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Every click on the Internet means sharing information with websites we decide to visit. The algorithms of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram pick our taste and show us advertisements accordingly. But we have often come across reports where untrustworthy companies and websites have stolen the data and even exploited it to their

Telegram has finally introduced group video calls — over a year after initially announcing its arrival. Users across mobile devices, tablets, and desktops can utilise the update to transform their group audio chats into video conference calls. The new move by the London-based instant messaging app takes on the likes of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and

Global chip shortage is now threatening to derail the online payment system. Outlining the importance of payment cards for everyday life and commerce, the Smart Payment Association has warned about significant disruptions if the issue is not addressed. It said each year more than 3 billion EMV-based payment cards are produced globally for people who

Realme C11 (2021) has silently been launched in India. The new Realme phone is a tweaked variant of the Realme C11 that debuted last year. It has inferior specifications over the last year model but carries an identical design. The Realme C11 (2021) comes with a single rear camera, a 20:9 display, and a 5,000mAh

Google Assistant is getting a standalone Lock screen setting. The new standalone setting is categorised under the Popular Settings tab in the virtual assistant’s settings menu along with the All Settings tab. The setting was earlier found under the Personalisation menu in the settings. The search giant has introduced a number of standalone settings for

MSI GE76 Raider, MSI GE66 Raider, and MSI GS66 Stealth gaming laptop models have been refreshed with the latest Intel Core H-series CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs for the Indian market. They are offered in multiple configurations and have sleek builds with RGB accents. The bezels are slim on three sides and

Windows 11 is coming later this year and it will not only bring an all-new user experience but also allow users to run Android apps natively. Microsoft showcased how it is bringing support for Android apps on Windows 11 through a quick demo during its virtual conference on Thursday. The Redmond company has partnered with

Poco X3 GT smartphone has been reportedly spotted on the Malaysian SIRIM certification site. The listing suggests that the phone may be nearing launch. The POCO X3 GT is rumoured to launch in the Indian market as a rebadged model of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G launched in China last month. This comes after

Windows 11 is now official. Microsoft’s new Windows operating system has debuted nearly six years after the release of Windows 10 that took place in July 2015. The update, which is being called the “next generation” of Windows, comes with a massive redesign over its predecessor, starting from an all-new boot screen and startup sound

Reliance is all set to host its annual general meeting (AGM) today. The AGM is set to begin at 2pm IST and Reliance is expected to introduce a new 5G phone, a new laptop, and possibly detail 5G rollout plans as well. Ahead of the event, Reliance Jio has also released a new chatbot to

Mi 11 Lite went official just a day ago, and the phone comes with competitive specifications like a Snapdragon 732G SoC and a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel front camera. The phone competes with a host of other handsets in the Indian market, including OnePlus Nord CE 5G and Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Tinder is getting new features like videos in profiles, an Explore section, and a Hot Takes section. As per the dating platform, the new features for Tinder “lay the foundation for a deeper, richer next-generation of Tinder.” The dating platform will let users add videos to their profiles. Additionally, Tinder is also adding Hot Takes,

Fortnite creator Epic Games, which is entrenched in a legal battle with Apple, said on Tuesday it now has more than 500 million accounts. The videogame developer said it had 2.7 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. The company had disclosed last year that Fortnite had 350 million registered users as of

Samsung Galaxy M22 will come with 25W fast charging support, a listing on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) site has suggested. The unannounced Samsung phone has apparently received the FCC certification with the model number SM-M225FV/DS. Although there aren’t many new details to gather from the US FCC listing, the development suggests the Samsung

Alphabet’s Google plans to shut down a long-running programme aimed at entry-level engineers from underrepresented backgrounds after participants said it enforced “systemic pay inequities,” according to internal correspondence seen by Reuters. Google confirmed it was replacing the Engineering Residency with a new initiative, saying it is “always evaluating programmes to ensure they evolve and adapt over

Tens of thousands of people are coordinating online in search of clues surrounding what’s either a series of curious coincidences or a conspiracy led by one of the world’s most celebrated video game directors. It starts with a PlayStation 5 game called Abandoned. In April, Sony Group Corp. unveiled the project from a small Dutch

Mi TV Webcam is set to launch in India on Thursday, June 24, Xiaomi announced on Monday. The new device will come as an accessory for smart TVs to enable them with full-HD video calls. Mi TV Webcam will have 3D noise reduction and far-field microphones, Xiaomi revealed. The requirement of a webcam for smart

Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to stay the Competition Commission of India (CCI) notice asking them to furnish certain information in relation to a probe ordered by it into the instant messaging app’s new privacy policy. A vacation bench of Justices Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Jasmeet Singh said it will