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Facebook says 'configuration change' at back-end logged out some users

A so-called configuration change at the back-end forced some Facebook users to log out of their accounts unexpectedly, according to the social network.

Google to redesign mobile search interface to simply how results look

The changes are intended to simplify how search results look

Twitter acts on inactive accounts, to begin new verification soon

Micro-blogging platform Twitter has started removing blue verification badges from inactive and incomplete accounts

CBI books Cambridge Analytica, Global Science over illegal data harvesting

Facebook reported the leak of personal data of nearly 562.000 Indians users by the UK data firm

China's OnePlus, Oppo integrate parts of research and development

The move that could see the smartphone brands work more closely in the future

Apple plans thinner Macbook Air with magnetic charger in Mac lineup reboot

The upcoming MacBook Pro is an example of Apple's renewed focus on Mac loyalists

Not viable: Alphabet closing Loon, a balloon alternative to cell towers

Founded in 2011, Loon aimed to bring connectivity to areas of the world where building cell towers is too expensive or treacherous using balloons the length of tennis courts and solar-powered gear

Yamaha Music India launches new RX-V AV receivers starting at Rs 47,490

Yamaha Music India is looking at up to 20 per cent growth in the home audio segment for the next two years on the back of people's desire to upgrade their home entertainment systems with good speakers

Otter to live transcribe Google Meet calls with new Chrome extension

The popular automated transcription service Otter.ai can now transcribe Google Meet calls in real time with a new Chrome extension.

Intel floats possibility of licensing deals, would rivals be interested?

Intel's business model has come into question in recent years as the company lost its manufacturing lead to the Taiwanese and Korean companies

Kunal Shah backs OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's consumer electronics company

Carl Pei, the Swedish tech entrepreneur, is working on a stealth project that he plans to unveil this month

Oversight Board to examine Donald Trump's Facebook profile suspension

Facebook has also requested policy recommendations from the Board on suspensions when the user is a political leader, the Oversight Board said in a statement

Global refurbished smartphone market down 9% in 2020 amid Covid crisis

The pandemic disrupted the global economy and supply chains

Carl Pei's upcoming start-up gets seed funding from Cred founder Kunal Shah

Kunal Shah, the founder of fintech company CRED, has invested in OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's new venture.

Google, group of French publishers sign copyright news payment deal

This paves the way for the internet giant to make digital copyright payments for online news content

Available to answer any question on privacy policy, says WhatsApp

A day after govt asked it to withdraw changes to its privacy policy, WhatsApp said the proposed change does not expand its ability to share user data with Facebook and it's open to answering questions

Vivo Y31 with 48MP AI triple camera, 5,000mAh battery launched at Rs 16,490

Vivo expanded its Y series with the launch of Vivo Y31 in India at Rs 16,490 for 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant.

Google Chrome update helps users identify, change weak passwords

With Chrome version 88, Google is stepping up the security game with additional features to its password protection that will let users know if they are not applying best security practices.

Google releases Chrome update without the support for Adobe Flash

Google has released Chrome 88 as the latest stable version of their cross-platform web browser without any support for Adobe Flash Player.

Facebook has no plan to reinstate Trump's account across apps: Adam Mosseri

Facebook has no plan to reinstate the outgoing US President Donald Trumps account on any of its platforms as of now, Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, has said.