Gadgets 360 - Internet

Twitter Bans Suspected Iran Account After Post Threatens Donald Trump

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:39:50 GMT

Twitter said it has permanently banned an account that some in Iran believe is linked to the office of the country’s supreme leader after a posting that seemed to threaten former President Donald Trump.

High-Speed Internet Ban in Jammu and Kashmir Extended Till February 6

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:23:26 GMT

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the ban on high-speed mobile data services across the Union Territory, except Ganderbal and Udhampur, till February 6

Google Search on Mobile to Get Redesign With More Focus on Important Information, Rounded ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:46:44 GMT

Google Search on mobile is being redesigned to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. The redesign will roll out in the coming days.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Electronics Available ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:59:07 GMT

Amazon Great Republic Day 2021 sale is set to end at midnight tonight. We've handpicked the best deals and offers available on mobile phones and electronics on January 23, the last day of the sale.

IBM Hit by Rare Sales Decline in Software Units, Posts Disappointing Quarterly Revenue

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:15:25 GMT

IBM missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hurt by a rare sales decline in its software unit as clients shied away from longer-term deals due to pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs Invited to EU Hearing on Big Tech on February 1

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:59:01 GMT

EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook to a February 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of US tech giants.

TikTok Asked to Block Users With Unverified Age in Italy Following Death of 10-Year-Old Girl

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:41:11 GMT

The Italian data privacy watchdog ordered video app TikTok to block the accounts of any users in Italy whose age it could not verify following the death of a 10-year-old girl who had been using the Chinese-owned app.

Government Assured Strict Changes in Foreign Investment Rules for E-Commerce, Trader Group Says

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:15:54 GMT

A trader group representing millions of brick-and-mortar retailers said it has received government assurances that stringent changes will be made to foreign investment rules for e-commerce, a move that could hit Amazon.

US President Joe Biden Enlists ‘World Class’ Cyber-Security Team Following SolarWinds Hack

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:45:44 GMT

US President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defence officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies.

YouTube Rolls Out Hashtag Landing Pages That Offer a New Way to Discover Videos

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:54 GMT

YouTube has completed the roll out for its hashtag landing pages that will help users discover videos through hashtags. This feature is available on its Android and iOS apps as well as the desktop version.

WandaVision Episode 3 Recap: Double Delight in the 1970s

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:01 GMT

WandaVision episode 3 review: Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) gives birth to twins (is this our first look at Young Avengers?) in the 1970s in an episode that offers more clues to what’s up with Westview.

Microsoft Edge Gets New Themes, Features to Boost Productivity and Browser Performance

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:52:32 GMT

Microsoft Edge has got several upgrades as a part of its first anniversary. The browser now allows users to choose from 24 new themes, the sidebar search is now generally available in the browser, and users can see emails right in the browser through a deeper Microsoft Outlook integration.

Resident Evil Village Release Date Set for May 7, PS4 and Xbox One Support Announced

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:46:56 GMT

Resident Evil Village release date is May 7, Capcom has announced. The game will also be available on PS4 and Xbox One. A PS5-exclusive demo called Resident Evil Village Maiden is out now. Online multiplayer mode Resident Evil Re:Verse available for free with game.

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Release Set for Sunday

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:34:31 GMT

Godzilla vs. Kong trailer release date is Sunday, January 24, Warner Bros. has announced. Godzilla vs. Kong trailer also coming in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong release date is March 26.

Google Suspends Second AI Ethics Researcher, Union Says

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:28:16 GMT

Google has suspended an artificial intelligence (AI) ethics researcher weeks after dismissing another member of the team, Timnit Gebru, a recently formed union said.

BuyUcoin Cryptocurrency User Data Allegedly Affecting Lakhs of People Leaked on the Dark Web

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:25:30 GMT

Sensitive details of individuals available on Indian cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform BuyUcoin have been leaked on the dark Web, according to a security researcher. The surfaced details are said to include the names, email addresses, mobile numbers, order information, and deposit history of users, as well as their bank account information, along with PAN an...

Facebook, Google Grants Australian Local Government PR Website News Provider Status

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:05:33 GMT

Google and Facebook have granted an Australian local government news provider status, drawing questions about the internet giants' efforts to curate news media.

Elon Musk to Offer $100-Million Prize for 'Best' Carbon Capture Technology

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:41:30 GMT

Tesla chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100-million (roughly Rs. 730 crores) prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.

Facebook Hands Decision on Former US President Donald Trump Ban to Its Oversight Board

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:13:46 GMT

Facebook said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board.

Bitcoin Extends Slide, Heads for Worst Week Since March 2020

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:51:13 GMT

Bitcoin fell heavily on Friday and was heading toward its sharpest weekly drop since last March, as worries over its technology and regulation extended a pullback from recent record highs.