After X, Meta and TikTok get EU request for info on response to Israel-Hamas war
Meta and TikTok have each been sent formal requests for information by the European Union under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission said today. In recent days, EU regulators has expressed concern about illegal content and disinformation circulating on social media platforms following attacks in the Middle East
Read moreOverstory snags $14M Series A to use AI to help utilities cut their wildfire risk
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Read moreSony announces new PS 5 Slim
Sony has surprised the gaming world by announcing a new version of its PlayStation 5 console, dubbed the PS 5 Slim. The PS 5 Slim is a smaller, lighter, and cheaper version of the PS 5, with some notable changes and improvements. The PS 5 Slim has been reduced in
Read moreNetflix raises prices again after reporting strong subscriber growth
Netflix reported its third quarter earnings and things are going great right now for the streaming giant. The company added nearly 9 million subscribers globally, which means that revenue is up. And yet, it also means that Netflix is using this opportunity to raise the prices of some of its
Read moreTeaching Teenagers to Safely Navigate Online Spaces
As we progress deeper into the 5th industrial revolution and the technology it has introduced our era, industries have benefited substantially and everyday life is leading us more into a realm of convenience, efficiency and immediacy. The pace is picking up at which we are able to complete tasks and
Read more‘The growing complexities of the attack chain’
Cybercriminals are transitioning from a “smash ‘n grab” approach to a stealthier strategy, spending more time comprehending victim environments, extracting a greater amount of data, and aiming to maximize their profits per attack. This shift indicates that cybercrime has become increasingly sophisticated and potentially more harmful. The past cybercrime to
Read moreGoogle Maps partners with India’s ONDC to add metro ticket booking
Google Maps will soon allow users in India to book metro tickets directly through the mapping app, the search giant announced as it deepens collaboration with the country’s open e-commerce network. At the Google for India event on Thursday, Google said its users will be able to book metro tickets
Read moreWhatsApp will now let log into two accounts simultaneously
WhatsApp announced today that it is rolling out the ability for users to use two accounts simultaneously. That means you can switch between two accounts in the same WhatsApp instance. Historically, people had to carry two phones to use two WhatsApp accounts. Now, the company is making it possible to
Read moreGoogle to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India
Google will start assembling the Pixel smartphone lineup in India, a company executive said, becoming the latest tech giant to bet on the South Asian market for devices manufacturing. The company intends to start the local manufacturing with the current Pixel 8 smartphone in India and expects to ship the
Read moreGoogle Pay deepens consumer and merchant lending offerings in India
Google has partnered with banks and other lenders in India to enable credit lines for individuals and merchants on the Google Pay app as the tech giant broadens its Indian payments app, processing about 4 billion transactions monthly, and makes its strongest push for financial inclusion in the South Asian market.
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