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Apple clashes again with US govt over access to iPhones of terrorist

The tussle between Apple and US govt has put the world’s largest tech firm under renewed pressure to weaken privacy features that have become a key selling point.

Global PC shipments rise 2.3%, China’s Lenovo remains at top spot

PC shipments climbed to 70.6 mn units in the period ended December, researcher Gartner said. Competing firm IDC pegged the number at 71.8 mn units, a 4.8% rise.

TikTok to PUBG, Indian users in Chinese grip: free apps come with data privacy concerns

China’s domination of India’s app economy rides on users' aversion to pay for online services. But Chinese apps have been repeatedly criticised for their misuse.

Microsoft releases chat scanner to detect child sex predators

Tech companies are grappling with how to stem a rising tide of child pornography and exploitation online as private chat apps make detection tougher.

Apple stole health-monitoring technology for watch, Masimo claims in patent suit

Masimo and its spinoff Cercacor claimed in a lawsuit that Apple got secret information under the guise of a working relationship and then hired away key employees.

Facebook, Instagram to soon give users the option to see fewer political ads

Facebook, however, did not announce major changes or restrictions to the ad-targeting tools available to political campaigns, and will continue to not fact-check posts from politicians.

Facebook bans deepfake videos but not doctored images like those of Kejriwal and Pawar

Experts say Facebook’s updated policy won’t have a big impact in India, where the problem is disinformation through morphed images & re-purposed videos.

Facebook is banning ‘deepfakes’ but important questions still remain

Facebook's new approach of removing 'deepfakes' — manipulative media that look authentic — is being tailored to meet conditions that address the platform's concern.

TikTok security flaws may have exposed user videos to hackers

The vulnerabilities could allow cyber-attackers to manipulate user accounts, from revealing personal data & deleting videos to sending texts on behalf of TikTok.

Leaders like Trump, Modi, Boris are keeping away from TikTok, but their personas exist

Concerns over security about the Chinese-owned app TikTok has created room for impersonators and fake accounts of world leaders to crop up.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

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.