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Apple bans Fortnite from App Store until conclusion of legal battle
Fortnite game was removed from the App Store after it violated Apple’s policies and launched its own in-app purchases
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Amazon campaigns to make cannabis legal in the US
In June 2021, Amazon had announced that it would exclude marijuana from its pre-employment drug screening program
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Electoral reforms
The onus is on the govt to take opposition into confidence, ensure there is consensus on use of technology
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EU said to legislate for common phone charger despite Apple protests
EU lawmakers have been pushing for a common charger for over a decade
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Sony’s PS5 update will make your games run faster
Discovery of a performance boost affects 1000 series launch model and newly released 1100 series model revision
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Facebook Oversight Board seeks clarity on review system for high-profile users
Inquiry follows a Wall Street Journal report that Facebook exempts high-profile users from some or all of its rules
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Is Tesla's Autopilot really safe?
Musk, the electric-car pioneer, has fought hard to defend Autopilot from critics and regulators
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Amazon is making its own TV that supports Alexa
Amazon claims their Fire TV Omni’s built-in far-field mic will respond to the “Alexa” word, like an Echo speaker
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Scientists create whitest paint that would eliminate need for air-conditioning
When applied to a building the paint will not absorb heat and will instead, emit it
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Five top podcast apps of 2021
Only available to iOS devices, Apple podcast is one of the best applications including over 30 million episodes
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Facebook says WSJ allegations are ‘mischaracterizations’
The Wall Street Journal articles say that Facebook exempted high-profile users from some or all of its rules
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China's new rules curbing online gaming addiction draw wide applause
Under new rules, online game providers can only offer one-hour services to minors from 8pm to 9pm
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HBO Max halves fees to lure back millions of subscribers
Company to lose about 5 million subscribers it had gained through Amazon's Prime video platform
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Ireland raises privacy concerns over Facebook Smart Glasses
Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) is the lead regulator of Facebook under the EU's strict data privacy laws
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Google abused Android dominance in India, says report
Report suggests Google used its "huge financial muscle" to illegally hurt competitors
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Research says “Dislike” feature will improve Spotify recommendations
A listener is 20% more likely to 'like' a song, when the algorithm is generated using “Likes” and “Dislikes”
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'Happy' SpaceX tourist crew spend first day whizzing around Earth
Inspiration4 is the first orbital spaceflight with only private citizens aboard
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Facebook launches new messaging, business tools for brands
New features will help Facebook offer personalised shopping experiences to its users
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Digital doggies: pet influencers on the rise in Singapore
Pet influencers trend was fuelled by a rise in online shopping and pet ownership during the coronavirus pandemic
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SpaceX to send all-civilian crew into Earth orbit
At the end, the four Americans will splash down off the coast of Florida, their descent slowed down by huge parachutes
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Apple’s new iPhone 13 boasts faster 5G, sharper camera
Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 13 and the new iPad mini on Tuesday
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TECNO revolutionises the gaming scene in Pakistan with an exclusive nationwide launch of POVA 2
Visit your nearest retailer to purchase this amazing gaming device today
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China aims for 'civilised' internet with focus on 'socialist values'
Cyberspace should be used to promote education about the ruling party’s achievements, according to official guidelines
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Xiaomi challenges Facebook and launches its own smart glasses
Xiaomi has yet to announce the launch date and price of their new product
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Interactive Brokers launches cryptocurrency trading
Other brokers, including Robinhood Markets Inc and TradeStation also provide cryptocurrency trading
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S Korea fines Google $177m for blocking Android customisation
KFTC said Google hampered competition by making device producers abide by an “anti-fragmentation agreement (AFA)”
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TECNO POVA 2: The ultimate gadget for mobile gamers
Pre-order the all-new TECNO POVA 2 with a massive 7000mAh battery on Daraz.pk now
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New Kindle update will make navigation easier
New software update promises screen brightness adjustment, an Airplane, Bluetooth and Sync feature mode
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Spotify to offer perfect playlist recommendations with new feature
Once the Enhance feature has been enabled, users will be able to see better suggestions in their playlist
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Google to allow dark mode for search page
Dark mode feature is now available to all users
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Italian authority asks Facebook to provide privacy clarifications on new smart glasses
Facebook smart glasses were created in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica
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US judge orders Apple to ease App Store rules
US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers described her ruling as requiring a "measured" change to Apple's rules
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Insomniac Studios to launch new “Wolverine” PS5 game
Wolverine is in its early development stages but the team is working hard to create a remarkable game
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Apple reveals new privacy feature for iOS 15
Apple has just announced that it will allow users the option to activate Apple’s own personalized ads for their device
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Facebook may still be reading WhatsApp messages despite denying it
New ProPublica investigation highlighted how contract workers were reading through private sensitive content
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Facebook unveils its first smart glasses
The glasses include an optional virtual assistant so photos and videos can be captured through voice commands
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Paid influencers must label posts as ads, German court rules
If the influencers are not paid, they can show products without the advertising label, says ruling
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Ford steals Apple's car project chief Doug Field
Field most recently served as VP of special projects at Apple and was previously senior VP, engineering at Tesla
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BMW launches electric mini-bike for beginners
CE-02 mini-bike was debuted recently by BMW Motorrad division in Germany, in the IAA Mobility conference
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TikTok owner ByteDance in talks with banks to borrow over $3 billion
Company plans to take advantage of currently low interest rates to repay its debt
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Facebook apologises after AI labels black men as primates
The social media website has launched an investigation into the matter and issued an apology
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El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as official currency
This change means that companies will need to accept Bitcoin payments along with the US dollar
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Toyota to Spend $13.5 billion to develop EV battery tech
The world's largest automaker by volume is now moving rapidly to deliver its first all-electric line-up next year
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President for making progress in technology
Terms industry-academia linkage crucial for country’s prosperity
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Is TikTok good or bad?
TikTok was the most downloaded non-game app globally in the first half of 2021 with 3 billion installs.
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Flipkart co-founder challenges Indian enforcement agency probe
Enforcement Directorate has been investigating e-commerce giants for allegedly bypassing foreign investment laws
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These Philips Hue lights can sync with your Spotify playlist
Users can start and stop sync, change the brightness and intensity of the lights, or choose a palette
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Apple to delay controversial child safety updates
Critics argued the feature could be exploited by repressive governments looking to find other material
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Google locks Afghan government accounts as Taliban seek emails
One employee of the former government has told Reuters the Taliban are seeking to acquire former officials' emails
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12-year-old British Pakistani boy earns £290,000 from whale NFTs
Ahmed keeps his earnings in the cryptocurrency Ethereum