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Currently, iOS 18 is accessible only to registered developers, but Apple plans to release a public beta later this month. (Apple) News 

Apple releases new beta updates for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 ahead of upcoming public launch, discover the latest features

Adriana Marais, ,

Apple has released new beta versions of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which are now accessible to registered developers. These updates bring a variety of new features and improvements designed to enhance user experience and device performance. Developers who wish to test the beta can do so by opting in through the Settings app, as long as they have an Apple ID associated with a developer account. New features in iOS 18 iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a collection of AI-powered features integrated deep into the operating system. Although these…

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DOJ claims TikTok gathered data on users’ opinions on topics such as abortion, gun control, and religion

Adriana Marais

On Friday night, the Department of Justice urged a federal court to dismiss TikTok’s request to overturn a law that could potentially ban the app, citing national security worries over its alleged use of internal search tools to gather data on users’ opinions on sensitive issues. This response comes after TikTok filed a petition in May to contest the law, which mandates its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban in the US. The legislation was signed by President Biden in April. In one of…

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Warner Bros. Discovery files lawsuit against NBA to prevent Amazon’s new streaming package

Nitin Misra,

Warner Bros. Discovery has taken legal action against the NBA after the league rejected its bid for broadcasting rights. The media company filed a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court following the NBA’s decision to go with Amazon’s streaming package for the 2025-26 season. The conflict stems from Warner’s belief that its current contract gives it the right to match any bid that replaces Warner as the home of TNT’s NBA games (and the iconic Inside the NBA) in a future deal. As for the league’s stance, The…

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Amazon is developing a prequel for The Boys

Sanjay Patil, ,

The Boys may be nearing its final season, but fans can still expect more blood and torn muscle tissue on their screens. Jensen Ackles, who portrays Soldier Boy on the show, announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Amazon will be creating a prequel to The Boys titled Vought Rising. The new prequel is set in the 1950s in the early days of the evil Vought Empire, a mega-conglomerate that runs the entire superhero industry in The Boys’ universe. The new series shows early attacks by characters like Soldier Boy and…

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ISPs are pushing to increase the cost of affordable broadband for low-income households

Nitin Misra, ,

A recently launched government initiative aims to incentivize Internet service providers (ISPs) to provide discounted rates for customers with lower incomes by allocating federal funds through states. However, the main obstacle is that ISPs are reluctant to offer the suggested rates. Ars Technica obtained a letter sent to US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and signed by more than 30 broadband trade groups, including ACA Connects and the Fiber Broadband Association, as well as several statewide organizations. The letter raises “both alarm and a sense of urgency” about their ability to…

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Google is set to enhance the Paris 2024 Olympics experience with new features across its platforms, offering real-time updates, extensive coverage on YouTube, detailed insights via Gemini, and a range of Olympic-themed apps on Google Play. (Representative image) (Unsplash) News 

Google to provide real-time updates and information for Paris 2024 Olympics

Adriana Marais

Google is gearing up to elevate the Olympic experience for global users as the Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off on July 26 with a grand opening ceremony by the Seine River. Through various new features on its platforms, Google is committed to offering in-depth updates and interactive elements for sports fans tuning in to the Games. Real-time updates on Google search One of the most important features to take away is the live updates available through a Google search. Users who search for specific countries, sports, athletes or the Olympics…

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Foxconn may plan to assemble Apple iPads at Sriperumbudur facility in Tamil Nadu. (Apple) News 

Apple may consider having Foxconn assemble iPads in India due to iPhone success: Here’s what we know so far

Adriana Marais, , ,

Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple products, is considering expanding its business in India by potentially assembling iPads at its Sriperumbudur unit in Tamil Nadu. Over the past few years, Foxconn has increased investments in developing manufacturing facilities in southern states and expanding its operations in the country. Also read: iPhones and iPads will soon be tested in extreme conditions in Apple’s new Chinese laboratory According to a recent report by the Economic Times, Foxconn is likely to begin assembling iPads at its Sriperumbudur plant, located in the immediate vicinity of…

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Microsoft Windows 11 will roll out a new feature enabling Android users to access their files from File Explorer. (Reuters) News 

Here’s how Android users can soon access their files through Microsoft Windows’ File Explorer

Adriana Marais, ,

Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new feature that allows users to access their Android phones directly from the File Explorer in Windows 11. The tech company recently announced in a blog post that it is slowly rolling out the feature to Windows testers with Android devices through various Windows insider channels. This new capability will enable users to wirelessly browse through files and folders on their Android phones. Functionality of the new Windows 11 feature When your Android device is integrated with File Explorer, it looks similar to the…

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Apple Maps web beta running on Safari. (HT Tech) News 

Everything you need to know about Apple Maps launching on web browsers, intensifying competition with Google Maps.

Adriana Marais,

Apple Maps is ramping up its rivalry with Google Maps by launching a web version. Despite being in beta, this new release enables users to use Apple Maps on a browser without requiring the app. Users can now access driving and walking directions, explore locations, read reviews, and more directly from their desktop browsers. Apple Maps Beta: How to use web browser? You can access Apple Maps in a browser at beta.maps.apple.com. Currently, the web-based version only supports English and works exclusively with Safari and Google Chrome on iPad and…

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Apple Maps web beta running on Safari. (HT Tech) News 

Everything you need to know about Apple Maps launching on web browsers, intensifying competition with Google Maps.

Adriana Marais,

Apple Maps is ramping up its rivalry with Google Maps by launching a web version. Despite being in beta, this new release enables users to use Apple Maps on a browser without requiring the app. Users can now access driving and walking directions, explore locations, read reviews, and more directly from their desktop browsers. Apple Maps Beta: How to use web browser? You can access Apple Maps in a browser at beta.maps.apple.com. Currently, the web-based version only supports English and works exclusively with Safari and Google Chrome on iPad and…

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Chrome users should update their browsers as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks. News 

Indian Government warns Google users of ‘high’ risk to personal data and banking details

Adriana Marais, ,

Attention Chrome users: The Indian Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a security risk warning. According to the advisory, users on Mac, Linux, and Windows should update their Chrome browsers immediately to protect against a ‘high’ risk security flaw in certain versions. CERT-In warning for Chrome users – who does it affect? CERT-In notes that several vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome that could allow a hacker or malicious actor to target the system and compromise data, including personal files and banking information, putting millions of users…

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Samsung One UI 7 early leaks suggest that the OS may draw some inspiration from Apple iOS. News 

Samsung Galaxy phones could soon receive features similar to iPhone’s Dynamic Island and Live activities.

Nitin Misra

Samsung is currently developing its One UI 7 operating system, which is based on Android 15, and it will soon be open for beta testing. While Samsung has not made any official announcements about the update, early leaks indicate that the company may have taken inspiration from Apple for some features. Reports suggest that Samsung will introduce iPhone-like Dynamic Island and Live Activities to Galaxy phones with One UI 7. What is Dynamic Island on Apple iPhones As I recall, Apple first introduced the Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone…

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CrowdStrike’s $10 Uber Eats card offer to teammates and partners was flagged for fraud.

Febin Mathew

According to a report from TechCrunch, a significant portion of the world was affected by a CrowdStrike outage last week, resulting in numerous blue death screens. The cybersecurity company attempted to make amends by offering Uber Eats gift cards, but faced difficulties in the rollout process. CrowdStrike apparently tried to send “teammates and partners” a $10 Uber Eats gift card on Tuesday. According to a TechCrunch source who received the message, the gift card was an attempt to apologize for the global shutdown, which is locking down the computer systems…

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CrowdStrike is sending out gift cards and apology emails to apologise for the massive Microsoft Windows outage. News 

CrowdStrike offers gift cards worth over Rs. 830 as apology following major Microsoft Windows outage

Adriana Marais,

Millions worldwide were impacted by a recent outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows. This led to major disruptions in services such as airlines, railways, and banks, as PCs repeatedly rebooted showing the ‘blue screen of death.’ While quick fixes were provided by Microsoft and CrowdStrike, many users still faced issues for days. As a gesture of apology, CrowdStrike is offering partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card and an email notification. Who gets apology gift cards from CrowdStrike At first, several users who received Gift Vouchers…

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CrowdStrike is sending out gift cards and apology emails to apologise for the massive Microsoft Windows outage. News 

CrowdStrike offers gift cards worth over Rs. 830 as apology following major Microsoft Windows outage

Adriana Marais,

Millions worldwide were impacted by a recent outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows. This led to major disruptions in services such as airlines, railways, and banks, as PCs repeatedly rebooted showing the ‘blue screen of death.’ While quick fixes were provided by Microsoft and CrowdStrike, many users still faced issues for days. As a gesture of apology, CrowdStrike is offering partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card and an email notification. Who gets apology gift cards from CrowdStrike At first, several users who received Gift Vouchers…

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Chrome users should update their browsers as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks. News 

Indian Government warns Google users of ‘high’ risk to personal data and banking details

Adriana Marais, ,

Attention Chrome users: The Indian Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a security risk warning. According to the advisory, users on Mac, Linux, and Windows should update their Chrome browsers immediately to protect against a ‘high’ risk security flaw in certain versions. CERT-In warning for Chrome users – who does it affect? CERT-In notes that several vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome that could allow a hacker or malicious actor to target the system and compromise data, including personal files and banking information, putting millions of users…

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Screenshot from Uber Eats News 

CrowdStrike’s $10 Uber Eats card offer to teammates and partners was flagged for fraud.

Adarsh V.K

According to a report from TechCrunch, a significant portion of the world was affected by a CrowdStrike outage last week, resulting in numerous blue death screens. The cybersecurity company attempted to make amends by offering Uber Eats gift cards, but faced difficulties in the rollout process. CrowdStrike apparently tried to send “teammates and partners” a $10 Uber Eats gift card on Tuesday. According to a TechCrunch source who received the message, the gift card was an attempt to apologize for the global shutdown, which is locking down the computer systems…

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Samsung One UI 7 early leaks suggest that the OS may draw some inspiration from Apple iOS. News 

Samsung Galaxy phones could soon receive features similar to iPhone’s Dynamic Island and Live activities.

Sanjay Patil

Samsung is currently developing its One UI 7 operating system, which is based on Android 15, and it will soon be open for beta testing. While Samsung has not made any official announcements about the update, early leaks indicate that the company may have taken inspiration from Apple for some features. Reports suggest that Samsung will introduce iPhone-like Dynamic Island and Live Activities to Galaxy phones with One UI 7. What is Dynamic Island on Apple iPhones As I recall, Apple first introduced the Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone…

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Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts associated with extortion schemes

Jim Hendler, ,

Meta has removed a large number of Instagram accounts from Nigeria in an effort to combat sextortion scams. The accounts mainly focused on adult men in the US, but some also targeted minors, according to Meta. The removals are part of Meta’s larger effort to crack down on sextortion on its platform in recent months. Earlier this year, the company added a security feature to Instagram posts that automatically detects nudity and alerts users to potential extortion scams. The company also provides in-app resources and safety tips about such scams.…

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