Technology

Ransomware is a type of malicious program used by hackers to take control of files in an infected system

TikTok, owner ByteDance became first Chinese company to achieve global success with a consumer app

Privilege has ruined countries and societies, we should not allow technology to further cement inequity

Proposed laws would also help big media companies artificially inflate their search rankings

IBM's new processor chip for data center will be able to handle three times workload of its predecessor

Netflix is ramping up its mobile-only subscription plans

Germany’s antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Amazon’s relationship with third-party traders

Fortnite has attracted more than 350 million players globally and is especially popular among younger gamers

Application can also be used to verify details of a prospective tenant

PTA directed VRG to immediately stop any such commercial operations in relation to AMA scheme

Triller has experienced a surge in downloads since Trump prohibited transactions with TikTok

Saugat Pokharel, a security researcher has been rewarded a $6,000 bug bounty for detecting the problem

Google shared over 50 new features across Meet, Classroom and G Suite to support teaching and learning process

Trump’s latest move comes after he issued an executive order that would prohibit certain transactions with TikTok

Epic Games started a social media campaign against Apple and soon hashtag “#FreeFortnite” was trending on Twitter

Betelgeuse is classified as a red supergiant, largest type of star

Recovery of coronavirus patients jumps to 92.31% in the country

Officials told reporters that they seized about $2 million

Amazon's move comes amid increasing competition in India with rivals Walmart-owned Flipkart

WeChat users rushed to install app before it could disappear from app stores

Ayesha Ali, Agha Ali Raza and Ihsan Ayyub Qazi from LUMS were among global list of winners

Epic also attacked Apple on social media, launching a campaign with hashtag #FreeFortnite

Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate was using a hacking tool codenamed 'Drovoru' to break into computers

Apple has removed Fortnite from its App Store for violating company’s in-app payment guidelines

Overabundant capacity to store information results in higher propensity to memorise which reduces machine intelligence

Hub will provide Facebook and Instagram users with accurate and easy-to-find information about voting

Hackers targeted about 130 accounts during cyber attack

Twitter has also expressed interest in having a deal with TikTok

Twitter will roll out measures on new tools, policies, and voting resources next month

Microsoft's Surface Duo has two traditional screens separated by a hinge but synchronised to work together

3.5-inch floppy disks are still used on airplanes however, airlines have been gradually moving away from their use

Google’s alerting feature can give billions of users precious seconds of warning of a tremor nearby

Travelers sit in business class seats in a mock airline cabin where they are served in-flight meals and drinks

Google is set to release its foldable Pixel smartphone, codenamed 'Passport' in 4th quarter of 2021

Trump signed an order prohibiting transactions with TikTok

Tesla’s stock has surged over 200% this year

Facebook removed about 22.5 million posts with hate speech on its flagship app

Trump has threatened to ban Chinese-owned apps on grounds that they pose national security threat

Twitter rolled out a moderation feature that would allow its users to limit how many people can reply to their tweets

Pakistan is among 30 countries that have called for a treaty to ban use of lethal autonomous weapons systems

President Donald Trump has also threatened to ban TikTok

Fabulous Journey Event is a gaming session in which players will have to finish missions and receive rewards

Tencent has also launched a new California-based studio, as it looks to further expand its presence overseas

Trump has asked Microsoft to put together a blueprint for an acquisition that safeguards personal data of Americans

NASA’s Dawn spacecraft provides a new understanding of Ceres

Facebook and Microsoft are latest companies to voice concerns about Apple’s App Store rules

WonderTree uses AI, machine learning to make interactive and immersive games for children with learning disabilities

Microsoft has emerged as most likely buyer of TikTok's US operations

Launch of Reels increased Facebook shares by more than 6% making Zuckerberg a member of the 'Centibillionaire Club'

ClinicALL, the IT platform aims to provide a solution for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic