens to throw out news from platform after Australia...

The move came after the deadline for negotiations with publishers ended on August 31.

1 Sept 2020 1:23 PM IST

Apple has the toughest barriers for malware to get on its ecosystem. A process called notarisation whereby apps are scanned for security issues through its Gatekeeper software prevents malicious code from running. And yet Shlayer malware got through.

Whoa! Apple's vaunted security system let malware through

The malicious software was disguised as an Adobe Flash Installer, a report by TechCrunch said.

31 Aug 2020 10:19 PM IST

Yulu can be used by all commuters of age 16 and above without the need for a licence. (Image | Yulu)

Yulu e-bikes now available in Mumbai's BKC, and Bandra East and Kurla...

Pay Rs 5 towards unlocking the bike and then Rs 1.5 for every one minute of ride. Monthly recharge facility is also...

31 Aug 2020 7:04 PM IST

Its unclear whether the Presidents executive order bars Americans from using TikTok, and even if it does its not enforceable as users will continue using the app over a VPN. (Photo | AP)

Will TikTok sale go through? China's new export rules on technology...

China's commerce ministry published new rules Friday that added civilian use to a list of technologies that are...

31 Aug 2020 5:11 PM IST

Following US sanctions against Huawei and updated technical advice from our cyber experts, the government has decided it necessary to ban Huawei from our 5G networks, , said Oliver Dowden, UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. (Photo | AP)

Suspending goodwill gesture, Huawei ends Australian sporting deal over...

Huawei will end its current financial backing of the Canberra Raiders at the end of the current National Rugby League...

31 Aug 2020 2:55 PM IST

In this picture taken on August 13, 2020, Kalbeliya gypsy dancer Aasha Sapera practices before hosting online dance classes amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in Jodhpur. (Photo | AFP - Sunil Verma)

Zoom or nothing: Kalbeliya dancers get online on patchy mobile data to...

Many live in huts or tents with infrequent electricity and non-existent wifi; it's tough but keeps them just about going...

30 Aug 2020 3:22 PM IST

These advertisers will be back soon enough. Were not gonna change our policies or approach on anything because of a threat to a small percent of our revenue, or to any percent of our revenue, Mark Zuckerberg was quoted as saying in a transcript of remarks made at an employees meeting. (Photo | AP)

Facebook group spurs Kenosha violence, Zuckerberg apologises for not...

The page for the Kenosha Guard violated Facebook's policies and had been flagged by a bunch of people , Zuckerberg...

30 Aug 2020 1:31 PM IST

Walmart could make TikTok into an extension of its sales machine, helping advertisers, creators and others sell products. It would also help generate data on what shoppers want and do valuable information for retailers and advertisers. (Photos | AP/Pixabay)

What do the young want? Walmart will be able to find out of it has...

Among other things, Walmart could use TikTok to promote sellers from its online marketplace, which it's trying to...

29 Aug 2020 8:25 PM IST

Apple is asking that Epic revert Fortnite to exclusively use Apple payments, Epic said in reply to an AFP inquiry. As a matter of principle, we wont participate in this scheme.

Apple follows through on threat to keep Fortnite maker away from game...

Apple suspended Epic Games from its developers' programme just days after a court rejected its bid to have Fortnite...

29 Aug 2020 7:17 PM IST

No ban on Huawei 5G systems in France, but European firms Nokia, Ericsson will get preference

No ban on Huawei 5G systems in France, but European firms Nokia,...

It's normal that ... we want a European solution because of the importance of the security of our communication, ...

29 Aug 2020 6:06 PM IST

The government has been keen on enabling partnerships between e-commerce companies and kirana stores to ensure better last mile delivery of goods.

Tech This Week | Amazon and Flipkart make lockdowns effective

The government has learned and moved on to appreciate the role of e-commerce in keeping citizens safe.

29 Aug 2020 4:37 PM IST

Flexible electrodes packaged in a sensor, pictured in a white paper put out by Neuralink at an earlier event on June 16, 2019. Elon Musk says the goal is to develop implants that can treat neural disorders and that may one day be powerful enough to put humanity on a more even footing with possible future superintelligent computers. (Photo | Flickr - Steve Jurvetson)

After smartphones, Neuralink? Elon Musk unveils chip implant prototype...

Linking brains with computers for improved cognition would help humans keep up with machines that can out-think them,...

29 Aug 2020 4:02 PM IST