Technology

New Delhi, Feb 22, 2024, 12:15 PM IST Days after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued emergency blocking orders against numerous social media accounts and posts associated with the ongoing farmers’ protests, social media company X (formerly Twitter), led by Elon Musk, announced on Thursday that it will withhold specific accounts and posts in compliance with the directives from the Indian government. In its official statement through its Global Government Affairs account, X expressed its adherence to the executive orders issued by the Indian government, citing potential…

New Delhi | Updated: February 21, 2024 10:40 IST   WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform, is reportedly experimenting with a new feature aimed at bolstering user privacy. The latest functionality, currently being tested in the WhatsApp beta for Android, seeks to prevent users from taking screenshots of other users’ profile pictures, also known as display pictures (DPs). In a bid to curb unauthorized downloading and sharing of personal photos, the platform will notify users with a message stating ‘Can’t take a screenshot due to app restrictions’ when attempting to…

New Delhi|UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 17:27 IST Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to introduce a new tool – a fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp. Scheduled for launch in March 2024, the fact-checking helpline aims to empower users to report and flag misleading AI-generated media, commonly referred to as deepfakes, which have the potential to deceive individuals on matters of public importance. The initiative, announced by the Misinformation Combat Alliance, underscores the urgency…

New Delhi | February 20, 2024 09:39 am IST Google is gearing up to introduce a new security feature for Chrome aimed at thwarting hacking attempts on devices connected to users’ private networks, such as printers and routers. Despite the common assumption that devices within a home network are shielded from cyberattacks due to their indirect connection to the internet, malicious actors often exploit vulnerabilities to gain control over unsecured devices. To address this security loophole, Google has announced the development of a new functionality named ‘Private network access checks…

Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2024, 4:55 pm IST Apple is reportedly delving into the realm of artificial intelligence to develop a tool aimed at aiding developers in writing software code more efficiently, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The tool, similar to Microsoft’s Copilot, is designed to assist developers in completing lines and blocks of code based on the initial segments typed by the developer. Expected to be integrated into Apple’s Xcode software, the tool could potentially streamline the coding process for developers and enhance productivity. Sources suggest that Apple…

Updated: February 16, 2024 14:29 pm IST Scientists in the United Kingdom have unveiled a groundbreaking new drug that promises hope for patients battling a hard-to-treat and aggressive form of cancer. According to reports from The Guardian, researchers at Queen Mary University London have developed a revolutionary treatment that has shown remarkable results in treating mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma, which predominantly affects the lining of the lungs, is notorious for its aggressiveness and low survival rates. However, the new drug, described as a “wonder”…