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Apple to replace some AirPods Pro for free after sound cancellation issues

The AirPods are one of Apple’s fastest growing products, and the company is working on two new models for next year.

Facebook will use steps taken in India to stop abuse ahead of US election, says Zuckerberg

Noting that next week will certainly be a 'test' for Facebook, Zuckerberg said the company will continue 'fighting to protect the integrity of the democratic process.'

TikTok’s owner sells its first consumer gadget. And it’s a lamp

ByteDance’s foray into education, under the brand name Dali, starts with a smart lamp that has a touch screen, camera and built-in voice assistant to help children with homework.

Army develops WhatsApp-like app for personnel to dodge risk of communication leaks

The Secure Application for Internet supports secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. It is end-to-end encrypted. 

Facebook takes down two more networks trying to sway US election

One network involved 2 FB pages & 22 Instagram accounts spreading memes, some borrowed from past efforts by Russia’s Internet Research Agency. Second network focused on US, Israel.

Ankhi Das quits as Facebook India policy head to ‘pursue public service’

Ankhi Das became the centre of a controversy after a Wall Street Journal article in August alleged she turned a blind eye to hate speech posts by BJP leaders on Facebook.

Your 5G is about to get much better, and not because of the new iPhone

Release 16 of the 3GPP standards or 5G Phase 2, is focused on technologies that will benefit non-smartphone applications, including vehicle communications, factory connectivity etc.

Apple developing new AirPods Pro, revamped entry-level model

The design of the updated entry-level AirPods will be similar to the current AirPods Pro, gaining a shorter stem & replaceable ear tips. Apple is also looking to improve battery life.

Apple 5G iPhones arrive with an alphabet soup of abbreviations

This newest generation of wireless technology is being pitched as providing 'mind-bending improvements in speed' over today’s connections.

The US is taking on Google. Your online search can change

Responding to monopoly accusations, the company said, people don’t use Google because they have to, but because they choose to.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.