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Google Pauses Play Store Billing for App Developers in India Following Recent CCI Ruling

Google has temporarily paused its in-house Play Store billing service for app developers in India following a recent CCI ruling. The search giant had set a deadline of October 31 for developers to comply with its policies. Google announced this via its Google Play support page. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7m1sLDK via

Twitter Blue to Reportedly Cost $20 a Month as Musk Revises Verification Process

Twitter will revise its user verification process, Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, just days after he took over one of the world's most influential social media platforms. Separately, a report suggested that Twitter will increase the subscription price for Twitter Blue, which also verifies users, from $4.99 (roughly Rs. 400) a month to $19.99 (roughly Rs. 1,600) ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jbQHIWN via

Twitter takeover raises fear of misinformation wave ahead of US midterm elections

With the US midterm elections less than two weeks away, Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter could unleash a fresh wave of election misinformation just as voters are casting ballots that will determine control of Congress for the next two years, political and media experts say. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/QbrIZ8q

God of War: Ragnarök, Call of Duty Warzone 2.0, More: November Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

What are the biggest games releasing in November 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? God of War: Ragnarök, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are among the most anticipated titles. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0dk4Xgx via

How you can unsend and edit a message with iPadOS 16

Apple recently rolled out the much-awaited iPadOS 16 update. The latest version of the operating system brings various useful features and one such feature is the ability to unsend and edit messages. With the iPadOS 16 update you can unsend and edit messages in the Messages app. With this feature you can easily fix a typo or pull back a message that you accidentally sent to the wrong person. Your recipient sees that you unsend a message and your edit history. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/hqUReZr

Google Said to Be Planning to Legally Challenge India's Antitrust Crackdown on Android

Google is planning a legal challenge to block a ruling by India's antitrust watchdog to change its approach to its Android operating system, concerned that it will restrict how it promotes the platform, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. The Alphabet unit has been fined $275 million (nearly Rs. 2,300 crore) in two Indian antitrust decisions... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tU7Dn0I via

Elon Musk Receives Pleas to Remove Bans on Accounts Soon After Twitter Takeover

Mere hours after Elon Musk kicked off a new era at Twitter, the billionaire owner was deluged with pleas and demands from banned account holders and world leaders. The flood of requests underscore the challenge the CEO of electric car maker Tesla faces, balancing a promise to restore free speech while preventing the platform from descending into a "hellscape," as he... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PlzdpDw via

Weak Amazon outlook another blow to tech-related growth stocks

Amazon's net sales were $127.1 billion in the third quarter ended September 30, lower than analysts' expectations of $127.46 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. For the holiday quarter, the world's biggest online retailer forecast net sales of between $140 billion and $148 billion, versus expectations of $155.15 billion. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/JZQ5Icd

Apple Working to Address iPhone14 Pro Supply Constraints: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Minister of State For Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said he has spoken to Apple on reports of stores in the national capital running out of stock of the firm's latest phone offering iPhone14 Pro. The minister also said there has been a surge in demand for iPhone 14 Pro and Apple is addressing the supply constraints. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eNvxF3T via

This tech giant stocks up for Chinese gaming hits to compete with Sony

The action role-playing game from budding Shanghai studio miHoYo has generated billions of dollars since its release two years ago, and raised the bar in multi-player, cross-platform games - the type sources said Microsoft and Sony seek in China for their Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscription services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/QESXnw5

Apple starts paying out $100 million fund to its affected App Store developers

The tech giant agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by US developers concerned with App Store policies in August 2021. The company agreed to create the Apple Smart Developer Assistance Fund as part of the settlement, which would pay out cash to affected developers, reports AppleInsider. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/VPtasR7

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Trailer Brings Forth Kang the Conqueror, Bill Murray in the MCU

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania just got a trailer, way ahead of its release on February 17, 2023. The Ant-Man 3 trailer sees our size-shifting family being sucked into the Quantum Realm, ruled by the villainous Kang the Conqueror. There’s a brief glimpse at Bill Murray’s unnamed character as well, who makes his foray into the MCU with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quan... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1ebUSEP via

How the US Plans to Control Semiconductor Exports, Transfer of Chip Technology to China

The US recently announced that it had expanded controls on the transfer of US semiconductor technology to China, bringing restrictions similar to sanctions on the chip industry. Here's how these restrictions could affect not just China, but American tech firms such as Apple, that will be forced to buy chips at market prices, instead of sourcing them at subsidised rate... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RlNuqjb via

Twitter Deal: Mirae Asset Said to Be in Talks to Fund Elon Musk's $44 Billion Buyout Ahead of Deadline

Elon Musk's deadline to close the Twitter takeover deal is soon approaching, and South Korea's Mirae Asset Financial Group is said to have planned to commit $208 million (roughly Rs. 1,721crore) to finance the buyout. With the deadline set by a US court set for October 28, Musk's deal with Mirae is said to be expected to be finalised in the coming days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yEYk0vl via

Japan Pushes Citizens to Sign Up for 'My Number' Digital IDs Amid Privacy Concerns

Japan has begun pushing its citizens to sign up for digital IDs, plastic My Number cards equipped with microchips and photos, or lose access to public health insurance and other services. My number cards will be linked to drivers' licenses and the public health insurance plans. Health insurance cards now in use, which lack photos, will be discontinued in late 2024. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x34WjaN via

Samsung India's Revenue Up 10 Percent in FY22, Highest in Last 5 Years: Tofler

Samsung India Electronics' profit after tax for FY22 fell 4.86 percent to Rs. 3,844.40 crore, while its revenue from operations went up 8.65 percent to Rs. 82,451.60 crore, said data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. The electronic major had reported a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs. 4,040.80 crore and its revenue from operations was at Rs. 75,886.30 c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oNw381v via

ISRO Renames GSLV Mark-3 as LVM-3 to Identify Its Task of Placing Satellites Into Various Orbits

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has renamed the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark -III as Launch Vehicle Mark-III, mainly to identify its task of placing satellites into a variety of orbits. The LVM3 rocket will also be used for India's maiden human space flight tentatively scheduled for late 2024. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OLmxFNn via

Black Adam Box Office: Dwayne Johnson Movie Opens With $140 Million Worldwide

Black Adam has collected an impressive $140 million (about Rs. 1,157 crore) at the global box office on its opening weekend, despite unfavourable reviews. The film marks lead Dwayne Johnson’s career-best opening as the leading man, surpassing its nemesis Shazam! (2017), which opened to $53.5 million (about Rs. 442 crore). Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Bk6n2P3 via

ISRO's Commercial Arm NSIL Launches 36 OneWeb Broadband Satellites Aboard Heaviest Rocket LVM3

OneWeb on Sunday announced the successful deployment of 36 satellites launched by ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Bharti Global is the largest investor in OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3CZ5vzT via

How to create shared meeting notes using Google Calendar and Meet

Google has simplified the method for creating, sharing, and attaching meeting notes in both Meet and Calendar. It has made it very simple for a Google Meet organiser to start a new Google Doc for meeting notes from within Google Calendar events and use it further to collaborate on it with other participants. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/TQGZznj

Vivo Tech Day 2022 Roundup: 5G, V1+ Chip, Gimbal Stabilisation, Zeiss Partnership, Design, More Showcased

Vivo showcased several of its achievements in 5G, design, and camera hardware during the first ever Vivo Tech Day held this week in New Delhi, India. The Chinese manufacturer detailed its V1+ chip that improves night video capture, the super cool gimbal stabilisation, and its partnership with Zeiss optics that helps Vivo phones produce sharper images and reduce glare. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x01zyDK via

Facebook Threatens to Block News Content in Canada Over Upcoming Compulsory Revenue-Sharing Bill

Facebook on Friday warned that the company could block news sharing on the platform over the upcoming Online News Act, legislation that will force platforms like Meta's Facebook and Alphabet's Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content. A similar law was passed in Australia last year, and the bill is currently under consideration at... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ep0TXfG via

Google Antitrust Penalty Amount 'Provisional'; CCI Awaits Requisite Financial Details

The Competition Commission's penalty amount of Rs. 1,337.68 crore imposed on Google is "provisional" as the regulator has asked the internet major to furnish requisite financial details since the data was not presented in a reliable manner. In a statement on Friday, Google said it will review the CCI order and termed it as a "major setback" for Indian consumers and bu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WZ5LQUo via

Reliance Jio to Launch 5G Services in Rajasthan on October 22 From Nathdwara Temple

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited will announce the launch of 5G services in Rajasthan from the famous Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara town of Rajsamand on Saturday, a company official said. Company chairman Akash Ambani will dedicate the services to Srinathji — the deity of the Ambani family. The commercial launch will take place later. "The launch of 5G services wil... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/h5m8NRO via

ISRO to Launch Chandrayaan-3, Its Third Mission to Moon, in June 2023

ISRO plans to launch Chandrayaan-3, its third mission to the moon, in June next year with a more robust lunar rover onboard which is crucial for future inter-planetary explorations. The space agency has also lined up the first test flight of the 'abort mission' for Gaganyaan, the country's first human spaceflight, early next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yedv1gb via

Facebook Parent Meta's Oversight Board Can Now Apply Warning Screens to Moderate Content

Meta Platforms' independent oversight board said on Thursday that starting this month, it can decide on applying warning screens, marking content as "disturbing" or "sensitive". The board, which already has the ability to review user appeals to remove content, said it would be able to make binding decisions to apply a warning screen when "leaving up or restoring quali... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DTY9gOw via

Elon Musk's SpaceX to Commission Two ESA Launches to Fill Gap Left by Russia

Europe will commission two rocket launches from Elon Musk's SpaceX after the Ukraine conflict barred access to Russia's Soyuz, the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed on Thursday. The launches include the Euclid space telescope and the Hera probe, a follow-up mission to NASA's DART spacecraft which last month succeeded in altering the path of a moonlet in the first ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9Fi42fz via

Elon Musk's SpaceX Rolls Out In-Flight WiFi Services for Private Jets With Starlink Aviation

Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its satellite internet unit's foray into in-flight WiFi services with the rollout on Wednesday of Starlink Aviation, offering customers a $150,000 (nearly Rs. 1.2 crore) airplane antenna amid mounting competition for airborne connectivity. Starlink, SpaceX's growing network of thousands of internet satellites, will charge customers seek... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vc8hw51 via

Meta Bulits AI That Translates Spoken-Only Language Under Universal Speech Translator Project

Meta on Wednesday said that it built an artificial intelligence system that translates Hokkien into English even though the Taiwanese language lacks a standard written form. The Silicon Valley tech titan that owns Facebook and Instagram billed the work at its Universal Speech Translator project as an effort to enable users from around the world to socialise regardless... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tEvnuCS via

Here's how Google plans to notify parents when their kids leave school

In a new update to the "Location tab," parents can see all of their children on the same map with their device location. Also, parents can turn on notifications to be alerted when their child arrives at or leaves a specific destination like school or soccer practice, the company said in a blog post. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/bkOpM7H

Black Adam Review Roundup: Dwayne Johnson’s Superhero Debut Is a ‘Catastrophe’

Black Adam serves as Dwayne Johnson’s foray into superhero movies, as he tries to usher in a new era in the DC Universe. This would be the first-ever feature film to explore Superman's dark, lightning-honing nemesis, alongside the Justice Society of America. Black Adam releases October 20 in Indian theatres. Here’s a roundup of Black Adam reviews from some critics... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sokf45c via

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro cannot authenticate payments via Face Unlock like iPhones: Here's why

The company says that "for secure activities like app sign-in and making payments on Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, you can use Fingerprint Unlock or rely on a strong pin or password." Google even thanks Tensor G2 on Pixel 7 for achieving good facial accuracy performance with the front-facing camera to unlock the phone. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/rfmC4b1

How to remove an app, website linked to your Instagram account

For instance, if you have used your Instagram account to log into a third-party app or website for handling multiple social media accounts, managing followers, or automating and scheduling feeds, these apps and websites can still access your personal information and remain connected even after you remove these apps from your phone. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/NlsB310

5G Services to Be Rolled Out in at Least 4 Odisha Cities by March 2023, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says

At least four cities of Odisha will get 5G network services by March 2023, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday. The minister said that 80 percent of the state will have access to the next-generation network connectivity by the end of 2023. The announcement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services in India on October 1. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IE367WQ via

Triller 'Metaverz' Platform With Virtual Spaces to Watch Live Music, Sporting Events in the Metaverse Launched

Triller on Monday announced the launch of a metaverse platform called Metaverz, designed to provide virtual spaces for live music and sporting events. DJ Sam Feldt is set to kick off the first live event on October 22 with an electronic set in the Netherlands, according to Triller, which has planned 2,000 events for the next year both on Metaverz and in the real world... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KvZmU7O via

India to Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Crypto During Upcoming G20 Presidency, Finance Minister Says

India is looking to work with the other 19 member nations of the G20 in formulating a framework around cryptocurrencies, that would work on an international level. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed India’s plans of prioritising crypto laws among other important agendas that will be extended for discussion to the G20 member nations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qJYdoHT via

Apple Said to Halt Use of YTMC Memory Chips for iPhone Models Amid Tighter US Export Rules

Apple is said to have halted its use of memory chips from YMTC, or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The Cupertino company has reportedly paused the use of NAND flash memory chips which were expected to be used only for iPhone models sold in China, according to a report by Nikkei. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wtnPm6l via

Apple store workers of another US location votes to unionise

Fifty-six workers at the store, located at Oklahoma City's Penn Square Mall, voted to be represented by The Communications Workers of America, while 32 voted against it, according to a preliminary tally by National Labor Relations Board. The approximate number of eligible voters was 95, the board said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/tCzJ9yS

Tata Power Said to Have Been Hit by Cyberattack, IT Systems Affected

Tata Power on Friday said that a cyberattack has hit its information technology (IT) infrastructure and affected its systems. All critical operational systems are functioning; however, as a measure of abundant precaution, restricted access and preventive checks have been put in place for employee and customer facing portals and touch points, it added. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ySFEYUH via

Ukraine, Poland Hit by Novel Ransomware Cyberattack by New Hacking Group, Says Microsoft

A newly discovered hacking group has attacked transportation and logistics companies in Ukraine and Poland with a novel kind of ransomware, Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday. The attackers targeted a wide range of systems within an hour on Tuesday, Microsoft said, adding that it hadn't been able to link the attacks to any known group yet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pdTRFxl via

Meta's virtual-reality avatars are finally getting legs, here's why

Why is it so hard to build a metaverse avatar - a visual representation of ourselves in the digital world - that walks on two legs? "I think everyone has been waiting for this," said a cartoonish digital version of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, unveiling his new avatar legs and jumping up and down at a virtual-reality event Tuesday. "But seriously, legs are hard. Which is why other virtual reality systems don't have them either." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/qs09hOc

The Crown Season 5: Netflix Teases First Look Ahead of Release on November 9

The Crown season 5's first look have been released by Netflix, featuring a brand new cast. The stills from the latest season depict a despondent-appearing Princess Diana (played by Elizabeth Debicki, who replaced Emma Corrin in the previous season), dressed in a sparkling gown and bowing her head as she enters a lavish evening engagement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tVCqN4p via

Supreme Court Rejects Stay on Amazon Prime's Mirzapur Season 3, Calls Pre-Censorship of Web Series Impermissible

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked how can there be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit observed that it always felt pre-censorship is impermissible. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1YcwJ8o via

Sony, Honda announce to deliver first EVs in 2026

"Based on our vision to 'make the mobility space an emotional one', Sony's initiatives in the mobility business are centred around the three areas of safety, entertainment and adaptability," Kenichiro Yoshida, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation, had said in a statement. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/CRYeLAV

Huawei, ZTE May Soon Face US FCC Ban From Approval of New Telecom Equipment

The US Federal Communications Commission is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the United States on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency. In 2019, the United States placed Huawei, Hikvision and other firms on its economic blacklist. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iMQqeKS via

Karwachauth Stickers: How to download and send on WhatsApp, Telegram and Messenger

Karwachauth is here. And, on this auspicious day if you are looking to send your greeting to friends and family, then Stickers are perhaps the easiest and quickest way. The Stickers are available on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger. Wondering how to get Karwachauth Stickers for WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook? Follow our step-by-step guide: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/uDarBT5

Government May Clear Semiconductor Unit Proposals in Next 30-60 Days: MoS IT

The government is likely to start approving proposals to set up electronic chip and display manufacturing plants in the country in next 30-60 days, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Speaking at IESA Vision Summit, Chandrasekhar said there has been a tremendous progress in the development of the semiconductor ecosystem in ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d8yFEpS via

How to share small parts of videos with others using ‘YouTube Clips’

Previously, in order to share a YouTube video with family and friends, you had to copy and paste the video's link, which, depending on their device, would either open the YouTube app or a browser. This method shares the whole video with others. However, the YouTube Clips feature enables users to share a portion of the video. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/xdWlwm4

Coinbase Gains Singapore License Under Payments Services Act, Ahead of Upcoming Crypto Regulation: All Details

Coinbase on Tuesday announced that it had gained approval from the central bank of Singapore, as the crypto exchange received permission to offer its services in the region. The company said it had been building up its presence in Singapore and currently had nearly 100 employees, mostly comprised of product engineers. Singapore plans to roll out new regulations that w... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L6Y5Zer via

House of the Dragon Episode 9 Trailer: King Viserys’ Demise Sees Otto Hightower Springing at the Opportunity

House of the Dragon episode 9 trailer is out, teasing a closed-room meeting that puts Queen Alicent’s son Aegon as the successor. Set right after King Viserys’ death, episode 9 sees Otto Hightower setting plans in motion, to take over the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon episode 9 premieres October 17 at 6:30am IST/ October 16 at 9pm ET on Disney+ Hotstar and HBO ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YxiXfl6 via

India, Taiwan Should Finalise Free Trade Agreement as Soon as Possible, Says Taiwanese Envoy: Report

India and Taiwan should finalise the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) at the earliest as it will remove all barriers to trade and investment and help create a secure and resilient supply chain, Taipei's de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger has reportedly said.​ from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ScYkoJX via

House of the Dragon Episode 8 Review: A Final Game of Thrones for King Viserys

House of the Dragon episode 8 review: The seat of Driftmark is the latest point of contention between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke). House of the Dragon episode 8 released October 9 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET on HBO Max, and October 10 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mx7IFz0 via

China Chip Manufacturing Industry Targeted With Sweeping New US Semiconductor Export Rules: All Details

China's chip manufacturing industry has been targeted by a new set of export controls published by the US government on Friday. The export controls are aimed at cutting off access to chip technology and semiconductors manufactured with US equipment, and block shipments of a broad array of chips for use in Chinese supercomputing systems. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VCowkRY via

Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Feature Tri-Cluster Design

Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC specifications have surfaced online, ahead of the launch of the company's successor to the first-generation Snapdragon 7 series chipset. The upcoming smartphone chipset is expected to make its debut at the Snapdragon Summit for 2022, which starts in just over a month. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC has been used in only a couple of phones so ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wFJQEHZ via

Uber, Ola, Rapido Directed to Stop Three-Wheeler Services in Bengaluru Over 'Exorbitant' Pricing

Uber, Ola, and Rapido were directed to stop three-wheeler services in Bengaluru on Thursday, over accusations of overcharging customers and harassment. While, Uber in recent weeks has been running television ads on its autorickshaw service in India, Rapido said its operations in Bengaluru are not illegal and it will respond to the notice. Last month, the Competition C... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/swSUVB1 via

Facebook Warns 1 Million Users About Usernames, Passwords Stolen via 400 Malicious Apps

Facebook on Friday warned 1 million users that their usernames and passwords may have been stolen by malicious apps on the Google Play store and Apple's App Store. Over 400 malicious apps on Android and iOS were users to target Internet users, according to Meta. Apple said 45 of the 400 problematic apps were on its App Store and have been removed, while Google removed... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pFMvfB9 via

Bots offer US, Europe a way out of workforce shortage, and delays for customers

Layoffs make headlines, but in the post-pandemic world, businesses are neck-deep in the U.S. and Europe in an unprecedented workforce shortage, which, when combined with the supply chain crisis and macroeconomic uncertainties, can be like a migraine that refuses to part ways with you. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/o7ObzJF

Microsoft's Incentives to Block Rivals After Activision Deal Probed by EU Regulators: Details

Antitrust regulators in the European Union have asked games developers to repsond by October 10 on whether Microsoft will be incentivised to block rivals' access to Activision Blizzard's best-selling games on their platforms. A decision on the acqusition of Activision by Microsoft is expected by November 8. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/V0FQy5a via

Twitter Rolls Out Edit Button to Paid Subscribers in US Days After Introducing Feature in Canada, Australia

Twitter is gradually making the edit button available for its paid subscribers in the United States, the social media company said on Thursday, days after launching the widely requested feature in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In an official tweet, Twitter announced that it is expanding the Edit Tweet test to the US, currently limited to Twitter Blue members. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fNsiDRO via

Reliance Jio 5G Beta Trials Begin in Delhi and Other Cities With Over 1Gbps Download Speed

Reliance Jio on Thursday started beta trials of 5G services in the national capital along with three other cities — Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi — with users getting download speed of over 1Gbps. At Chanakyapuri, in Lutyens' Zone of New Delhi, the users got internet speed of over 1Gbps. During the trial, the company said, "Now 5G services will be available only on... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0cNd13X via

Explainer: What is an 'everything app' and why Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to make one

The question arose after the billionaire chief executive of Tesla Inc reversed course on his earlier decision not to buy Twitter Inc. Musk is now willing to proceed with his original plan to buy the social media company for $44 billion and late on Tuesday he tweeted: "Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/mNcFnI1

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro to Launch at Made by Google Event Today: How to Watch, What to Expect

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be launched by the tech giant today at the ‘Made By Google’ event scheduled to begin at 10am ET (7.30pm IST). The Google event will launch a number of other products, including the Google Pixel Watch which was first teased by the company in May. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qhZKgT2 via

Facebook to Customise User Feed, Asks Users for More Help to Improve Its Algorithms

Facebook parent Meta Platforms will soon ask some users for more direct feedback on what they like to see in their feed — and what they don’t — as part of a broader effort to compete with TikTok and show people posts from users they don’t follow. Users will soon see “show more” and “show less” buttons on posts that appear in their feed, giving them a m... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kTN6YRD via

Spotify Acquires Content Moderation Firm Kinzen to Detect Harmful Content on the Platform

Audio-streaming service Spotify Technology on Wednesday said it had acquired Kinzen, a firm that has helped it identify harmful content on the platform. The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content on its service after a backlash earlier this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RTF6xcw via

The 7 Biggest Web Series and TV Shows in October on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Prime Video

Mismatched season 2, The White Lotus season 2, Derry Girls season 3, Shantaram, The Midnight Club, The Peripheral, and Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities — the biggest web series and TV shows in October 2022 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Prime Video. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ruG68QK via

Nodal cyber regulator can tame social media misuse by political parties

As political parties continue to misuse social media platforms to spread propaganda, misinformation, and fake news in the absence of a central cyber regulatory body, industry experts have reiterated the need to appoint a nodal cyber regulator to deal with Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and others. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/nkdehuj

Reliance Jio Said to Launch Budget Laptop JioBook With Embedded 4G Sim Card

Reliance Jio will launch a budget laptop priced at $184 (Nearly Rs. 15,000) with an embedded 4G sim card, aiming to replicate the success of its low-cost JioPhone in India's highly price-sensitive market, two sources told Reuters. The JioBook will be produced locally by contract manufacturer Flex with Jio aiming to sell "hundreds of thousands" of units by March, one o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GWAwpOz via

‘Connect Wallets, Share NFTs’: Meta Users in the US Get Feature on Facebook, Instagram

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram users in the US can now connect their digital wallets to the apps and share their NFT holdings with their followers and friends. NFTs supported on Ethereum, Polygon, and Flow blockchains can be shared on Facebook and Instagram for starters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tvSbkmE via

Google removes over 550,000 pieces of content in India, most related to copyright violations complaints

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules), Google, along with other social media platforms, is mandated to publish monthly transparency reports with details of complaints received from users in India and the actions taken, as well as removal actions taken as a result of automated detection. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/piNQUAe