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Author: Adarsh V.K

Adarsh V.K, Co-Founder and Editor at ReturnByte, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over seven years. Adarsh is also a web developer who contributes to ReturnByte front-end tech. You can follow him @_adarsh_vk on Instagram.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange (AP) News 

Crypto Kings No More: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon

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In a remarkably turbulent two-year period, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has emerged as the most influential figure in the cryptocurrency world to face significant challenges. This occurrence is particularly noteworthy given the already unpredictable nature of the industry. Zhao stepped down as CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, after he and the company pleaded guilty on Tuesday to broad US money laundering violations and agreed to pay more than $4 billion in fines. Here are three of the highest-profile crypto leaders who have run afoul of…

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Know how Binance being hit with penalties for breaking US regulations can impact the future of the crypto industry. (REUTERS) News 

Binance Busted: World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Pleads Guilty!

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Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange globally in terms of trade volume, faced regulatory investigation earlier this year due to its failure to implement proper regulatory and legal measures to prevent illicit activities such as funding terrorism and drug deals, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On Tuesday, the CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, admitted guilt and reached a settlement of 4.3 billion dollars. But if you’re new to the world of crypto and want to know what Binance is, why it’s…

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The Gmail unsubscribe button feature is currently not widely available, and there is no information regarding its availability on iOS devices. News 

Say Goodbye To Spam: Gmail’s Got You Covered!

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Frustrated by spam or promotional emails from e-commerce sites? US tech giant Google is reportedly rolling out a new unsubscribe button in Gmail’s Android app, making it easier to opt out of spam. Gmail’s unsubscribe button feature is currently not widely available, and there is no information on its availability on iOS devices. As reported by AssembleDebug over at TheSpAndroid , a Gmail unsubscribe button is in development for the latest version of the Gmail app for Android. The unsubscribe button is located next to the sender’s information, and by…

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While Apple and Microsoft dominate the global brand landscape, various tech brands are quickly jumping on the 'brand value' bandwagon. Here's the complete list. News 

Who’s On Top? See the Full List of Brands with the Highest ‘Brand Value’!

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Apple, Microsoft and Amazon are the world’s most valuable brands. In addition to continuing to dominate the technology industry, these brands are consistently ranked as some of the most influential and powerful global investments. According to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2023 list, these brands are still at the top. Let’s take a look at the top tech brands with the most brand value and growth. Interbrand’s Best Global Tech Brands 2023: Apple – The iPhone maker holds the number one spot as the most valuable brand and has experienced 4%…

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Sam Altman is open to coming back to OpenAI, as per the reports. (AFP) News 

Sam Altman’s Return to the Helm of OpenAI: What Does it Mean?

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After his removal, OpenAI announced on Tuesday that they have come to an agreement with Sam Altman to resume his position as CEO, bringing an end to the intense deliberations surrounding the future of the company, which is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution. Here’s what analysts and investors are saying about the deal: DANNI HEWSON, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS MANAGER AT AJ BELL: “There are still huge questions about why Altman was fired and why Microsoft was apparently kept in the dark about the decision. It seems clear that…

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Eric Schmidt believes that the US should work on strategic technological advancement. (REUTERS) News 

Chase the Moon: Eric Schmidt’s Think Tank Pushes US to Stay Ahead!

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In order to maintain its national security and outpace competitors like China, the United States needs to actively seek out strategic technological advancements, including the development of a functional quantum computer by 2028. According to a report published on Tuesday, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) has been funded by former Alphabet Inc. chairman Eric Schmidt. The document also calls for improving computational energy efficiency by a factor of 1000 or more and developing commercial superconductor electronics. The United States and China are competing for technological supremacy, and both have…

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Sony must face a mass lawsuit worth up to 6.3 billion pounds ($7.9 billion) over claims the PlayStation maker abused its dominant position leading to unfair prices for customers, a London tribunal ruled on Tuesday. News 

Sony Fights Back Against $7.9 Billion Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Price Gouging

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LONDON: Sony faces a class-action lawsuit of up to 6.3 billion pounds ($7.9 billion) over claims that the PlayStation maker abused its dominant position and led to unfair prices for customers, a London court ruled on Tuesday. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) was sued last year on behalf of nearly nine million people in the UK who had bought digital games or additional content through Sony’s PlayStation Store. Consumer advocate Alex Neill, who has worked on previous campaigns, is filing a lawsuit against Sony. He says the company abused its dominant…

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to charges brought down by the US DOJ, CFTC, and SEC in a 4.3 billion dollars settlement case. (AFP) News 

Changpend Zhao: The Ex-Binance Boss Who Struck a $4.3 Billion Bargain!

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Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao, in a groundbreaking move, has decided to resign as CEO of the company and has admitted guilt in relation to US anti-money laundering charges filed by the US Department of Justice. The resolution of this case involves an extraordinary payment of $4.3 billion, aiming to settle a lengthy investigation into the largest cryptocurrency in terms of trade volume. However, it is important to examine the background of Zhao, the mastermind behind this colossal empire that has now faced a downfall, and his agreement to personally pay…

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Binance chief Changpeng Zhao stepped down to settle the US illicit finance probe. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times) (AP) News 

Changpeng Zhao Steps Down from Binance to Resolve US Illicit Finance Investigation

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On Tuesday, prosecutors announced that Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has resigned and admitted his guilt in violating U.S. anti-money laundering regulations. This development comes as part of a $4.3 billion settlement that aims to resolve a lengthy investigation into the activities of the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally. Prosecutors described the deal, in which Zhao will personally pay $50 million, as one of the largest corporate penalties in U.S. history. It’s another blow to the crypto industry, which has been plagued by investigations stemming from the recent fraud of…

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Sunbird has pulled its iMessage for Android app because of concerns about its alleged untrue claims about the app's privacy and security features. News 

Sunbird Pulls the Plug on Android iMessage App After Security Risks Revealed

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It looks like the sun has set on Sunbird, an app that allows Android users to access Apple’s iMessage functionality on Android devices. Accused of serious data protection and information security deficiencies, the developers of the application have decided to cancel the application temporarily. As reported by 9to5Google , Sunbird sent a message to its users saying that the team has “decided to temporarily suspend use of Sunbird” as it investigates “security concerns.” This comes after the app was accused of falsely claiming that messages sent on the platform were…

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Tesla coming to India may not happen anytime soon. Check what Indian government is saying. (REUTERS) News 

Tesla’s India Takeover: EVs Rolling In and Factories Popping Up!

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According to sources familiar with the Indian government’s perspective, India is nearing a deal with Tesla Inc. that would enable the American automaker to export its electric vehicles to the country starting next year and establish a manufacturing facility within two years. The announcement could come at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January, one of the people said, declining to be identified because the discussions are private. The states of Gujarat, which is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home base, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are under consideration as they already…

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According to a company webpage that tracks the status of its online services, ChatGPT and OpenAI’s application programming interface services experienced a partial outage starting after 2 p.m. Pacific time. (AFP) News 

Focus on Work, Not Boardroom Drama: OpenAI’s Message to Staff

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A senior OpenAI manager urged employees on Tuesday to shift their focus towards product development and partnerships, rather than being preoccupied with the uncertainty surrounding Sam Altman’s potential return as CEO. The manager emphasized the need to prioritize shipping products. Altman was abruptly dismissed by the board on Friday. Chief product officer Peter Deng said in a message to OpenAI employees on Tuesday that “we decided the best way to channel our energy” was into product development, according to a memo reviewed by Bloomberg. The memo was drafted with the…

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Truecaller's Fraud Prevention Summit in the capital served as a focal point for deliberations on enhancing safety in digital communication, delving into the legal, social, and economic impacts of fraudulent activities News 

Uniting to Combat Digital Fraud and Threats: Government and Telecom Industry Join Forces

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TRAI Secretary V Raghunanda, along with other industry representatives and government officials, moderated discussions at the Truecaller Anti-Fraud Summit in New Delhi and advocated a unified strategy to strengthen India’s digital security measures. Emphasizing the imperative nature of collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors, Raghunandan emphasized that no single agency alone can address the myriad dimensions of security concerns in the country’s digital ecosystem. “Just one agency, public or private, cannot handle all dimensions of a country’s security. The approach must be collaborative with strategic public-private partnerships. India…

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Eutelsat OneWeb, an integral player in the low earth orbit domain and a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, has been granted the requisite authorisations to initiate commercial connectivity services upon the allocation of spectrum by the Indian government News 

Eutelsat OneWeb’s Satellite Broadband Services Get the Green Light in India!

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OneWeb India has received the coveted green light from India’s space regulator IN-SPACE to roll out Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services across India. This milestone marks the first mandate for such services in the country for the community, setting the stage for an ambitious leap forward in satellite-based connectivity. Eutelsat OneWeb, a major player in low orbit and a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, has received the necessary approvals to start commercial connectivity services based on the frequency allocated by the Government of India. This landmark approval highlights the immediate…

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From job scams on WhatsApp to SIM Swap fraud, online scams are rising in India. Let's explore the common ones, know their modus operandi, and how to be safe. News 

Uncovering 2023’s Most Deceptive Online Scams: The Reality Behind SIM Swap Fraud, Bogus Job Opportunities & More

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It’s no secret that online scams have started affecting many Indians today as the frequency and sophistication of scams increase. Scammers are constantly trying to find new ways to trick unsuspecting victims into traps that allow them to siphon off their hard-earned money and in some cases even steal users’ identities. This growing threat is starting to affect most users – across multiple platforms – whether it’s a job scam common on WhatsApp and Telegram or a fake army officer scam circulating on second-hand marketplaces and real estate sites. Today,…

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A Bengaluru man lost Rs 1.52 crore to a courier scam after fake police officers accused him of sending illegal items in a parcel and money laundering. News 

Dangerous Delivery: Drugs in Your Package!

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A pensioner living in Bengaluru, Karnataka recently experienced a huge loss of Rs 1.52 crore after falling victim to a courier scam. In this scam, fraudsters posing as police officials or NCRB agents contact individuals and falsely accuse them of illegal activities related to sending and receiving packages containing “illegal substances”. The prevalence of this scam has increased since the beginning of the year, and is becoming more common recently. According to the Indian Express, the victim, Debashish Das, 66, received a call on November 10 from a person claiming…

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Apple is reportedly considering a design change for the standard iPhone 16 models, potentially reverting to the vertical camera layout. News 

iPhone 16 Pro: 5X Optical Zoom With Tetraprism Telephoto Lens!

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After introducing a new tetraprism lens system for the iPhone 15 Pro Max earlier this year, Apple is now set to launch the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro Max‌ with the company’s tetraprism Telephoto lens, which offers improved zoom capabilities. In September, Apple released a new tetraprism lens system for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which enables 5x optical zoom for the first time. Camera technology was not added to the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌, which is the first time Apple has added camera technology to one Pro device…

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Apart from the three CEOs from Discord, X, and Snap, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew are expected to voluntarily testify at a future hearing but it is not clear when. (AFP) News 

Unveiling the Dark Side of the Web: CEOs of Discord, X, and Snap Testified on Child Exploitation

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The CEOs of Discord, Snap, and X, namely Jason Citron, Evan Spiegel, and Linda Yaccarino, have been summoned by the US Senate Judiciary Committee. They are required to attend a hearing scheduled for December 6, which aims to address the issue of online child sexual exploitation. The committee has been conducting an investigation into the child safety measures implemented by social media platforms, with the goal of enhancing safeguards to shield children from harm in the digital realm. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Lindsey Graham of…

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The Kyoto-based electronics firm is launching an X-ray scanner in the spring that will better detect flaws in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. (Representative image) (via REUTERS) News 

Unlock the Secrets of Your Health with Chipmaking X-Ray Check-Ups!

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Omron Corp., a Japanese company specializing in health-care equipment and factory automation, is targeting the profitable chipmaking equipment market as a means to drive its future expansion. A Kyoto-based electronics company will launch an X-ray scanner this spring that will better detect flaws in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and improve production yields for the world’s largest chipmakers. The VT-X950 machine produces 3D images of chips with a resolution sufficient to identify defects on a scale of 1 nanometer, at least a generation ahead of current best-in-class silicon manufacturing technologies. Since the…

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Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, was fired by the company's board of directors, leading to a chaotic weekend of executive and investor backlash. (AFP) News 

Shock Ouster of Sam Altman from OpenAI: The Doomed Mission Unveiled

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OpenAI could have been described as a healthy company with a competent, commercially successful, and globally beloved founder, Sam Altman, as he took the stage in San Francisco on Nov. 6. The co-founder and CEO had sparked the global race for AI supremacy, helped OpenAI outpace much larger competitors, and was regularly compared to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at this point. Eleven days later, he was fired—starting a chaotic weekend in which executives and investors loyal to Altman agitated for his return. The board ignored them and instead hired…

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