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Instagram testing feature to notify users of outage or issue inside app

Instagram said it is testing a feature to notify users of outages or technical issues directly on the photo-sharing app, days after two outages disrupted the social media giant's services

High on tech: Checks and tests that run the post-pandemic digital universe

A clutch of companies is ensuring apps and portals don't slip on quality, safety

Instagram to roll out 2 tools to protect teens from harmful posts

The photo-sharing platform will introduce "take a break" feature and will also "nudge" teenagers away from bad content

Google set to launch 'Pixel Pass' subscription inspired by Apple One

Called 'Pixel Pass', the Google bundle plan has been detailed in a leaked image published by tech writer Brandon Lee.

Govt making efforts to democratise space technology: Jitendra Singh

The minister of state (independent charge) of earth sciences and science and technology said the government has been at the forefront of strengthening India's space capabilities.

Q&A: Mobile makers better prepared for 5G, says Qualcomm India president

How prepared are mobile makers for 5G? Will the price fall in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment? Qualcomm India President Rajen Vagadia answers key questions in an exclusive interview with Surajeet Das Gupta

China will continue curbing tech monopolies: Central bank chief

The central bank will work with anti-monopoly authorities to prevent firms from abusing dominant market positions and actively deal with new monopoly problems

Social media companies face fines for defamatory posts in Australia

Platforms getting away with not taking any responsibility: minister

Apple stops signing iOS 15.0 following iOS 15.0.1 release

Apple routinely stops signing older versions of software updates after new releases come out in order to encourage customers to keep their operating systems up to date.

Xiaomi tops Central, Eastern Europe 5G smartphones in Q3: Report

Global smartphone brand Xiaomi has captured an estimated 42 per cent of total 5G smartphone shipments in Central and Eastern Europe in the third quarter of 2021, says a new report.

Whatsapp will soon provide encrypted chat backups for Android, iOS users

Last month, Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg had taken to social media to announce that WhatsApp will be adding another layer of privacy and security which would be rolling out soon.

Apple TV+ app now available on 2016, 2017 LG smart TVs: Report

At present, the app has appeared on LG's content store in several regions, including Germany, Poland, and the Nordic countries

Facebook apologizes for second outage in a week, services back up

The company confirmed its social media platform, Instagram, Messenger and Workplace were impacted by the latest outage.

Facebook Messenger, Instagram facing issues for second time in a week

Facebook Inc confirmed that some users were having trouble accessing its apps and services, days after the social media giant suffered a six-hour outage

Smart robots do all the work at Nissan's 'intelligent' plant: Report

All auto-makers are working on robotic technology that can increase adaptability and enable them to respond quickly to market demand

'Delete Facebook' features on American news magazine TIME's cover

American news magazine TIME has brought out its latest edition with Facebook Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg

Digital public goods driving innovation in India: Nandan Nilekani

Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani on Friday said India has been "unique" in creating a set of public goods that are helping drive innovation in the country

Google to ban ads appearing next to climate denial content

The new rules will prohibit ads for, and monetisation of, content that contradicts well-established scientific consensus around the existence and causes of climate change

OnePlus ropes in Shahid, Mira Kapoor as brand ambassadors for TV category

OnePlus said it has witnessed a 20 per cent growth quarter-on-quarter in the April-June 2021 period in its smart TVs segment.

Data localisation: Understanding data centres and why they are important

What is a data localisation plan? What are data centres? Why is India pushing companies to store Indian users' data in data centres within the country? Here's an explainer