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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
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Buddha Purnima 2025: Are Banks Closed Today On May 12? Details Inside
Buddha Purnima 2025: While physical branches remain closed, customers can continue using digital platforms without disruption.
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Google Cuts About 200 Staff in Global Business Unit: Report
Google has cut about 200 jobs across its global business unit. Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development, while scaling back investments in other areas.
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Bill Gates Explains Why He Didn't Fund Daughter Phoebe's Business: "I Would Have..."
Phoebe Gates, 22, recently launched her startup Phia, a digital fashion platform that aggregates clothing prices across over 40,000 websites.
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Realme 14T Surfaces on Google Play Supported Devices List, Bluetooth SIG, Other Certification Websites
Realme 14T will be released in India on April 25. Just days ahead of the formal debut, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and the Bluetooth SIG. The Realme 14T has also allegedly appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and G...
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UPI Payments Hit A Snag: Third Outage In A Month Leaves Users In A Bind
UPI Payments Down Today: UPI experienced a major disruption, affecting digital transactions nationwide. Users reported issues with Google Pay, Paytm, and other platforms, marking the third outage in recent days.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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Apple Said to Have Staved Off EU Fine After Making Changes to Its Browser Options on iPhone
Apple is set to stave off a possible fine and an EU order over its browser options on iPhones. The EU decision will come amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap tariffs against countries that levy fines against US companies.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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Why Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Snubbed X For Rivals Bluesky, Threads
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk, has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with her father- or his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Instead, she has found a digital home on rival platforms like Me
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"Looking Forward To Working Together": Bill Gates On Meet With D Fadnavis
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said he is looking forward to collaborate with the Maharashtra government on digital platforms for women's livelihoods and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare and agriculture.
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Australia Proposes Regulations for Crypto Exchanges, Custody Services, Brokerage Firms: Details
The Australian Treasury has proposed rules to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs), including exchanges, custodians, and brokerages. The government plans to implement the reforms this year, according to the Treasury.
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
-
Buddha Purnima 2025: Are Banks Closed Today On May 12? Details Inside
Buddha Purnima 2025: While physical branches remain closed, customers can continue using digital platforms without disruption.
-
Google Cuts About 200 Staff in Global Business Unit: Report
Google has cut about 200 jobs across its global business unit. Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development, while scaling back investments in other areas.
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Bill Gates Explains Why He Didn't Fund Daughter Phoebe's Business: "I Would Have..."
Phoebe Gates, 22, recently launched her startup Phia, a digital fashion platform that aggregates clothing prices across over 40,000 websites.
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Realme 14T Surfaces on Google Play Supported Devices List, Bluetooth SIG, Other Certification Websites
Realme 14T will be released in India on April 25. Just days ahead of the formal debut, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and the Bluetooth SIG. The Realme 14T has also allegedly appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and G...
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UPI Payments Hit A Snag: Third Outage In A Month Leaves Users In A Bind
UPI Payments Down Today: UPI experienced a major disruption, affecting digital transactions nationwide. Users reported issues with Google Pay, Paytm, and other platforms, marking the third outage in recent days.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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Apple Said to Have Staved Off EU Fine After Making Changes to Its Browser Options on iPhone
Apple is set to stave off a possible fine and an EU order over its browser options on iPhones. The EU decision will come amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap tariffs against countries that levy fines against US companies.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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Why Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Snubbed X For Rivals Bluesky, Threads
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk, has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with her father- or his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Instead, she has found a digital home on rival platforms like Me
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"Looking Forward To Working Together": Bill Gates On Meet With D Fadnavis
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said he is looking forward to collaborate with the Maharashtra government on digital platforms for women's livelihoods and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare and agriculture.
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Australia Proposes Regulations for Crypto Exchanges, Custody Services, Brokerage Firms: Details
The Australian Treasury has proposed rules to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs), including exchanges, custodians, and brokerages. The government plans to implement the reforms this year, according to the Treasury.
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
