Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Samsung’s foldable phones may cost as little as KRW 1M by 2024

Samsung

Samsung may begin producing entry-level foldable smartphones by 2024. The foldable smartphone pricing may start at KRW 1 million (about Rs. 157,718). South Korean corporation plans to develop a foldable smartphone as part of the “Galaxy A” line. According to a source, Samsung may begin producing entry-level foldable smartphones by 2024, with costs starting at … Read more

Google claims Hermit malware was installed on Android and iOS via ISPs

Google

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are helping a sophisticated spyware operation fool people into installing harmful programmes. Hermit can capture audio, make and intercept phone conversations, and root an Android smartphone. The malware disguises itself as a cell carrier or messaging app to infect phones. Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG), ISPs are helping a sophisticated spyware … Read more

Netflix affirms the existence of an ad-supported tier

Netflix

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said ad-supported tier will launch by 2022. Corporation lost 200,000 users between Q1 2022 and Q4 2021. Netflix is launching a lower tier after losing customers for the first time in over a decade. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in an interview at Cannes Lions that the business will create an … Read more

Microsoft and Meta have joined Google in using AI in data centres

Microsoft and Meta

Microsoft and Meta are developing an AI system; that generates alerts for data centre construction. They’re developing operations teams; in order to “prevent or mitigate the impact of safety incidents”. Five people were taken to the hospital after a chlorine gas leak; at an Apple data center in Maiden, North Carolina. Data centres, which power … Read more

The EU intends to penalise Meta, Twitter, and Google for spreading false information

EU

The European Union is taking new measures to deal with deep fakes, fake accounts and source of fake information. The social media and technology companies need to submit the key data to their countries according to the new regulation. This will help in eradicating the spread of disinformation. The European Union is taking new steps … Read more

Google, Facebook, and Twitter must combat face EU sanctions

Facebook

Alphabet Inc unit Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook (FB), and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms. European Commission is expected to publish the updated code of practice on disinformation on Thursday. Alphabet set Inc unit Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc(TWTR.N) and other tech organizations should … Read more

YouTube is being chastised by Elon Musk for “nonstop scam ads”

YouTube

YouTube’s Terms of Service encourage users to avoid swearing on the site for the sake of advertising, but they don’t restrict it. Scammers have already preyed on Musk supporters by claiming ownership of a phoney SpaceX digital coin, making $9 million in advertising revenue from the video. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a series of … Read more

Android 13 is two months earlier than Android 12 beta in platform stability

Android

Google has released the third public beta of Android 13. Claims that it has gained platform stability. It also achieves this milestone two months ahead of Android 12. The initial developer preview of Android 13 was released in February, followed by the first public beta in April and a significant I/O announcement in May. Google … Read more

Elon Musk will get ‘firehose’ data access for Twitter to deal with bot issues

Elon

Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused Twitter of failing to supply him with enough data on automated accounts. Twitter is prepared to offer Musk access to the so-called “firehose”. As Elon Musk’s representatives stated in the filing, “Twitter’s latest offer to simply provide additional details regarding the company’s own testing methodologies… is tantamount to refusing Mr. … Read more

The Pixel 6a is already available on Facebook Marketplace, ahead of its official release

Pixel 61

Google’s next A-series phone will go on open sale on July 28. The 6.1-inch OLED display with its centered punch-hole cut out for the 8MP selfie cam is clear. Moreover, there is a Charcoal color variation of the phone. Over the weekend, we saw an unboxing video of what appears to be Google’s Pixel 6a, … Read more

Google has been ordered to pay $515,000 to an Australian court

Australian court

An Australian court ordered Google to pay A$715,000 ($515,000) to a former senior lawmaker. The Federal Court found that YouTube’s Jordan Shanks’ defamatory campaign drove him to quit politics prematurely. Judge: Google’s conduct in this proceeding was improper and unjustifiable. An Australian court requested Google to pay A$715,000 ($515,000) to a previous senior official on … Read more

Google has launched a one-box ‘Suicide Hotline’ for Pakistan

launched a one-box 'Suicide Hotline'

Google partnership with ‘Umang Pakistan’; users can obtain fast help at the top of the search result page when searching for anything related to suicide. Umang Pakistan has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO); as a mental health helpline that gives support to vulnerable Pakistanis who are contemplating or planning suicide. Each year, … Read more

Meta’s Messenger app for iOS and Android now has a new Calls tab

Meta's Messenger

Meta has added a new ‘Calls’ option to its Messenger app for iOS and Android users worldwide. The new tab will keep track of all of the calls you make or receive in the app in one location. making it easier to connect calls with a single push. Facebook pulled messaging from the main Facebook … Read more

Google had to switch off RCS ads in India due to a flood of spam

Google

In recent weeks, Google Messages customers in India have complained getting a barrage of unwelcome adverts via Rich Communication Services (RCS), and Google has responded by turning them completely off. Google spokesman Kaori Miyake verified to The Verge that the function has been deactivated in India, “We are aware that some businesses are abusing our … Read more

Microsoft discovers Bugs in Dozens of Pre-Installed Apps

Microsoft

Microsoft discovered four high-severity issues in Android System apps that have received millions of downloads. The business also stated that the problem has been resolved. The flaws, on the other hand, could have allowed threat actors to stage remote and local assaults or be utilized as routes for obtaining sensitive information by exploiting their vast … Read more

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Display Specifications Leaked

Google

The display specifications for Google’s forthcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, were leaked online. The smartphones are expected to have displays similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which were released last year. At the annual Google I/O developer conference earlier this month, the company previewed its next-generation devices, … Read more

Google in talks to become member of ONDC, India’s open e-commerce network

Google

NEW DELHI: Google is in talks with the Indian government to integrate its shopping services with the country’s open e-commerce network ONDC, According to the sources. Late last month, India soft-launched its Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in an attempt to break Amazon.com and Walmart’s monopoly on the fast-growing e-commerce business. According to the … Read more

Google’s enigmatic Foldable Pixel has been postponed again 

Foldable Pixel

Google’s fabled folding phone has just become more elusive. According to reports, Google’s foldable phone has been postponed even again, this time till next spring. Google’s equivalent of the Samsung Galaxy Z series has been rumoured since early 2021, but The Elec revealed yesterday that the tech giant is cancelling its plans to launch its … Read more

Owners of the Pixel 6 are dissatisfied with Google’s pricey, yellow cases

Pixel 6

Google’s $30 first-party cases aren’t impressing Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners. Hundreds of consumers have complained about the translucent plastic fading, warping, or just not fitting the phone out of the box, according to Reddit and Amazon reviews. Some individuals have shared gruesome photos of their cases, claiming that they degenerated in anything from … Read more

Google must limit location tracking Democrats argue Before Roe is repeal

Google

Over 40 Democratic members of Congress have requested Google to cease collecting and storing “unnecessary” location data, fearing that it may be used to track down and punish individuals who have had abortions. Members of Congress, headed by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and including well-known progressive legislators such as Ayanna Pressley, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, … Read more

Google transalate adds 24 new languages

Google transalate adds 24 new languages

Google has announced that it has added 24 new languages to its Google Translate platform, spoken by over 30 million people. This was reported by the Bolnews on Sunday 22-may. Washington: Google has announced that it has added 24 new languages to its Google Translate platform, spoken by more than 30 million people. This was … Read more

Google Pixel Watch details leak prior to launch

Google Pixel Watch

The Pixel Watch, as you may be aware, is on its way. Long a fiction of tech fanatics’ minds, it’s finally occurring this year – Google acknowledged it, clearly unable to keep it a secret despite the fact that the launch is only scheduled for “this fall,” which most likely translates to October. So, we’ve … Read more

Russia: Google has filed for bankruptcy

Google

Google has filed for bankruptcy in Russia, citing the seizure of its local bank account by the Russian authorities. According to the IT giant, this means that its local office will no longer be able to operate. In a statement to Mashable, a Google spokesperson said, “The Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account … Read more