Supporting Google’s Battle against Cyberattacks and Ransomware
Supporting Google’s Battle against Cyberattacks & Ransomware June 13, 2021 As cyberattacks by criminals and nation-state is becoming efficient, Google finds time to hunt down more than 100 phishing attempts every day. It has also been able to protect the scans done using over 100 billion apps, from malware and other issues in a day. […]
McDonald’s Chicken Nugget Sold for $100k on eBay!
McDonald’s Chicken Nugget Sold for $100k on eBay June 11, 2021 Chicken nugget from the BTS McDonald’s Meal was sold for $100k on eBay as it resembled an Among Us crewmate. McDonald’s had partnered with the BTS K-pop stars to deliver a personalised meal called the BTS Meal. It consisted of 10 chicken nuggets, Cajun […]
Twitter Blue followed by Super Follower feature from Twitter
Twitter Blue followed by Super Follower feature from Twitter June 10, 2021 Twitter has announced the launch of the Super Follower feature to its app. the Super Follower feature will be available to members with more than 10,000 followers. This feature would allow them to charge for extra contents like extra tweets, joining a community […]
Instagram Clarifies How It Oversees the User Activities
Instagram Clarifies How It Oversees the User Activities to Enhance Their Experience June 10, 2021 There are many misconceptions regarding Instagram hiding the posts of its users. Adam Mosseri, its CEO, explicated how the app decides which posts the users can and can’t view on the app. According to Mosseri, Instagram uses multiple algorithms to supervise its […]
FITS- Providing Tech-Law Literacy through Research Work
FITS – Providing Tech – Law Literacy through Research Work June 8, 2021 Law students in the country have a golden opportunity to be part of the new initiative from Facebook called the Facebook India Tech Scholars program (FITS). The program, with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as its knowledge partner, is open for 8 […]
Google Advertising ID to be Mandatory from late 2021
Google Advertising ID to be Mandatory from late 2021 June 7, 2021 Android 12 users to be provided with the opportunity to personalize ads, otherwise known as interest-based advertising, based on their interest after updating their Google Play services towards the end of 2021. With the rollout of iOS 14.5, Apple users were allowed to […]
Tinder Upgrades as a Safer Space for Making New Connections
Tinder Upgrades as a Safer Space for Making New Connections June 6, 2021 Tinder launches its new ‘Block Contact’ in its app this week. From Monday onwards the users will be able to block personal contacts on the app. Bernadette Morgan, Tinder’s product manager for trust and safety, said that this new feature will help […]
‘Prayer Post’: Facebook Responds to the Needs of its Users
‘Prayer Post’: Facebook Responds to the Needs of its Users June 6, 2021 Facebook, one of the largest social media platforms, has been utilised widely during the covid 19 pandemic situation to reach out to people. Being one of the most popular and easily accessible platforms the app has provided the people to meet and […]
“Only You” from Spotify: Interactive Customised features for You
“Only You” from Spotify: Interactive Customised features for You June 3, 2021 Spotify introduced its “Only You” feature on iOS and Android devices. It lets you foreground your favourite music in many interactive ways. The feature also provides you with a playlist customised based on the music you like. Spotify allows you to share this […]
OTT Platforms to Withdraw from Live News: But Why?
OTT Platforms to Withdraw from Live News: But Why? June 2, 2021 Many Over the Top (OTT) platforms had entered the space of live News due to the increasing viewership of live news content. Disney+Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, JioTV, MX Player, Voot and YuppTV had bought live news channels to cash this change in viewership. But […]