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Facebook Removes Accounts from Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Honduras
The company has been cracking down on such accounts globally after coming under fire for not developing tools quickly enough to combat extremist content and propaganda operations.
Facebook Fined $5 Billion for Privacy Violations in Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal
The fine is the largest one the US Federal Trade Commission has ever levied on a tech company. But it's affordable for Facebook, which brought in almost $56 billion in revenue in 2018.
Central Government Seeks Detailed Response from TikTok Over Unlawful Content
"There have been some reports about use of TikTok application for circulation of unlawful content. The government has sought detailed clarification from TikTok."
Vivo S1 Expected to Launch in India on August 7; Here's What to Expect
The Vivo S1 will feature a 6.38-inch full HD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED display with a water drop-style notch and a triple rear camera setup.
Jio Effect: Vodafone Introduces Rs 205 and Rs 225 Prepaid Recharge Plans - Here Are The Details
These two new recharge plans are perhaps good options for those who aren’t using mobile data a lot.
Oppo A9 Launches in India With MediaTek Helio P70, Dual-Rear Camera, 4,020mAh Batter and More
The device features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has 16-Megapixel + 2-Megapixel rear dual camera setup and a 16MP front camera for selfies.
G7 Urges Tough Libra Regulation, Agrees to Tax Digital Giants
The G7 are concerned that Facebook's ambitions for a digital currency might not only weaken their control over monetary and banking policies but also pose security risks.
Microsoft’s Edge is Now Ready for Enterprise Evaluation, Here’s Everything it Might Offer
'We are investing in to make the next version of Microsoft Edge the best browser for enterprises and business customers of all sizes', the company said.
Google Maps Rolls out Bike-Sharing Feature in 24 Cities Globally
Besides being able to locate bikeshare stations and ascertaining how many bikes are available, users of Google Maps can also find out whether there’s an empty space at a station for leaving a bike.
World Emoji Day: There are New Differently Abled, Food, Animal and Saree Emojis Coming to Your iPhone
Apple had also proposed to the Unicode Consortium last year to include disability-themed emojis.
Microsoft Blocks Windows 10 May Update From some Surface Book 2 Devices with Discrete GPUs
The new Windows 10 May update let a number of apps and games to crash because of an incompatibility with the graphics card and the discrete GPU going AWOL from the device manager.
Xiaomi Mi Super Sale: Discounts on Redmi Note 7S, Mi A2, Mi LED TV, and More
The Mi Super Sale is offering a cashback worth up to Rs 1,000 if customers use Paytm UPI and additional Rs 5,000 via the Mi Exchange program.
Huawei Smartphone Shipments Pegged at 260 Million
Huawei Technologies is expected to sort out issues with the US authorities by the end of this month and ship around 260 million phones this year compared to a pre-ban projection of 250 million units.
Amazon Prime Day Sale: Realme U1 Available at Starting Price of Rs 8,999
Realme is offering a special price for the budget handset during the Amazon Prime Day sale.
Flipkart Big Shopping Days: Honor Announces Special Offers on Honor 20 and Honor 20i
The Honor 20 and Honor 20i will be available with special offers during the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.
PUBG Mobile: Download This App to Get Godzilla's Carapace and More In-game Rewards
In a move to promote its own app, Tencent is asking players to install 'WeGame for PUBG Mobile.' By doing so you can get the above-mentioned items for free.